To Conner and the Imus family-
Conner, we may have not been very close or shared a lot of memories but I remember growing up with you around. With your father being my teacher I remember seeing you and witnessing your kind heart. I remember watching the basketball games and thinking “I hope my brother has that much ambition when he plays in high school” as I watched the memorial service I couldnt help but shed tears wishing I could have made more memories with you. Thank you for being such an amazing feiend to many and always being kind and demonstrating what a true man is. To the rest of the imus family, thank you for giving us all the opportunity to have met Conner and witness his amazing self. He will forever be remembered and loved. He will not be forgotten. Fly high #4 you will be greatly missed. And we will forever honor you. ❤️ May god keep you wrapped in his arms

I got up at 4am to watch Connor's service live from Nepal. While it was painful to watch, to experience your pain and honesty with it, the love you have for Connor is beautiful to behold. I didn't know Connor but got to experience the great guy he was. I wish I could have known him.
My heart is broken for you both.
Love is supporting you and your family from around the world. Sending love from Kathmandu.

To the Imus family,
you have/had raised an amazing son❤️ he always was someone I could talk too. I had Econ with Connor and he would always tease me, and it would always make me laugh and smile. He always had a smile and some kind of story to brighten my day. Thank you for blessing all of our lives with Connor and I’m so sorry for your lost and please keep God in your heart ❤️

Matt and family; I did not have the honor of knowing your son, but I am grieving for you and the fine boy you raised. My daughter, husband and I just watched his beautiful ceremony and we have renewed hope in what is to come. We heard your words, we want to cherish all that we have. Jaiden (monkey to you) wants you to know that she is praying for you all. We will continue to lift your family up in prayer. The Bresett / Cross family

To the Imus family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I’m sorry that you have to know this type of pain and sadness. We grow up, have kids and it never occurs to us that “it would happen to us.” 
Earlier this week, Dane, Joanna, and I were sitting at the dinner table talking about Conner and Georgia. They were the same age and played basketball and soccer together. We talked about what a nice kid Conner was and how heartbreaking it is to know that you and your family will be faced with some tough times. Sebastian, our eight-year-old, spoke up and asked if Conner died. We told him that yes, unfortunately Conner did die. Sebastian immediately spoke without hesitation, “Well, Georgia was up in heaven to meet Conner with a basketball!” We all looked at each other and agreed! We gave him a teary-smile and I gave Sebastian a big hug. Kids are so pure and innocent and have such a simple yet profound understanding of their faith, God, Jesus, and heaven. 
Jesus tells us that we are to have faith in God and also in Him. He tells us that in his Father’s house there are many dwelling places and that He has gone before us to prepare a place for each of us. We must have faith in the certainty of His promise. We must have faith in our heavenly Father that he will not abandon us, especially in our times of greatest need.
Many hugs and prayers to you all!

When I look back on Sunday night and was told by my daughter he was missing, I didn't believe what she was telling me. I felt like it was a bad dream that we all were in and wanting to wake up from. I truly am sorry for the loss of such a wonderful soul. Connor was a young man that truly has touched so many in his 17 years of life and that speaks to the family that has raised him. I can remember the years he had played soccer and basketball with Bronson. I remember so many games that he would be there for my son through some difficult times on the court. I have always respected him for that. He always seem to put others first. To look back on his years with my daughter, Madison, and the memories they share as classmates will be everlasting memories for her and all of us. I know there are many of us that wish we could take the burden of your pain for the loss of Connor. We are here for you all in months to come. Thank you young man for touching so many of us. You truly lived your life selflessly and it shows.
You were God's example of LOVE.
Love BIG with all of your heart - every day.
Hug them all more - every day.
Tell them you love them - every day.
Give grace - every day.
Forgive - every day.
Be more of who YOU were created to be - every day.
Shine your love - every day.
❤️ 1 Corinthians 13:4- 8
Fly high Connor and rest easy now. We will see you again. #playforconnor

~Love the McCombs', Bronson and Madison Satterly

What a beautiful and incredible poem above. Connor, Dusty and I are so lucky to have been graced by your spirit. You clearly touched so many of your friends and left them with such warmth. Matt, you and your entire family are being held tight in our arms. We will, together always cherish and remember Connor together.

