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for Elizabeth Harkes
A Friend
August 9, 2023
It's been 15 years now. I still think of you. I remembered the hummingbirds and on the 5 year mark, I went back there. I hung a feeder in the tree and wrote your name. I haven't been back since.
I still have so many memories. You were amazing and unique. I know I was blessed to have known you. I can't have a bomb pop without smiling.
I often wonder what you would have achieved over these last 15 years. I know whatever you had chosen, you would have been amazing.
You are still missed. Maybe I'll make it back there again and put up another feeder for you.
Mary York-Parker
August 13, 2008
I am so sorry to have heard of your loss. Liz was such a wonderful young lady with such a great sense of humor. Just seeing her would make you smile. She will deeply be missed by all.
Eileen McKenna
July 21, 2008
Dear Carole,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs and kisses
Eileen, Mike & Erin along with all The Kerry Pipers
Patrick Tighe
July 5, 2008
Dear Carole,
I just found out today about Beth while reading the EUSPBA News. My heartfelt wishes to you and your family. I will see you at the Games.
God Bless,
Pat Tighe
Pat Cosgrove
June 27, 2008
Carole,
I just heard from Barb Romano about your daughter. I'm sp sorry for loss. I can't even imagine how you deal with the loss of a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong.
Linda Frame
June 27, 2008
Dear Carole and family,
I'm sincerely sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My heart aches for you.
Linda Frame(Armitt)
Jim and Joanne Engle
June 26, 2008
Carole, There is obviously no way we can understand the hole in your heart at this time. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jess Berry
June 25, 2008
Thinking of your family every day and sending my love and prayers. Here to do anything that would be a help. Love Liz dearly and miss her all the time.
John Whittaker Stuart Highland Pipe Band
June 24, 2008
Dear Carole and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss of Elizabeth. We grieve with you.
Sincerely,
John
Barb McCarthy
June 24, 2008
Carol and family,
There is nothing I can say that will touch your grief. I am broken hearted by what you must be enduring but I am also reminded of all that is really precious and meaningful and I will appreciate it all a little bit more today.
God bless you and your family!
Fondly,
Barb McCarthy
Patricia Mosall
June 23, 2008
Dear Carole and family -
We are so sorry for your loss -
Liz was a delight for all who had
the pleasure to meet her - Please
try to always remember her smile
and love of life.
Allison Horhota
June 23, 2008
Carole, Jen, Matt, and Erin-
You are the most loving and caring people in the world. Never have I witnessed such a strong and beautiful family as yours.
I can only say I was blessed to know and laugh with Beth if only for a brief amount of time. I know that although I will never hear her or see her again, she will stay in my life forever. I will never forget what she meant to me, how many lives she touched, how much she cared for others. I can only hope that I take her life lessons and help to carry her spirit on. I will alway be there for all of you and I love you all dearly.
Andy Hearn
June 23, 2008
Erin and Carole,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jason Rourke
June 23, 2008
Carole,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Dawn
June 23, 2008
Dear Harkes Family,
Liz and I worked together at Albany Med. Although she was somewhat quiet, she was a lively, loving soul. And although we do not know why our loved ones leave us, we must trust that God's plan always serves a greater purpose. Her spirit will be missed on earth.
Linda Donlin
June 23, 2008
I think of you every day. Liz was amazing and so special, she meant more to me than she will ever know. You raised an extraordinary daughter and I hope my little girl grows up to be such a truly great person.
Jodie Ferrara
June 21, 2008
Carole and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peigi Mulligan
June 21, 2008
Carole,
So many years we have known each other, back to Leeds, you and my Mom. You were special to my Mom, and now she holds Beth in her arms.
with loving friendship,
Peigi & Pat Mulligan
Karen
June 21, 2008
Liz was beautiful, unique and so funny. The void you feel in her absense must be enormous. Nothing, but the passing of time will diminish it. Know that she remains alive in your hearts, memories and your laughter...and is but a breath and a thought away.
Kentucky United Pipes and Drums
June 20, 2008
Our deepest sympathy and condolences.
Rachael Hamm
June 20, 2008
Harkes Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Aaron, Rachael & Livy Hamm
Melissa Kennedy-Diaz
June 20, 2008
Dear Harkes Family, Liz will always be remebered as a loving presence in our lives. A free spirit fulfilling her dream. With deepest sympathy.
