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Mel Parker
December 28, 2007
Vicky,
Words can't explain how much I miss you. Things will never be the same. I will miss your big hugs and meeting you at tim hortons to catch up. I valued our friendship so much and it amazed me how you were friends with everyone. Thanks for always having my back, I know you still do. I love and miss you.
Amanda Reuther
December 28, 2007
hey vicky, im ganna miss you so0o much! ill always have the memorie with u. you were alwasy there when i needed you, weather it was to just have fun with or talk to me..thank you for everything. my deepest reguards to ur family as well, safe to safe, ill see you soon dont worry ill be goining u someday, until then, i jsut ask that you watch over me and guide me the best you can..thank u again for everything!! i love u vicky!
greta induni
December 26, 2007
Our Aunt will be missed very much. I hope you girls are hanging in there. I mjust wanted you to know the 7 of us are thinking of the 7 of you. The Foltz girls
Elizabeth Moore
December 25, 2007
I am so proud of all the things that you have done in your life. It is hard to know that you are gone so soon. I miss you so much and want to thankyou for all the fun times i have had in school with you. Tell andy i said hi, miss you. Merry Christmas.
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K P
December 22, 2007
Wow. I don't even know where to start. You got me through some rough days and you didn't even know it the whole time. Its really weird how we met as kids and then met again as adults. Crazy huh? I know you were in my life for a reason and I am so happy to have known you and let you touch my life. You will not be forgotten.
Amanda Rebelo
December 21, 2007
I am a student at Medaille College but never had the honor of meeting Vicky. I have lost friends much to early in life so I wanted to express my deepest, heartfelt sympathy to Vicky's family and friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Medaille is a small community so I know Vicky will be remembered by everyone whose lives she touched. I'm sorry I never got to meet her but I can tell by the smile she has in her pictures that she was a truly loving and wonderful person. God Bless
Jeremy Winters
December 21, 2007
You are in our prayers...God Bless you Victoria. You will be looked over by all of us and your angels above.
greg Grzelak
December 20, 2007
Wow. This is quite a shock. I'm very sorry to learn of Vicky's sudden passing. She was such an outgoing and sweet young lady. I enjoyed the few moments that we were able to share. I'll always remeber the little chats we would have when we saw each other. I'll always remember that bright sunshine smile she always had when we talked. I know you are in a better place now and I won't soon forget you.
Chris B
December 20, 2007
I never thought you would go so fast. I wanted to tell you so many things but now they must wait. I will allways have a part of you in me, my son will allways know his aunt vicky. i will allways remember the wonderfull things that we shared, i don't want to beleive that you are gone, i really want to say that i love you so much and that you made me a very happy person. I wanted you to be a big part in Brocktons life, but now i hope you will look over him and please watch over my new family. i love you vicky, i want you to allways remember that. i can't wait till the day i can see you again, my tears will flow for many years to come, their is no one in this world that can replace you. so as i end this, i want to say rest in peace vicky, my sister, my godparent, i will allways have a place in my heart for you. i will look for you when my time is up, save me a spot next to you............. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH VICKY, words can no longer express the pain and grief i feel, bye my sister, you will be missed forever.
Jennifer Goetzinger
December 19, 2007
Vicky ,
Wow this happened so suddenly. Im going to miss you with all my heart. You were a wonderful person with the greatest personality. Life isnt going to be the same without you. I will never forget the criple fights, spice girl singing, beating up on dave, the sexy back dance, the flood and being your roomie for 2 weeks, and the PARTY BOX! those will always be kept in my heart and never to be forgotten. i would give anything to have you back. IM GOING TO MISS YOU VICKY! you were an amazing person. LOVE YOU!
scott solotes
December 19, 2007
vicky it was just the other night we had such a good time at the xmas party little did i know it would be our last. I still cant believe your gone.All the late nights at timmy hoes all the good times and laughs will never be forgoten only missed. you always called me dad and i was honered you thought of me that way i felt the same about you you were like a daughter to me I LOVE YOU VICKY AND MISS YOU RIP ILL SEE WHEN I GET THERE
Jill Kent
December 19, 2007
My thought and prayers are with Vicky's family and friends. My heart goes out to you all...