My heart broke the moment I heard ... I only knew Conner as a basketball player and a classmate and friend of my grandchildren...The truth is he was always one of my favorites to watch on the court, he played with such intensity and love of the game...I remember seeing him smile in many of their games and thinking what a beautiful smile he had...
Matt, Emily, Jackson, and Sarah just know that because the Son and Brother, along with his buddy Bella are now in Heaven you will always “Have a little bit of Heaven in your home”....❤️

To the entire Imus family. Few things hit home as hard as a loss of a child will. As I read the notice my son Aiden posted about his friend on Sunday, my heart dropped for your family.
I pray and will continue to pray that God helps you find peace, whatever form it may be in. 
No words can express our condolences for your loss but may God watch over your family and your precious son.
Rest In Peace Connor. I know Aiden will forever remember you.

Praying.

Connor meant a lot to so many others, but the impact he had on my littles was huge in his short time he spent with them. And these may seem like small, minute moments in our small corner of the world, but he mattered and his memories matter to them. When asked what they loved most or what they will miss most of Connor...
•He played knockout with us and even though he could cream us, he let us win all the time
•dirt biking in the yard
•letting me ride in his cool car and listening to music with his big speakers
•He always shared his gum with me and I love gum just like Connor
•playing NBA2k together
•when we went golfing together and had so much fun
•he waves to me at the games
•he was like the coolest nicest kid that I looked up to
•we had a movie marathon with all his good movies
•he let me come over and show him all my stuff and just talk to him
•he told us really bad cheesy jokes that everyone’s knows
•he never made fun of me even though I used a nightlight
•he tucked us in at night, like really tucked us in and told us good night...not like other babysitters
Connor was able to show them how to be kind, polite, work hard, save for things, be silly and not be so serious! I love that he gave my kids his time even if it wasn’t always “cool” to be seen with a little kid. Connor gave me time with my husband even if it meant hanging with my zany kids who were crazed Connor fanatics everytime he came to the door. The things Teal and I love most of Connor are his gratitude, humbleness and that big giant smile.
Love, The Warthen’s

Conn Conn, as I lay awake for another night missing you, remembering you. The pain is crazy, that anger is real. I am constantly reminded of you in everything, but I know I will see you again and that you will be there to welcome me.
It’s been on my heart to share this poem with the world that a former student wrote for you and I, she meet you a few times. Avery G. Is currently in 6th grade, thank you for the blessing Avery. Here it is:

What do You See
We all see the world as cruel
When you left, we all found the kindness inside
You brought us all together
And you held us strong
What do you see?
In the next world, is it full of regret,
Or love?
What do you see?
Are the mountains higher?
Are the rivers prettier than here?
Do hearts beat louder there,
Louder than they do here?
We miss your smile
We miss your joy
We miss everything about you now
What do you see?
Are the people kinder?
Do the stars shine brighter?
Do the waves crash louder?
Are the cities as elegant as here?
Do the clouds look different?
Tell me please, what do you see?
Tell me, what do you see?
Is the world less cruel?
Do words come out right?
Are mistakes fixed immediately,
Or do they make you cry?
What do you see?
What a world you left behind
Now everything seems wrong
Do you see inside your father’s eyes,
Do you see his fears inside,
Do you see his tears?
They are there whether you know it or not
We are heart broken
Can you see the light that has spoken?
Can you see us pray for you?
What do you see?
Do tears dry up,
Or do they produce faster than ours?
Can you see us here,
Way down here,
While you’re in the clouds dreaming,
Having the time of your afterlife,
Enjoying the freedom?
What do you see?
-For Mr. Imus’s son and their beloved dog
By:Avery Gill

Thank you Avery for blessing us in such an incredibly hard time.
I LOVE YOU CMI, and I hope other will share so that in the middle of the night when I can’t sleep I can read about their memories of you and how you touched their lives. It will bring tears to my ears but a smile to my heart knowing that you touched the lives of others. I just pray that God uses this pain to help others somewhere, some how! Goodnight CMI, I love you.
Dad