Annie Le Obituary

The body of Annie Le, a graduate of Union Mine High School in El Dorado County in 2003, was found in the Yale University lab where she worked. Le, 24, was in her third year of graduate studies at the university and was expected to earn her doctorate in pharmacology in 2013.

Published by The Sacramento Bee from Sep. 15 to Sep. 25, 2009.

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I did not know you but want you to know you will always be loved and remembered Prayers to all who knew and loved you

Verna

Acquaintance

July 7, 2020

Annie,
The love you taught during your time here will never be forgotten. Your legacy will continue to live on through many generations to come. Thank you.

Lily

December 23, 2014

Annie, we went to middle school together and I remember knowing that you were going to be something amazing one day. You had such a bubbly personality and a mind brighter than most of your peers. Today I found a picture of us from 8th grade graduation. Please know you are not forgotten.

Megan

March 22, 2014

<3

T Nuygen

August 9, 2012

Years later and your death still haunts me. I always remember your gleaming smile and your ability to brightens anyones day. I also won't forget our inside jokes- most notably- a teachers inability to shop at Victorias Secret and you being disturbed after hearing this. I keep your picture on my bulletin board with the term 'carpe diem'... you remind me how unfair and short life is, however, you also remind me how a lasting impression on many people is unforgettable. Hope you are smiling down from the clouds and drawing anime. Miss you Annie!

Shelly Johnson

July 17, 2012

Dear Annie,
In highschool you were one of my best friends, and then I moved away and I didn't keep in touch as well as I should have. I should have made more of an effort than occasional FB messages or emails. I regret not spending more time together, I regret not hearing your quirky laugh and obscure jokes once more. I wish I could go back and spend a day together. One day to remember everything you were, and not take it for granted. I wish that we had not said we would catch up "someday," since someday doesn't always come.

Meg Blair

September 7, 2011

Casey O'Quin

May 14, 2011

I think of you and I didn't know you. God, Please help the family during the Holidays and forever. Please Help her would be husband. This is hard on all of them, I am sure. I will Pray for all of you, A-Men

Janice Grigsby

November 23, 2010

It has been over a year, but your legacy still continues on. May you be in complete peace and happiness, as well as good wishes for your family and fiancée's family.

Tammy

October 28, 2010

When you read the comments left by people who never knew Annie, you realize how special she must have been.
Not a day goes by, or moment of being alone with my thoughts, when I don't think of her, Jonathan, her family, her friends, or her colleagues. Those of us who think about her can feel her love for Jonathan everyday. May he feel her love every moment of his life.

Randy

October 14, 2010

Annie,
Your story has touched me deeply, I'm so sad that you are gone, I miss you a lot.
Rest in peace.

Kathie Pilolla

September 13, 2010

I never had a pleasure of meeting Annie, but it's already a year that I have read a lot about her, every day. What a wonderful woman! She was outstandingly beautiful/intelligent.She is a shining example for all of us
She was already an angel in this world and like an angel, now, she's in a better place, she's with GOD!
God bless Annie's family and Jonathan.
Annie, you're my guardian angel, I want keep you alive in my thoughts and you will always be in my heart and prayers forever. I will always love you.
You're shining in the sky every night for all of us.
Rest in peace, Annie.

Kathie Pilolla

September 13, 2010

Lit for the beautiful Annie Le. Rest in peace

Sarah

September 9, 2010

The world is still mourning your loss a year later, and will continue to in the years to come. You were such a beautiful young woman and, from what I can tell, a genuinely wonderful person. Rest in peace...

Sarah U

September 9, 2010

What a special and beautiful person! It is truly a great loss to all of us. Annie - you remain a shining beacon of light to all. May your influence continue to blaze trails in the medical world. May your family find comfort & peace.
Love & Prayers,
Kathy Rinkes '08

Kathy Rinkes

May 20, 2010

I'm sorry that the world had to lose such a brilliant star.

Jerry Taylor

January 26, 2010

I share your grief as my son died 5 days before Annie. Many,many times I prayed for your family as I knew personally the pain you are enduring. Life will never be the same,but may the God of all comfort be there for you.

