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May 4, 2014
Kristina & Dan,
I just discovered that the beautiful memorials I've seen for Rachel throughout this past year were for YOUR Rachel, and I'm heartbroken for you. I remember meeting her when she was about my daughter Ashleigh's age--she was bouncing all around NWCN and full of pep and smiles, just like her proud Mama. I cannot imagine your grief at losing her. My heart aches for you--I'm so very sorry.
With love, Shannon (O'Donnell) Abrams
Allison McDowell
May 4, 2014
Dan and Kristina,
It's been many years since we've been in contact, but it's never too late to pass on condolences. I only recently heard about the loss of your Rachel and I'm so terribly sorry. By all accounts, she was an amazing young woman - and beyond beautiful, just like you Kristina. It may be months later, but I'm sending my best karma your way. Any little bit might help. I wish I could give you a hug.
My love to you guys,
Allison McDowell
Lance & Tanja Pattist
December 30, 2013
Kristina, Dan, Christopher & John -
Our hearts go out to you.
Rachel was a kind soul.
Much Love.
Janell Campbell
November 20, 2013
Just heard about your baby girl. We are so so sorry.
Jay, Janell, Hannah and Matthew
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Kellie Shreve
November 19, 2013
"Her joy can be found in our laughter and her courage in our hearts, where it resonates, making us stronger. Her love is so wonderful that it lives on in each of us."
When I think of Rachel the word eternal comes to mind. I can only imagine the amazing accomplishments she would have continued to achieve over the years and the joy and love she would have instilled on those who had the pleasure of meeting her, but even with a shortened life her ripples of kindness on those who knew her will always be eternal. Her joy, laughter, smile, love, and courage will forever be with us in our hearts and memories. I'm so grateful my life was graced by Rachel's presence, and she will always be a part of me. You will forever be missed beautiful girl.
Eileen Shultz
November 14, 2013
Upon returning home from a trip this week, we learned of your heartbreak. Your family, especially you, Kris and Grandpa Willard are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Shultz Family
Kathy Davis
November 12, 2013
Search Light Moms wants to tell you how sorry we are for the passing of your Rachel. If there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. We as mothers understand the day to day pain as we search for answers.
Love and Blessings,
Search Light Moms
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Jenna Richdale
November 10, 2013
I've not stopped thinking of you, Kristina, and your family since I heard about Rachel. Her excited, shining, determined face as she worked on a drawing in first grade is etched in my heart and memory forever. Beautiful little girl, beautiful young woman. My love, my prayers are with you.
Mark Martin
November 10, 2013
Our family extends to your famuly our heartfelt sympathies...Mark and Patty Martin and family
Dana Nelson
November 9, 2013
What a beautiful service this afternoon. It was heartwarming to hear all of the wonderful memories of Rachel. I only knew her for a short time while she was in my fieldwork seminar at UW, but she struck me as a compassionate and intelligent individual, themes that I heard multiple times at the memorial. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
November 9, 2013
Dear Hashim and Jacobs Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Rachel. She was a special friend, and we enjoyed having the opportunity to spend time with her over the past 10 years.
Sincerely,
Shih Family
Doug & Stacey Waddell
November 9, 2013
Beautiful girl, may you know the peace of tranquility and the full measure of love. An indelible mark has been made upon all who have been graced by your presence. You have made a difference in this world with your kindness and love and that is a celebration. Love, the Waddell family
Debbie Lynch Grantham
November 9, 2013
Kris, My arms are forever wrapped around your heart.
Debbie
Jeff Balentine
November 9, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Rachel was such an amazing person and we feel blessed to have known her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff, Chelsea and Kelly
Trude, Larry, Greta and Wolfie
November 9, 2013
We miss you, Ria, your compassion, your heart, your gentle presence. May you be in peace.
Kris, Dan, Christopher and John, I wish you solace and comfort as you find your way through this tragedy. We love you all.
Jeff Wischman
November 9, 2013
Sadness. So sorry. So sorry.
