Posted by: David Sarnouk on November 27, 2012 [Family/Relative]
William ... My beloved brother ! I miss you so much you cant even imagine ... Every moment of my life i think about you , and of all the stuff we used to do together , all the moments you used to mock me , laugh with me , adore me , hug me ... I miss all of those precious moment spent with u... Its been a long while since we've lost you and i miss you so much! Each time i think about you , i just cry , like im doing right now... But atleast i know that soon enough i will see you in heaven , and we will praise the lord together ! I love you so much brother ! <3
Posted by: Gabriel Zikry on August 07, 2012 [Friend]
I still miss you like crazy bro and I know that's never going to change... I hope to have one day the answers I am looking for... You were the best friend anyone could ask for and i'll always carry you in my heart Will!
Posted by: Jason Rahal on April 07, 2012 [Church]
Its been more than 4 years wow...And I always think about you ,I always remember the moment your brother needed something you use to run a give to him.William you are always in the heart of this church and I am sure by now you are Giving Praise to the Lord in this Beloved Heaven.I can still remember the act you did at church on the day that Christ died on the cross.This is why I wanted to tell you that you inspired a lot of stuff in my life...Thank you!
Jason,
Posted by: Nadine on January 25, 2011 [Other]
miss uu sooo muchhh williammm(K)(K)
Posted by: Gabriel Zikry on December 29, 2010 [Friend]
Will you were like my brother and you'll always be.. Almost 4 years and I still miss you more than anything bro.. You'll stay in my heart until the day I die and i'll never forget all the good times we had.
I miss you beyond words and i can't wait until the day i'll see your face again Villy.
Posted by: Anonymous on April 21, 2010 [Church]
It's been already 3 years...Passed too fast, I miss you man ! See you soon !
Posted by: Andrew Wagih Mekhael on November 26, 2009 [Family/Relative]
I feel a hole in my heart , maybe it's because I never really talked to you with full knowledge ... It's like from one side i know you and from another i dont know you at all. I was 10 years old , the last time i saw you. Always had the vision that one day , I was going to see ALL my church again , no one more and none less... William since you are gone that vision disappeared .. I cant seem to imagine my self anymore in Canada without you . I really wish i could talk to you , one more time. Well I BELEIVE I will , of course in heaven.I feel tereble and I barely even know you. I can't even picture what's happening in Canada all these friendly brothers and sisters who were so close to you.
We will meet soon my brother , the wolrd has come to an end . So i will show GOD's glory evrywhere .
I love you.
Posted by: Kevin Sayah on November 22, 2009 [Church]
Dear Will,
It's been already 2 years.. even if I knew you when I was a kid, I still remember alot of stuff from you .
The hardest part of any friendship is when it's time to say goodbye. As much as we might like things to stay the same, change is an inevitable part of life. The universe may seem huge and the rift between friends on opposite side of the world may seem a great distance. For I know that someday we'll meet again, so never forget I will be praying for you.
Miss You Will.
See you Soon.
Kevin Sayah
Posted by: Kevin Yasmine on June 02, 2009 [Church]
Willy,
I thank God every time i think of you, because he Gave me a chance to know you more than most people, the most amazing person I've seen. I truly envy you. Whenever i try to think about how i can be a better person, all i can think of, is "Try to be like William".
You inspired me, You inspire me, and you will always inspire me.
I cant wait to see you again.
Your Brother, Kevin Yasmine.
Posted by: Samia Lahoud Yasmine on April 30, 2009 [Church]
Yes William,
we still can't believe that you're no more with us.
Somebody said: it is as if you have travelled somewhere else where we cannot be in contact with you. Yes it's true; you have travelled to the perfect place.
You always loved to go picnics,
you cheered out for church activities & outings,
you admired special places with our company,
& there you are accompanying your Master, the God Whom you longed to see & to be with.
He took you to His glorious home, to the best place ever.
Your dream came true & had been fulfilled.
You are enjoying your full capacity of knowledge & sensation.
Blessed you are, I envy you.
You are living the REAL life, we ARE IN ITS SHADOW, dreaming & longing to be in the presence of our Lord.
We're gonna be together again in that endless vacation (that I do remember your eager for).
I missed you,
I love mentioning your name,
I love the wonderful memories you left us with.
Blessed was your family, church & school L’ACRN, to have an honest young believer like you.
You were a blessing to everyone by your honesty & eagerness to help people around.
3 times, I tried to share something but I couldn’t, I’m sorry, I was overwhelmed with painful emotions. Truly we are weak human beings, BUT, we have all the power of the almighty God Who had risen & Who had defeated death & painful moments.
Fadi & Rola, all the pain your passing through, is gonna be in the past, soon & very soon He’s going to come & join us together again in glory, amen.
We all love you
I love you
Rejoice in the Lord for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
Posted by: Rabih on April 21, 2009 [Friend]
Two years today... You've spent two years singing and praising the Almighty.
A lot has pass a lot has happened, yet the void you left isn't getting smaller...
I miss you, I only have comfort in the fact that I am two years closer to fill once again that void.
Until then... you will continue to be one of the greatest examples I look up to.
I love you.
Rabih
Posted by: Stephanie Yasmine on April 21, 2009 [Church]
I cannot believe it's already 2 yrs since you left us to be with the lord! I still feel that you are here with us; I don't know, for some reason it still doesn't enter my mind that you are gone. it feels more like you traveled to another country and yet we cannot get in contact with you... just the fact that you, the William that was seen as The Active, Alive, and much more, makes it hard to believe that you're no longer so!!
I, as well as everyone else, miss you more than words can tell; you were wonderful in every way... as a friend, as a believer and as an example to everyone... everytime I remember you I thank the lord that I had a friend like you.
You are always remembered and talked about in our conversations with family and friends. We recall the pleasant times of when you were still with us, how we used to have fun together and how you served the Lord everytime you had the chance, and we wonder what you would've been like today or what it would've been like in the future with you still here!
We know that there are many things that we may not understand now and why the lord chose it to be that way, but we know that He does not do any mistakes and that "kolla l ashya2 ta3mal ma3an lil 5ayr li llathina yo7ibbona llah"
I also wanna say to Fadi and Rola and the family that you are always, Always in our prayers and that just as we loved Will, we love You....
Steph
Posted by: Ghassan Bouyakdan on April 13, 2009 [Church]
حبيبنا وليم
تمر الأيام وصورتك ماتزال في قلوبنا وأمام أعيننا ,أحببناك ومازلنا نحبك, لن ننسى ضحكتك وصوتك.
محزن هذا الفراق ومحزن غيابك لكن عزائنا أننا سنراك عن قريب وسنتمتع بتلك الضحكة.
تمر الأيام ونحن نكبر ونقترب من لقياك وستبقى أمام عيوننا الى ذلك اليوم.
حبيبي الى اللقاء
أخوك غسان
Posted by: Gabriel Zikry on March 20, 2009 [Friend]
J'arrive pas a croire que dans un mois sa va faire 2 ans que tu va etre avec notre pere deja...tout passe si vite qu'on ne voit plus rien venir a la fin...je n'arrive pas vraiment a expliquer quest que je ressens presentement,ce meme sentiment qui me suit depuis que t'est parti...un semtiment d'abandon mais aussi un sentiment de joie....la joie de savoir que tu a amener du monde au seigneur a cause de cette tragedie...je t'admirerais toujours pour ques que tu a reussi a accomplir...je me sens si fiere d'avoir été un des meilleurs ami de celui qui n
avait pas d'ennemi,de celui qui, apres sa mort se faisait decrire comme quelqu'un d'exemplaire,se faisait decrire comme le meilleur ami au monde...mais se fesait surtout decrire comme un fidele serviteur de Dieu.
tu me manques dans mes rire et mes joies, autant que dans mes cris et mes pleurs...je ne t'ai pas oublier et je ne t'oublirais jamais...une simple photo de toi me rapelle que chaque jour est precieux et que chaque seconde qui s'envole ne reviendront pas...au contraire elle nous rapproche de toi...
a ceux qui lisent ce message, je voudrais seulement vous faire realiser,si ce n'est pas deja fait,que chaque jour est un cadeau que Dieu nous fait ,et c'est a nous d'en profiter autant que Will en a profiter...pour le servir..
Fadi et Rola,ainsi que David et Lea, Vous restez dans mes prières les plus profondes, que Dieu vous protège,vous supporte et je prie toujours qu'il puisse vous sortir de cette épreuve vainqueur et tranformer!
Posted by: Alissar Ghannoum on February 10, 2009 [Church]
My beloved William,
It's almost two years since you left us to be with the Lord. I miss you very much. Not a single day has passed and we don't remember you. We miss you at church. Every Sunday I look at your seat in the first row expecting to see you there.
We miss you at home. We visit your parents often, and we sleep in your bedroom like always. I know you wouldn't mind . You had a big heart. Carla told me it's not the same any more with you not around. You used to make her feel special, and make her laugh from all her heart.
We always remember you in our conversations, and we trust that the lord knows what He is doing, and that God is God although we don't understand the mystery of His purpose in taking you early.
William you are a big loss! You were perfect in every way. A handsome, Godly, faithful young man; happy and cheerful, loving and kind to all young and old. You loved the Lord, and loved to serve Him.
Jean still remembers that cold day when you, your dad and him stood outside Adonis store witnessing to people about Jesus and distributing tracts . You refused to go inside and get warm until you gave all the tracts away.
My beloved , I can't remember you without crying. It's tears of sadness mixed with tears of joy. Joy that you are now with the Lord and one day I'll get to see your beautiful face and the face of Jesus as He promised.
Your parents are doing ok. Although they miss you more than anyone can imagine, yet, they have no bitterness at all in their hearts.
William before you left I gave you a birthday card in English, and promised to write you in French on your next birthday. You said promise? and I said, I do. I'm sorry sweetheart, I didn't get to fulfill my promise.
