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for EMMA BLUMSTEIN
January 13, 2013
dear mona, steve, and alyssa-
emma single handedly alleviated the vicissitudes of middle for me. while she herself had a unique impact on my life, the impact that she had was not unique to me. emma taught me to see the folly and make the best out of oppressive social conventions, in a stage where superficial expectations could be crippling. whether it was on the soccer field, basketball court, or a middle school dance floor (yikes), emma was the apple of my eye. despite the passing of years, and stages, the foundation of confidence that i developed through my friendship with emma at the pivotal pre-teen and early teen years will forever fuel me.
i miss her daily.
love
aida
J Brown
December 17, 2012
<3
Michelle Friedman
July 4, 2012
Dear Mona. I just learned of your horribly tragic loss and was so saddened for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I hope you are finding some comfort in the outpouring of love and support.
Sue Hogan
June 26, 2012
Dear Mona, Steven and Alyssa,
Its been a week and still seems unreal. I think of Emma and you everyday and of course Rachael does also. I have been looking at photos from graduation weekend and at the happiness on all our girls faces. They loved each other and always will... they shared such a special time in their lives... Emma will forever be with all of them. Thinking of all of you and keeping you in my prayers... With deepest sympathy
Sue (Rachael's mom)
Carrie Colen
June 24, 2012
I am one of Emma's classmates. She was taking online courses at La Salle University and we happened to be in the same class when she passed. Our instructor notified us of the accident and I just wanted to express my condolences to her family. I could tell by the things she wrote that Emma was a very bright student and would have made an awesome speech pathologist one day. I went back and reread the interesting things she contributed to our class discussions. I know her mother played a role in her decision to become a speech pathologist. I am a mother of three children and so I am especially heartbroken for her parents. I hope hope many people will gather around them and blanket them with love and support. All of Emma's family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God will ease your suffering in any little way possible, and I hope Emma's life & legacy will live on through the lives of others in a positive way.
With Love & Prayers...
Ginger,David, Kayla & Merina Zeller
June 21, 2012
Dear Mona and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter, Emma. We will remember Emma in our prayers and pray for you and your family during this time of great sorrow.
Laurel Collins
June 21, 2012
Mona and family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Warmly,
Laurel Collins and family
Sarah Houghton
June 19, 2012
It was a pleasure having Emma as a classmate at LaSalle University. Her participation in our class discussions will be greatly missed. My heart is with her friends and family in this time of sadness.
Elizabeth Crane
June 19, 2012
Emma was a superstar in the classroom, both academically and socially. She would often stay after class to ask the most insightful questions, or chat further about something of particular interest to her. Emma's presence in the room helped make the environment welcoming and positive, with her great sense of humor and unconditional acceptance of others. She's the kind of student that gave so much energy back to her peers, and her teachers. Please know that all of her teachers and coaches are shocked and heartbroken by this tragic news, and extend our deepest sympathies to your family.
Cristal D
June 19, 2012
Emma was in my classes at LaSalle, I am saddened by the news and send prayers and condolences to her family and friends. Please know you are not alone.
Cristal
Michela Murphy
June 18, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of Emma's passing. She was truly a special person and a great athlete. I'll always remember how fun she was at Pierce, and the strength of her spirit. Emma will always be in my prayers, may God help you through this tough time.
Neila Straub
June 18, 2012
Thinking of you today and hoping you are finding some peace.
Toni Branson
June 18, 2012
We only met briefly but I could tell your spirit was bright. I appreciate that short time that God brought you in my life. May you rest well, I hope your family can find peace as I send my sincere condolences. May your soul live on, live long and rest in paradise.
Lynne Celli
June 16, 2012
Mona and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am keeping Emma in my prayers at this difficult time and please know how much you are supported by so many whose lives you have touched.
Ted Delano
June 16, 2012
Mona and family,
I am very sorry for your loss and Emma is in my prayers. Mona, please know at this difficult time that so many people care for you and will assist you in the days to come.
Ted Delano
David Webster
June 16, 2012
Steve, Alyssa, Mona,
Emma was a dear person... remember her playing soccer and basketball. Her sunniness, going to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield and laughing all the way with Gabe and friends.
Such tragedy, only can send you love in this terrible time...