Elsa Semelsberger

January 6, 2010

Forever you have touched the hearts and souls of so many. I only wish that you were still with us now.

Annie Le, you will remain in our hearts and memorys always...

Jason

December 21, 2009

No words can describe the pain and sadness. News of her tragic loss went all over the world.

Annie Le, you are in our prayers and thoughts.

Dana

November 3, 2009

This is a massive loss to all of us who knew her,
my condolences to the family and hope you all take the loss well. I was so shocked when i found out, i didn't believe it. I will always remember her and how she was always fun to be around, never mean to anyone. Such a great personality. My love and respect x Nikki

October 16, 2009

annie you will live in our hearts forever, i know your are sitting next to god in a better place only deserved
for beutiful Angels like you.
even that your are far away you will live in my heart forever.

FERNANDO Garcia

October 14, 2009

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Onelys Gonzalez

October 12, 2009

To those who loved Annie Le: Her story has touched many people because the strength of her qualities, love for life and potential to do great things transcended to those of us who didn't even know her. May you receive comfort from the love, kindness and compassion that countless people have felt for you, and for Annie. She remains alive in our hearts.

Gregg Becker

October 9, 2009

Dear Le Family

I was so saddened over the loss of your daughter Annie. She was a true inspiration for those who knew her and those who admired her. I hope my own daughter can follow in her footsteps as Annie has proven to us that anyone can succeed in life if they put their whole heart, soul and mind into everything they do. My God be with you always.

Peter Barbera

October 7, 2009

Dear Le Family,

I was so saddened over the loss of your daughter Annie. I am sure she was a true inspiration for those who knew her and those who admired her. She would surely be missed, but her spirit lives on. I hope my own daughter can follow in her footsteps as Annie has shown us what an individual can so to succeed in life if they put there whole heart and soul into everything they do. God be with you Annie.

Peter Barbera

October 7, 2009

To Annie Le's family, Jonathan and friends, may you know God's loving care at this sad time. May the memories of your beautiful Annie and caring of friends comfort you. She has touched us all. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

IRIS

October 6, 2009

Dear Le family
I am so saddened to hear about what happened. I hear about tragidy on the news every day but nothing like this. Annie was a wonderful person who wanted to make a differnce in the world. I like people like that and I would have been happy to know her. But since I cant do that I would like to get to know you all and also Jonathan. I hope you all give him the strength to fight through. Even though I am a stranger, I promise to keep her name alive in my heart. I send my deepest condolences to all of you and I hope you all find peace and happiness in the future.
Sincerely Rav C. from Canada

Ravee Chand

October 4, 2009

Annie, I never knew such a bright and loving person existed in this world. I only wish that I hadn't learned about you in this way. You have inspired me and countless others around the world to be better people. You touched the hearts of millions including my own and have given us a special feeling of hope and good. I pray for your family and especially for Jonathan everyday. May you all find peace and stay strong.

Fly high with the angels in Heaven, Annie.

Casey O'Quin

October 4, 2009

R.I.P. Annie Le. Your story has touched me deeply. Your potential was unlimited. This loss is so senseless.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG2_NI-vZDo

alfred winters

October 3, 2009

I dont know you but my prayers are with you may God help you through this un thinkable loss I have a son going to school in New Haven and I have prayed for angels to surround him I now pray for angels to help you deal with this in any way you can Please know that we in ct are all praying for your healing if that can happen

sheila gleifert

October 1, 2009

My heart is broken...for Annie, for Jon, for both their families. Why? There is no reason..only a jagged tear in the Universe. May Annie's light fill the void that remains...

David

September 30, 2009

MORNING'S GLORY...
(A tribute in memory of Annie Le)

Morning's Glory reaches out tenderly to the soul.
The sun rises and speaks with a quiet voice of reckoning.

Rays of hope and promise are cast from its face;
Dreams are made alive by its harmony and balance.

MORNING'S GLORY ©2009
THE POETRY WINDOW

P. T. Warren, Poet

September 29, 2009

My heart just sincerely goes out to the family and also John. I never new Annie, but feel the loss as if I new her all my life. She was such a beautiful, bright, and caring young lady. May God protect her always from this time forth. My love goes out to you Annie...