William, Je t'aime
Alissar
Posted by: Micha on December 30, 2008 [Church]
Just a little note to let the family know we are praying for you and thinking of you and hope that you are able to find peace, love and joy in Christ our Lord again! God bless and strengthen you like no one else can! He is holding you close to his heart and feels with you! His word teaches us that He cares and He deeply cares, so continue to cast your burdens on Him!
May He comfort you during this season... Love to all the Sarnouks
Joe &Micha Srouji
Posted by: Rita Kayal Faddoul on December 19, 2008 [Family/Relative]
It may be a late message, but I always thought of writing and never had the courage. Roula, you may not remember me. But I've always known you and your family. You know you have always been a good example to me: I appreciated the way you live, your belief in God, and how you and Fadi raise your kids. I used to see William's pictures every time you sent them. I liked the idea that my kids are called David and Lea like yours. And when I heard about William's death, I was shocked, and all I could think about it is you and not William. William is in good hands, he's enjoying God's face, and this is what we all aim to, but you... I know how difficult this is for you. Maybe being a mother is enhancing the feeling I have; but be sure that since William's passing, he and you as a family keep touching our lives. May God bless all your family and support you all the time... I hold you in my prayers...
Posted by: Kevin R. on December 08, 2008 [Church]
See you soon...William.
Posted by: Carole Forget Lanthier on September 09, 2008 [School (teacher)]
Dear William:
It sure has taken me a while before I decided to post a message. I thought about doing it over and over but never settled down to do it. I wrote a card to your parents but now I just wanted to post a note to say that I still miss you and continue to pray for your family. This year, you would have graduated with Priscille, my daughter, and all your other friends... They will certainly think of you... I know I do. You were a joy to teach and such a warm-hearted young man. I truly miss you.
Love,
Mrs. Lanthier, your English and MRE teacher
Posted by: Rania Eid Salloum on April 23, 2008 [Church]
We are thinking and praying for the family this week.
We love you
Posted by: dany on April 21, 2008 [Other]
it's been a year already and im writing 2 tell u Will that i haven't forgotten u and i will never do...
danyy
Posted by: Garbiel Zikry on March 21, 2008 [Friend]
will...je sais que, tu nous regarde,tu nous observe,en tout cas moi je sens sa. je sens ta presence parmi nous.dans les louanges, a l ecole a leglise et meme dans mon propre lit. sa prouve que tu est encore parmi nous qu on le veuille ou non. les mois passait et je ne savais pas si c etait positif ou negatif de sentir ta presence. avec le temps je commencer a etre melanger. des fois j etait triste et des fois j etais joyeux de savoir que tu pouvais etre parmi nous. je voudrais te remercier. te remercier pour tout ce que tu a pu amener avec ta vie et avec ta mort. je voudrai te remercier parce que tu a amener dans ma vie une esperance et une foi que je n aurai jamais cru pouvoir avoir.
tu me manque et tu me manquera pour toujours, je peux te l assurer,et peut importe ques quon me dira tu sera toujours dans mes penser et dans mon coeur jen fais la promesse.
que dieu soit avec vous, la famille a william et que la paix totale dans vos coeur puisse regner le plus tot possible.
TOUTE LES SECONDES QUI PASSE SONT DES SECONDES D ECOULER AVANT DE LE REVOIR,ET SA IL NE FAUT JAMIAS L OUBLIER!
Posted by: Jean-Pierre on February 15, 2008 [Family/Relative]
The 8 of December , was suposed to be your sweet sixteen.
We Usually gave each other gifts at our birthdays , so this is mine to you.
This is for you, my best friend,
the one person i can tell my soul too
Who can relate to me like no other
Who I can laugh with to no extents,
Who I can cry too when times are tough,
Who can help me with the problems of my life.
Never have you turned your back on me
Or told me I wasnt good enough
Or let me down
I don't think you know what that means to me
You have went through so much pain and you'd still have time
For me.
And I love you for listening even when inside YOU where dying
And I look up too you because you are strong,
and caring .
Even though you din't think you where.
And I hope you know that you are always here in my heart
And I will try to be at least half the friend you where
To me.
I hope you know I would not be the person I am today, without you.
Best Friends For Ever.
JP
Posted by: Daniel Awrham on January 06, 2008 [Other]
Dear reader
I would like to share with u that william story had really struck my heart and opened my eyes more. He really gave me that compassion to want to learn more and more about God and not be scared to say that im a christian. In my opinion Williams passing has helped many people come to know the lord and learn more about him. Your probably wondering how i heard of him.
Well when pastor Nicholas Yasmin came to australia he spoke at my church Faith Baptist Arabic Church. our pastor is Nabill Zaidan. Pastor Yasmin is a wonderful preacher and he is the one that had told us about william. i learnt alot that day. I will Always keep you in my heart .
From Daniel Awrham From Faith Batist Church in Sydney Australia
Posted by: Elie Khoury on January 03, 2008 [Family/Relative]
Hi Fa(é)di(é), Roro and Sammour,
Joe, Réna and I would like to thank you for the stuff you sent with Pastor Nicolas.
I cannot express my feelings and I don't know if being there at that time would help you.
I remember a lot of things about William and if one day, we go to Canada, I will definitly share them with you. But I would like to remind you about something, I usually tease William when he has 2 or 3 years old.
While singing a hymn, I changed some words of the hymn and he ususally say to me: "No Elie pas comme ça, pas comme ça Elie".
I jumped on him, hug him and kiss him.
NB: I would like also to give thanks to all who put their time to build up this website. May The Lord Bless you richly in His Grace.
Elie, Mary Joe and Réna
Posted by: Aline Srouji on December 09, 2007 [Church]
just a little note to let you know i am praying for you."Love is patient, love is kind. it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud" may God help us to grow in His love and share it with others just like William has done. God bless you, aline
Posted by: Jean-Xavier de Courville on November 27, 2007 [Friend]
It's about 7 mounth that you are with Jesus, I really miss you bro, I remember the last thing you said to me in the hockey tournement: (Never back down), we know each other since I got 8 years old, I hope to see you soon man, I will never foget you Will, I love you bro
JX
Posted by: Andrew Mekhael on November 06, 2007 [Family/Relative]
Hey Will...
i miss you man life is just not the same without you...
like a 100 times i dreamed that i was in Canada and you were by my side i was soo happy... and willy i will never forget the last words you said to me on msn the night before.."bye andypandy"
i dont know it was like you were trying to tell me goodbye forever..
my heart was broken when i heard the news.....
just for onces i wished that i could see you before... evrybody told me that you grown and changed verry much... im shure one day that we will meet again in Heaven...
bye Willy...
Posted by: Paul Adib Shammas on November 02, 2007 [Church]
Dear Sarnouk family, we were all deeply touched by the sad news of William’s passing away. He was an amazing young person who was loved by everyone. I am sure that the Lord has a reason for all of this. We believe, as Fadi Sarnouk once reiterated for us one day in Sunday School, that the believer does not pass away by mere chance, that the Lord chooses when to take a person up to Him. God bless you, and may the Lord give you peace. You are in our prayers. Always depend on Him and He will bring things to pass. God bless you. Paul Shammas, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Posted by: Ray on September 27, 2007 [Friend]
William touched my Heart in a very special way, Brother Nicola Yasmeen shared the story of Willian with us in NC then in the shabiba conference in Chicago, I never seen Brother Nicola moved and being touched by a life of someone liked He did with William, He really believed in William, and I took a promise to be a william In my Community, In my Church, i never seen William or talked to him but I feel I know him very well. william, I will see you in Heaven, I am sure you are having a wonderful time right now but we miss you. Parents: William is so Lucky to have you, you been a blessing to me and I am sure to others by your reaction to what happen. May the Lord continue to bless you and use you to bring people to his Kingdom.
Your Son. Ray Ibrahim.
Posted by: Fahed Awada on September 26, 2007 [Friend]
Rest in peace. I wish you good luck in heaven
Fahed
Posted by: Issam Jadaoun on September 13, 2007 [Other]
I attended the church conference in Muskegan, Michigan. I was touched by the story of Wiliam, because he was true christain. It is hard to find young boys such as William that are so didicated to Jesus. Although, I was already saved before I heard about Willaim, it was an indicator that I have made the right decision. God is great, and god willing, I love to meet William in heaven. I will pray for the people who he left behind, and specailly his parents. Please be strong in this hard. May god provide you comfort. Our lord makes no mistakes, and our lord had a plan for William. We may not know about it yet, but there will be time that we will know. God bless the parents and others who knew William. God willing, I love to meet William's parents who did excellent job with their son when I visit canada.
Issam Jadaoun, Lansing, MI
Posted by: Aline Srouji on September 11, 2007 [Other]
i would like to thank the sarnouk family for the information that pastor nicholas shared with us at the bible youth conference he was preaching at. you might remember me i am roger srouji's wife. we help put together the chicago and michigan youth conference.
we felt God's presence and purpose in the slide show and presentation. i thank God for your Godly son and i want you to be very proud of what God is doing in this ministry that is touching lives all over the nation. "I love the Lord, for he heard my voice, he heard my cry for mercy:"ps116:1. we prayed for a Godly conference to take place and felt that God heard our prayers in this ministry that your son's testimony stood to testify our God is changing lives and is in control to bless through his life story.
God over bless you and let you feel his presence always.
our God is an awesome God and He loves us so much .
i will keep praying for your family, Roger & Aline Srouji
Posted by: Tony Tello on September 09, 2007 [Other]
I recently attended a conference where pastor Nicolas shared William's testimony. Much like William I have a passion for sinners who are going to hell. I have recently begun telling the whole gospel to people because I cannot call my self Christian and watch people be cast into the lake of fire. William's legacy will help me make a profound difference when witnessing to young adults and the youth. We are not guaranteed tomorrow and if an athlete like William can be taken from us than anyone can at any time and at any moment. I thank God and rejoice knowing that William's name is written in the book of life and that he is truly living! William's witness continues and I believe this can make young people think about their mortality and realize that physical death is just a passage into eternity. Where they spend it will depend on their choice to either live a righteous life or to continue to wallow in their sin. I thank you for raising a son worthy to be called a friend of Christ!
