Provide a Final Resting Place for "Uncle" Merlin

"Uncle" Merlin, our dear friend, unexpectedly passed Saturday evening due to heart complications.

The quotes below from individuals should explain the type of person our friend Merlin was and how deserving he is of a final resting place. We would love to host a celebration of life and place a memorial bench in his honor at The Winchester Sportsplex. We greatly appreciate anything you can contribute.

"He will be missed so incredibly much! Merlin was such an amazing, hardworking, and kind human! Thank you Sportsplex, for sharing him with us at Shenandoah Tumblers! “His girls” will miss seeing his smiling face every single day! "

"I always felt like someone was looking out for us at Shenandoah Tumblers- he made sure we were taken care of and checked on us often! He would help us with whatever we needed for meets and we would feed him as much as we possibly could!!! That’s what happens when a bunch of women want to take care of you- we feed you! His smiling face, kindness and compassion is going to be missed. Prayers for all of those grieving his loss."

"Such an incredible man who always put everyone else's needs before his own."

"He was a wonderful man! So sorry to hear of his passing."

"Such a wonderful man. So kind and funny, always making us laugh with all the funny stories and jokes he had, Rest in Peace Merlin "

"Merlin had a heart of pure gold. He always looked out for me & my kids during events. Always made everyone feel special & looked out for around the sportplex. Truly a good one. You will be missed. RIP Merlin. "

"Oh no I am very sorry to hear this comfort and peace to you all friends and family God receive him in heaven God, no he was a good soul. He will be missed, but always will be in our heart forever. ❤️"

"I met Merlin a few months ago. He was so kind and personable to me and a couple of friends that I brought in with me. He was also a military veteran. He made us feel like we were old friends and we only talked to him a few times. Rest in Peace, Merlin. God has called you back home."

"Oh nooo I am so sorry for this. He was great person and always ready to help.

GoVolley Volleyball Club will always remember him !!!"

"I only knew Merlin for about a month but he was a great man, always willing to help out with whatever we needed. I enjoyed talking to him whenever we got the chance. I'm glad I got to chat with him for a bit yesterday. T&T Sports sends our deepest condolences and many prayers to Merlin's family and friends."

"This is so heartbreaking. We loved working with him such a great man!!"

"He was always so sweet! Walking into the Sportsplex will never be the same! He will be missed! ❤️"

"My kids thought he “owned the place.” I told him that one day & he got the biggest kick out of it. Saddens my heart he will no longer be there. Praise be for his heavenly home."