Alexis Joy Briski

I am 27 years old now, the age Alexis would have been if she were still with us. Today I found myself alone in my parents' house, thinking about growing up, the people in my life now, and how much has already changed in my short life. I grew up going to school with Alexis. I remember my seat assignment being next to hers for much of our fifth-grade year in Mr. Hogue's class. We painted our picket fence snowmen and pieced our paper mosaics together while our teacher read the book *Swindle* by...

I was at Blossom Hill school today (3/31/22) and noticed one (and ONLY one) sycamore tree with full green leaves. All the others were bare. I looked at the base, and found the plaque erected by Troop 10 in memory of Alexis. Something very special is making this tree brighter, greener, and leading its peers. I felt her presence.

My older daughter played in Alexis' tournament twice. I'm excited that my team will play in it this year. As I read Alexis' obituary, I couldn't help but draw a few parallels to my sister Linda's battle with pancreatic cancer: courage, grace, family, true knowledge of what it really means to live. We lose great inspirational people who have left us way too early, but have touched so many lives. I find it beautiful, powerful, and comforting that we remember their lives and the examples they...

It is amazing that six years have passed since Alexis left this world. While I know she is in a place where she has no more pain and is happy and whole once more, yet I remember her often and still miss her. She and your family have been on my heart and mind a lot these past few weeks. Alexis and Alexandra were baptized together, and as Alexandra grows, I think of the things Alexis would be doing. Next month she would be off to college. Kay and Kael, I will always remember Alexis, and you...

I've never met Alexis but I've played in her softball memorial tournament many times. I play on magic, the same team Alexis played on. We wore pink bows in our hair in her honor and we all kept thinking of her. It's amazing that I can miss someone I never even knew so much. Hope you're having fun playing softball from above Alexis. We all miss you.

Even though I really only knew Alexis because of Annika, I feel like I have known her forever, like she she was my best friend. I have had Kael as my coach on the Magic and in rec. As I know your family has been prospering even with this terrible loss. I remember when a few years ago I was lucky enough to have Kael as my coach. We had just played in our first fall tournament and we had won the whole thing. Kael did the most beautiful thing, when he got to the number 3 when we were handing...

My twin girls just played in the Alexis Briski 2012 tournament this weekend. Our hearts go out to the Briski family. We are deeply sorry for your loss.

The hardest part about selling our house next to yours was the fear that we would forget all the funny things that happened there. All the sleep overs, forts, four square games we played i will never forget. Alexis you taught me what friendship is, and what it's like to have a sister. I will never be able to replace you or find anyone that could come close to you. I love you so much.

I can't express how much you've made a difference in my life. I miss Alexis everyday. I remember playing at the pool before she went to the doctor and I remember her joy and courage everyday. She inspired me in so many ways. Thank you.