Posted by: Sawsan on September 09, 2007 [Other]
The story of William brought almost everyone to tears yesterday night, but with sorrow comes the joy of the Lord. I don't know William or any other member of his family, but this boy's living testimony touched my heart and gave me a new perspective.
We have been here in Maranatha Shabibeh conference for the last 3 days. I couldn't attend any of the services during the youth meetings because I have to babysit my 23 months daughter. The presentation about William was the only thing I managed to stay in for, and it really changed my vision and perspective toward life. We can stand up egoistically, high and tall , enjoying who we are in life, or accept to be cut and used to serve others for His glory. Thank you for letting the Lord use your son to change our lives. Because of your sacrifice, all of us were blessed yesterday night. Because of what the pastor shared with us yesterday, we are the Williams who are asking the Lord to shine in our lives and hearts.
We'll keep the torch shining till we meet in heaven.
Posted by: Gabriel Zikry on July 18, 2007 [Friend]
je voudrais juste dire que meme si sa fait presque 4 mois que tu n'est plus parmi nous je peux t'assurer quelque chose will c'est que tu reste encore et pour toujours mon meilleur ami et je voudrais aussi te dire que peu importe l'age ou le temps, je serais pret a te rejoindre et tu ne peux pas savoir comment j'ai hate de te retrouver will sa ne fait que 4 mois mais pour moi c'est comme si sa fait une eternité que je ne t'ai pas vu et a chaque jour j'y pense quand le seigneur me prendra t'il a mon tour. William je peut t'assurer que les amis que tu a eu ici ....tu est encore et tu seras toujours dans leur coeur et dans leurs pensée et moi le premier Villy je ne toublirai jamais Will sa c'est une promesse que je vais respecter jusqu'a ma mort!
Que Dieu benisse toi et ta famille Will. Vous serez toujours dans mes prieres!
Posted by: Sacha Rahbani on July 04, 2007 [Church]
I've only seen William once at church but that was enough for me to have an idea of the good believer he was. I've heard so many things about him but what surprised me the most was how much He wanted to serve God in his life. And that just amazed me because he was so young and yet so mature in Christ. And I will personally thank him in heaven, because he has become an inspiration to a lot of people, including me. Praise be to God! Akh Fady, Ekht Rola and the kids.. I know you are going through the hardest time in your life and nothing I say will make you feel better..but I just want to share with you a few words of encouragement:
Today and everyday, God sends you special deliveries of His love and faithfulness. His compassions for you never fail; they are new and waiting for you each and every morning. Come find love and refuge in the shadow of His wings. Feast on His abundance, and drink from His river of delights. In Him you will discover the fountain of life.
He'll never leave or abandon you. You can count on His goodness and His mercy every day of your life. He loves you and will always keep His life-giving-promises to you. When you are faithful under trial, you'll recieve a crown of life from Him. Anticipating the day when you'll dwell with Him forever
His eyes are on you. He has chosen you, calling you His friend. He's blessed you with His love, calling you His own. He's close to you when you're brokenhearted; He saves you when your spirit is crushed; He chooses to bear your burdens daily. Come out of the darkness into His confidence. Walk in His sacrified love.
He's redeemed you, personally calling you by name. He satisfies your desires with good things and renews you, blessing you with peace. Watch Him restore your soul and lead you in paths of righteousness. He'll encourage you and strengthen your heart in every good deed and word, enabling you to accomplish all things.
Give Him everything that worries you, and watch His perfect love dismantle your fears. Be strong and courageous, realizing that He's with you through your struggles. Absolutely nothing is too difficult with Him, your Friend. He'll sustain you and will never let you fall.
He's crowned you with loving-kindness and compassion. You can count on Him with all your heart! His eyes are everywhere tenderly watching over you. Make no mistake: you are dearly loved!
You are always in my prayers!
with love in Christ
Posted by: Bassem Saliba on June 29, 2007 [Church]
وليم
أين بريق الشمس؟ ماذا جرى؟ أُخمِدَ أجيجُ دِفئها الوقادي
البدر إحْتجَبَ تَركَ الفَضا راح يجول بصَمتِ الهادي
لفّك الموتُ وَارُوكَ الثَرَى وسِرْتَ في ظلِّ ذلك الوادي
يحرِسك ربُ الجنود ربَ الورى معطي الحياة، المُخلّصُ الفادي
تركْت دنياكَ أسرعْت الخُطا بالحسرةِ ملأتنا يا فلذة الأكبادِ
مزارك قريب بعيد غدا في الجنةِ وبين أضلعي وفؤادي
أُناجيك وليمَ قُلّ لي ما بدا حتى هجرْت الأهل في الأعيادِ
رحيلُكَ أدمى القلوب أبكى العِدى فكيَف أكفكف الدمع وقت سُهادي؟
إختارك في دِيارِه ربُّ الفِدى لِتُفْرِحَ قلْبهُ بصوتِك الشادي
يا ربُّ هَبْ العزاء قلبَ رولا وسلامُك يغمُر حياة فادي
في حبك يحيا بِهَنا سمر والأولاد في الودادِ
وتكون لحياتهم انت الحمى وملاذهم أيام الشداد
موتُك صار للبعض نوراً وهُدى وفي حياتك للشهادةِ كنْتَ المُنادي
العمرُ فيك لم يذهب سُدى أثمرْتَ فينا بحبِكَ البادي
كل ما فيك بحب يسوع إرتوى ملبياً دعوته لجني الحصادِ
كغصنٍ في كرمته أثمرْت بغنى غيوراً مثابراً تدعو للجهاد
وبعد عَتْمِ الليلِ سيطل الندى يَروي جَفافَ البُعدِ في الوهادِ
الى اللقاء وليم في دار الهنا حولَ الحبيبِ في الأمجادِ
ننشدُ الفادي طول المدى مهللين تجللا لرب العبادِ
سيعودُ يومها للزهر شذا عبيرُ يسوعَ جُلُّ مُرادي
باسم صليبا
Posted by: Michelle Choucair on June 27, 2007 [Family/Relative]
Je t'aime William, je vais toujours t'aimer. Tu me manques déjà à la folie. Je pense sans arrêt à toi Will. Avant de te laisser, je vais te dire à bientôt mon ange...
Posted by: Kalim Andraos on June 25, 2007 [Church]
Brother Fadi and family,
I did not have the chance to talk to you this last trip to Canada. In the conference in North Carolina Pastor Nicolas told the story about William. Everyone in the room including kids and elders were touched because of how great our God is. He also told us about how You in the small room turned your face to the wall. And praised God in this kind of situation. The Holy Spirit dominated everyone in the conference. People who complained about everything in the conference all the time said that they were touched deeply by the Holy Spirit. Few people have given their lives to our beloved King of kings, Jesus Christ. May God stand with you in these days and may God bless you.
In Christ,
Kalim and Paula Andraos
Posted by: Rev. Charles Farag on June 01, 2007 [Church]
Rev. Yasmin was our conference speaker, who did excellent job, for the Arabic Baptist Churches in North Carolina. Rev. Yasmin took a whole sermon to share with us the great story of St. William and his family who demonstrated the kind of faith that can only be compared by the heroes of faith who are mentioned in Heb. 11. Let me assure you that William's story has touched every conference, people were rebuked for their weak faith and decided to learn to trust God, sinners were alarmed about their eternal faith, grieved ones were comforted by the fact that there is light at the end of the tunnel, many have decided to repent and renew their commitment to live the rest of their lives for their savior. Personally, I saw my LIVING SAVIOR in these dramatic events. HE is alive.
My father went to be with the Lord at age 55, when I was in the first year in the seminary in Cairo, Egypt. He was very healthy man and did his exercises every day early in the morning. We were shocked. It was unexpected and we never understood, till now, why God would take, without any warnings, such a wonderful, godly man, full of love for his Savior. I remember that one day I told mom as we were grieving and feeling the deep pain of his loss in our hearts, "mom if I can call dad from earth, and ask him to come back, he would answer, please do not let me leave this wonderful, loving, peaceful heaven and come back to your sinful, full of evil earth. I am now in the bosom of my Jesus, it is very short time and you will join me". Soon we will all meet with our beloved ones in the heavenly mansions. Hallelujah, amen.
Posted by: Fadi Jadoun on May 29, 2007 [Other]
Dear William,
I don't know where to start from, I do not know how to talk to a person who is now is heaven and a person who I never met before, all what I know is that your heart has touched mine, your love to the Lord has given me a boost to go stronger, to know that NOTHING on this earth is worth the attention.......Rev. Yasmine was talking and talking about you.....I just want to tell you as a member of Christ's body that I am proud of you, I will follow your steps and I will always remember you..................
Your Parents are heros, you should know what they did, you should know that they thanked the Lord for you were a reason for many people to know Him as their Lord and Savior, you glorified the Lord and I am sure that this is what you wanted to do.........................
I am not gonna say bye, but rather, see you one day.............
Posted by: Joseph Nassralla on May 28, 2007 [Other]
we heared about william from p nikola yasmen in NC conferance he share with us the tistemony and i am realy touched and i get a new understanding of the life that god is about life not about death and its about him not about me and god give me anew words and a new music for a new song that i ll do it in my new cd as an arabic singer speacialy touched by william and his family and his blessing pastor and all the church bless you we praying for you we will put the link to our ministry if you dont mind its www.mediaforchrist.net bless you .....
Posted by: Olivia on May 26, 2007 [School (student)]
I Will Always Miss You William , I Love You !! R.I.P xxx
Posted by: Nadine Sarnouk on May 25, 2007 [Family/Relative]
hey william.
it's me again Nadine.i miss u soooooooo much william u r always in my mind and in my heart.i love u. dont be afraid for frogetting u. im still schoked and sad about what happened but at the same time i am happy for being in heaven.and i know that i will see ur face again.dont forget us william.love u so much.
