It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a balloon for Anthony!

This is where Anthony has been found "traveling" from 2009 - 2016 via our balloon letters!

2009 - NO RESPONSES =(

2010 - Tina Smith M. from Andover, NY - 204.30 MILES AWAY. "We live in Andover, NY. While walking through our woods we noticed the balloons...walked over to them and saw the letter attached. What a wonderful way to celebrate his precious life."

2011 - NO RESPONSES =(

2012 - (Sent from LeeAnn & I ) Hi - I live in Hillsville, PA and I was out walking with my dog this morning and came across the Thinking of You balloons in the quarry. The letter really touched my heart and I'm glad I found it. I can definitely make the time to email you. I don't always walk in the quarry, sometimes we run and walk around town, but I'm glad I did today. The quarry is known for off-road riding and people come from miles around to ride dirtbikes here.I've been praying for you and your family, Ephesians 3:14-19 really blessed me and I think it will bless you, too. What you are doing is really special, and a wonderful way to remember Anthony Michael each year. I pray you will be blessed today and always!

(Unknown Sent By) M. Wynkoop Sun, 12th August, 2012 - A friend was walking last week and found your letter. You have touch many hearts in Kittanning, PA. Thank You ....

(Sent from F.O.A. TRACY F.) Hi, My name is Rachel, I am 15 years old, and the other day me and my boyfriend Cody found your letter about Anthony. On Friday august 3, 2012 me and Cody were at Wal-Mart in Kittanning PA, and we had to walk to the Belmont swimming pool because we were going there for the day. When we were coming back Cody saw a smile face balloon in the weeds and went and got it because he thought it would make me smile and it did. When he gave it to me I noticed a letter on the end of it. So I opened it up and started reading it. It almost made me cry. It is dads like you that make this world a better place. I’m sure that Anthony is watching over and is so proud that you are keeping him alive in your heart. This letter says it was sent from Tracy Flowers from Volant, PA. I will always keep Anthony is my prayers and your hole family. I would love to hear back knowing that you got this and just so you know how much this story has touched my heart. Always in my prayers, Rachel OVER 120 MILES AWAY!

(Sent from LeeAnn & I ) Your story has touched our hearts. We feel blessed to have found Anthonys balloons and to be a part of his celebration. We will remember this day and will in turn send a birthday balloon out to the sky on Sept 1st in rememberance of him. As we were taking our nightly walk We found the balloons floating thru our wide open field in Poland Ohio under a beautiful full moon which lit the sky and made the balloon gleam so bright. We send prayers to you and your family and feel that you are doing such a wonderful thing always keep his memories close to your heart!

(Sent from F.O.A. Sue Warner and her day care) Good morning, I just wanted to respond to the letter that was sent into the sky in memory of your precious son, Anthony Michael. The letter was sent by Sue Warner of Leavittsburg and landed in my father's vegetable garden in New Middletown, Ohio. Since my parents do not have a computer, I wanted to respond for them. God bless all of you. ​

(Sent from F.O.A. Ellis-Thomas-Johnstone Family) Good evening Timothy. I am writing you from Bloomfield, NY a small town South of Rochester NY. We found you balloons with letter on the side of the road the other day near our property. We surely enjoyed the thrill of your letter and the thought that was put into it for Anthonys memory. It truely is a great way for Anthony to touch other peoples lives. God Bless ~ The Wilcox Family (Sent from F.O.A. Casey F.) Just wanted to send a quick note to let you know that I found a bday balloon from Casey. I live in Stoneboro PA. Your story was extremely touching. You are a wonderful father.

(Sent from F.O.A Joey V.) i just want to start off by saying Im sorry for your loss. I know what its like to loose someone close to me.. But you gotta keep your head up.. That's what our angel up in heaven would want. Their up there looking over us. My name is Jason Tennis. I am about to be a father myself for the first time. And let me say i am nervous as heck. My fiance and I are getting married on September 28,2012. I would not know what to do with myself if i lost my child. Anyhow i found this paper rolled up tied to a pop balloon at my work in fontana. My boss asked me to move some pallets away from the building which i wasn't to excited about. Im fair skinned and sunburn easily. But Im glad i did. I showed a co-worker the letter and he wants to contact you as well. He has been in the same situation you went thru. Hope that is ok. Stay strong and keep your chin up.

