Rachel Alistair Futterman

The colors aren't as bright, the laughs aren't as deep. I wish you could have stayed - for the rest of us. We'll play again someday.

Rachel, Camp Saginaw.. must have been '98.. you were my girlfriend and I remember hugging you as you cried on the last day of camp. I didn't understand it as a young man. I wish i understood your tears at the time. Although it was a long time ago, I remember like it was yesterday and we were just 2 kids who were really into each other. I just wish life turned out differently for you. No one deserves to live such a short life. I miss you Rachel. Even if it was a long time ago... you always will be a part of my heart.. i can still remember hugging you and I wish it wasnt the last time I will ever see you. Please sleep well my angel
❤

Always! Love, Mom

It has been eight years.

I would have loved to have learned, watched and advised you through them.

Of course, you would have been in charge and we would only have tried to guide you with our wisdom.

I feel robbed of our adventures together and the daily learning from you and your amazing view of the world.

Love you always,
Mom

Thank you to all of you who have posted messages. We appreciate each and every one.

I am always thinking about you. I miss you everyday. <3

Unfortunately, I did not get the opportunity to meet you. I went through recruitment and am a member of PC 10’ Delta Kappa of Delta Gamma. Your light shines on through our chapter. I speak for my whole pledge class when I say I truly do feel like you made our sisterhood that much stronger. Watching the video your friend Lauren made makes me miss you that much more. You would have been someone I looked up too no doubt about it. I could have seen you as my big sister; you were an amazing young woman and full of life. We think about you every day. Forever in our hearts LITB <3

Knowing you and your family has been one of the things I treasure most. Looking forward to playing some ball with you again someday. Thinking of you, Joel, Tammy, Robert and Jamie always.

Rachel,

I couldn't sleep last night and was going through old yearbooks when I came across this...

"Matty-What a fun year it was, from tennis to the lunch table! I'll never forget when all of us left for lunch that one day and Ms. Tammy was waiting for us at the back door, the look on your face was priceless. Have a great summer!!
-Rach"

Still thinking of you Rach. Miss you.

Rachel, I didn't know you, but seeing your pictures and reading about you is such a blessing. I know your light continues shining and blessing individuals. May God continue to comfort your family and give them peace.

Rachel, we had not talked in nearly 10 years when I heard you had passed. It was wierd, i thought of you and went to facebook you and see what you did with your life, and I saw your memorial group. My jaw dropped.

The last time I saw you was when we were leaving Camp Saginaw. Ill cherish those memories forever, you were a wonderful girlfriend even though we were so young.

I love you and think about you often

Rachel,

I personally didn't know you, but from how your dad described you to me, and by the way his heart goes all out for you, I can tell that you were a wonderful and magnificent person and everyone who came in touch with you was blessed.

Rachel-
I am in florida right now. Being here reminds me of you and I am thinking about you and missing you. I love you forever

<3 Lisa

Miss you tons Rach.

I think of you everyday...you'll always be with me and never forgotten. I love you rachel.

Gonna miss you kid.

Miss you, Rachel.
<3 JenD

Dear Tammy, Joel, Robert and Jamie,

Hardly a day has passed during this past year that I have not thought about Rachel, and all of you, still unbelieving a year later. My thoughts are with you often, and I hope you have found a way to find comfort in your lovely memories of Rachel. My heart aches for you. Chatima Tova.

Tammy, Joel, Robert and Jamie... sorry this is late, my computer would not come on-line yesterday.. Just wated you to know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers everyday, especially yesterday.. I cannot believe it has been a year, and I know you must feel like its been an eternity. Love you guys and know we are always thinking about you all... Love ya, Monica Williams

I can't believe a year has come by so fast. Today, I will be traveling to Jacksonville and I will definitely be visiting Rachel while I'm there. The entire Futterman family is in my thoughts and prayers everyday, especially today.

Hey Tammy - You've been in my thoughts and prayers this month knowing it was coming up on the first year anniversary of Rachel's death... My heart goes out to you knowing how this "milestone" can bring to the surface all those memories both good and painful of what happened a year ago. I just wanted you to know that I haven't forgotten and that I do think about you often.

