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Erica Brumfield
July 6, 2018
I had the privilege of knowing Caleb when Lady Cheerio was being built, he was so proud of that ship. He was such a perfect gental men. My mom and I loved Caleb. I'm sorry he got his first speeding ticket trying to get me home on time! He kept his promise and took me crabbing and let me drive her home! What a privilege it was. We had some great memories out four wheeling on the beach at night! I will forever remember him. He died doing what he loved and that is a peace we can all live with! Im just finding out, im so sorry for your loss. What a short life he lived!
Erica Brumfield
July 5, 2018
You were such an amazing person and great friend! I never forgot you. You were a person to be proud of, sorry your journey was so short lived.
Josephine
November 6, 2014
No bond is as great as that between a parent and a chid. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. May you find comfort in reading John 6:40
Doug & Waverly Gentry
November 3, 2014
Today our hearts grieve, we weep with those that weep...but one day we shall rejoice together before our Lord and Savior for all He has done! We pray that God's peace will rule the day for all of you. He shall be greatly missed.
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Stephen Gordon
October 30, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
October 30, 2014
Dear Mary my heart breaks for you. It doesn't matter the age the loss is at times more than we can bear. My prayer for you is Gods peace. I know you know it but I pray He wraps His arms around you and holds you close during these hard times. Wth love Pam Palmeter
Kathy Burton
October 30, 2014
I have read many moving statements about Caleb and felt compelled to comment because although I never had the pleasure of meeting him, I did meet his brother, Drake, years ago when I lived in Carolina Beach. Drake was a kind person and a gentleman, much like the descriptions I have read about his brother. I am very sorry for your loss, and I have faith that those left behind suffer far more than those who have crossed over. My prayers are with you all.
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also" John 14:1
Robert & Teresa Dean
October 30, 2014
Mr. & Mrs. Batson, My husband has fished with your family, but mostly with Caleb, for many years and Caleb became my good friend during this time. He made sure to always bring home a Grouper for me! We want you to know how very sorry we are for your loss. We loved your son so very much and will miss him beyond belief. Please take comfort in the fact that you raised an incredible, good-hearted, God fearing man. You do not find a lot of young people with the kind of heart and head that Caleb had! You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed - country-wide!
Cindy Murray
October 29, 2014
Still shocked. Such a great loss. Caleb was a blessing to everyone he came in contact with. God has his Angel back. Prayers to family.
shannon bowman
October 29, 2014
caleb was agreat man as well a great captain and friend. I as well as many others will miss him dearly.I had some of my best times and fishing trips with him. he will be fondly remebered.and I look forward to seeing him again one day in heaven.he was everything I always wanted to be.
October 29, 2014
To Mary Batson and Family, "God is our refuge and strength" Psalm 46:1. May the God of all comfort strengthen you in this time of sadness. "Death is swallowed up in victory...thanks be to God who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1Cor.15:54-57. Jonathan Keddy, Fellsmere FL (friend of Don and Christina)
The Mondary's
October 29, 2014
Capt. Caleb you will never be forgotten. I drive by your boat slip everyday and have always thought about the joy you brought me and mine. I can only imagine the others you've touched.
I can only assume that everyone in heaven was hungry and God needed someone to catch fish to feed them. That's why you were called home.
We'll done, my good and faithful servant.
Sandy and Gary Cox
October 29, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
October 29, 2014
So sorry. Prayers go out to Caleb's family and friends. This is so heartbreaking to hear :(
Dennis Trowell
October 29, 2014
Caleb was a true waterman, a throwback of sorts on what its meant to be a true fisherman. He lived the life most men could only dream about. He was a shining light in an industry that has seen its share of hard times. He will be missed but never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Greg Stadermann
October 29, 2014
May God's promise of eternal life be Caleb's blessing and the family's constant comfort. My prayers are with you, Mark, Kelly, their children and the entire Batson Family...
The Lorenzen Family
October 29, 2014
To the Batson Family,
We knew Caleb through the eyes of our son, Tommy. Caleb was an exceptional, compassionate person who will be lovingly remembered by our family. He will never know the ripple effect of the lives he has touched. We are deeply saddened by your loss and this family will keep your family in our prayers.
Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted… “ (Jesus' words
Carol Charles
October 29, 2014
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Carol--License Clerk, Division of Marine Fisheries.
