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MARINA KEEGAN Obituary
Age 22, of Wayland, MA died
tragically on Saturday, May 26 in a car accident on the Cape. Daughter of Tracy and Kevin Keegan and sister of Trevor and Pierce. Grandaughter of Vivian Shoolman of Brookline, MA. Niece of Wendy and Bill Coke of Topsfield, MA and Diana Shoolman of Boston, MA and Miami, FL. A celebration of her extraordinary life will be held at The First Parish in Wayland, MA on Saturday June 2, at 2pm. A tribute in Marina's honor may be made payable to Yale University, Marina Keegan Memorial Fund c/o Yale University, Box 2038, New Haven CT 06521-2038. Gifts can be made online at www.yale.edu/give, under "Special Instructions," donors can choose "In Memory," and follow the instructions.
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Memories and Condolences
for MARINA KEEGAN
Sponsored by Dr.Martin Abueg,MD & my lovely wife Mrs. Lillian Custodia-Abueg--Jacksonville, Florida.
Anna
March 27, 2024
Hello. This is maybe a strange thing to share, but I recently lost my friend Julia who had been a counselor of Marina´s at sailing camp. I have been swimming through my memories of my friend, and today recalled her sadness when Marina died. I don´t really know how close they were during their time there, and I don´t see a post from my friend here, but I do remember she shared with me a few clear memories about Marina´s time at camp, of Marina appreciating a summer evening and relishing the independence of camp. I hope time has softened your grief in losing her, and - as I am also hearing from many voices in recent days - that memories of her remain a comfort to her family and friends.
April 19, 2021
10 years later and her words are still inspiring others. I just wanted to write and let you know that a class at the University of Notre Dame has as a required reading "The Opposite of Loneliness" piece she wrote. It's absolutely beautiful, and the circumstances of her life are heart rending. Thank you for sharing your daughter with us.
Ray Thaggard
October 11, 2020
Thank you for writing words that live on in such a powerful way. Thank you to Marinas family for giving the world those words. Rest In Peace and power.
December 28, 2016
God bless you..
Grace Fay
December 28, 2014
Marina,
Thank you so much for inspiring me. Your book revealed so many things to me. I can't thank you enough.
Grace Fay, Ireland
MARTIN ABUEG
September 1, 2014
Tracy & kevin Keegan.
My deep condolences to your loss.
Pls. send me an email as I wish to share w/ you some thoughts in private.
sincerely,
dr. martin Abueg, md.
Jacksonville, Florida
email: [email protected]
subject line: MARINA KEEGAN
Pam Tyson
July 4, 2014
To the Keegan family:
My condolences to all of you on your loss.
I did not know of Marina until I saw your story on Katie Couric's show the other day. My heart broke at hearing about what happened to your beautiful and amazing daughter and I feel that I will never be quite the same person I was before I knew of her. She's been on my mind a lot of the time since then, and I am waiting for her book to be returned at my local library so I can read it, which I am anxious to do. She's an inspiration and what a huge difference she made in her short time here. I'm grateful to now know of her, but wish it had come under different circumstances. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Pam Tyson
Jaime Hernandez
July 4, 2014
Mr. ana Mrs. Keegan,
I pray that you have found comfort in your own daughter's words, ideas, brilliance. I have found Marina to be an inspiration in my own life as I'm sure she is for many others. May God bless you and your family always.
June 19, 2014
I just finished reading your daughters book. I have read many books in my short 24 years but the opposite of loneliness is one of my favorites. Marina wrote in a way that draws you and leaves the reader wanting to know more. Even though she is gone in the flesh she stills lives on. Thank you for sharing her beautiful and extremely insightful writings with the world.
Michelle Kays
May 16, 2014
Mr & Mrs Keegan
How sorry I am for the loss of your beautiful daughter Marina and have found first hand there are no comforting words for grieving parents. We lost our 22 year old daughter Megan on January 8th, 2013 - 23 days after graduation. Like Marina, Megan was on a mission. She told me once, "Mom", I don't care about the money, I just want to help people.
