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for Kara Irving
Tara
April 8, 2016
I will forever remember Kara. She was my babysitter and though I was young, I will never forget how truly safe and content I felt when she came over to watch my brother and I. I was too young to really understand what serious illnesses were and what death ment. I have so much I would have told her. I would have told her how smart she was and how I appreciated her kindness. I would have told her how pretty she was and how I wanted to grow up and look like her. I know she would have done amazing things. It isn't fair that she's not with us today and it's not fair the pain her family as well as those who loved her have to go through. My thoughts are often of her and her family.
David Smailes
July 1, 2001
Kara.
We met at Geneva Point Camp in the summer of 1998. I spent the most memorable time of my life with you and will never forget the moments we shared. I think about and miss you daily.
All my love sweetheart. God bless
David
scanlon
June 19, 2001
all our prays go out to the Irving family for their great loss. Kara will not be forgotten.
Karen Bakke
June 18, 2001
I remember Kara as an enthusiastic freshman in our fashion program. So happy to be in college pursuing her dream! A favorite of everyone she met for her ready smile, her kindness, her great interest in fashion, and her willingness to help with any task. She was one of the freshmen working on the freshmen service learning designer T-shirt project, and she left school just before the shirts were completed. We loved her shirt and sent all of hers to her so that she could use them as a fund raiser herself. Her fellow students decided that they would like her to receive all of the profits from their sale, and they felt very good that they could make a nice contribution to her fund. She will forever be in the hearts of her class, starting their junior year in August. We all felt very close to her, and there is a great sadness at Syracuse University.
Matt Kacamburas
June 13, 2001
I knew Kara since elementary school. She had a way with people that just brightened up a room. It's sad that such a great person has to go at such a young age. She will be missed by many. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family.
~God Bless~
Bob Linskey
June 13, 2001
Dear Jean, Jerry and Greg,
Words simply cannot express the pain of losing such a beautiful child. You folks, as well as Kara, are in our thoughts and prayers. She was a pleasure to know and although we are saddened by her leaving we know she is in a better place and watching over us all. We miss her beautiful smile.
God Bless you all.
Maura and Bob Linskey
Mary & Craig Schwartz
June 12, 2001
Jean, Jerry & Greg,
It is so hard to find comforting words at a time like this, but please know that our thoughts and prayers were with you and Kara constantly and even though the Lord took her from you, she is in the arms of God and looking down with love and her plans now to protect you, as you did her. We were far from you and Kara but our love and support were always very close. We are so sorry.
lawrence phelan
June 11, 2001
we were a long way from you Kara but our prayers were always with you and always will be
Larry & Kathy phelan
Kathryn Rambeau
June 11, 2001
Jerry, Jean and Greg - Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Although Kara was taken much too soon, she accomplished more in her short time than those who have lived three times hers. Her beginning will have no end, because of her goodness her spirit will live on in all those she touched.
With all our love,
Kathryn, Samantha
and Ryan Rambeau
Diane McBrine McBrine
June 11, 2001
To the entire Irving family, Our deepest sympathies go out to you all during this very sad time. Our family suffered a sudden death of a brother in l998 at age 32. I know Kara's angel spirit is with him now in heaven watching over us all. I was so happy to be part of the bone marrow drive in May 2000 and due to Kara, maybe can help someone else out some day. It was a very rewarding Mother's Day for me. I will always remember her courage and spirit on that day. God bless you all.
Michelle
June 11, 2001
Kara was such a good person and I admired her for her braveness and positive attitude. She was looked up to by so many people and she will be missed by everyone. I give all my sympathy to Kara's family. We'll miss her.
Kacamburas Family
June 11, 2001
Our thoughts and prayers are with Karas family at this time. She was will be greatly missed by all.
Sean and Tracy Bradanese
June 11, 2001
We would like to express our deepest sympathies on the loss of your sweet daughter. Please know that your family is in our prayers.
Michael Golibersuch
June 10, 2001
Although I was only blessed enough to know Kara for a few months I will remember and love her forever.
Leeann Sadowski
June 10, 2001
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Kara's family and friends. She was a young woman of great spirit and courage and she will continue to be an inspiration to us all.
Marjorie Malone
June 10, 2001
I met Kara on Mother's Day last year at the blood drive for her,and se was going around thanking everyone for coming,and I left that day thinking what an exceptional young lady, fighting for her life, yet still thanking everyone personally. I , being a mother will always remember Kara on Mother's Day.
Donald & Marie McCarthy
June 10, 2001
God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be,
so He put his arms around you,
and whispered, "Come to me."
With tearful eyes we watched you,
and saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly,
we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hardworking hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
With sincere sympathy.
The McCarthy Family
Georgia Patterson
June 10, 2001
Please accept my sincere sympathy and sadness on the death of your precious daughter. I participated in the bone marrow drive for Kara on Mother's Day, last year, and I gained so much from the experience of perhaps being able to help. My own daughter, at sixteen, had surgery and chemotherapy for ovarian cancer in 1998, only three months after her Dad had died. Although she is now doing very well, I do have a glimpse into the heartbreak your family has experienced for so long. You are in my thoughts, and you are in my prayers. One of the proudest things I have ever done is to have become one of "Kara's Angels." I know, now, that she will always be an Angel to her family, her friends, and those of us who simply cared. May God bless you with peace of mind and peace of heart. Your memories will sustain you, but Kara's death is certainly one of life's most unbearable circumstances. If the love of friends - those whom you know and those whom you don't - can in any way give you comfort, please realize that you are surrounded with caring good wishes. Kara will always be with you; you will come to understand how true that really is. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. God Bless You, All.
Dot, Michael & Matt Callahan
June 10, 2001
With our deepest sympathy, may you find comfort in knowing that Kara is now one of "God's Angels"
Dot, Michael & Matt Callahan
Michael and Lynn Scanlon
June 10, 2001
Kara was a wonderful young woman. My father "Dick Scanlon" loved her . Be comforted that he is with her and and they are at peace together. God Bless ! Michael and Lynn Scanlon
Daniel Stewart
June 10, 2001
On behalf of the Wilmington Fire Department and my family, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Irving Family. Kara's memory will continue to be an inspiration to the entire community.
Chief Daniel R. Stewart
Wilmington Fire Department
Carol and Bill Lonergan
June 10, 2001
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Kara's family. She was a wonderful young woman whose spirit and courage is an inspiration to all who had the good fortune to know her.
John & Maureen Sampson
June 10, 2001
NOVENA TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY: O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus, your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially for Kara's Family. We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your gentle care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help all of us, Holy Mother, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever. Amen.
You are in our hearts and prayers.
John & Maureen Sampson and Family
Laine Thistle-Keltner
June 9, 2001
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Regretfully we are unable to attend the memorial service but please know she, and you, are in our hearts.
Kathleen Bell
June 8, 2001
My sincere sympathy to Kara's family. She was a lovely young lady who was taken from all of us too soon. However, she made my Mother's Day 2000 a most memorable one. The bone marrow drive was a wonderful showing of love and support. It was a privilege to be part of that remarkable effort.
Kara, you were much loved and will be missed.
Toto Family
June 8, 2001
We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of Kara...We have known her all her life we watched her grow up into a beautiful young lady.
I have lost many young people in my own family, so I know first hand how you feel...There are no words that we can say to make you feel better.
That will be Gods job...We are here if you need us..We are a community who sticks together in your time of need. Ours prayers and thought are with you at this time.
The Toto Family
Bill & Patti Cavanaugh
June 8, 2001
We wish to express our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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