Deb Misenhimer-Herodes
June 20, 2008
Carole, Erin, Jen, Matt- The town of Middleburgh and Middleburgh Central School all grieve the loss of Liz. Our grief is only lessened, by the joy she gave all she met, and the love we will always have for one of our best. I loved her, as did everyone she touched. Deb Misenhimer-Herodes
Mary Wallace
June 20, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Nancy Tunnicliffe
June 20, 2008
Dear Carole,
Our hearts and thoughts are with you in this terrible time. Sending you strength and all our love,
The Tunnicliffes
Ian Johnstone
June 20, 2008
Carole.
The Colonial Highland Games send our condolences on your loss and our feelings and prayers are with you
Cassandra Pratt
June 20, 2008
Carole,
I am very, very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Goin Nowhere
June 20, 2008
Erin, Matt and Family,
It is with our deepest sympathy that we write this note. We are so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of Liz. She will fondly be remembered in our hearts as the smiling and dancing fan who took GREAT pics. You and your family are in our prayers.
Goin Nowhere~ Amy, Scott, Ed, Joey and Zeus
Jenn Venduro
June 20, 2008
Liz ,I know you are in a better place and I'm sure you are lighting up the skys. You were the first person I worked with at kids keller when I came back and you made me feel like I never left. I liked coming to work everyday because of you we had fun. Please know that you and your family are in my prayes.
Chad Bolk
June 20, 2008
I'm so sorry Liz is gone. I'll miss her. She was fun to be around and I was looking forward to having her move back to Denver at the end of the summer.
Stephanie Armlin Wyatt
June 20, 2008
Harkes Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Liz was a wonderful and vibrant young woman and she will be greatly missed. Our lives were very blessed by having known her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love, Stephanie, Chetty and Sarah Armlin
Tami Hanley
June 20, 2008
Dear Carole,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of need.
Joyce and Jim McIntosh
June 20, 2008
Dear Carole and Family,
We are so saddened to hear of your terrible loss. The loss of a child is unbearable. Thank you for sharing your last remembrances of your time with Liz. Please know that you are in our thoughts, and we send our deepest sympathy.
On behalf of the Balmoral Highlanders, Pgh,PA
Mary Downey
June 20, 2008
Dear Carole, What a painful sudden loss for you and the rest of your family. I didn't realize that my daughter knew Liz. You and your family will be in my prayers and I hope you will treasure every happy memory of your beautiful daughter forever.
June 20, 2008
Carole,
I was so shocked to read the story about your daughter. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
My prayers are with you,
Lori Ira (Lisha Kill)
Lori Nestor
June 20, 2008
Carole, My heart breaks for you girlfriend. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Kane, PM
June 20, 2008
Carole and Family,
On behalf of the Rhode Island Highlanders Pipe Band please accept our deepest sympathy in the tragic loss of your daughter, Beth. We will remember you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn and Chris (Glasgowlands Scottish Fest & ETH)
June 20, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
bridgette davis
June 20, 2008
Liz,
I can't believe I'm writing in this book! I will miss you so much, anyone who has ever crossed your path can look back and smile because you always made us laugh. Luv you and god blessed you.
Gail Roberts
June 20, 2008
Erin & Family-
My thoughts are with you on this sad tragedy. She is so young and beautiful there are no words that accurately convey the enormity of your loss. We try to do the right thing-have compassion for people-work hard, pursue our passions yet we never know why life must have these devastating losses. Your sister will always be with you. May she rest in peace.
Sincerely,
GG Roberts
Pamela Hopkins/ Deb Seeley
June 20, 2008
Carol, We were so deeply saddened to hear of your daughters passing. What a tradgedy and loss of such a bright free spirit. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Love Pamae & Debae
Kelso & O'Hearn Families
June 20, 2008
Please know that we are all pulling for your wonderful family. Losing Beth, especially so suddenly, must be the hardest trial you've ever been through. Matt and Jen, you are always welcome at 604 Brandywine! We love you both, very much.
Jessica Towne
June 20, 2008
Dear Carole, Erin, Jen and Matt,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Liz was one of the most beautiful people I have ever met, inside and out. I love you all and am here if you need me.
Kelly Keels
June 20, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Liz was such an amazing person. She took my childrens pictures for Christmas, they were wonderful. She had such an amazing talent.
