A Tribute Video

Buddies

I wish I would have been able to see them in picnic...graduation..wedding...vacation...etc...pitures together. They just were great together. Here's to the Saturday morning memories.

To an old friend

Caleb,

I remember back when we first met in the 3rd grade at Cressona Christian School. We were best friends all the way up through until you went to Blue Mountain High. I remember you and Luke coming over my house n playing Golden Eye for Nintendo 64 and having a blast. I'm sorry I never kept in touch w/ you. You'll always be remembered in me and my family's hearts. Love ya man, see you in paradise!!!!

Love,

Christopher Parker

classic

haha love this picture, so classic, me lookin like a idiot, kev not smiling, n caleb lovin both of us

I miss you.

I remember when I had someone take this picture (I forget who took it). You asked me if you should get Matt and Luke and I told you no that I wanted one with just the two of us because I didn't have any with just you. It was a real nice moment. I remember how much love I felt as I stood there with you and we had our arms around each other. I think you were proud that I wanted it to be just you and me. It was such a special moment. You were the most beautiful one of us all. I wish I would have had the chance to tell you that.


I miss you every minute of everyday brother. It is still so hard and part of me wants it to stay that way because it makes me feel close to you. Today I was thinking about how helpful you were to me. Every time I had something unfun to do, like painting the house, moving, running errands you were so quick to help me. You made stupid stuff fun and you were one of the least selfish people I ever knew. You were so giving, so kind to me even when I was a jerk of an older brother. I know you know that I love you. I know you loved me but I miss saying it and hearing it face to face. My life will never be the same without you in it. There is a lot of stuff going on in my life right now and it has been difficult because in the last year you were such a support for me, I felt like we shared the same voice and I loved the man you were becoming, and mom has always been the person I could go to with all of the real life stuff. So I guess what I am saying is that I miss you and mom more everyday. We had so much planned...guess it will have to wait a while. I love you so much.

Josh

Caleb-
You FINALLY came to me in a dream the other night. I was waiting for you to for so long. It was weird though, because you didnt look like I thought you would. You were wearing these black glasses and a tight beanie. But, of course, you had the biggest smile on your face! It was soo nice to see you. I cant really remember most of it, but I know you do. I think we were playing dodge ball or something? It was weird. But I wanted to thank you for finally coming, it really meant a lot to me. It was a little bit of closure...but I still have a long way to go. Oh yeah, and I wanted to let you know I'm doing Relay For Life at school, and I'm walking for your mom. I'm gonna put her initials on my shirt. I thought you might like that :) see ya soon okay!
<3 kelsi

Childhood Memories

Caleb,

I can not believe that it has already been three weeks that you've been gone now. We do not miss you any less, and the pain and loss is still just as real. I still can't believe you're gone, I just can't comprehend it. I know you're walking on the streets of gold right now as I type, but that seems even more difficult to comprehend. I wish you could tell us what its like, but I guess there aren't any words that would truly describe it.

We had so many good times growing up together. You and Luke were like my other brothers. I don't know if you remember, but when we were little everyone at church would tease us and tell us, "oh you two are going to get married some day." Honestly, I'm not sure why they said that, and I'm pretty sure my face always turned bright red, but I think I was hoping they were right. You were a great guy. I'll never forget seeing you interact with Taylor. You loved and cared for her so much and seeing you smile at her gave me just a glimpse at how big of a heart you had.

For some reason I keep thinking of this one New Year's eve you and your family and some other people from church were over at our house for a party. You were coming downstairs with a big plate of shrimp and dip and you accidently slipped and the shrimp went everywhere! I remember you were upset, but for the rest of us it was quite amusing to say the least. Thanks for always making us laugh :)

I miss you and your Mom so much, but I'm so glad that you were able to greet her, what a sight that must have been! I can not wait to see you again, we'll have great stories to share!

Love, Jenn.

