Hunter and family, I wish there was a way to make things better but there isn't a way to replace Sanders. He went through so much that a child shouldn't have to do, nor his parents and family have to deal with. Keep his wonderful memories close. Thinking of you all.

Our dearest condolences to you at the loss of Sanders. Our heart broke for you all when we read your post. You are in our prayers here in our home. Jeff & Beth McNutt

Sanders was an awesome superhero, he could always find a way to have fun. But God had other plans for him. He will now be sitting by god in the kingdom of heaven, helping other little superheroes fight off cancer. Fly high sanman. ❤️

Superhero

By

Manuel Lara

I’m a superhero Mommy, now I can fly.

I’ve caught the attention, of our dear Lord’s eye.

I wonder if he saw me sing and party, on you tubie.

Only four and I was beginning, a little newbie?

My attire was cowboy boots, and blue under pants.

Shook my booty, in an awkward dance.

Got my strength from chicken nuggets, and spaghetti O’s.

Helps my muscles grow, and grows.

Zoom like an ATV, or racing car.

Wonder if I can bend, an iron bar.

Arts and crafts, kept me content.

The supplies up here, are heaven sent.

Play catch with a past angle, from a baseball team.

His stripe super suit, make him look tall and lean.

Miss my flashy dog, and Gilbert the cat.

Crawled on my lap, wherever I sat.

Vanilla ice coffee, to start my morning.

Early in the dawn, kept this rooster crowing.

Dairy queen was the cherry, to top off my day

Butter finger on my ice cream, without delay.

I’m a superhero Mommy, now I can fly.

I’ve caught the attention, of our dear Lord’s eye.

Elisha and Hunter,

It's hard for me to see families as sweet as yours go though a loss of such a tough little man. Saunders is such an inspiration to me and my family and such a reminder of how precious each moment is. You've been through such unimaginable ups and downs and just the uncertainty of not knowing what the next day,week or month would bring. The fear that grips you when they get a scan done. No one understands it unless they've been through it. There's nothing I can say that will make things better but from the bottom of my heart I ache for your loss and my tears have been flowing because I mourn your loss.

I am glad Saunders won't be feeling pain anymore. As your heart is still full of it I hope you find comfort in knowing he is probably running around heaven with a brand new superhero cape reserved just for him.

With all our hearts and prayers directed for your family we're sending you hugs and our condolences.

All our love. The Weber's

My heart broke when I read the news on Monday, I feel so so sorry for little Sanders. All the best for you and your family, strength, love, empathy and lots of time to heal and keep the memories.

My deepest sympathies go out to you all. May God give you the peace that you seek.

Dear family, I have been aware of Germany and some time ago about Facebook on your wonderful son. I would like to express my sincere condolences to you. Your loss is breaking my heart. I am so sorry. Sanders is such a charming, brave, wonderful, courageous little boy who deserved to live a happy, healthy, long life. No child and no parents should go through what you have to go through. It must be hell and can not be compared with anything on the world. But Sanders has received the greatest gift in the world, and indeed from you. Love, pure love. He became devoted and passionate and as he was loved. You have done everything and made the days as wonderful and happy as possible for him and you have spent time with each other intensively. I heartily wish you a lot of strength to get over the loss. You will always have to endure the Schermz ....... time does not heal all wounds, not the loss of a child. But you will stand back and until this day, Sanders will always be close to you and sometimes he will let you feel that he is there and that he is doing well. It is not a goodbye forever ....... when the day is there he will call you to you and then you are united for him. All love for you all. God protect you. Fligh high wonderful Boy. This world miss you so much. Yvonne Brecht

We are so sorry for your loss, Sanders will live in all of our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Joe, Deb, Corey and Tessa

Thank you so very much for sharing Sans with us all, what a treasure his contagious gleeful laughter has been. God bless you and keep you.

I had the privilege of meeting Sanders last year, while volunteering on 3JCP. I remember that he was so excited to go for a wagon ride! While I had gone in hoping to brighten the days of patients, he brightened mine-what a blessing he was and still is and always will be. Holding your family in prayer.

I'm so sorry for your guy's loss. We are all thinking about you dearly. Sanders was such a wonderful little boy and I wish I could have met him. Prayers to you and your loved ones. Lots of love!!

You taught me how to fight! You are my hero! Bless you !

Praying that God will give you comfort and peace as you celebrate the life of your beautiful boy. I am so very sorry for your loss.

You are a bautiful boy and God will take care of you been following your page for years prayers are with your family and loved ones.

My deepest condolences - Sanman was such a joy to follow. He was so sweet, funny, caring and strong. My dad passed away Janury 13, so I know how much you must be hurting now. Keep all the amazing, funny, cool, sweet loving memories alive ~ We will always remember Sanders <3

Thoughts and Hugs

Jeanette from Denmark x

Sanders was such a joy to see and I feel honored that I knew him. I met Sanders while working in the gift shop at UIHC in college and he was always so full of life, laughing and joking with everyone. He would always come down to try and get a new toy or something to play with. I remember often playing catch with him in the gift shop which he loved. God truly did gain an angel and I am so very lucky to have had the chance to meet Sanders. Elisha and Hunter, I am so sorry for your loss. And thank you for letting Sanders touch all of our hearts and lives.