May you one day find peace...Hugs
Joseph Daniels
April 10, 2014
Although I did not personally know Marina, her writing provided me with a window to her amazing philosophy, insight to life and her abundance of care for society. She will always be remembered through her writing. We all thank you Marina.
Jason Amitin
April 10, 2014
beautiful and extraordinary , Its so sad ,my heart is with her and her family
Leslie Jacques
May 22, 2013
Dear Marina:
I am sorry that I never knew you well when you were growing up, but am so amazed with all the wonderful things you accomplished in your short life, and incredibly meaningful body of work you left to the world. You have truly given us so much. May we follow your example and learn "to live for love" as you have taught us. You will be in our hearts forever dear Marina.
May 21, 2013
Beautiful lady, RIP. You are sadly and dearly missed.
Rest in peace Marina xx
Elizabeth Hamilton
October 4, 2012
To the Keegans
Like many, I don't know what to say – what can I say? All I can offer is my memories of Marina and hope they bring you comfort.
I was a counsellor at CCSC and Marina was the assistant counsellor in my cabin in 2007. I felt like a fish out of water in a foreign country and at times was envious of how gifted, bold and together Marina was at 15. She was and always will be to me, a talented, bright, caring and idealistic individual brimming with enthusiasm. She's the reason I started reading Harry Potter and my inspiration for getting involved in theatre. Her courage was infectious! I lived with her for only 2 months but she's been in the back of my mind since then. I always thought she would change the world. This time last year she sent me her play ‘Utility Monster' as I was hoping to get the local theatre here to perform it. Maybe one day we will in tribute to her.
I have attached the last photo I took of Marina at camp. I thought you might like it.
Sincerely
Elizabeth Hamilton
Sarah Edwards
June 25, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to the Keegan family. I was one of Marina's camp counselors at ccsc in 2004 and though I had seen news coverage of this brave, insightful Yale student in the past month, I hadn't recognized that face until this morning when they showed other pictures of Marina, smiling and somewhat goofy. That was the 14 year old that I knew. To say that I was shocked at the news of her death this morning would be an understatement. There are no words to describe the feeling of seeing one of your favorite "kids" aged 8 years overnight and somehow also gone from this world.. as I'm sure you know. Marina, or "Harbor" as I called her was a total gem. I'm guessing you've heard it a million times by now but one more can't hurt. She was eager, smart, energetic and happy. Every night we did "health check" in the cabin to make sure the girls were OK emotionally. Marina would just give me all the gossip. I keep her laughter and energy with me when I think back on that summer. She's one of my favorite memories. God Bless.
Kim Salerno
June 19, 2012
What a wonderful person you raised. She is still meant for greatness! God bless you all.
Anonymous
June 12, 2012
Dear Keegan family,
I am 36 years old, but I am a 22 year old college graduate at heart. I did not know your daughter, but came upon her story in a very nice food blog dedication to her: http://www.sallypasleyvargas.com/2012/06/appetite-for-life-strawberry-mango-ice.html No matter what, you must always please take comfort in knowing how much of an impact she has made on the world. Her story touched SO MANY and has reminded us all, no matter what age or stage of life, to think about what this life is, and about what we can do and should do during our time here. I am a stranger, yet her words (and poetry readings)have completely inspired me---please let that give you some strength.
Ginger Jackson
June 8, 2012
My prayers are with you, I can only imagine the sense of loss you feel. You raised an exceptional young woman. She is certainly experiencing the deepest of love and acceptance now in Gods embrace. She accomplished her task here to perfection. May you receive peace in knowing this. Much love to your family.
June 7, 2012
Dear Keegan family,
My thoughts and prayers to you. Your beautiful daughter lived well. I mean that in the finest sense of the words. Thanks to you and her for being such an inspiration to people of all ages. I've only read a bit of her writing, but already I can see I'm a fan.
