Thank you  / Jeff Felce (None)
I just don't have the words to thank you or express my sympathy to a very great degree I can only say them simply. Thank you so much and I am so very very sorry for your loss. Your sacrifice is remembered and appreciated. God bless you and yours. Close

Thinking About You on Super Bowl Sunday  / Nana (Mother-in-law)

As I watched the Super Bowl  game yesterday, I kept thinking about how much you loved football and wished you could be here watching it with me.  Even though you did not care for either team that was playing, you would have been watching every minute of the game, cheering loudly, and drinking your beer.  That was just a part of Gavin.  I miss you so much and think about you every day.  Thank you so very much for the ultimate sacrifice you made so that we could be free.  I am not sure what will happen to our country with our new President, but I hope you will continue to watch over all of us.  God bless you, Carole, and Kayleigh. 

Love forever,

Nana 

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I WROTE THIS FOR GAVIN  / Samantha Mcgaughy (he was my brotehr )

"when life comes at you the wrong way don't run away or hide. Don't be afriad to do the immpossible, jus believe"



There was two families so close with eahc other. Each had a mother and each had a father. One fa,ily had a daughter the other had two. The Reinke's lived up the street from usfor about three years. The husband got orders to Iraq both families were devestated. We said our good byes and he was on his way. As much as we hated to see him go, we had no say. We sent him letters and his wife got calls, but nothing compared of him being here. He went on missions day and night until one day something didn't go quit right... His wife was at work when she got the devestating new. we heard her scream and cry, none of us knew what to do. Her daughter but only at the age of three couldn't chomprehen her daddy's soul has been set free.May 4th the worst day of them all. He's now buried in arlingotn the best place of them all. Still to this day he stays in our hearts. He was the best brother, friend, husband and son anyone could have asked for. So every now and then thanks a soldier and a friend beacause today could be their last day, or last breathe. Dont take it for granted. Tell the ones you love how much you care, don't regret it like I did.

 

                                                   -samantha

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Moving Forward  / Nana (Mother-in-law)

I just returned from a two-week visit with Carole and Kayleigh.  Their new house is great, and their Church and School are awesome!  You sacrificed the ultimate for all of us and I miss you so very much.  I am so happy that your two girls seem to be adjusting and doing well.  I only wish they had you back again, but I know that is not a realistic thought.  Continue to smile down on them and guide them safely on their way, as only you can do.  I truly believe you are doing that every day.  Between you and God taking care of those two, they will turn out great.  Just between you and me, with God and your watching over them, those two girls will be just fine.  God bless Carole and Kayleigh every day! 

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Moving Forward  / Nana (Mother-in-law)

I just returned from a two-week visit with Carole and Kayleigh.  Their new house is great, and their Church and School are awesome!  You sacrificed the ultimate for all of us and I miss you so very much.  I am so happy that your two girls seem to be adjusting and doing well.  I only wish they had you back again, but I know that is not a realistic thought.  Continue to smile down on them and guide them safely on their way, as only you can do.  I truly believe you are doing that every day.  Between you and God taking care of those two, they will turn out great.  Just between you and me, with God and your watching over them, those two girls will be just fine.  God bless Carole and Kayleigh every day! 

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to my friend  / Chris Jennings (friend)

Gavin it has taken two years for me to write this,I was called by nicky regal when you fell. I want to call Carol and say how sorry I was but I did not know how to say it. You where a good friend and the most honorable man I have ever meet. I still don't know the words so I will remember you as I seen you last. To carol I'm sorry I never called.   

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Missing you guys  / Eric Ernst (Friend)

Hey Gavin,

 I'm missing you guys really bad right now.  There isn't a day that goes by I don't think of you guys. Last night was a bad night, I was fine during the day, but as I was driving, I started thinking about that day, and started pondering the "What if's". I know there is nothing that any of us could do to change that day or the events in which happened. I know you would want us to keep our heads up, but sometimes it just sucks. But alright man, I just wanted to say hi, I'm going to Arlington, on May 4th since it's only a 3 and a half hour drive to visit you. But alright I gotta get going.

Eric

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Home without you  / Dan Barnes (Best-Friend)
Gavin,
  Well I am back home bro and I can tell you it feels weird without you here.  I sit and look out into my woods and think of you and all the good times we shared together.  I went and watched Kayleigh sing songs at her school.  She is so cute and adorable.  Carole is doing great and is taking care of everything.  She is a very amazing and strong woman.  I am proud to have her as my friend.  I know that you already knew that cause u are always watching and taking care of us.  It is not the same place any more.  Our so called friends bump into us at Walmart and don't even say hello or welcome back home, or ask how we are doing.  I guess that's when you really find out who your true friends are.  You would be giving me that silly smirk cause you always told me not to trust them.  I am trying to get myself to go hunting but I just can't yet.  It will not be the same without you.  I will have a friend go with me but he is not like you.  Noone will ever replace you!  I miss you brother!  Well just know that we are gonna have a b-day party for you and we will be thinking of you!  I love you! Close

Missing You At Christma  / Nana (Mother-in-law)