Debbie Klein
June 16, 2012
Mona and Steve: Farrell and Harrison just told me of your horrific loss. Oh dear God. I loved Emma and am shocked at this tragic news. I share your unimaginable heart break. Our holiday parties, and yours. So many wonderful memories. Emma's passion for life, her humor, here beautiful pure spirit, her absolute loveliness -- is deep rooted in all who new her. I pray God will hold you in his hands, and make life bearable. Oceans of tears are shed in Emma's name. My love and prayers are with you, dearest Mona and Steve.
June 16, 2012
To the family of Emma, may God's word give you comfort and strength at this time of great loss. (Isaiah 12:2) It is with my deepest sympathies that I send my condolences.
Courtney M
June 16, 2012
Emma is a beautiful soul, she will be greatly missed. The world has lost an amazing woman.
Kenya Sykes
June 15, 2012
Hi Mona and Steven,
I posted on Thursday, but my heart has been so heavy. I would like to honor and memorialize Emma the best way that I know how. As the Co-Founder of the New York Women's Athletic League, Emma had just played with us on Monday night and we issued her a yellow NYWAL Basketball team t-shirt with the number 4. If you can see it in your heart to return the shirt to us, I would like to retire her number and frame it so that it can one day be displayed in our league's office as a testament to her life.
I know that this is a tough request, but I want to keep her memory alive in this league forever. Please think about it and if and when you can see it in your heart to fulfill our request, you can call me personally at (347) 901-0229. May God hold and keep your family during this time of sorrow.
June 15, 2012
Dear Mona, Steve and Allysa,
Our hearts will forever be with you in the sorrow and sadness of the unimaginable tragedy that has occurred.
Our hearts and spirits will forever be lifted by the joy and inspiration of seeing young Emma (?4th grade) perform a Karate Kata to music on the stage at Pierce, one of the youngest performers at an eclectic talent show. I will always remember the image of her focus, strength and grace as she created an original presentation out of her mastery of Karate.
That is only a glimpse, I am sure, of the amazing person she grew into, inspiring those around her by her grace of spirit, power of her strength and physical talents, and her courage to live life to its fullest.
Sincerely and with love,
Lynn Dreyfus and family
Peter, Sam, Emma and Sarah
June 15, 2012
Dear Mr.and Mrs. Blumstein and Alysaa, There are no words to convey our feeling for your loss of Emma. We are sad and wish we could do something. To know her is to love her. We met at Graduation. We are Rachael's grandparents and Sue Hogan's mom. Sincerely Diane and Howard Hochman
Megan
June 15, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Emma briefly at Tufts and cannot imagine the heartbreak of losing her so young. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy McKenzie
June 15, 2012
Mona,
I cannot express the sadness I feel for you, your husband, and Alyssa. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
C S
June 15, 2012
Emma was such a wonderful person and impossible not to like. She was a star of our class at Tufts, and she will be sorely missed. My love and support goes out to her family.
June 15, 2012
Dear Mona,
Our heart felt thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
The Northeast Arc
June 15, 2012
Dear Mona and Steve,
Our hearts break with yours.
Nonnie Hamovitch and Bruce Cedar
Marilyn Morrissey
June 15, 2012
Dear Mona, Steve & Alyssa,
We are shocked and heartbroken by this terrible news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this devastating time of Loss, now and into the future. Peace & Love to you. The Morrissey/Ryans
Ellen Bourscheid
June 15, 2012
Dear Mona, Steve and Alyssa, John and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies for the tragic loss of your beloved daughter and sister, Emma. Her kindness and friendship with Raeann will be forever treasured among our Tufts family. We pray for you to somehow find comfort as you recount the blessings of having Emma in your life. Please accept our condolences.
June 15, 2012
Steve, Mona, and Alyssa
You have been in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers since we heard this tragic news. We are here to help with anything you need.
This board is a testament to what a wonderful woman Emma was, how much she was loved, and what a wonderfully positive impact she had on the world. Her friends and family are better people for having known her.
Love,
Carla and Shawn
Julie Sullivan
June 15, 2012
My sincerest condolences. It was an absolute privilege to have played soccer with Emma for so many years. Always a pleasure to be around.
