My condolences to the Hayes family I am so sorry for your loss. May Jehovah be with your family in your time of grief we all know how you feel because we all have loss someone we love. But you can have hope because God has said there is going to be a resurrection for all mankind . At John 5:28,29 it talkes about a resurrection hope . Again I am sorry for your loss.

- Mary Cooper, Savannah, Ga

I just heard of the sad news and it breaks my heart. Gretchen was one of the kindest, most soft spoken people I ever crossed paths with. She cared for all three of my children at the Y and we often chatted at story time at the library. I pray for peace for her family and strength as they move forward.

- Kelly Tucker, Savannah, GA

It's still so hard to believe. Gretchen was such a wonderful person and I have so many great memories of the times we spent together. She was a true friend. My thoughts are with you David, Becky and family....

- Kari (Niehaus) Chapman, Longmont, CO

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

- Pat (DeWitt) Marshall, Fulton, MO

I am saddened by the passing of Gretchen and my heart cries out to GOD for you and the little ones. May GOD wrap HIS arms around you and love you during this tragic time in your life. GOD BLESS YOU!

- Earl Robinson, Dallas, GA

David and family: Jeff and I are heartbroken to learn of Gretchen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your children throughout this very difficult time. We will always remember the fun we had on the canoe trip when Gretchen joined our group. Such a sweet and gentle woman with a big heart.

- Deb Killoren, Cedar Rapids, IA

Praying for the family, friends, and all the lives that was impacted by this sudden loss. My prayer is that the Lord God comforts and give you wisdom and understanding during those difficult days when things don't make since. May you continue to remember the fond memories, special times, and most importantly, her beautiful smile. Blessings!!

- Locora Johnson- OSI, Atlanta, Ga

As the last enemy, death is to be brought to nothing. —1 Cor. 15:26. Two groups can be mentioned who will come in line to benefit from that. For the “great crowd,” who live now, it will be possible to survive into the promised new world with unending life in view.(Rev. 7:9) For the billions who have already been snatched up by death, it will be possible to experience a resurrection. Can you imagine the joy and excitement then those in the former group welcome back the latter? A close look at some of the resurrection accounts in the Bible can give us a foretaste of what it might be like. (Mark 5:38-42; Luke 7:11-17) Indeed, seeing our dead loved ones come back to life will produce in us a marvelous sensation of joy and exhilaration. Jesus said: “The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” (John 5:28, 29) None of us have ever seen such a thing take place; it will surely be one of the grandest of “the things unseen.”—2 Cor. 4:18.

- The Joiner Family, Norcross, GA

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

- Kerry Herndon, DOR Athens Regional Office, Athens, GA

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers

- Alisha Cole, DOR TSD Division, Atlanta, GA

My deepest sympathy to the Hayes family. I am so sad to learn that such a bright young beautiful mother has left us to be with the Lord. God Bless

- Ellen Mills, DOR LGS Divsion, Atlanta , GA

I'm sorry for your loss. I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. My God peace be with you.

- Shanna Mills, DOR Compliance Division, Atlanta, GA

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. May you feel God's love, receive his strength and peace during this time.

- Judy Kelly, Jackson, GA

God Bless the Hayes Family.

- Reg Lansberry, Smyrna, GA

Mr. David Hayes and Family, I extend my thoughts and prayers of God's peace, strength, love, and comfort to you and your family during this time. Doris Leonard, DOR Customer Service Contact Center Atlanta GA.

- Doris Leonard and Family, Atlanta, GA.

To the Hayes family... I send my prayers and condolences to you all. May God give each of you HIS strength during this difficult time. May God continue to strengthen little angel Merovy, she's BEAUTIFUL!God bless you.

- Bethany Niang, Atlanta, GA

Please accept my sincere condolences. You and your family are in my prayers.

- Taryn Parker, Columbus Regional Office,

No one knows why the good sometimes die young. Everybody is different everybody is unique. But as someone who has gone through a similair time, I'm always here for to lend an ear or just a beacon to show although it never becomes alright it does get a little easier to face the day and to raise your children alone after time passes. I am truest sorry for the families loss of a wonderful young woman.

- Amber Andrusyk vincent, Fort Madison, Iowa

David & Family... My sincere condolence on the loss of Gretchen. I pray Peace & Bleesings over your life.

- Serena Harris, Snellville, GA

David, we are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God lift you up in his loving arms during these difficult times. Rome Regional Office

- Chris Adams, Rome, Ga

Sorry for your loss and as always, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

- Teresa Pack, Augusta, GA

You and your family are in my prayers.

- Dedra Monagan, Atlanta, GA

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this devestating time. Augusta Regional Office

- Sharon Newsome, Augusta, GA

I am so sorry to hear about Gretchen. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. May she live through your memories and may her light shine through her little ones.

- Becky (Brantner) Bellamy, Indianola, IA

I'm so very sorry to hear of Gretchen's passing. I used to babysit her on occasion when she and her brother Nathan were little. My deepest sympathies to all of your family.

- Lori Hyde Wolf, Pontiac, IL

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

- Teresa Fryer, Lithonia, GA

David, so sorry to hear of this tragic and sudden loss. My thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time.