It's already been one year. We miss Rachel. We miss her smile and energy. I can only imagine how Tammy and Joel must feel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys.
JoAnn & Wayne

Rachel was the reason I smiled, laughed and cried. I love her with all my heart, and not a day goes by without thinking of her. She had a way of making everything fun, and just living in the moment, and I addmired that about her. She made me a better person and changed my life for the better. Everyday I wish she was here so I could tell her thank you for being her. My heart is with her and her family during this time. Rest in peace Goomba, I love you.

Rachel, I miss you so much. I know I say it all the time but no matter how many times I say it I cant seem to make it sound the way I mean it. I'll be coming to see you in 5 days. Im sorry I didnt make it the first time. Not a day goes by that we dont think about you. Miss you Futterball.

I am a Delta Gamma from UNT. Even though we didn't know eachother we shared a ritual and a sisterhood and you will always be remembered by myself and Gamma Nu.

Rachel is always in my thoughts, as well as their wonderful family. I love you all and miss you. Rachel brought unexplainable joy to my life and I will never forget it.

TEARS FILL MY EYES I DIDNT KNOW YOU BUT I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE PAIN YOUR FAMILY MUST FEEL. IT'S ALMOST BEEN ONE YEAR SINCE I REMEMBER YOUR STORY AND I JUST HAD TO COME ON HERE JUST TO SAY I KNOW YOUR IN GOOD HANDS NOW! MAY YOUR PARENTS FIND COMFORT IN LORD MORE AND MORE EVERYDAY R.I.P. RACHEL

Theres not a day that goes by i dont think about you. Each day i miss you more and more. I love you babygirl <3

rachel was such a dork !! we always had cupcakes coking in the oven at my house =] and while waiting wed have frosting fights =] and she is the 1 that showed me how to dance =] miss you so much girl and i mis the futterman family in all so badly =[ i hope your family n friends well .. i love you ..

My dear Joel and Tammy, all my love goes out to you. Many years have passed but both of you have allways had a special place in my heart. I still rembember seeing Rachel as a little girl in Orlando. I will pray for eternal rest in heaven.

Your friend allways

Laz
Bogota Colombia

I am so very sorry. I've been keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Hey baby girl, i just wanted to say that i love and miss you more than anything. I think about you everyday. wow do you remember the time it was me you and bennie and i dont remember where we were going but your air conitioner in your car wasnt working and it was so hot and humid outside so we had rolled all the windows down and it started pouring down rain and we just left them down and kept hollering out the window and we all just laughed for FOREVER?! haha. goodtimes. i miss you so much baby girl. i hope your doing okay up there without me ;)

Hey guys, just wanted you to know I was thinking about you all... missing you all very much... cant wait for a chance to see you again, let me know if you have any plans to hit Florida anytime, would love to make plans to get together

I couldn't sleep two nights ago and found myself going through my yearbooks. Reading these made me want to cut them out and frame them.

7th grade yearbook
suzanne!
I ? you! I am SO glad that we became friends this year! I ? you sooooo much! I had so much fun @ my house on my B-Day! lol on top of the closet ! lol anyways I can't wait until next year! we gotta get together during the summer
? always
~Ray~

8th grade
-Suzie-
I ? you so much! we have had so much fun over the yearsand you are one of my best buddies! we definitely have to hang during the summer! haha Nail polish + floating napkins. good times good times
grrr....I can't say in words how much I ? you!
?
Raychel

10th grade
Suzie!!!
Darling! I'm gonna miss you SO much! You are such and amazing person with such a big heart. You are gonna make some guy extremely happy one day. You should definitely come visit me in Dallas!! we would have an amazing time, even without a closet to climb on...lol well I've had an amazing four years hangin with you and I'm sad that it has to end there. I'll miss you baby girl!!
Peace out & ? always,
Rachel

xxx

Its always hard losing a loved one, as i to recenctly lost my mother. I went to school with Rachel, and when she heard about my mum, she held my hand an told me it will be ok. Rachel truly was an angel, and although i knew her for a short period of time, she touched my heart. I think about all of you often, and i pray God will continue to bless Rachels soul and continue to give you all strength.

