Comments on: Javier Santiago Restrepo

By: Rogelio Vaz

Rogelio Vaz — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:04:16 +0000

Diego, Heidi, Santiago: God bless you. I known Javier is by His side. You are all an inspiration to so many families around the world.

My sons Felipe, Carlos Andres and I had the fortune to meet the Sooners volleyball team during the Meet the Sooners event two weeks ago. We also were motivated and inspired by coach Restrepo before entering the event. Best of lucks on this new season. Aim High !! like Javier.

We were visiting OU since my son Felipe is applying for admissions for 2011. We are highly impressed by OU and its people. People like the Restrepo´s and people like the wonderful girls of the volleyball team.

From Panama City, Panama we send our best regards.

Santiago: Muchas bendiciones para toda tu familia y para tu equipo !!

By: Linda Doolin

Linda Doolin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:19:11 +0000

Your beautiful little child is with his Heavenly Father. May God continue to bless and comfort your dear family.

By: Julie Roche

Julie Roche — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:29:30 +0000

I am running with Team in Training to raise funds for cancer. My aunt made a donation in honor of your son. I will be running the Rock N Roll Half Marathon on June 6th, 2010. I will be thinking of him as I complete this endurance event. God bless!
Julie

By: Sheila Connolly Schamber

Sheila Connolly Schamber — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:14:36 +0000

Santiago,
I just Read about your loss and then I found this beautiful tribute to your son. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

Sincerely,
One of your ESU Friends,
Sheila Connolly Schamber

By: Hamid Mortazavi

Hamid Mortazavi — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:43:22 +0000

I had the recent pleasure of meeting the Restrepo Family (Santiago, Heidi, and Diego) in Bogota Colombia while I was on business from the United States and while they visited with family after their tragic loss. Two nights before meeting this incredible family, I was informed by one of Santiago’s brothers that his brother recently lost his youngest son of 4 to cancer. Like any father, I was hurt to know that a family had been visited by such a tragedy.

Two days later I met this beautiful family and was amazed at how strong they all appeared. As I got to feel more comfortable with Santiago and Heidi, I gave my sincere condolences for their loss and I was struck by their inner strength. I was also touched by the love that they had for each other and their son Diego.

I pray that the inner strength and constant love for their son Diego continues for ever. I pray for the lord to bless this family with his healing hand and that Javi’s joyful memory lives on. My heart goes out to Diego’s loss of his younger brother. That being said, I am comforted in knowing that this young man has two unbelievably strong rocks for parents!

Godspeed Little Man, Sweat Dreams Little Man!

By: John Brennick

John Brennick — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:05:59 +0000

A life not shared is a life lost… Javier’s innocence was captured with perfection and I can say I will cherish the images I have of this boy forever even having never met any of these people. I have watched this video well over 10 times in a row in awe of the emotion and love as well as the strength this family shared. That boy is not gone… He is here… Every story you tell of him, he lives on.. He lives that moment over and over, and he always will till the moment you hold him again… And you will hold that boy again. He was an Angel on earth… and now an Angel in heaven. Godspeed to the Restrepo family. Thank you for sharing your Angel with the rest of the world. We are all better for witnessing what you had and thank you Shannon Ho for sharing your talent with the world.

Sincerely,

John Brennick

By: Wong-Orantes Family (Winnie, Robbie, Anthony, Justine)

Wong-Orantes Family (Winnie, Robbie, Anthony, Justine) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:36:46 +0000

We are sorry for your precious loss…. Our hearts and soul go out to your family.. We know and hope you stay strong for Diego who is another awesome boy! He needs you guys and each other.. You will always have great memories of Javi. God took him for a reason…he needs another Angel in heaven!

Sincerely,

Wong-Orantes (robbie&winnie)

By: Jennifer Jacobson

Jennifer Jacobson — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:41:08 +0000

I’m going to have to come back and read the rest of this another time because my eyes are filled with tears and my 3.5 year old Leighton will be asking 20 questions…why? Shannon, you have always truly understood the importance of stopping time for families and this indicates that time is truly fleeting. What a gift! God is good!

By: Michael H. Denardo

Michael H. Denardo — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:56:06 +0000

DEAR COACH…I always knew you were a good guy by how you’ve treated some of the players I’ve personal known from our DFW area. Rachel swears by you as do some of those other players in the metroplex. Andrea McQuaid is going to do well by you, too! having lost my own mother to cancer early in her life on my 20th birthday gives me insight but no relief for your loss. It’s been apparent that your family cares for those in and out. Your son lived well while he was here and now is with our Lord. God bless you and your family. SOONERS, rah!

By: Stacy Olewiler

Stacy Olewiler — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:23:14 +0000

Santiago,

I just heard of your loss. My heart, prayers and tears go out to you and your family.

From one of your extend family VBALL brothers.

Stacy ESU – 81