Rachel Alistair Futterman

The colors aren't as bright, the laughs aren't as deep. I wish you could have stayed - for the rest of us. We'll play again someday.

Rachel, Camp Saginaw.. must have been '98.. you were my girlfriend and I remember hugging you as you cried on the last day of camp. I didn't understand it as a young man. I wish i understood your tears at the time. Although it was a long time ago, I remember like it was yesterday and we were just 2 kids who were really into each other. I just wish life turned out differently for you. No one deserves to live such a short life. I miss you Rachel. Even if it was a long time ago... you always...

It has been eight years.

I would have loved to have learned, watched and advised you through them.

Of course, you would have been in charge and we would only have tried to guide you with our wisdom.

I feel robbed of our adventures together and the daily learning from you and your amazing view of the world.

Love you always,
Mom

Thank you to all of you who have posted messages. We appreciate each and every one.

I am always thinking about you. I miss you everyday. <3

Unfortunately, I did not get the opportunity to meet you. I went through recruitment and am a member of PC 10’ Delta Kappa of Delta Gamma. Your light shines on through our chapter. I speak for my whole pledge class when I say I truly do feel like you made our sisterhood that much stronger. Watching the video your friend Lauren made makes me miss you that much more. You would have been someone I looked up too no doubt about it. I could have seen you as my big sister; you were an amazing young...

Knowing you and your family has been one of the things I treasure most. Looking forward to playing some ball with you again someday. Thinking of you, Joel, Tammy, Robert and Jamie always.

Rachel,

I couldn't sleep last night and was going through old yearbooks when I came across this...

"Matty-What a fun year it was, from tennis to the lunch table! I'll never forget when all of us left for lunch that one day and Ms. Tammy was waiting for us at the back door, the look on your face was priceless. Have a great summer!!
-Rach"

Still thinking of you Rach. Miss you.

Rachel, I didn't know you, but seeing your pictures and reading about you is such a blessing. I know your light continues shining and blessing individuals. May God continue to comfort your family and give them peace.