Sally Jo Glendenning
October 29, 2014
John I can not begin to fathom how difficult a loss this is for you and your family to go through. I didn't have the privilege to get to know Caleb personally but from what I did see he was a vibrant, hard working, diligent, young man with a passion for the sea that contributed to our community. No doubt you were all proud of him.
Now for whatever reason any of us can understand he has been called to guard the seas for all those who have gathered around to mourn his loss, give comfort to his family and navigate the waters off our coast.
John I hope as a family of the sea even though Caleb's loss seems senseless knowing that may bring you some small comfort.
Wendy Jarvis-Knapp
October 29, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Batson family.May his light always shine down on those left behind. Taken too soon but will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
A Nixon
October 29, 2014
Each time I met Caleb he was smiling. I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Larry Spurlock
October 29, 2014
I could not wait to grab the binoculars and search the horizon for his tall masts as his boat came into view. There was no mistaking his boat. As I would watch the blue fill in beneath his antennas I would only get more anxious to go down to his dock and check out his catch from the day. I can never remember being disappointed. I loved to say hello Captain nice catch and then be totally blown away from watching his knife skills as he smiled and talked about the day. I love you Captain Caleb, and will miss you!
risty Giddens
October 29, 2014
I always looked forward to seeing Caleb when he came to the Marine Fisheries office. He was an exceptional young man. Praying for you all.
Lorie Cotton
October 28, 2014
Mary, Doug and family I saw this in the newspaper and was saddened to see it was your son Caleb. Praying for you all.
Sue Foy
October 28, 2014
Calab is in God's care. God bless him
and his family.
David and Gina Benton
October 28, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Caleb's gentleness and beautiful smile will never be forgotten. We now have another Carolina Beach Angel watching over us!
Carole Layton
October 28, 2014
Prayers and peace to the Batson family.
Sunset at Carolina Beach, NC
The Gschwinds
October 28, 2014
To the Batson family and Peter,
We are so sad for your loss. Our prayers are with you. May God heal your hearts of sorrow and give you peace that Caleb is celebrating eternal life with his Lord.
Mike, Mona, Chris, and Caitlin Gschwind
Kristy
October 28, 2014
Good soul lost too soon.
Becky Sofka
October 28, 2014
So sorry you lost a beautiful soul, our thoughts and prayers are with you all
John Mcguire
October 28, 2014
Captain Caleb James Batson is one of the most gifted, impressive and likeable young men I have come to know. God's handiwork for sure, it will endure through all Caleb has interacted.
John Mcguire (Wilmington)
Glenda Hurley
October 28, 2014
God Bless all.. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lynn Benson
October 28, 2014
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. He became a fisherman of men and lived his life doing great works. He will be remembered for his gentle nature and wonderful smile.
Debbie Harrill
October 28, 2014
So sorry. Caleb was such a wonderful young man, and will be missed by so many. Prayers for the Batson Family.
Sarah & Pat Efird
October 28, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss, our prayers and love go out to the family and friends , may God Bless you all and comfort you...
Sam and Traci Farthing
October 28, 2014
Doug and Mary,
We were so sad to hear of Caleb's passing. We are praying for the Lord's comfort and peace for your family.
Debi and Stephen Taylor
October 28, 2014
Our prayers have been with you all since we heard the news. May God hold you in His arms. May the love of family and friends keep you strong until that day you are all reunited.
Richard and Charlotte Hatfield
October 28, 2014
Doug,Mary,and family: We are so saddened to hear about Caleb. Our prayers are with you. May God give you peace through this trying time.
Jerry Hester
October 28, 2014
I'm so distressed to hear of the passing of Caleb. It was just recently (in June) we went out on his boat for a fishing trip. He was a good-hearted guy and my thoughts and prayers are with all his family.
October 28, 2014
We are so sorry for the loss of Caleb. We can only imagine the heartbreak. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sonny and Lynn Beeker
Ashley Smith
October 28, 2014
If I should die beneath the sea -
What e'er the circumstance may be -
I only ask that you not cry
For such a lucky one as I.
But, rather, weep for those alive
Who know not what it is to dive
Into the planet's liquid heart,
And of God's ocean be a part.
For even Christ must envy all
Who stroll along the ocean's wall;
Though wind and sea His will obeys,
He only walked upon the waves.
And may I ask for one thing more?
A simple cross beside the shore.
Below my name inscribe for me:
Lost to the earth, but found at sea.
Ashley Smith
October 28, 2014
Caleb always used to say "there's a place for everything" well he couldn't have been more correct. God has a special place for Angels like Caleb!
