Owen Michael Hollar, 3, of Harrisonburg died Tuesday June 17, 2008, at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. Owen was born Dec. 29, 2004, in Norfolk, Va.

He is survived by his parents, Travis Michael and Dena Carrier Hollar of Harrisonburg. He attended the Pre-school program at South River Elementary School in Grottoes.

Owen was diagnosed with Leigh

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I am so sorry to hear about Owen. I only met him at our High School reunions but I can easily understand how you can love him so much. This is a difficult time for everyone but Owen will be in heaven as your guardian angel watching over everyone. Always remember the good times and the smiles that he put on your faces. My prayers are with you. Steve Rosson Travis, Dena, Raymond and Wand 2008-06-19 06:36:53

Travis & Dena, I am a friend of Wes Irvin. Wes shared with me the passing of your beautiful son Owen. My wife and I want to express our condolences. My son Bryan also has Leigh\'s disease so I understand what both of you have gone through over the past couple of years. We have been fortunate that Bryan is now 16 and has been in relatively good health even though he has physical and learing disabilities. I want you both to know that Anne and I are thinking of you and you are in our prayers. Please call on us at any time. Bob and Anne Tuccillo Robert & Anne Tuccillo 2008-06-19 06:51:57

My heart has ached for you all since I learned of Owen’s situation about a year ago. Yet today, seeing Owen’s picture for the first time, was a great blessing. I see his joyful spirit, the love in his eyes, and his authentic self in his smile – what a model for all! I will continue to keep you all in my heart and prayers. Melissa Fretwell Melissa Fretwell 2008-06-19 07:02:00

Our love, prayers, and tears are with you during this time. Please know that we want to be with you but circumstances are holding us back. We are so glad we could spend time with Owen at Granny's 90th birthday and we cherish the pictures! But the most incredible picture we can imagine is him sitting in the arms of Jesus. Love, Your cousin Donna and family Scott, Donna, Eric and Rachel 2008-06-19 07:51:32

Travis and Dena, Please know that there are many people lifting your family in prayer. I pray God grant you His peace that passes human understanding. Blessings, Jodi Selby Jodi Selby 2008-06-19 07:59:28

To: Dena, Travis and family You and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time as you have been everyday since learning of Owen's illness. Remember those beautiful blue eyes and take assurance in knowing you will see his face again in heaven. God bless you all.....Gary and Sharon Harsh Sharon and Gary Harsh 2008-06-19 08:01:25

Dear Dena and Family, We are so sorry to read about the passing of your Son. We truly are saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time. May the Lord bless you with comfort and strength. Your Local Panera Bread "Family", Billie Martin Panera Bread 2008-06-19 08:37:29

Dear Dena and Travis, I don't have the words to express how sorry we were to hear the news of Owen's passing. Out thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dotty and Roger Lin 2008-06-19 08:47:09

I am incredibly saddened to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you are dealing with this incredible sorrow. May God comfort you all and give you perfect peace. Carrie Snidar 2008-06-19 09:02:53

We were saddened to hear of Owen's passing. We have heard so many stories of how he made your lives so much better. May your special memories comfort you and to know that he is God's care now. Thinking of you during this most difficult time! Now, is the time to celebrate who Owen was and how he touched so many lives and made a difference in those lives! Boyd, Jean, Sharon Helmick's 2008-06-19 09:37:40

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Dena and Travis, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Allison Hines 2008-06-19 10:08:27

Dena, Travis, Drew, and family, I am very saddened by your news. Please know you are all in my prayers. May your happy memories carry you through this difficult time. Krista Briggs Calfee 2008-06-19 10:54:30

Dena, Travis, and Drew, We are so incredibly sad to hear of your loss. Please know that we're thinking of you during this hard time, our prayers are with you and your family. Becca & Ryan Stille 2008-06-19 11:11:25

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your families are in our thoughts during this difficult time. Carolyn, Travis, & Aiden 2008-06-19 11:22:06

Dena & Travis, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I cannot imagine the depth of the loss you must feel. Please know that you have the love and support of many friends and family all across the country. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Sarah 2008-06-19 11:24:53

Travis and family, I was sadden to hear you have lost your son. My deepest sympathy to you, your family, mother and dad and grandparents. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. God bless. John John F. Hawse III 2008-06-19 13:04:23