JEANNIE BAKER
June 6, 2012
OUR DAUGHTER GRADUATED FROM YALE IN 2001. I'M SURE MARINA AND SHANNON WOULD HAVE BEEN FRIENDS. SHANNON WAS VERY DISILLUSIONED BY HOW MANY KIDS WERE LURED TO WALL STREET AND LEFT THEIR DREAMS BEHIND. SHANNON LEFT YALE DETERMINED TO GIVE TO OTHER PEOPLE. AT YALE SHE FOUND HER VOICE THROUGH THE LIBERAL PARTY, SINCE MARINA CAN'T BE THERE TO REACH HER DREAMS, MANY PEOPLE LIKE SHANNON AND MANY KIDS WILL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE. WE WILL ALL CONTINUE TO BE INSPIRED BY MARINA'S VOICE. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND MARINA'S BOYFRIEND.
Martha Anonymous
June 4, 2012
Many deaths happen daily and we so often forget to reflect upon them because they are far from us. Marina seemed to have lived a full life (much more than many live in 85yrs). Certainly, our hearts are breaking over her tragic death because of reading her last essay which reveals what a wise young woman she was. Our God is very intelligent, He usually picks the best ones and young too. Now your family has got your own angel, I do not know know to console you but will keep you in my prayers.
Julie Olson
June 4, 2012
Dear Keegan family,
I am so sorry to read about the loss of your daughter, Marina.
I'm sorry to say I did not know her. My son, a recent graduate of the University of Notre Dame emailed me and told me to read the article Marina wrote only weeks ago.
He is in the place she talked about, "The Opposite of Loneliness". He said Marina was talking to him.
Her words hit him hard, as he struggles with the loneliness of being apart from his friends and leaving the university he loves so much.
Her words also gave him hope and the timing could not have been more perfect.
She helped a strange, probably many strangers and I wanted to say thank you!
I am praying for your family.
June 4, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our daughter just finished her junior year of college and gave us a copy of The Opposite of Loneliness and said "no one ever talks about this part of college life". We were so moved by her writing. You should be so proud to know that every college graduate will be sharing her writing for years to come.
God Bless you all.
The Michael Veillette family
Dayville, CT
Holly Pate
June 3, 2012
Bless your hearts. A life taken to soon by tragedy but a legacy, that will carry on for years to come. She was wise beyond her years. You all are in my prayers.
Anne Flink
June 3, 2012
To the Keegan family,
As a mother I was devastated for you, with a bit of reading I realized that I knew Marina when she was very young. Tracy and I talked, at the Charles River Park Baby Pool, about Marina's celiac disease and I mentioned my same diagnosis. The pool was our common ground, and I enjoyed seeing Marina grow and flourish as a child.
You must be so proud of her accomplishments. Her legacy will give you comfort. I am so sorry.
Anne Flink
Mimi Allen
June 2, 2012
Hug and hold tightly all that remains dear to you.
Together you can live on while holding your beautiful daughters place beside your heart.
Kevin Fox
June 2, 2012
Dearest Kevin and Family
Words cannot express our sorrow for the loss of such a beautiful human being.Your daughter seemed to have so much to offer the world and to be taken so young is so unfair. Kev our hearts are with you along with alot of old friends you and the Keegan Clan are in our prayers.Hugs
Laura & Abel Aleman
June 2, 2012
We are sorry for your tragic loss
Gail Gelep
June 2, 2012
Psalm 40:31 ...and He will raise you up on Eagles Wings, bear you on the Breath of Dawn, make You to Shine like the Sun, and Hold You in the Palm of His hands."
May this give you some comfort in this most painful time.
Beth Masterman
June 2, 2012
Dear Tracy and Kevin-
My heart breaks for you and for others so deeply touched by the sudden loss of your beautiful, gifted daughter Marina. I wish you all the love and strength you will ever need to heal and draw pleasure again from the joyful times you had together. With Love-
Elizabeth Blume Reid
June 2, 2012
Dear Kevin and Family, How horrible that anyone should have to endure such a loss. What an extraordinary young woman! Please know that your pain is shared by those of us who grew with you. Sincerely, Lizzy
Henri Rauschenbach
June 2, 2012
Marina was a wonderful girl. Enormously charming. Her presence would fill a room. Her memory will live on at camp. We will miss her. Henri Rauschenbach
June 2, 2012
I am so sorry for your tragic loss-i read the essay and was so moved even at age 69 she made think i can do whatever i want==she was wise beyond her years-and now she is an angel=MStrickland(TucsonAZ)
Linda Cipriani
June 1, 2012
To Marina's family.
