Sean M.D. Gilbert, 18, a native of Columbus, OH, and local resident since 1991, was carried to his eternal home, July 30, 2007. Sean is the beloved son of Mike and Debbie Gilbert and cherished brother of Jenny Miller of D.C., Doug Gilbert of Atl. GA, Jesse Miller of Tampa, Mandy Gilbert Hurley and brother-in-law, A.J. of Tampa. His presence, humor, love and attitude will be so missed by his family and many, many friends that he loved so much. He leaves one grandmother, Ruth Strednak of S.C., many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by three grandparents, Don & Sally Gilbert and Donald Strednak. Sean worked with his dad at the Alliance Companies and attended Grace Family Church. Memorial Services are 2:00 pm, Fri., August 3 at Grace Family Church, 5101 Van Dyke Rd in Lutz, FL 33558 with Pastor Mark Quattrochi officiating. Floral arrangements can be sent directly to the church or contributions can be made in his name to Heart Gallery Tampa Bay, 1002 E. Palm Ave., Tampa, FL 33605 and online condolences and additional details are available at our website www.veteransfuneralcare.com. Veterans Funeral Care ? Clearwater, FL 727.467.0922
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Dear Deb, Mike, Jenny, Jessie, Mandy: We are so sorry for your loss and you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Jim and Susan Lafferty and Family, Manila Philippines
This is such sad news and I wish I was able to be there with you to try and provide some kind of support for you during this sad time.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Debbie, Mike, Jenny, Jessie, Mandy, and the rest of your family.
From one of my favorite songs:
All Things Must Pass
by George Harrison
Sunrise doesnt last all morning
A cloudburst doesnt last all day
Seems my love is up and has left you with no warning
Its not always going to be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
Sunset doesnt last all evening
A mind can blow those clouds away
After all this, my love is up and must be leaving
Its not always going to be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
All things must pass
None of lifes strings can last
So, I must be on my way
And face another day
Now the darkness only stays the night-time
In the morning it will fade away
Daylight is good at arriving at the right time
Its not always going to be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
All things must pass
All things must pass away
Hi, Im Susan Lafferty’s daughter– Im not sure any of you remember me but I am so sorry about what happened to Sean, I do wish i had gotten to know him better in his later years as I had played with him when I was little. I send all of you my condolences and hope that you remember all the wonderful things about him, and never forget.
Lot of Love, You are all in my heart and in my thoughts and prayers.
Morgan
Mike and Debbie,
Words can not express our shock and sadness at the news of your loss. I will always remember Sean’s bright smile, his contagious laugh and his eagerness when the boys were in CIRCLE and Cub Scouts together at Carrollwood. Please know you and your family are in our prayers. Heaven now has another angel.
Clyde, Brenda, Ian, Connor and Kelsey Rouse
Deb,Mike and the girls. I am so sorry for what you are going through.My thoughts and prayers are with you.God be with you and comfort you during this very sad time.Love you,
Kelly
Dear Deb and Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, I cannot imagine what you are going through. I do know that your faith will help give you the strength and guidance you need to move forward. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My deepest sympathy, Debby Tucker
Mike and Debbie we are so saddened to hear about the passing of Sean. Our love an prayers are with you.
Dear Debby and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I’m not sure if you would remember me, but I am Tyler Riggs Mom and I remember years ago when you were so kind to help a friend of the boys, Chris, out by allowing him to live with your family. Your kindess and concern for the kids always touched me. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless you!
Diane, Steve, Tyler and Anthony Tuliano
Grace Family
Dear Debbie, Mike and family… I am so sorry to hear about Sean… He will be missed dearly. You will be in my prayers.
Mike, Deb, Mandy and A.J.,
We are so inexpressibly sad at the news of your precious child, Sean?s death, and cannot begin to imagine the pain everyone is feeling. May you take comfort in knowing there is one more angel above us. We send big hugs to try and relieve some of the sorrow. My heart aches for you all I wish we could do more. Randy, Abby, Aaron and Emma join me in grieving with you and praying constantly for all of you to find comfort and strength in God’s loving arms through this very hard time.
In His Grace,
The Richardson Family
Grace Family Church
Jenny,
I’m very sorry for your loss and want to send my condolences to you and your family. I can only imagine how difficult the situation must be for you all. I recently had a close family member tragically taken from me and can empathize with you all as you try to cope with your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to call. We are here to support you in anyway we can.
Paul
Mike and Debbie,
I am completely devastated for your loss. Words cannot begin to relay the heartbreak I feel for your family. Please accept my condolences on behalf of Jeffrey and myself.