There are no words we can say to lessen the pain of your loss...we can only offer up our prayers that God will give you strength and comfort...Rae and Tim Travis, Dena and Drew 2008-06-19 14:41:16

I am so sorry to hear of your loss! I pray that the pain becomes bearable as the days pass. God takes the best! As long as he is in your heart, he will forever live on! My thoughts are with your family, as I have been in your shoes! Many prayers! God bless you and your family! Misty Miller 2008-06-19 15:09:51

Even though I didn't know Owen, or even know anyone in the family, please know how touched I was by his beautiful smile and big blue eyes. It brought tears to my eyes thinking of the loss you must feel over losing such a beautiful child. May it help to know that he's back in God's hands now. Jean Toman 2008-06-19 16:02:58

Today we heard the incredibly sad news about your adorable little Owen, and we cannot stop thinking of you! Our hearts go out to you, as we cannot even imagine what you must be going through right now. You will remain in our constant thoughts and prayers...John and Adele John and Adele Shaffer 2008-06-19 19:22:24

Dena, Travis & Drew, Wanda, & Nelson, Chad and Michelle, May God's blessing's be on all of you as you grieve the loss of your beautiful son, brother , Grandson and nephew. Wish we could be there to give you a hug. We will continue to pray for you....Julie & Lynn Julie & Lynn Lehman 2008-06-20 04:02:49

We were so very sorry to learn of the loss of Owen. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies... Heather and Ian Kibler Dena and Travis, 2008-06-20 04:46:57

Dena and Family, We are traveling and may not make it back in time for the memorial service tonight. Please know that you are in our constant thoughts and prayers. Our hearts are with you today and always ... Paul and Melissa Malabad Melissa Malabad 2008-06-20 05:19:53

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Only God can get you through a time like this and I pray that He is with you to comfort you! Vicky (Whitmer) Manning 2008-06-20 05:25:17

I am so very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful child. That smile and those big blue eyes. I dont know any of you, but my heart aches with you. I have 3 year old twin grandaughters one with health problems I could not imagine life with out them. May God comfort you and heal your broken hearts. Know he is well now no more sickness or pain. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless you and your Family Natalie Burke 2008-06-20 05:50:30

Dena, Travis, Raymond, Wanda and family, My heartfelt sympathy and love go out to all of you at the death of your precious Owen. I know the pain of losing a son--it is a pain that never fully goes away, but somehow moment by moment you learn to live with it. May you find strength and healing from the love of family, friends and God. Debra Huffman Saufley 2008-06-20 06:39:22

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family with the loss of beautiful Owen. He was the most wonderful little boy and he brought joy to my face everyday he came to school. Those big blue eyes and bright smile lit up our classroom. Every time I hear a Wiggles song, I will remember Owen and how blessed I was to have known him. May God bless you and be with you during this difficult time. Katie Long - Owen's student te 2008-06-20 07:25:04

Dena, Travis and Drew...our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. We have constantly prayed for Owen and your family and will continue to. Owen did have the most beautiful blue eyes I\'ve ever seen. We love you guys. April & JC McDaniel April & JC McDaniel 2008-06-20 08:02:41

We were deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your precious Owen. I know that he will remain in your hearts forever. God now has a beautiful angel with twinkling blue eyes and a warm smile. Find comfort in knowing you will see him again. Lifting you up in prayer. Our love to you all. Crystal Nichols 2008-06-20 08:04:16

"Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the lord my soul to keep. May the Angels watch me thru the night and keep me in their blessed sight. Amen." To the Hollar family... know that Owen is that Angel watching you thru the night and day. Even though I do not know any of you my heart is with you. God bless!! Lisa 2008-06-20 09:01:49

I am so sorry for your loss of such a sweet little boy. He definitely did light up a room with his beautiful blue eyes!! As a mother I can\'t begin to imagine what your days are like, but just know our whole family is praying for your family. Lots of Love, Amy Amy Good 2008-06-20 10:00:06

Dena and Family, I\'m so sorry to hear about the loss of your son \"Owen\". What a beautiful little boy and precious blue eyes. I learned about Owen\'s illness not too long ago from my cousin Amy. I was very saddened when I learned about his passing eariler this week. My son shares the same name \"Owen\" and I will always remember how beautiful your Owen was. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jaime Redifer Campbell Jaime Redifer Campbell 2008-06-20 10:23:51