Posted by: Sleiman Abou-Zeid on May 20, 2007 [Church]
I'm dad now and i know how hard is to loose a child.It's too hard to find words to explain what happens,it's hard to imagine that was the will of God,but i'm sure he loves you in a special way because you trust him & you put your lifes in his hands,he will not leave you alone.
All my condeleance,but be sure William is waiting for you in the paradise,he's praying for you and he's now your 'Ange Gardien'.
May the Lord bless you all
Sleimam Abou-Zeid
Posted by: Nicolas Yasmine on May 19, 2007 [Church]
7abibi "Wilo lalalilo"
the way I used to call you. You know that you were like my own son. I loved you and I will always do. You will never disappear from my memories. God gave me the privilege to be your Pastor for 6 years, to pray for you and with you, to baptize you, and to see you growing and blossoming like a fragrant flower and you gave me the hardest time ever in my 22 years of pastoral ministry to preach in your funeral... Wilo, that was the hardest moment in my life, but I stood up there on the pulpit proud of you knowing that a very special child of God was called up home.
I still remember that few days before your departure I saw you wearing a blue jeans which exactly the same of mine and which you bought from the same store, and to my surprise, you had the same size of mine!! I couldn't believe it; Wilo became the same size of mine... At that moment, I had so many dreams for your future spiritual life and ministry... Oh you don't know how much I miss you.
I pray that the Lord will let you know how your life and departure changed many lives, you also changed so many things in me too...
Wilo, enjoy the presence of your/our Savior. It is a matter of moments and we will join you. There, we will enjoy an everlasting fellowship, where death will disappear and will never be able to hurt your big heart anymore.
I don't tell you "good-by," rather "good-night" and see you soon in the bright shiny morning on the clouds of glory.
Your proud big brother, friend and Pastor.
Assis
Posted by: Georges Tabet on May 16, 2007 [Family/Relative]
hey william.
u dont know how much i miss u.
i miss playing with u
u dont know how sad i was when i first knew about the accident 22/4/2007.
so goodbye my cousin
Posted by: Michael Shaya on May 15, 2007 [Family/Relative]
Wiliam je voulais te voir une derniere fois avant que tu disparaisse.Quand j'ai su que tu es mort j'ai pleurer pandans un bon bout de temps.Wiliam ton esprit est fort mais ta foix est mille fois plus forte.
de: Michael Shaya iben samir shaya
A: Fady sarnouk
Posted by: Stephanie Yasmine on May 11, 2007 [Church]
William was one of my best guy friends; whenever we went out somewhere he was always there with us. I've enjoyed every second I've spent with Willo. I will never forget his peaceful, shining blue eyes and the smile that never disappeared from his face. I never heard him complain, he always tried to ask and know more how he should please God and how to witness to his friends. Although he lived only 15 short years, he has done enough for all of those who know him to be touched by his love towards them and most importantly towards God. I was personally touched by the life and death of this remarkable friend, he has taught me that life is short; I now have a complete new view to life, all thanks to you Willo . I will never forget you William, I know that you're the happiest person right now; now that your in our beloved saviour's presence. You will always be in our hearts and I look forward to see you again in heaven.
“Then WE which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with THEM (William) in the clouds, to meet the LORD in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”
1 Thessalonians 4:17
Fadi, Rola, Sammar, Lea, Dayvoushi :P... I love you all a lot; you really are like my own family and i thank God for that.
You will always be in my prayers.
Posted by: Debra Hurteau on May 10, 2007 [Other]
I've known William for almost two years, He was one of my son's (Alexandre Hurteau) best friends at school.(A.C.R.N.). I am a surveillant at the school and in talking with our whole team, never did anyone have a problem with William. Even when he didn't agree with us he did it in a respectful manner.
He Always had a smile for us, and when I'd been absent for a few days for whatever reason, he'd come and say hi and that he'd missed seeing me.
He always had a servants heart, especially on Pizza day! When he would come and ask if we need anything in hopes of an extra piece of pizza. And I think the thing I will miss most is the way he would say AHH! MADAME!! with his little accent and his beautiful smile.
My son has good friends and William was definitely one of them that we were never concerned about. Alex went several times home with William and was so warmly welcomed by William's family. Mrs. Sarnouk, Alexandre really appreciated your after school snacks. William's life spoke so strongly of the type of parents he had, and so never were we concerned when Alex would be at William's home.
Although he will be missed our assurance and hope is that we will soon all be re-united in Heaven with our Heavenly father.
To the Family,
May God give you the peace that passes all understanding and the blessed assurance of being together for all of eternity.
Debra Hurteau
or as William called me Madame
Posted by: Rosine Shammas Sioufi on May 10, 2007 [Church]
My dear William,
I have few but very clear memories of you. September 1993 was the first time I came to The Cote Vertu church. I remember when I first attended the Youth Group and on a chair sat Damress with you on her lap. I didn't know anyone then but I assumed that you were her child. You were the most beautiful child I have ever seen (and having 3 kids of my own whom in my eyes are perfect, you still hold that title)! I kept staring at you all the time.
It was apparent that you cast a spell on everyone that looked at you. You must have been God's angel sent from above. I remember going to Damress's house once (before she got married) and her room was filled with laminated pictures of you.
Being now so far away from Montreal, I got the news from my brother a few days ago and he sent me the link to this website, but I'm ashamed to say that it took me a few days to muster up the courage to open it.
Fadi and Rola: I pray that God will give you the strength to carry on. I wish I could give you encouraging words, but I'm sure you have a circle of friends and family who are supporting you in every way. All I can do is pray for you. You must be so proud to know that your child is in heaven where we all hope to be someday. William just got there before us and is probably saving seats for his family and friends when it becomes due time for us to join him. I can't wait!
Posted by: Dany Sarnouk on May 09, 2007 [Family/Relative]
In 2002, I was in jmeilieh. I didnt want to stay there coz I had no friends but nadine.That summer vacation is unforgettable coz it was then when i met a cousin I had never met before, a young boy with a smiley face all the time who loved to play basket.Then we became friends and my parents wanted to leave but I wanted to stay coz I had so much fun with him.We spent the whole summer vacation together and we waited for him me and nadine every year but he never came.His grandma told us everytime she speaks with him taht he asked her to tell us not to play basketball with some guys in jmeilieh coz we're gonna loose(he meant me and nado) and asked her to tell us to wait for him coz he plays really good and he's gonna win.So Will we played many times with them and some of those times WE WON.Will ur the sweetest angel I ever met.I will never forget u and the most amazing summer vacation I've spent..And everytime I play Ose ou Verite I'll remember u.Dany
Posted by: Nadine Salim Sarnouk on May 08, 2007 [Family/Relative]
I don't know what to say...In sunday 22/4/2007 I was in jmaylieh. I woke up to a very sad news.My father told me that William is dead.I was shocked and i started to cry.And i said in my heart that i was waiting for him in summer,nobody has believed what is going on.I remember him very much when he was in Lebanon.we were friends and we were all together(william,dany,georges and me)and most of the time william,dany and me.every summer his grandma told us that William will not come to Lebanon so we were just sad.we missed him very much.I promise you william.I will pray for you every day and you are always in my mind,I will never forget you William.hope You will never forget us.I pray every day to stay with you in heaven.In the past i was waiting for you in lebanon,and now you are waiting for me in heaven.Your friend Nadine from Lebanon.
Posted by: Nick Sarraf on May 08, 2007 [Other]
To Sarnouk family,
We're deeply sadden about your loss of young William. We were shocked to learn of his sudden departure. Although he's in a better place with God as he always wanted. Please stay strong in your faith with Jesus Christ and that we will all unite with him one day.
May God comfort you now and all the days to come. Our prayer with you and the extended family including (Dagher's in New Jersey) and may his memory be eternal.
Nick & Rita Sarraf
Sydney Australia
Posted by: Christian de Courville on May 07, 2007 [School (student)]
je connai William depuis ma 3ieme aner du primaire . Mais une chose que j'oublirai jammais c'est qu'il avait toujours le sourir et le morale. Et c'est avec honeur que je puisse le conaitre .
Posted by: Grace Andrawos on May 05, 2007 [Church]
i know william since im a kid..he was in my church in cote-vertu..he was an amazing guy..and very goodlooking as u can see..he loved everyone and he had an amazing heart..its a big big big lost for everyone but obviously alot more for hes parents brothers & sisters..and the rest of the family..last time i saw william was at ayman kafrouni concert in cote-vertu church that day he came and he was talking to me and Grace Rahbani..we were taking pictures and he was laughing at me and her because we were acting stupid in them..its pretty hard to accept the fact that..a guy that u know since ur a kid..and a guy that u saw not to long ago just dies and leaves for this world..and u just cant believe,u tell urself "i was talking to him not to long ago..or i saw him and we were fooling around together" and then BOOM ,u dont see him anymore..i just hate thinking about it..but i have to because i know its going to happen to me one day or another even if i dont want it to..but god has a plan for all of us
its pretty sad to know that hes not living on this world with us anymore but i guess it was hes time like its going to be ours one day.. the positif thing..he was ready no matter what he wasnt scared of death because he was with the lord..
he was really young and he still had alot to live..but hes in a better place now..with no stress,no worries,no tears,no broken hearts,no nothing except joy love and eternal life...
i would like to say to hes parents that they had a wonderful kid and they must be proud of what he is..stay strong,never give up..one day ull see him again when god thinks its the right time..
may god be with hes parents,with hes sister lea and hes brother david..and all the rest of the family..
much love to every person that was close or knew him
i love youu so much William..i hope u could see that..
becausee so many many manyy people love you on this earth..ur missing to everyone.. im going to pray everynight..so one day ill go to heaven just like u..and meet u once again..
Grace Andrawos!