Jason Edgar

September 29, 2009

sorry for this dificult time, Annie is
in a better place now, god has called her, she is in haven with so many angels like her around.

Annie will be in our minds forever.

ANTHONY GARCIA

September 28, 2009

We are so sorry for the loss of your lovely daughter. Our warmest condolences to you and your family.

AnneMarie-Chau Do

September 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Annie's family. She was truly exceptional. I share the sadness of your tragic loss.

Matt E

September 28, 2009

You will forever in our hearts !

AnneMarie-Chau Do

September 28, 2009

To the Le family and Jonathon W.,

Like others who have posted, I never had the honor of meeting Annie in person. But I have read about her amazing life, and her story touched my heart. Just as she touched so many people during her short life, she has touched even more with her untimely death.
I hope that your memories of her in happier times will sustain you through the dark hours. May God bless you.

Linda R

September 28, 2009

GOD HAS CALLED THIS BEUTIFUL ANGEL BACK

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.

SHE IS WITH GOD SO MANY ANGELS.

FERNANDO GARCIA

September 28, 2009

i have two daughters that i have been hugging alot since annie left us. i can only hope they will be able to accomplish what annie could have. my condolences for your loss. annie is an angel. i will always think of her. hard to understand why this all happened to her of all people. god has called her back home.

bob

September 28, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donna R.N.

September 28, 2009

My heart goes to Annie's loved one's for her loss- a brilliant star, a daughter, a sister.

Cynthia Del Carmen Pacheco
Orange County, CA

Cynthia Pacheco

September 28, 2009

Annie set a good model for kids like my children. We hope the younger generations have dreams and work hard to achieve them like Annie did. Annie could have had a breakthrough in medical research. Although, I never met her, this news happens so close to home, and there are times I broke into tears. May God bless your fiance, mom and family. Love, Diana T.

September 27, 2009

What a lovely woman. She lives on in her memories, and in her good works.

Tanya

September 27, 2009

God loves you so much, Annie! God had you home because you are an Angel

Tiffany T

September 27, 2009

Dear Annie, Her Family and the Widawskys-----
As a proud family member of a high school valedictorian of the Class of 2003 (such as you, Annie) and who is on a doctoral path in Cellular and Microbiology, I am hoping maybe you can supply some heavenly inspiration as he goes about his still-earthly tasks of education and research. To quote him: "Science, science, science...I just can't get enough of it". I think that is something you would enjoy doing. He has most of the ingredients, may you supply the divine ingredient and with that a cure for some terrible affliction will be a reality.
------... "God gave us our memories so that we might have roses in December."

Carol

September 27, 2009

Peace to her soul

September 27, 2009

I am still following Annie's story my heart, prayers and love goes out to her family. May you be blessed and keep Annie forever in your hearts because she wil be in ours

Tonya Satterwhite

September 27, 2009

I'm very sorry for your loss and I hope in time the sorrow will be replaced with all the beautiful memories you have of Annie.

Kathey

September 27, 2009

My heartfelt sympathies to Annie's family, fiancee and anyone who knew her. I am so sorry for the loss of such a promising young girl. I heard about Annie in the news and it broke my heart to know that her life ended in such a senseless way. I pray that God will give you the strength that you need during your time of sorrow and that Annie will be your angel in heaven looking down and protecting all of those who loved her dearly. God Bless.

roxanne

September 27, 2009

A loss the world feels because of the promise this dear lady held for it . My sincerest , most heartfelt condolences to the entire community of family , friends and anyone who had the pleasure to know Annie Le's smile . I did not even know her and I can tell she was something very special . All I can offer is my prayers for your peace , and hope you find the strength to keep fighting against the evil this world has by doing what she did : work to make it a better world .

David Lyons

September 27, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss.Although I did not know Annie, my cousin was murdered about a week before Annie, so this touched close to home. May your memories of Annie bring you comfort, as well as the fact that she is now with God.

God Bless, your family and friends are in my prayers.

September 26, 2009

You will forever in our hearts.

Richard O.

Richard O

September 26, 2009

god bless u ,,,,annie le ,xoxoxo

agus f

September 26, 2009

Annie we will miss you but you are an angel now. Rest in peace. My heart is heavy as I pray for your fiance and family.