(Unknown Sent By) Yesterday while bow hunting on our mountain I came across the orange ribbon, bits of orange balloon, and your letter. It was good that I was on my way home because after reading your letter I was in no shape to continue hunting. At 70 years old, it was only the second time I have cried while hunting; the first being when my youngest son shot his first deer. I have two boys, men. They turned out about perfect and I am very proud of them. I cannot imagine the loss of one of my sons and I feel very sad for your loss. I offer my prayers and best wishes for you to pass thru this grief and enjoy whatever family you now have. Harold in Hallstead, PA

(Sent from F.O.A Joey V) ---found over 9 months after they were released! --- Dear Tim, One of Anthony's balloons came down in my front yard on Via Padova in Claremont, Calif. I hope the connections you are making through Anthony are helping to turn his loss into a strength. Robin 2014 

(Unknown Sent By) -- Found over 7 months after they were released! --- Hello my name is Megan and i found your letter on Saturday April 12 2014. This is an amazing thing that you do and i was very blessed to find it especially after all the snow we had this year. I live in Edinburg PA and found it in one of our pine trees while doing some yard work. You wont believe this but the day that i found your letter is very significant to our Family because it is the day that my father-in-law passed away so since 2007 we have released balloons into the sky in his memory. We want to wish you all the best for the future and we hope that Anthony s journey is able to touch more lives like it has touched ours. God Bless

(Unknown Sent By) I was walking my dog yesterday & saw a piece of paper next to a newly planted cedar that had replaced a dead one at the top of the hill where our condos are & they separate the Health Department parking area from our homes. I thought I'd pick up the paper one the way back & put it in the trash since tomorrow it's to be picked up. We came home another way so I had forgotten the paper I saw earlier. Then this morning we were going on another walk & this time I picked it up (at the same place) & read it. This has touched my heart so & I wanted to thank you for 'planting' it for me to find the 2nd time! I live in Dover, OH. I feel compelled to write your Daddy, Anthony, & tell him & your family that I've found "your" letter all the way from Youngstown! I know it was meant that I find it since it stayed in the same spot over night:>) You must be God's most wonderful & loved angel for your Daddy & family to keep this tradition going all these years! This month you would have been 6 years old! I am sending prayers to God for your sweet family. I couldn't imagine losing a baby in such a short period of time! But to keep sending up balloons with your letter attached is the sweetest gesture I've ever heard of! Your family is letting all know that you are not or never will be forgotten. And I know one day when we all get to heaven, we will meet you & you can tell us stories of where all you've been & whose hearts you've touched! I know mine will be on your list!!!!! - Sherry D.

(Sent from F.O.A. Teddy) - ​​Hello! My name is Jamie Naples and my family and I stumbled upon Anthony's letter yesterday afternoon at our home in Lowellville, Ohio. We noticed the balloons just as they were drifting onto the ground outside our home in the country. Anthony got to see lots of animals...ducks, geese, and even a puppy during his visit! We were all deeply touched by this and would like you to know that we will all be thinking of and praying for Anthony, you, and your family everyday! God bless, Jamie Naples and the rest of the Naples family

2015 - NO RESPONSES =(

2016 - NO RESPONSES =(

2017 - Hello, my name is Jessica, My family and I were happy to have a gold balloon from Anthony Michael float into our yard today, April 30, 2017. It was a blessing to read about angel Anthony and it truest brightened our day. God bless you and your family. Saying a special prayer to Anthony Michael tonight.

​2019 -(Sent from Tim, LeeAnn and Aaliyah) Hi! My name is Bobby Thompson. I live in Valencia Pa. I found your letter on my Dads property next to the Allegheny National Forest in Forest County. Such a great find and will always keep you in my prayers. If I can ever do anything to help out in any way possible. Please contact me

11/8/2019 - Hello Tim & Lee, My Brother found your laminated note in our hay field about Aug. of 2019. We are 60 miles East of the Ohio/PA border, and about 20 miles south of Clarion, PA and Route 80 going across Pa. Regards, Jerry ​