Dana Gabrielle McDonald

To The family,

I just heard the news and am so sorry for your loss. It's sad when one person must leave us here on this earth, especially one so young and full of life.

I graduated with Dana, and even though we had not spoken since High School - it's still a great loss to us all! Know that prayers are being lifted up to help you through this difficult time.

Ms. Diane,
I am one of Dana's cousins and it saddens me deeply that I never had the pleasure of knowing her. I know she was a beautiful person, who was loved by so many, based on the wonderful things I've heard. I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you daily and God will carry the whole family through this painful time. I love you, God bless you.

Na'Talia Lee (Philip McDonald's granddaughter)

I am still in awe about this situation. I look at the last text message you sent me everyday and I will never forget ol' Dana McDonald, aka Dana Dane aka D-Mac. You kept smiles on our faces and giggles in our hearts. I really am going to miss you and your special style of dress! We will continue to keep our SISTAS legacy going! We will meet you in the crossroads, and hopefully you will have a good joke for me. I love you...shantia and the girls

Diane, Mary, Carol, and the rest of the family. My prayers are with you and yours doing this most difficult time in your life. I can't imagine the pain you are going through right now, but I do know you are not walking alone, God will be with you always.

Dana and I always had good laughs in nursing class at Central. I know she will be greatly missed by all!!
I am keeping the family in my prayers!

Love Always
Kay Kay-Central High C/O 2000

Dana will be truley missed by staff at the Home of the Innocents. I will miss her smile and the joy she brought to staff and residents at the Home. She was a fun loving and caring person which she showed everyday in her care. Our prayers are with you the family. May God give you the strength to get through this day and the days ahead. Please remeber Dana is with the one who is the giver of life both now and forever more. Rev. Tim Morrow

Dana,

When I first heard what had happened it was so surreal to me and heartbreaken..you were such a STRONG, BEAUTIFUL and INTELLIGENT woman. I truly admired your skill as a therapist, you set the bar for all of us in class. We wanted to be like Dana.... I will miss seeing you in class, Webster won't be the same. I will continue going to school in memory of you. My prayers and thought go out to your family. May we meet again!

Diane
I was devastated when Karol called to tell me about Dana. I just couldn't believe what I was hearing. You know my children and I have been sharing with your family so long we feel like we're a part of the McDonald family. And we are going to miss Dana and her beautiful smile. Sorry I can't be there, but I want you to know that you and Anthony are in my prayers.

To the family of this loved one:

I was very affected when I heard about the loss of your family member. She was a neighbor of my daughter and it just really hurt to hear of your loss. I remember your daughter now although I really didnt know her, just the knowledge of what she achieved in the short time on earth proves to how beautiful she was. The world needs more women like her and be blessed that even a stranger wanted you to know that your love one was recognized for that.