Jeff & Brenda Johnston
November 9, 2013
Dan & Kris,
Heartbreaking
I don't think most of us have any idea what this must be like for you
May the lord help provide the needed courage and strength
Love
Mark Voorhees
November 9, 2013
I am truly sorry for your loss and the pain your family is suffering. I pray that, in time, your pain subsides and you can take comfort in knowing she will always be with you in spirit and memories.
Mike & Amy Weisner
November 9, 2013
Dear Kristina, Dan, John, & Chris
Words cannot express the feelings we have for you and the unimaginable pain you all are feeling losing your beautiful Rachel. We so wish we could take that pain away...please know we are always here for you. Our love & support ~ Mike & Amy
Vi Nguyen
November 8, 2013
Dearest Kristina,
My heart breaks for you. I know that very little if anything at all can ease the terrible sorrow you must be feeling, but I hope you can feel all of the love coming your way.
Huge hug,
Kim Hickey
November 8, 2013
Dear Kristina and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss of Rachel. I didn't have the privilege of meeting her, but I can imagine what an incredibly bright light she was in the lives of those who knew her. My heart goes out to you.
With greatest sympathy,
Robert Marotta
November 8, 2013
Dan. I am very sorry for your families loss. The death of a child must be one of the hardest things to suffer. My family and I will pray for you and yours in this great time of sorrow.
MaryAnn Niland
November 8, 2013
There are no words that can express my sorry. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
David Armstrong
November 8, 2013
Dan, it was truly heartbreaking to hear of you loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
November 8, 2013
Dear John,Kristina & Christopher, So Sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the Family. Linda Messana
Maureen Khan
November 8, 2013
Dearest Kristina, You have been, and will continue to be, in my thoughts and prayers daily. Love, Maureen
Brian & Irene Redmond
November 8, 2013
Dan & Family, our heart goes out to you all. Take comfort in knowing that Rachel has moved on to a wonderful place now with God and will always be with you.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Brian & Irene
Lisa Farley
November 8, 2013
John, Kristina and Christopher,
Words cannot begin to express the sadness that fills my heart for you. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stacey Huntington
November 8, 2013
To the Hashim family,
Rachel was wise beyond her years.
My Love to all,
Juanita & Rich Goudy
November 7, 2013
Dearest Kristina, Dan and Chris,
We heard about Rachel's passing and wanted to send our love and prayers to your family.
Juanita, Becca and James Hall
Kate, Josh & Skylar Miner/Samardick
November 7, 2013
Dear Kristina, Dan & Christopher, we send you our love, our support, and all our prayers. We will treasure Rachel's smile and her gentle, loving memory. There are no other words, but know that we are thinking of you.
Kathy Love
November 7, 2013
Dear Kristina, there are no words. Just know that you & your family are in our thoughts and in our hearts always. Much Love, Danny & Kathy Love
Julie Bomgren
November 7, 2013
Dear Kristina, I want to wish you and your family "Peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your hearts forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs...
Karen Nordstrom
November 7, 2013
Kristina, my heart goes out to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like Rachel was a wonderful and generous person, just like her mom.
Kimberly Husch
November 7, 2013
Dear Kristina, Dan, Christopher,and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you blessing of comfort and peace as you mourn the loss of beautiful Rachel.
Kimberly Winters Husch and Family
November 6, 2013
Kristina, Dan and Chris,
Our hearts go out to you and your extended family during this very difficult time. I know that Rachel's smile will brighten heaven just like it did here on earth. She will forever be missed. We are here for you whenever you need us.
-The Snider Family
Stephanie Bastin-Wells
November 6, 2013
Kristina,
I have thought of little else since learning of Rachel's passing. Words cannot convey the love and support I am sending to you and your family.
While I did not have the opportunity to meet Rachel, I do know that her mama is one of the strongest and most beautiful women I have ever had the honor to know. I have every confidence that Rachel's spirit reflected you throughout her life.
My heart is with you and your family.
