Although we haven't met I felt I knew Denny. My good friend Janet Dragone (Tommy's grandma) kept me advised from beginning. I appreciated your Facebook updates and seeing him having good times for u to remember. Prayers are for all of you. Barbara Caserta

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Doug and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Linda Glasgow, LSS, SunTrust Mtg, Charleston, SC

Evonne, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have grandchildren as well and I pray for your comfort. Phyllis Kirk Scott

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My heartfelt sympathy goes out to this family. May God bless and comfort each of you.

Denny brought Grammy and Grampy Schoonmaker a lifetime of happiness and memories for the short time he was with us. His sweet smile will live on with us forever.

so many times, you posted brave words and pictures of smiling faces. It's beautiful that you helped him live his short life to the fullest

Deep prayers for the family. Denny, you will be missed! The Sanderson wrestling team fell in love with you and you truly inspired us! We will always remember you and will see you one day again, I have no doubt. Thank you for your kind spirit, wonderful smile, and amazing attitude.

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My thoughts and prayers are with you and I pray that God gives you comfort and peace as you begin the healing process. I thank you for sharing your experience with us all as it has taught me how to enjoy the moment and life as it is. God Bless.

Words cannot express how terribly sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. What a beautiful boy!

Evvonne, as the grandmother of a little angel, I know how much pain you are feeling. My prayers are that you will be granted peace. Take as much time as you need and cry as much as you need. Your are in my heart.

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Mandy ~ We are so sorry for the loss of your precious little boy. Our hearts are hurting for you and your family. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers! Ben, Gina and Lucas Prevost, High Point, NC

In honor of his favorite color, and one of mine. Thinking of the entire family during this time.

Bless you and your family at this difficult time. If he was anything like his mother, Mandy, then he was precious! Sending lots of love hugs and kisses. Sarah Cundiff Bowles

Although we never had the privilege of meeting Denny in person, we feel we knew him like a book because of your updates and photos that you so unselfishly shared. He was one special & unique "little man"! Thank you & God Bless you all, Nancy (Zerfass) & Jack Sutton

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Our heartfelt condolences go out to your family. May you know that your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Christine and Mark Dries

Thinking of Denny and all of you and sending healing energy, love and peace to you. Little Denny will be remembered as a beautiful light that shone brightly and lifted up all those who were fortunate to have passed his way.

Where would I even start. Denny and my other grandchildren are the light of my life. When Denny was little I always love to hold his hands and feet and rub his head as he was falling asleep. A couple Sundays ago I told him a story about The Three Pigs, a little later he said something I did not understand, so he yelled out Nana I said read another story. We enjoyed Jack in the Beanstalk together. I feel so blessed to have been Nana to such a sweet little man.

I was blessed to be this little man's Nana. I always loved holding his hands and feet and rubbing his forehead as he was going to sleep when he was a baby. Easter Sunday afternoon we shared a story when I was finished he said something I did not understand, so he yelled out Nana I said read me another story, so we enjoyed Jack in the Beanstalk. Denny and his precious memories will live in my heart forever. Love you buddy.

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May the love of those around you, comfort you in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Having lost a child ourselves last October (Preston was 13), we know the overwhelming feeling of riding the roller coaster of emotions... the tug of war of what to feel. All I can say is let them all come out. Denny and Preston were brave and had enormous courage in their fights. Our sons, our heroes! You can not only embrace the short life you had with him but embrace what he gave your family... strength, happiness, hope and love, for the rest of your lives. One foot in front of the other. Take your time. You are in our thoughts. Ryan, Kim and Ella Smith

We will always remember his beautiful, glorious smile. Even on a bad day, thoughts of his smile made us smile. Smile on, little Denny.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Schoonmaker, It is with a heavy heart that we send this message to you. Sadly, we have learned about the passing of your beloved son Denny. There are simply no words that can adequately express what it is to suffer the loss of a beloved child. We are bereaved parents who have suffered this devastating loss. We want to reach out to you in behalf of our group The Compassionate Friends of Wake County, a non-profit and non-denominational support group that consists solely of parents who have lost a child. We are part of the worldwide organization The Compassionate Friends which can be accessed at www.compassionatefriends.org. Our website is on the latter which you can get to by clicking on Chapter Locator and then going to NC. Our group meets twice a month in Raleigh. If you have any questions, please call our message line 919-833-4022. There is always a bereaved parent on call who should get back to you in one to three days. We are so sorry for your loss and please know that you and your precious child are in our thoughts and prayers. With caring and concern, The Compassionate Friends of Wake County

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