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Jamie Grimsley Obituary
Of Mason Neck, VA on August 17, 2005. Beloved daughter of John W. Grimsley and Jamie L. Pumpelly; sister of John Robert Grimsley and William Zachary Grimsley; granddaughter of Lorraine Byrne and William and Rosemary Grimsley. A private service will be held at the Pumpelly residence, 6 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2005. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hawks Boosters, www.hayfieldhawks.com. Arrangements by DEMAINE.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jamie Grimsley
Sponsored by Allie's Family.
John Grimsley
August 16, 2025
Allie, I cannot believe it has been 20 years! Miss you and think about you every day! The granddaughters remind me so much of you. Love you forever!
Love, Dad
Emily
May 16, 2025
Allie- almost 20 years since I've spoken to you and almost 20 years we would of been roommates in college. I always think of how my life could of been different if you were in it...
Dad
November 4, 2024
Happy Birthday Allie,
Missing you very much.
Love always and forever,
Dad
Mom
August 19, 2024
Broken hearts never mend and we will never get over losing you and wondering where you would be now. And simply so sad about all the life you didn´t get to live, love and jump for joy as you just had the best thing ever happen. I love you always and 4ever. Mom
Kristi Muse
August 17, 2024
Thinking of you and your family, Allie. The world is a little dimmer without you.
John Grimsley
August 17, 2024
Allie,
I miss you so very much. You are always with me. You could always tell how I felt and were so wonderful to cheer me up if I was down. I have seen the world and I see you in it. So many thoughts, to many to write here. Love you for ever and a day.
Love Dad
Lil
August 14, 2024
Allie,
Not many days go by that we don´t think or talk about you. We remember that day as if it was yesterday. Miss your craziness, laughter & joy you brought to the world. Rest well beautiful.
John F. Consiglio
August 17, 2023
18 years. Never forget. Remembering you today, Allie.
John Grimlsey
August 17, 2023
Allie,
Missing you so much and love you so much. In my thoughts always.
Love, Dad
Darlene
August 13, 2023
Sending love always. Gone but never forgotten.
Jamie Stokes
August 16, 2022
Tomorrow at 1:49 on the 17th of August you left us 17 years ago. It's almost impossible to believe you have been gone that long. Sometimes it feels longer and sometimes it feels like yesterday. The memories you left with me are so sweet like you. You were a wonderful loving daughter full of promise and new life. Your adventurous spirit was envied by all who knew you. Allie, the pain of losing you is always with me as well as the joy of having you as a daughter. I know you are with me everyday because that is how I manage this challenging life of not having you physically by my side. The pain of losing you never subsides. I miss you Allie. I just simply miss you. Love always and 4ever MOM
J.Flynn
April 22, 2022
I miss u every single day and I wish I had more time with u. U were absolutely amazing. U deserved so much better....I'm sorry "pretty girl"...love u. Always
John Grimsley
December 25, 2021
Merry Christmas Allie,
Missing you and your Christmas spirit. Missing everything about you.
Love, Dad
Darlene
November 6, 2021
Always in my .
Dad
November 5, 2021
Happy Birthday Allie, missing you so much. I found a book yesterday that you gave me for my birthday in 2004 with a message in the front cover from you! What a great present to find on your birthday as I had not read your message in years. So cherished!
Love Dad
Katelin Toth
November 4, 2021
Happy Birthday, Al. Sending you a jump on you and tackle each other because it´s only been one day since we´ve seen each other kind of hug - today. I miss you so much. I love you beautiful girl.
- Katebabe
John W. Grimsley
August 17, 2021
Allie,
Another year, I miss you so much. As the years go by and your friends have grown up, started careers, married and had families I wonder what your life held as I watch your friends live out their lives. Love you and miss you.
Dad
Laura
August 13, 2021
You are on my mind year round, but never more so than in August, especially in the days that precede the 17th. I think about how much you changed my life in the few years I knew you and wonder how much different (& better I'm sure, as you always helped me to be a more confident me) I would be if we'd had the luxury of many, many more.
