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y.Smith
December 12, 2014
Dear family please accept our prayers and condolences
Candace
December 10, 2014
To the family, I'm sorry you have lost your Colleen to death. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort and his promises to end sorrow, pain and death forever. Hold on to the hope of seeing dear Colleen again and the chance to embrace her again. This has brought me comfort over the years and given me hope. Colleen was just 2 years younger than me and that's why this really broke my heart when I saw her memorial. I send my love to you and sincere sympathy. My hope and prayer is that Gwen finds solace in precious memories of her mom and peace of mind.
Scott Chamberland
December 4, 2014
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Carol Smith
October 4, 2014
Daily prayers will be said for you,and your entire family.
Gwenyth will always have her spiritual Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, at her side.
God Bless.
Betty Buttrey
October 4, 2014
+My prayer are for all of the family at this time. I did not know any of the family but God does, keep trusting Him.
October 2, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, Colleens daughter now has her own angel to watch over her. May God Bless all of you. Claire Babin
Kathleen Ireland
October 1, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Eileen McGartland
September 30, 2014
Holding you all in prayer as you grieve the loss of your beloved family member. The love never ends. Shine on, Colleen.
Becky and Barry Lamb-Mayer
September 29, 2014
Words cannot express the sadness that comes with such a great loss. My deepest sympathy. May you and your family be comforted by the memories that you hold near to your hearts. In our thoughts and in our prayers, may God give you strength.
September 29, 2014
David Stevens, Carina and Carole Anne all send
love and prayers.
Kregg Hamilton
September 27, 2014
I am deeply sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
September 27, 2014
"I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for all the family and friends of Colleen. You all are in my prayers.
Ruth & Rocky
September 27, 2014
We are deeply sorry for your loss. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
September 27, 2014
So sorry for your loss.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schmitt
September 27, 2014
Tom and Patty,
Theresa, Lindsay and Kevin,
Todd and Dear Gwen,
No words, much love.
Rest in peace, dear niece.
Until we meet again.
Jim and Mimi
Kelli Hamilton
September 27, 2014
I am so sorry for your profound loss. My heart is aching for you and yours. Your Friend--Kelli Hamilton
Jerome Murry
September 27, 2014
I had only met Colleen through our working relationship, as she would come into the St. Louis City License Collector's Office to take care of her companies business. Colleen always had a smile on her face. She came into our office with her daughter a week before her tragic accident; you could see the love she had for her daughter.
My heart breaks at this news. May Colleen rest in peace in the blessed assurance, that her daughter is surrounded by her love and by the love of her family.
Louise DeMay
September 26, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with the family. I didn't know Collen or Gwen personally, however I do know Rita Meshell and know what a kind loving family you are. Will keep the family in my prayers.
Colleen Bridges
September 26, 2014
Colleen was an inspiring and free-spirited individual with an infectious smile and beautiful personality, all of which will live on in her daughter. She will be greatly missed by the many people she touched and the world will be a little less bright without her. Since this tragic accident, I have seen her in the sunrise and sunset, the flowers and trees, the moon and stars, the many aspects of nature that possess the qualities of Colleen. Todd, Gwen, Patty, you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
anne troy
September 26, 2014
Patty, our condolences on the death of your previous daughter, colleen beth. Our thoughts are with you. Mike Story and Anne Troy
Joe McCarthy
September 26, 2014
Patty & Tom: I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that it's not much consolation in this time of grief, but your daughter died a heroine. Prayers are with you.
Debra Patterson
September 26, 2014
I didn't know Colleen or Gwen or any of their family or friends. I heard the story on the news and it felt like a paper cut on my heart. My sincerest and deepest sympathies go to all who knew and loved Colleen. She was, and will be forever, Gwen's Guardian Angel Mom. You're all in my heart and my prayers.
Janet Van
September 26, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss, prayers and thought to the family and friends.
Anne Knese
September 26, 2014
Gwen and family, Please be assured of my deepest sympathy and support during this time and in the future. I met your Mom only several times however I could see her light up the second she saw you! Know that she is always with you in your heart and is watching over you forever. Praying for you. Nurse Anne At GSA
Rita Meshell
September 25, 2014
Colleen, when you walked into a room with that infectious smile and musical laugh you lit up everything. You touched so many people's lives and everyone grieves for our loss. You live on in your daughter who is so much like you. You will forever be in our thought's.
Kathy, Terry & Adam Hunn
September 25, 2014
Patty and Tom, our hearts and prayers are with all of you as you walk this tragic path and suffer the loss of Colleen. Can't imagine your grief and hope the love and support of family and friends help to buoy you during this difficult time!
Love,
Sharon McMullen Orlet
September 25, 2014
Patty and Tom, how sad, losing your dear daughter so suddenly. What a wondrous act-without-thinking she did in mothering her daughter. My prayer for each of you is that you will feel the love of friends and (old) neighbors who are praying for each of you in this time of tragedy, and that the love you both hold for this dear daughter and her good life will sustain you in the days ahead.
I will keep each of you and all of Colleen's family in prayer.
Regina Mossotti
September 25, 2014
Patty, and all of Colleen's family, we are so sorry for your devastating loss. Colleen was a brave and wonderful mother and person and we know she will be greatly missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Corinne Merrill
September 25, 2014
Most heartfelt sorrow for the loss of someone so bright and beautiful. Love and prayers for her family. Gwen, your neighbors and SSP friends love you more than you know. Tom, you raised a wonderful girl. We won't forget her incredible act of love. We are humbled by it and her name will be revered.
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