Comments on: Rusty Set the Record http://www.byron-harvey.com/2008/02/rusty-set-the-record/ refusing to drink the kool-aid for anyone Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:59:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kathy Crutchfield Naff http://www.byron-harvey.com/2008/02/rusty-set-the-record/comment-page-1/#comment-65451 Kathy Crutchfield Naff Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:30:04 +0000 http://www.byron-harvey.com/2008/02/19/rusty-set-the-record/#comment-65451 Byron, There were over 1200 people at Oakeys and Chick and Lynda Rakes were next to last and finally saw the Snyders at 12:30. I saw many people at the funeral who just could not stay that long. Rusty always made a point to say hello to everyone. His smile was infectious. I heard his cousin say if he knew that many people came to his funeral he would be embarrassed. He was just that kind of guy. He will be greatly missed. Ashley will be graduating this year from RVCS and we need to pray for her. Jessica is at Liberty and Beth is in 5th grade at RVCS. There was standing room only at the Shenandoah Baptist Church auditorium on a Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. WOW! That's unbelievable. Jane was the precious host and gave that personal attention to each person in line...just like the Snyder family to be so kind. I cheered for Rusty in highschool and I know that heaven is cheering that he is there. However, he will be greatly missed. I am thankful that it was quick and not a long drawn out illness, I am thankful that Jessica chose to come home his last weekend, I am thankful he got to be at Ashley's last game, I am thankful for all the support his family will have through a loving church family and I am thankful for a place (blog) to express all of these things. I am thankful for pastor Alderman who did such a great job at the funeral. Alumni Sondra Womack said "I hope I die before Bob Alderman so he can do my funeral" I thought that was funny. Love to you all Byron, There were over 1200 people at Oakeys and Chick and Lynda Rakes were next to last and finally saw the Snyders at 12:30. I saw many people at the funeral who just could not stay that long. Rusty always made a point to say hello to everyone. His smile was infectious. I heard his cousin say if he knew that many people came to his funeral he would be embarrassed. He was just that kind of guy. He will be greatly missed. Ashley will be graduating this year from RVCS and we need to pray for her. Jessica is at Liberty and Beth is in 5th grade at RVCS. There was standing room only at the Shenandoah Baptist Church auditorium on a Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. WOW! That’s unbelievable. Jane was the precious host and gave that personal attention to each person in line…just like the Snyder family to be so kind. I cheered for Rusty in highschool and I know that heaven is cheering that he is there. However, he will be greatly missed. I am thankful that it was quick and not a long drawn out illness, I am thankful that Jessica chose to come home his last weekend, I am thankful he got to be at Ashley’s last game, I am thankful for all the support his family will have through a loving church family and I am thankful for a place (blog) to express all of these things. I am thankful for pastor Alderman who did such a great job at the funeral. Alumni Sondra Womack said “I hope I die before Bob Alderman so he can do my funeral” I thought that was funny. Love to you all

]]> By: fred webb http://www.byron-harvey.com/2008/02/rusty-set-the-record/comment-page-1/#comment-65408 fred webb Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:20:02 +0000 http://www.byron-harvey.com/2008/02/19/rusty-set-the-record/#comment-65408 byron, i'm rusty's uncle, i must thank you and the many others for the insight into a this young gentleman. i feel i know him even better. thanks, fred byron, i’m rusty’s uncle, i must thank you and the many others for the insight into a this young gentleman. i feel i know him even better. thanks, fred

]]> By: Byron http://www.byron-harvey.com/2008/02/rusty-set-the-record/comment-page-1/#comment-65406 Byron Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:44:54 +0000 http://www.byron-harvey.com/2008/02/19/rusty-set-the-record/#comment-65406 And as on my previous post, thank you who commented, old friends who we don't see much anymore, but who hold a special place in my heart. And as on my previous post, thank you who commented, old friends who we don’t see much anymore, but who hold a special place in my heart.

]]> By: Rick Ragan http://www.byron-harvey.com/2008/02/rusty-set-the-record/comment-page-1/#comment-65356 Rick Ragan Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:18:47 +0000 http://www.byron-harvey.com/2008/02/19/rusty-set-the-record/#comment-65356 Byron, Lisa Shelor told me about this article, and I am so glad that this old technologically challenged youth/music man/school teacher figured out how to find your site! I was so blessed to see so many of you "kids" at the funeral today. It was the most God-honoring service that I have ever experienced. I did not know that Rusty had been such an influence on David Shelor. What a quiet testimony of a servant's heart. Bless you and your family in your ministry there. Cindy and I are so thrilled to be back at Roanoke Valley Christian Schools and a small part of the ministry of Shenandoah Baptist Church. It's truly like "coming home" to hopefully finish my course in the ministry. Keep up the good work! You make me think, and that hurts! Sincerely, Rick Ragan 540 314 8327 Byron,
Lisa Shelor told me about this article, and I am so glad that this old technologically challenged youth/music man/school teacher figured out how to find your site!
I was so blessed to see so many of you “kids” at the funeral today. It was the most God-honoring service that I have ever experienced.

I did not know that Rusty had been such an influence on David Shelor. What a quiet testimony of a servant’s heart.

Bless you and your family in your ministry there.

Cindy and I are so thrilled to be back at Roanoke Valley Christian Schools and a small part of the ministry of Shenandoah Baptist Church. It’s truly like “coming home” to hopefully finish my course in the ministry.

Keep up the good work! You make me think, and that hurts!

Sincerely,
Rick Ragan
540 314 8327

]]> By: Joni Hall http://www.byron-harvey.com/2008/02/rusty-set-the-record/comment-page-1/#comment-65350 Joni Hall Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:46:57 +0000 http://www.byron-harvey.com/2008/02/19/rusty-set-the-record/#comment-65350 Byron, I'm glad I got to read your words about Rusty. I think those words honored him and reminded the readers of the value of friendship and faithfulness. May God comfort you in your loss as his friend. Byron, I’m glad I got to read your words about Rusty. I think those words honored him and reminded the readers of the value of friendship and faithfulness. May God comfort you in your loss as his friend.

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