Vanessa Anderson

I didn't know Vanessa very well, as I was on the Western Hills swim team while she was on the South West swim team. I know that one of my friends, Josh, when he dated her all he had to say was nice things, and my best friend, Jessica, has only ever said nice things about her even if others were trying to put her down in some way... Jessica always stuck up for her. I send my apologies to her family and I am sory I did not get to know her better. She is in a place far better than our poverty...

Although Vanessa just recently became a friend of mine this past summer, she has left a lasting memory. Free spirited and with a passion for living life to its fullest, she touched my life and I am deeply saddened by her death. I send my condolences to all of her family and friends, and I would like to leave you with this note, that neither life nor death could contain Vanessa's free spirit, she will live on in our hearts forever.

I would like to express my sorrow on the death of your beloved daugher, granddaughter, and sister.
May God's Love and Peace carry you through this difficult time.

Patricia Roberts
(a coworker of Martha McPherson)