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for Rachel Sutherland
Kay
March 30, 2004
I remember talking to Rachel one Sunday before church . We were looking at the garden with the lovely flowers. We both were very still. Rachel said,"You can feel God here". I will always remember that day , and know that a part of Rachel is there,always.
Sue Dunn
March 17, 2004
Dearest Elly,
We go back a long way, you and me. We started school together aged 5, went right through high school together, even worked together in the same office for the same Bank! We got married around the same time and when you went to America, Barry and I visited you for our first anniversary in Atlanta. It seems like yesterday that you wrote to tell me you were expecting Rachel and I wrote back to say that I was expecting too. Alex was 18 last week. We met Rachel a few times whilst she was growing up and were looking forward to our kids meeting again now they are adults. I can't tell you how devastated we are to hear of your loss. Reading this guest book I can only read in awe of the wonderful person she was, seems to me like she was needed elsewhere. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, we love you lots.
Sue, Barry, Alex and Sam x
Bill Epperson
March 15, 2004
Alan, Elly, & James,
I just recently heard the sad news about Rachel and I'm deeply sorry for your loss. I did not know her but you Alan are one of my very best friends and I hate this so much for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you all.
Your Friend & buddy,
Bill Epperson
237 E. Washington St.
Winchester, KY. 40391
J P
March 13, 2004
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not personally know Rachel, but I was a senior when she was a sophomore at GRC. I know that she made a difference in the school and the whole community and on all of the numerous lives she touched. My prayers are with you and my hope is that we all can have even half the impact that she had in her short life. Prov. 12:28
Jill Stout
March 13, 2004
So sorry for your loss. She is in a better place watching everyone now. She will always be with you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ted, Vicky, Paula, Penny Cannon
March 13, 2004
We send our love and deepest sympathy.
Analissa Goins
March 12, 2004
Dear Sutherland Family,
Rachel was one of the most looked upon young ladies of our community. We will never forget all of the heart felt contributions she made. I know if I can strive to be more like her than maybe one day we'll meet again in heaven.
With much love.
Analissa Goins
Gayle Bolton
March 12, 2004
Dear Alan and Family,
I was so saddened to hear about the loss of your precious daughter. Although I didn't know her, I can tell that she was definitely one-of-a-kind in today's crazy world. I know how proud you are of her. My prayers go out to all of you that you find strength to get you through each day.
With love, Gayle Dunham Bolton (Alan's friend from 25 years ago in Atlanta--church camp for handicapped children)
Kelly Aldridge
March 12, 2004
Dear Family and Friends of Rachel,
I did not know Rachel but i was traveling to Florida when we came up on the accident. Although i didnt know her, she has impacted my life very much. I am praying for the others that were in the car. Their lives were torn apart that saturday, i wanted to cry with them that day and i cant stop thinking about how tragic this must be to her friends and family. God Bless all of the people who knew her. Someday we will see her again.
Amy
March 12, 2004
Rachel was truly an asset to our community. She accomplished so much in such a short time. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martha Fowler
March 11, 2004
Alan, Elly, and James,
Thomas, Kathryn, and I wish to send you our deepest sympathy. It is impossible to imagine such a devastating loss. Please know that we have always remembered you with great fondness, and you are especially in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May God bless you.
Perry and Susan Sloan
March 11, 2004
Dear Alan, Elly and James,
I picked up a two day old copy of the Lexington-Herald Leader today, and it fell open to Rachel's notice. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We want so much to say something that will lighten your grief, but I know that nothing can do that right now. Perry and I will pray for you every day.
Katie Brashear
March 11, 2004
There are so many things about Rachel that made me love her. I knew that I could tell her anything and she wouldn't ever judge me. She had the most beautiful heart and truly cared about every person. When I think about the person I'd love to be like, there's no doubt that its her. She helped everybody and put everyone before herself. In todays world there are very few people who can make a difference in just one persons life, but in 18 years shes managed to touch dozens. Rachel was one of my best friends and I'll nver forget everything that she did for me. I had the chance to be a part of Happening #34 and Rachel taught me so much by simply being herself. She let me know that it was ok to open up to God. We will always have the bonds formed that weekend. To Alan and Elly: you should be so proud of the woman you raised, she was such an inspiration. James: she loves you so much and was always looking out for you. To all of her friends: always remember her and realize that she still loves us just as much now that shes in heaven. I love you Rachel and cant wait to see you again! Ugly Fest lives on girl!
"And so goodbye does not mean that you are gone: So long as I still love you, you live on."
Britney Perdue
March 11, 2004
Alan, Elly, and James...As you know, I have known Rachel since elementary school. She was such an amazing and brilliant person who had a positive effect on everyone she met. My thought and prayers are with you all, as with Rachel. I love you guys very much!
Charles & Anne Shepherd
March 10, 2004
Dear Alan, Elly and James,
We feel for you. Since we lost our dear son, Chris, at age 29, we know how devastated you are. Our only advice is to treasure every memory of Rachel through all the stages of her life.
With much love,
Charlie and Anne Shepherd
Kathy & Donnie Thurman
March 10, 2004
Mr. Sutherland,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I can't imagine losing a child. We have you in our prayers and thoughts always. I know you will have lots of friends and family to help you in this terrible time. You might not remember us, but you helped our brother at the hospital in Winchester during his sickness and later his death. His name was Robert "Moose" Thurman. We never did get to say a proper Thank You . You were a great comfort to us. Again I am so sorry for your loss.
