Dean Kovaleski

So sorry. DJ was a very good person and so FULL of life. My condolences to his family.

Sonny, Sandy, Andy & Nicole: I was deeply saddened to hear about DJ. My mom called me over the weekend and told me what had happened and I've been praying for him and you each and everyday. DJ is an angel watching over you now in heaven and hanging out with Uncle John. I'll always have fond memories of DJ when he was a small child when we used to come over to your house in the 1990's every Super Bowl Sunday to watch the game on your big screen. Those very great times. May you find comfort in family and friends during this difficult time. God bless, Matt, Kelly & Ethan Seegmiller Algonquin, IL

Kovaleski Family: I have known you guys for over a decade and a half. In this time - you as well as my family have known the inseparable bond Jason and DJ had for 18 years. They were each others ying to their yang. The worst news I have ever and probably will ever have to deliver in my life was Jason's other platonic half passing on. DJ was full of life, adventure, lots of energy, and overall a great kid. I have sooo many memories of DJ, Jason, Nicole, and I together that I am fond of. Your family played a very big and significant part of my childhood. I last talked to DJ when he called me at 4am in the morning 3 days after Christmas telling me how proud he was of me and that he loved me. That was him in a nutshell, a good friend. I always thought of him as a little brother and he always called me sis. My heart breaks for all of you and I give you my sincere condolences, prayers, and love. May you all find inner peace and healing within time. I wish I could be there to honor him and say goodbye but he is in my heart always. Love you DJ, you will be missed little bro. Stephanie

DJ was a member of the first-ever White Pine Hawks Cross Country team in 2004. I remember DJ being a very hard worker, and a tenacious competitor. He never slacked in his workouts and always did all he could to make himself a stronger runner. Unfortunately, knee issues due to his growing kept him from returning to the team in 8th grade. After ten years of White Pine Hawks cross country, he is still and will always be a member of our White Pine Hawks Two Mile Minuteman Club, securely in the 13 minute Club with a Personal Record of 13:44. We have a saying on our team: Once a Hawk ~ Always a Hawk

So sorry for your loss. Our condolences to DJ's family. Fred and Sandy Young