Although everyone is hustling around getting ready for Christmas, it won't be the same withou you here to celebrate with us.  Your birthday is coming up also, but you won't be here to celebrate.  You were such a wonderful, husband, father, and person and are missed by so many people, especially me.  I pray for Carole and Kayleigh every day that they will be safe and well.  I think they are doing very well right now.  Kayleigh loves school.  Wish you were here to celebrate the holidays with us.  God bless your girls!
Nana

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with out you  / Unknown Unknown (not known )

          With out you my life has changed
          My days fade and my heart aches
but our memories will last for a lifetime
i love u with all my hear gavin bradly reinke
and i miss you so much.
Keep carole and kayleigh safe and since you know
who this is tell them i love them and tell them 
i miss them alot
and i miss you deeply
i just want to let you know the whole
reinke family has a place in my heart 
i  love you gavin,carole,and kayleigh
be safe

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evryday things  / Samantha Mcgaughy (his little buddy )
Hey gavin how yea doing.... me working through the days day by day.My mom and dad got me my car it is a 1973 convertable mustang. It is the year u were born. I am naming my car after you!!!!!! i miss you so so much i wish u could be here to see it. It is almost summer time....which means four-wheeler time. I will ride twice as much for you.and go hunting and shoot something for you. I am hoping to come and see you in may just to say hi..... i want to bring you something but i don't know what i will find something though...I love you SO SO SO so much wish i told u sooner.




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blah blah and more blah  / Samantha Mcgaughy (his shaving buddy/ second dad )
Well chaos here as always bet you are peaceful. well as you know i don't have any charges pressed against me which u probably had something to do with. I thanks you very much if you did. Instead of loosing you getting easier it is getting harder for me alot harder. well i am gonna go and get sleep i will write on here soon. I miss you love ya alot             

                           samantha
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Missing you  / Dan Barnes (BRO)
Gavin,
    Alot has happened in the last year of our lives.  I know that I could not have made it through without you.  After you left, you were my "ANGEL"  and I know that if you were not watching me and with me that I would have died on 4 Sep 06.  Since that day you have been with me every step of the way.  Thanks for being there for me when I wanted to give up.  It sure has been an up hill fight.  The other day I was sitting here thinking and reflecting on what has happened since you left us.  Of course you know what has happened and you know that Carole has gone on living her life the best that she can and I want you to know that I love her just the same as I always have.  It is sad that this is how we had to find out who your "REAL FRIENDS" are.  I miss you more than words or I can ever express and there is not a day that I don't think of you and thank you for saving my life and giving me another chance to live.  I promise you always to be there for carole and kayleigh no matter what happens!  I love them just like I love you!  Carole you are the toughest woman I know other than my wife and stay strong no matter what.  We are here for you when ever you need us!!!! Close

Happy Birthday  / Nancye Clayton (Mom)
Gavin,
Happy birthday!  We miss you so much.  I wish you were here to celebrate with us.  Kayleigh is so excited about Christmas this year.  She had her picture made with Santa Clause and told him what she wanted for Christmas.  She has grown up so much.  Wish you could see her.  We will miss you tonight as always.  Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday!
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MISSING YOU MORE AND MORE  / Samantha Mcgaughy (buddy)
hey seems like it has been forever but it has been long long 7 months well i had a choir concert and it was fun i love you bunches Close

my day....and yours  / Samantha Mcgaughy (his buddy...my second dad )
Hey gavin it was a long day today. My brother came down and his girlfriend did to so that will be a nice change for a while. Well i just thought that i would tell you about my science teacher...i make her so mad all the time you probably seen it though. It was pretty funny wasn't it...Lmao any way i am going to make sure i write you atleast 3 times a week and if i can alot  more. Well i am gonna do homework now atleast try to i will talk to you again i love you so so much gavin i hope u realize it xoxoxoxoxo buh-bye Close

missing you more each day  / Samantha Mcgaughy (his buddy )

Hey Gavin,

  i've been missing you alot lately you left us here and no sign on what to do...so tell me what to do i need an answer. I am breaking down here so i need your help any day now you can come back to us...stop playing this horrible joke on me on all of us gavin.  You were and amazing man and still are but we need you. Especially me. Today i thought might be good to talk to you. My doctor says it might make me feel better. I hope so i am really missing you . I know i don't ever wright on here and i know you're probably mad cause i don't talk to you. I am truly sorry fot that I wanted on here today so i could talk but i really don't know how to do this ok so you just have to bare with me. HOw do i start  school is ok i mean school is school but anyways i wish i knew how you have been. Bet you've been riding those four-wheelers. The snow has been real nice down here the first snow in like 2 years and your not here with me to see it. i wish yu were so much have no idea...some days i am so mad at youand other days  i laugh at you cuz our shaving cream fights. My wish was you never joined the army...Bet you've been hunting up there to haven't ya. Well if you have a hope you catch the biggest one ever. I know you never liked derrick and i know see why. You were just trying to watch out from me getting hurt but i've been hurt already. I know it is not your fault and i don't blame you. It isn't really right you know you go over there to save our country and they decide to take your life...of all people why you. Why couldn't it have been some person who doesn't care about the world. Well gavin I am going to get off here and try to go to sleep I truly Love you with all my heart and i hope you know that.

                                   Love you always Samantha (shaving cream fight buddy)


P.s> you owe me a shaving cream fight

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