Eulogy

Caleb R. Ott

As a brother, Caleb was more than anyone could imagine. As 4 brothers we have always thought of ourselves as one. We were and are a group, loyal, bonded by love, never to be torn apart. We are passionate about each other. Every part of our group of brothers was and is an essential part and needed by the others. There are four of us, each one bringing something special to our unique and beautiful relationship. Caleb brought us life. He was our joy and laughter. He was our heart. The youngest kid is always different, and he was different in so many beautiful ways. When Matt was not in any mood for fun, Caleb could always bring a smile out of him. He was like that with us all. He would not stop until he had his way and we joined him in laughter. It would tick me off sometimes that I would give into him and break a smile but he just had that way about him. You could get mad at him but you could never stay mad for very long. Like the time at soccer practice when I was relieving myself in the porta potty. All of the sudden there was a loud bang and the porta potty shook. I came out with wet pants only to find a soccer ball rolling away from the jon. Everyone was chuckling, even the other coaches, but I was really ticked off. The smirk on his face said it all. It was Caleb. As I made the team do forward rolls in the freshly cut grass with their shirts off I could not help but chuckle to myself. You could not stay mad at Caleb for long he was just to loving, he was just too joyful. He loved life, he loved having fun and he loved us.

The truth is I miss him already. He was such a beautiful person. He had so many characteristics to admire, like the comedian that seemed to reside in him. But there are two that really stick out to me.

Caleb was fearless. He lived a big life. He was not afraid to try a new trick on his bike, or on the slopes. In fact I never saw him back down because of fear. He was brave when it came to life. When we learned of my mom’s condition he broke down and I was really worried about him. But in a day or two he bounced back with more fight than I could have ever imagined.

We were at a winter retreat church camp. I had just come out of a meeting to find the majority of the guys in our group hanging out quietly by a picnic table. I could tell when I got there they were pretty fried up at a group of arrogant guys who were pelting innocent and unsuspecting kids with ice balls as they walked down a path. It didn’t take long for Caleb and Jordan to voice their objection to these guys. Our group merged with theirs and I quickly thought I should get things in control, so I played the leader card. Telling these guys to nock it off. One of them refused to shut up. And before I new it Jordan was wrestling someone and Caleb who was standing next to me. Picked out the biggest kid in the group who happened to be about 6’4” and 200 lbs, charged him, tucked his shoulder into the guy lifted him and speared him into the ground.

Caleb was sensitive. He had a huge heart. He loved big. Many of you know this because you have felt his love. He cared so much about the people around him. In our home during the last few months you would find him rubbing my mom’s hands, sitting on the couch with her. He wasn’t afraid to say I love you; he was liberal with his hugs. He valued spending time with the people he cared about. When I was around him I just felt loved. He had such a big heart. It was easily wounded but it was quick to forgive. It was unselfish, he would give anything he had expecting nothing in return. The Bible says that if you have faith that can move mountains but don’t have love, you have nothing and Caleb had a lot, because he knew how to love in a big way.

I am going to miss him so much. I am going to miss his laugh; I am going to miss being loved by him. I am going to miss his hugs. I am going to miss watching him with my daughter Taylor. I am going to miss his love of life. I am going to miss his sensitive heart. I am going to miss his stories. I am going to miss just being with him because when I was with him I was a better person.


But here is the hope that helps me catch my breath. Here is the only thing that gets me out of bed some days. My relationship with Caleb is not over. Someday I will see him again. I know where he is and he knows where I am. My relationship will never be over because we are 4 brothers for eternity and we will spend that eternity together in heaven. When I see him again we will feast and we will laugh and we will tell stories and celebrate. When I see him again we will hug and cry tears of joy. It is because of Christ that I will see him again. It is because Caleb believed , Matt, Luke and I believe that we need God, that we need his forgiveness and that forgiveness comes through faith in Christ and what he did for us on the cross and that he rose again. You don’t have to be a part of this kind of church or denomination for that to be something meaningful and real to you. You don’t have to fit into some kind of “Christian” mold. We believe that, it is our faith and by our faith we have eternity together. Our relationship is not over we are still a family of six and we are still four brothers.

