Thank you for this beautiful web site and helping us remember what a special person Aaron was.
10/1/2006
Love and Respect, Aaron!
Aaron was a great friend and brother. A great guy who was always positive and a lot of fun to be around. We sincerely wish his family our condolences and love in response to Aaron passing. We'll miss you brother! Love and Respect,
Joe Heaton - 9/7/2006
Aaron was a pledge brother of mine
When Aaron was around, there was always fun and laughter amoung everyone. I had not seen Aaron in about 10 years, but always heard about him through our friends. Aaron was a true friend to everyone and will be missed.
Love and Respect,
Greg Duke - 12/7/2005
Hi Uncle Aaron
Hi Uncle Aaron,
I just wanted to write you and say I miss you. Papa took me to the Fillmore the other day to see Michael Franti do a special kids concert and fundraiser. They had a puppet show, arts and crafts and of coarse great music. We had so much fun. I wanted to be in the front row the whole show. Papa said thats where you always want to stand too. I will write to you again soon.
Love,
Sebastian - 12/7/2005
Aaron
Aaron was my firstborn son. He had a zest for life, adventure, experiences and people from the day he was born. He stays alive through the experiences he's had with all of you. Thank you so much for sharing your memories of Aaron with us. There is a big hole in our hearts for Aaron and the love, compassion and care he gave to us and to so many other people. We miss him more than words can express.
Aaron's funeral was remarkable, thanks to his amazing friends and their thoughtfulness and hard work to honor him. He will be buried in Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis, my home, on Monday, Oct. 17, 2005.
Thank you again.
10/14/2005
When Aaron moved to Georgia
When Aaron moved to Georgia in high school, I gave him such a hard time about being from Iowa, that we both got kicked out of class on his first day! After that, we became the closest of friends, growing up and trying to stay out of trouble together. When I think of my fondest memories of those days, Aaron is always right beside me. When we graduated and went to Georgia Southern, we went together and continued our adventures. After college, when Aaron moved to the Bay Area, I briefly considered joining him there, but stayed in Atlanta instead. Aaron was a great influence on me; I admired his open-minded, individualistic and loving spirit. He will be a part of my life forever.
10/12/2005
I pledged to Aaron at GSU
I pledged to Aaron at GSU and got to know him very well during my college years. Aaron was also from Carrie's hometown where they shared many of the same friends from different high schools. Aaron was the type of person you liked to be around, always laughing and joking with friends. He will be missed, our deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
Jeff and Carrie Safarriyeh - 10/12/2005
Like many from GSU
Like many from GSU, I have not seen Aaron in a long time. But as I read the entries from those who he has met since our college days together, and from those who knew him then, a smile washes over me because I can see that he was still that warm and compassionate soul that always put others before himself. You can not help but smile when you think of him.
I only wish I could have seen him one last time so we could sit around and recount story after story of all those days gone past.
Aaron was my pledge brother, my college roommate and fraterniity brother, but most of all he was my friend and I will miss him.
Our deepest sympathies to his friends and family.
Fred and Kalisa Vincelli - 10/11/2005
Aaron and I in 1993
When I think back to our college days
When I think back to our college days, I can clearly see Aaron's great big smile. He was a good friend and such a genuine person. My thoughts and prayers go out to Aaron's family-He will be missed.
10/11/2005
When I think back to when I first met Aaron
When I think back to when I first met Aaron, a huge smile comes to my face. He was such a sincere person and was always a pleasure to be around. In fact, Aaron is the first ATO that I met at Georgia Southern. We had a lot of memorable times together back in the day. I deeply regret that I haven't spoken to Aaron in such a long time. He will be missed dearly by many but will always remain in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
10/10/2005
I feel lucky to have known him
It's been a few years since Theresa and I last saw Aaron. It's hard to believe that it's been so long, but that’s the funny thing about good friends. It doesn't matter how much time passes between visits. You just pick up where you left off...and it feels like yesterday, almost like no time has passed at all. Aaron was a good friend and I feel lucky to have known him. We lost a good one.
Looking back, some of my best memories include Aaron. To share a few is hard, but I know some of you remember that road trip up to DC to catch the Dead on their last tour. What a great time…..with the best of friends. I also got to tour the Biltmore Mansion with Aaron. We were on our way back from River Guide Party in Tennessee and ended up in Ashville N.C. To this day, I have no idea how we missed the turn to Atlanta, but it made for a funny story.
Theresa and I also had the pleasure of spending some time with Aaron out in Mill Valley. We were planning a trip to San Francisco and I gave him a call to let him know we’d be in town. I had hoped we could do dinner and catch up on things, but that wasn’t Aaron’s way. He wanted us to spend a few nights in San Francisco, get the “Tourist Attractions” out of the way, and hook up later in the week. He immediately invited us to stay at his home and dropped everything to show us his favorite places in city, the wine country and in Mill Valley. It was a great trip. We’ll always remember his hospitality and the good times we shared.
Our hearts go out to his family and friends.
John & Theresa Kidd - 10/10/2005
A Kind And Easygoing Person
I dont' think I ever really heard Aaron say a bad word about anyone. What a kind, easygoing person, and what a tragedy that he is no longer here to bring light to so many people's lives. I miss you already man.
10/10/2005
Our deepest symphathy to your family
My wife Gina and I both work for labcon,Gina worked with Aaron a few years back,Gina remember Aaron shares some of his adventure stories relating on his trip. I also remember Aaron asked me once to show him how I solve a "Rubik's Cube Puzzle" for which I did, But I never did get the chance to show him how it's done...we sure going to missed him so much, Our deepest symphathy to your family.
Love,
Ariel & Gina Lachica - 10/8/2005
Our prayers are with you.
Our prayers are with you.
10/8/2005
A Special And Caring Individual
We had the pleasure of getting to know Aaron the year he was one of our daughter’s roommate in Sun Valley. What a special, caring individual. Aaron always went out of his way to make his roommate’s parents and friends the focus of his attention when they visited. Parents like that! Aaron’s positive outlook on life and his choice to live life to the fullest will continue to be a witness to all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Aaron’s family. Aaron truly was a blessing. Mary & Billy Rogers - 10/8/2005
His Vibrant Personality
I worked with Aaron for 2 years at Labcon and will always remember his vibrant personality. I still remember the times when Aaron, Mickie, myself and friends will go out to try out different restaurants. My thoughts and prayers go out to Aaron's family.
10/7/2005
A Tremendous Leader
Aaron was a tremendous leader in the ATO fraternity at Georgia Southern University. He was one of the most popular brothers in the house and always was there to lend a helping hand to someone in need. Brad Kehm - 10/7/2005
Always So Kind
We had the pleasure of meeting Aaron while living in San Francisco. He was always so kind and warm! We celebrated a few Fourth of July’s at his house in Mill Valley. He was a great cook and entertainer. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and his friends. He will be sadly missed.
10/7/2005
A Great Man
I worked with Aaron for almost 4 years, and I'm pleased I could meet this great man. If we look to the sky may we can see you on one of those stars, if you can see us from up there I bet you will see a lot of lights down here, these lights dear Aaron are you on every touch you had with all your friends, relatives and coworkers. Descansa en Paz my friend!
10/7/2005
A Wonderful Heart
I haven't seen or talked to Aaron in a long time since we were at GSU together. But just hearing his name, I have nothing but happy thoughts.What a huge and wonderful heart he had. One time when we were talking on the phone, I told I was craving a ice cream cone, and later that day he showed up at my apartment with a pint of Ben and Jerry's!
The world will be a lesser place without him, but heaven has gained a wonderful angel.
God Bless the Barnard family and the heartache you are going through.
10/7/2005