You do not know me, but I saw the beautiful story on tonight's ABC News and then read your daughter's essay on line.
Our daughter passed away, suddenly, five years ago, at age 15. She was also a writer, and I would like to think that had she lived to graduate from college, she would have written some part of what Marina expressed so honestly in her essay. The fact that Marina was to start at "The New Yorker" comes as no surprise to me.
Among so many things I want to say right now, and I don't know if the Keegan family will read this, because sometimes reading is SO hard, I want to tell them that their daughter is not, and will not, be forgotten. Her friends will carry her memory with her and the girls especially will embrace you. You have no idea - they will be great.
I so wish you did not have to experience this profound sorrow. My deepest sympathies are with you tonight and always.
jenny sobse
June 1, 2012
May god strengthen you, during this tragic time.
Cynthia
June 1, 2012
I heard of your terrible loss on the evening news..it moved me so much as I remember when our daughter graduated college she felt the world was full of hope and possibilities. Thank you to your sweet daughter for reminding us. I'm saddened the world has lost such a shining example of our youth. My deep condolences to you.
Ann Ethridge
June 1, 2012
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Dear Tracy and Kevin...My heart aches for you and your family. Ever since I heard the news of your tragedy I have barely thought of anything else but your loss. I shall be there at your church in mind and in spirit tomorrow as you honor Marina...a beautiful girl with such a bright future. My dear husband was a yale graduate and it was his greatest honor to be a Yalie. It will be my greatest honor to make a donation to the fund in your sweet and brilliant daughter's memory.
god bless you at this time of tragedy and may you find eventual peace knowing that your child was such a special person.
Ann Ethridge
Emilie Kehrer (taught in Holliston with Kevin)
June 1, 2012
Dear Keegan family,
I am so very sorry for your tragic loss of your daughter. While I didn't know her directly, it is clear that she was amazing young lady and it sounds as if her legacy will live on through her writing. My heart goes out to you.
Renae Madden
June 1, 2012
My prayers go out to you and your family. May God wrap his loving arms around you
L Byrd
June 1, 2012
I'm so sorry of your loss may God be with family as he is with Ms. Marina and just remember God doesn't make mistake. My prayers goes out too Marina and family. ~Lawanda&family~(MI,Traverse City)
Pam Lincoln
June 1, 2012
Sorry seems such a small word, for such a BIG loss...
Gina
June 1, 2012
Very sad! Many prayers to the family and friends
June 1, 2012
My heart cries for your loss and as my daughter just graduated college, I know the dreams and hopes you had for your amazing daughter. My deepest sympathies to your family and may your hearts be lifted by the many lives Marina's written words have touched. In my thoughts and prayers are with you...Lisa Marie (Rye, NH)
Loren Gurne
June 1, 2012
My condolences to the family, and my belief that they'll forever be comforted by the time they had with their beautiful and sensitive daughter who brought wonderful meaning to many lives.
Patricia Murphy
June 1, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter, Marina. My heart goes out to you and Michael. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. A hug from afar from Olivia's Grandmother, Much Love, Patricia
Cynthia
June 1, 2012
when parent looses thier chid, no-matter what the age it is similar to a deep cut, except the out heals but the grief and pain are there due to loss of a child. I understand your grief, pain, devastation hurt, and disbelief. May Marinas memories help to soothe all you all feel now an always. Cindy mom of Gus-32, Fred 0 and thee late Frankie May born the 22 of August 22,1977 and passed away the 30th of October 2010, She had a terminal illness, which she fought with a great deaL of courageuntil she could nol longer fight. RIP both of you love all you fMILIES, FRIENDS ND all those and knew and loved you. <4
Kevin
June 1, 2012
As a parent my heart is broken for you and those who loved her. The Lord of all has a plan that our human minds cannot understand. The pain of her loss must be unbearable and for that I pray for you. May you find strength that there are kind and loving people all across this world that will pray for her and you. She now takes her place in God's loving embrace and is welcomed into her eternal home, waiting for you.
