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Cara Loughran Obituary
The Sun-Sentinel quoted Cara's aunt Lindsay Fontana's Facebook post: "She was an excellent student, she loved the beach and she loved our girls."
The Miami Herald quoted one of her neighbors on Facebook: "RIP Cara, and fly with the angels. You will be greatly missed, and we will always love you and celebrate your beautiful life."
Legacy mourns all those who died at Stoneman Douglas.
95 Entries
Carson loveless
December 20, 2024
Condolences to her family
June 11, 2020
we miss you even now cara
February 21, 2020
Rest well, dear.
Alexander L.
August 4, 2019
Hey Cara,
I am so sorry for your loss at Stoneman Douglas High School.
You could have been a junior this September and maybe graduated the next year. My sincere condolences to your parents & friends who are coping with the void made by your passing.
A.L.
How you can show support
June 16, 2018
The Irish dance community loves you dearly
May 31, 2018
Missing you everyday my beautiful Marshmellow...Love Aunt Julie
May 25, 2018
we all miss u cara
Johanna S
May 25, 2018
ORa Johanna Lillie Thomas Sward sends this with warm love and a kind body of text.
Lorne Allgood
April 20, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Although I didn't know Cara personally, I have thought of her as I have all of those whom have left us to be in the arms of our Father. May you be blessed by the memories that you have by her life.
April 7, 2018
Cara I miss you more than words can express. ❤ U Kenzie
Mrs. Andrews
March 8, 2018
My sympathy, thoughts and prayers goes out to the family during this sad and difficult time. May the prayers and support of others be a comfort to you.
TIFFANY
February 28, 2018
MY CONDOLENCED TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CARA. MY HEARTACHES FOR MY ALMA MATER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY YOU LEAM OF GOD FOR STRENGTH. HE IS THE HEARER OF PRAYERS. CALL ON HIM AND HE WILL LISTEN.
Walker family
February 28, 2018
To the Loughran family.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss of Cara. You are in our hearts and in our prayers. May the God of all comfort and the love of family and friends help to console your hearts. know that your beloved Cara is in God's memory. Hold on to the precious time and the love you shared.
February 27, 2018
To the Loughran family, In this most difficult time. I like to express my deepest condolences to you. And pray that your heart be comfort and strengthen in knowing that Our Heavenly Father promise to bring an end to all wickedness. D.J. Newton MS
Jordan Wook
February 27, 2018
I am deeply saddened by the lives lost during this shooting. I never knew Cara, but I wanted to send out my condolences to the family and friends of her.
February 27, 2018
May the family and friends draw close together and remember the good times with
her. Pray to your heavenly father for strength and guidance.
P.m.
The White Family
February 26, 2018
It's a horrible thing to lose a loved one in death. Especially when it seems so senseless. Please know that you are not alone in your feelings. Even our Heavenly Father is feeling the pain. May he be a constant part of your daily routine, through heartfelt prayer, he is ready and willing to listen. May the constant love of our caring God, your family, and friends help to soften your sadness. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Patricia Loughran
February 26, 2018
May God comfort you & your family. Give you strength, mend your broken hearts, & give you peace. My heart aches for your loss. God needed her to dance with the angels.
Kathe
February 24, 2018
My heart and prayers go out to the family of precious Cara. Such a tragic loss of life taken so young. I pray for peace in your hearts, healing for your souls, mercy for the days ahead that seem unbearably difficult and for the love and support to surround you in the moments when you feel overwhelmed with sadness and emptiness. Just breath, take one day at a time ... embrace the precious memories of Cara. (Jeremiah 29:11) Pray for a new tomorrow when life will not be burdened with senseless tragedies such as this but when all will live in peaceful unity.
Cassie Scott
February 24, 2018
When anxieties overwhelmed me,
You comforted and soothed me. Psalm 94:19.
JOY HUGGETT
February 23, 2018
My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time
February 22, 2018
You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for family during this challenging.
Pamela Chiavetta
February 22, 2018
Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. May God bless you and your family and hold them close as they go through these hard times.
Bridget Taylor
February 22, 2018
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Ashley Mitchell
February 22, 2018
Were gen3M and more;
the universe before us.
We will make you proud,
Sing you loud, Blessed 17
Until we meet again ...
Di
February 21, 2018
My heart goes out to you and the family. Hoping that you find peace in the wonderful memories you have. Heaven has gained another angel.
Amanda Annen
February 21, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Donna Duany
February 21, 2018
Cara, you will always be remembered for being a very special Cherub full of life, love and warmth! You never stopped smiling!! We are blessed to have spent so many fun and wonderful times with you and will miss you deeply. Our love and prayers are forever with you Denise, Damian, and Liam. We Love you, Donna, Alyssa and Jennifer
Joan Games
February 21, 2018
Happy Birthday, Cara! celebrate with God and his Angels!!!
Darlene Stone
February 21, 2018
So very sorry for the loss of this lovely young lady. May God comfort her family and wrap his arms around them and give the peace they are needing during this most difficult time. In my prayers
Judie Volpe
February 21, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. May the memories of this beautiful girl help carry you through. Heaven has a new angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane K
February 20, 2018
I'm am so sorry.
February 20, 2018
My deepest sympathy to your family. May the God of all Comfort heal your hearts now and in the future.
L. Johnson
Joan Games
February 20, 2018
Dear Denise and family, I am so, so sorry I truly know how devastating this. I remember when you brought Cara and Liam into the "old" salon.There is nothing I can say to ease the Pain. Prayers for all of you.
Karol S
February 20, 2018
My thoughts & prayers are with you in your time of great sorrow. May he that is ever faithful bring you comfort to strenghten and bless you. May friends and family surround you in this very sad time and faith uphold you. The lord has opened his arms to comfort and welcome your Angel Cara and welcome her home to reside until you meet again in heaven.
