July 19, 2006
Wednesday 060719
Rest Day
Three year old Jeremy Bloniasz lost his life in a tragic accident
Thursday, July 6th. To Jeremy's parents, Kelly and Jeremy, the
entire CrossFit family offers our deepest sorrow.
In young Jeremy's honor the following kid's workout will be
known from here on as "Jeremy."
Three rounds, 21-15- and 9 reps, for time of:
Broomstick overhead squats
Burpees
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Posted by lauren at July 19, 2006 3:25 PM
tragic to hear. all my best to the family.
I'm so sorry to hear this. My deepest sympathies to the family. Jack
Jeremy and Kelly, words fail me. To say that you have my most sincere and respectful condolences doesn't even come close.
Words can't express the emotions surrounding an event like this.
I'm deeply sorry for your loss.
Anything I could say would be merely an echo of previous posts. With two kids of my own I can hardly imagine an event that would effect me deeper.
I wish you whatever peace you may be able to find at this time.
Our prayers go out to your family. I for one will hold my two little angels extra tight tonight.
The most unnature thing ever is for a parent to bury a child.
Word can even express the deepest sorrow...
From my wife, Pam, and myself, our sincerest prayers and best wishes are with Jeremy's family.
I cannot, simply cannot, fathom the idea of losing my son. It hurts me to think of Jeremy's family in this instance.
To Jeremy's family, my family and I wish you all the best love and condolences during this dark time. I am so sorry. Best wishes to you in the present and fond memories to you all in the future.
God bless and Semper Fi, Jeremy...
I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. I am a parent and I can't imagine anything more difficult.
Jason
You're in my prayers....God's love.
So sorry for your loss Jeremy and Kelly.
I have lost a child too, and no one should ever have to endure that pain. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Kelly and Jeremy, our prayers are with you. May the Peace of the L-rd comfort you.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family.
He must have been an angel that God needed sooner rather than later.
We will do this workout at our next CFKids class here in Rockford in honor of Jeremy.
Please accept my family's deepest condolences for a loss and heartbreak that cannot be ever imagined by anyone else.
I Did Not Die:
Do not stand at my grave and forever weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and forever cry.
I am not there. I did not die.
I'm so sorry for your lose...my sincere condolences.
Kelly and Jeremy,
My most sincere condolences. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during these hard days and nights.
God bless you little one.
One of my relatives wrote this and posted it in Little Jeremy's online guestbook:
He left this world way too soon
On the 6th day of July
Our Lord above called him home
And we are left to wonder why
Little Jeremy was only three
When he walked through Heaven’s door
Jesus was there to greet him
And swung him off the floor
Both were laughing gaily
As Jesus held his little hand
Jeremy’s laughter getting louder
As through Heaven’s garden they ran
Motorcycles & fire trucks
Sports and army toys galore
Were all spread out to play with
Right there on Heaven’s floor
He smiled and waved at relatives
He had never met
Getting hugs & kisses from all of them
And embracing animals he stopped to pet
His little eyes opened wide
As he looked around in awe
Even at this tender age
He understood just what he saw
Heaven wasn’t just a dream
Or something that you felt
He knew he’d live forever now
As at Jesus’ side he knelt
He felt his little heart
Burst with love and all that’s good
And if he could come back to you
He knew now he never would
For nothing could prepare him
For the sight he did behold
The walls were lined with shiny stars
And all the streets were paved with gold
There were angels playing harps
As they sang their Heavenly song
They were dancing merrily beside him
As they guided him along
And straight ahead the most brilliant light
Beckoning him to come
He didn’t hesitate a second
He just began to run
Straight into his Master’s arms
Where he’d never be alone
And Jeremy knew right then and there
He had finally made it home
And what a Home he’ll have
With our Lord above
Who took Jeremy in his loving arms
And wrapped him in His love
Your son may not be with you
On this earth anymore
But one day you’ll be together
When you walk through Heaven’s door
You’ll miss your baby’s smiling face
Until the very end of time
But he left behind a love so great
It’ll pass on down the line
Jeremy was loved by all of you
More than words can ever say
But the Lord loved him so much more
That’s why he couldn’t stay
He took his seat beside Him
He’ll help to pave the way
So that you may one day join him
When the Lord says that you may
Thank you to everyone for their kind words, there are very tough times ahead and being part of such a wonderful community helps tremendously.
