Gone, but not forgotten  / Paul Dorn (Fellow MXer )
I didn’t know Rocky; I have many friends who did though. I would have met him this summer at the track or hanging out with friends. I often stop and think about how close I was to meeting him, I wish I did. Every person I have talked to that knew Rocky had nothing but nice things to say about him, how he was such a kind spirit, And that he influence them.
Ride Forever Rocky, Ill meet you soon
Dorn-522
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im truely sorry  / Zac Reardon
i did not know your son but i heard the story and it was terrible.... i ride dirt bikes and it kindof scares me bbut its what i love to do and im sure he loved it to and its an awful shame that this happend.... Close

missed by everyone  / Matt Morse (friend/classmate)

even though we only met in the beginning of last year you still made 1st period worth stayin awake in...you are and will be missed by everyone who knew you. you that great of a man

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words cant describe but we all still try.  / Kurt Swalander (friend/classmate)
Rcoky my car is missin ya man. i dont let anyone in auto touch that anymore. school is shook up/ but now we are recovering. many go to your parking spot every day to show their love. we all know your up there riding. we love you Rocky. GOD BLESS! Close

Loss of loved one  / Linda Sperry (mother lost son )
I didn't know Rocky and the family is probably not reading all of these at this time. I know because I lost my son in a auto accident 6 months ago. I feel your  pain mom and I am so sorry for your loss. My son also rode dirt bikes. He loved it. I wanted to share some ideas that we did in memory of our son. we had a ride at our local track in his memory and they doanted the proceeds to our family. We had several memorials with his friends and our family at the skatepark. They donated a bench in his memory to our local skatepark. On his stone we had a picture that was traced of him on his dirt bike etched onto his stone of him riding on his dirt bike. I know you don't want to think about that but when you ready email me and I can send you pics so you can get an idea. You son sounds amazing. He will live on through the memories so keep them close to your heart. God bless and good luck. Linda Sperry RIP Ethan Tetter # 815 Close

Can't wait to see you one day...  / C. J. (aquanitence)
Rocky,

I hope I can touch as many peoples hearts as you have.  You really and truly have impacted the world and my view of it.  I remember when we were young and you were the little kid in the back of the bus reading those motocross magazines every day. I am thankful for the time i knew you and will never forget those days. I am glad you pursued what you loved and lived your life to the fullest.  Words cannot express how much you are and will be missed.  Keep watch over us in heaven.

Rest In Peace....

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You touch so many people..............-....  / Heidi Ashlock (Friend of Family/work with mom )

I have had the pleasure of knowing Rocky since he was in 4th grade.  I have worked with his mom Shari for the past 8+ years........As moms, of course, we ALWAYS talk about our kids we have 6 among us.  I truly loved every story that was ever told about Dana, Keri and Rocky..... but I have to say the story's about Rocky.... ALWAYS made me laugh and smile......he just had that way about him.......I just want to say that evertime I saw him....he was such a kind and sweet boy to his mom......to everyone...........in the eight years I never once heard  him be disrespectful..... he truly loved his family and friends so much!!!!

There are no words that can explain the loss and pain I feel and I feel for your family............ Please know that if any of you ever need anything or anyone..... you can ALWAYS call me & the girls....... we love you all SOOOOOOOOOOO VERY VERY much!!

Heidi :)

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Touched....Inspired.-... / Debbie And Joe (Friend)

Bret, Shari, Dana and Kari

I'm not sure if I ever told you.. but I knew Rocky before I met him!  Dana was my trainer at the fitness club and she always talked about him...so proud...her face would like up with stories of him....soon after that he and Ashley started dating.  I only went to a handful of races....so my gift from him was the time he spent with us at either your house or ours. He fit right in with us....and we fell in love with him too.  You raised a very upstanding young man, I could not have asked for Ashley to have spent more time with anyone than with him and your family.  There was never dull moment...never a quiet time...unless they were napping!!  Rocky always lended Joe a hand in the garage and usually helped pick up after every dinner!  What a joy...such a bright smile...and those rosy cheeks...they got me every time!  You have got to be so proud.  Even after Ashley and he broke up....I'd still see him - either driving or at the club and he'd always wave that silly wave of his or say hi and then he and Ash still talked daily at school...he'd still walk her to class...and have lunch...talk on the phone and study or just hang out...that was so incredible to me!  Joe and I never had a bad word to say about Rocky...even after we did not see him over at the house these last couple of months. I know people say everything happens for a reason...yet I haven't found that reason for all of this....one thing though is that without us meeting him...and without him coming into Ashley's life, we truly would not be the same.  She has been loved by the greatest...and she loved the greatest....that is awesome to me!  Thank you.   God Bless and we will see you soon.

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I understand your pain, I hope I can help  / Mom To Taylor Burgstahler (grieving mom also )

I am so sorry that you have had to join the worst club  in the world. The club of the grieving parent.

I understand your pain and I am here if you would like to talk or write. Please be gentle with yourself, your grief is so raw right now.

Journal, talk, cry, hug, be with others even if you don't want to talk. I wish I had the words to make you whole again, but there are no words.

I am so sorry you have lost your precious son. On the listed site below you may be able to find some groups that offer relief. Again, I am also here for you. G-d bless you.

Lori B.

www.TaylorBurgstahler.memory-of.com

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Rocky, you will be missed  / Heather Auckland (Friend)

Rocky i bet your service was everything you wanted today.  It was so nice out and with all your racing friends, orting friends and sumner friends together,  although you probably just wanted to be riding all day.  I bet you never even thought you had made such an impact on so many people.  Your smile was  is amazing and was such a bright light in so many peoples lives. Having DCT with you was so fun, i wish you would have stayed in Orting.

You will NEVER be forgotten. 