I never put 2 and 2 together when I saw this on the news. My heart is with you. Loss is never easy to cope with but a life can be eternal as they live with in us to be passed on forever.

Ok..this is going to be a strange entry. Joey...it's your old friend Judy from camp. I had a dream about you last night (platonic!)...very strange since we haven't spoken in over 20 years. I decided to "google" your name and it all led to this. I can't tell you how sorry I am. She was obviously a beautiful girl and I'm sorry I never met her. Something tells me that the timing of the dream after all these years is not coincidental. Old friends will always be there for you, and we were friends for many years. I have three small children of my own. I don't know what more to say. Please take care.

Hey joel and tammy, Wow wasnt zaks bar mitzvah a blast i think the only thing that woulda made it ne better was if rachel was there herself we had such a great time im so happy to see you guys are doing well i know how hard it is to move on without her but she will always be in your hearts prayers and thoughts as she is in mine, and if you get a chance i broke my bracelet and need a replacement ;) thx a bunch guys, her picture still hangs above my bed what a beautiful girl she
"is", and when are we going skiing?? let me know ;) love ya guys, JoRdY!

I have her picture in my living room and last night for some reason i was just so taken by it. Rachel will always be in my heart. I hope you and the boys are doing well. Rachel's smile still shines down on all of us everyday.

Good Morning Joel and Tammy,

This is Michael and Tamara Khan's Mom. When I plugged in the Christmas tree lights and all of the clear lights were brightly illuminated, Rachel immediately came to mind this morning. I just wanted to let you know that she still SHINES brightly in my heart.

Love to you and your family this Holiday Season.

Warmest Wishes, Love Beverly, Michael and Tamara

Tammy and Family: I know it's been years, but you have been so special to me, and this news broke my heart.
Thank you for the keepsake, and I will keep Rachel's photo to remember her. It will be a reminder to me to cherish life, family, and friends. I am so sorry for your loss, and I will continue in prayer for your peace and a deep abiding in God's love, mercy, and understanding.

I am so sorry to read Rachel's story, what a beautiful girl. I am hopeful that someday this disease will never be heard of. My 20 year old daughter, Becky, died on Feb 25th, 2004 of Meningitis. She was a volleyball setter, loved life, had many friends and her smile was big and bright! Becky's story is so similar to Rachel's...it's just sad that these stories keep happening each year. I pray that Rachel's family and friends will find peace in the near future....God is holding her hand and she is smiling. We will all see her and Becky again! You can read more about Becky on her website www.stampoutmeningitis.com

Becky's Dad

Rachel was my best friend through thick and thin. We had our times but she is a beautiful girl. I loved her very much. I wish I could have done more. I wish the best for the Futterman family

I am a Delta Gamma alumni from USF. I heard of Rachel's passing via emails sent from various DG sisters across the country. My heart broke.

Just today- weeks later, I recieved an email forward from my husband that had a letter from your friend, Barb. The photos attached of Rachael were beautiful -- she was beautiful... and I am so sorry for your loss.

I sing "The Muffin Man" to my 7 month old son often- reading that part of the letter really hit home.

I have forwarded the story on to everyone I know with teens- and hope they will spread the email as well, so other families will not have to go through what you have.

I am proud that I can call Rachel a sister and will keep your families in my prayers.

Tammy, Joel, Robert and Jamie
Just wanted you to know I am thinking about you all... I still cannot believe Rachel is gone... I visit this site every couple days, just to feel close to her... I hope and pray everyday that you all are doing okay...

Dear Joel,Tammy,& Boys, Your loss is so terrible for you as parents and family. My heart is so saddend by Rachael's death. I am still in shock and disbelief.."Baby Girl, you and my memories of you are so loved by your O'Pa."