I will fondly remember Emma for her kind demeanor and fantastic sense of humor.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
June 15, 2012
Mona,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this devastating time.
Melita Malley
June 15, 2012
Dearest Steve, Mona, and Alyssa,
We ache for you. Although I didn't know Emma except for attending her Bat Mitzvah and hearing her parents' praises through the years, I know how much she--and Alyssa-have meant to you. My heartfelt connection to Steve goes back to childhood. Bob and Stephanie join me in sending our deepest sympathy. Much love, Jennifer Kane Coplon
Angela W.Modeste
June 15, 2012
I had the privilege to record every point Emma scored on the court on Monday..she was wonderful! We will always remember #4...
God be with you family in this time..
Kathy Shin
June 15, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
June 15, 2012
Mona, Steve, and Alyssa,
Our hearts go out to you in this very sad time. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Milena and Gerard
Rosalie Hobbs
June 15, 2012
There are no words that can adequately express the sadness I feel for you and your family. You and your family are in my prayers.
An amazing look for Emma
Elizabeth Su
June 14, 2012
Tufts Summer 2007
Elizabeth Su
June 14, 2012
Tufts 2007
Elizabeth Su
June 14, 2012
Tufts Wilderness Orientation 2007
Elizabeth Su
June 14, 2012
Elizabeth Su
June 14, 2012
Dear Mona, Steve and Alyssa,
Emma and I shared many wonderful memories at Tufts. From hanging out in the dorms to hiking together as part of the Tufts Wilderness Orientation, from dressing up in ridiculous outfits to having sophisticated dinner parties, Emma was just the most fun, happy, relaxed and welcoming person to be around. She will be missed dearly, but the joy she brought to so many people will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to you and everyone who loves her. She will always be a part of my life and the life of every single Jumbo she touched.
Warmest regards,
Elizabeth
Marsha Nourse
June 14, 2012
Dear Mona,
I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful daughter; please know the kinship I feel for you at this sad time. Though I did not know Emma, my daughter Samantha is a friend of one of her friends, and Sam was consoling Emma's friend today. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Marsha Posternak Nourse
June 14, 2012
Mona, Steve and Alyssa,
Lew, Ethan, Matthew and I are deeply saddened by this tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our love,
The Lipsitz Family
Patricia Bellard
June 14, 2012
Your beautiful daughter, Emma, played basketball with our daughter, Mary. My husband and I are praying for your entire family.
-Patricia and Jim Bellard, Brooklyn
June 14, 2012
Dear Mona, Steve and Alyssa,
Our hearts are aching for you. We are so sad about the loss of Emma and will miss her so much. We have many fond memories of her and she was an integral part of Jacob's life from kindergarten to the present. We have always been impressed by her self-assured presence, her inclusive warmth and kindness and her impish sense of humor. We will always think of her shooting hoops with her Dad, running around the soccer field with her friends and her confidence hanging with the boys as the only girl at the boys' birthday parties. We will always remember her kind welcoming of Paul when he was a new kid in Brookline. We always enjoyed our conversations with Emma as a fellow karateke. We have all been robbed of a truly amazing young woman and are so sorry for your loss. With love and sympathy, Suzanne, Harry, Jacob and Paul
Katie Ryan
June 14, 2012
My deepest condolences to Emma's family and friends and to everyone who has to miss out on getting the opportunity to have met her. I'm very sorry for the planet's tragic loss. I didn't know her all too well, but I will absolutely never forget her.
ronda benayun
June 14, 2012
Dear Mona and family
Mari, Michel and I are are saddened beyond belief.You are in our hearts and prayers now and always.Sending you lots of strength,Ronda
Kathie Canavan
June 14, 2012
Mona,
There are no words... Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember you have your whole school "family" to lean on during this most difficult time.
Margaret Willits
June 14, 2012
Mona, Steve and Alyssa
My heart is heavy at hearing the news. Emma was a special person and we will all continue to remember her and keep you in our thoughts. My deepest sympathies at you loss.
Margaret Willits
Philip Knapp
June 14, 2012
Dear Mona, Steve and Alyssa,
This is so devastating, and we are all so sad. I hope you can find some comfort and strength in all of us - family and friends - grieving with you.
