Comments on: Dear Family and Friends, http://teamdykeman.com/2008/10/17/dear-family-and-friends/ Always Faithful! Sun, 06 May 2012 01:33:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Tim Kernan (Chief) http://teamdykeman.com/2008/10/17/dear-family-and-friends/#comment-172 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:03:57 +0000 http://teamdykeman.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-172 Andrew ran a Marathon????

Good for you, and for the memory of an amazing person.

Well, I guess that they say that Bears do run fast.

]]> By: Kathryn Shoults http://teamdykeman.com/2008/10/17/dear-family-and-friends/#comment-27 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:54:16 +0000 http://teamdykeman.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-27 Hello to everyone
Andrew did it! 26.2 miles and smiling at the finish line ( and he didn’t even know there was a massage at the end) Amazing doesn’t even begin to come close to the man or the event-I know I look forward to whatever is next and the time spent together helping. The sacrifices, effort and time(money ,too) to create a lasting legacy for someone that I love, we all love, and miss so very much…well somehow it’s starting to come together for me and I see a glimpse of the “good that comes from everything”. Thank you Andrew. I love you. And Phil–I love you too.
Love Kathryn

]]> By: Betsy Van Deusen http://teamdykeman.com/2008/10/17/dear-family-and-friends/#comment-26 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:59:20 +0000 http://teamdykeman.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-26 Andrew and teamdykeman, I am so proud of you Andrew for the way that you are and will honor Phil! It has always been about family and the privilege of sharing life with all of you with the inevitable joys and sorrows but this journey of yours takes it to another place! Go You! I cry with tears of great joy as I feel and know the connection that is shared! Congratulations on your first marathon! God Bless! Love Cousin Betsy

]]> By: Julie Bateman http://teamdykeman.com/2008/10/17/dear-family-and-friends/#comment-25 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:31:29 +0000 http://teamdykeman.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-25 It is 12am (after the clocks have already been turned back :o ) and I am sitting here making the final arrangements for the big race day tomorrow…printing Andrew’s snack schedule and his pace sheet; making posters for our cheering crowd; packing a cooler with extra waters and gatorade and a little ibuprofin in the pocket for ‘just in case’ ;o), and just taking a few minutes to reflect.

I can honestly say that Andrew has put every ounce of his heart and his soul into these efforts. I am so grateful to all who are so supportive and cheering him on. As Cousin Kathy put it – ever so insightfully today – Andrew has created the ‘good stuff’… a happy reason to all get together every year.

This truly is a wonderful thing you are doing, Andrew. My heart will be with you always. I am so very proud of you.!

To Ginger, Kathy, Art, Austin, Emilee, Ashlee and all of our men and women in service to our country – I pray for you every day and thank you all for the sacrifices you have made and continue to make every day. All you do will not be forgotten.

]]> By: Keith and Joanne http://teamdykeman.com/2008/10/17/dear-family-and-friends/#comment-22 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:39:48 +0000 http://teamdykeman.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-22 Thanks to Mary, we have a full appreciation of what you are doing and the sacrifice you are making to honor Phil. We have a tremendous respect for you and wish we could be there to see you crossing that finish line with your head held high. Just know we will be there in spirit.

Love,

Keith and Jo

]]> By: john voss http://teamdykeman.com/2008/10/17/dear-family-and-friends/#comment-17 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:50:34 +0000 http://teamdykeman.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-17 Andrew,
How does one truly express in words how moving your living tribute has been and how it has personally effected my own sense of family and the bonds of commitment, lov, and support. I am very proud to claim you both as son-in-law and friend.

This is truly a run you will never forget; not just for its duration, but for the fact that it is the inaugral event of a legacy in the making. Phil has to be sitting up there with a huge grin on his face just knowing what your up against.

Run strong. Know that we are all behind you pushing with every bit of love and support we can muster. You champion for the best of causes!

See you race day! I can’t wait to play the role of “Gunga Din”!!

Your True Friend,

John

]]> By: Rusty Sneeden http://teamdykeman.com/2008/10/17/dear-family-and-friends/#comment-16 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:08:12 +0000 http://teamdykeman.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-16 Andrew , this is on of the most awesome things a man can do ! All of your friends and family are really proud of you and we will all be there at the finish line with you !

I had the honor of meeting Phil and playing golf with him and Andrew about two years ago and Phil welcomed me in his house and introduced me to his family . I had just met Phil that day but it felt like I had known him forever and we had been friends all of our lives . I guess that runs in the Bateman family because Meeting Andrew and all of his brothers and sister , well let’s just say that I have always felt like an extended part of their family , especially Mrs. Mama Bateman , did you guys know she makes the best darn cookies anywhere on the planet .

Peter , Great job on the website , like I said before this is a great thing you guys are doing and Phil is with you every step of the way !! You guys are making him Proud !!!

If there is anything I can do please let me know ! Our hearts and souls are with you guys !!
Andrew , please do not trip over your shoe laces !!

Your Friend ,

Rusty Sneeden

]]> By: Mary Bateman-Ferry http://teamdykeman.com/2008/10/17/dear-family-and-friends/#comment-13 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:02:17 +0000 http://teamdykeman.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-13 Will be with you in spirit……great that Brent, Kathryn, Ray, Julie and others will be there at the finish line to catch you!! Perhaps we could have a massive Euchre tournament to show Ray what champs you and I are!!! We certainly had our dance down.

Much love and so proud of you,

M

]]> By: Kathryn Shoults http://teamdykeman.com/2008/10/17/dear-family-and-friends/#comment-12 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:06:21 +0000 http://teamdykeman.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-12 Andrew
Just one week left–keep your chin up and your feet hitting the pavement–what you are doing is amazing. Love you so much
Kathryn

]]> By: Brent http://teamdykeman.com/2008/10/17/dear-family-and-friends/#comment-11 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:00:04 +0000 http://teamdykeman.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-11 Andrew,

I don’t think we ever met – I don’t remember. I lived across from Phil in NC and visited him frequently while he was in Quantico. I intend to be there at the finish line in memory of Phil and in support of you.

Thank you!!!!

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