Very special thanks to Lynne Pitts, The Glassman's and The Martin's for everything they've done.
-The Bloniasz family
God bless you and comfort you Jeremy and Kelly.
Tears have welled up so big.....it's very hard to write. I almost didn't post, because I don't know what to say (I still don't).....I am so sorry for you Jeremy and Kelly. I have two of my own who just got hugged very tightly, and don't yet understand why, or why Daddy was sad, but they don't have to. Look for peace when/where you can find it, and cling to each other for support. This community is here for you!
There are no words that can convey how I feel. My heart goes out to the Bloniasz family.
My prayers go out to the family, God Bless
I am so sorry. May you find strength and comfort in this difficult time.
All of life is God's garden.
From which, he sometimes picks,
the most beautiful flower.
Something like this puts everything in perspective. Today, I'm going to give my kids an extra kiss. I look forward to the day when they are old enough to do Jeremy's workout. On that day, I will have a very special story to tell them about a very special boy that I wish I had the chance to have met. My family and I will be praying for Jeremy and his family. May God bless you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...We are deeply sorry for your loss...Central Florida Crossfit
Jeremy and Kelly,
I can't imagine what you are going through. I have two children of my own and you are living my greatest fear right now. My family will be praying continually for your family. I will do the Jeremy workout with my kids in your sons honor.
I send my deepest sympathy to the entire family. God bless.
Kelly and Jeremy,
Families are forever. You will see your little one again someday. It will be tough for you and those he left behind here, but for him it will be but a moment and he will greet you in eternity with open arms. This is my humble faith. Until then we will remember you always in our prayers.
Love,
Joe and Linda Hamilton
Jeremy and Kelly,
I mourn your loss. A tragedy like yours is so profound I don't know how people can cope. But, they do... and you must... and you will. Be strong. God bless.
I shed a tear reading all the posts before mine and at the thought of the anguish Jeremy's family and friends must be going through. You have my deepest sympathy at this must tragic of times. Jim
Maggie (age 6) and Joelle (age 3) just comleted "Jeremy." They had fun and worked hard in his honor.
My prayers are with you, I can't even imagine the pain you've felt. God bless.
Jeremy and Kelly,
My heart goes out to you.
God Bless.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to your family.
Our deepest sympathies to you.
Ed, Misty, and Peyton
I have not been blessed with a child of my own, yet my heart sinks deeply with the news of a little one's passing.
Jeremy and Kelly, my heart goes out to you.
To the Bloniasz family, God bless.
Regards,
Eric Willis
Jeremy and Kelly, He'll know you in heaven.. May God grant you some comfort in this trying time
Jeremy and Kelly,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers today and always.
Greg
No one can begin to touch the depth of sorrow a loss like this creates in the hearts of parents. To the family, I wish you peace in the remembrance of Jeremy.
Jeremy & Kelly,
As written before, I feel that anything I say is not enough. You are in my prayers tonight. May God bless you and bring you peace and comfort.
I will warm up with Jeremy tomorrow before I catch up on the past couple of days' WODs.
My young cousin died a few years ago...hit by a car while bike riding. It was a terrible tragedy for our entire family.
But I remember hearing something at the funeral...he'll have the great joy of spending eternity as a boy! Always running and playing, having fun.
God bless the Blaniasz family and know that your son will be smiling forever at the banquet in heaven.
Words won't do justice, but my prayers are with you all...
some SEALs will be doing this workout in honor of little Jeremy. my deepest sympathies to his family.
Blaniasz Family~
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I find it difficult to write as I feel a sorrow so deep for your loss. May God Bless you all during this time. Jeremy is an angel watching over us all and in that may you find some comfort. Godspeed Jeremy....
Eddie & Lisa Lugo
Jeremy was learning to fly - if you look closely you can see his angel wings.
So, so sorry for your aching hearts -- God Bless you and may He hold your baby in His hands until you meet again.
God bless you, Jeremy.
M.T.
RIP
My prayers go out to the family
My prayers go out to the Bloniasz family. I am 16 and have 2 nieces (4 years old and 9 months old), and it would break my heart if anything ever happened to them. I can't imagine losing a child and pray I never experience it. God bless your family.