Captain Caleb
Wendy Diaz
October 28, 2014
Ralph & Doris Whitley
October 28, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Sending our love & prayers your way. Ralph & Doris Whitley.
Randy Smith Family
October 28, 2014
You will always be in our hearts.
Angela O'Connor
October 28, 2014
My heart is broken for your family. I will always love you all and you are in my prayers. Such a great loss is unimaginable I am so sorry.
October 28, 2014
I was glad to have known you . you were a good man,good fisherman, you were beautiful and cool,bobby ferguson carolina beach nc
Linda Norton
October 28, 2014
So sorry about this great loss in your lives. Praying for continue to rest in His peace and comfort.
Joe Collins
October 28, 2014
Caleb was an amazing person, a skilled captain, and a fine fisherman, and now ththat he is with the Lord, he is now a fisher of men. I'm blessed to have known Caleb and he will be dearly missed. Thoughts and prayers to all of his family and friends.
Debra Bowes
October 28, 2014
May God keep you in His Hands giving you peace and comfort until you all meet again.
Linda Axsom
October 28, 2014
So sorry for the loss of your son Caleb. Our thoughts are with you at this time. JB and Linda Axsom
October 28, 2014
Breakwater Restaurant staff & Oden family from Hatteras send our most sincere sympathy to you at this sad time.
October 28, 2014
We were brokenhearted to hear about Caleb. Only God's Grace and time will help you through this. Our love and prayers to you and all your family
Hayes Family
October 28, 2014
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October 28, 2014
WE feel so blessed to have known Caleb. What a great person! May you find peace knowing that he lived his life to the fullest, doing what he loved. We are so saddened and continue to pray for your family and his friends at this most difficult time. John and Claudia Bennett
Tony Collins
October 28, 2014
Since I was a teenager we have fished with the Batson's, Billy and Doug and Caleb was our mate with them both, last year we came down and left the dock at 3AM and it was the best time we ever had, Caleb was incredible, just like his Dad and Uncle. The entire Collins Family sends prayers and love. For 40 years we have fished with the Batson Brothers. We are so sorry.
Jim & Deb Conaway
October 28, 2014
I can't even begin to express my sorrow. What a wonderful outgoing personality he had and was just a pleasure to be around. I can tell you there was only one choice when it came to me going on a fishing trip last year and he was the best,we had a great time and great fishing. We have had a place at the beach for eight years and I have had the pleasure of meeting some of his family members as well and you all hold a special place in our hearts.
Tony Loreti
October 28, 2014
Sorry for your lose Doug & Drake and the Batson family. Remember the good times, stay strong. Camille & Tony
Libby Hinson
October 28, 2014
Lifting all of you up in prayers for God's comfort and perfect peace.
KEN & DIANNE HORNE
October 28, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are
with all your family..
God's grace be with you and
comfort you all.
Dave Leander
October 28, 2014
Six of us met Caleb this past summer diving off his boat and with him and spending some time with him after his work day was complete. We would like to send our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. A genuine individual. We are so sorry.
Mike and Debbie Corl
October 28, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of the tragic accident that took the life of Caleb. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the Batson frmily.
Rosalind Barker
October 28, 2014
Our condolenses to you, Mark and Kelly, and your entire family. We were so sorry to hear about this tradegy. Rosalind and Jim Barker
October 28, 2014
We love you and will miss you here Caleb. The beauty of the ocean will remind us of you often. Praying for peace for the Batson family. Jeff, Amy, and Christian Wolfe
Alison Long
October 28, 2014
We are so sorry for the sudden loss of your beloved son, brother and friend. May the entire family find comfort and peace that he lived life to the fullest. He was a well respected fisherman for his knowledge and skills. He used his gifts to their fullest capacity. Alison, Gene , Elizabeth and Lambert Long (Motts Channel Seafood)
Nancy Stout
October 28, 2014
John and family,
We never understand why people are taken from us suddenly, but find comfort in knowing he was a special part of a well-lived life.
Nancy Stout and in Capt.JD's Spirit will keep you in my prayers.
July 2014
James & Dianne Wind
October 27, 2014
Caleb will be sorely missed. I've fished with many captains, and Caleb was far and away the best. My family and friends have fished with Caleb for several years. He was not only an amazing fisherman, but a wonderful young man. But getting the gift of passing doing what one loves, well that is the grace of God..
May God bless this family during this very difficult time. Our prayers are with you....