I miss you for all the milestones and the mundane, but know you're with me even if it isn't the way I'd planned.
Miss you. thank you.
John Grimsley
December 26, 2020
Allie,
Missing you at Christmas, which you loved so much. Love and miss you!
Dad
John Grimsley
November 9, 2020
Allie,
Another November 4 Birthday has come and gone without you. Miss you and love you.
Dad
Darlene
August 18, 2020
Miss & love you forever.
Darene
John Grimsley
August 17, 2020
Allie,
Fifteen Years. Missing you so much. Adriana's words said it well; wondering what would have been, wondering where you would be now, what you would doing and missing your bright shining smile and sunny attitude. Words cannot express any of these feelings or emotions. I love you and miss you.
Love now and always,
Dad
Jamie Stokes aka Allie’s mom
August 16, 2020
Still unbearable at times. Fifteen years ago and not much has changed in the loss and the sadness. The joy in having you in my life as my daughter also has never changed. I’ll miss you and wish you were here with me 4ever.
Love always and 4ever
Mom
Adriana Ward
August 14, 2020
It's August again, and my life is so different this year, and the other day I was just sitting around and smiling and thinking about you. Thinking about where YOU would be right now, thinking about how it has somehow been 15 years and I can't even begin to imagine what you would've done with it. It could've been anything, and I really would've liked to see it.
I'm 38 weeks pregnant today, and I'm sitting here with my feet elevated above my heart because it's so hot and they're so swollen and I can just imagine texting you photos and you laughing back. I can imagine an entirely different world, one with you still in it, still laughing and smiling and keeping it all so light. I remember standing with you in the bathroom at the beach and us talking about mixing gold and silver jewelry and you saying you really didn't like when people did that and I'm smiling now thinking about how I keep looking at gold rings with August or September birth stones to get once our baby is born, even though it'll be in contrast to my white gold wedding ring, and these are the dumb things I think about, these are the things I'd want to tell you. I'd want to tell you that pregnancy is crazy and awesome, that John and Diana are still a hilarious couple, that Henry looks just like you I think - after seeing some old photos on here, that you're welcome to visit any time, that every time I watch Hitch I think about how it is the last movie we watched together, that Colorado is amazing and I wish you were here to ski and hike in circles around me. That we all still think of you. Sometimes I wonder if you'd still have bangs, if you'd still be wearing ripped jeans. What you'd be doing for work. Who you would've married because god he REALLY would've had to be funny. He would've had to be a lot of things. I wonder about this life you missed out on and what you could have and would have done with it. I'm trying not to be sad today, I'm trying to write to you more when I'm happy and remember that that is an option, too. I can remember you and laugh, I can want to share good things with you. I can want to tell you stories. I feel like I'm usually a little more eloquent than this, but honestly, who cares. We can just pretend its a note I'm passing you and only you will see it. I love you and I miss you and I can't believe I'm going to be a mom. I wish you could be an aunt to this little guy. I wish so many things for you. I love you so much and time never fades or changes that. And I hope that you can somehow feel that.
Justin Epstein
August 13, 2020
Think and speak of Allie often and miss her happy spirit. Sending prayers for Allie and family. ❤
Justin Epstein
August 13, 2020
We think and speak of Allie all the time and miss her dearly. Sending prayers for Allie & family.
December 25, 2019
Allie,
Missing you on Christmas as I do every day.
Love you ,
Dad
November 4, 2019
Allie,
Today is your birthday and we all miss you as much as always, if not more than ever. Love you and miss you.
Love,
Dad
Jamie PUMPELLY
August 15, 2019
My girl.
It never changes. It never gets easier. Ill miss you forever. I know many dont remember now and life goes on. Guess it has to for most but for the ones who love you forever the missing you and pain of the night lives on forever. Ill never be the same. I simply miss my daughter.
Love mom.
August 13, 2019
Allie,
Missing you and thinking about you as always. I love you and miss you so very much.