December 19, 2007
I didnt know vicki as well as everybody else did but i knew of her and who she was. She was the best person anybody could meet. She was always nice and fun to hang out with. She always brighten the room she walked in. I know that we lost someone very special and someone who could have made a difference in this world. I know i will never forget her and never believe she is gone.
Matt
December 18, 2007
Vicky, I really only got to know you for a short time, a single semester to be exact but the impact you have left on me will never fade. You were that one person who was always upbeat no matter what. Always, you had a smile plastered on your face despite the fact we had a 9:30 am class. I just want you to know that you brightened my day every day. Your sense of humor will never be forgotten, you were truly an amazing person and i will never forget how happy you made me and everyone else around you! To Vicky's family - you are all in my prayers
Mr. Doktor
December 18, 2007
Vicky, I will always remember your smiling face in math class when I had you in 7th grade. You always had that way that made the rest of us smile. I hope you are in a better place. We will miss you.
Heather Parwulski
December 18, 2007
My Dearest Victoria *Beep* Balcom,
I know how much you hated people saying your full name, so I'll keep writing it how I always have. Vicky, words can't explain the pain I've endured since you've been gone. From the very first day I met you and we "pretended to be friends" at Granny's you have been a huge part of my life. Not many friends know the first day they met and actually have an "anniversary", but we did and I'll always remember March 17, 2006 as the day when I met my best friend. We were even goofy enough to celebrate our "one year" this past St. Patrick's Day! I don't think there was one day last summer that we didn't spend together, and even though your name began with a 'V', you were and will always be the first name in my phone. I'll miss all of the good times we've shared, all of our songs, all the times you made me feel better when I was down. I never knew that I would cry when looking back on the songs that used to make us laugh. But this isn't one of those times when I'm crying and I say "Oh well" and you're there to say "It's not 'Oh well', it's like 'OH NO!!'" and I would laugh...and that's the hardest part. Vicky, you were my best friend and I want you to know that I love you so much. You came into my life and made it so much better. Your smile, your laugh, your hugs...things I will never forget. And although I can't ever possibly say enough about how much I will miss you, I hope you will always know how much you meant to me and that I love you Victoria, and you will always be in my heart.
Love Always,
Heather...
...or to you,
SUNSHINE (You light up my life too)
ASTRONAUT (Remember those gloves?)
C2 (We are still the only ones who know what that means!)
SLIM HEATHER (To your ConVicky)
To her family,
I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through right now. Please know that I loved Vicky so much and I will always be here for you just as I was for her and she was for me. I know in my heart that she will forever watch over us.
Jayson Wall
December 18, 2007
VICKY I NEVER THOUGHT THAT THE LAST TIME I WOULD TALK TO YOU IS OVER THE INTERNET. IT’S SO HARD FOR ME TO EXCEPT THAT I TOLD YOU THAT I WOULD CALL YOU THE NEXT DAY BECAUSE YOU WANTED TO TALK TO ME. I NEVER GOT THAT CHANCE TO CALL YOU THAT DAY IN STEAD I RECIEVED A CALL FROM MY MOM THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET. WHEN SHE TOLD ME WHAT HAPPENED I COULDNT BELIEVE WHAT I WAS TOLD. I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW SOMETHING SO HORIBLE CAN HAPPEN TO SOMEONE WHO IS SUCH A GOOD PERSON. SOMEONE WHO CAN MAKE YOU SMILE AND LAUGH WHEN YOU WERE FEELING DOWN. VICKY HAD SO MANY FRIENDS I DONT THINK THAT WE COULD GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT HER NOT RUNNING IN TO SOMEONE. I AM SO GLAD THAT DURING HER TIME SHE WAS ABLE TO MEET SO MANY PEOPLE WHO CARED ABOUT HER SO MUCH. TO ALL THOSE WHO HAD THE PRIVILADGE TO MEET VICKY BE GLAD THAT YOU WERE APART OF THE MEMORIES OF SUCH AN AMAZING PERSON. VICKY I KNO THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WATCHING DOWN ON US. KNO THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS AND FOREVER WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS. I LOVE YOU VICKY
aynonms
December 18, 2007
To a great true friend, well established person, and loved by many. As many people are morning the loss, we cant help but think you are in a better place. Your spirit will always be with us forever. You never left us and never will. You are such an unforgetable young laady that touched the hearts of so many. You could always put a smile on anyone even on the coldest person face. I truly wish and pray for your loving family ,day in, and out for only all of everyones ,including mines, faith to help them through this tough time. But physicaly you may nhot be with us, but always and forever you will be in each and everyones hearts. And until we meet again... God Bless and you will truly never ever be forgot. Love and prayers.