To the Futterman family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I know it's 2 weeks late but I just found out through the news. Even though it has been years since I've seen you all, the news of Rachel's passing still hit me like a ton of bricks. I still remember the nickname we gave to her on the soccer team as kids; "fudge" because she always brought a high energy to the team like candy brings to little children. I will never forget just how much joy and laughter she brought even if we suffered a major loss. We were all like family back then, so hearing that one of my old teammates passed away was just like hearing about one of my own family member's passing. She will be missed by many. At least we know she is still smiling down on us in a better place and at least we will always have the memories of her engraved in our hearts. May your suffering be short lived, the memories never forgotten, and the rest of your years blessed with much good.

Dear Joel, Tammy, Robert and Jamie,
Our deepest sympathy in your devastating loss. May your beautiful memories of Rachel bring you comfort through the years. She was a treasure and will never be forgotten...

Joel and Family,

I was very sorry to hear about your daughter Rachel. We were in Rochester, NY when Sally called us to tell us the sad news. Therefore, we could not attend the Funeral. We are so so sorry for your loss.

Dear Joel, Tammy, and Family,
Rachel was one of those truly wonderful people who made life so much more pleasant for everyone around her.
Memories of one so loved are a comfort to us all, may your special memories of Rachel be a comfort and keep her always close to you.

Dear Tammy & Joel,
I am praying for your family. I can't imagine the depth of your sorrow. We have never met but your story has touched my life. I will never forget your story or stop praying for healing for your family. By the grace of God, you will survive.

Dear Tammy and Joel, and family,

Heartfelt sympathy to your family at this difficult time. I can only imagine the joy and beauty Rachel brought to this world during her short time. I met her Aunt Shari about the same age as Rachel. Rachel reminds me of her in so many ways. A brighter, more loving and full-of-life person you couldn't find anywhere than Shari.

We were roommates during college and our lives have stayed connected ever since, across two oceans and many years of change. I can truly say that Shari is one of the most wonderful people I know.

Shari showed me that the Futtermans are all about family. Family stands by, loves, guides, and teaches your children well. The passion and beauty that young Rachel carried is part of a beautiful and loving family tree that I have been proud to know for almost 40 years.

Please take good care of yourselves and know that my love and support are with each of you, always. May you find peace in your hearts knowing that love is always, always right.

Tammy,
Cling to God during this time, He is sufficient for all your needs and only through Him is it possible to continue to live. We lost our daughter also and will lift you in our prayers. Time does help to make living possible and God does allow us to get through each day. May His peace surround you and comfort you. He is big enough to handle your prayers/shouts/anger/questions, He wants our honesty so that we can grow into a deeper loving relationship with Him. Seek Him and He will be found!

Tammy, Joel, Robert, & Jamie,

My deepest heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to you. Though time may pass, our memories of Rachel will continue to live on. We should not be angry, but instead be grateful that God loaned her to us, if only for a short while. She will be in your arms again one day, Tammy.

Dear Family,

I am sorry for you loss. May God watch over your family at this difficult time.

Dear Tammy & Joel - Needless to say, mere words cannot express my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May her memory be for a blessing.

Just this past weekend I heard about Rachel. I went to high school at Lake Mary Prep with her. I remember her vividly even though we weren't close. She was always full of energy and always had a smile. She was like a ray of sunshine. I know I will never know the feeling of your loss, but I do know her smiling face and memories will get you through. She is no longer in pain and she is in a better place. My thoughts are with your whole family and her friends.

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

Lord Jesus, I come before you, just as I am.
I am sorry for my sins, I repent of my sins, please forgive me.
In your name, I forgive all others for what they have done against me.
I renounce satan, the evil spirits and all their works.
I give you my entire self. Lord Jesus now and forever I invite you
into my life Jesus, I accept you as my Lord, God, and Saviour.
Heal me, change me, strengthen me in body, soul, and spirit.

Come Lord Jesus, cover me with your precious blood,
and fill me with your Holy Spirit, I love you Lord Jesus. I Praise
you Jesus. I Thank you Jesus. I shall follow you every day of my life. Amen.