Love Always and forever,
Dad
Laura Wenderoth
August 13, 2019
Thinking about you today, as always. Wishing I had you here to talk to about so many things, and finding it hard to believe that it has been almost 14 years.
March 31, 2019
Thinking about you and missing you as always.
Love, Dad
Adriana Ward
December 25, 2018
I just found myself here again today, reading through all the messages from the people who love you, and the people who never got to meet you but whose lives you still touched. What an incredible gift you've been to all of us.
Diana posted the funniest video of Henry waking up Molly for Christmas morning, him chanting and dancing that there were presents under the tree and Molly just stood up and instantly started dancing too, no questions asked, and it made me think of you. You and your contagious energy. Your excitement and how it would just catch on. I could picture us, driving at night, you pulling the car over, and the two of us running outside and through the sprinklers on somebody else's lawn. Just feeding off each other, always. Never really knowing where one idea began but just going with it, going for it. I just miss you, man.
And I know you'd get it-- all of it.
I hate to start another year without you but because of you I am always so keenly aware of how lucky I am to be here. We've got another niece on the way, and I will keep doing my best to show her and them even more love, for the both of us.
You are always so very missed.
I wish you could meet Stephen and come visit us in Colorado with John and Diana and Henry and Molly. It's always the same story and I'm just grateful to have a place to get these feelings out.
We all love you. We all wish you were here.
AJ & EY FOREVER
November 4, 2018
Happy Birthday Allie. Missing you more than ever.
Love, Dad
Adriana Ward
August 17, 2018
Every year this day comes and I think I'll be more prepared for it. I think it will hurt less or not feel as big but every year I'm wrong and every year it hurts and every year I think about what has changed and developed and where you would fit into it all.
We live in Colorado now, can you believe it? I take photos more than I ever did when you were here and I think mostly it's because you were so good at it that I never had to and after you were gone your mom got me my first digital camera and told me to document my life and I've just been doing it ever since. I think about how lucky I am to have the photos of us I do but I'm always wishing for more.
We're putting together a gallery wall in our new house and I smiled yesterday looking at a picture of John and my husband Stephen, who you will never get to meet. It makes me cry now to write it but I smiled yesterday thinking how lucky I am that your family is my family. How I get to have John as a brother. How lucky I am to forever be tied to you in these ways. I wonder how many people don't know that we wished for this. In eighth grade scheming for our siblings to fall in love and how happy we were when we saw it happen, in tenth grade and then again as seniors. Sometimes I cling to these impossible thoughts though and I wish we had been more specific in our wishes of becoming sisters, becoming family. I wish we had known to say that we both wanted to be alive to see it. But we just never knew.
There's this one photo of us that everyone uses (well they crop me out of course which I know you'd find hilarious under different circumstances) that I'm blowing up for my gallery wall and when our family comes to visit us in September I'm excited to show Henry and Molly and tell them that it's me and their Aunt Allie. I can't wait to tell them all about you.
I love you a lot and we are still here missing you and trying to make the most of the time we are given and adventure and take photos and not waste a second. I wish I could hug you.
Love you always
August 17, 2018
Allie,
Missing you very much and wondering what and where you would be if you were here these last 13 years.
Love you for ever,
Dad
July 11, 2018
For some reason I thought about Allie today. I was not close with her but I remember her being a genuinely good person. Sending love to all of you.
Melissa Dewey
Darlene Spurlock
December 29, 2017
Happy New Year Sweet Allie. We just transferred 8mm tapes over to dvd and to my heartache and surprise there you were. So Bittersweet to hear that enormous laugh and to see that energetic spirit. You will always me missed by me. I often disappear into thought of what you would be doing now....kids? Sailing around the world?
December 28, 2017
Allie,
Missing you very much and thinking about you all the time.
Love you now and always,
Dad
Adriana Ward
November 5, 2017
It took me a really long time to realize that I should spend the days I miss you most doing things that both of us loved. That mourning can be more parts celebration and less cowering in pain - but that both expressions are welcome here. A lot has changed since we were 18 and best friends and laughing so loudly at our beautiful lives. Staying up late, making mix cds and terrible decisions; calling everything love. I know it makes a lot of people uncomfortable hearing about loved ones who have passed, but I also remember that you could never be bothered with worrying about what other people thought. After all these years, I'm still learning from you.
