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Buland Family, I am sincerly sorry about this horrible situation you have been put in! Know that many will have you in their prayers and God will take care of you. God Bless! Nicole, Chris, and Nisha LaPoint
My thoughts and prayers are with all you. The loss of a child is so very difficult to bear. May God be with you. Mary Ann Manning
Melissa called me with the news-I'll be praying for you. I just always remember her smiling face in soccer! Love, Kim Turner (aka Kim Wilson in high school)
I would really love y'all to know the Melisse was amazing. As long as I have known her, played soccer with her, had classes with her, I have always loved her. She loved making fun of how short I was, which is hilarious because she was of similar height. As hard as it is to picture, she will always be with us and even better, not in pain. I will be keeping y'all in my thoughts and prayers. Kristen Evans
I'm so sorry for all of our loses. I loved Melisse dearly. Honestly, I wish I had stayed in touch with her more after her move. I played soccer on a women's league team with Melisse for a few years while she was at Trinity. She was a good friend of mine and I always thought of her as a sister. I will be unable to attend the services, but I will be at the Trinity memorial service in January. With Love, Sarah Maspero
The Buland Family, My name is Melissa and I was a member of the club soccer team at Trinity which Melisse was a part of...before she upgraded to the big league (rightfully so...she was a quick and talented little bugger). Almost all of the memories that I have with Melisse involve me almost peeing my pants because I was laughing so hard. She was one of my favorite people to laugh with and I'm so very thankful to have known her. I hope you all find comfort and happiness in the memories. That is how she will live on and continue to work her Melisse Magic. Sincerely, Melissa Harman Trinity University Class of '07
with you...and family, Eng and David yoke lye
Words can not express how bad we feel for your family. It is so painful for a parent to lose a child in her prime of life. God must have really needed her home. We can only rejoyce that she is with him now. If we can be of ANY help, please call us. Dave & Edith
Dear David, Eng and Bugland Family, Please know you have all been in our thoughts and prayers. Scott and Sharen Bowers (Grace)
Dear David, Eng and Bugland Family, Please know you have all been in our thoughts and prayers. Scott and Sharen Bowers (Grace)
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there to show my support. She will always hold a large place in my heart. Kenny Marrs
Dave, Eng, Alton & Kim, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved daughter/sister Melisse Buland. Our prayers are with you. Mellise, the sweet memories will always be remebered fondly by us here in Laredo, Texas. May you be blesssed with eternal life and love. With Deepest Sympathy, Patrick, Jennifer, Tiffany, & Matthew Wong Laredo, Texas
Dear Buland Family, I am so sorry for the loss. I will never forget the short few months we spent together training and working. She will truely be missed. Alex Johnson
Dear Buland Family, We want to express our heartfelt condolences to family and friends. Our utmost sympathy go out to your entire family and we just wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May the Lord comfort the family John,Ying Ying and Leena Wong Austin, Texas
Dear Eng, David, Alton and Khim, Thinking and praying for you during this most difficult time. It is our prayer that God hold you close and comfort you as only He can. Melisse was a beautiful young lady who will be missed immensley. Love, Mario and Rosa Quintanilla
Dear Eng, David, Alton and Khim, Thinking and praying for you during this most difficult time. It is our prayer that God hold you close and comfort you as only He can. Melisse was a beautiful young lady who will be missed immensley. Love, Mario and Rosa Quintanilla
Dear Eng, David, Alton and Khim, Thinking and praying for you during this most difficult time. It is our prayer that God hold you close and comfort you as only He can. Melisse was a beautiful young lady who will be missed immensley. Love, Mario and Rosa Quintanilla
We mourn with you. We grief with you. We pray with you all. We remember visiting your home in Temple. We saw the pictures of all 3 kids playing in the bathroom! Melissa was such a wonderful child. We saw Melissa pictures on the web. David and Eng, we want to hug you and cry with you. May the Lord God comfort and strengthen you all, Sunset on one side is sun rise on the other. We love you - Tony and Esther Wong
Mr. and Mrs. Buland, Alton and Khim, I can't even begin to express my sorrow for you and your family at this time. This is nothing that is ever expected and is never planned. Melisse was a wonderful individual raised in a wonderful family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. While I cannot be at the services this week, your family and memories of Melisse will be near my heart. With love, Sandra Smith
Our thought and prayers are with you and your family. We are extremely saddened by the news and wish we were there with you to comfort you and your family. May God continue to give you and your family strength and hope. Tony's Mom - Yee Eu Suan Tony's brother -Peter & Cris
David and Eng, So very sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter Melisse. My deepest sympathy and condolences. We will all be praying for you guys and may God give you strength and comfort. - Alan Wong (Tony's youngest bro.)