- Jessica Killoren, Apple Valley, MN

My sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Gretchen. At times like these it is comforting to dwell on the beutiful promises found in the Bible. God has assured us that we will see our lost loved ones again. (Acts 24: 15)

- Cheryl Polite, Savannah, GA

David, I won't pretend to understand or know the pain you are going through. I can only offer my deepest Condolences and to tell you that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.

- Scott Purvis, Macon, Ga

I am so lucky to have many fond memories of Gretchen through school and dance. I am sad that we lost touch after high school, but so grateful that she was part of my life during some of the most important and memorable times. We bonded over our shared name, but we were friends because we shared much more in common. Gretchen was a beautiful person, inside and out. My heart has been, and will continue to be, with her family. May God wrap you in his arms and send you the comfort you need to heal.

- Gretchen (Bartlett) Helterhoff, Aurora, CO

David, I just wanted you to know that I am truly sorry for your loss and am praying for the strength for you and your family. Keep your head up and know that God has a plan which we cannot always agree with but in His eyes it makes sense, somehow. Prayers going up for you David, Tameka Pettis

- Tameka Pettis, Atlanta, Ga

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- Ronika Alexander-Ortman, Atlanta, GA

My sincerest condolences to all that knew and loved Gretchen. Praying to our Lord for strength for you all.

- Leslie Malone, Griffin, GA

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- Anita degumbia, Atlanta, Ga

My thoughts and prayers are with you David and the rest of the family. May God's hands give you the peace you need to cope the lost of you beloved wife. God Bless....(Ilene Skelton) GA Dept of Revenue

- Ilene Skelton, Stone Mountain, GA

Gretchen will be missed by the wood family. So glad Isla and Kailani got to spend time with her and Lysander in the baby room at the Islands YMCA. We love you and our praying for your family and children.

- Melissa wood, Savannah, Ga

I'm so very sorry for the loss. As wife to my best friend, I feel like I've lost a sister. My thoughts and prayers are for her family in this painful time.

- Matthew Killoren, Fort Madison, IA

Recalling the fond memories is spending time with Gretchen in grade and middle school...She always excelled at things she put her mind to. Sending prayers to her family...you will be greatly missed!

- Emy Gregg, Altoona, IA

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this time of need.

- Dede Roberts, Savannah, GA

Gretchen had a beautiful light and influence in my life. I'm heartbroken over her leaving us so soon. My prayers are with your family. Carrie Cheek Espinoza, a friend from high school

- Carrie Cheek Espinoza, Provo, UT

My condolences to the Hayes family I am so sorry for your loss. May Jehovah be with your family in your time of grief we all know how you feel because we all have loss someone we love. But you can have hope because God has said there is going to be a resurrection for all mankind . At John 5:28,29 it talkes about a resurrection hope . Again I am sorry for your loss.

- Mary Cooper, Savannah, Ga

I just heard of the sad news and it breaks my heart. Gretchen was one of the kindest, most soft spoken people I ever crossed paths with. She cared for all three of my children at the Y and we often chatted at story time at the library. I pray for peace for her family and strength as they move forward.

- Kelly Tucker, Savannah, GA

It's still so hard to believe. Gretchen was such a wonderful person and I have so many great memories of the times we spent together. She was a true friend. My thoughts are with you David, Becky and family....

- Kari (Niehaus) Chapman, Longmont, CO

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

- Pat (DeWitt) Marshall, Fulton, MO

I am saddened by the passing of Gretchen and my heart cries out to GOD for you and the little ones. May GOD wrap HIS arms around you and love you during this tragic time in your life. GOD BLESS YOU!

- Earl Robinson, Dallas, GA

David and family: Jeff and I are heartbroken to learn of Gretchen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your children throughout this very difficult time. We will always remember the fun we had on the canoe trip when Gretchen joined our group. Such a sweet and gentle woman with a big heart.

- Deb Killoren, Cedar Rapids, IA

Praying for the family, friends, and all the lives that was impacted by this sudden loss. My prayer is that the Lord God comforts and give you wisdom and understanding during those difficult days when things don't make since. May you continue to remember the fond memories, special times, and most importantly, her beautiful smile. Blessings!!

- Locora Johnson- OSI, Atlanta, Ga

As the last enemy, death is to be brought to nothing. —1 Cor. 15:26. Two groups can be mentioned who will come in line to benefit from that. For the “great crowd,” who live now, it will be possible to survive into the promised new world with unending life in view.(Rev. 7:9) For the billions who have already been snatched up by death, it will be possible to experience a resurrection. Can you imagine the joy and excitement then those in the former group welcome back the latter? A close look at some of the resurrection accounts in the Bible can give us a foretaste of what it might be like. (Mark 5:38-42; Luke 7:11-17) Indeed, seeing our dead loved ones come back to life will produce in us a marvelous sensation of joy and exhilaration. Jesus said: “The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” (John 5:28, 29) None of us have ever seen such a thing take place; it will surely be one of the grandest of “the things unseen.”—2 Cor. 4:18.

