LAURA N. RINALDI

Hi Laura. I only learned last night at our 30 year reunion of your transition. What a shock. May you rest in eternal peace and joy. My condolences to your family. It was clear you were beloved. I remember you from Brookhaven, Parkland, and Wheaton. From when we were 10 years old. I wish you the best where you are.

Oh Laura I didn´t know you had passed. I stumbled on that through a crazy small world moment on social media. I see someone posted photos from Americorps, I remember that day. I wish we had kept in touch, I am so bad about that. Through all these years later I have thought of you often.

L- boogie we had such a blast, so many laughs and late night up eating all type of snacks, I remember when I drove from NC to NJ and I stop in MD to see you and my car broke down but we use to be in them dorms up late night just talking about life and all that we wanted to do and become. I see ya smile and ya fab saying “what’s up shadey girl” I miss and will always love you.

It is hard to put into words the sadness and continued disbelief that I feel over the loss of my friend, Laura. Her smile was infectious, her passion unmatched, her spirit full of life. Heaven is in awe of such a beautiful angel. My deepest condolences to the family and every one who was touched by Laura.

After reading Laura's obit in the WP, I was moved to write...and this is the first time I have ever done so. She was the type of person that fought to help others who couldn't help themselves. She was selfless, and after reading other's comments, she was an inspiration to her students. The family can be proud of the many people she influenced and helped in her short life. I am so sorry for your loss. She truely was a wonderful person.

I read Laura's obituary in the WP today and was quite moved. As the father of a special needs child, I value the dedication that she brought to her work. I of course did not know Laura, but I wish I had. I sense that her life and work will be an on ongoing inspiration to all that came in contact with her and good things will derive. My sincere condolences to all of her family, friends and colleagues.

I am dumbstruck by this terribly sad news. Laura gave her all on behalf of kids & families who wouldn't otherwise have had access to such able advocacy. My heart goes out to the entire Rinaldi family. DC & the world are better for having known Laura.

I will never ever forget Laura. She was my supervising attorney at the UDC-DCSL Juvenile Law Clinic and in my professional endeavors, I often find myself wondering what Laura Rinaldi would do in a certain circumstance. She was that good. She fought so very hard for all of our clients, believing (rightfully) that pro bono clients deserved the same amount of respect, compassion, and dedication as any paying client. She demanded perfection from her students and pushed us so hard—I remember...