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for Derek Tao
5 Entries
October 19, 2009
Dear Tao family,
Please accept our heartfelt and sincere condolences on the passing of Derek. We met Derek when he comes over our house and ask Austin, our son, to come out and play. Ever since then they have become great friend and used to walk to school together in 6th & 7th grade. Derek has that great thought for life. He never seems to be down and always cheerful. We will always remember his courage in battle with his illness. We will miss him greatly.
Sincerely,
Dang family
September 5, 2009
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Tao,
I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss. I was Derek's camp counselor 2 summers ago and it was a pleasure and an honor to share a cabin with him. His determination and passion to not let anything hold him back inspires me to this day; I was very lucky to have met Derek at camp. My condolences to your family.
Sincerely,
Nicholas Artinian
September 3, 2009
Dear Tao Family,
I know no words can fill the hole that Derek left but I hope you know he is with you forever. I got to know Derek during my time at Camp Ronald McDonald and he truley is one of a kind. I'm lucky that I got to cross paths with Derek and my heart goes out to your family.
Love,
Kirstin Swiggum
July 1, 2009
My deepest condolence to the Tao family. Derek will be missed.
Sincerely,
Jennie Shitakubo --
Lee Horton
June 30, 2009
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Tao and family, I would like to express my deepest condolences on the passing of Derek from your lives. It was a pleasure to have such a bright and enthusiastic young man in my classes. His battle to overcome his illness was an inspiration to the other students and myself. I feel privileged to have known Derek. He was a joy to be around. He will be missed. You are in our thoughts. Lee and Rina Horton
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