Paula Loyd

You live on. They say you live in people s memories. And you my friend left a mark. I loved you and i do miss you. Sleep well sweet lady. You were increíble.

Paula's family--
I knew Paula in Kansas and then deployed with her to Kuwait. I am so thankful for the chance to get to know her. She was sweet to everyone, even when no one else was and constantly had something nice to say. She brought out the best in all the people she was around. She was also an amazing eater for being so tiny.

It was an adventure to go to any meal with Paula, just to watch her order 10 different things and taste all of them. She embraced life and did...

Dear Paula's family,

I was a peer of Paula's at Wellesley. We were both Anthropology majors; it was a small, close-knit department and so we got to know each other well. Paula taught me to use chopsticks (!)on a department trip to Los Angeles, as well as the importance of living with an open heart. She had an inimitable spark and was never afraid to question and wonder. I learned from her and think of her often. I send you my condolences, now and always. The world misses this...

Clearly a beautiful Person inside and out.
The world is a better place because she lived. RIP

As a relatively new parent I can only begin to imagine the pain that her parents, siblings, family, and fiancé must be going through. I hope that all of you can find peace despite her bright light no longer shining among us.

I can't miss her as much as you or Dusty or anyone else who benefited from spending much time with her in any capacity. I simply was a student at the same high school as Paula and Dusty and ran across the two from time to time. However, even these brief encounters...

Paula was an exceptional. person. She relieved me at the Qalat (Zabul), Afghanistan Provincial Rehabilitation Team in 2004. I was fortunate to have known and worked with Paula from 2004 to 2007. She gave real meaning to the phrase "served with". Paula served with the Army; Paula served with IOM; Paula served with USAID; Paula served with the UN; Paula served with the HTT. An incredible life of service cut short too soon. We are all reduced by her passing. She was an exceptional and...

My profound condolences to her family and friends. I had the privilege of working on the same team with Paula in Afghanistan in 2002-2003 and I remember her most for her compassion and dedication to making a difference in those people's lives. She made a difference in our lives as well. Her family is in my prayers.

Paula, you worked so hard to help others less fortunate and in hardship, particularly in Afghanistan. You are fondly remembered by many friends and colleagues across the world.

You are in heaven with the angels and saints where there is joy and celebration as you live with God. I pray for you and for all your family and friends here on this earth. We will miss you but know that your spirit is alive and in all hearts. Peace, love and joy as you are home with God.