Amber Solotes
December 18, 2007
Somethimes thing are not fair this one of the many things and life that are not fair!i cant belive this i talk to you the night before and then you go and leave us you dont know how much everyone misses you!my mother and my father everyone.once i heard that you were gone i did not believe it at all,you were so full of energy!you were an amazing person we started off on a bad foot (well you know why hahaha).i remember those late nights and you used to go out to timmy hoes and see everyone beat up brads car like everyday after he got it.wow you had me laughin so hard that i couldnt breath but those were fun times.i wonder if you rember when i broke my ankle and all you did was make fun of me and call me gimpy.or can you walk
?did u just get new feet?good times always fun and exciting each and every day that you were around.well we had a hopefully again some day have some fun days everyone misses you so much.i HATE that you had to go now all i see is people crying and and wishing that you were back.the thing that i liked the most about you is that you were a very incouraging person.and you always kept my mother and father happy just about everyday my mom would come home from timmy hoes and have a story to tell about you.so would my father i would not be a school nite and my dad would go out to tim hortons and have coffee and sit around and talk to you and my dad would come in the house and he would be in a good mood and i would ask him why he was so happy and he would tell me about all of the hillarious things that you did.i remember the one time i went out to tim hortons and you wanted to play soccer but i could not play cause i broke my ankle.dad wouldnt play cause he was too busy drinkin his coffee so you decided to play with yourself and kick the ball at the building and i came back and hit brads car.well wait for me. maybe come visit but dont scare me like knock stuff off my dresser, just let me know that you are there.
Erik Bernardi
December 17, 2007
Vick-
Thank you for being one of the few that made me feel important as a teacher, coach, and mentor. I can only hope that before you left us, you instilled some determination into those who need it. You'll serve as a role model to many.
Lee & Rose Clapsadle
December 17, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Michael Wittman
December 17, 2007
Things in life never go as planned, and to this day we all get surprises. This is one of the biggest. Vicky touched so many lives in her short 19 years. She will be greatly missed in the community. My heart and prayers are with her and her family.
Meghan Tuttle
December 17, 2007
my thoughts and prays are with you. I went to BOCES with Vivki and she is an amazing lady. She will be missed greatly
Keith Hall
December 17, 2007
Dear Family and Friends,
I had the pleasure of being Advisor to the Tri-Community Ambulance Service (Sanborn) Explorer Post-715 for several years. Vicky was one of my Explorers and I want to let you know that I count my time with her as one of my many many blessings. You are in my thoughts and prayers....
December 17, 2007
VICKY MY SISTER AND MY BEST FRIEND I LOVE YOU. I MISS YOU. I KNOW YOUR VERY HAPPY NOW THAT YOU ARE WITH JESUS! I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER ALL OF US. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.
Tony and Melissa Heary
December 17, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Christina Smith
December 17, 2007
Vicki..You will be missed greatly..I know you are in a better place..my thoughts and prayers with your family and friends
Kelli Grembowicz
December 17, 2007
It is just so hard to understand how such a horrific thing could happen to such a miraculous person. Vicki, there wasnt a day go by where you didnt put a smile on someones face. You had to be one of the most tender caring hearted people I have ever known. With all of your blessings and remarkable things you have done for everyone, you certainly will never ever be forget, and will forever and always be in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you.