Alan Plummer
November 6, 2013
We are sorry for your loss. Rachel was great and wonderful young woman.
- the Plummer Family
Allie Pennington
November 6, 2013
Hashim family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I am a cousin of the Downs' family and, while I only spent one weekend getting to know Rachel a few years back, I remember her and I helping Amanda get ready for high school graduation together. I know she means so much to their family as I'm sure many others. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Gabriel Diaz
November 6, 2013
Hashim family, I have been thinking of all the great memories Rachel and I shared in our time in South Africa. In four weeks that went by way too fast, we all became a family. It's hard to accept that she is gone, but I will continue to celebrate her life. Rachel was an amazing young lady, and it was an honor to have known her.
Jill Boltmann
November 6, 2013
Kristina and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you be surrounded by all the love being sent your way.
Aalana Stewart
November 6, 2013
Deepest condolences to the Hashim family, though my time spent with Rachel in South Africa was short and sweet it was evident she was an amazing, intelligent and beautiful young lady. My prayers are with all friends and family X
Laurelee Graham
November 6, 2013
Kristina and family;
My heart is breaking for you. I just spoke w her last thursday.... They were walking from class laughing.....
She was always such a sweet, shy little thing, waaaay back in preschool! She grew into such a stunningly beautiful, sweet charming and smart young lady.
Please know she will be remembered with a smile by so many.I am sending many hugs and prayers your way.
Melanie Cross
November 6, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Hashim family. Rachel was an extraordinary friend and I am blessed to have know her. She had a positive impact on everyone she met and will forever be missed and in my heart. I will always remember her smiling and laughing as we walked together with the elephants in South Africa. My prayers are with you always.
Janet Jordan
November 6, 2013
Kristina and Family - Way to soon to say good bye to such a lovely source of light. May all of you know that we are here to provide any possible support we can. All of you will remain in our thoughts and prayers. What an amazing angel you have in your midst to keep her close and you all safe. God Bless. Love from the Jordan family (Janet, Kevin, Greg and Kaleena)
Kim Barkley
November 6, 2013
Kristina and family:
My heart is broken for you. I pray for God to give you peace and for happy memories of Rachel to carry you during this devastating time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Kim
Ryan Lucas
November 6, 2013
I had only met Rachel once before her passing, but it was evident she was a great girl and a joy to be around. So devastating when someone so young and so promising leaves this Earth prematurely. RIP Rachel.
Sharon Hobbie
November 6, 2013
Dan, I am so sorry to hear the news about Rachel. Spoke with Shelva last night and my heart was broken. You,Christine and family are in my prayers and heart at this difficult time. Keep the faith and God will be there for all of you. What a beautiful girl! Love you, Sharon
Brooke McManigal
November 6, 2013
Rachel had an aura about her that made her so special. Her spirit and kind soul will always be remembered. My deepest condolences, you are in my prayers.
Marcello Mottola
November 6, 2013
Kristina and family, you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers, words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Here is a prayer that provided comfort to our family when we lost a loved one suddenly and very young, I hope it will provide you with some comfort too:
Death is nothing...
I have only gone somewhere else; as if I am in the next room. I am always me and you are always you. What we were before for each other, we still are. Call me with the same name that you always gave me, that is familiar to you; speak to me in the same affectionate way you always did. Don`t change the tone of your voice, don`t have an air of solemn and sadness. Continue to laugh what made us laugh, those little things that we liked when we were together. Pray, smile and think of me. My name will always be as familiar as before; but say it without a trace of darkness or sadness. Our lives have the same meaning that it always had; it is a continuation that can never be broken. Why should I be out of your thoughts and your mind only because you don`t see me. I am not far away. I am just around the corner. Be reassured that everything is well. You will find my heart and you will find the purest tenderness. Dry your tears and don`t cry, if you love me…your smile is my peace.
St. Augustine
Damon Roach
November 6, 2013
Please accept my sincere condolence. You are in my thoughts.
