Rants & Raves: A salute and thanks to Alex
On Hilton Head 10-year-old Alex Arrieta succumbing to leukemia:
I hated to see this headline. Prayers and loving thoughts to this family and all his friends who have to deal with tremendous grief at such a tender age.
Holly Bounds Jackson
So sad to hear this but now he is not suffering anymore and we pray for his family and friends. Hard to lose someone so precious.
Joan Piccione
My prayers to this family. I know he has been received in the place of the lamb (a toy he loved). The “why?” is always there. My wish for the family is to someday find peace with his passing and healing in the process of grieving.
Carol Cook
My deepest condolences go out to the entire Arrieta family! I simply cannot imagine! All my love and prayers to you all! Thank you so much Caroline Arrieta for creating such a wonderful and sweet boy! I feel so privileged to have known him!
Elizabeth Bowen
My prayers to his family. He impacted so many lives in his short life. He was (and still is) an inspiration.
Amanda Cullen DuBose
God be with and comfort his many loved ones.
Kristi Tabb Hanson
So very sorry. I can’t imagine your deep sorrow. I promise to pray for you all for that peace from Christ that passes understanding.
Charlotte Browers Moore
So sad, prayers for his family.
Debra Williams
Rest in peace, you are no longer in pain.
Joanne Servidio De Vito
My heart goes out to this family! I am so sorry for your loss!
Stephanie Jackson
Such sad news. Prayers for his family.
Tracey Fowler Lott
Prayers for his family. Another angel in heaven.
Erika Bermudez
I’m so saddened to hear about Alex’s passing. Thoughts and prayers for him and his family.
Vicki Pastirik-Dottle
Prayers for the family. Not sure you ever get over the loss of a child.
Patricia Miller-Moulton
Love and prayers for Alex’s family. He is at peace and free.
Lisa Bacchini-Heinbaugh
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Madeleine Simms Grayson
Prayers for his family and classmates.
Jennifer Lynn Aranza Gallegos
So heartbreaking. Prayers and love sent to Alex’s family.
Kathleen Wolf Barbone
Prayers for this sweet family.
Suzanna McQuown Johnston
Many prayers for the family in there time of loss.
Billie Mitchell-Hernandez
So young and so sad. Praying for this family.
Elena Hawkins
So very sad, my thoughts and prayers for the family!
Susan Fein Axtell
Prayers for his family. Rest in peace little man!
Jacque Lienhop-Ackerman
Prayers for his family. So sad.
Dolores Gilbert
So very very sorry for your loss.
Maria Hogan
Breaks my heart. RIP Alex
Todd Offen
Prayers
Beverley Rimes
So sorry. RIP.
Elizabeth Parry Miller
Oh no! God rest his young soul. So sad.
Heather Breidenstine Evans
Such sad news. Bless this family.
Maureen Moosbrugger Berrigan
So sorry to read this. RIP.
Susan Schiavon
Alex was one tough, bright, and optimistic little man. Happy to know him and his family. My heart goes out to them, along with all my prayers.
James Myers
May Alex Arrieta rest in God’s eternal peace — condolences to the family.
Joan McClowry Quillman
RIP little Alex. You fought hard.
Anne Lewis
I was devastated to hear this. Prayers to Alex’s family.
Vicki Shivers
Prayers to his family. Now he is pain free and no longer suffering.
Lauren Pardee
He fought hard and will find comfort in God’s arms. My thoughts are with his family.
Robert Szypczak
He was indeed courageous. I miss you Alex.
Mallary Lattanze
Rest in peace brave Alex Arrieta. You will be missed by all.
Jane Castellini Thompson
Prayers to his family and friends. RIP Alex. God gained another angel sweet boy.
Karri Marsh Bogart
My sweet Alex.
Candace Cashbaugh
This story was originally published April 30, 2016 at 4:16 AM with the headline "Rants & Raves: A salute and thanks to Alex."