May God bless you both. I have never posted before. I am so moved I want you to know Special Forces soldiers will do this exercise in honor of your son. Our deepest sympathies.
My deepest sympathies to the family.
My family will have in our prayers.
Jeff
Deepest sympathies. God Bless you!
RIP Jeremy, my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Is Broomstick squats mean no free weights? Is it just that... a broomstick or something like that?
RIP Jeremy.....
Team UB Xfitt
My son (12 y/o) and I will do this workout tomorrow, pausing between rounds in gratitude of life and to offer a prayer of comfort for the Bloniasz family. Peace be with Jeremy and Kelly, now and forever.
Just went into my kids bedrooms and gave them huge hugs and kisses. My sincerest apologies.
Jeremy and Kelly,
Our deepest sympathies for your tragic loss. In some small way, know that your grief is shared.
Tony and Nicole
You will be in my prayers. I can not even imagine your pain. I'm very sorry for your loss. God bless you
I am truly saddened to see such a beautiful, happy child such as this, taken away without a chance to experience more of this world.
I think of my own 3 year old son, sleeping in his bed right now, and I cannot fathom not having him around.
Were there words to bring peace and understanding, I would not hesitate to speak them... but I know none that will other than this simple thought:
Never forget the laughter, the tears, the hugs, and those moments of joy that you brought to him in his life. For if we are all that we hear, feel, see and experience, I am sure that his life, though short, was filled with wonder.
My deepest sympathies.
otto
To this family...you are in my thoughts RIGHT now.
Jeremy and Kelly,
I know not what to say. Please know that you are in all our prayers. May God bless you and keep you... the Lord has a new angel in heaven w/him now. Find some strength in knowing that you have the CrossFit family here for and anything you may need. God Bless.
D.J.
The biggest fear any parent has is outliving their children, it certainly is mine. I cannot imagine what you must be going through and, with three of my own all under the age of 7, I honestly do not know how I could even go on living.
Please, if you read this, know how much everyone on this list weeps for you, prays for you and honors Jeremy in life and in his untimely passing.
Life can be so cruel and unfair sometimes.....
Deepest condolences to Kelly and Jeremy. My thoughts are with you...I will have little Jeremy in my thoughts as I hit the weights tomorrow.
I am sorry and terribly sad for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. I know God is crying.
This has to be the hardest thing anyone could ever face. I'm very sorry. Tomorrow won't be a rest day for me, I'll be doing his workout.
Heartbreaking. Condolences to the Bloniasz family.
Heartbreaking.
My condolences to the Bloniasz family in this difficult time.
In Hebrew we say: "zichrono livracha" - "may his memory be a blessing".
RIP Jeremy.
Ian
Kelly and Jeremy,
With tears in my eyes, I showed Jeremy's picture to my four year old daughter, Lily, and explained as best I could, his passing.
She asked "Would I have liked to play with him?"
Judging from those beautiful big eyes and cheeky smile I replied "I'm sure you would."
Jeremy, rest in peace, you beautiful boy.
I have no words, only tears.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with Jeremy and his family. There is no pain like losing a child. My deepest condolensces and may God bless and keep you in his peace and mercy, Jeremy.
My thoughts are with your family.
Kelly and Jeremy,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how must feel. It is always the saddest thing in humanity when parents outlive their children. This is not how it is supposed to be.
Know that Jeremy is in a better place, a place that we will all go someday to join those we've all lost too soon. Take comfort in knowing that thousands are thinking praying for you right now that God gives you both strength and peace.
Sincerely,
Dennis
My wife and I are at a loss for words. Nothing can come close to soften the pain. This will be a the next routine for my son in honor of Jeremy. Your family will be in our prayers.
Sincerely
John & Shari
On the message board, Eugene Allen wrote "Shared joy is joy multiplied. Shared pain is pain divided."
If the pain and sadness I feel for you over your loss is in any way lessening your burden, then I am honored to carry my share of the load. All of our love, thoughts, and prayers go out to you.
The Burgetts
As a parent myself, I can only begin to imagine the pain Kelly and Jeremy must be going through...from my family to yours, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
That is a beautiful picture, so full of life. Death is so sad for those left behind. You have my deepest sympathies and grandest prayers.
This is terribly, terribly sad. I am very sorry for your loss.