Dear Tammy & Family: I am very saddened by your loss. I have been praying for you all. I pray that you feel the comfort that only God can provide through the many prayers of people you know, as well as those you do not know. Continued prayers,
Karen Harwood
Creative Memories Consultant in Alabaster, Alabama

Dear Joel,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this sad time. There are no words to express the loss of your precious jewel.

Dear Tammy, Joey, Robert and Jaime
We are all still so numb and saddened over Rachel's passing. Reading these tributes and wonderful words only confirm what we already knew--just how special she was. None of us may ever be able to make sense of this, so we can only hope that this is all part of a master plan, one in which she will be playing an integral role. She has gone from being your special angel to being God's special angel. She will always be missed, and never forgotten. Shayne has been talking and reminiscing about her non-stop! Our thoughts and prayers are with you daily.
All our love,
Jeff, Mara, Rana, Brandon, and Shayne

Dear Tammy, Joel, Robert and Jamie,

We've watched the girls grow through the years and have shared many parenting ups and downs but we can't even imagine what this is like for you. We can only say that we are so so sorry. You are in our prayers daily.

I grieve with you as a parent of 3 grown children, my youngest 20 who has just moved out on his own to another state and is very very homesick. I have also lost 2 grandchildren and it seems that sometimes the grief never ends but with God we find a way to find purpose in our lives again. As a consultant I feel we are all sisters and share in your loss. God bless you and wrap you in his loving arms and wipe your tears for you.


Creative Memories Consultant

We only knew Rachel from Sally's parents, Bruce and Patsy Alverson in Mobile, AL.
I write the Online Prayer Chain for our church...
Dauphin Way United Methodist.
Our hearts were ripped apart as were so many cheering Rachel's life on here on earth.
God had another plan.
His is ALWAYS better.
You remain in our prayers.
blessings,
Ceil & Ray Oliver

Joel, Tammy, Robert, and Jamie,

You are in our thoughts every day dear friends. Our heart's ache for you. Know we are there for you anytime you need to talk, cry, or laugh in remembering Rachel.

Rachel you are always in our thoughts. Even though you were taken so young you left a lasting imprint on all of us who knew you. Your spunk, attitude, beauty, and strong presences will never be forgotten by us. We will miss you dear girl. Watch over your family they love you so dearly.

All our Love,
Anne, Ron, Anthony, and Marina

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

To Tammy and Joel,
I am a USF student. I did not know your daughter personally. But I send my deepest regards to you and your family. I pray that the Lord God will help you through this time.
God Bless

To the Futterman family,

My heart aches for you at your loss. I have had you in my thoughts and prayers even though I have never met you. No one can imagine the feeling when you lose a child.

I am going through that same loss as my son passed away on September 1st. Your grief is great but know that there are friends, family and even strangers that are keeping you in their prayers.

Joel, Tammy, & Family,
I was devastated to hear your terrible news. My heartfelt sympathy to your family. I had the great pleasure of teaching and coaching Rachel from her 8th to 11th grade years at LMP. She was always full of energy and such a positive part of my life. She will be greatly missed.

Jamie,

we love you soo much.
were here for you in whatever you need.....

Jamie,

we love you soo much.
were here for you in whatever you need.....

Joel and the Futterman family - our prayers are with you. It is hard to imagine the pain that you are enduring right now. Although we did not know Rachel, it is very clear (from reading this guest book) that she was a wonderful person and loved by many. We are thinking about you. From all of us at Flextronics, God bless you.

To the Futterman family, my prayers are with you and your family. It was a pleasure for Joscelyn and our family to have known Rachel at LMP. May the angels fly!!!

To all of you who are trying to help and reach out to us and Rachel's memory...she IS Wonderful to US...present and past...Thank You! We so appreciate your messages and love. Thank you for your words...they do give us strength....in this dark, sad, unbelievable ...and sooooo surreal time...we are living breath by breath...