Sarah Gocher
December 17, 2007
To my Toria,
I miss you more than you could ever know. I thank you for giving me this opportunity to know you. You were/are an amazing person and I am glad I got to be your best friend. You taught me so many things about myself. You taught me to be strong and to stand up for things that were hard in my life. You always were there for me whenever i needed you. I appreciate every nice thing you have ever done for me. I am listening to our song. Breathe you in by my favorite band. I found out what you got me for xmas and thank you for always thinking of me. Heres a quick quote that i need to write from our song, "when things dont go my way I still carry on and on just to say..Ive always been strong I cant make this happen bc i need to breathe I WANNA BREATHE YOU IN" You will always be with me in everything I do and i know you will be with me when Im scared to be driving. I thank you for being with me all day during the storm bc i did way too much driving and i thank you for guiding me. And dont you worry about your grandma I will be there for her, I feel so much better that you will waiting for her in heaven. Thank god they dont give out speeding tickets in heaven. I know you will be looking down on me and i will make you proud. I miss you wayyyy tooo much toria. I miss everything we did together. AWWWW SNAP...DFT...UNCLE Gs..the stupid welcome hug we would do where i would be at tim hortons, standing far away from you, then getting into my running stance..running at you and then jumping in your arms for my big "HIII" bear hug, just everything we shared together every single day i will never forget as long as i live. We will always be each others spine and best friend. I love you more than words...please visit me when you can..even if it scares me ...just dont turn off the lights on me you know im scared of the dark...but just please visit me because ill miss you way to much...but im sure i will see you in heaven one day and we can definately re-live all of our memories all over again but we just continue them all over again forever. I love you babe.
Your best friend
Your spine
Your babe
Your Goochie
Your Timmy Hoe
Your Tommy Hoe
Your party partner
Your bestest friend in the entire world
Sarah A Gocher
Todd Richards
December 17, 2007
Vicky was a very special person. Beneath a rough and tough exterior beat a gentle and giving heart. I had the pleasure of coaching Vicky in shot and Discus at Lockport and was her science instructor at BOCES. Like all students, she had her good and her bad days. But in all instances she had a passion for life and shared that with those who were around her. She was always ready with a quick smile and a “Hey, how ya doin’ coach?” I’m doing fine Vicky. Today’s a bad day, but I’ll be OK. Thanks for asking.
Nicole Rossi
December 17, 2007
Vicki, I know we weren't real close but I knew you enough to say I miss you right now. We've talked and partied plenty of times and you were a riot, I loved being around you as did everyone else. I know you had a caring heart and alot of love for everyone you knew. You, so young, were taken away from us too soon, but now you are in a much better place watching over everyone you loved and cared for. We love you and miss you!!! To her family, know that she is still here in spirit and always will be beside you, guiding you - my thoughts and prayers to you.
JUNIOR
December 17, 2007
VICKY I MISS YOU. YOU HAVE BEEN A GREAT FRIEND.I KNOW YOUR VERY HAPPY NOW BEING WITH JESUS. NOW YOU HAVE A JOB TO DO AND THAT IS TO BE A SPECIAL GUARDIAN ANGEL OVER ALL OF US.
CHRISTINA BALCOM
December 17, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Russ LiPuma
December 17, 2007
Someone once said, "No one's death comes to pass without making some impression, and those close to the deceased inherit part of the liberated soul and become richer in their humanness."
Vicki, I've only known you for a short time, but in that time you've made an impression. A friendly, positive impression that I will remember always. God Bless
Whitney Hamilton
December 17, 2007
i didnt know you that long, but for the time that i did, you were always very accepting, and nice. you always wanted evryone to get a long and have fun. i thank you for all of the fun times throughout high school! you will be missed by many!
Erica, Lindsey, Kim, Shala, Lora
December 17, 2007
We shared many laughs and good times with vicky. She was an amazing person that will be truely missed! Our hearts and prayers go out to all her friends & family.
With Love from her roomates in apartment 321.
Samantha, Vicky, and Sarah
Samantha Sibilio
December 16, 2007
One picture of so many we have...
Great times to be remembered!
Samantha Sibilio
December 16, 2007
Wow there is so much to say....you were the most unqiue person i knew and always knew how to make someone laugh. Ill never forget the great times and laughs we would all have in sarah's basement/garage. I loved how you called me sammy...you will truely be missed and we will all think about you all the time and will be in our prayers. My love goes out to your family!!