Tariq
Our deepest condolences to you. The Wopat Family
My three bigger kids are outside doing "Jeremy" right now. Our condolences and most heartfelt prayers are with you. Patrick, Luisa, Christian, James, Hope, Tess, and Daniel
Being the father of two young children, I can only begin to understand your loss. May God be with your family at this time of sorrow.
NO parrent should have to suffer the loss of a child. My deepest sympathay to you and you family. May the Lord be with you.
K&J:
My wife and I have a 3yr old. Your loss is unfathomable. For what its worth, our sympathy goes out to you.
I offer my condolences for your loss.
Our workout today at station will be in memory of Jeremy. God bless the entire family and friends.
Hi all,
My compassion to you both...
Walk 1.7 miles (30:00; w/100# pack) and ride (Airdyne; 9.3 miles) 24:35. Cool down- ride 1.7 miles.
Rest...
My deepest sympathy to your family.
I did not really know much of life and the World until I became a parent.
My little ones taught me the true essence of life:
- How wonderful and magical it all is and so are we.
- The true essence of love - to feel as if your soul is wrapped in another.
- The meanining of compasion - to feel their pain as your own and to see your child's tears in some far away face on the other side of the globe.
- To know true joy by witnessing perfect happiness in another.
- The pride you feel in helping someone begin their journey.
- A sense of responsibility and purpose that drives you to become a better person.
- The overwhelming sense of fear and panic in the core of your being when things do not go as planned.
- The feeling of helplessness when the world flies apart and the future is crushed and you can only stand witness.
- The true meaning of pain, sorrow and loss.
- That time does not heal all wounds but it does slowly allow the pain to become less sharp.
- That time moves on and so must I, somehow...
To young Jeremy, my Jessy and my brother Dan - I have nothing to offer you except this tear and these few feeble words. You left too soon.
To Jeremy's family and friends I can only pray for time to allow some healing to your wounds. The scars will last forever and the pain will always be there. May the joy, magic and love that Jeremy brought remain to brighten your world and teach us all.
My sincere and respectful condolences. May you find comfort and strength in each other in this most difficult of times.
Peace and love to all.
Chris Melanson
Ottawa,
On. Ca.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I will become a father for the first time in three months. I cannot begin to understand your pain but hope that time, with love and support, will help to heal the void of losing one's child.
My condolences,
Thomas
Our sincerest condolences go out to Jeremy's family. We cannot imagine losing our little 2yo. Our prayers are with you at this time.
C, J & S
Jeremy and Kelly,
I couldn't begin to imagine what you both are going through at this time. My wife and I have a three year old as well and I am unable to grab him and hold him close for the next 2 months.
Know that we ("Team Tikrit" in Iraq) are thinking of you and I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. We wish you hope in this time of sorrow and comfort during your time of pain. A heartfelt sympathy from all of us!!
God bless!
Joey DeLapp
101st Airborne Division
Task Force Band of Brothers
Iraq
Gods plan is not ours to figure out. As you said goodbye to your little one, I will be welcoming in a new one tomorrow. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Forever faithful,
Jay
My thoughts are with your family.
Amongst the pain, God's grace prevails. May you experience it fully. Your son waits for you in heaven. God bless.
I haven't met either of you, but I feel for your tragic loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Chip Moore
UMass-Amherst Police Department
So sorry for you loss,we will pray for peace for you. Fire station 27 A.
At first I wondered of the child on the swing, delightful, glowing, and reality struck like a maple switch. This child is gone, and I thought, dear God, how? There will never be a worthy answer...
Pain, anguish, despair are only words that man has coined in meek attempt to convey the reality of loss. I will ask God to be merciful by keeping them at bay until you are ready to face them, and also his hand that heals while you face the ugliness of such a terrible loss.
-James
yesterday we get news a friend, most of us don't know, has suffered the unimagineable tragedy of the loss of a child. I was denied maybe my only chance to father a child due to a miscarriage and due to unusual circumstances I was not included in the condolence process. This morning I get the news of the passing of a friend who I had loss touch with, as we so often do. My heart is heavy on probably the worst resy day in crossfit history.
In honor of Jeremy his workout in 4:07 using a 12 lbs bar in place of broomstick since couldn't locate a broomstick at my gym. It is a kick ass workout for I'm sure a kick ass kid.
