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Anje Vogt
August 25, 2020
I have a beautiful painting of a sunflower that Gabby gave me. The painting she made is in my kitchen and it brings me much joy and good memories of the days Gabby and I worked together in Brookline. Sending love to her family on the anniversary of her passing.
Adam Cohen
September 2, 2007
Dear Holger,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to fathom what you are going through right now, however, I want you to know that you have plenty of friends here for you to lean on, so that you will always find help when you need it.
My condolences,
Adam
Anje Vogt
September 1, 2007
Dear Jonas, Johanna, and Holger,
I am thinking of all of you as you mourn the passing of your mother. I will never forget what a wonderful women, mother,friend, teacher, co-worker,artist your mother was. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Victoria Allen
August 31, 2007
Dear Holger, Jonas, & Johanna,
I'm really sorry to hear about your mom. She was a really nice person. As the days go on, may the love of all your friends and family help you through the hard times.
Sincerely,
Victoria
Frank Weaver
August 31, 2007
Dear Holger,
In the surprising way that life sometimes twists and turns (which, as you grow older, you will discover happens far more frequently than one would ever have thought possible), I am writing to you on this sad occasion just one day after having first made your acquaintance. We met yesterday at Crane Beach (I'm the guy with the elaborate sand castle that made such an impression), and we ended up conversing afterward on a wide range of topics, from architecture, to art, to books, to science, etc.
The next day, I was intrigued enough about what you had told me about your father's work with atomic laser-cooling at M.I.T. to look him up. Google being Google, a simple search can often yield a plethora of unexpected results, and...well, here I am again.
As the father of two boys myself (one of whom is not much older than you), I can tell you with some authority that the positive influence of parents can never be overestimated. My impression of you was that you are an exceedingly intelligent, informed, mature, and well-spoken young man. Obviously, I did not know your mother; but just on the basis of our brief conversation, I am certain she had every reason to be immensely proud of her son - of what he is now, and what he will grow to be. And of your mother's contribution toward your upbringing - all those small, countless, nameless influences that combine to help give form and direction to a person's innate qualities - you too have much to be proud.
The best of a mother lives on in her children. Please do not forget that, or forget her, as you enter high school and begin the next stage of your life.
Though a stranger, I send my sincere condolences for your loss to you and your family.
August 31, 2007
Dear Jonas, Johanna, and Holger
We are so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a good person and a great mother. Stay strong.
Your Friends,
Matthew, Alex, and Sam
August 31, 2007
Dear, Jonas, Johanna, and Holger,
I am sorry to hear about your mom. She was a very nice woman and good mother. Stay Strong.
Your friends,
Matthew, Alex, and Sam
Carol Breen
August 31, 2007
Dear Johanna, Holger, and Jonas,
My love and caring to all of you at the loss of your mother. I hope you come to see how brightly her spirit lives on in each one of you, in the many wonderful qualities you possess, and the very special young people you are.
Much love, Carol
Zane McInturff
August 31, 2007
Holger, sorry for your loss. She was a good mom.
the McInturff family
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