Sean, I’m going to miss a lot of things that you’ve said and done in the past. You were silly, humble, and a loving soul. You never intentionally wanted to harm anyone, and only wanted to make the people around you happy. God took you from us way too soon. I know he has His reasons, but for those of us left behind, we can only go on Faith. There is comfort in knowing I will see you again when it is my time to pass. In the short time I knew you, you touched my heart and made me a better person. I am going to miss you so very much. I will never forget you. Lots of prayers and love, your friend, Jeff
Dear Mike and Deb,
I will always remember Sean as the beautiful, sweet kid with a big heart and quick wit. Although there are no words that can adequately express my sympathy or take away your pain, please know that you are in my thoughts.
Julie Miller
“Every exit is an entry somewhere else.” – tom stoppard
Dear Debbie, Mike and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss and I can only imagine what you all must be going through. Thank you for the unselfish way you shared Sean with the rest of the world. His impact will be everlasting. We have all been changed by knowing him. I have so many fond memories of DJ and Sean growing up together. When they were younger it was never one without the other. I know how strong your faith is and know that God will wrap his arms around all of you and guide you through this difficult time. I am praying for you.
With all our love and prayers,
Kim and DJ
Dearest Jesse and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Sean was a beautiful presence. My heart and prayers are with you all.
All the love,
Rachel
I cant Stop signing these things you will be missed and I pray For your family and everyone else in your life. I will miss you sean<3
I’m one of Jenny’s many friends in D.C. I’ve heard so much about you, the Miller-Gilbert clan, because Jenny talks about you all the time, in her wonderful, animated, often hilarious way. So although I never met Sean, I know him through Jenny’s big sister stories. And that limited perspective is enough to absolutely break my heart at this time. I’m so sorry for your loss, for my loss, for the loss of everyone who knew and loved Sean.
I’ve known Sean since he was a little kid. We went to Carrollwood Elementary together. I loved him and I will always miss him. No matter what, he was always such a good, sweet person. I’ll always keep him in my prayers.
With deepest and heartfelt sympathy during the loss of your loved one.
Dear Deb and Mike, I have no words to express how so very sorry I’am for your loss of Seanie. My memories of him are of much fondness and ofcourse he was just a child when I knew him. This has been a giant shock for me as well as everyone. I’m sorry also that I can’t make it for the services. I apologise with all my heart for not being there. Know then I have been praying for you all and that Sean will rest in peace. No harm or sadness will touch him again, only the eternal love of our Lord as he is in his hands now…
Mike, Deb, and family,
We offer you our deepest sympathy and condolences. In this time of pain and sorrow we are praying for you and lifting Sean up to our Father.
We will miss Sean and always remember the help and support he gave with CERF drills.
God bless you all, we are praying for your strength……
Dear Gilbert Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad, sad time. I haven’t seen or talked to ya’ll in several years but have such fond memories of you as a fun loving and great family! Carrollwood was so lucky to have such caring and devoted parents as the two of you.
My heart goes out to you with all my love,
Judy Shargaa, Mike, Allie, and Max Sherard
The things that stand out most in my memory of Sean was his contagious laugh, his kindness and thoughtfulness. I will never forget the surprise dinner he made and served to us, complete with a menu, entree and chocolate dipped strawberries. Just one of the many thoughtful things he did. I know you will miss him very much. He will always hold a special place in my family’s heart.
Cissy, Sara and Mike
Deb,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I wish I were closer to give you a huge hug. I love you!
Leslie
Dear Debbie and Mike, I can’t believe we were in the kitchen on Monday laughing and talking and then this. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you and we know God will help you through this. Our love and prayers are with you.
Love. Peter and Ellen
Like many of Jenny’s friends in DC, I met Sean a few times, but know him mostly through his big sister’s pride and adoration and exasperation. He was fortunate to have had a family that cared for him so deeply, and you were fortunate to have had so good-hearted a person as part of your lives. I’m so sorry that he is gone.
Collin could not attend the services as he is at the Naval Training Base outside of Chicago. I was not even allowed to call him and tell him about Sean, so I wrote to him. We loved Sean so very much, and he will always be in our hearts.
Deb, Mike, Jenny, Jesse, Doug, Mandy and A.J.-
My heart breaks for your sadness and pain at the loss of your beloved Sean. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Words seem so inadequate, but know that I carry you in my heart. With love and condolences,
Cathy
Totally saddened to hear of the loss of such a great young man! Wish I had not been out of the country at the time so I could attend the services! Mike and Debbie, my thoughts are with you both! Rick
Dear Gilbert family..
My sincere apologies for the loss of your son. Jesse is a co-worker of mine whom i love from the bottom of my heart. I had the opportunity of taking Sean to lunch one day. He was an amazing, intriquing, beautiful man and has left a forever impression on me.
all my love
Jilliana
I happen to find jesse on myspace and was so saddened to find out this news. my heart goes out to your family. If i can do anything for your family please let me know. betsy t 614.562.0916
Dear Mike and Debbie,
I was so shocked to hear about this tragedy from Rick Parsons at the softball tournament. I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you both at this sad time.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sean was wise beyond his years, and always spoke so highly of his family. He left his mark, and will be missed by all.