I was shocked to see Tim's name in the In Memoriam section of our Alpha Chi Sigma newsletter. I only met Tim a few times, way back when he had long hair, but every time we met he was kind, inclusive, and gracious. I always admired the way he treated everyone with such love and kindness, and I'm sad that his influence had to stop where it did. I feel thankful to be one of the lucky people whose lives he did touch.

Although this message is over a year late, I'm sure there isn't a day that you don't remember Tim fondly. I wish you my best and promise to keep Tim's memory alive in my heart.

Tim lived down the hall from me freshman year at Rose-Hulman. He stayed in touch a little bit over the years with a few of us on an email group. Then someone sent me the obit a few months ago. I hadn't thought about looking up the funeral arrangements online until now. I didn't know Tim for very long, but I was friends with him while I did. I'm sorry to hear he is gone.

I still remember the young boy just a year younger then Jennifer. Looked at his picture and saw the face of you and Bill. Our prayers are with you all.

If I could take the coin out of my pocket and throw it into the ocean to make a wish come true, I'd wish for Tim to be here on Earth and I to take his place. A man of such compassion, genius and endless amounts of love, Iota was truly one of a kind. He was taken from us too young too soon. Be assured that Tim is in a better place. God had a plan for him and a place at His side. All that knew and loved him will be together when God calls us home. Although TC is not here physically, he is always close; he will never stray from our hearts. He saved my life. I only wish I could have done the same for him.

Hello, I know this is late, but you have my deepest sympathies regarding Tim. He and I had drifted apart since RHIT, and last gotten together around 2002 or 2003. I can say with confidence that Tim will be missed not only by me but also by his other Brothers in Alpha Chi Sigma, the professional fraternity that Tim was president of during his time at Rose. I have many fond memories of Tim and having just learned of his passing, I'm having the pleasure of reliving some of them. He's an outstanding person full of character and vibrance, and I'm deeply saddened by his passing.

Dear Stephanie, Mr. & Mrs. Link,

I was shocked when I learned that Tim had passed on. We worked together for a year at Baerlocher Cincinnati and travelled many times on Technical calls and plant trials. Tim was a terrific friend and great co-worker, he will be missed by everyone who knew him. You and Tim will be in my thoughts and prayers.

David Gilchrist

How to put into words the meaning of such a loss as this ...

Tim was a great man, a gift, a friend unlike any I have had, and after meeting you all it was so easy to understand how and why he was the way he was.

Although we were separated by such a great distance he was always there for me. Sending "hugs over the phone" with his thoughts and words of strength and support. So now I send the same to all of you.

Dear Bill and Elaine: When I joined MCC in 1976, one of my first duties was to purchase the office baby gift for your first son. Your son grew to be an intelligent, handsome, caring young man. I know you will mourn him for this is natural, but remember he is now walking with Jesus each day. May showers of blessings from above pour out upon you and your family and sustain you through this difficult trial.

Our deepest condolences on your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. We pray that during this time God will give you the strength to sustain you.

Bill, Elaine, John, and Stephen - Tim was such a wonderful young man. Through Boy Scouts, Scholastic Bowl, and many random events throughout our childhood, Tim was always a model example who helped me through some pretty challenging times. He was always accepting, never judgemental, and exuded a wisdom well beyond his years. I will miss his deep thundering voice, unique character, and rare level of intelligence.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all, and especially with John.

Regards,

"Billy" Legge

Bill, Elaine and family, I am so sorry for the great loss to your family that has recently taken place. I went to school with Tim until 10th grade, and he is someone who holds a dear place in my heart. We were on the scholastic bowl team together in Junior high and then in High school as well. And I also believe we ran cross country together if I am remembering correctly. He was always a fine young man. He was kind to everyone and always shared his open spirit with everyone around him. I am so sorry for your great loss, and I hope you may all find comfort in your dear family during this painful time in your lives. Sincerely, Clark Johnsen

To the Family, May each of you find comfort in knowing that God is "near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34;18) He has promised to soon "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25;8) Take care,

I only met Tim a few times when i was a young teenager. But Tim gave me some great insights into life that I still live by. He was a great man. Thanks to him my life is quite different than what it ever would have been. Even only having met him those few times.

I wish to express my condolences to Stephanie and to Tim's parents. I want to also share with John Tim's love and admiration for you. I had the priviledge of spending Tues morning 9/18 with Tim driving from the airport and sitting in the office to talk. He relayed the story of John's continuing recovery and how much he admired the extreme hard work John is enduring. He said that he was proud and did not know how John could muster so much strength and independence. I thought you should know this.

He also talked fondly of the trip to Hungary and of the visit by his mother and aunt.

He was a very happy and blessed man and he knew it. When I heard on Thursday morning about what happened I could hardly bare the news as I sat in my hotel and thought of his family and especially of Stephanie there alone.

I pray for God's peace in your lives. I pray for the continuing recovery for John. And I pray for Stephanie's courage to continue in life having lost such a dear husband.