Beverly Kiessling
March 10, 2004
I remember when Rachel was born and the joy of everyone at St. Martin's. I wish I had been able to know her for all her 18 years! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. The joy now is in heaven at her being there.
Bobbie Wilson
March 10, 2004
Dearest Elly, James and Alan. The last picture in Billy's wonderful Photo Journal is of a flickering candle so I shall "light a penny candle" for a million dollar gal! God's everlasting Peace and Grace be with you and ALL who knew Rachel by the light that reflected back God's Eternal Love. Erik, Case, and Graff's Granny Lee.
LenaDot and Bob Templeton
March 10, 2004
Dear Alan, Elly and James,
No words can take away the sorrow. Perhaps it will help a little to know that everyone who has ever known you is thinking of you with love and praying that God will be with you and give you peace.
Love
LenaDot and Bob Templeton
David J. Griffin
March 10, 2004
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland,
My wife, Kathy and I lost our 15 year old son in an automobile accident several years ago and we do know how you are feeling. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. I will never forget Rachel. She was a joy to be around.
Phyllis Talbot James
March 10, 2004
Rev. Alan & Elly,
I will never forget your kindness when my husband died. I pray for peace and comfort as there are no words. Isaiah 43:2
love, Phyllis Talbot James
Judith Windsor
March 10, 2004
Alan and Elly, I am so sorry to hear about Rachel's death. Words cannot express my sorrow for you and your family. God Bless. Judith
Donna Pizzuto
March 10, 2004
My heart aches for your sadness and my prayers are with you.
Margaret Cornett Simms
March 10, 2004
Alan, Elly and James,
Our heartfelt sympathy and love.You raised an incredible woman who touched so many lives. Our love to you and you are continually in our thoughts and prayers.
Margaret and Doug Simms
Jeanette Smith
March 9, 2004
There are no words to describe the pain that I know you are feeling---words of comfort somehow seem weak and pointless. Rachel touched so many lives----Jayson was planning on marrying her. (Forget the fact that she was 13 years older!) She taught Suraya how to do "The Bug" and she taught all of us how to look outside of our own comfortable existence and discover the value and joy that comes with helping others.
Our prayers are with you.
The Smiths (Winchester, KY)
Ashley Prater
March 9, 2004
Rachel was quite a girl. She touched so many lives. She was a friend to many. There will never be another one like her. She will be greatly missed, until that day that see her again. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
DOUG AND TAYLOR KINCAID
March 9, 2004
Thinking of you.
Evan Woolums
March 9, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rachel was such a great person and I am glad I had the opportunity to call her a friend. She touched many lives in her 18 years and Im sure she will continue to do the same in heaven.
Cynthia Tarantino
March 9, 2004
Dear Elly and Alan,
May God bless your family with his love and strength duing this time. You are all in our prayers.
Cindy Tarantino
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Janey Wilson
March 9, 2004
Dear Alan, Elly and James,
We cannot imagine your anguish; we love you so very much. The memory that I want to share with you is one you may have seen in other venues but when I saw it you were not right there. When Rachel was Rector for Happening 34, she had such amazing presence. For the healing service, she stood and held people's hands as they asked for healing, adding an element of sharing and love that was undeniable. During the foot washing, her quiet compassion forced eye contact. I knew at that moment that I was gazing at something so sacred in her face, something holy in her eyes. For that instant, it was as though I knew what looking into the eyes of Jesus would be like. I will always cherish that image. She left all of us the most beautiful example of how to live in faith. Thank you for the gift of her presence among us.
Kathy Wells
March 9, 2004
We love Rachel. She was a very special girl. I am so very sorry, we will miss her tremendously. You are in our prayers.
Erik, Marcey & Alex Ansley
March 9, 2004
Dear Allan, Elly, & James,
I just don't know what to say. Rachel was quite a girl. A true inspiration. We are so so sorry for your loss. Please know that you all are, and will continue to be in our prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Erik, Marcey & Alex Ansley
Valerie Smith
March 9, 2004
Rachel has been such a blessing in our lives. Her love for life was as beautiful and powerful as she was. If anyone could - She could have saved the world. She will remain in our hearts forever... and I am comforted knowing that she will be our Guardian Angel until we see her beautiful face again...Goodbye for now Rachel-we love you
Kat Luchtefeld
March 9, 2004
Rachel touched so many people is such wonderful ways. I will always remember her with love and a smile. Miss you Rachel.
Cindy & Ben Reed
March 9, 2004
Alan, We are so very sorry about your loss. We will keep Rachel & your family in our prayers. I spent many days at the Domain and know that Rachel will find peace in being there. Peace be with you and your family. With Gods Love, The Reeds, Ally, Bj, Ben & Cindy.
Shannon Wilson
March 9, 2004
The world is darker without Rachel in it! I will always think of her as "our own" Rachel Sutherland. Our prayers are with all of you and we love you.
Jan Karsner
March 9, 2004
Dear Alan,
I can't imagine losing my daughter - I am so sorry for your loss. Rachel must have been quite a young lady. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jan Karsner
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