Michael Shelli & Jamie Capasso
June 20, 2008
Erin and Family,
We are sincerely sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Beth was a wondeful person and she will be greatly missed.
Patrice Middleburgh
June 20, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the great pleasure of knowing her. My thoughts go out to you and all the family.
Lori reynolds
June 20, 2008
Dear Erin and family,
We are so sorry for your great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori, Cory and Dominic Reynolds
Jessica Putman
June 20, 2008
"Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you" -St. Francis De Sales.
Liz will always be with us for gratitude is the hearts memory! I am so sorry for your loss...
Chrissy
June 20, 2008
I read the beautiful story of how wonderful your daughter and sister was, I'm so sorry it had to end that way, although I believe it's not the end maybe someone somewhere will read it and learn from it. Elizabeth sounds like an amazing young lady and you should all remember that her spirit will live on. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful person.
Davia Hook
June 20, 2008
Erin,Carole,Jen & Matt
I can't say anymore than what has been expressed to you by many already. She was a wonderful person that made myself and others feel at ease and filled with laughter - many times over! I loved seeing her with camera in hand always! Taking many pictures of myself included just a few months ago. She was one of a kind and has touched a piece of each of our hearts in different ways! Sal and I both atteneded school with Liz and Erin at MCS and the memories now flow more frequent from those days! Liz and Sal graduated together and on behalf of him he wishes you all nothing but the best from here on out and sends his love. She will be with you all forever! Memories are something that no one can take from you! May our thoughts and prayers be with you always! Erin--- Wait for those signs girl! Love you!
Kean, Robin & Sofia
June 19, 2008
Carole & Family,
We were so blessed to have Liz in our lives. She will always be a part of our family.
With deepest sympathy,
Nancy Lamitie
June 19, 2008
To the Harkes family
I worked with Liz over eight years ago, we haven't seen each other in a while, but she always kept a space in my heart, I had a lot of fun with her. She was by far one of the nicest kindest sweetest people I have ever known. There are no words to express the sadness of her loss....I am so sorry for your loss.
John Loiacono
June 19, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss,
Our thoughts go out to you and your family,
John Loiacono
and everyone at St. Columcille UGPB
June 19, 2008
Carole and Family,
There are no words to express how sad we are for you. You and Beth will be in our thoughts and prayers always. My heart aches for you.
Susan and Mel Griffin, Kearny, NJ
Robin Alvarez
June 19, 2008
to carole & family - I am so sorry for your devastating loss. words cannot describe how much I will miss liz. I am here for you all for whatever you need.
Pat Harrington
June 19, 2008
Matt and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Crystal Perrott
June 19, 2008
Erin and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Words can not describe what you must be going through. May god bless you
crystal and jason Perrott
Michael Decker
June 19, 2008
Harkes family, so sorry to hear of your loss.. Liz was a great person and I was very lucky to have known her.
Debra Stark
June 19, 2008
Carole, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. My heart breaks for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deb Stark (TU Center)
Ericka Mokhiber - Kienle
June 19, 2008
Erin, Carole and Family,
Please know if there is anything you need don't hesitate to ask. One year ago, on the same day I suddenly lost my dad. Please know that I feel for what your all going through. It helps to remember that Love is stronger than death even though it can't stop death from happening, but no matter how hard it tries it can't separate people from love. It can't take away our memories either. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Cynthia Hooper
June 19, 2008
What a heart wrenching story. There are just no words to express the way I feel...how awful for everyone involved, especially your Elizabeth. I am so sorry for your loss.
MARY ANN CHESKY
June 19, 2008
CAROLE & FAMILY
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER. OUR PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY ARE WITH YOU NOW.
ALWAYS
THE CHESKY FAMILY
Nicole Campbell
June 19, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. I am so sorry for the loss of your sister/daughter. My deepest condolences go out to you Matt, and your family during this very difficult time.
Elizabeth & Richard Baldes
June 19, 2008
Erin and family:
We are so sorry for your terrible loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Helen Harlow
June 19, 2008
Carole and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through. Please be assured that you are in my thoughts constantly.
Love Helen
angie lupe
June 19, 2008
Erin and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this dificult time.
HUGS,
angie
Robin
June 19, 2008
I read the story about Elizabeth in the times union, I am so sorry for your loss.
BRUCE HAACK
June 19, 2008
ERIN & FAMILY,
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME. YOUR IN MY PRAYERS.
BRUCE
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