Dear Dena and Travis; I am so sadded by your loss. Owen was so fortunate to have such wonderful parents. He certainly knew how loved he was. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Cathy Cathy Webb 2008-06-20 10:26:45

I was so sad to hear of your loss. I meet owen at south river where my son kota attended. Owen was a beautiful child. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. samantha eckard 2008-06-20 11:29:09

Dena, Travis, Drew and family, I am so sad to hear of Owen\'s passing. May the wonderful memories you have of Owen help you through this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Heather Coan Peterson 2008-06-20 12:10:33

Dear Travis, Dena and family, We have never met you or Owen, but have experienced the loss of a child and our hearts ache for you. We will be praying for you in the days and weeks to come and would love to be of any support that we can be. Owen must have been a very special child and touched many lives. With love and prayers, Lee and Regina Harlow The Sadie Rose Foundation Lee and Regina Harlow 2008-06-20 12:40:53

Dear Travis and Family, I am so sad to hear about your loss. I know you will hold on to all of the wonderful memories. My God bless you and your family and help you get through this difficult time. Sincerely, Tammie Tammie (Millard) Guenthner 2008-06-20 12:45:48

Dear Dena and Travis, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. All my love, Michelle Michelle Bridwell 2008-06-20 13:17:53

Dear Dena and Travis, I know it's been awhile but we just wanted to let you know we are so sad to hear about the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may the wonderful memories you have help pull you throught this most difficult time. Sincerely, Lori Lori Beletsky Wamstad 2008-06-20 15:03:54

Dena and Family, I'm so sorry you have lost your precious little boy. May God comfort you. With love and prayers, Mrs. Sheets, Dena's sixth grade teacher Julia A. Sheets 2008-06-20 19:05:25

Dena and Travis, Words can not express how my heart breaks for you and your family right now. As a parent, I can only imagine how terribly difficult it must be to lose a child that you love so dearly. Stay strong and know that he is always with you. My father passed away recently when there was no cure for him. I still talk to him everyday. I know he is watching over and protecting us down here. This is the quote on my father's mass card: God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered, "come with me". With tearful eyes we watched you,and saw you pass away. And though we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. With aching hearts we must accept, he always takes the best. Gos Bless you. Melissa and Greg Urban 2008-06-20 20:16:50

Travis, Dena & Drew, What a beautiful service yesterday...Owen was the luckiest child to have such a full life of love and laughter. Thanks for sharing all the wonderful pictures during the ceremony, it was a great reminder of what joy a smile can bring even in the most sadest times. You truly did have an Angel as his bus driver said. Our love goes out to you! Bo, Kerry, Audrey and Blaine 2008-06-21 03:50:03

Dear Dena and Travis, Thank you for sharing Owen with us! Brody so looked forward to seeing Owen at school, to helping push Owen's chair in the hallways and to riding the bus home with him. Your son was a gift to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by more people that you might realize...both young and old. Our prayers our with you and all who loved Owen. Andy, Shiree and Brody 2008-06-21 05:14:37

Dena and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know I am praying for you and your family Dena. Megan Martin Pittman 2008-06-21 05:17:14

Words cannot begin to express how sorry we are to hear about Owen. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your family. Please pass our condolences along to our friend, Wanda. We wish you peace! Love, Judy and Jane Judy Durham and Jane Sawyer of 2008-06-21 05:44:42

Owen and your family has constantly been in our prayers and will continue to do so. Our love goes out to your entire family. Tripp and Liz Martin 2008-06-21 06:28:43

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, may the lord be with you during this time of hardship, give you the strength to carry on and know that your little boy is now back with the lord and angels, he is watching down on you everyday and he is free and whole again. mary halterman 2008-06-21 06:35:45

I am so sorry for the loss of your son.May GOD BLESS you all.You don't know me but i read about Owen in the paper and my heart goes out to his family.I will pray for you all to get through this difficult time until you can see Owen again.My prayers and heart is with you. Angie Botkin 2008-06-21 10:38:50

I am so sorry about Owen. My thoughts and prayers are with every member of his family. Barbara Bossardt 2008-06-21 10:57:06

I am very sorry for your loss, you all will be in our prayers. scot baber 2008-06-21 14:27:18

