"Our hearts are broken. Roland and Nancy own the cabin next to ours in Blue Ridge. Their family adopted Bill and I into their family many years ago. Friday evenings were our standing dinner out with them whenever they were in the mountains. Friday nights haven't been the same since we moved back to the city and haven't been able to resume our dinners. We would take turns driving on those Fridays. I think Bill and I drove too slowly for Roland's taste. Let's just say when Roland drove there were thirty white knuckles in that car; Bill Davis', Nancy Heerts' (yes, even Nancy) and myself. We will miss Roland and consider our time spent with him and Nancy and all their wonderful family. We love you all~!"
– Bill Frazier, Family Friend,
Marietta, GA, Aug 21, 2017
"I will miss my friend and cousin. He is with the Lord now and no more suffering. I will continue to pray for the Heerts family as they move on to their next chapter of life. Love to you all. -- Marshall Duke"
– Marshall Duke, Family,
Georgetown, TX, Aug 19, 2017
"My deepest condolences to Nancy and family for the loss of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed. My prayers for healing for you all."