Until I see him again. In the midst of all of this overwhelming hurt and pain. We would do better to be more like him, to honor him by how we live. So I am going to try to be more like Caleb. I am going to try to be fearless when I wake up in the morning not wanting to face the day. I am going to be more sensitive in my heart. I am going to try to care more. I am going to try to love life more. I am going to try to love others with the kind of heart he loved others with. And I am going to pray to God to give me the strength to do that and to strengthen my faith in Him because God is good even when we don’t feel it, even when we don’t understand Him, and because by some miracle of heaven, I can hold the hand of Jesus as he holds the hand of Caleb.

i havent written on here yet and i hope others keep on adding stuff here. i just want to throw this post up here to say that i'll be makin a little ski video from when i was in utah, and heard the awful news and skied the rest of the trip in memory of my cousin. i got my detroit tigers hat embroidered with calebs initials the other day.. i think about him all the time. i really miss him, and wanted to give him a call today on this saturday at home in philly.

-ryan

You will be missed.

I've been meaning to post in here for a while now, but I haven't found the words to say. Caleb was an amazing kid. He really was always smiling. I remember as kids we played soccer together, and I was always jealous of him because he played goalie. I always wanted to play goalie but was usually in the field. haha. I worked with him at the Brick House, but we never really had much of a chance to talk since he worked in the kitchen. The most prominent thing I remember about Caleb was the fact that he was a man of few, but important words. I could always tell he was sincere. I think of him and his family often. I understand the pain the Ott boys are going through. I think of you often. No matter what, always remember the good times.

In addition to the Almost song, I created a list of some good remembrance songs.
Thursday-Understanding in a Car Crash
As Cities Burn-Timothy
Jimmy Eat World-Hear You Me
A New Found Glory-Sonny
Wisdom in Chains-Die Young
Puff Daddy-I'll be Missing You
Pennywise-Bro Hymn
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony-Crossroads

Leighana Ginther

Memories Will Last A Lifetime...

Hey Caleb, I know you're showing your mom a beautiful time up in heaven. You too can now be at peace together and watch over your family!
Last night I got the picture of us printed from Physics ( what a great class that was, ha) and I put it on my mirror so everyday I get to see your smiling face looking at me!
I remember that time we were at Mike's for youth group they were playing baseball and you were injured so you couldn't play and I didnt want to and we sat there together and just talked, it really was such a joy. From your smiles, to your jokes, to just having you around was such a pleasure, those memories will be with me forever!
Love You Caleb,
Allison

Thinking of you<3

Caleb,
I just heard about your mom and I had to write. I hope that you two are hugging and laughing. I must me an amazing feeling for both of you. Especially knowing that your mom isn't suffering anymore. I am praying for your family and thinking of you everyday. I look at pictures a lot too. They help me remember you and your goofy smile. I miss you.
see you soon!

Love you,
Morgan

Caleb's Memorial Movie

Created by John Boggs

Caleb-
I still cannot stop thinking about you. I was just wondering if you could let me know if this is ever going to get better? Its really hard to think that I cant talk to you or see you for a long time. Will you just try to let me know that everythings going to get better? please. I miss you.
<3 Kelsi

Caleb
You've grown into such an amazing young man and I am so proud of you! You will be forever missed in our community, and especially in our church. For some reason I keep replaying this one memory from youth group when we were playing that tic-tac-toe game. You always played your hardest. I'll miss seeing your smiling face up in the sound booth at church; but now you have an even better perch to view the service from, and I know you will be watching every week.

Today I heard this song on the radio and I wanted to share it

"Smiling Down" by Pillar
You make it so hard on yourself
But there's nobody else
That could ever understand
The feelings that you felt
I could hear you think about
All the time I was around
If you could only see me now
I'm right here looking down

So next time that you feel like crying
Next time you don't feel like trying
Just remember I'll be right there
Smiling down on you
In the morning you don't feel like rising
Next time you feel like compromising
Just remember I'll be right there
Smiling down on you

I know you won't forget
All the time we got to spend
Just because it's been a while
Doesn't mean that it's the end
So right here and now
I'll swear you a vow
That I will always be with you
Whenever you feel down
Nothing ever will come between us
Now I'm holding on to the hand of Jesus

I'll be right there looking down
Even when the shine don't shine
I'll be right there looking down
All along the winter night
I'll be right there looking down
With a smile on me face
I'll be right there with my arms open wide
Right here on Jesus' side

We love you Caleb!!!! I'll be seeing you again...
Kaitlin

Caleb,

Sometimes it's hard to look out the windows of my house, because my eyes are instantly drawn to the spot where you left this Earth. Everyday when I drive past as I go to school, and every evening when I come home, I think about what happend there. But it gets easier when I think back to our days on the soccer team. Yesterday in church i started to laugh because I thought of how you forgetting your cup one game was the reason both coaches found out I could play goalie. It brings a smile to my face everytime I look back on that moment. Even though your gone, the memories we have of you still makes all of us smile, and they always will.