To the Gesners; You guys are all so strong in so many ways and raised such an amazing young man.  Hang in there, I know you will.

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Thanks / Kristi Skinner (Rider)

Thanks for showing us how to live and be there for one another.  Life's too short, and few of us ever start living, before it's too late, but you paved the way for alot of us.  RIP, and say hi to Gabe for me!

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Our thoughts are with you!  / The Rikansrud Family (MX Family )

We knew Bret through my father-in-law, Larry Rikansrud.  They worked together in the past.  We met again at Pacific when our sons were riding.  Rocky had such a bright light about him, and it was so wonderful to see the love that you all shared for his passion...riding!  We are so sorry, and are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers!  Much love,

Jim, Joan, Tiffany and Brent

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My Thoughts & Prayers....  / Michael "Motodad393" Berg (Another One who Rode.... )

To The Gesner Family,

As a dad who lost his son in an MX accident I know the pain and the feelings you are experiencing now..... I also know of those feelings that will come with time.  Please feel free to contact me if I may be of assistance to you at anytime.

I have taken the liberty to add your son's name to "the List" that Remembers Those Who Rode."  His name will be read ever year the first weekend in October at a "Memomorial Race" that "Remembers Those Who Rode."

Sincerely & In Sympathy,

Michael E. Berg "Motodad393"

www.allthingsmoto.com

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Amazing / H. To The D.
Last year I had the great opportunity to meet Rock at Extreme in spokane, he had this huge bright smile on his face the whole weekend he was there and lived with such positivity....Did I mention he was a very skilled and awesome rider?, one of those riders I would look at and just wish I could be as fast......nothing is harder than to know I will never see the same rider again with such a riding style as to each his own....You will Forever Be missed Close

i'll always remember...  / Chelsey Morrow (friend)
When I first came to Orting I didn't know many people but you were right there to greet me with that big smile that you ALWAYS had... having drama together in 7th grade was always fun... I was going through my year book where you said "chelsey have a great summer and i'll take ur notes" im sure there was a joke behind that one altho i dont quite remember but i will never forget that big smile and all ur jokes. You will be missed and i hope you rest in peace. Close

Rockman, you da bomb!  / Frank And Ytte Phillips (family)
Ytte and I had known Rocky since day one. He was precocious as a young boy and showed no fear, even then. As Rocky's skills increased so did his self-confidence. He was good at what he did.  We were devastated to hear of his tragic accident.
Our hearts go out to Rocky's parents, sisters and brother-in-law and the rest of this close knit family. Our son, Richard, is married to Bret's sister, Teri. Our grandsons, Josh and Coleton, were very close to Rocky and are truely saddened.
Sadly, we received word of Rocky's death as we are visting family in Denmark. We will not be able to be there with you all for Rocky's memorial, but know that we will be there in spirit. We loved Rocky and we love his family and friends. We bid you peace.
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What a great Kid  / K.

I only met you once. You had the biggest smile on your face, and soon it was passed onto me when you shook my hand. After our short conversation you said catch ya later. I got so much inspiration from you. You were an amazing guy. Ill miss your bright eyes and amazing smile.

Ill catch ya in heaven bud.  

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As I was on my way home last night. . .  / Dani S. (good friend )

So as i was driving home last night I was thinging of you, as if that was any diffrent than the day i heard the news but last night i was remembering . . .

I was remembering when you would give me such a hard time for the music i would listen to, you would always aks what kind of music is that? how can you listin to that stuff? who considers that music? And then one day I got in you truck to go home and you had told me to be quit and listen . . . so i did. You had programed KUBE 93 in your radio for me, we listened to that station the whole way home.

I remebered our first kiss we were outside your house and you slowly leaned closer and snuck in for a kiss, and i quitly asked if we were still friends or if we were dating now. . .you said definatly dateing. That night was amazing

I remebered when i had my first dinner with your family, the whole family they were amazing they asked no questions they passed no judge ment they just asked if i needed a place to stay . and i stayed for about two month's .

I remebered when we went down to the river bank and we worked on skipping rocks and you trying to throw me in the bushes , ha ha ha i hate spiders.

I remeber the time i n shop when one of the boys shot me in the eye with a piece of glue, i thought you were goping to kill him . you got up so fast to  defend me..

Rocky i miss you , i miss everything about you and i will never get to tell you that . I remeber you every day, I havent had a day pass where i havent thought of you , you and your family have changed my life.

I love you Rocky Gesner i cant wait to see you again I'll tell you about all my great storys and i cant wait to here all of yours.

 

I love you one more time,

Dani

Ps. i cant wait to celebrate YOU tomarow!

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Someone Very Special  / Jonathon/Cheryl Hanagan (Know his mom )
To Rocky's family, especially his mom, who we think the world of.  We are so sorry for your loss.  As a mother, my heart is breaking for the family, especially his wonderful mom.  Rocky must have been someone very special... God only takes extraordinary people while they are still so young.  He must have been just like you Shari.   What an honor as parents it is to have such an incredible son.  We know Rocky is happy where he is, his spirit will be with you to comfort you for quite some time.  Take every moment to feel his presence and his love for you all.  It will help you get through these difficult times, I know, I've been there.  We will continue to pray for your family.   Our thoughts and love are with you always.  The Hanagan Family Close

Ride or Die 446  / Michelle Moczygemba (Friend)
Rocky.
I didnt really know you until
this year, but your an
amazing person.

Everytime i saw you in
the hall, you would smile
and say Hi :]

i wish i would have gotten
the chance to know
you even better then i did.

i can only imagine what
heaven looks like, i bet
its beautiful. I know
you prob love it up there
and they prob have the most
KILLER TRACK up there, and you
just tearing it up!

We will all miss you and think
of all the great memories we
have shared with you!

Love,
Michelle
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