With Christ's love,

Ed Hall

Dear Parents of Timothy C. Link,

Please allow me to extend my sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy in regard to the unexpected and very premature loss of your son and an esteemed colleague and I'm proud to say a valued friend of mine. I will dearly miss him.

Richard Hudson

I want to express my deep sorrow and condolences to Stephanie and the entire Link family. As the co-worker sitting next to Tim before he left for my hometown Munich, I got acquainted to a great person and found in Tim a brilliant mind and a great friend.

Tim and I shard the love for motorsport in particular the Formula One, which he and his wife Stephanie always enjoyed very much.

My sympathy goes out to everyone Tim left behind and I will always keep himand Stephanie in my thoughts and prayers.

Oliver Fischer-Samano with family and his mother Inge Goeke (who worked with him at Baerlocher Munich)

Elaine, Bill and family, I was so very sorry to hear of Tim's passing. I have very fond memories of Tim when we taught together at Ashland High School. He was such a cute little boy, and everyone loved him. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Al and Mary Link and Louise Oller

My sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your grandson. It's sad when one so long is taken from us. My prayers are with you.

Bonnie Malcor

We are so sorry about Tim's passing. We have your entire family in our thoughts & prayers.

Dear Mrs. Link and family, I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. I know you'll cherish all of your memories, the laughs, and the love you shared with Tim. He'll continue to live on in the hearts of all of those who loved him and your family. I'm thinking of you and hoping that you will soon find peace.

Bill and Elaine: We pray that God will give you, Steven and John the strength to make it through your time of grief. God has called Tim to his side to share his love.

You and your family along with Tim's wife will be in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord bless and keep you.

I am so sorry to hear about Tim. I have lots of great memories with Tim from Scholastic Bowl and JETS team in high school, and working together one summer during college. You are in my thoughts.

Bill & Elaine, You all have our heartfelt sympathy. When God Blessed us with children, we never thought we would lose them. We're thinking of you. Take Care.

Tricia Link is my sister and called me as soon as she heard about Tim. We are all heart broken for you and I pray that God gives you strength during these very rough days and months. Please know we are thinking and praying for you and your entire family during this very sad time. Nancy & George

Bill and Elaine, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Katie

Dear Mrs. Link, I don't know if you remember me - you taught me 7th and 8th grade biology at Ashland. When I heard of Tim's passing all I could think of was the sheer joy that shone on your face the entire time of your pregnancy with him. It was evident then to a class of naive 7th graders that what was happening was a miracle.. a miracle so very welcomed by you and your husband. My heart goes out to you and know that you, your family and Timmy will be in my prayers. Wishing you peace...

Our thoughts are with the entire Link family and everyone who ever had the joy of meeting Tim. I was able to get to know Tim through his younger brother, John.

I had first met Tim when he was substitute teaching at CHS during my senior year. Of course, we called him "Mr. Link". After graduation, I went over to the Link Family household to hang out with John. When I walked into the house, Tim was sitting in the living room and I said, "Hey, Mr. Link!" Tim then went on to tell me that I no longer needed to call him Mr. Link since I had graduated... plus it made him feel old. He always knew how to put a smile on my face.

Tim will forever be in our hearts.

Bill and Elaine, deepest sympathy to you and your family. Milton Rice BU 1975

I'm so sorry to hear about Tim. I have a lot of fond memories of him from attending church andM school together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill, Elaine, Steven, and John--So very sorry to read about Tim's death today. I can only say sorry, as I cannot find the words to fill that very large hole that a child leaves behind; a large hole that can never be filled. As parents we do not think about outliving our children. May it help to know that friends are sharing your sorrow.

Dear Bill and Elaine:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in these difficult times. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for all of you. There are so good memories of Tim growing up. I loved his singing when he was about three or four and of course the girls thought he was so cool catching the pie right side up on Thanksgiving.

Bill and Elaine, I can't begin to say how sad I feel for all of us to have lost Tim...and I can't imagine the grief you must be experiencing. Tom has frequently updated us on his whereabouts throughout the years and I will sincerely miss hearing about him. You are in our thoughts often, not just in regard to Tim, but also John. Chris

Our thoughts and our prayers are with you at this time of your loss. We are so sorry for your loss.

Bill and Elaine: We are sorry to hear of your son's passing..Our sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.

Bill and Elaine, We are so sorry to hear of your son's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My condolences.

No words of sympathy can possibly touch you in this time of the loss of a child. We can only say we are sorry and have faith that Tim was needed for a more important mission. We pray that God will sustain you in the days ahead and you will find peace.

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. May God give you the strength to walk through the days ahead.

Parents should never have to go through what you all have gone through. Our hearts ache for you and your family. May you find comfort that in the time that Tim was with you/us in this world that he made a difference. All our love and deepest sympathy. Becky and Ronnie Paul

My deepest sympathies for the family.

I have many good memories of spending time with Tim, especially during the high school and college years. I wish I could converse with him again.

May you find peace. God Bless. Ben Harp

To the Link's, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of great loss.