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Angel and her
September 11, 2006
Karen Wagner
September 11, 2006
I’m so sorry to hear that Angel had to leave us. She was such a special person and great friend. I have so many fond memories of her, including working with her at Suntrust, our trips to Fort Lauderdale and Vero Beach, the John Cougar Mellancamp concert (whom she was in love with back in the day!), and going out on Lake Toho with her and her parents in the pontoon boat. What I remember most about Angel, though, was how proud I was of her. She was such an inspiration, with her laugh, her smile, the twinkle in her eye and her positive attitude. I think she touched the lives of everyone she met and will be missed dearly by everyone who knew her. I was lucky to know her and honored to be her friend. Eileen, Bill, Kathy, Mike and the entire family - my deepest condolences; I’m terribly sorry you had to let go of your Angel on Earth, but now you have another Angel in heaven looking after you, and knowing her, she is keeping pretty busy up there!
“My family and friends are the best things I’ve known…” - John ‘Cougar’ Mellancamp, Minutes to Memories, 1985
WENDY JONES
September 4, 2006
ANGEL, WILL BE TRUELY MISSED! JUST BEING AROUND HER GAVE EVERYONE JOY. I USE TO WORK WITH HER AT SUNTRUST AND I HAVE MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF HER. FROM OUR WILD TRIPS TO GO OUT FOR LUNCH AND HER DRIVING US THERE AS THOUGH THE ROADS WERE A RACE TRACK. TO OUR FIRE DRILLS IN THE OFFICE AND HAVING SOMEONE PICK HER UP AND RUN OUT SIDE FOR THE DRILL. AND HEARING HER SAY WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
ALL THE WAY OUT THE DOOR. SHE WAS A TRUE FRIEND AND GREAT TO BE AROUND. I WISH I HAD STAYED IN TOUCH WITH HER AFTER I LEFT SUNTRUST. FROM WHAT I READ IT SOUNDS AS THOUGH HER LIFE WAS A GREAT ONE. GOD HAS PICKED ANOTHER GREAT PERSON TO BE AN ANGEL WITH HIM. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Nancy, Chris, Rachel and Ethan Webster
August 25, 2006
Today, Rachel, my daughter, was cleaning out her bedroom and came running out crying, "Oh look momma what I found! And they still smell like her!" In her hand was a pair of clean socks Angel had left here when she was visiting us in May. I held them up to my face and breathed in her scent before I buried my wet eyes in them. Thank you Angel for leaving a little bit of you with us. :) You are so so missed and loved so greatly.
Dulcey Lawson
August 19, 2006
To the Shields and Garrett Family
We just wanted to say how sad we were to hear that Angel passed away. However she will always be in our hearts and minds forever. She is a great friend. She is definetely an angel to everyone. Our Sympathy is with you and your family along with Mike's Family. May God and Angel be with you and your families forever.
From The Lawsons in N. Ft Myers.
Beth Tatman
August 16, 2006
It seems to me that Heaven is now a better place and earth somewhat less of a good place. My Moncheechee friend I miss you so.
Tammy Bratton
August 16, 2006
I just met Angel one time at a Regional in GA but I have thought about her many, many times since then. I was saddened to hear the news of her passing away. I pray that hers and Mike's family may find peace during this sad time.
Robert & Angela Van Etten
August 13, 2006
In 1980, when Robert was a candidate for LPA President, he had the honor of being the first Little Person to talk to Angel about LPA. At the time, Angel was 21 years old and living at home under the watchful eye of her parents. However, the family was open to a visit from this newly graduated rehabilitation engineer and happy to show off the home modifications they had made for Angel.
It took awhile after that first contact for Angel to embrace the LP community, but over the years we saw her grow and mature from a reserved, stay-at-home person to an independent, self-assured woman. We were always impressed with her ability to navigate the bureaucracy and overcome stereotypes and discrimination to equip herself with a tertiary education, a modified van, and employment. Bill Gates was equally impressed when he saw the value of having himself photographed with Angel at Valencia College.
Angel was “a groupie” in the best sense of the word; people wanted to hang out with her because she was tender, positive, bubbly, and humorous. She was a good listener, a traveler, and adventurer right down to the tattooed eyeliner! These attributes destined Angel to become an LPA leader. She served as both Chapter President and Newsletter Editor for Chapter 13 in Central Florida.