I have only worked with Khim for a few short months, but I think the world of her. My thoughts and prayers and love are with her and her family. God loves you all and will keep you in his arms.
Dear David, Eng, Alton and Khim, We were so sorry to read the paper this morning. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I know you will all dearly miss Melisse. The Keyser Family
Buland Family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Melisse was an awesome individual and it is sad to hear she is now gone. I will always remember her smile and her outgoing personality. I will be unable to attend the services but know that your family is constantly on my heart and in my prayers. Love, Pamela (Ellis) Casebolt
Eng & Family Are there really any right words to say in a time like this? I am so sorry but remember that God is in control and has a master plan. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He will be there through the good and through the bad. Your family will be in my prayers.
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. We have known Melisse since she and John were going to school together at Thornton, Travis, and Temple High. Her gentle nature will always be remembered. Jennifer Brockway
David, Eng, Alton, and Khim, Please accept our thoughts and prayers as you endure this very difficult time. Melisse will always live in the hearts of our family, the small girl with the enormous spirit who lived big. I am forever grateful for the friendship she shared with Lauren, and for the courage and care she demonstrated playing Temple soccer. She will remain an inspiration to all who knew her. Beki, Mark, Lauren, Lindsey and Rob Holguin
Dear Buland Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jeremy Posvar
David, Eng, Alton and Khim, My family sends their deepest sympathy. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God will lead you. Love, Jackie, Andrew, Jacy and Jackson Sodek
Having known Melisse since she and John were together at Thornton, Travis, and Temple High, we will always remember her gentle and sweet spirit. There are no words that can take away the pain you are feeling now. But, please remember that your family is in our prayers. -Jennifer Brockway
David, Eng, Khim, and Alton, Thank you guys for blessing the world with Melisse. In the last 7 months, she has taught me more about life than ive learned in my entire life. She meant the world to me. I remember the first time we met...i was shy...i couldnt just go up to her and talk to her, so i talked to her on Facebook. Then one day she popped into my cube and we chatted. She had the most beautiful take on the world and life in general. We talked more and more each day and one day she asked if i wanted to go see a movie. haha. my heart was racing in my chest. I had class that day, but i skipped it so i could hang out with her. i took her to dinner...this vietnam place off of beach street downtown, we had Pho soup, it was awesome. We watched clerks, of course it was funny, but i knew i didnt want to end the night so soon and neither did she. I told her about this hill i found...that had an awesome view of downtown fort worth. She was up for anything...we sat up there for a good 6 hours....talking about life...love...everything. I learned about her, i was intrigued by her, she caught my heart in one evening. For the past 7 months, me and Melisse were inseperable. Every day I had a chance i wanted to take her out and learn more about her. We made it regular to meet somewhere and go out. We would go downtown and just walk around....the whole city...seeing everything...one of our favorite spots was Barnes and Nobles. We would read books for hours on end...it was awesome. There was one time we went out....it was just a normal thing...typical go out downtown and hang out....except this time it was different. We went to the Worthington hotel downtown. We had been there before, lol, the last time we were there, we tried sneaking into the 8th floor where you gotta get a key card to go in. Well this time it was different. We were sitting in the lobby and I looked into her eyes and i saw that sparkle...the one that caught my eye the first time I ever laid eyes on her. i stood in front of her and pulled her to her feet and hugged her...for a while...we gazed deep into each others eyes and we shared our first...and only kiss. I knew she was the perfect girl...too perfect for this world. We shared many many more memories together...from eating lunch together every day, to the art book her and I took turns drawing in. That book meant so much to her and I. I cant say I know how you feel...I cant imagine losing a child. I do however share your grief. Meeting Khim and Alton has done so much for me...and as far as i can tell, they were very glad to meet me too. They were both so kind to me. And David...thanks for trusting me with Melisse. Its hard to do that this day in age, but you did...and im grateful. Eng, it was a pleasure meeting you...Melisse spoke so much of you...all of you. There are so many more memories i want to share with you, but there is only so much i can say in a guestbook. One of these days...maybe we can get together and share some memories while making new ones. Always with love, Jonathan Cagle - USDA
