Obit: Kaelan Paton(Sandy&Caroline's grandson) 2009

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's gran
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 18 Jun 09 - 01:39 AM

There is nothing I can say that will comfort or ease the pain. I will never understand why young people are lost. And my heart rails against the injustice.

For each ecstatic instant
We must an anguish pay
In keen and quivering ratio
To the ecstasy.

For each beloved hour
Sharp pittances of years,
Bitter contested farthings
And coffers heaped with tears. [Emily Dickinson]

The sorrow and pain of his loss will be as deep as the joy of his life was high.

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 18 Jun 09 - 01:14 AM

All my sympathy to the Patons.

"Farther along we'll understand why.."

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: nager
Date: 18 Jun 09 - 01:01 AM

Such sad news ... my deepest sympathy from Australia

Paul

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Barbara
Date: 18 Jun 09 - 12:40 AM

Oh my friends, my heart goes out to you. How terrible. I hold you in the light.
Blessings,
Barbara

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Padre
Date: 18 Jun 09 - 12:39 AM

Gail joins me in sending our deepest sympathy to Sandy, Caroline, and the entire Paton family.

Tom McHenry+

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's gran
From: Mark Clark
Date: 18 Jun 09 - 12:36 AM

Shock and sorrow here in Iowa. Sandy & Caroline please know that our prayers are with you.

      - Mark

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Peace
Date: 18 Jun 09 - 12:26 AM

Please accept my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences. This is a terrible tragedy. I'm sorry.

Bruce

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 11:43 PM

Vanessa and I send our hertfelt sympathy.

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: oldhippie
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 10:38 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Paton family at this difficult time.

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: GUEST,Guest, Patricia
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 10:07 PM

There are no words. Prayers are with you, still praying for a miracle. Prayers for comfort for the family. What a tragedy. What a heroic boy.

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: GUEST,Marie Dufresne
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 10:02 PM

I haven't been visiting the mudcat often lately--there are absolutely no words --the Patons have been like family to us here in maine for so many years and so many good times.
Sandy,Caroline,David & Rob hearts and prayers are with you I know how precious family is to you --I am so so sorry

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 09:30 PM

My heart bursts. My ties go back to Sandy and Caroline whom I first met when my son Gideon was a babe in arms, 40 years ago. I've seen their boys David and Rob grow up into fine young men. I never met Kaelen but I heard David talking about him with such pride and love that the news is gut-wrenching. My prayers go out to all the family.

Love,

Jerry

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's gran
From: Janie
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 09:24 PM

Adding my thoughts, prayers and condolences.

There really are no words....

Janie

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: GUEST,rumanci
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 09:15 PM

I am so sorry to read this. What a brave lad you raised.
Supportive thoughts and my heartfelt sympathy.
rum

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's gran
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 09:04 PM

Nothing I can add, except more hugs and sympathy. Caroline may have been Kaelan's grandmother, but Kaelen seemed more like a son to her than a grandson; she took a very active role in raising him, and I remember her telling me about him with beaming joy. May those memories gather 'round once more.

The Housatonic will never seem so innocent again.

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: JedMarum
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 08:41 PM

One of friends or perhaps a family member has posted this video.

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: C. Ham
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 08:12 PM

What can one say? My heart is with the Paton family.

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's gran
From: bseed(charleskratz)
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 07:50 PM

Sandy and Caroline, I can't find the words... it's unbearable to think about for me; for you it must be sheer hell.

Charles

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Barb'ry
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 07:42 PM

So sorry

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: GUEST,Sheryl Kennedy
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 07:35 PM

Our thoughts are with you and your family at this unspeakably sad time.
Sheryl Kennedy and Family

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's gran
From: Spleen Cringe
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 06:57 PM

So sorry to hear your news. Every parent or grandparent's nightmare. My thoughts are with you.

Nigel

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Joybell
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 06:57 PM

All my thoughts too. From another grandmother.
Joy

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: karen k
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 06:32 PM

Still no recovery. The waiting is horrible. More rain on the way which is not good news. Kaelan was a wonderful, gentle and caring young man with amazing potential. This is a tragic loss for everyone who loves him. Smooth paddling Kaelan. I love you.

karen

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: catspaw49
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 06:26 PM

Sandy and Caroline......Every good thought you have sent to me over these years I return to you.   They did me a lot of good and I'm hoping they will do the same for you.