Judy Smith

September 26, 2009

god bless u ,,,,annie le ,xoxoxo

agus fanglie

September 26, 2009

As you go through this time of grief and adjustment, take comfort in knowing that there is a very special angel in Heaven who will guide you through the long, difficult path ahead of you.

Nancy W.

September 26, 2009

May God bless your soul and go to Heaven. You will forever in our hearts.

Minh O.

Minh O

September 26, 2009

My deep sympathy and condolences to all members of family.
God may be with you in Heaven Annie.

lMora. Chicago

September 26, 2009

My prayers go out to your family.

Audrey S

September 26, 2009

Rest in peace, Annie. To your beloved family and friends, I hope they can make peace with your untimely loss.

September 26, 2009

May God comfort your family. Rest in peace.

Lisa Taylor

September 26, 2009

Cherish your memories. The essence of Annie will live on in your hearts forever. Many who never knew her have shed tears and offered prayers for Annie and her family and friends. Be comforted by knowing that for one brief, shining moment there was as near to perfect a human being walking among us and God called her home to be with him. She was too good for our world. God bless you and comfort you in your grief.

Virginia Riveccio

September 26, 2009

If you want to be a flower then always face the sun. If you want to be a stone then be a precious one. If you want to be a bird then soar high and free. And if you want to be human help someone in need. Annie was all of these. God Bless you Annie.

Chyna Lipnickas

September 26, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joseph Lipnickas

September 26, 2009

I am so sorry for this very sad situation. It is hard to understand why this continually happens to wonderful people. May you rest in Heaven with the Angels...

Kelly

September 26, 2009

Dear Annie,

You were my friend at Rochester and at Yale. I will always miss you.

-Jacob Kim

Jacob Kim

September 26, 2009

I knew Annie back in Jr. High. I remember her as such a pleasant, uplifting person. My heart goes out to all her family and friends. I know she will be missed by many. May she rest in peace...She is in a much better place and is watching over us all.

Janelle

September 26, 2009

So sorry to hear about the loss of your precious daughter Annie Le. She sounded like a brilliant young woman and was very beautiful.

September 26, 2009

My deepest heart-felt sympathies for her friends and family. She was an incredible person, and she'll be missed very much.

Mike

September 26, 2009

My condolences to the family, friends and to her fiancee, whom she was taken from just before their wedding. You had so much to give and a full life ahead. Gone too soon. May you rest in peace, you are so beautiful and did not need to go this way.

Diane Young

September 26, 2009

No words will ever take away the pain of your loss..My thoughts and prayers are with Annie's family, friends and fiancee. She is an angel now, may she rest in peace...take comfort in knowing she is in a much better place, until you can all meet again.

Jill

September 26, 2009

A nice tribute to Annie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG2_NI-vZDo

I'm so sorry for the loss, and it is felt by many of us. Annie was an amazing young woman.

chris

September 26, 2009

She is Lifted By Angels,May you Find Peace in your time of need.

September 26, 2009

I contributed Wednesday night to the "I have a dream" foundation. I hope to do so annually in Annie's memory; it was both Jonathan's and her wish that people do this.

I am not much of a writer, but I write from time to time for my own exercise. I hope that none take offense. I have cried as I would have cried for one of my own children.
---
A star was born in the heavens one night
although small she brightly shone
to chase away though endless days
the night that turns to dawn

An angel born before her time
who had won so many hearts
with mischievous eyes that did not belie the heart that lies within

A million strangers wept away
with a million tears to come
like endless rivers through desert seas
for one they hadn’t known

A million strangers learned her dream
“I have a dream,” said she
and my dream will never perish
if you remember me

Alexander Sprague

September 26, 2009

Her friends and family will remember her forever. It is a tragic end to too brief a life. God bless her and you.
Ann, Portugal

September 26, 2009

im so very sorry on the lost of your daughter and she is an angel now wacthing over the family and her husband to be lost his love and she will also be in your heart .i know what it is to lose someone you love so much . god bless you ,and remember she is now an angel watching over you all.