Love always
Jill Moss
December 16, 2007
Vicki you were one of the friendliest person i have ever met. Never forget them gym days with Mrs. Strong You will surely be missed by many but not forgotten Rest in peace Vicki
jim dietrich
December 16, 2007
To the Balcom family,our thouhts and prayers will be with you all in your sorrow. the Dietrich family Jim,Josh and Jerica Rons helper at R&D detail
Ann Orszulak
December 16, 2007
Vicki..I will miss you everyday, there isn't a minute that goes by that i don't think about you..I love you so much and miss you that i want you to know you will always be in my heart. Love Mom
Dorothy Pavlovich
December 16, 2007
Hi Vicki..This is grandma (G-Unit)As you called me. I will miss you and i will love you with all my heart and you will always be part of me. I know your in heaven with Jesus,and i will never forget you.
Terry Herring
December 16, 2007
I will miss all the times we spent chilling at skateland. All the fun times we had in highschool. You will be missed very much Vicky. Until next time...
Austin McDonough
December 16, 2007
All i can say is that im going to miss you so much! And when i talked to you 1:45am and telling me that you loved me, i just hope you know how much you were loved in return, by everyone. I love you and its just not the same without you already.
Lindsey Creasey
December 16, 2007
Vicki...or HEYYYY GIRLLLL!... like you always said when I saw you. You were such an amazing girl, and friends with everyone. It's hard to believe you're gone. I cant tell you how many people's lives you've played a part in. We all miss and love you so much.
Christopher Sherman
December 16, 2007
I will greatly miss her. We played softball togather and went to church togather. I wish I would have been able to see her one last time. I will Greatly miss her jokes and extreamly caring attitude. I will miss her dearly and Loved you. You where a great friend.
Christa Provenzano
December 16, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.We will cherish the happy memories of the soccer games.Vicky was a true team player and brought smiles to the faces of her team mates.We hope you find comfort in knowing she is in the arms of Jesus.God Bless You All,Joe,Christa,Nicci and Sammi Provenzano
CONSUELA SHIPP
December 16, 2007
I DON'T KNOW HER, I CAN FEEL THE PAIN OF HER PARENTS,I HAVE KIDS MY SELF,GOD BLESS THE FAMILY.
Terry Orszulak & family
December 16, 2007
Vicky was my niece, who was more of a daughter of mine, she always was a outgoing person, & loved life. I'm going to miss you. No day will be the same without you around any more, but i do believe you are happy & free as you always liked to be. Bless you Vicky, love always your "Uncle T".
Lauren Kneussle
December 15, 2007
Sometimes things in life just really don't seem fair. This is NOT fair! Vicky you have blessed so many of our lives and have definitely put a smile on all of our faces over the years.You were a sincere and loyal friend to so many different people. You will be greatly missed, we love you! God Bless you and your family~
Shannon Langdon
December 15, 2007
Crazy this happened , honestly still can't accept it or explain how I felt when I found out . You were and still are a very special person 2 me Vick.Considered you like my little sister. Will never forget you or the memories we had .
LASHANELL MYLES
December 15, 2007
WHERE DO I START,VITORIA A. BELCOM WHICH I CALLED HER VICKY I KNOW HER SINCE ELEMARTY SCHOOL SHE WAS SUCH A HAPPY PERSON.WHEN THERE WAS A PROBLEM...SHE WOULD SOLVE IT..SHE USE TO BE MY OFFICE PARTNER IN HIGH SCHOOL..SHE WAS THE ONLY PRESON I KNEW THAT COULD WALK INTO A ROOM WITH NO FRIEND AN COME OUT WITH A ROOM FULL OF THEM.SHE HAD A BRIGHT PERSONALITY,SHE WAS SMART, AN SHE KNEW WHAT SHE WANTED OUT OF LIFE..THATS WHAT I LIKED ABOUT HER..."VICKY I WILL NEVER FOR GET YOU,YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED BUT..NEVER FORGOTTEN".
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