Among many things, Angel’s presence will be missed for her smile and her conversation that was not self-centered. She did not criticize others and was not satisfied with the status quo. Only last year, Robert had the privilege of using his rehabilitation engineering experience to help Angel diversify her mobility from using a wheelchair to also using custom crutches and a walker.
Best of all, Angel never gave up on her dream of falling in love. We are thankful that God blessed her with the love she and Mike shared.
Her life was full and lovely and cherished. How do we accept that she will not be at the dinner table, or the next Chapter meeting, regional, or national conference? We do not understand why she was taken from us so unexpectedly. But we can pray as Angel’s family and friends that we will model the life she lived. We especially pray for God’s comfort and peace: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.
We remind ourselves that each day is a gift from God and that we do not know how many days God has given us on this earth. Our final comfort is in the knowledge that “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16.
Lissette Ference
August 12, 2006
I will miss you dearly. Until we meet again. Love ya "mucho"
Tim and Molly Townsend
August 11, 2006
How can such a little Angel leave such a big void in our hearts? We love you dearly darlin'. All of our love and prayers to the family.
Purni and Kirt Patel
August 11, 2006
Angel- Moments with you will always be remembered and treasured. Our deepest sympathy to the Shields Family and Mike. Love always the Patel Family
Cathy Jensen
August 11, 2006
Dear Family and Friends of Angel Shields,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Angel was so special and a wonderful friend and role model for all of us. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. With deepest sympathy,
Rich and Judy Giessuebel
August 11, 2006
To Angel's family and friends please accept our deepest sympathy. We know from our neice Teriann that Angle was not only a wonderful friend but also a very special person. May her memories sustain you.
Cyndi Demitruk
August 11, 2006
Dear Shields Family & Mike,
I am so sorry for your loss. Angel was such a wonderful spirit and I always looked forward to seeing her at regionals and conventions. I know she loved her family, Mike, & friends very much. I will miss her so very much.
Jeannie Poole
August 10, 2006
Angel's Family I am so sorry for your loss I did not know her but from what I have read Angel was a wonderful and caring person
Patti, Allen & Kara Vallandingham
August 10, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda Harper
August 10, 2006
Angel,
You will be with us always. Your bright, strong spirit and love of life will be an example to us and will be in our memories forever.
We miss you.
Love,
Linda, Dave, Michael, and Kimberly
Jason & Jessica Morgenthal
August 10, 2006
Angel - We will keep the memories close in our heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with Angel's family and Mike ...
Bob Paulus
August 10, 2006
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. She was very special to us always with a smile and private joke.
She was a great inspiration with all her daily problems and challenges, we had nothing to complain about.
She is now watching over us.
Julie Pyle
August 10, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to
Angels family.. I will miss Angel so much.. We had so many wonderful times together on all our Sawyer Brown trips.. and just being friends. Angel gave me such joy in my life and I admired her so..
Angel please give my mom a hug..
All my love
Jules
Becky and I will miss you my friend..
Kirstie Tredgett
August 10, 2006
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Allison Beaver
August 10, 2006
Angel,
You are loved by so many, cherished by so many, missed by so many. Know that we will always remember your smile, your spirit and your love of life. My God take care of you and my Mom and please watch over us all.
I will never forget our "lil bit of counrty". You will be forever in my heart and soul.
Love always,
Allison
Lea Lajoie
August 10, 2006
My deepest sympathy to Angel's family. My nickname for her was "Squirt". I met her thru SunTrust many moons ago. We had some great laughs together. Before I moved to VA, we would have to make appointments to get together. I'm glad that I was able to see her before I had moved. She was a dear friend and will be missed.
Jo Miller
August 10, 2006
I am so sad to hear of Angel's passing. I only met her once at at party with Terriann but she was so sweet. I know she will be missed by all her friends and family and my paryers are with you.
Amanda, Jason Tyler & Chiann
August 10, 2006
Angel,
You are a very special and wonderful person. You will be missed dearly. You will always be in our thoughts and memories.
Love always
Teriann Giessuebel
August 10, 2006
My dear sweet friend Angel was one of my best friends. I traveled with her to Fan Fair in 2001 and 2006 in June and we went to many Country concerts together....BIG Tim McGraw fans. I send my condolences to her family and other friends, her boyfriend and his family. Angel will be TRULY missed by ALL. We now have a beautiful Guardian "Angel" from above. Love to all..............
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