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Lisa Long
July 15, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of Marissa's passing. Marissa and I were BVS volunteers in Europe (I was in Belfast while she was in Holland) and then I had the pleasure of celebrating her beautiful wedding in Connecticut with her family and friends. She was truly a blessing and a very special woman. My deepest condolences are with Hans and her family.
Tom Dickinson
July 11, 2006
Hans, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin:
While no words can erase your grief, I hope there is some comfort in knowing that Marissa touched many people in so many positive ways, and that she will not be forgotten.
I met Marissa through the Beloit College Alumni Group in Washington, D.C. She and I were part of the original planning and organizing team for this group. I was immediately impressed by her open friendliness, her kindness, and her eagerness to contribute.
Although I've only known her for a few years, she left an indelible impression on me. I am shocked and saddened by her premature death.
I wish you strength and courage at this difficult time.
Sincerely yours,
Stephanie Ko
July 10, 2006
Dear Hans, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin and Family: While I have only had the pleasure of Marissa's company on several occasions, she left a very remarkable impression on me and I understood instantly how special she was to everyone who had the fortune of meeting her. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.
Ginnie Rabacs
July 10, 2006
Dear Leanore and family,
I was so sorry to read about Marissa. I know that she is at peace now and hope you will find some comfort in that.
My sympathy to you all in your sorrow.
Ginnie R. (Main Library)
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Netty van Thiel
July 9, 2006
Beste Hans en familieleden,
Heel graag wil ik mijn deelneming betuigen met het verlies van jullie dierbare Marissa.
Persoonlijk heb ik Marissa niet gekend; maar wat Gisela mij over Marissa vertelde, zou het beslist een verrijking zijn geweest, om haar te hebben mogen meemaken!
Bid jullie Gods Kracht toe in deze zo verdrietige tijd!
john magner
July 9, 2006
dear leanore-sorry to read of your great loss.condolences to all the family .prayers to st jude helped me when i lost mary -john
Cindy Peters
July 8, 2006
dear Lenore & family,
i'm very sorry for the loss of your daughter...it's so very hard to go through...sincerely, Cindy Peters Fairfield Woods Library
Susan Ezepchick
July 7, 2006
Dear Hans, Mr & Mrs. Irwin,
Please except my heart felt sympathy. Marissa & I were best of friends in high school. Eventhough we lost touch through out the years I would still think of her frequently. I have shared many memories of her with my daughter. She touched my life and I am truly saddened by this.
Laura Flores
July 7, 2006
Dear Hans,
I am really sorry for your loss. A heartfelt hug to you and your family.
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
July 7, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
Jessie Rios
July 6, 2006
Dear Hans and Family,
I am very sorry for your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and her family.
Take care!
Best,
Jessie
Dawn Deskins
July 6, 2006
I only had the pleasure of meeting Marissa once, but she is one of the most memorable people I have ever met. I hope that your family will take great comfort that Marissa touched so many people in such a short time on earth than most do in a life time.
Joel Ranck
July 6, 2006
We are incredibly sad at Marissa's passing but ever so grateful that our paths crossed in 1990 at the BVS House in Southeast. Marissa was a great friend who challenged me to think and act about things that mattered. Everytime I go to the trash can I say to myself, "would Marissa approve of me putting this here or should it go in the recycling bin."
We loved her and will miss her. Our thoughts are with Hans and her family.
G.Monique
July 6, 2006
Dear Hans, parents, sisters, and other family members,
My sincere condolences. It will be so hard not to be able to pick up the phone and hear her cheery voice. Marissa was an admirable and dear friend, whose joyous spirit will always remain among us.
Loretta & Martin Goorevich
July 6, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to the family on this untimely passing. Hugs to our friend Leanore. We think of you often.
Veronica Stack
July 6, 2006
Dear Hans, Mr and Mrs Irwin,
Marissa was a wonderful person, she struggled so hard and was so brave.
May God give you all strength at this difficult time. I will miss her.
Veronica Stack R.N. WHC CI.
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