Autumn Soyka

My deepest condolences.  May these few words from the Holy Scriptures bring you comfort in your time of grief...

John 11:32-45

32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”

38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it.39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.”40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”

45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;

Please go to the following link for more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage

http://www.jw.org

I hope you know how often I think about Autumn and pray for you, her family. Each time I pass her memorial I think about what an amazing person she was and how amazing you, her family must be to have raised such a wonderful person. 
Prayers to you on this difficult day.  

We, the Parker family, have not stopped crying. Still in shock after reading in the paper of Autumn 's death and our hearts ache for you, your family, John, family and Daniel...Through the tears "Nana" Grace remembered all the joy she and "Pap" Bud had watching Daniel & Autumn, when they were just little tykes.  I cannot imagine the pain you and your family are in and hope that each day brings you comfort that you all are not forgotten.  Being there the day Autumn was born was the best day of my life and she will always have a place in my broken heart...She is our precious angel that touched so many lives. 

 I only met and hung out with Autumn once, but I knew I'd never forgot her... Her spirit and energy stayed with me all this time. My heart is so extremely saddened to hear this tragic news. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. 

 I am deeply sorry for your loss.  I did not know Autumn, but my son knew her through high school and says she was a wonderful girl.  I am also one of the E.R. nurses at Mease.  You are im my prayers.

We were all so saddened to hear about the accident that took Autumn's life ! We live in Charlotte and did not know her but she was so beautiful and she is resting in  Jesus's arms in heaven such a lovely young lady ! Our love & prayers are with all of  you in Florida God Bless .

I am so deeply saddened by Autumn's passing.  You all have been in my thoughts and prayers over the last few days.  I am forever grateful that Autumn did not die alone and that she had the man who loved her there holding her when she needed him the most.  My heart bleeds for you, Lynn, who as a mother should never have to experience the pain of losing a child. May you all cherish the moments and the lifetime of memories that Autumn has given you.  She touched so many and we are all better for it.  I wanted to share a passage with you that I feel reflects Autumn and how she touched so many lives...

Some people come into our lives
and quietly go
while others leave footprints on our hearts
and we are never the same
--anonymous

Autumn will be truly missed.  I was fortunate to work with Autumn at Pearson.  I live in Charlotte and know that she was excited about moving to the city. 

My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.  She will live in our hearts forever.

Cyndi Eller

At a time of mourning, we often feel that we are distant from those we love. Actually, they are united with us now more than ever before. No more do they know the restraints of the human condition. Now they are able to love us with a deeper love, a fuller love, a love that is enriched by God's own love. No, death does not seperate us from those we love. It deepens our union with God and with each other.                      

Our condolences go out to Autumn's family and close friends. God Bless!!

I didn't know Autumn personally, but knew of her because we both went to school together.  She graduated the year before me.  When I heard the tragic news I immediately pictured her beautiful smile.  I lost my best friend in April (another Dunedin grad), and the pain is so intense.  I will keep your family in my prayers.  God can give you strenth!

With love and prayers,
Tiffany (LaBelle) Perez