I am so, so sad that yours and ours Sanman has made his transition. What can I say other than I send you and the rest of your family love and strength.

Cheryl Marks4fb3y

There really isn't anything that anybody can say that will help you ease your pain at this time. Just know that there are so many people that have you and your family in their thoughts and prayers. I can not get over how hard Sanders fought, and when it seemed there was no hope, he miraculously bounced back. He truly was one special individual. May you cherish all those happy memories of him. Patty

No I never knew Sanders personally I followed his story since the beginning. I am so sorry for the loss of Sanders. He was a superhero if I ever seen one. May peace fill your hearts knowing he's in a better place. God speed Sanders

I don't know you personally but have followed your son's story via FB. A friend posted about his later days and his skin condition

and this is what brought me to Sander's page. I followed briefly for a week, joined the page not because I wanted to gawk but because your little boy inspired me so much. His courage, his dignity, his zest for grabbing and making the best of every minute of his short life and making the most of it has blown me away. He truly is a fine example of courage. And you are to be commended for your fine parenting of this young man.

To be brief... I feel like God brought me to his page. I am pre-leukemic, waiting and watching. My father passed from chronic leukemia when I was a young woman. Your son reminds me over and over again how lucky I am to be alive, loved, and fortunate to live in the moment and enjoy my family, friends, children and grandchildren.

In closing.... my deepest condolences to all who loved little Sanders. Somehow, I think he will always be watching over us, even those of us who didn't really know him. Take care

Sincerely, Kathy

Sorry to hear of your loss Sanders sounds like he was a special little guy! I'm sure he will be missed! God Bless

My deepest sympathy for you and your family.

Corey King

Elisha and family:

I am so sorry for your loss. This is not fair to suffer the loss of your precious child. I enjoyed following Sanders journey these last 3 years-I just wish I would have met him in person. I shared his updates with Emma all the time since they both had the same type of cancer. Our family prayed for him often. One of my favorite updates that I keep in my mind is a video that you uploaded of him singing the Florida Georgia Line song: "You're Holy". It was adorable. Love and hugs to you all.

Angela (Busa) Langstraat, Ryan and Emma

I am sorry for your loss. He is a good person

So sorry for the loss of your sweet boy. He touched so many people. May God wrap his loving arms around you all.

It is with heavy hearts that we send sympathy to your family. It has been a long road for you and we wished it could have ended in a different way. He was a super hero and a loving child. Your memories will help you now and forever. May he rest in peace.

I am so sorry that Sanders has lost this battle to cancer. All of us Canadian cousins are sending our love, prayers and thoughts to you all. A little angel with a heart of gold.

Truly saddened,

Ruth Villhauer, Peter and Bonnie Villhauer, Patty Villhauer(Strome) and our children and grandchildren

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God bless and keep you. With much love from The Viners, Nancy, Jeff, and Jake, The Donlins, Chelsa and Brittney, and Jeff LeSieur. <3

Sanders, you will be missed by so many but you are finally healthy and at peace. God bless you, little hero.

A tearful good bye to the bravest little boy I know. May u live in a place without suffering and pain. Just keep singing and dancing little rock star.

Thinking of you at this difficult time! Sanders has touched so many lives and he will forever be dancing in our hearts!

I was not given the joy of meeting this little super hero in person, but my heart aches for your loss. Quite frankly, the entire family is full of super heros because of the depth of love for San is strongly felt by all. A small angel has joined his grandma to look over all of you. I am so deeply sorry for this horribly, sad loss. My prayers will always be with you. God bless his precious sweet soul and all of you as you grieve. Sincerely, Maria and Ernest Gates (Angie's college roommate)

I never met Sanders but I have prayed for him. I followed him on line and thru Debbie. I grew to care deeply for him. He was so strong and such a little trooper. A true superhero. Will be praying for all of you

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May your little boy be at peace now and know you will always have an angel with you.

Karen & Brian Cota

Waukon, Ia

Hunter and Elisha, I hurt for you, but I know Sanders is finally free of pain. He was such a great joy to all the lives he touched! Take care and hold on to your love and faith and He will help you thru this. Sympathy and love to all of you. God bless. Lisa sedlacek

My family has so much love for you buddy. You were the best two my two daughters Reese and Ryland. When you walked through doors you had everyone's attention with your eyes, smile, voice and also the clinging of your cowboy boots. You were pure, precious, and genuine. (almost, uncommon in today's world) You always made my daughters feel so special with your smile and your hugs. I loved watching you hold Ryland when she was a baby and watching you get so excited just to touch her. My family will always hold you in our hearts buddy.

I'm so sorry for your loss.