RIP Jeremy and Juan
You are in our prayers....
As the father of a 2.5-year old, I can only imagine the despair and loss losing him would bring to me. Even that dark imagining brings tears to my eyes.
You have my deepest condolences.
Godspeed, Jeremy.
God Bless your family and keep you strong. I will say a special prayer for you and to keep all our little ones safe.
PSALM 23
Brandon Chase
I was going to post this on the forum, but it didn't feel right. I'll do it here.
I don't think people who haven't experienced it know just how PHYSICAL profound grief is. It's not something you think. It's like ink spilled in clear water, or lead suddenly pumped into every muscle of your body. You find yourself staring at the wall, not remembering what it was you were trying to do. Forming thoughts is hard, and when you try to sleep it doesn't work, and if you dream you have crazy dreams. It's not uncommon to think you are going insane. You cry without meaning to, or knowing you were going to. You feel stuck in an eternal moment.
Your task right now is just covering time. Get through days, and sleep as well as you can at night. It is not necessary to be able to imagine going on in order to go on. And you are already on a path of healing. Although there will be moments when it all comes back, overall things will get better from here on out. Remember that things change in time, even though you cannot imagine anything changing. Have faith.
Jeremy, if you are a CrossFitter, you are tough, and I'm going to tell you something you likely already know: you will never see the world in quite the same way again, or feel the same way. You can't stay where you were. You will either go forward or backwards.
In my view, the best way to fight the anger and the knot in your stomach is to serve others. Give what you don't have to give, and you will find the springs miraculously replenished. It may sound impossible, but perhaps a few years from now you might be an excellent grief counselor.
In this life, I feel sometimes that we suffer more from not having a recipient for our love, than from not receiving enough love. Children accept and thrive from what we offer, and this increases our own happiness.
A gap has been created in your life, which in some respects can never be filled. Yet, that same love you were pouring into your child is not gone. It is still there. It is just frozen in the ice of your pain. Over time, it will thaw, and your future happiness--which you can't imagine now--will depend on using it for good.
heart breaking, praying,
God is a Waymaker - praying for a way to be made where there is no way for this family,
God is Shalom - Peace - not as the world gives but as only He can, praying for the peace of God,
Oh Lord shine your comfort and joy on this family,
Ps 21 3
You welcomed him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on his head.4 He asked you for life, and you gave it to him—length of days, for ever and ever. 5 Through the victories you gave, his glory is great;you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.
6 Surely you have granted him eternal blessings
and made him glad with the joy of your presence.
Our prayers are with You.
Kelly & Jeremy,
My deepest condolences...
Ell
it's impossible to express how sorry i am for your loss. you are in our thoughts.
Not sentiment but I beleive fact -
We trust in the God we can't see, Jeremy trusts in the God he can see today.
so sorry for your loss...
i'm going to be a dad in a few days...this breaks my heart...truly...all the best little man, all the best.
Love, peace, and strength to Jeremy's family. You are all in our thoughts.
My condolences to you and your family.
What a beautiful photo of your son, Jeremy. May you find strength for the difficult days ahead. Jeremy's spirit and energy will survive through the hearts of those who knew him, as well as those of us who have only just met him today.
My deepest wishes of peace for you and your families.
Your child is beautiful and the fact that you love him means he lives forever
I can't bring myself to read the posts...my kids are close to the same age.
100 hotel room burpees (@ altitude) 17:20
I've never posted before, but this has touched me so deeply. I cannot but echo the other post's sentiments. God bless your family. My two sons, Joseph (8) and Christian (4) will complete "Jeremy" tonight.
Capt Scott Willette, USMC
My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you. I have a beautiful three year old boy at home right now. I think I'll go home early and play with him. Life is precious and too short sometimes.
God Bless.
Mikey.
Dear Jeremy and Kelly
My deepest condolences for your loss. Wishing you both courage for the difficult times.
Sorry for your loss
I really thought that was today workout
the jumping and the squats madew my legs quake
3.4 min per rex
Thank you for sharing that beautiful picture of your son. Our girls are around the same age. We are keeping your family in our prayers.
Grace and Peace to you from the Spirit of G-D in the midst of your loss. Read every post here and know that you are not alone.