Stubby and Gail Kadlik
June 1, 2012
Eagle,
Stubby and I are so sorry to hear about Marina. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Much love.
June 1, 2012
I did not know Marina and the closest thing I can make to an actual connection is that I have a cousin at Yale. I found some of her writing online and found it very poignant and insightful. Being a writer, her legacy will live on through her works.
May 31, 2012
I had a loss of a friend this week, and come across Marina. I heart goes out to you on your loss - she was a great person.
Mauirce kataszek
May 31, 2012
I had a loss of a friend this week, and come across Marina. I heart goes out to you on your loss - she was a great person.
May 31, 2012
I am praying for comfort and strength for all of you. With love and Hugs, diane fay
Carol
May 31, 2012
I want to send Marina's family my heart felt sympathy. I lost my 24 year old son suddenly in November. I have a beautiful daughter 22 who just graduated from college also. I read Marina's essay and was so touched. She reminds me of my daughter. I know the pain her family will feel. Draw strength from each other. It is a dark road to travel. Remember what a wonderful girl she was. I am so sorry. My heavy heart is with you in thought and I pray you find peace.
Nancy
May 31, 2012
To her family, just imaging thousands of people you don't know holding you up at this time. There is a world of love for you and thousands who are touched by Marina who never knew her. Nancy in Watertown
Billie Yaeger
May 31, 2012
Dear Keegan Family:
I was shocked to hear about your loss. I did not know Marina but have read the writings that she left behind. As a Wayland Resident and Graduate of Wayland High, I know how hard this Town takes a loss like this. You are not alone in your grief. The Town and all who live here have lost someone who has already left her Legacy to the World and for that, personally, I am forever grateful for all of us. May God Bless your entire family and bring you as much comfort as He can during this very tragic time in your lives.
My Sincere Sympathy,
Liz Perry
May 31, 2012
I taught her in kindergarten with Mrs Peirce. She was the sparkle in everyday when she came in the room. A beautiful child with so much before her.
I am so devistaded to learn of her death. my heart and prayers go out to her family. I
will never forget her . much love liz perry
Shawn Rasdall
May 31, 2012
Im so sorry to hear about your loss, I just read the story and I was really touched by it. She seemed like an amazing young woman. My deepest condolences to all of the family.
Shelly
May 31, 2012
May you take comfort in the life she lived. Thoughts and prayers to your family
Susan Bruce
May 31, 2012
It is with heartflet sympathy I write this to let you know that yet another stranger was touched by your daughter and her grace.
Lisa Cartwright
May 31, 2012
My heart goes out to the family of this inspirational young woman. My deepest
condolences to them.
David Cifone
May 31, 2012
My deepest condolences to Marina's family and friends. I cannot even begin to imagine the pain and devastation you are feeling. May she rest in peace.
John Payne
May 31, 2012
What can I say except that you said it so now it is up to the rest of us to live it!
Kara Von Gerichten
May 31, 2012
I am very, very sorry for the tragic loss
of your beloved daughter.
I am not a personal acquaintance,
but suffer your loss with deep compassion.
It's all so much right now...
so much gone,
so much pain,
so much love, love, love.
Please, dear Keegan family,
may I pray,
In the name of the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit ~
Dear Jesus
hold us
help us
we are hurting.
Marina! Marina!
Oh heavenly Father
our hearts are broken.
Please help carry us
through these most difficult days.
Please grace us with your mercy.
Amen.
Lloyd Stenquist
May 31, 2012
An extraordinary writer and an incredible legacy. To reach so many so quickly and strike such a resounding chord. My daughter will graduate this Sunday, and is dear friends with a childhood friend of Marina. We are all connected. Thank you for sharing Marina.