Dear David, Eng, alton and Khim, Please take good care and take easy. Hope her love of you will give you faith and hope and courage to move forward. Our prayers are with you. Our Best Regards, Liu and Pat
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Although I just met you all at the party for Khim and Chris, I feel as though I have known you much longer, as Sarah Pickle and Marlena Kjelland have talked to us many times about your loving family and precious children. May you be lifted up by the love of God and of your friends during this very difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Debbie Potts, Belton
I am so sorry for your loss. I think the world of your family and please know that David and I are praying for you during this time. Please give a special hug for Alton from me. I consider him one of my closest friends. Katy Dunn Kummerfeld, Galveston, Texas
Please accept my sympathies at the untimely loss of your beautiful daughter, Melissa. My thoughts and prayers are with the Buland family at this sad time. May your memories sustain you. God be with you. Sincerely, Norma J. Tucker USDA-NRCS Temple State Office
David and Eng, My heart goes out to your family, I wish there was something I could do to bring you comfort. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Gerome Andler
David and Family, I just got the email and I am so full of sadness at your loss. Words seem so inadequate at this present moment. I will keep you in my prayers as you all deal with the grief and loss. May God richly bless you and sustain you. If you need me, feel free to call. Anita Byrd 301-233-2499.
Buland family , I attended Travis with Khim and remember Melisse, I'm so sorry for your lost and want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless. Stacy Groom
I am so sorry for you loss. Melisse will be missed. I will keep you in my prayers. Kevin Korompai
Dave & Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I am "Thinking of You" and your Family. I cannot imagine the hurt that you feel losing a child. May God be with you at this difficult time. Becky Strogen (SCS - NRCS in West Virginia)
Dear Buland Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Avery Meinardus
May God help you to be strong. Buland Family - God bless you all. A Friend.
Hello, my name is Stephanie Coup. Buland Family, I am not sure if you will remember me or not, but me Melisse, Khim, and my brother Steven always used to play with each other when you all lived in West Virginia. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman. I love you all and are in my prayers. Stephanie COup
Hello, my name is Stephanie Coup. Buland Family, I am not sure if you will remember me or not, but me Melisse, Khim, and my brother Steven always used to play with each other when you all lived in West Virginia. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman. I love you all and are in my prayers. Stephanie COup
David, Eng, Khim, and Alton- On behalf of Trinity University Soccer, I would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to your family for the loss of Melisse. I, myself, was only fortunate enough to spend 3 months with her as her coach. She was a bright and energetic young player and person, whose attitude never went unnoticed. Her penetrating and infectious smile will forever be familiar to me, and undoubedly anyone that knew her. Unfortunately, I was unaware of her passing until after the services leaving me unable to attend. Please know that Trinity Soccer will always remember Melisse. With Love, Lance Key
Dear Buland Family, I want to express my deepest sympathy to your whole family. I remember all of your children in my class at Temple HS. Melisse was such a wonderful young lady and I know that she is watching over all of us. Please know that I am praying for your family. Janet Kasner
Please know that you are in our prayers. The McElroy Family
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
Buland family...I went to Travis with Melisse-and i specifically remember her playing basketball-she was always the star of the team and a fast little buggar at that!! her smile could warm anyone's heart and her grin was completly priceless! i also played soccer with her at Temple High for alittle over a year-and even tho i was NEVER as good as her-she was always willing to lend a hand and help a teammate out! she was always a team player-but boy when she wanted that ball-she sure got it!! i have other memories of her too...anotherwords she will be missed by me,and all who ever heard her laughter or saw that sly grin! Always, Kristy Schendel-Class of 2003!