Oh, Tammy, my heart just aches for you that you are having to go through this pain. Everytime I think about you and the loss of your beautiful daughter, I shed some tears. Please know you and your family have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. I do understand the pain of losing a child suddenly although my circumstances were quite different from yours. Here's what I’ve learned about Grief…

Grief is unpredictable – you just never know when it’s going to “hit” you. There are the “traditional” times (i.e. Birthdays, anniversary date of death, etc.) when everyone will expect you to be sad but you may end out being fine because you’ve prepared yourself for it and then there are the times that some little thing that you never expected sets you off…

Be kind to yourself and allow yourself to do whatever you need to do to work through the stages of grief. There are no rules about the right or wrong way to grieve even though others may expect you to act a certain way or be at a certain level by a certain time. That’s not the way grief works. You need to do what you need to do when you need to do it. (i.e. Talk about your daughter, cry, work on a memorial, go to a support group, etc.)

There are a lot of well meaning people out there, but if they haven’t been through what you’re going through, they don’t know what you’re going through and may say and do things that are hurtful or make you angry. You need to just let it go and know that someday they may understand a little better what you’re going through or have gone through - although it is a pain none of us would ever wish on anyone else!

You never “get over it”; you just eventually learn to live with it and …

It does get better. The pain is not always going to be a part of your daily life. You won’t always spend every waking hour thinking about her and what has happened and wishing you could change the outcome. It will probably get harder before it gets better, but it does get better. You will laugh again and feel happy even though it is hard to believe that now.

I pray that you have felt the "peace that passeth all understanding" and will continue to feel God's presence and comfort in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

Hi Tammy & Joel and sons: I guess the entries in the guest book have settled down now. I have been reading them and cannot believe what an influence your daughter had on the lives of so many people!! She is certainly leaving a legacy and was so loved by so many people all over --and for being so young. God is going to have a special place for her, for sure. I wanted you to know that I am still thinking about you, and so are all my friends who heard what happened. I hope Julie and Greg and all of your friends bring you some comfort. They say 'time heals'..but I know that it will take an eternity. Rachel certainly influenced so many lives and was a unique and beautiful person (everyone used that word!) for certain. I wish I had known her. After reading all the entries in this guest book, I feel that I do. You are in my heart, and wish there was something I could do to comfort you. I try to put myself in your position and....well, I can't really, because this hasn't happened to me. I can only imagine and grieve for you!! And I do.

I can't even imagine the pain of losing one of my two "kids", but I'm sure you couldn't have either. My heart aches for you and your family, and you are in my prayers daily.

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. Although me and Rachel weren't the closest of friends, she still meant a lot to me. I met her and Angela at the beach over the summer, and after that day we continued to talk.
Rachel was an amazing girl. Her personality, her attitude towards everything, just everything about her.. she was just so great. When I was around her, i was always happy. She brought out the best in everyone. And it's very rare to find someoneone like that. She was just all together an incredible girl.
I would give anything to go back and tell her how much I love her, and what a great person she was. There's not a single day that goes by that I don't think of her and miss her.
She will always be in my prayers. I will love and miss her everyday. And I hope she's in a happier, more peaceful place now.

RIP Rachel Futterman
you will be missed!

Joel,
Words can't express my sorrow when I heard of the loss of your beautiful daughter Rachel. I will pray for you and your family.

Paula Gabrielle Oakes

From the Men and Women of the Lake Mary Police Department we are very sorry for your loss. Rachel was a great person and will be missed by all.

We were stunned and in shock when we learned of Rachel's passing yesterday. Our hearts are broken at the loss of such a wonderful, beautiful, driven young lady.

Our memories of her are wonderful. We recall a strong, driven, determined young lady walking into the Plano West gym as a senior trying to make her way in a new school and onto a team that was already established. Her tenacity, talent, and drive were evident from the moment she arrived. So many can learn from her example.