Today I spent some time with our niece and nephew and thought about all the love you would be showing them if you were physically here to do it. I'd like to believe that our similarities still live within me and when I laugh and play pretend, they hear you, too.
I'll never take a second of this life for granted and I'll keep in mind that it is so healing to remember the people you love, the people who have changed you, the people who have left their mark on your soul.
It's a blessing to have these memories, Allie. It's an honor to remember you. Happy birthday.
November 4, 2017
Happy Birthday Allie,
Thinking of you as always.
Love,
Dad
September 21, 2017
Allie,
Missing you very much and lately thinking about you very often.
Love now and forever!
Dad
Jamie Pumpelly
August 17, 2017
I miss you. 12 years later and it's Groundhog Day!
Love for a child is the ultimate love. Never ending always giving and a lifetime of heartache that can never mend.
Mom.
August 17, 2017
Missing you as always. Missing our talks, your hugs, laughs and smile.
Love now and forever.
Dad
August 13, 2017
Allie,
I lighted candles for you in 4 more churches in two more countries. I have lighted cables for you in multiple churches in 12 countries. You are with me always in all my travels. Love for ever and ever. Missing you always.
Dad
Pam
March 22, 2017
My dear Ali and family - I think of you often. I am grateful that you kept Ali's memories alive through this forum. I first learned of Ali in 2005 and have visited this site from time to time since then. Your dear Ali is a gift to us all. She was truly a beautiful young woman. May God bless you and thank you for all you do.
February 9, 2017
Today is my daughter's 10th birthday, and in the midst of all the craziness that is involved in running a young household, my thoughts turn to you often. I wonder where you would be in your life right now, and how unfair it still all seems that you were taken from us so soon. Although much time has passed, I still think of you all of the time and miss you so much. You were such a bright light in this sometimes very dark world. I wish you were still here to brighten the days of all those around you. Love you, Allie!!
August 17, 2016
Here we are end of the day and it does not change. Our longing is still the same our memories haven't changed and we just want you here with us. Someday we wil meet again, hug again love again. Your mom 4 ever
August 17, 2016
Allie,
Miss you today as always.
Love,
Dad
August 17, 2016
JAMIE ALEXANDRA GRIMSLEY
"Allie"
After eleven years it is still hard and very
sad to think of the briefness of your life.
We can only imagine all the great things
you would have done if granted more time.
You would have graduated from college
And be entering into the next frontier
we always wish, wonder and remember
Because that is all we have
You always found the time to inspire
Through your courage, cheerfulness and drive
Life can never be the same without your
Boisterous laugh, jolly spirit and loving nature
You affected everyone in a positive way
Obviously, you are missed by so many
You left quite a legacy for a young woman
We are so proud of you and so grateful
That you are our daughter,
sister, granddaughter,
Aunt, sister-in-law, niece, cousin and friend.
You are in our hearts and soul forever,
We love you Allie .
Your Family
Angie Curry
August 15, 2016
Allie's photo in today's Washington Post is beautiful. I did not know Allie and in reading about her passing I saw that she was to start college at WVU at the time of her passing. My daughter just graduated from WVU and it brought tears to my eyes because of your great loss. I share with you this poem which is so close to my heart:
DO NOT STAND BY MY GRAVE AND WEEP
By Mary Elizabeth Frye
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
Mona Mahoney
June 15, 2016
Hello, my name is Mona Mahoney and I have lived in Harbor View since 2002. I did not know Allie but remember hearing her story many years ago and feeling deeply saddened for your loss. A few years ago, I shared Allie's story with my son when we were kayaking past your home. He is a 5th grader at Gunston Elementary. Tonight he received Allie's Flute award and when Randy Benton and I told him who Allie was, he immediately remembered her story. He was so honored to have been chosen for this award. I have read through many of the entries in this guest book tonight and know how special she must have been to live on so brightly in the memories of everyone whose life she touched. I just wanted you to know that she touched another life today, my 10 year old son Cody. Thank you for sharing her and celebrating your love for her.