#5

I think about you every day<3

Caleb,
When I heard about all of this it didn't seem real and sometimes it still doesn't. Your service was awesome and I know you were there with us all. There isn't a time where I don't think of you. I know your in the most awesome place any one could ever be. I'll never forget your smile or your jokes. You always made me laugh... you didn't even have to say anything. I'll never forget the time you "fake" peed your pants in Mr. McCormicks. You were an awesome person. You were so forgiving. When ever I think of you I just think of a big giant hug... because being around you was so comforting. Ill miss you Caleb. Ill see you soon. I can't wait to laugh and joke with you again.
I love you.
Morgan Myers

July 4th memories!

Caleb,
I miss you. It just does not seem right to me... I know you are in a better place and one day I will see you again but tilll then its not going to be easy for a lot of people. I hope my dad helped show you around Heaven. I am sure he did. He loved you just like I love you. You mean a lot to me and my family. I was saddened my the news.... Caleb every July 4th was a ton of fun with you and your family. You and the boys putting fire works on... That was pretty scarry! I was always so scared you and Dustin would get burnt but you guys did not care. You sure were a dare devil. I want to be more like you...... Caleb, for now rest in peace and know we love you. I can't wait to join you and my daddy in heaven some day!!!!

Charlene

I miss your singing haha<3

Hey Caleb,
I heard James Blunt today on the radio and immediately started to laugh. It made me remember Schoon's class and our lab table. You seriously sang "Goodbye my lover" for a month, and you only knew the words good bye my lover. I would tell you to shut up every minute i think and you would just smile at me and sing it louder. Singing was one thing you were NOT good at haha. Speaking of our physics lab table, i remember how many arguments we'd get in on lab days but somehow you always got your way out of doing the actual work, and you would end up copying mine. We had alot of memories together, due to the fact that somehow every year we'd have at least one class we sat next to each other in, but you singing definitely for some reason sticks out the most. That and World Cultures and all our note passing, and you tipping my desk forwards during tests to try and get me in trouble. I hope you realize how much of an impact you still have on people's lives. I have never met a happier person with a bigger heart than you. Missing you is hard, but knowing you're with me and all of us makes me feel safer and comforted. I was listening to the Almost yesterday when it was miserable out, and I was crying at the end and I closed my eyes for a second and opened them and the sun was out and stayed out for about ten seconds. That was the only time the sun came out all day. Anyways, i miss you Caleb and I love you, thank you for changing my life, I can't wait to see you again.


Love,
Kayla

Thank you Caleb<3

Hey Caleb. I don't know why its taken me so long to write anything..i've actually thought about writing something everyday..but i'm listening to your song that we listened to at your service and i guess it kinda inspired me. I just wanted you to know how much you have made me appreciate life. I can remember our senior year in English, you and all the boys knew how bad I was at giving speeches haha I would get so nervous it was unreal but i can remember the day I had to give my memory passage and you said to me in the hall before class outside the office, you said "it's no big deal just look at me the whole time" but I knew looking at you would just cause trouble because youd do something goofy. And of course when i got up to do my speech, I was so nervous, my face was brightt red(which you guys got a kick out of) lol, and for some unknown reason when I couldn't remember a line.. I looked at you and you had the smirk on your face, I can't remember how long it took to finish that memory passage but I can guarantee I was probably trying my hardest not to bust out laughing. I know we had our silly arguments but everytime I think of you I can't even be sad because all the memories are so funny. You were a good person and you gave me a whole new outlook on life Caleb and I just wanted to say thank you. See ya soon buddy can't wait<3


Love,
Nicole

Caleb and Taylor

Uncle Caleb. Taylor loved her Uncle Caleb so much and she misses him. And Caleb adored Taylor. This photo means so much to me. I will miss seeing them together.

