Benefiting Students of the Performing Arts Since 1997
Dear Friends,
Several months after Tim died Freida Kipar, a friend he made while attending the Governor's Honors Program the summer of 1996, wrote me a letter. She was reminiscing about Tim and she shared with me what I think was Tim's philosophy of life. She said, "I know he would be continuously moving if still with us. I'll never forget the time he told me that if he was ever found standing still and stagnant in his life for me to please whack him in the head, because a life that goes nowhere is no life at all". I believe this is how Tim lived his life. CONGRATULATIONS to all of you who recognize that accomplishment equals hard work!
We love you! Sherrill and Jim Redovian
“We were honored to know Tim. As I told you, I admired and respected Tim for knowing in his heart what he wanted and going after it sooner rather than later . . . He will not be forgotten. He didn’t come and go without making his mark. His job was to touch many lives in a sort time and to show all of us lucky enough to know him just how kind and caring one person can be.”
Kimberly Banta, mother, actress, friend
“I would like to share with you how much my children loved working, laughing, and growing with Tim. Philip (Raymond) and James (Todd) Amber acted with Tim in Babysitters at VCP in Roswell… Debbie grew to know Tim through the Atlanta Workshop Players and feels deeply over the incredible loss. Thank you for sharing your inspiring, kind, and loving son with my children.”
Susan Amber
“He was always there to make someone smile or to cheer you up whether it was by singing some crazy song or by making fun of the bus driver. It is a shame that the halls and stages of Avondale High School will no longer be graced with his presence…the world lost a true friend and I know that everyone who ever came in contact with him will now feel a true void in their hearts. It goes without saying that we will all miss him. It is an understatement to say that he was a great kid. Please remember how happy he made us all…”
Pierce Landis, DCPA
“We, as all the others who traveled south that weekend, experienced the worst of all types of weather systems. While listening to the others recall their travel stories, I couldn’t help but think that nature was only expressing the upset felt by all of us over Tim’s loss…I remind myself in times such as these that the spirit of someone you love can never die. It is your treasure; it lives in your heart…”
Mary Fetkenheier
“…what a tragic turn of events… I remember sitting next to you at one of Tim’s Christmas plays and something went wrong with one of the props. You leaned over to me and said ‘That wasn’t supposed to happen.’ Those were the exact words I thought when Beth told me that Tim had died - that was just not supposed to happen. He had crammed so much into his brief life; it was almost as if that was necessary because there was a bigger and better plan for him…”
Roz Zawicki
“The Golden Braintree was planted in Tim’s memory. We’re hoping the colors of yellow and gold will comfort you both and help celebrate his life.”
Bill & Sharon Nickerson
“…We loved Tim and are better people for having known him…For us believers, death is not a period but rather only a comma; we’ll see our loved ones again in heaven.”
Greg & Kathy Marquis
“His little light has shown so much brighter in his 16 years on this earth than a lot of people’s ever can… We all remember his contribution as a turtle at my mother’s 80th… we visited Canterbury Cathedral while we were in England and lit a candle and said a prayer for Tim…”
Jeanne Selby
“Tim was truly an extraordinary young man. He taught us all so much. He taught us that it was o.k. to stray from the norm (which was hard in a family of 4 boys, three of them being baseball stars). But Tim was a star of his own…”
Ryan Butcher
“…Tim was a beautiful young man - and he shared that with all around him. His wonderful sense of humor lightened us all…”
Gaye Ogletree
“I woke up this morning thinking about you and your family. It is hard to comprehend that all this has happened to Tim and you. I look forward to assisting you with the memorial fund.”
Alan Harvey, November 7, 1996
“We were shocked and saddened by the loss of Tim (always ‘Timmy’ to us). … Aviva reminisced about Tim taking the “big kids” downstairs and playing Nintendo with them. He was a great and talented kid…”
Varda and Aviva Sauer and Family
“Tim’s character, personality, energy and accomplishments were phenomenal. Our family truly misses him and greatly shares in your loss. Kelley loved Tim; he was her very first acquaintance and friend at Avondale. His fun loving character made Kelley’s transition to Avondale much less nervous. Your family is very special to Kelley. She has placed Tim’s picture on her ceiling over her bed. Memories of Tim will always live on in our family.”
Cathy and David Mobley and Family
“I wanted you both to know that even though I only knew Tim for a short time, I will always remember him. Besides his talent, I will always remember how polite he was and how he held the door open for me. Those little things always make a person stand out in my eyes. Later that night when I stopped him to say how well I thought he did, he just turned and with a big smile, he said ‘Thank you very much.’… I would like to believe that maybe Tim will hold that door open for me again someday.”
Linda Mosie
“It was very obvious at the church Saturday how many hearts Tim had reached. I did not know Tim, and it is amazing how he has reached me.”
Ron Pierce
“Tim was so vital, as though he was using up his life quickly, so none would be wasted.”
Sara Holton
“…I could fill a book with the antics we shared, and I was but a blink in his full life. The best time I can recall to write right now is in the cul-de-sac in front of Frances Carroll’s house one afternoon during the “Max: A Love Story” saga. We were at a rehearsal for something –only God could say what- and the out of doors beckoned. Tim and I were in the street with a few other members of the Max clan. On a whim we decided to dance in the street, so Tim grabbed me to a dance position and began polkaing with me! What a dance, and what a dancer. I really don’t know of anything more appropriate for Tim than the Polka-it is so lively and fun-and contagious! Soon enough, there were three or four polkaing couples of teenagers at the end of Shadow Glen Court. We all laughed and sang tunes that couldn’t possibly match a polka dance- Cest la vie! I don‘t remember ever stopping. We must have, either being interrupted by a passing car or the call to go inside, but to me, we’re still leaping across the pavement. It was very happy. It still is joyful to remember it.”
Sara Holton, Friend
“Tim was such a genuinely good person. Sara delighted in knowing him and working with him for the past several years. Our entire family enjoyed his talented acting. Our hearts are broken.”
Suzanne Holton