My sincerest condolences to Jeremy's family. Children are a rare, unspoiled glimpse at what our world was supposed to be like, and their loss is truly to be mourned by all. May your family find peace, Jeremy. God bless.
Crossfit Santa Cruz
9am class
we did this with Jeremy and his family in our thoughts and hearts
"Jeremy"
Karen: 5:50
Sabrina 7:48
Tanya 7:04
Gino 3:57
Heather 3:49
Zac 2:54
Hollis 3:15
Julie 5:35
My deepest and most sincere condolences for your loss. My workout today will be the one named after this beautiful child.
Joe
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry
For Tomorrow We Die.
-DJM-
Read the post and was gutted. Regardless of their age, this is every parent's nightmare.
Hugged the kids, made a cup of tea, listened to some Mahalia Jackson.
Thought about Jeremy and Kelly and how they would wish this to be just another ordinary day.
The thoughts and prayers of my family go out to you and your family today.
Jeremy as suggested:
4:45
Burpees with clap and pressup.
i will pray.it is to sad to speak of.
Fair winds Jeremy.
Kelly & Jeremy,
Words fail to convey the grief I feel in your loss. You and young Jeremy are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am very sorry to here about your loss. I wish there I were able to find words to make your grief lessen. All that I am able to come up with is that I am truely sorry for your loss.
Words cannot imply the sorrow I feel for you and your family. You are in our prayers. god bless.
My deepest sympathies to the family.
I made up my own workout for Jeremy today:
10 L-Pull Ups
and 4 sets of:
5 Hand Stand push ups
5 Pistols (each leg)
15 Pull Ups
I felt unusally strong today. His spirit lives on.
There is nothing in life to compare with the loss of a child. My heart goes out to you and your loved ones. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am saddened to hear of you loss, my prayers are with you and your family.
I can not imagine your loss. You have friends a plenty here.
Jeremy as RX'd: 6:16
Kind of disappointed in my time
I could not imagine the pain that is your heart i thought about my son diezel the whole 5k's today....i pray that you hearts find peace one day.....much love for cf's
I could not imagine the pain that is your heart i thought about my son diezel the whole 5k's today....i pray that you hearts find peace one day.....much love for cf's
4 rounds for time:
5 inverted burpees (sit-up to HSPU)
10 95# barbell squat cleans
5 95# overhead squats
10 burpees (with push-up and jump)
TOTAL TIME=29:35 (6:23/7:32/8:05/7:34)
What a beautiful kid. I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
Our deepest sympathies to you. We have a 5yo, 3yo, and an almost 1yo and to think of losing one of them makes it difficult to breathe. We are so verry sorry.
Hey Jeremy...I Love You Brother! We Miss Jeremy Deeply And You Know We Are All Here For You. Cant Wait To Get Through This One With You And Mike. Always Praying For You Kelly Ann All Of Us.
We Will See You Again Someday Jeremy Daniel
Love You Litte Buddy R.I.P.
:'(
-Tim Bloniasz
Words cannot express,
Our sorrow for your loss.
Our prayers are with you always,
In your time of grief.
Walt and Charlotte Wood
Jeremy,
My prayers for you and your family.
Patrick
My deepest condolences to your family on your loss.
I don't post often but I check you everyday. I follow you religously and today, you broke my heart. I have a son Jeremy's age and all I have to say is that my heart goes out to the parents.
PeAs,
Gonzo
I'm not a religious person but I will say a few prayers for your family during this trying time. You guys will get through this and grow stronger as a result. I know it!
Every parent's nightmare. I'm very sorry this has become a reality for your family. May you find a way to make peace with this.
Thomas
I have a three year old boy myself. I am so sorry for your loss. Just the thought brings tears to my eyes.
Kelly and Jeremy,
My deepest condolences.
Mike
rest in peace jeremy, and my prayers are with the family
Our thoughts are with you.
crosSFit
Brandon (10) and Breanna (7) performed the workout in Jeremy's honor.
Brandon 6:05
Breanna 8:07
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bloniasz family.
Jeremy,
I know that there are a couple of dogs in Heaven that wil love having a little boy to play with.
Jeremy and Kelly,
Everyday I hold my little girl tightly and hope that I can protect her from all the misfortunes in this world. Tonight and for everynight in the future that she will let me hold her, I will hold her a little bit tighter and say a prayer for your family. I can not even begin to feel the pain that you must be going through.