Shawnee Ryan
March 22, 2016
Thank you so much for speaking at the courthouse today. Your're a very brave mom for sharing your story, and I won't forget it. I mentioned to you that my cousin likely knew Ali. I confirmed that with my family. They said my cousin knew Ali since elementary school. His name is Cory Scott. Cory and Ali have been reunited. Cory died two years and three months ago at the age of 26. I will not forget her story, thank you again for sharing her with us.
John Consiglio
January 1, 2016
~ Never Forget ~
~ Happy New Year, Allie! ~
Eleven years later, You are not forgotten. Remembering You today and always, Allie. Always wondering what could have been.
Happy 2016 to all!
@}>~,~~'~~~~~~~~~~~~
January 1, 2016
Allie
Another year without you. All my love.
Dad
lourdes guzzone
December 4, 2015
we have never met = I never met your daughter, but by driving on that road weekly for years going west, I always turn left for seconds and seeing the change of flowers, made me sad! I can't imagine your pain! never had done this, but if you need a friend please contact me, I have a daughter and two sons, she is 30 getting married next 2/20/16 in Miami, my name is Lourdes Guzzone my cel is 7039758324
Jamie Pumpelly
November 5, 2015
No one will ever understand. This world is so hard to live in without you! It never gets easier. Time will never heal this wound. We miss you so much Allie! Love4ever Mom
November 4, 2015
Missing you as always Al. Love you. No words can suffice. Everyone is thinking about you and missing you.
Love now and forever,
Dad
John Consiglio
November 4, 2015
~ Never Forget ~
~ November 4, 1986 - November 4, 2015 ~
~ Happy 29th Birthday, Allie! ~
You are not forgotten! Remembering You on Your 29th Birthday, Allie. Always wondering what could have been. Your Story continues to haunt me. May You Rest in Peace, forever.
With much Love to You & Your Family.
@}>-,--'------------
Don Siegelman
August 24, 2015
I am touched by your love and expression of grief. I know Allie was a Blessing. Former Alabama Governor Don E. Siegelman
Kim Leveski
August 18, 2015
I wrote this for Allie with the help of my husband
"You Live On"
Our Needle and Our Thread
Though reality reminds us that it's been ten years
You live on,
Like an eternal flame in the hearts of your peers
You live on,
In the memories of family, friends, and all those that you knew
Your infectious laugh, glowing spirit, & the beauty that embodied you
You live on,
Through the laughs, the tears, and all the stories told
A girl who lived and loved so freely, a life so passionate and bold
You live on,
In the story your mother is courageous enough to share
So that young new drivers may take the wheel with extra care
You live on,
Forever influencing our days and the moments that lie ahead
For you are sewn into the fabric of our lives - you are our needle and our thread.
We love and miss you so much, Al.
Jamie Pumpelly
August 17, 2015
Miss you sweet pea!
August 17, 2015
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Erin Tarpey
August 17, 2015
Allie, I still miss you and think about you often. You had the most radiant, infectious smile. Sending love up to you in Heaven.
John Consiglio
August 17, 2015
~ Never Forget ~
~ August 17, 2005 - August 17, 2015 ~
~ IN REMEMBRANCE: 10th ANNIVERSARY ~
Dear Allie,
On the 10th Anniversary day celebrating Your life...
I remember You.
I will always think of You, and always wonder what could have been.
Ten years later, it is STILL all very sad to me.
Thank you for everything Allie.
Everyone give your loved ones a hug today.
@}>~,~'~~,~~~~~~~~~~
August 17, 2015
Allie,
Thinking of you, about you and of course mising you today as always.
Love you always and forever,
Dad
Katie Vitali
August 16, 2015
You are with us everyday, sweet girl! Your mom's word's are perfect! Miss you so much, Allie!