Posted by: Ryan Elias on May 05, 2007 [Family/Relative]
Hi Sarnouk family.
This is Ryan Elias from Gatineau, son of Samir and Samira Elias. You came to visit us 3 years ago. It was the first time I had seen you. Me and My brother spent most of our time playing with the boys. I got to know William and realised he was a really happy guy. We were playing hockey in our basement and, even thow he was in the losing team, he always kept a smile and was laughing all the time. We then went upstairs later that evening to play on the xbox. He had never played the game that I showed him and he loved it so much. We were getting all excited, but then his parents said that they had to leave. Before leaving he said "I'll win next time" and left with a smile. That is the only memory I have with William and I will cherish it for the rest of my life. William left an impression on me because I had never seen anybody so joyful all of the time. He was so respectful and kind, someone to look up to. Everyone should be proud to have known him. I am very sorry for your loss. May god help you threw this. He is in a better place and is looking down on all of us.
Posted by: Jean - Pierre on May 05, 2007 [Church]
Me and william we have been best friends for along time, even when we where in diffrent countries. Wiliam always thought about evry one and he was the best christian i knwo of my age.
We never know what we have untill we lose it , i never realised what a brother i had untill we moved away , but even then , i dint miss him much as i am missing him now.In all the people that i know , he was the person who knew me the better and the only one that i had the courage to tell him all my secrets , but even now , i pray for god to tell him things that i want to tell him.
The only thing that makes us happy for him , is that now he is in Heaven wis our Lord and i hope that the day that ill see him again isent too long...but the only thing that im sure of is that he is happy more then ever right now.Ill never have someone like u as a brother or as a friend.We made a promise to each other before i left , is that we will stay best friends for ever , he kept his promise and now im goin to keep mine.
Posted by: Michelle Choucair on May 04, 2007 [Family/Relative]
Bonjour... Je m'appelle Michelle et j'aimerai vous faire part de mes sentiments. Je suis la cousine de William et j'ai toujours été très attachée à lui. Il est un ami indispensable et un frère extraordinaire. Ce garçon au coeur pur va laisser une énorme cicatrice au fond de mon coeur et au fond du coeur de tous ceux qui le connaîssaient de loin ou de près. Willy est un véritable héros, ce qu'il a changé dans ce monde est incroyable. Il n'a fait que le bien, il a incroyablement ensoleillé nos vies. Mon prince charmant ne voulait que servir les autres et le Seigneur. Il était toujours prêt à aider les autres. Un joueur de hockey professionnel, aux yeux bleus pétillants qui font fondre le coeur. Son sourire exceptionnel me rendait folle! Je ne l'oublierai jamais et il va incroyablement me manquer. Par contre, je sais qu'il est dans le royaume de notre Sauveur Jésus Christ et je suis consciente qu'il est plus vivant et content que n'importe qui sur cette planète et il le mérite tellement. Je peux vous nommer toutes ses qualités, mais dites-vous qu'il se rapprochait énormément de la perfection et maintenant il l'a atteinte.
Que Dieu soit avec vous.
Je vous aime Fadi, mon jeune homme à moi, Rola, mon énergie et jeune femme adorée, Samar, ma complice, Léa, mon amour, David, mon chéri...
Ne perdez surtout pas espoir, le royaume des cieux est proche.
Posted by: Shadi & Mary on May 04, 2007 [Church]
I’ve been hearing stories about William from people who have been fortunate enough to have known him very well, but I on the other hand wasn’t that lucky. I wasn’t close to William given that we rarely saw each other. I met William through my fiancé Shadi at church. When Shadi first came to Canada, William was a little baby, and he saw him grow into a kind hearted and fabulous young man. He loved William so much that he would point him out to me every time he saw him, so from far I knew who William Sarnouk was, and then we finally met. Like everyone else, the instant I met him, I knew that this boy was different. Something about the way he smiled and looked at me gave me the distinct feeling that he was genuine. His kindness and respect towards others made him stand out, and although I can’t put my finger on what exactly made William so lovable, it was easy to tell that he was adored by all. Just imagine what kind of an individual William was that he left such an impression on a girl who hardly knew him.
Fadi and Rola, Shadi & I strongly believe that William was kind, polite and brilliant because of the way you raised him. He had marvellous parents who guided him on the right path and with your values, morals and teachings, you steered your son into the hearts of all who knew him, and most important of all, you taught him to believe in our saviour Jesus Christ. Samar, you also had a big part in William’s upbringing and he was blessed to have had you as a second mother to him. Lea and David, I saw with my own eyes how William was protective of you both, you were very fortunate to have had a brother like him.
After all that you have been through, your faith towards God still remains strong, and truthfully, that has touched me so much that it has brought me even closer to the Lord.
May God almighty comfort you now and all the days of your lives. And please don’t ever forget that William is in a place where there is no pain and no suffering but joy, love and peace… and best of all, he’s with Jesus Christ!!!
Shadi & I will continue praying for you all. God bless you and your family!
“You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand”. (John 13:7)
Posted by: George Hilal on May 04, 2007 [Church]
Dearest William
Very happy knowing you...
Very said for your early departure....
We will never forget your lovely face...
We will never forget your lovely smile....
We will never forget your radiant presence in our life...
We love you forever ........
May Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ heavenly comfort and bless Fadi and Rola........
George & Sylva Hilal
Posted by: Rami Eid on May 04, 2007 [Church]
Much was said about you William.....and I'm speechless about what to add.....It's not Good-Bye William...it's see you soon...
The below is to encourage us that death is the gate for an eternal life with God.....'niyyelak ya William..you are now with Jesus'
The below is extracted from 'The Prophet'-Gibran
Than Almitra spoke, saying, "We would ask now of Death."
And he said:
You would know the secret of death.
But how shall you find it unless you seek it in the heart of life?
The owl whose night-bound eyes are blind unto the day cannot unveil the mystery of light.
If you would indeed behold the spirit of death, open your heart wide unto the body of life.
For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one.
In the depth of your hopes and desires lies your silent knowledge of the beyond;
And like seeds dreaming beneath the snow your heart dreams of spring.
Trust the dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.
Your fear of death is but the trembling of the shepherd when he stands before the king whose hand is to be laid upon him in honour.
Is the sheered not joyful beneath his trembling, that he shall wear the mark of the king?
Yet is he not more mindful of his trembling?
For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?
And what is to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?
Only when you drink form the river of silence shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.
Posted by: Jessica Shaya on May 03, 2007 [Church]
William was a very beautiful person from the outside and even more in the inside. I was really shocked when I heard what happened to him. But im sure that now he is in peace, in a better place with our Holy Father. The last time I saw him was thursday april 19 when I was at my aunt's house and he was playing hockey. This boy inspired me a lot . I pray for you Sarnouk family. God is with you and will always be. I hope to see you soon William because someday we will all be reunited with our beloved ones and our Lord.
Posted by: Jessica Sebali on May 03, 2007 [Friend]
Dear Sarnouk family,
I’m deeply sorry about your grave loss for William. I was completely upset when I heard the sad news. Although he left us with pain he is now in a better place, he is with God and there is nothing better than that. William was a great guy even though we didn’t talk much I knew he was great, kind, loving and caring. Everybody loved him because he was pure. You couldn't ask for a better son. We are praying for you guys and you are always going to be in our prayers and thoughts. I also want to say that I know it’s hard to lose a family member because I had the same problem as Lea and David have now. I also lost a family member, I lost my brother. It’s not easy it’s a huge loss but if this is God’s will then His will shall be done. I wish I could have known him more. I am truly sorry. Thinking of you and praying for you.
Posted by: Johnny Saglam on May 02, 2007 [Friend]
hi sarnouk family its me johnny from the chomedy team how are u feeling im really sorry with all my heart and all my condolences i really felt bad from wat i heard i wish u and the family strenght ill miss u william u were like a brother to me like my lil bro :) i never new this would happen im really sorry i couldnt beleive my ears once i heard this i cried and still am now in my heart my heart is broken but u are in a better place now r.i.p brothers for lifee ciao will...
Posted by: Samer Hokayem on May 02, 2007 [Church]
I never really knew william as much as i wanted to, never really got the chance to know him alot, but from what i saw and heard he was a very kind lovable fun kid who would be a great friend to anyone who ever met him. Just knowing william was a great pleasure he was always friendly and there for you, but i know that he is now with God and soon we will join him. There is nothing we are going to take from this life and God has put us here for reason. To preach his word and obey and praise him. He was a great christian not by name as most people are he was a true christian who wanted to serve God and make a difference in people's lives by introducing him to them. That was what made william different then others and that is what we as christians should do as well. i offer my condolences to the sarnouk family who all of them seemed friendly and what a terrible loss. But to everything God has a reason. I do hope he the best for the sarnouks and remember that God is with us and we will soon be with him.
Posted by: Joseph and Michèle (Micha) Srouji on May 02, 2007 [Church]
I would like to thank God for the example William left us, to live for the Lord, to have the goal to tell others everyday about what he has done in our lives, to stand for our faith, and be ready to defend Christ's death on the cross.God deserves our best like William gave Him.The service was beautiful and all that was said about William's life, desires, love for his friends and family was amazing and touching.
I was shocked like everyone when i heard the news, the thought of what could his parents be living or doing now never left my mind. As a mother i could imagine the heart of a mother and father hurting and grieving for their child. We feel your pain and loss and we are praying for you Fadi, Roula, Samar, David and Lea.
I thank God for your love and dedication to the Lord and it shows in the way you raised your beautiful son. His spirit and love for God are amazing, the care he has for the rest of his unsaved family, friends and people is so great. It challenges us and helps think daily about our purpose in life here on earth, and how important it is to raise our kids, developping their Christian responsibilities. I feel so little in front of William, God loved him so much and was soooooooooo pleased with his work here on earth that he longed to see him and hug him. I feel like He is telling him this verse from Matt. 25:21 "Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!" Nialak ya William.