Josh

Caleb today the girls and i went to visit your grave, its been really hard since i wasnt able to come home for your funeral and im sorry i wasnt there but u and your family have been in my heart. it was nice to finally come back to the good old skook to see everyone and get to share all our memories of you together, the girls told me all about the beautiful things that were said at your funeral and played your song for me, it truly is a beautiful song and im sure ill be listening to it like everyday. Even though you arnt with us right now u still have found a way to make an impact on all of our lives, I feel like we all have gotten closer and i have you to thank for that. its still so hard to accept that this has happened to our classmate and friend but i still feel like your around and i find comfort in knowing that im not alone and i always have a friend by my side, now i always have someone to talk to. thanks caleb for always being around to listen.
-carly

Caleb,
When I'm feeling sad that I won't be seeing you or hearing your laugh for a long time, I listen to this song and it makes me realize that you are finally home. I hope that all of our friends can find comfort in this song. We miss you so much, but we know that our angel got his wings, and we'll hold our heads up knowing that you're fine.

I love you.
Megan Renninger

BAYSIDE LYRICS
"Winter"

When Winter falls
Next year, I'll be holding on
To anything nailed down
As for being patient, with fate and all, it's getting old.
And my mind is slowly changing
I'm calling all my oldest friends,
Saying "sorry for this mess we're in,"
And I'm waiting, waiting
For the Sun to come and melt this snow,
wash away the pain, and give me back control, control.

An angel got his wings,
And we'll hold our heads up knowing that he's fine.
We'd all be lucky to have a love like that in a lifetime.

Should we still set his plate?
Should we still save his chair?
Should we still buy him gifts?
And if we don't, did we not care?
It makes you think about the life you've led,
Shit you've done, things you've said.
And it's grounding, grounding.
I've been feeling three feet tall this month,
hardly indestructible.
But the snow melts, and the rhythm still goes on.

An angel got his wings,
And we'll hold our heads up knowing that he's fine.
We'd all be lucky to have a love like that in a lifetime.

Friends stay side by side,
In life and death you've always stole my heart,
You'll always mean so much to me, it's hard to believe this

These nights in vans,
These nights in bars,
Don't mean a thing with empty hearts, with empty hearts.

An angel got his wings,
And we'll hold our heads up knowing that he's fine.
We'd all be lucky to have a love like that in a lifetime.

Friends stay side by side,
In life and death you've always stole my heart,
You've always meant so much to me, it's hard to believe
So much to me, it's hard to believe
So much to me, it's hard to believe this.

Caleb-
Its almost been a week and i still cannot stop thinking about you. I thought your beautiful service would bring me some comfort, but i am still so sad. I wish I had one more day to spend with you, one more day to talk to you and see you smile and hear your laugh. I wouldn't have survived 4 years of homeroom without you. Remember me, you, and megan were so determined to not miss a day of school junior year? We did it, and we walked up on stage together to get our award! Haha we were so proud. Ill never forget all the crazy practical jokes you played on me. You knew exactly what to do to get me frustrated, but I could never stay mad at you. You would flash me that classic smile, and I would just laugh. Stickers on my back, zip tying me to my chair, inside outting my bookbag, and lots of times with "star fox." You were such a wonderful person. I never realized how much I loved our talks at the lockers before and after homeroom. You had that picture of your niece inside your locker, and you always told me stories about her. You loved her so much. Everyone really misses you Caleb. I have never seen our friends more upset than I have these past couple of days. You really meant so much to so many people. I know I'll see you again someday, and I expect you to be waiting with a zip tie and a smile. Keep everyone laughing up there, okay? Ill never forget you. I miss you.
p.s. your photography is amazing.
<3 Kelsi

One of Caleb's Gifts to Us.