Did Lynne and then 1/2 mile, 100 Back extensions, 100 Situps, 1/2 mile. Those workouts go well together.
Lynne bw 165# bench 165# 3 minutes rest between sets.
bench 16/12/11/8/8
pu kipped 25/18/15/15/15
1/2 mile 3:06.24
100 back extensions 2:56.62
100 situps 3:32.79
1/2 mile 3:29.79
Total 13:07.93
heartbreaking. absolutely heartbreaking
As a father of four, I can only imagine your pain and admire your strength as I doubt I could be so strong should any of my children predecease me.
I read of your tragic loss last week and had it in mind as my family visited Legoland on Friday. Not once did my little ones escape my sight and I did everything, everything, they wanted me to do. I felt I owed it to them in Jeremy's memory.
Not being a religious man, I can only reiterate what I said before: God, in whatever form you believe him to be, can be found in your child's eyes. Look for him there.
One last thing and I'm sure it may not be popular with all, but here goes; Each year in O.C., we deal with several child drownings, all tragic. Each under circumstances similar to those that claimed Jeremy. In light of these events, I want to urge every parent to get their toddlers water safety trained now. We did it for all of our children and can only surmise that it has made them well aware of the potential dangers of the water. I'm sure the Bloniasz family would agree.
God speed, Jeremy.
What a handsome young man that will live in the memories of his family forever!
My prayers and thoughts of love for your family.
Shalom,
B
Buon' anima
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
At this time of your great loss I send my prayers to all that are touched by the loss of this "sweet" child.It is written that God does not give us more than we can handle,and he will indeed help you through this.I know loss and the pain it brings, but the hour will come when the sweet memories will find there way to the fore front of your heart and help mend it.Time is a great healer and God the keeper of all our time.May God bless you and hold you...as he is at this hour holding your jeremy in his loving arms.
Tough to do this without crying in the middle.
Needed to do this to get my mind away from grieving if only for a few minutes.
Daddy: 4.21
Uncle Mikey: 5.21
Uncle Corey: 5.36
Uncle Timmy: 5.05
and your brother
Jimmy(9): 5.32
Once again thank you all for your kind words and support.
-Jeremy
Carried my 60# sandbag for a mile. It was nothing compared to the weight the Bloniasz family is facing. Hold each other tight and I pray our prayers and good wishes lighten your load a little.
My deepest condolences and prayers go out to you in this time of unimaginable pain. Let his memory and hope guide you.
Mike
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of grief.
This is my first day off I am taking a week off from crossfit. So I did this for Jeremy.
21-15-9
ohs w/pvc pipe
sit ups..
Be back in 6 days... R.I.P Jeremy
RE: #135
Joseph, Age: 8, 5:15
Christian, Age: 3, 6:45
Fly with the angels Jeremy!
Kelly and Jeremy, I'm sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you. May the memories of the days together with your son bring you comfort.
I've never posted, but have been an avid crossfitter for about eight months. Today my estimation of this community has gone even higher.
Do not the most moving moments in our lives leave us without words? Certainly the pain and the sympathy we all feel for Jeremy's family does. Know we all as a CrossFit family have you in our thoughts and would take away a part of your pain by sharing it with you. Hold tightly to the beautiful memories you do have. They are the essence of Jeremy, they are yours forever.
Lisa Ray
My deepest condolences on the departure of Jeremy from this world. Take every opportunity to bask in the light of Jeremy's warm spirit.
Dad,35 - 6:26
Madison,7 - 2:19
Mark,5 - 3:17
Tanner,3 - :34 (15 ohs's)
Kelly and Jeremy-
Losing a child is life's cruelest blow - I've been there before, and if it's any consolation, the change in perspective it can bring is a legacy worth sustaining. I for one pay attention to the daily miracles that emerge from the seemingly small details of life, and am wiser for the experience.
Lean on your friends, family and spirituality - they're there for you now.
Longer, more personal thoughts posted on Board.
With deepest sorrow and greatest respect, the White family mourns your loss and prays for young Jeremy and your family.
Darrell
Very sorry to hear this. Rest in peace buddy.
Reading these posts brought a tears to my eyes as I am going to be a father soon and cannot fathom your loss. My deepest condolences.