Monique Koeleveld
May 31, 2012
My deepest condolences. Where the world as we know it has lost a profoundly wise and insightful spirit, eternity has gained. I'd like to think that Marina is smiling down from heaven at all the lives she has touched, before, now, and forever. I am deeply touched by all her writings and am grateful she graced my world. I will never forget her.
Kathy Hamann
May 31, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the family of this beautiful girl. My heart is broken for all of you. Marina is an inspiration for all young children. What a lovely Angel you now have.
Laura Keegan-Plaetzer
May 31, 2012
Kevin and Tracy,
My heart breaks for your family. I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. Marina was such a gifted writer with extraordinary insight. I read the essay Marina wrote about The Opposite of Loneliness and was very moved by her thoughts. Her wisdom was truly beyond her years. Her words hit home about procrastination and putting off things because it is so true in life that we often fail to do things we wish later we had done. My daughter and I are coming to Marina's funeral to honor your daughter and to reconnect with relatives that our family should have reconnected with a long time ago. I don't want to have a "I wish I'd" regret any longer. Her words live on...
Your cousin, Laura
Mick Napier
May 31, 2012
I'm one of many that met Marina posthumous through her writing.
It was her simple picture that caught my eye, but I feel so honored and blessed to have read, "The Opposite of Loneliness", along with "Song for the Special, "Even Artichokes Have Doubts" and "Why we care about Whales".
She was an amazing writer, it's very seldom to see one that's so inspiring, one that gets and holds your undivided attention through every single word, and one that has touched so many lives through her word craft.
So sorry for your loss, keeping you in my prayers, and she's now your angel looking over you.
Michele Anniballi
May 31, 2012
Eagle,
I am so sorry! Please know in heaven there is no anger, pain, lonliness, sadness or anything, but love. Marina is happy and feels only love. My prayers are with you and your family.
Starling Childs
May 31, 2012
As John Dunne so rightly wrote, "the death of any man diminishes me", but your loss of a beautiful, promising, and phenomenally bright daughter, sister, and loving friend at the very prime of her life is unfathomable grief. Her written words are inspiring to me, an old Yalie and father of three, and I will cherish them always and share them. May you find some peace in knowing she touched lives and hearts everywhere. Alas, the world is a measurably less joyful and friendly place for her untimely departure.
Jasmine S.
May 31, 2012
I didn't know Marina personally, but I read her last essay and found it deeply inspiring. So sorry for your loss. May Marina rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew and loved her.
Avaleigh Kingston
May 31, 2012
Marina is a beautiful girl and a beautiful writer.i say this in the present tense because she is immortal.Marina Keegan we love you . ",More precious is the light in her eyes ,than all the roses in the world....."
Cissy Blaisure
May 30, 2012
Dear Keegan family,
I am a mother of two high school daughters and a high school teacher myself. I will share Marina's writings with my daughters so they can witness what beauty and success looks like! I am in awe of your daughter and her sheer view of hope and dreams. What a gift to the world she is!! Thank you for sharing her even for a short time. She inspired me and gave me someone with whom my own girls can look up too! May God bless your family in this time of loss! Your daughter lives on as she has set her imprint on the world.
David John Madore
May 30, 2012
Dear Keegan Family,
I met Marina only a few weeks ago, while playing auditions for her NYC Fringe show. I am 12 years older than her, but was completely in awe of her talent, energy, wit, and incredibly poise. Having met her, albeit briefly, has helped affirm my feelings that, even in the midst of inexplicable tragedies, the miracles of the people that we meet will always inspire us to do better, try harder, and continue to appreciate the wonder that is the Humanity around us. I have a daughter of my own, and cannot fathom the true depth of the loss you are feeling, but you have my most sincere prayers.
JT Lenis
May 30, 2012
Your daughter's beautiful heart is as clear in her words as it is in photographs of her lovely, unforgettable face. She has an uncommon gift with words and these words should be shared with as many people as possible, not only so Marina is remembered (she will surely be remembered even if no one were to read her work) but because she possesses a wisdom beyond her 22 years that, quite simply, could benefit so many others of all ages. Thinking of your family and of your lovely daughter.