All My Very Best,

Spaw

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Hollowfox
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 06:23 PM

Every thought that I had in reading this has already been posted. My heart goes out to all of you, good thoughts and prayers likewise. And a candle when I get home. Mary

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Nancy King
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 06:14 PM

What terrible news. I'll be thinking of you all, but wishing there was more I could do.

Love to all the Patons,
Nancy

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Deckman
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 06:13 PM

Sins ... you've got a PM. Bob

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: meself
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 06:07 PM

Deepest sympathy ...

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Jeri
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 06:04 PM

Nothing I can say. All my sympathy, my friends.

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 06:00 PM

Just dreadful news. My heart goes out to you all.

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: ranger1
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 05:58 PM

Thoughts and prayers to Sandy and Caroline and the rest of the family.
Tami

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Art Thieme
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 05:55 PM

Sandy, Caroline, David, Rob, all you fine people,
What a tragedy. We're so sorry! Please, know that we are with you.

Art and Carol

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: paula t
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 05:52 PM

We don't knpw each other, but I would like you to know that I am thinking of you all. A desperately sad thing for a family to cope with.

Paula Tindall
xx

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: bbc
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 05:32 PM

Duane & I took pictures at the family reunion Saturday evening. Kaelan had a great time. I was devastated to receive an email from Sandy this morning, telling me about the tragedy. Kaelan was so full of promise--a really exceptional young man--articulate, intelligent, gentle, funny. I can't imagine anything worse than the sudden death of a young person. I called Caroline right after work today. Kaelan's body has not yet been recovered, but they are considering it a recovery mission, no longer a rescue. Some of the family had not yet left from the reunion & some are returning, so the Patons are not alone. My heart hurts.

Barbara

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: SussexCarole
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 05:18 PM

Thinking of you all at such a difficult time

Carole & Andrew

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 05:12 PM

It is so sad to hear this. I hope that somehow we will find out that Kaelan is safe.

John

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Bob Hitchcock
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 05:11 PM

My deepest sympathy to all the Paton family.

Bob Hitchcock.

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: GUEST,Elmore
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 05:07 PM

My heart goes out to the Paton Family. Greg Doucette

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Alice
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 04:58 PM

I'm so sorry to hear this tragic news.
My sympathy goes to all the family.

Alice

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Bill D
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 04:56 PM

......I can add nothing to what has been said.

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 04:43 PM

Prayers and Blessings to hold you close to each other
Blessings and Light to guide through the night
A hand to hold and a tear shed together
Watching and waiting with you all....

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Willie-O
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 04:32 PM

oh my gosh. I'm so sorry.

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: maeve
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 03:43 PM

Sandy and Caroline and family- Kendall and Jacqui spoke so warmly about Kaelan. He sounds like a young man worth knowing. Life is so hard sometimes.

maeve

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Rasener
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 03:30 PM

The sort of thing all parents dread.

My thoughts are with you and a sincere hope that he is safe.

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Don Firth
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 03:24 PM

Sandy Paton was one of the first people I met when I became involved with folk music in Seattle back in the very early 1950s. Shortly thereafter Sandy left Seattle to ramble the world and become a major force in folk music. I have never had the honor of meeting Caroline or any of the young 'uns, but I did see Sandy again at the 1960 Berkeley Folk Festival where he was one of the featured performers. He introduced me to several well-known singers who were there. Even though we didn't know each other that long, I feel that he was a major force in the course of my musical life.

I lost a nephew in a motorcycle accident a few years ago. Tim and a few friends were out one evening to enjoy a ride on a summer evening, when it all went wrong. So I have some idea of just how devastating this sort of thing can be to family and friends.

My heart goes out to Kaelan's parents, to Sandy and Caroline, and to the rest of the family.

There are just no words that are adequate.

Don Firth

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Little Robyn
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 03:24 PM

This is too sad.
Thinking of you all.
Robyn
Folk on Sunday
New Zealand

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Rapparee
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 02:49 PM

Greater love than this no man has....
A true hero.

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's gran
From: GUEST,jennifer woods
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 02:49 PM

my thoughts, prayers, hugs are with all of the Patons -- Kaelan -- he registered with me as a person. Such a neat kid -- my heart is bleeding for David, Sandy, Caroline, Linnea and all.

jennifer

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Deckman
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 02:36 PM

Thinking of everyone ... Bob Nelson

Subject: RE: Kaelan Paton Missing - Sandy & Caroline's grandson
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 02:12 PM

Oh my. Every time I talk to Caroline, she talks about her grandkids. I know how much of a tragedy this is for her and Sandy and the whole family. There's nothing to say; it's simply awful. I'm so sorry.

Dan