Denver
I have a son of my own, though I can't hold him for another couple months. Soon I will have a daughter to hold and love as well. To lose a child is a pain I cannot fathom. Kelly and Jeremy my deepest condolences go out to you. My prayers go up for you and your family. May G-d's peace fill your hearts and heal your pain. Like someone else posted before, if part of the pain I feel for you can help ease your burden, then I too, gladly bear up under it.
The next time I fly over these desert sands, helping this people find freedom I will remember little Jeremy; I will think of how he has wings of his own now and flies free with the angels. Now I'm on my way out to do this workout in his honor.
You will be missed little one. I hold my children closer in thoughts and prayers today.
Semper Fidelis,
Chris
Words escape me so here is a bit of a song
Beyond the door
There's peace I'm sure.
And I know there'll be no more...
Tears in heaven
-Eric Clapton
R.I.P Jeremy
"Let the children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Matt.19:14
Jeremy is walking with God in perfect peace. Jeremy and Kelly, with the memories and love in you heart, you will never be far apart.
With my deepest condolences and lots of prayers,
I just tucked in my 3 year old son. To imagine what you're going through brings me to tears. Tomorrow we will do Jeremy in your son's honor.
My prayer is that God may somehow show his amazing glory though these impossible circumstances.
Tried twice before to post something and was overcome with the thought of what you are going through. Take some solice in the knowledge that so many hold you in their thoughts and prayers at this time.
MM
Drove through this one for the Bloniasz family...
5:31
subbed 45lb bar for broomstick.
S/F,
CM
God Bless You.
A tiring 8 minutes with 55lbs
My heart aches for you, my deepest condolences.
Cill
RIP, Jeremy
did Helen: 12:27 min
Johan
Words just cannot express our feelings.
Kim and Steven Toth
Here you go, lil' Jer... 2:58 + friend 4:16
God Speed, little buddy!
I'm so sorry to hear of this terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Blonlasz family today, and anyone else who has suffered the loss of a child.
I cannot imagine losing my 3-year-old daughter; I can only send my sympathy, thoughts, and prayers.
You are in my prayers Kelly and Jeremy... my deepest condolences.
I completed this workout with a heavy heart, my condolence goes to the Bloniasz family for your dear loss
He's chillin in Heaven...Right Now and Forever
My heart just went to pieces when I read the post and saw Jeremy's picture. I am so sorry for your loss :(
Jeremy & Kelly,
I have been at a loss, in words and actions, ever since I read about this in the paper. As a father of a two year old, I can not even begin to express my sorrow for you all. I remember the one opportunity I had to train with you and young (and old) Jeremy whoopin' me at running. No one deserves this pain, especially your family. Our deepest sympathy,
Dan, Christine & Ethan
Dear Jeremy and Kelly,
God loves you two dearly, and he loves little Jeremy more than you will ever know!
Through this turmoil and agony, little Jeremy is already a blessing to us all. Why? Because, through him, we have become closer as a CrossFit family, closer to our Lord as we pray, and closer to you both as we grieve with you. Our God is a god of relationships!
Oh what a blessing Jeremy has become.
Please read "Suprised by Joy", by C.S. Lewis (yes, the same author who wrote "The Chronicles of Narnia"), who shares his struggle with God over the loss of his wife, Joy, and the eventual return of "joy" in his life.
Prayerfully,
Ron
Vanessa- jumped rope for 10:30 followed by 1/2 "Angie"= 50 pull-ups, 50 push-ups, 50 sit-ups, 50 squats. Total time for jump rope & 1/2 Angie= 20:45
Ruby- did "Cindy" 19 rounds
Joe ran for 51:41
What a beautiful child.
His sweet soul has been set free, as yours will be soon enough.
Your time apart will be, in the grand scheme, only a moment.
Hold on to your love. Soon it shall be born anew.
I had my Friday night submission grappling class do this one to honor Jeremy.
Again, my prayers are with Jeremy and his family.
I believe Jeremy is playing with my little brother, Matt, in heaven...May God comfort you and bless you
in honor of Jeremy
w/22 # vest
21, 15, 9
Broomstick OHS
Sprawl to standing
4:58
Followed by 10 x 1 minute + 1 x 2 minute heavy bag rounds