Joan Lasonde
May 30, 2012
What a beautiful, brilliant young woman. God obviously needed a very special angel to help Him carry the message. As a fellow Mom, I am sorry for your excruciating pain. Kind Regards, Joan Lasonde
Bess Leung
May 30, 2012
My deepest condolences to her family and friends. As a recent graduate, I, can relate to her article in which she manages to embrace the exact feeling we all feel at this stage of life. She sounds amazing, may your thoughts live on forever.
Amy
May 30, 2012
I am at loss of words.....I did not know Marina, but I cannot stop thinking about her. She changed my life.
Doug & Corey Renfrew
May 30, 2012
Dear Keegan Family,
We feel your pain. It has been six years since our 29 year old son died in a car crash. He was also an Ivy League grad who returned to his home town to teach English in his former high school. While we know there are no adequate words, please know that we will remember Marina.
May 30, 2012
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We live nearby where the accident happened, and we also have have a daughter that just graduated from college...so this hits close to home. Our thoughts are with you and your family.. Starr and Joe Kelley, W. Harwich, MA
Kathryn mcgowan
May 30, 2012
As I have lost my 23 year old daughter casey hansbury 5 years ago July 8th I know the pain n the loss your feeling my heartfelt prayers go out to the family
teresa cottrell
May 30, 2012
To Marina's family--what a talented, gifted and lovely daughter! Gone to soon...I also lost a daughter in a tragic car accident, days before her senior year of high school. Veronica, like your Marina, had such a bright future...Marina's memory will never die, because she touched so many lives. Peace to all of you, Teresa Cottrell [email protected]
Alisa Pentedemos
May 30, 2012
Yery sorry to learn of your tragic loss. Marina sounded like a very exceptional young woman with a bright future.
Myranda Fields
May 30, 2012
I read your daughters last article and I wanted to say you have a very beautiful daughter and she has inspired me to take leaps, and live my life to the fullest. I'm very sorry for your loss and although I didn't know your daughter she has inspired me. God Bless you and your family and thank you for sharing her last words with the world.
Brian W
May 30, 2012
There are no words. I don't know the family, or have met this lovely child, but I am touched and moved at the loss of this great gift to the world. God bring her home; God provide the family comfort.
Don & Sally meyer
May 30, 2012
Our sincere sympathy to the Keegan family. Know that the world is a better place because of Marina. Her words and thoughts will endure. Be at peace Marina.
Katina Reason
May 30, 2012
May you be at peace with God. Sometimes God have his angels to come back home because they are need. I feel you were that angel.
Detroit MI
Julie Stamby
May 30, 2012
My condolences =( She was a spectacular writer who blew my mind away. What an unfortunate loss to society. I'm sending my best wishes towards her family and close friends.
Heidi MacPhee
May 30, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Don, Heidi, Scott(BB&N 08), Sean and Todd MacPhee
Deborah SR
May 30, 2012
Losing a special loved one is never easy. May God give you, the family and friends, the strength to carry on.
May 30, 2012
I promise you that one day tears will be replaced by smiles when you think of your precious gift Marina.
Bonnie H
May 30, 2012
I was so sorry to hear about the tragic accident that took the life of Marina. What a lovely young lady she appeared to be. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. My deepest sympathies to her family,
Lisa Stewart
May 30, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Keegan & Family: I want you to know how sorry I am about your daughter. I did not know her, but came across "The Opposite of Loneliness" via Yahoo. Marina had insight and maturity way beyond her years. Her article deeply touched me. I am 48 years old, but I suddenly felt 25 years younger as I was reading Marina's article. Again, please accept my condolences and I pray your grief and pain will be brief and your memories be forever. God bless you and your family.
May 30, 2012
I don't know you but Im sorry this had to happen, God has a plan for everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your spirit will live on through your loved ones. R.I.P.
Fannie Morton
May 30, 2012
As a parent I send my heart felt sympathy. The world has lost a great litterary mind.I enjoyed reading her essay. And Im saddened that I will not be able to follow her definate successes..God Bless you and your family at this time of berevement.
Dustin Pro.....
May 30, 2012
Your an inspiration and your words can never die.
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