As a parent you hope and pray for your children to surround themselves with good friends who lend a positive influence on their lives. Rachel was one of those that impacted our daughters life. When Ashley was with Rachel, we knew she was in the best of company. She was a wonderful friend to our daughter, even if for the short period we were allowed to have her. Her memory will forever be etched in our hearts.

Our love and prayers to her family at this most difficult of times.

The Santiago Family
Plano, TX

Tammy, Joel, Robert, Jamie and AD:

My heart aches at Rachel's passing, and I would give anything to take away your pain. Please know you do not take this walk alone. You have the love and support of so, so many people; family and friends who want to carry you and hold you through this most difficult loss. I've discovered that those who go before us aren't "gone" at all. Rather, they've passed beyond a thin veil. They've moved beyond this world to another place where their spirit lives and they continue to grow. Our job is to carry on in this world where we've lessons to learn and gifts to bestow. I believe one day we will be reunited with those who've gone before us. My hope, my prayer, is that you will find peace, and that you will find comfort in the love and support of family and friends.

Much love and peace.

I am so sorry for your loss. May God hold you tightly in his embrace and may Rachel send you pennies from Heaven.

Dear Futterman Family,
I played volleyball with Rachel at Plano West. I just found out what happened today. I am so sorry for the loss of Rachel. She was such a sweet, outgoing girl, who I absolutely loved being around! I remember the first day she came into the gym to play with us. She was so quiet at first but we got her to start talking and she fit right in! She will be very much missed. You are all in my thoughts in prayers!

Dear Futterman Family,
I didn't know rachel very well but i know that she was a very talendted and beautiful girl,and she was very kind to me and i am very saddned by her loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
love,
sammi beyer

i love you rachel and i will miss you deeply

To The Family of Rachel Futterman,
My deepest condolences goes out to you.Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all of our tribulation. I hope you and your family find comfort from God's word the Bible.

I am so sorry for your loss. Rachel was a beautiful girl.

Dear Futterman Family,
I also do not know you personally but came upon your web site and the beautiful picture of your precious daughter Rachel. I am so sorry for your loss. My son to passed away in 2002 at the age of 21. No matter how or when it happens you are NEVER prepared for something like this. It is a heartache that takes your breath away still to this day. Try to remember to take care of yourself as best you can. Rachel would want you to do that. I just remember people telling me that and that our children would not want us to be sad. Time will help to heal but you will never be the same again. Your loss is so recent that I don't even know if you can read this now. Remember you must grieve to go on with life. Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. God Bless you and your family now and always. If you ever feel like you want to talk feel free to email me. [email protected]

To the family I did not know your daughter but just looking at her picture tells me that she was an angel from heaven. I have never lost a child I am told that it is the hardest thing a mother has to endure but I did lose my nephew in June and I know it still tears at my heart to the family just continue to pray for comfort and strenght and the Lord will give it to you. Our hurt is still fresh so I can feel your pain I do not know you but I love you and you will be in my prayers "continue to look towards the hills from whench comes your help your help will come from the Lord.

To The Futterman Family,

You are all in our prayers during this season of loss, sadness, and grief. May Light Perpetual shine upon Rachel, and give her peace...

Dear Tammy and Joel,

Infinite condolences for the loss of your lovely daughter Rachel. We and the congregation of our Temple Shir Shalom in Oveido will be praying for G-d to give you strength to endure the future with a massive hole in your hearts. Your friends and family near and far remain with you for support. Love and prayers,

Dear Joel and Family,
I was so saddened to hear about the loss of your precious daughter. May God give you the strength to get through this extremely tough time. You are in my thought and prayers.

To the Futterman Family;

Each of us here at BioSports, wanted you to know your family is in our prayers and thoughts. Rachel is an Angel who touched down on earth. Her soul so beautiful, she enlightened the lives of everyone blessed enough to know her. Rachel's beauty is eternal....this is not good-bye rather until you meet again.

All of our prayers with you,
Shari and Denis's family here at BioSports

Dear Tammy,
You had a beautiful talented daughter with a heart of gold! You will always have a guardian angel standing over Rachel.

Lots of LOVE,
Briana Bloss