After a courageous struggle, our Prince Harry passed away at home peacefully and quickly at 9 pm Sunday night. He was surrounded by family and friends and was loved every moment. A memorial service is being planned for later this week. Details will follow.
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Cynthia, Henry, and Lydia
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Harry touched so many lives with his radiant soul, and will never pass from our memories. There are no words to help ease your hearts or minds at this time, but please know we all love you, are praying for you, and will continue to support you whenever help is needed.
Love,
Darin, Amber, Ryan and Emily
We are so very sorry that Harry has passed away.
You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Hugs from Emily's family
this charming child will not be forgotten.
That his passing was peaceful and quick was a blessing, though not what any of us hoped for. Do know that in whatever way I can be of assistance, I most willingly offer.
Deepest love,
Jennifer Pilgrim
How incredibly tender and how very sad. As Kathleen wrote: "It seems unreal that he should so suddenly be gone." Henry & Cynthia and Lydia, and all those connected, please know that you will continue to be in our prayers.
Our tears have been added to yours and to those of all who treasured this beautiful child.
With much love,
Charles (Gareth's brother) & Bonnie
Perhaps by no coincidence, there was a most beautiful and breathtaking sunset on Sunday night here in Winnipeg. Harry's journey will always have a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please give Lydia a big hug for us, and for Maggie too. We will be sure to inform your pond hockey and sand volleyball mates of Harry's passing.
Darren & Cheryl Swanson
My prayers have been for you and your son and will continue to lift you up in prayer. We can be assured that he is in a place a peace and rest with God. All my love to you and your family.
Jocelyn
Hank & Cynthia,
We are with you in spirit in these days. Let the memory of Henry's smile give you strength and remind all of us of things that are eternal.
Love from Laszlo, Emoke, Kamilla, Margareta and Marci from Vonyarcvashegy in Hungary
Dear Henry, Cynthia & Lydia... Hold fast to Harry's beautiful life and the love you shared. There is no finer, purer legacy than the radiance and joy he brought you and everyone else he touched.
with our love,
Karen, Garry & boys
I will always have an image of Harry looking back with a big smile after every stair that he managed to climb up on his own. While we prayed hard for Harry to be well again, we are thankful that his suffering was short. Best wishes to both of you on your journey ahead and a big hug to Lydia too.
Nigel and Dimple
Dear Cynthia, Henry and Lydia,
The news of Harry's passing stunned me. I have not been able to stop thinking of him, and of you, his family that is coping with this sudden and horrendous loss.
Today, I attended my first fitness class in several years. It was hard to focus and my mind was drifting back to Harry and you, when all of a sudden familiar lyrics that I saw on this blogg at the beginning of Harry's journey brought me back into the room. "Walk On" was playing, I don't remember the last time I actually heard that song, and never in a fitness class! To me, this was much more than coincidence and I felt that Harry was sending a message letting me know that he is still carrying on in another space/time continuum in this vast universe of ours.
I continue to pray for your family, and hope that love that has been surrounding you all this time, will help you cope and find peace during this difficult time.
All my love,
Dragana (with Mila, Luka and Arash)
Dear Cynthia, Harry and family
Being a parent, I can imagine difficulties in accepting the fact that Harry's smiling face, you continue to see in every corner of your house, is not real one. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and family. Om Shanti, May his soul rest in peace.
Kirit and family.
I can not express how sad and shocked I was to hear of Harry's passing. Cynthia, Hank and Lydia you showed Harry more love, caring and hope then I have ever seen anyone give a child. You all have been in my thoughts everyday and will continue to be. Please let me know if there is anything you need.
Leigh, Madisen and Sabrina
Dear Hank, Cynthia and Lydia,
I am so very sorry to hear the news of Harry's passing. He was obviously a very powerful life force to survive as he did despite the enormous challenges involved. Without a doubt you did everything you possibly could have to make his time here a joyful one full of love and hope, and that's something no person or any disease can ever take away. My thoughts and deep condolences are with you all.
Rob Altemeyer
We are truly sorry for your loss. Harry was a wonderful soul and very loved. It was a honor knowing him for the short time we did.
Please let me know if we can do anything to help in this difficult time.