I am so sorry to hear of Owens passing and hope that God will help you during this difficult time. I only knew Owen briefly but he was the kind of child you can never forget. That beautiful smile which he had to give to everyone he met. Matthew is also very sorry to hear that Drew had lost his little brother and has also being praying with me for you and your family. God Bless!! Coach Christine and Matthew Ph 2008-06-22 12:39:23

Travis, Dena: Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your son. Please know I'll keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Trevor Monroe 2008-06-22 20:00:30

Sharing in your sorrow more than words can say. Please know how very much you all are cared about and how deeply your loss is felt by all. Our thougths are with you now and always. Roody, Becky and Whitney Becky Janovsky Crosby 2008-06-23 08:33:20

Travis, Dena and Drew: I can't begin to imagine the pain and suffering you are going through. I wish there was something we could do to ease your pain. We are deeply sorry for your loss. You are forever in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that we are here if you need us. Shireen and Craig Hansen 2008-06-23 09:32:27

Dena, I was so saddened to read of Owen's passing. I remember running into you in town and you talking about your sweet little boy. The loss of a child is unbelieveably difficult and my heart goes out to you and your family. Know that he is in good hands and he is now your quardian angel, watching over you. Each day makes it a bit easier to get through the day, especially when you realize that he no longer hurts and is thriving as he should be. He was a blessing here on earth and has taught many people many things that only now they may realize. Tammy Massie Stine 2008-06-23 12:09:54

Dena and family, I was very saddened to hear of Owen's passing. I hope you find comfort in the joy he brought to so many people during his short life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Vickie Landes 2008-06-23 12:50:13

Dena and family, I was deeply saddened to hear the news about Owen. You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers. My warmest thoughts in such a diifcult time. Jennifer Harman Huntington 2008-06-24 09:48:25

Dena, Travis, and Drew, It is not fair, and there is no explanation for "why me? or why now?", but know this is how God wanted it to be. Find comfort in knowing Owen is always with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers as always. Lots of Love. Heather (Lebo) and Brian Vande 2008-06-25 12:21:02

Dena, Travis, and Drew, I am very sorry for the loss of your son. Our oldest son, Justin, was diagnosed with Leigh\'s Disease 10 years ago. He became suddenly ill shortly after he turned 2, and he passed way at age 2 1/2. April 26th this year was 1o years, and not a day goes by that I don\'t miss him. I was 7 1/2 months pregnant with our son, Zachary, when Justin passed away. Zachary attends South River and he is going into the 5th grade this year. A good friend of mine worked with Owen at the school in his class, and I know he held a special place in her heart. His beautiful eyes remind me a lot of Justin. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. Amy Wilson Amy Wilson 2008-06-26 19:22:01

Dena, Travis, & Drew, Our hearts go out to you and your family during this time. Owen was a blessing and such a joy to be around. Austin will never forgot his walk at the pumpkin patch and talks about him as his friend with the big blue eyes. Owen is your guardian angel looking down on you and giving you the love and strength to make it thru each day. Lisa, Chris & Austin Miranda 2008-06-27 15:50:48

Hello Dena & Michael: Please accept my sincere condolences. There is nothing sadder than hearing about the death of a child and worst when you lose your own child to a terrible disease. It is so sad that a child has to be sick and suffer before the good Lord calls him to be with him in heaven. Even though I never had the pleasure of meeting the little fellow you can tell from his picture he was happy and enjoy his short life. I know your heart along with the Grandparents and all that knew him is heavy but you will always the rest of your life have and cherish memory and the joy that this little brought to you. Very sorry and my heart goes out to you and your family. Owen's 1st Cousin, 3 times removed. Jim S. Jim Skaggs 2008-07-11 12:52:21

Your family is in our prayers at this difficult time. Our hearts go out to you. In Love and Faith, Laura Shreckhise (Lynsey and Cole's First Grade Teacher) Laura Shreckhise 2008-07-11 12:55:32

Dena, Travis and Drew, We only learned this past weekend of Owen's passing. My heart breaks for you. Our Brady was critcally ill a few years ago and we merely glimpest the pain and agony of almost losing a child. I cannot even imagine the pain that you all are going through. No parent should ever have to lose a child. He was truly beautiful. We will continue to pray for each day. Matt, Amy, Hannah and Brady Ettinger Matt and Amy Ettinger 2008-07-14 06:01:44

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