Jeanette Melbourne

September 26, 2009

That beautiful smile and bright mind will no longer light up the world. How sad. Our condolences to her fiancee, friends, and family.

Bill Perry

September 26, 2009

To those who love Annie dearly: May God comfort you and strengthen you during this difficult time in your lives. May you live strongly and courageously, as she would have liked you to. As a way to honor her life and memories, please take good care of yourselves.

Terry

September 26, 2009

Annie,

You have suffered so much, now since you have in heaven with God. May you rest in peace.

May

September 26, 2009

Annie,
May you rest in peace.

September 26, 2009

Annie, You were just a dust in the sky that might be hard to find but you were noticed to people thoughts. Your dream might be carried on.
Sincere to condolences to your family and loved ones.

Kiet Lu

September 26, 2009

I am deeply saddened by the loss of your precious daughter. I too lost my first born son on July 16th 2009 and it is a sorrow that no parent should ever have to go through. The world has lost so much with her passing. May God bless you and keep you.

Shari Floyd

September 25, 2009

To Both Grieving Families of Beautiful Annie: I have read so many of the notes left here, and am now convinced your Annie was what I believed her to be when I first saw her face , an exceptionally fine and possibly highly important human being. I was deeply and painfully struck by this loss even though I did not know Annie. I feel now, at this time, she is well and in the presence of God, is comforted by Christ Jesus, and will see you all again. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Beth Amonette

September 25, 2009

God Bless the Le's Family at this time of sorrow. May She Rest in Peace!

September 25, 2009

To the Le Family, fiance & friends,

Although I did not know Annie my heart aches for her & her family. I am deeply saddened by your loss & I would like to send my deepest condolences to you all. May God comfort you & give you the strength to get through this tragic time. RIP Annie…

Karen Da Veiga

September 25, 2009

This story has gripped my heart like few others have done! I will always remember her even after the media spotlight fades away. My heart is broken and I have shed tears for her! I pray that Jesus will give her family, friends and fiancee comfort, strength and encouragement in their loss.

Bill Houghton

September 25, 2009

The whole world has been touched by the tragedy of Annie Le. I only know her from watching the news on tv.
My heart is broken for Annie's family and her fiance. She has been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to do so.
What a beautiful angel she is.

Joyce Herman LMFT

Joyce Herman

September 25, 2009

I feel the loss of a beautiful, unique young woman that was poised to contribute so much to her family, society and to the world. She is irreplaceable. My sympathy goes out especially to her family and friends.

Steve Revenaugh

September 25, 2009

So sorry you have gone through this trauma. And even sorrier you have had to do it in the public eye. Peace be with you.

Stevens Family

September 25, 2009

The loss of your daughter is not in vain, her story will be heard through out the world on cases similar to hers,hopefully to end violence in the work place.
May she rest in peace.
god bless

Beatriz Diaz

September 25, 2009

Annie was a great woman the likes of which we may never see again. This is one of the saddest events of my life. I simply don't understand why this happened? May Annie rest in peace and never be forgotten. She now belongs to the ages.

Scott Spencer

September 25, 2009

I have a heavy heart writing this and want to offer my condolences. My thoughts and prays are with your family.

Gregory Perry

September 25, 2009

To Annie's family and to Jonathon,

Your beautiful Annie has touched lives all over the country. I send respect and reverence for the life of this precious young woman. Bless you all.

Laddie Watson

September 25, 2009

Laddie WatTo Annie's family and to Jonathon,

Your beautiful Annie has touched lives all over the country. I send respect and reverence for the life of this precious young woman. Bless you all.

Laddie Watson

September 25, 2009

I would like to offer my condolences for the loss of your loved one. Your family and annie will be in our prayers.

Chai S.

September 25, 2009

I would like to offer my deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved daughter. Annie represented the best in all people. She is truly an inspirational person that all young people will look up to. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and Jonathan.

Paul Ottengheime

September 25, 2009

sincere condolences to Miss Le's survivors. Such a tragic loss for them and our society.

Chris M

September 25, 2009

Our prayers are with your family during this dreadful time. May God be with you.

September 25, 2009

To The Le Family and Jonathan

Sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and bless your family through this difficult time. RIP Annie!

Le

September 25, 2009

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