On March 3rd, 2008. Two nights after Caleb went to be with Jesus, Matt and Dad were at the hospital with Mom and Luke and Josh were at the house with John and Brad. After forcing ourselves to laugh and honor caleb by telling funny stories and making fun of eachother while listening to his ipod blasting through the house this song came on at the very end of the night as we were all getting ready for bed. out of 300+ songs number 11 played. It was a gift from Caleb to us. Thank you Brother. I hold onto you every second of every day.

The Song:

Amazing Because It Is

The Group:

The Almost

His smile

As I sat down after telling a story at your beautiful service, I remembered that the last time I had to talk in front of people you were standing right next to me just like last night. You were and still are like a big brother to me and "little" caleb. There was only ever a handful of my friends to ever have there picture on my moms fridge and you have always been on it. Me and my little brother were telling stories about our trip to Cape Cod together. The best was when all three of us were suppossed to jump into the coldest water ever and "little" caleb didn't jump in with us. Of course we got him back by throwing him in, but my mom got the picture of your smile after we threw him in. The same smile that everyone talks about, and how I remember you. Every morning I wake up and this picture is the first thing I think about. You lived your life to the fullest and I dont think a day went by that we didn't laugh together. You always wanted me to play soccer and everyday that I want to give up, I am going to think of you. I remember always having battles with you on the soccer field and you would never back down. If you took the ball from me once in a practice, I would hear about it the rest of the week. I never got to tell you that I loved you and I regret that. You were always there to talk with me about my problems. You are one friend that will never be replaced and I am gonna miss ya big guy. You made an impact on my life for the better. 573-2237 was the most reliable number in my phone book and I am gonna miss calling it.

See ya later.

Your Brother and Friend,
Jordan Berg

Helmet

Caleb,
I remember when you first got your bike, you came in to homeroom with that goofy smile on your face and a helmet in your hand. Everyone that was in homeroom thought that it was the coolest thing except the face that Mrs. Howell made, She just looked at you for a second before she said how she liked bikes and then the smile went right back on your face. You have always been there for me like the time that me and you ran away from 9th period and went for a joyride in the magic truck... boy did you love that truck. The best part about that is that we ended up getting home later than the school buses anyhow haha. So many amazing memories that will never be forgotten. When i see you next we are still going fishing, Im holding you to it. I love you and ill see yah soon.

Kevin Moyer

Beautiful

Caleb. I have yet to clear you from my mind. How can such a person leave such an amazing affect on so many lives? I don't know the answer to that, but I do know that you are that person. Random times keep popping into my head of you. I see your skies flying up in the air in completely different directions at the mountain. I see you doing a split after hitting the "butter box" at Blue Mt. I just remembered about that time that you, Tom, Bill, Nate, and me when to the mtn this winter.. and we stopped to get food and drinks before we hit the mtn... and you discovered that Kool-Aid Squeeze drinks were still being made. I will never forget the look on your face when you grabbed two of them. hahah and the time you packed your bookbag and ran when we were camping because you were scared of those dune-buggie things that were driving around us .. but not to worry Jeremy had his coon skin cap, and massive knife to protect us! hahaha thanks for the dance at Jamie and Matt's wedding. I won't lie, I can still feel your hand in my hand. Infact sometimes I feel as if you're here right next to me. Like tonight... I was at the site again. I left you a picture of our camping site on the sign for you. I hope that you got it. I just wanted to let you know that we're going to miss you like crazy when we camp and go to the mountain. You were a beautiful person, Caleb. And I know in my heart that you are beyond happy... and that someday I will see you again. Until then, take care... and watch over us. I love you.