Love, Phil, Vicki, Hannah and Sam
Shaun Ferguson
June 14, 2012
Dear Emma,
May you rest in peace and ball in heaven. My condolensces to the Blumstein family.
Your League Mate,
Shaun Ferguson
JoAnn Massardo
June 14, 2012
Mona and family my heart is breaking for you. I am so sorry for your loss.
June 14, 2012
Dear Mona. I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. There are no words at a time like this Your memories will keep Emma with you forever.
With my deepest sympathy.
Susan Berry
Karen Bach
June 14, 2012
Dear Mona,
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy.
Maureen and Ed Szymczak
June 14, 2012
Dear Mona, Steven and Alyssa,
You are in our hearts and souls and in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. With deepest condolences and love.
Kenya Sykes
June 14, 2012
To the family of Emma Blumstein! My heart weeps for you today. I only recently had the opportunity to meet Emma and she was such a sweet and kind person. I was really looking forward to becoming friends with her. On behalf of the New York Women's Athletic League, please accept our deepest condolences. We will keep you and your family in our prayers!
Michelle Parsons
June 14, 2012
Dear Mona, Steve and Alyssa,
There are no words to convey my how devastated I am for your family. Please know that your friends and the community are here for you. Your family is in my thoughts and my prayers. Please do not hesitate to ask for help, we are here for you.
Sincerely,
Michelle Parsons
Susan Stow and Emily Walker
June 14, 2012
Please know that we are thinking and praying for you.
Our daughter Emily Walker was a friend of Emma's during the term abroad program in Buenos Aires.
We sadly marked the anniversary of another adventurous
young woman- Christine Genco who died a year ago in a biking accident. Her family has this foundation devoted to her
http://ccgfoundation.org/
We just heard nothing but fun stories about your daughter and our family mourns her loss. Susan, Stow (Marblehead) and Emily Walker (now living in San Francisco).
Judy (Barash) Blumberg
June 14, 2012
Dear Mona,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I send my heartfelt sympathy.
Naomi Hitchcock
June 14, 2012
Steve - I just heard about your daughter, Emma. I am deeply saddened by your profound and devastating loss. My heart goes out to you and your family, and my thoughts are with you at what must be the hardest of times.
June 14, 2012
There are no words...hugs are being sent your way.
Elizabeth Matara Flynn
Salma Kiani and Reza Sadr
June 14, 2012
Dear Mona and Steve,
Emma will always be remembered by us as the wonderful person and the beautiful flower that she was. We can't imagine how painful this must be for you. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies.
Salma and Reza
Jenn Selvo
June 14, 2012
Mona,
I am so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your beloved Emma. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult, sad time.
Vladimir Akim
June 14, 2012
Mona,
This is devastating news. Our hearts are with you and your family.
Vlad Akim
Justine Augenstern
June 14, 2012
Mona, All of us who still connect thru SDT are in shock that this could happen to one of our children. I am so sorry for this tremendous loss. Justine Augenstern
Ann Bush
June 14, 2012
Mona,
Words cannot express the deep sadness we have for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Powers
June 14, 2012
Dear Mona-
We are all heartbroken to learn of your beloved Emma's tragic passing. My thoughts and love and prayers go out to you and your family during these incredibly sad and difficult days and all the days to follow.
Emma in 1988, on her mother's lap
Kathy Kaditz
June 14, 2012
It feels like there is a hole in the universe left in the wake of Emma's death. She was a vibrant, poised, talented young woman, on the verge of finding her passion. To Steve and Mona and her big sister Alyssa, my heart aches for your loss. Our family is grieving this awful tragedy. We will remember her with love and will cherish her memory with you always.
Marilyn Camelio
June 13, 2012
Mona, My heart is heavy and words to comfort you or express my compassion and concern are hard to come by and virtually non existent. Sending much love, strength and sympathies to you and your family. Love, Tuch
June 13, 2012
We are overwhelmed with sadness. Our hearts go out to you, dear Mona, Steve, and Alyssa.
Sharyn, Gregg, and Emma
perl w
June 13, 2012
baruch dien emet, may your family be comforted during this time.
June 13, 2012
Mona,
This is such sad news. My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. May you find comfort in one another and in the cherished memories you have of your daughter.
Paula Anderson
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