Be comforted for God is pleased with you too. I can't but imagine your dedication and surrender to God's will with your immediate acceptance and faithful respond when God decided to take your son's life to a new life. It is the next life that we are all longing for that William is enjoying now with his Lord and Savior. What you are going thru is a perfect illustration of what Abraham lived when he was getting ready to take the life of Isaac, and of what Job endured as well. This is a perfect living testimony. It wasn't until now that i came to realise what Abraham and Job endured, and how we must live and accept all things from God. Praise God and thank you for being such good examples for all of us around you. May God bless you and keep you in his care and comfort your hearts with His love. Be comforted, he has saved many blessings for you yet to come.
Joseph and I love you dearly and are blessed by knowing you. God bless you and your family and may He grant William the wishes of his heart; the salvation of the people he most cared and prayed for.
Posted by: Marwan Batri on May 01, 2007 [Church]
William to me and to many of his brothers and sisters was a young man who lived a life that he knew came from God because he did everything that God gave him with all his heart, mind and strength in spite of all the hardship that he faced on this earth. He loved God and the body of Christ and wanted to do what was pleasing in the sight of our Lord.
I can't wait to see him in Heaven where I am sure that a mansion is prepared for him and where the Glory of God is radiating for all who are there.
Posted by: Patricia Batchoun Rizk on April 30, 2007 [Church]
Je me rappelle comme si c’était hier la première fois que j’ai vue William. Il était encore bébé et je l’ai trouvé tellement beau avec un sourire qui illumine son visage.
Les années ont passé et je l’ai vue grandir avec une personnalité remarquable et son dévouement pour le seigneur. Je me suis dit, j’aimerais tant avoir un enfant joyeux comme lui et j’aimerais tant apprendre de la belle éducation des ses parents merveilleux.
William, tu n’es peut-être pas parmi nous, mais tu es vivant dans le ciel prés de ton sauveur, entrain de le louer.
Fadi, Rola, Léa et David, je vous aime beaucoup.
William, tu vas beaucoup me manquer.
Je t’aime beaucoup et on se verra un jour
Posted by: Salim Batri & Family on April 30, 2007 [Church]
William will always be remembered for his keen love to Jesus Christ and his simplicity in sharing the Lord with others. He has been a blessing to us, and others alike and his example will strengthen our faith and draw us closer to God.
May the Lord bless those who shared their testimonies with us and that those who have not experienced salvation yet, that they open their hearts and minds to the saving truth of Jesus Christ.
Fadi, Roula, Lea and David. We love you.
Salim, Mona, Marwan and Sami
Posted by: Melyssa Tremblay on April 30, 2007 [School (student)]
Chers parents de William ,je veux juste vous encourager. Si vous avez accepté le Seigneur Jésus dans votre coeur vous allez le revoir un jour, comme William avait fait. Sentez vous bien, William est au cieux avec le Seigneur Jésus.
Posted by: Simon Sidarous on April 30, 2007 [Friend]
I've known William from Church ever since he was very young and I got to know him even better in the past couple of months form the chabiba. We played a lot of hockey together. One thing I noticed about William while playing with him was his love for sports. But more importantly, I noticed that William had an even grater love for God. He was a great Christian even at his young age, one that we can all learn things from.
When I heard the news about what happened at the hockey tournament, I was devastated and in shock. I knew how much he was excited for that hockey tournament, he had talked to me about it for weeks. But despite all this sadness, I know that William is in a better place than us now, and we will see him soon.
May God be with William's parents, his sister Léa, his brother David, and the rest of his family. May God bless them and comfort them during this difficult time. Will tu me manques beaucoup, on t'oubliera jamais...mais on se verra au ciel bientot!
Posted by: Mirella on April 30, 2007 [Church]
I should never forget this lovely beautiffull boy and full of energy, william! though I saw him once or twice, I still have a vivid memory about him when I saw him competing with his father for who can drink faster the coke. I was on the same table, that day, on one of the summer retreat of the church, and watched this hapening beside me. it left in me a joyful excitment and a memory of that fullharted courageaous boy.
May the Lord bless many families with a kind of william,
Mirella
Posted by: Jonathan Michel on April 30, 2007 [Friend]
William was a friend of mine. I knew him since 8th grade at the ACRN so that means we'v been friends for 2 years. William wasn't only a friend, he was a good friend and a good christen. I know that now he's beside God and the others that are with him. I also want to think God for giving me a friend like him and that i'm really thankful.
Posted by: Souad & Robert Helou on April 30, 2007 [Friend]
Our dearest William,
We expect that green leaves turn yellow before falling, and beautiful flowers wither before dying. We also expect that fall, not spring, comes before winter. It is very difficult to face the unexpected. Your unexpected departure, without God’s grace, is unbearable. But our omnipotent God is transforming the unbearable trial to an indescribable blessing.
William, we wish that your beautiful blue eyes can see what the Lord is doing through your faithful short life, and through your painful sudden death.
Years ago, you were the sweetest and most beautiful baby we have ever seen, who filled our hearts with so much joy. Your lovely pictures were hanging everywhere in our house, but they are, and will be, hanging in our hearts for ever, because you are very dear & very precious to us
With God’s grace, you grew up to become the sweetest and most beautiful teenager. But your inner beauty was overwhelming. You had a heart that flows with love and charm, which made your angelic face shine with spiritual beauty, and attractiveness.
We cannot believe that you already are with your Savior whom you dearly loved and faithfully served. You are alive in heaven, but you also are very alive in our hearts & our memories. You are in God’s presence, but your influence is present in our midst.
We know that the Godly young man, William, is the William that we know because of God’s work in his life. But we also know that William is William; because of his parents work in his life. William is William; because of Im-William Rola, and Abou-William Fadi. May the Lord comfort their broken hearts, and strengthen them to continue their task in the lives of their dear children Leah & David.
William, we love you and your family VERY VERY MUCH. And we are looking forward to seeing you over there.
Tante Souad & Amo Robert Helou
Posted by: Jessica Kandis on April 30, 2007 [Church]
I knew William when I was too young but we left church for a while and then we came back. I was starting to know him and I noticed that he was a very nice boy so beautiful, always smiling and very kind to everybody and me. I was shocked when I knew what happened to him and couldn't believe it I asked my parents why it happened and why a very nice boy like him died. I will miss William even though I didn't know him for a long time . I will not forget him. I know that he is with Jesus now in heaven. I remember the last time I saw him was at church and the last word that he told me was "Hi". and now I tell him bye and see you soon William.
Posted by: Sandra Atweh on April 30, 2007 [Friend]
i was devastated to hear the news... even overseas, william has been my friend since infancy and continued to be even online.
the joy of him being in a better place and having had an influential life, after the shock, now overcomes the grief of him passing away...
William, you'll never be a memory, but you'll always be a celebration of God's glorification in life and in death.
Posted by: H on April 30, 2007 [Other]
Hello
I am from Sweden and i´ve by accident been sent e-mails from Maya and the others. First I just threw them away. I thaught they were spams. But after reading one I got more interested since i also am christian. I was very happy too see that people in a completely different part of earth was so full of love to God and eachother. I taught I would read another happy lovefull mail when I got the mail about William. Since I a few years ago lost a family member in a suddenly accident so I knew how you guys are feeling. And I cried when I saw the slideshow. It hurt. I.am very sorry for your loss. But your lucky to have eachother and I hope you will take care of Williams family . We are all children of God and that makes us brothers and sisters. Show eachother that unconditional love like a family. And I think you will make it threw this hard time.
Posted by: Rachel Andraos on April 30, 2007 [Church]
we traveled to canada in the summer because of the war nd then we went to church in montreal where we used to go when we lived there..nd one day the pastor nicolas yassmine invited the youth to his house were we played games nd i got to meet them.that day i met william i ddnt speak much but i've noticed that he was very hyper nd fun and everyone loved him so much.I wish i got the chance to knw him better but GOD's will was to take him and im sure he's happier now.
Posted by: Pascale Batchoun Helou on April 30, 2007 [Church]
I knew William since he was a baby. He was this radiant beautiful boy that would capture the attention and the heart of anyone around him. He was always polite and well behaved.
He was also very smart and would impress us by reading the alphabet off a newspaper by the age of 3 or 4.
By the age of 5 and up, I used to enjoy having him in the class during the Sunday sermon. He was this good and attentive kid that showed me respect as his teacher, when other boys his age used to be rowdy and uninterested.
William's family moved to our street about 2 years ago. I had a chance to play basketball with William and he used to engage James, my 3-year old boy and pass him the ball. He also helped my husband preparing the lawn for the summer. He was always so polite and wanted to make sure that he's doing the right thing, and if he's not, that he wouldn't mind doing it all over again.
I've always loved William for who he was, for his great qualities and his radiant smile. However it was such a joy to see him get baptised 2 years ago and dedicate his life to Christ, and then see him grow and mature in faith as a teenager and not submit to peer pressure.
We've celebrated William's life last week and the heavens have celebrated his arrival. You were so much loved here on earth by all those who met you and you are so much more loved up there that you were called early... it seems God had special plans for you.
Very dear Fadi and Rola, I just remembered a verse when God said: "..for I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". It was a sudden change of plan for all of us when God called William home, and since then, we've been seeing God working among us like never before.
Fadi, Rola and Samar, I love you so much and I can't tell you how much I am touched and moved by your faith and submission to God's will. Thank you for who William was and for what God is doing among us . May God bestow His peace on you every minute of every day. You are always in my prayers and thoughts.
William, you will always be this special William and will always have a special place in my heart,
Looking forward to seeing your lovely face again.
Posted by: Siham Shaya on April 29, 2007 [Church]
He is and will always be an absolutly beautiful person who was just filled with love and kindness. Heaven has opened it gates to welcome the son of God William who is now in peace and in the most precious place where we could be. One day we will all reunite once again but this time with Jesus our savior. I will always love you and never forget you, dear William.
