Elena Teresa Adell Lasswell

I was good friends with Elena and went to school with her. We had so many good times. She could always make me laugh and it's hard to imagine that she's gone. She will always be missed by everyone who knew her. If you were ever sad or upset, she always knew how to cheer you up and make you laugh. I'll miss her so much..

Dear Parents, It's with deep sadness that I write this letter to you. I was Elena's Reading teacher at the Prep. (Ms. G) I moved to Florida after Graduation and it was just yesterday that I received this sad news. I want you to know that although I had Elena in my class for a short period of time, she will always be remembered. She was a very special girl, always with a smile, her love for crazy jewelry was always something we share. She was very polite, very mature for her age and a great...

Life is something that God gave us the priveledge of having. It is very sad to lose such a great gift. Elena Lasswell recieved this gift just as everyone has, and used it in many great ways. She used it to give frienships to many people, she used it to make happyness for her family and for others, and many more things. She used her gift of life to give to others which is very loving to do. Elena rest peacefully in heaven.

The celebration of life is the gift God has given us it-- is hard to see it that way at times like this. I wish the family to have peace and comfort. My son was a classmate at St. Gregory's and I know Elena must have been a beautiful person inside and out. I learned of Elena because Robert talked of her much. I know the kids at St. Gregorys are happy to have Elena's presence weaved into the fabric of their lives. May God's presence and the support from your friends and family help you through...

The worst thing in life is to lose a friend, a friend that means the world to you, a friend that you put all your trust and faith in, a friend that you believed in from the start, a friend that took the center of your heart, a friend that you'd die for, a friend that you wanted to cherish for a lifetime, a friend, a good friend, a best friend. Elena was a really great friend. I remember all the stupid things we did. I was friends with her since third grade. I'll miss her a lot. I want her to...