Debbie & Frank Schippers
Cynthia and Hank:
There are no words that can represent a loss so profound. We saw Harry only briefly at the beginning of this journey but we knew then that he was deeply loved by his Mom and Dad and Sister. May that love sustain you through the days ahead and may the family and friends your have around the world provide some little comfort.
We embrace you,
Nonita and John
Dear Cynthia and Hank,
I got a link to your blog from Diane this morning and cannot find the words to say how saddened and shocked we are. Looking through the photos now makes the terrible news sound even more difficult to believe - what a sweet, happy and loved kid. If there is a way we can provide any support, please do let us know. Thinking of you,
Owen and Maja
Oh, I have a big lump in my throat and tears running down my face. And I am awed by the love and strength, the positive energy and beauty that you so consciously created in your family and around little Harry -- and the radiance of that love in Harry, reflecting back all that love from you. I hope these words, that were shared with my family at my grandfather's funeral, are of some comfort.
Wendelin
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Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other, that we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference in your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without affect, without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same that it ever was.
There is absolutely unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you, for an interval,
somewhere very near, just around the corner.
--Henry Scott Holland (Canon of England)
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The Rose Beyond The Wall
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Near a shady wall a rose once grew,
Budded and blossomed in God's free light,
Watered and fed by the morning dew,
Shedding its sweetness day and night.
As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,
Slowly rising to loftier height,
It came to a crevice in the wall
Through which there shone a beam of light.
Onward it crept with added strength
With never a thought of fear or pride,
It followed the light through the crevice's length
And unfolded itself on the other side.
The light, the dew, the broadening view
Were found the same as they were before,
And it lost itself in beauties new,
Breathing its fragrance more and more.
Shall claim of death cause us to grieve
And make our courage faint and fall?
Nay! Let us faith and hope receive--
The rose still grows beyond the wall,
Scattering fragrance far and wide
Just as it did in days of yore,
Just as it did on the other side,
Just as it will forevermore.
--A. L. Frink
Henry, Cynthia and Lydia,
We were so saddened when we received the news of Harry's passing. Know that you are loved and thought of in our hearts and prayers. May God's grace and love be a measure of comfort today and in the days to come.
Peace and blessings, with much love and care.
Gerta and John
Harry's life and your love for him touched us profoundly. Harry's light will shine on.
Love,
Paul & Kristen Bruce
We were so saddened to hear of Harry’s passing. Whenever we saw Harry on some of his outings in Wolsey, he always managed to flash us his big toothy grin (what a smile). We could tell he was surrounded by so much love and support through his journey. Harry’s strength and courage touched us all.
A big hug to Lydia from Julian Jr.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family.
Love,
Carolee, Julian, Jayden and Julian Jr.
Cynthia and Hank,
I am very sorry to learn about Harry's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. You are in my prayers.
Hugs,
Natasha
Dear Henry, Cynthia and Lydia,
We were all so very saddened to hear that Harry had passed away. There are no words that we could say that can ease your pain right now, only that you can rest in the knowledge that Harry is in the arms of Jesus.
We are praying for you and you are in our thoughts.
May Gods love and peace surround you.
Love Kristin and Mike, Elissa and Erick
We just heard the news of Hendrik passing away. This should have never happend. Now we can never have the opportunity to meet Hendrik and play. May he rest in peace.
Our deepest condolances go to Henry, Cynthia and Lydia.
Wishing you all the strength you need in the days to come.
Trees, Gerrit, Petra, Dennis, Luc, Rick and Vincent from Holland
I was so sad to hear this news. Harry demonstrated the courage and spirit that sometimes only a child can. A willingness to smile and laugh through it all because ultimately that is what they like to do best.
His tremendous spirit will be missed. My heart goes out to you all.
Russell Loewen
Hi Hank and Cynthia,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...stay strong.
Jennifer Senenko
We are sorry for your loss , your family is in our prayers.
James , Terra and Elizabeth.
We are so sorry to hear of Harry's sudden passing. We are keeping you all in our thoughts, and we will forever be inspired by Harry's courageous and joyful fight as well as by your family's love and openness.
The Mierau and Troutt family
It's so sad that your little boy didn't won the fight. In our minds we are with you!
With love, family Boers from the Netherlands
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