Dear Buland Family, I knew your wonderful famiy through Alton---the only Buland I was privileged to teach. Through knowing him, however, I knew you all and the rich life you shared. I am devastated that you have lost Melisse. I would have loved knowing and teaching her. I want to thank you for being brave enough to share the reality of bipolar illness with everyone. It is so insidious and even more so because it strikes our beautiful young people. Alton, thank you also for spending so much time with me--to comfort me---when you had hundreds of people to acknowledge. I never taught anyone closer to being the perfect student and human being than you were---and still are. I've never seen such a blend of the gifts of the head and of the heart. Your brilliant mind has always been matched by your humanitarian (both general and individual) sensitivity. I think of you so often with such love and appreciation. I can't repeat enough how much I love you and your family. Mary Adams
Dear David, we are very sorry to hear about your loss. Wishing you comfort, hope, and peace, Luba Kurkalova and family
I’ve been putting this off for some time now, because I don’t know what to say. Some of the last memories I have of Melisse are soccer lessons the summer before she left to Trinity to tryout. What hurts the most is that I never called or kept in touch to find out how it went. I remember the conversations we had about her trying out and that regardless of how hard it would be that she should give it her best. Did she ever! This is just like Melisse to persist and to give everything her best. Her best was always good enough to accomplish whatever she set out to do! I am sorry I never met the family but just know that we’ve praying for the grace of God get you through these tough but joyous times, simply because Melisse is in a better place. Oscar Bersoza
I suppose I only knew Melisse briefly. We were enrolled in a class called 'computers and society.' Not the most demanding of classes, so we had plenty of time to talk and goof off. I sat next to her on day one, never having met her before, and within about 5 minutes we were playing a semi-lewd game of hangman. We managed to have a rather extensive conversation solely in whispers and scribbles. We were friends immediately, realizing by the end of the first class that we shared a real passion for similar music. We agreed to make each other cd's for the next class, and so it went for the rest of the semester. I still have the metric ton of new music she turned me on to, and listening to everything from devendra banhart to some chopin, to joanna newsom, innocence mission, and little bits here and there. They're all Melisse to me, and I know that, talking to her about a month ago, she was still listening to the tunes I'd given her. In that way, she's more apparent to me, and I'm more often reminded of her in my daily life than even some of my closest friends. Our friendship bloomed very quickly, and petered off after the semester was over, but she left a big residual impact on me, and wasn't quite like anyone I ever knew. I don't know any of the circumstances surrounding her passing, but I do know who she was while I knew her. -Matt Daly
Dear Buland family, My name is Luke Bolton. I am one of Molly Bolton's older brothers. I met Melisse at our house a few times when they were visiting. I remember her liveliness, and that they were buddies. I think they went back to the fifth grade. We are all very saddened. Molly is devastated. My heart goes out to each of you as you cope with this incredible tragedy. Your tribute webpage is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with all of us. May God be with you now and forevermore, Luke
Well it has been a week and I have finally figured out how to find information on the internet. We will never forget all the fun times we spent with Melisse and the rest of the family growing up. Sarah and Melisse sitting together reading books, dressing in dress-up clothes, birthday parties, pre-school plays and all the meals we shared. When I look thru my photos for pictures, the Bulands are always in most of them. My favorite picture is when we had our kids in the bathtub and your silly girls had their hair sticking straight up full of soap. We will miss Melisse but she will always be dear to our hears has the whole Buland family always has. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, The Kullman's
Well it has been a week and I have finally figured out how to find information on the internet. We will never forget all the fun times we spent with Melisse and the rest of the family growing up. Sarah and Melisse sitting together reading books, dressing in dress-up clothes, birthday parties, pre-school plays and all the meals we shared. When I look thru my photos for pictures, the Bulands are always in most of them. My favorite picture is when we had our kids in the bathtub and your silly girls had their hair sticking straight up full of soap. We will miss Melisse but she will always be dear to our hears has the whole Buland family always has. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, The Kullman's