Jamie Pumpelly
August 8, 2015
Jamie Alexandra Grimsley
Allie
November 4, 1986 August 17, 2005
In 10 years, the tears shed from missing you could fill up oceans
In 10 years, the emptiness of not being able to physically go through life with you cannot be filled
In 10 years, the rage and sadness felt after the news of your death can not be forgotten
In 10 years, the notion that death isn't fair is as ubiquitous as ever
In 10 years, the questions of why and how are reiterated in the thoughts of your family and friends more times than can be counted
But,
In 10 years, the memories of you are as radiant as when experienced and the happiness felt from those memories will never be forgotten
In 10 years, you have not been seen, but you have undoubtedly been felt
In 10 years, kids have become adults, men have become husbands, husbands have become fathers, moms have become grandmothers and you're still a part of it all
In 10 years, the love felt for you by your family and friends has only amplified
In 10 years, you've transformed billions of caterpillars into beautiful, luminous butterflies
And, in life and death you have made a difference in the world. You are still SO missed and SO loved by SO many. Love your family and friends love you always and 4ever mom and Michael
John Consiglio
July 4, 2015
~ Never Forget ~
Happy 4th of July, Allie!
P.S.-- I'm sitting in a store right now, and a beautiful Classical rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is playing, Allie... how appropriate! :-)
John Consiglio
May 22, 2015
~ Never Forget ~
Thinking of You today.
Dan Stern
March 30, 2015
I was Allie's summer camp counselor along with a bunch of the other Grimsley kids. Came across this while reading about another accident in a similar spot on that road. Allie was a super kid and one of my favorite campers. Keep up the great work in her name.
mary v
March 18, 2015
kudos to Allie's Family to do such a remarkable, selfless, and courageous deed to have a public awareness to the minors of fairfax county.. i am a single mother of two.. my eldest son just had his license today.. althroughout the presentation.. i was moved and touched by Allie's mom, (sorry i forgot ur name) i felt the pain deep in my heart and felt so sorry for the loss of ur daughter.. i will offer a prayer for Allie.. and for the rest of the family, stay strong i know up above Allies looking down on you, and telling herself how she was loved by her family..
March 2, 2015
I miss you Sweetheart more than anyone will ever know. You where always such a joy and warm heart. This world will never be the same without you. So many changes in life but one thing remains the same and that's my love for you and how much I miss you. Love Always and 4ever. Mom
February 26, 2015
Thinking of you today, Allie.
Molly
January 7, 2015
When I was a freshman in high school, you were truly the girl that I looked up to along with several of my friends. I was far too intimated to say hello, and I truly regret that. I remember how much light and happiness you emulated everyday. It is so unfair that you aren't sharing those with the world.
January 2, 2015
I love you Allie, Thanks for your support.
Love DAD
December 25, 2014
Merry Christmas Allie!
Love Dad
December 22, 2014
I love you and miss you Allie.
Love, Dad
November 4, 2014
Allie,
Missing you as always and remembering your birth on this day. I love you, you are so special and unique.
Love always Dad
John Consiglio
September 17, 2014
~ Never Forget ~
Dear Allie,
Everything is clear now. I know... I know.
With Love, your Friend,
John
September 2, 2014
I have never met you but your legacy has touched me. I have a young daughter and I pray that she will live life as beautifully as you have. This world is an illusion; we can never be disconnected from those who live in our hearts. We only learn to live with a constant low dose of sadness. You live in the hearts of many! We will all be reconnected with those we love one day and oh, how we will dance. Much love to your family and friends.
John Consiglio
August 23, 2014
~ Never Forget ~
~ August 17, 2005 - August 17, 2014 ~
~ IN REMEMBRANCE: NINTH ANNIVERSARY ~
Dear Allie,
On the 9th Anniversary day celebrating Your life...
I remember You.
I will always think of You, and always wonder what could have been.
It is still all very sad to me.
Thank you for everything Allie.
Everyone give your loved ones a hug today.