-Jess Kimmel

Detroit Tigers and Albanian Eagles

Lubby,

When my sister called me and told me what had happened I didn’t know what to say or what to think. I didn’t wanna believe it I couldn’t. then your service came Wednesday afternoon after walking to the end of the 2mile long line of people of all the people who cared about you and after about 20min of waiting Joey came over to me and we just started talking about your goofy ass but in the middle of our conversation meghan interrupted me didn’t say a word just looked at me and pointed to something behind me… it was a door and the room number on it was 108 and that’s when it all really hit me. The past 6 months I spent with you is something I will never forget you taught me a lot of things and you gave me enough good memories to last a lifetime. You were my best friend Caleb but you felt more like a brother and I’m really going to miss your random wake up calls 10min before we had to be at class, shooting assignments, darkroom dance parties, all the trips we took in scortney especially the raves in her after our sessions at Woodward, Jeff Likes Dudes, your ridiculous laugh, all the stories you always had for me, and most of all just getting to spend time with you and feel your love you had for life and everyone around you especially your family I never met anyone who loved their family so much you were a such strong person with your mom being there for her, loving her, and just pushing her on and the 1,000,000,000 stories ive heard of your brothers I know how much you looked up to all of them and how much you cared about them I can understand why their amazing guys just like you. No matter what im doing driving, riding my bike or just sitting in the apartment you will always be on my mind.
I Love you man and I can’t wait to see you again!

Jeff Fanelli
108

I miss you Caleb!

Caleb,
When I learned about your passing, I was struck with the most intense sadness. However, immediately afterward, all of our hillarious memories came back to my mind. I don't know where to start, but I'll start with the most vivid that comes to mind. Sophmore year, in our Biology class we used to torment each other. I remember one day I took your bookbag and I flipped it inside out when you went to the restroom. You were so mad at me because I put all this Bio lab stuff in it. In class a few days later we disected rats. Knowing how petrified I was of the assignment that day, you cut the rats head off, placed it on your finger and chased me around the classroom with it. I was scared out of my mind, yet I laughed like it was going out of style. We also had a math class together that year. I remember you and Jared used to steal my snacks that I hid in my bookbag and then flip my bag inside out. The one day you decided to do this when I left the room and my cigarettes fell on the floor! Our teacher looked at you and shook his head. We got away with some pretty funny stuff. I will never forget when you got your bike. You came into class like a little kid in a candy store. I got really excited because I immediately knew I wanted a ride on it. You looked at me and laughed in your silly laugh, and said "Mager, you can't be serious. I'll get you a side car, that way you won't fall off." I'll never forget you, you were such a great friend.

Love always,
"Mager"

Caleb known on the baseball field!!!

Wow! I room with Billy down here @ WCU and it took a toll on him, as well as me not even knowing Caleb that well. Caleb was a gamer on the field, around the field, and in the dugout. Caleb and i had our chripping battles back and forth during games but in the end were true men and shook hands knowing everything was for the love of the game. Everytime I faced him I knew I didnt wanna put the ball down the plate cuz he was gonna put in in my face. From teeners up through we always were under each others skin every pitch, every inning, and every game we faced each other. I often thought to myself when I found out I was pitching against BM "what will me and Caleb being yelling back and forth today..." This is a sincere loss and the "chripping" memories I made with Caleb will be with me forever. He was a tough out, a tough kid, and a tough kid to chrip against. All who are morning take time to get back into things I have experienced this a few times in my life and it's hard to continue on. Just remember Caleb would want you to go forth and acheive your goals and have success in memory of him.

In Your Loving Memory Caleb Ott,

Jordan D. Lehman
PGAHS
WCUPA

Caleb known on the baseball field!!!

I will always remember you man. You will always live in my heart. You were good to me and for that I can't thank you enough. I love you man. I have so many memories of us. Even when we were little. One memory I will never forget is when me and you were riding bikes together at the Haven Trails. Man what "great" jumps. Even though they were pretty bad we still went all out and rode them. We were both sitting at the top of the roll in and you said i'm only going to do the first two since I haven't ridden much. So as you rolled down you looked so terrible in the air I couldn't stop laughing. Then you hit the next jump and it was still so bad. But you did great for not riding in so long. Finally as you landed you forgot about not having any brakes on your bike. That was a bad move my friend cuz you hit the third jump without any fear and crashed really hard. Ha Ha boy did you hit hard. After you were done walking it off Bill came and the next thing I know we were doing the same jumps again. I will always admire your drive and your approach to things. You are such an amazing person. I love you man and i'll see you in heaven.
Your Friend,
Thomas Bambrick

Remembering our 'brother"

Caleb #19,

You are a great friend and source of strength to many!

We'll miss you!

loving Life with Brother Matt

Caleb and Matt @ Camp of the Woods!

I miss you Caleb. You were such a beautiful person. And you still are.

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