Dhirendra Singh
November 6, 2013
Dan, words will never be enough to express my deepest sympathy, but I pray that Gods love will provide comfort to you and your family in this saddest of times.
Julie and Kevin Sparks (Stuht)
November 6, 2013
Dan, Kristina and Chris, our heartfelt sorrow goes out to you! We are so, so sorry for your loss. Rachel was an amazing person. She was a delightful friend for Kylie all through elementary school. She had a beautiful smile and a beautiful heart. We are praying for you all.
Karen Wannenburg
November 5, 2013
Dear Hashim Family,
Rachel spent 2 weeks volunteering with us in June last year. She was a quiet, lovely girl who got along with everybody and her contribution to our community is so valued and appreciated. Our thoughts and prayers are with all her family and friends. Love from the VA32 team
Suzann Vincent
November 5, 2013
You are in our hearts and in our prayers. May you all lean on the strength of your family and friends, now, and every day forward. Suzann and Peter Vincent
Elliott Wiser
November 5, 2013
Rachel I will always remember your laugh and when you would play with the little pop-up toy I had in my office at Northwest Cable News. To Kristina and Dan, my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Elliott Wiser.
Kajsa Sporseen
November 5, 2013
I wish everyone the strength to miss her and let her go, my good thoughts go out to everyone.
Steve Swank
November 5, 2013
My sincere and heart felt prayers for Kristina and the entire family. The words of the obit are true to all who love and miss a dear family member or friend. Thanks for those words and may time pass with continued thoughts of love and great memories.
Don, Olivia & Lena Davis
November 5, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this painful and difficult time.
We can't imagine your pain, we are so sorry.
Our love to you all.
Henry Liu
November 5, 2013
Dan, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. With sincere sympathy.
kelly gray
November 5, 2013
Kristina words can not express the sorrow that I feel for you. May God bless and keep you and your family during this difficult time.
ashley serafin
November 5, 2013
Rachel was a nanny for our family several summers ago. My girls adored her as did I. When she had the opportunity to meet Shawn White, she had him autograph a report my daughter had done on him at school. She is such a lovely human being. We are grieving her loss and for you, her family, whom she always spoke lovingly about. Sending you our deepest sympathy, love and prayers.
November 5, 2013
My Friends Dan & Kristina and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
May God give you peace and comfort
Love you all
Rick & Ruby Martin (Cincinnati Ohio )
Emily Estey
November 5, 2013
Dear Kristina and Family -
There are no words for the grief you must be feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please take care of yourself and feel the love and prayers we are all sending.
Hugs to you - Emily
Tara Auerbach
November 5, 2013
Dear Kristina, Dan and Chris,
Rachel was absolute perfection to me. She held herself to a higher standard than most. I wish she would have known she was first among equals.All our love,
Tara and Alex Auerbach.
Heidi and Pete
November 5, 2013
My dear sweet niece, your loving heart and beautiful grace will live on in our memory forever...
Brad Torr
November 5, 2013
Dan, my heart hurts for you and Kristina. I'm certain the loving memories you have enjoyed will remain embedded in your hearts forever. Know you are in my prayers during this difficult time.
Pam Guinn
November 5, 2013
Kristina and Dan --
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Irvin Alejandro
November 5, 2013
Dan, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Tabatha Stephens
November 5, 2013
Kristina, there are no words adequate enough to express my sorrow. I'm praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
November 5, 2013
Christine and Dan: Carolyn and I were shocked to learn of your tragedy. Our prayers are with you as you mourn, and pray that healing will occur in its proper time. With lover, Carolyn and Eric Van
Dave Carle
November 5, 2013
Dan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time...
Nahuel Villegas
November 5, 2013
At a time such as this, words cannot express our feelings. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts.
CALA Team
Alan Schmuck
November 5, 2013
My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Dan. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Heather Barber
November 5, 2013
Dan, my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marcelo Euler
November 5, 2013
My sincere condolence to the family for the loss.
Nadine Sauvage
November 4, 2013
So sorry for your loss of Rachel.
Love, Nadine and Rod
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