We shared your joy as Melisse did well and we also shared your pain when Melisse was having problems. We did this through her grandmother LaVonne - our very special water exercise buddy. We know that Melisse is in a far better place now with her Lord and is at peace as you will be too. Penny Koehl in SunBird in Chandler, AZ
Dear Eng, David, Alton and Khim, I was so saddened to learn of Melisse's passing. I thank you for your letters which gave all of us a peek into the wonderful life you shared with Melisse. Know that Dean and I hold all of you in our hearts. Take care, Gail Peek
You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Lynn & Ken Eldridge
David and family: Thinking of you. So glad that you have wonderful memories of Melisse. "When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." Kathy (Peaslee)Allen WV NRCS (I worked in the state office planning unit in 1988 or so)
Dear David and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Melissa. Although I never met Melissa, it is obvious that she is a very special and gifted person with a kind heart. I have had the great pleasure to know and work with David, which makes me imagine how great it must have been to have known Melissa. You are in our thoughts--Michael Spencer
I am so sorry to hear of Melisse's death. She was a very memorable student here at Travis Middle School. I thorougly enjoyed having her in class! She was a wonderful young lady! My prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Mrs. Jennifer Davis 8th Grade Social Studies Travis Middle School
I was out of town attending a conference in Indianapolis, when the word reached us from Sharon Davis,I WAS ABSOLUTELY SPEECHLESS,she was barely an adult,so young and full of life, I would see her helping Glen Lawson on many evenings and thought to myself,"she is so nice for doing that" and now she will not walk these halls anymore...... I can't imagine the pain,the void,the loss that fills your family now! May your daughter's spirit rest with God,eternally,AMEN!
Dear Buland family, I don't know if you remember me or not but I considered Melisse to be my closest friend in elementary school when you lived in Huron. I just found out about Melisse's passing and am deeply saddened. All these years I have remembered Melisse's friendship and missed her and the times spent at your house with your family. I would like you to know that my prayers are with you and with Melisse. You truly were blessed to have such a wonderful daughter/sister and I was blessed to have known her. -Kacy Salter
Dave and family, I thought Melisse was the most beautiful young person I had met in a long time. Her eyes always seemed to sparkle and shine with mischief. I enjoyed talking to her and felt she was an asset to NRCS. I know your hearts are breaking and this time of the year is especially hard. She touched the lives of many people and I am sure she will never be forgotten. Suzi Self
Buland Family- My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jayson Wiser
Dear David and Eng, Alton and Khim, What sad news to hear. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wish we were closer. We are grateful for technology, however. It was so nice to see pictures of your beautiful family and to hear your remarks. We too are grateful for our Savior: He showed us that the difference between His deepest despair and His glorious light was three days. What a blessed gift He has given us! Love to you all! Debbie and Jay Wiser Issaquah, WA djwiser@comcast.net
Dear Dave and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Lindsey Milbrath. "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies."
So sorry to hear of this great loss. Know that we go from life to life. THN
My heart and prayers go out to all of you. It really saddened me to find out about Melisse today. I am so sorry that I did not know earlier. She was a precious young lady. I agree that she is in Our Father's hands now and she will never feel the pain again. Please remember that one day you will stand with her again and smile. All my love and prayers. Marsha Kinsey / Crowley Therapeutic Massage
Dear Eng, David, Alton and Khim, Words can not possibly express our heartfelt sympathy and sorrow about your loss. We are all in disbelief, hurt and feel we lost a daughter/sister too. We have so many good memories of lovely sweet Melisse. From the good old time in Huron as a child to a lovely beautiful young lady. One of our memorable memories of Melisse is from our trip to Temple, when we decided to visit Bulands without a prior plan. Khim and Melisse very cleverly kept our arrival secrete. I never forget the moment we walked into the house and the surprise!!!!!!!!! We never forget Melisses’s happy smile and kind look that night. We will miss her dearly but we know if God could pick one perfect angle, Melisse would be the one. Love, Sima & Mehdi Sabet
I have not been on this sight - and now I've had some time to browse - this memorial is beautiful. Shardai spent a moment to read the Bible verse under the tree. God Bless you guys and I pray that your trip will go well and that you will come home rested and renewed. Praying for you. Della
I have not been on this sight - and now I've had some time to browse - this memorial is beautiful. Shardai spent a moment to read the Bible verse under the tree. God Bless you guys and I pray that your trip will go well and that you will come home rested and renewed. Praying for you. Della