Jack Jones
October 27, 2014
Some of my favorite memories are of Caleb scurrying around the docks. He was a great fisherman and great at everything he did. The Batson family has always been inspirational to me with the sence of family pride you encompass. I am sorry for your loss. Caleb will be missed
October 27, 2014
So very sorry! Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mark and your whole family. David and Laura Lisle Griffin & Shaffer
October 27, 2014
Sorry for your loss.At any age death is not welcomed. I pray that the God of heaven bring you comfort. He will fulfill his promise to reunite us with our loved ones in perfect health and a brand new world under his new government a theocracy
Richie Rich &Faye Wichman
October 27, 2014
Doug and Mary and the rest of the fact that some family I am so sorry to hear this about Caleb and this is Richie Rich just wanting to let y'all know I will be there with y'all tomorrow evening and for the funeral I may God be with you all love y'all always and forever Richard wish Richie Rich
Lee Taylor
October 27, 2014
I am so sad to learn of this tragedy . I fished around him in the past and met him in person at a fisheries meeting, and thought what a nice young man. My sympathies to his family.
Eddie Blair
October 27, 2014
Doug,Mary,Drake,John,& the Batson family. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Caleb was a very special young man!!
Sandy Kirk
October 27, 2014
Dear John and family,
My prayer is God will grant you peace day by day and your heart will hurt a little less each day until you can flood your thoughts with happy memories. Our family sends our love to you and your family.
Sandy Kirk
Wilmington NC
October 27, 2014
Caleb, you were the greatest charter boat captain ever. John Hankins, Jon Stokes and Advance Sidberry and all your fishing buddies from N.Y N.J Maryland and South Carolina we all will surley miss you. Rest in peace our friend.
Capt. Calab Batson was the best fishing captain that I have ever known.
Ned Blair
October 27, 2014
Ben and Joyce Ingraham
October 27, 2014
He was the finest man we know.
Bunny & Victor Sullivan
October 27, 2014
Dear Mary, Doug and Family, Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. So saddened to hear of your lose.
Aboard the Cheerio Lady 2014
Sharon Leonard
October 27, 2014
I had the opportunity to fish offshore with Caleb on the Cheerio Lady this past summer. Knew right off he was a great Captain! My heart goes out to his family and friends! I have attached a picture taken on the boat 2014.
barry kirkman
October 27, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Stan Blair
October 27, 2014
Oh Caleb we will miss you so much! Such a tragedy for you and your family. Doug,John and your family we are so sorry for you to lose such a great young man. He will be sorely missed!
Linda, Emily, Sarah Smith/Mendoza Family
October 27, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.From our family to yours, Caleb was such a bright light with a Big heart. We are deeply saddened for your lose. He will be missed beyond words. We celebrate he is with our Lord and Saviour. We love y'all so much.
Missey and jimmy
October 27, 2014
Our prayers are with the Batson family during this difficult time. Caleb was and always will be an inspiration to so many people. He touched so many lives and will be greatly missed.
taken aboard the Cheerio Lady 2014
Sharon Leonard
October 27, 2014
I only fished with Caleb one time on the Cheerio Lady but it was the best fishing I have ever experienced! Caleb and his First Mate were wonderful. It was obvious Caleb had a love for the ocean. My deepest sympathy to the family! A REEL LADY
W. Neal Nesbitt & Family
October 27, 2014
We Are saddened to hear of the unexpected loss of Caleb. Please know the Batson family is in our thoughts & prayers.
Rickie Moore
October 27, 2014
Mark we are praying for you and your entire family. Rickie and Ricky Moore (Lumsden Welding)
MacDonalds
October 27, 2014
So sorry to hear of this family's loss, we have been fishing with the Batsons for many years, Caleb was a nice young man and will be missed. The MacDonalds, Maumee, Ohio
Tilghman Herring
October 27, 2014
My sincere condolences to Mark and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 27, 2014
So sorry for the loss of Caleb Batson. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Batson family.
Linda Johnson
Jasper & Brenda Sessoms
October 27, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Our family has been fishing with the Batson family for years. Our heart and prayers go out to the family of Caleb Batson. He will be missed by many.
Bossy and Jamie Fitzsimmons
October 27, 2014
Our deepest sympathy for the family and friends of Caleb. Thinking of you during this difficult time and sending prayers your way. Please let us know if you need anything. God Bless. Bossy and Jamie Fitzsimmons.
Tina Padgett
October 27, 2014
Batson Family & Shannon,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nick Kinter & Tina
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