@}>~,~'~~,~~~~~~~~~~
Jamie Pumpelly
August 17, 2014
I still can't even understand how this happened or why. I miss you so much. There are so many that miss you. So sad and just too sad for words. I love you always and forever. Mom
August 17, 2014
Allie,
No matter where I am I am always thinking about you. I am very happy I have Kat to help me through life and that she put the flowers on the cross.
I miss you so very, very much and want to see you and talk to you. Love to you Allie for ever and ever.
Your Dad
August 16, 2014
Hi Allie -
Your dad is on a business trip so I put some flowers for you in the hanging vase I got for you/him. I hope you like the sunflowers!! Your dad may not be able to get on-line tomorrow but I know he will be thinking about you, as always.
xoxo
Kat Grimlsey
August 3, 2014
Hi Allie,
As a number of your girlfriends become engaged and married I wonder what you would be doing and feel sad this is another precious life experience you did not have.
All my love forever and ever,
Dad
June 29, 2014
Good Morning Allie,
I love you and miss you very much.
Dad
May 24, 2014
Allie,
Where ever I go, what ever I see, I always wish you were there with me.
Love,
Dad
Katelin Toth
May 13, 2014
Allie,
Driving along the California coast today, and can't help but hear your laugh. I feel your presence through songs on the radio. I was sitting on the beach yesterday and I felt you right next to me. I haven't been on this site in a long time, but just knowing your mother is keeping your memory alive and helping other young drivers leaves a smile on my face. I can't help but still wish you were here. A friend in Los Angeles asked me the other day, can you still feel her around you or do you think her spirit has left? I told him, she is present now more than ever. I told him that almost nine years have passed, I feel like I've been on a road searching for nothing. The irony? I feel home. As long as I know my beautiful angel is by my side through my journey, I feel home.
Last thing, I am working with a girl with the name Madaline. Every time I receive an email from her, I think of you and how that was what your daughters name would've been and how beautiful she would've been, just like you. I feel that it is normal to have these feelings, and I probably always will. *nobody can take our sunset* Allie, thank you for being so close to me..I truly know that your spirit is real. I love you so very much.
Always,
Katebabe
A. Barnes
May 7, 2014
Thank you for your grace and courage.....My daughter's licensing ceremony was today, and your words and emotions said more to her than I ever could. Thank you for sharing your beautiful daughter with us, and ensuring that her memory provides guidance to so many as they begin their journey behind the wheel. I am profoundly grateful. I know Allie will watch over them all.
Jamie Pumpelly
April 19, 2014
To those who have reached out through this site to send me a message. I am thankful that my presentations are making a difference in your lives. Allie's life is making a difference in a way I never imagined. I hope she is on the shoulder of all the young drivers. I can only hope we have prevented another tragedy and saved a young life. Drive safely Jamie and Allie.
April 18, 2014
Thank you Mrs. Grimsley for taking the time to come and speak to my daughters drivers license ceremony last week. Your testimony was heartfelt and saddening, and will remain with me and my daughter Grace forever! She immediately came home and changed her lanyard to the one you gave out. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family for your loss continued suffering. I admire your strength and courage.
Walt Moore
April 17, 2014
I met your Mother when she told us about your accident at Fairfax Courthouse while my Daughter was getting her license. I have your lanyard. So does she. Please watch over my girl...
April 3, 2014
I miss you Al! It's all still so hard! You would be helping me and giving me advice now - funny how things flip with your children when they are grown. Just wish I could have you by my side so we could share stories, good and bad, cry a little, laugh a lot and just be there for each other. I love you so much! Mom
March 31, 2014
I just happened to see a movie yesterday and the star was Lori Laughlin - I couldn't believe how very much like her that you look. I did a Google search and it was just like looking at the pictures that your mom has posted. I can see the spirit in those pictures - you were a very beautiful young woman. I know your family must miss you terribly.
February 22, 2014
Wishing you were here to share life experiences.
Love, Dad
February 12, 2014
Thinking about you an extra special amount Allie!
Love Dad
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