Posted by: Elsie Rahal on April 28, 2007 [Friend]
I know william through my parents, my brothers, through church and he was also my neighbour. He had a face of an angel, and in my opinion he was one. He was one of thoses people who calmed you down just by looking at his face. The one thing that will remain in my memory, something i wont forget and something that struck me so deep, was when he had his accident as a child. Growing up in a christian family i've been around and seen many beleivers strong and weak, but NEVER in my life, have i met a kid, who back then was about 11 years old, who beleived in god and beleived in his work and glorified his goodness the way he did. As a child, he was able to show me and many others of course, that through god ANYTHING is possible. and ONLY through him the impossible is possible. I was amazed to see how he was able to surpass his obstacle with such faith and thankfullness. For this reason, i truly beleive this little boy wasn't like any of us. He was an angel, sent from god to his earthly parents, but taken back by his father in heaven where he belongs. My condolences to his family, aunti roula, 3amo fadi, samar, lea and david, and every other person in his family that i failed to mention. I would like to tell them, that Jesus is with them, and only through him will they be able to go on in life, because through Jesus the impossible is possible. William will be missed, and will be soon reunited with the people who love him most. Tears, pain, death, screaming, sadness are things we do not find in heaven, but things that exist here on earth.....lucky william.
Posted by: Shahe, Kim, and Rachel on April 28, 2007 [Church]
We would like to tell Samar that we are praying for you during this time too, we know how much you were loved by William and what an amazing Aunt you are! We love you so much! May God give you strength and abundant grace and peace during this time!
Love,
Shahe, Kim and Rachel
Posted by: Rabih,Chantal&Victor on April 28, 2007 [Church]
We got to know William well when he started helping us with the sound system at Church. Despite his young age he was very serious in his learning everything. Lately, he was telling me and Shahe to go and sit with our wives and leave him take care of it. He was very sweet. Our dear and beloved William, we will miss you greatly and we'll always remember you as a great inspiration in the Church.
Fadi ,Rola &family,we love you and our prayers are with you.
Posted by: Mélissa Gagné on April 28, 2007 [Other]
J'ai connu William le matin même du tournois. Il était tellement heureux de venir jouer au hockey et de representer son équipe. Je le trouvait sympatique et généreux . Son décès a énormément influencé ma vie spirituel et ma relation avec Dieu.
Posted by: Jérémie Tremblay on April 28, 2007 [Friend]
Je ne connaissais pas vraiment william , mais avec tout ce que mes amis m'ont raconté sur lui , j'aurais vraiment aimé sa etre son ami et apprendre a le connaitre.j'étais présent lors du tournoi et j'ai vu tout ce qui c'est passé et cela m'a fait beaucoup de peine.Je voudrais donner mes sympathie a tous ceux qui le connaisse et surtout a ses parents.Mais je sais que je vais le revoir en haut et qu'il est bien la ou il est.
Posted by: Eli Khoury on April 28, 2007 [Family/Relative]
I am going to miss him a lot
Posted by: Grace Rahbani on April 28, 2007 [Church]
Everytime I think about what happened, I cry...I cry because his story is so touching. It was a great shock to me...the last time I saw him was at the Ayman Kafrouni concert, where he acted...Quite a bit ironic how in the play he dies...and then less than 2 months later, it actually happens...after this experience, I've changed...i've become closer to Jesus because really it showed me how life is so short, and no one ever knows when his/her time will come to leave this earth...after what happened, it hit me "If I die right now...where am I going?" This question frigthened me, but now I am reassured that when I close my eyes on this earth, I will open them and see Jesus and all those who have left us behind, like William, and my dad, who passed away in January...Yes, it's heart breaking, it's sad, it's painful...but Jesus is here by our side to comfort us and give us strength to go on. I still don't know why this happened to him...even though it had been such a long time I hadn't seen him, after what everyone said about him, I wished I could be his best friend...We can't ask God why, we just have to accept it because He knows everything and has everything planned...After his loss, so many people came to know Jesus...so maybe that's a reason why God let it happen...we never know...but we know that we will see him in heaven one day...He was such an amazing boy with an incredible faith...I do wish I was like him, and I promise to try...I love him so much, God bless him for who he was...He has left something good with everyone, and he definately had a great impact on my life. May God comfort his family in such a difficult time, I've been through it and I understand what they feel...Love you so much William I'll see you in heaven :)
Posted by: Nathalie Antoun on April 28, 2007 [Other]
ummm, i don't know what to say..... it has been long time for me that i didn't see william... since he left lebanon....but i heard alot about him and his testemony about God....i was really touched..... when i heard this bad news about his death... i got shocked... i didn't believe at the first time... cuz everyone use to tell me that he's doing great after his operation in his head....
and all i can say that we won't know what god wants and why.... but we have God that can help us through all this......and i know that WILLIAM that great guy, that is so beautiful from the outside but more beautiful from the inside, which is the important thing.... he loved God so much, is in a BETTER place... he's with God..... and of course we wiil see him again in heaven............
Miss you already William!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Kevin Rahal on April 28, 2007 [Church]
William was my best friend in church. He always went to the shabibe and always prayed for everybody. I will never forget the amazing moments we spend together.
I knew William since I was in the church. Since Jean-Pierre and Andrew left Canada we would always stick together in summer.But now that William left the earth and join the people with the Lord,William is in a place happier than any place.
May God Bless the Sarnouk's family!
William's beloved friend, Kevin!
Posted by: Nouhad Raoub on April 28, 2007 [Church]
Tres cher William,
Je ne peux que voir l amour que tu as envers les autres a travers ton petit sourire et ton regard rayonnant et innocent.
Tu etais pret a rendre service a tous.
En effet, j ai pu voir en toi le gentil jeune homme qui se respectait et respectait les autres.
Cette grande famille Chretienne benie, qui a perdu dans la chair, un frere et un fils, a vu naitre beaucoup d autres dans l'esprit.
Ce verset me vient toujours a l esprit: "J'ai combattu le bon combat, j'ai acheve la course, j'ai garde la foi; desormais la couronne de justice m est reservee, le Seigneur, le juste Juge, me la donnera dans ce jour la."
Je t'aime William
Nouhad Raoub
Posted by: Gabriel Zikry on April 28, 2007 [Friend]
WILLIAM était comme la parole de DIEU car il arrivait toujours à défoncer la plus dure des armures!!!
Posted by: Andrew Mekhael on April 28, 2007 [Family/Relative]
Me and William we were like brothers well actually he was the best friend of my brother and he spent all his day in our home i loved him a lot i will miss him i will even if he is in Heaven with
God , god bless him , he is a blessing to all of us i know that he is happy and if he is happy why we wont be too i want the best for him and i know if William was here he will tell us to not cry anymore i loved him i will always... i know that you are in peace my brother...
Posted by: Ayman and Nelly Surial on April 28, 2007 [Friend]
On the day we celebrated William’s life, we heard on the news that a 14 year old boy in Montreal died as a result of a fistfight over a baseball cap. The Lord chose to take William home in starkly different circumstances; while participating in a sport activity designed to be an outreach mission as well. We remembered Pastor Robert Helou’s words a few days ago, “It is far more important to learn how to die, than to learn how to live”.
As we listened to the testimonies during William’s celebration of life, it became clear to us the kind of person he was. The Lord places certain believers in churches, who he uses as a source of special blessing to the entire church. This was and is William. His school principal said that “William was like a Daniel at school, like a Nehemiah”.
As the casket was lowered into the ground, I thought of William as a Daniel. Then I thought of a couple of verses in Daniel 12:2-3:
“And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, Some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting contempt.
Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever.”
Fadi and Rola, take heart that this is William, shining like a bright star forever and ever.
Posted by: Nathalie Antoun on April 28, 2007 [Other]
I wanted to say that i'm so sorry for what happened to william, i'm still shocked..... but one thing for sure that we all know is that he with the lord in a better place....... i didn't know william that much.... i know when from the time he was in lebanon long time ago..... but i feel like i know him so much.... and really he touched me so much.......
may he rest in peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jason Rahal on April 27, 2007 [Family/Relative]
He is a very special guy.He is the brother of my best friend. He is very strong and very good. bye
Posted by: Maher Najem on April 27, 2007 [Church]
His love to Jesus
Posted by: Nady Rizk on April 27, 2007 [Church]
A Gift for life and death…
When I knew that William passed away my heart was broken.
Then I realized that he's with the Lord and I felt joy.
William is a very special young man. The minute I met him I felt the 'William Magic' and I told my wife I would like to have a son like him.
He was good looking from the outside but magnificent from the inside. Always radiant with a big smile on his face…
I discovered that he likes soccer and he’s a German fan like me. One day I was in a soccer store buying a German National Team T-Shirt for me when I thought of William. I don't know why, but I felt that I wanted to tell him that I love him. Without hesitation I bought one for him too.
He was very surprised and happy when I gave it to him. He ran to his dad and told him look what I got...
Time passed and William passed away... the day of his funeral, seconds before lowering the coffin, his dad pulled out the t-shirt with tears in his eyes, looked at me, said my name and put the t-shirt on Williams coffin.
At that moment I realized what I did when I thought of William at that soccer store.
It's not about the shirt, it's about love.
It was a gift of Love.
Sometime we don't realize that the things we do or say to the people we love will make a difference.
That gift made a difference in his life and his death...
William I love you and I'm sure I'll see your face again...
Posted by: Lynda Boukouna on April 27, 2007 [Family/Relative]
Fadi, Rola, Samar David & Léa et l'ensemble de leurs proches,
Que Dieu vous donnent la Foi et le Courage de vous relever de ce coup dur , de cette tragédie innatendue et de continuer votre chemin.
Je suis une employée chez Fadi, et sans connaitre William en personne, j'ai l'impression de l'avoir connu à travers la bonté de son père, sa gentillesse, sa trenquilité, sa sagesse, et son amour pour ces proches.
Je ne me pose même pas la question: Comment était William?