- The Joiner Family, Norcross, GA

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

- Kerry Herndon, DOR Athens Regional Office, Athens, GA

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers

- Alisha Cole, DOR TSD Division, Atlanta, GA

My deepest sympathy to the Hayes family. I am so sad to learn that such a bright young beautiful mother has left us to be with the Lord. God Bless

- Ellen Mills, DOR LGS Divsion, Atlanta , GA

I'm sorry for your loss. I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. My God peace be with you.

- Shanna Mills, DOR Compliance Division, Atlanta, GA

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. May you feel God's love, receive his strength and peace during this time.

- Judy Kelly, Jackson, GA

God Bless the Hayes Family.

- Reg Lansberry, Smyrna, GA

Mr. David Hayes and Family, I extend my thoughts and prayers of God's peace, strength, love, and comfort to you and your family during this time. Doris Leonard, DOR Customer Service Contact Center Atlanta GA.

- Doris Leonard and Family, Atlanta, GA.

To the Hayes family... I send my prayers and condolences to you all. May God give each of you HIS strength during this difficult time. May God continue to strengthen little angel Merovy, she's BEAUTIFUL!God bless you.

- Bethany Niang, Atlanta, GA

Please accept my sincere condolences. You and your family are in my prayers.

- Taryn Parker, Columbus Regional Office,

No one knows why the good sometimes die young. Everybody is different everybody is unique. But as someone who has gone through a similair time, I'm always here for to lend an ear or just a beacon to show although it never becomes alright it does get a little easier to face the day and to raise your children alone after time passes. I am truest sorry for the families loss of a wonderful young woman.

- Amber Andrusyk vincent, Fort Madison, Iowa

David & Family... My sincere condolence on the loss of Gretchen. I pray Peace & Bleesings over your life.

- Serena Harris, Snellville, GA

David, we are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God lift you up in his loving arms during these difficult times. Rome Regional Office

- Chris Adams, Rome, Ga

Sorry for your loss and as always, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

- Teresa Pack, Augusta, GA

You and your family are in my prayers.

- Dedra Monagan, Atlanta, GA

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this devestating time. Augusta Regional Office

- Sharon Newsome, Augusta, GA

I am so sorry to hear about Gretchen. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. May she live through your memories and may her light shine through her little ones.

- Becky (Brantner) Bellamy, Indianola, IA

I'm so very sorry to hear of Gretchen's passing. I used to babysit her on occasion when she and her brother Nathan were little. My deepest sympathies to all of your family.

- Lori Hyde Wolf, Pontiac, IL

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

- Teresa Fryer, Lithonia, GA

David, so sorry to hear of this tragic and sudden loss. My thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time.

- Jessica Killoren, Apple Valley, MN

My sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Gretchen. At times like these it is comforting to dwell on the beutiful promises found in the Bible. God has assured us that we will see our lost loved ones again. (Acts 24: 15)

- Cheryl Polite, Savannah, GA

David, I won't pretend to understand or know the pain you are going through. I can only offer my deepest Condolences and to tell you that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.

- Scott Purvis, Macon, Ga

I am so lucky to have many fond memories of Gretchen through school and dance. I am sad that we lost touch after high school, but so grateful that she was part of my life during some of the most important and memorable times. We bonded over our shared name, but we were friends because we shared much more in common. Gretchen was a beautiful person, inside and out. My heart has been, and will continue to be, with her family. May God wrap you in his arms and send you the comfort you need to heal.

- Gretchen (Bartlett) Helterhoff, Aurora, CO

David, I just wanted you to know that I am truly sorry for your loss and am praying for the strength for you and your family. Keep your head up and know that God has a plan which we cannot always agree with but in His eyes it makes sense, somehow. Prayers going up for you David, Tameka Pettis

- Tameka Pettis, Atlanta, Ga

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- Ronika Alexander-Ortman, Atlanta, GA

My sincerest condolences to all that knew and loved Gretchen. Praying to our Lord for strength for you all.

- Leslie Malone, Griffin, GA

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- Anita degumbia, Atlanta, Ga

My thoughts and prayers are with you David and the rest of the family. May God's hands give you the peace you need to cope the lost of you beloved wife. God Bless....(Ilene Skelton) GA Dept of Revenue

- Ilene Skelton, Stone Mountain, GA

Gretchen will be missed by the wood family. So glad Isla and Kailani got to spend time with her and Lysander in the baby room at the Islands YMCA. We love you and our praying for your family and children.

- Melissa wood, Savannah, Ga

I'm so very sorry for the loss. As wife to my best friend, I feel like I've lost a sister. My thoughts and prayers are for her family in this painful time.

- Matthew Killoren, Fort Madison, IA

Recalling the fond memories is spending time with Gretchen in grade and middle school...She always excelled at things she put her mind to. Sending prayers to her family...you will be greatly missed!

- Emy Gregg, Altoona, IA

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this time of need.

- Dede Roberts, Savannah, GA

Gretchen had a beautiful light and influence in my life. I'm heartbroken over her leaving us so soon. My prayers are with your family. Carrie Cheek Espinoza, a friend from high school

- Carrie Cheek Espinoza, Provo, UT