Il ne pouvait être que pareil ou mieux que ceux qui l'ont mis au monde. **Ina Lilahi oua Ina Illayhi Radjioun**
Posted by: Joyce Haddad on April 26, 2007 [Church]
I would just like to say that William was the sweetest boy I have ever met. Every time I would see him he would smile at me and I would see so much happiness in his eyes. William will be missed by many but will remain in our hearts forever. WE Love you William so Dearly and we know that you are in a better and Happier place. We will see you soon William! God Bless all.
Joyce Haddad
Posted by: Antoine Hejeily and Doris Saliba on April 26, 2007 [Church]
To brother Fadi and Sister Roula and Family
We thank God for your Faith and Testimony. whatever we say will never describe the deep sorrow you're feeling.
we would like to share with you at our level the sorrow and pain. we remember the Holy Scriptures telling us that when someone in the body of Christ suffers, the others share somehow in the suffering. John 11:25 is the best consolation: William thru his testimony, baptism etc believed in Jesus, hence he shall surely live!
May the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the Father of Mercy and Grace shower down on you a special anointing from His Holy Spirit to heal you, strengthen you, protect you and console you.
with our true brotherly love in Christ we would like to say how much we're in prayor with you at this time
Antoine and Doris
Posted by: Luis Vicente Ribeiro on April 26, 2007 [School (student)]
j'ai connu will depuis sec.1 et quand je lai connu il avait dit kil etait libanais et personne le croyait...quand on etait en education physique,il encourageait tout le monde et tout ca...il etait vraiment un modele pour nos vies...il faisait bien tout ce kil avait a faire ,iol se comportait bien en classe,il etait sociable,souriant,positif et sa mort a causer que des gens en profitent plus de la vie et de garder un esprit sportif et psychologique comme william
Posted by: Nicole Barazan on April 26, 2007 [Family/Relative]
I didn't really know Wiilliam . But My Mom told me that William was like a second cousin to me ! I remember when you came , in almost 3 years to Ottawa , and that we played with William and everything . My mom told me he was really a smart person !
My mom said that he was such a good guy . I'm sorry for everything that happened! My family are really sad, for William and for you guys ! But we still wish you the best !
Rest In Peace William x0x
Posted by: Chahe & Kimberly & Rachel Khatcherian on April 26, 2007 [Church]
We thank William for always being so precious and we will remember how he loved our daughter Rachel and held, hugged and played with her every Sunday. You are going to be missed so much, but we know that even now the Lord is using you and will continue to do so for many years! We learned that it doesn’t matter what the age of the person is to be your friend, but what their heart is and William’s was on fire for the Lord…what an amazing friend we will miss!But you know what see You in Heaven. We love you Fadi, Rola, Lea and David and are praying for you!
Love,
Shahe, Kim and Rachel
Posted by: Huda Abdulaah on April 26, 2007 [Church]
أخي وابني وحبيبي الغالي وليم
لقد تعلمت منك الخدمة بدون تذمر,منذ ثلاث سنوات وأنا في خدمة رعاية الاطفال في الكنيسة ولا أتذكر مرة واحدة اعتذرت من هذه الخدمة سوى مرة واحدة لأنك كنت تخدم في تنظيم الصوت في الكنيسة ولكن دائما كنت حاضرا لهذه الخدمة وكنت تقول لي يا أخت هدى في أي وقت تحتاجين قولي لي أنا سأبقى مع الاولاد فيما أي شخص اعتذر وحتى لو لم يكن دوري أنا مستعد لآخذ الاولاد في أي وقت,لذلك يا وليم أحبك الرب يسوع لأنك كنت أمينا وهنيئا لك السماء بقرب يسوع الحبيب وأنت تسمع صوته نعما أيها العبد الأمين كنت أمينا في القليل سأقيمك على الكثير ونعما لك رؤية يسوع قبلنا وسنتذكرك ونتذكر براءتك وجمال روحك أتمنى من الرب أن أعيش بقية عمري مثلك باسم الرب يسوع آمين ولن أقول لك وداعا بل الى اللقاء عن قريب أختك في الرب هدى عبدالله
Posted by: Timmy Rahhal on April 26, 2007 [Church]
I just wanted to say to everyone even if we all know that, William was an amazing friend. Me and William were best friends and that it is not because he left us on this earth that we have to give up, he is giving us a message of hope. I gave my heart to the Lord because of him, and I am so thankful. May God bless the Sarnouk family and help them on their journey with their 2 other kids. And we will one day see William again in Heaven.
Sincerely Timmy Rahhal
Posted by: Paul Aouad on April 26, 2007 [Church]
williams was a good friend and i will take is example
paul
Posted by: Amanda Joy Rahhal on April 26, 2007 [Church]
J ai rencontre william a l eglise.Mais,a mes 5 ou 4 ans je devait quitter cette eglise.J ai encore quelques photos avec moi,william et mes cousins.William avait 8ans dans mes photos.La derniere fois que je lais vu etait l annee passe dans un spectacle d un chanteur libanais.Meme si je lais connue pour quelques annee juste dire quelques mots sur comment il etait: Il etait tres gentil,il amait beaucoup Jesus,il etait un garcon qui ne mentait pas,ne trichait pas et il etait toujours a l ecoute.
Merci! Je n ai rien d autre a parler sur lui.Sa fait pas mal de temps que je l ai vu.Cetait tres triste pour moi de savoir qu il est mort.je vous donne toute ma tristesse.Un jour je le verait au paradis.Face a Face dans le ciel.
Amanda Joy Rahhal
Posted by: Stephanie Salloum on April 26, 2007 [Church]
Jesus said I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live even thought he dies
Le Seigneur Jesus a donne sa Vie pour que chacun d'entre nous ne meure pas mais qu'il ait la vie eternelle. Et maintenant William est avec le Seigneur qui l'a amene aupres de lui afin que le coeur de chaque personne prenne conscience du sacrifice du Seigneur Jesus.
Ses actions resteront gravees dans nos memoires car William etait connu comme aimant le Seigneur
Par la grace Du Seigneur nous pouvons annoncer sa mort et sa ressurection en se souvenant de ce que William a fait pour le ministere de Dieu
Que Le Seigneur ,Le Redempteur Eternel et Prince de la Paix console le coeur de ses parents, de ses amis de ses proches.
Nous sommes dans la priere pour eux.
A ceux qui liront ce message, que sera peut etre publie parmi tant d'autres : N'attendez plus. Le seigneur Jesus vous aime Et il a donne sa vie pour vous, pour moi, pour tout homme. Ce que l'homme qui aime Dieu seme, cette semence ne se fera jamais oublier.
A ceux qui n'ont pas donne leur vie a Jesus, le moment est venu de confier votre vie eternelle a celui qui a porte le poids de nos fautes. Le Seigneur Vous offre la Vie Eternelle en don gratuit. Comment refuser la promesse d'un Dieu aimant qui a donne son fils unique pour nous ?
Jesus a donne sa vie pour vous. Un cadeau que rien ne pourra remplacer si vous l'acceptez.
Un jour nous reverrons William !
Stephanie Salloum Eglise des Freres St Laurent
Que Dieu console votre coeur et vous donne tout pour accomplir sa parole.
Posted by: Mirella Hendow on April 26, 2007 [Friend]
Hi William..kifak..?...
um...je suis Mirella si tu ten rapele pas..on etait dans la meme classe en 6ieme annee avec Mme France...on sest connu pour seulement un an mais je pourais dire que tu etait quelqun de vrm drole et cool et meme beau lol:P...je viens de savoir avant hier que tu nous a quitter...:(:(...jen revenais pas..jetait vrm triste...c'est vrm dommage...mais mtn tout le monde sait et meme moi que tu est pret de Dieu et qu'il veillera sur toi pour toujours!...i am really sorry for u and for the family... :(
Mirella Hendow -xxx-
Posted by: Louis-Philippe Bougie on April 26, 2007 [Friend]
I wasn't that close to William, but i knew him long enough to know that he was a really good hockey player, and that he had a great heart. I was there at the hockey cosom tournament when he collapsed, and i knew right away he had entered the Christ' Kingdom. He was one generous and kind little boy that i will never forget. I'm sorry for the ones he left behind, but i am glad he found peace within God presence. William, keep me a spot in your team up there, we will soon play with Abraham for eternity...
Courage and peace to all,
Louis-Philippe Bougie
Posted by: Merling Sapene Ribeiro on April 26, 2007 [Other]
I am the mother of one of his classmates at school, his death has touch our life so deeply, my son, will always remember William, and more than that..., the testimony and the experience to live from so close to see going to the Lord of one of his best friends. My son told me, "I learned from this, that I have to enjoy my life every sigle second, and love even more those around me", I am sure that my son will never be the same again, and this experience is bringing him closer to our Lord.
I as a mother, am profoundly touched by William, and he will always remind me that i have to enjoy and be close to my kids... because we are here just for a short period of time.
I extend the blessing of God to his family, his death has touched our life and be closer to Jesus.
Posted by: Carol Khalil on April 26, 2007 [Church]
you inspired me a lots god bless you
and i will always love you !!!!!!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: Genna on April 26, 2007 [School (student)]
I ONLY KNEW WILLIAM FOR ONE YEAR, BUT IT WAS ENOUGH FOR ME TO LEAVE WORK TO ATTEND THE SERVICE HELD FOR HIM. THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM I THOUGHT WOW THIS KID IS SOOOO CUTE! AND HE WAS! WE PLAYED A HOCKEY TOURNEMENT STUDENTS AGAINST TEACHERS ONE TIME AND HE WAS BY FAR THE BEST PLAYER AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE BEST TEAMATE. HE CHEERED ME ON EVEN THOUGH HE COULD SEE I SUCK AT HOCKEY!!! I WILL REMEMBER WILLIAM AND CONTINUE TO PRY FOR HIS FAMILY!! KEEP THE FAITH, GOD BLESS