Karol Schweizer in St Charles, Mo.
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John, Lisa, Briona Loughran
February 20, 2018
Much love and sympathy at the loss of your beautiful daughter. We will increase our efforts to ensure that others may not have to endure such loss.
Debby Marks
February 20, 2018
Dear Denise & family,
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Love, Debby Marks
Judy Strattan
February 20, 2018
Dear Denise, I remember Cara coming to the salon when she was a little girl -- such a sweet girl with a beautiful smile. May God wrap His loving arms around you during your time of sorrow. Praying for you and the family.
The Onowu Family
February 19, 2018
May the peace of God cradle you and your family throughout this very difficult time. My prayer is that God showers you all with his continual peace that surpasses all understanding. God bless you all, with love from Dallas Texas.
Sharon Parsons
February 19, 2018
another angel is in heaven
The Brown Family
February 19, 2018
Rest among the Angels
Dina Belafqih
February 19, 2018
Rest in Peace Angel <3
Tracy Silk
February 19, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tracy Silk
February 19, 2018
Damian and Family
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your beautiful daughter.
Should you need me for anything at anytime please let me know, you are not alone.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
February 19, 2018
Damian & family, so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express our heartfelt sorrow. As a fellow superintendent & father my heart is broken with compassion for you and your family. Stay strong in the days to come. Bob Harper & family
February 19, 2018
May the love of friends, and family carry you through your grief.
patricia st louis
February 19, 2018
I would like to express my deepest condolences for your loss may you find comfort in the God of all comfort that brings comfort to those in their time of need.
Darlene Stone
February 19, 2018
My prayers go out to the family. May God be with you during these difficult days and days ahead. In my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Kris Saunders
February 19, 2018
Cara was such an important friend to Annabelle at a very difficult time in Annabelle's life. We will always remember Cara's eternal smile and her sweet giggle.
To the Loughran family, words cannot express my sorrow for your loss.
Kirby & Kanece Trim
February 19, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the beautiful memories of your loved one.
February 19, 2018
Damian and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Having lost two children I know the deep pain that feel and there is no words or actions that can remove it. God Bless you, your wife and family in this most difficult time.
Gary and Amy Sullivan and all the employee's of Sullivan Electric and Pump.
February 19, 2018
Such a precious young one. Please accept my condolences. Miles away and never met this precious daughter of yours but grieve as I see her baby face. May it provide a little piece of comfort to know others so far away care and mourn with you. May our Heavenly Father hold you tight and comfort you through his Word, Support of others and Sweet Memories. His Word promises, when anxieties overwhelm us He will comfort and soothe us. Psalms 94:19.
VH
St Louis, MO
February 19, 2018
My deepest sympathy for your family at this time. Please read psalms 121. May this bring you comfort
February 19, 2018
Damian and Family:
There are no words - we are so sorry for your loss!
To You, O Lord, we humbly entrust this child, so precious in Your sight.
Take Cara into Your arms and welcome her into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping nor pain,
but the fullness of peace and joy with Your Son and the Holy Spirit.
Amen and God Bless,
Jacky (Bonaventure)
The Ditto Family
February 19, 2018
Our sympathy to you, may God give you strength in this time.
Our family grieves with you for your beautiful child.
Brian Wylie
February 19, 2018
Damien,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter Cara. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Denise and Liam at this very difficult time and to Paddy, Lilian, your bothers and sisters and to your extended family and friends in Florida. Barney and Sally also extend their sincere and heartfelt condolences. Dad has been in touch with Paddy over the weekend.
Leila Cruz
February 18, 2018
Cara you is in my heart forever and you was jennifer one of her best friend
Alyssa Greco
February 18, 2018
As one of Cara's friends, I knew her to be a beautiful and intelligent girl. I've known Cara for a long time and I wish I had spent more time with her before this tragic accident. Her and all the other beautiful souls deserved much better and so do their families. I pray that this will never occur again and that all the families will heal. ❤
Tina & Alyssa
February 18, 2018
Cara's flame will burn forever!
Tina & Alyssa Greco
February 18, 2018
Cara,
We will forever remember your sweet, beautiful smile, and adorable voice. We still see you and the girls playing in the courtyard.
Damien, Denise and Liam,
There are no words that seem right to express how deeply sorry we are for the loss of your beautiful Cara.
We pray that God will help you through this very difficult time.
Lisa Paniale
February 18, 2018
Denise, Damian, Liam , and family. I pray you feel God's loving arms holding you tight and that you find comfort knowing sweet Cara is with Him. Cara was one of the sweetest people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. She will forever be in our hearts.
February 18, 2018
May Cara live forever in your hearts.
Sally Woods
February 18, 2018
May the love and support surrounding you bring you some comfort during this difficult time and in the days and weeks ahead.
C Singletary
February 18, 2018
I am so sorry and sad for your loss of Cara,my heart and prayers are being offered up in behalf of your family.Deep sincere condolences.Know that our God and Father is with you as you go thru this trying time.
Linda & Joe Furia
February 18, 2018
Our deepest heartfelt condolences on the loss of your sweet Cara. New Years Day 2018 gathering will forever be in our heart and memory of sweet,fun,loving Cara.
With love and prayer to the whole family.
Cheryl & Tim Kitterick
February 18, 2018
Words cannot begin to express the sorrow we feel over the loss of dear Cara. She was such a happy beautiful and sweet child. We have so many wonderful memories with the Loughran family! We love you all so much! Sending our love and heartfelt condolences. May Cara rest in peace in God's loving embrace and play with God's angels forever and ever !
Susan Havelka
February 18, 2018
Praying for comfort for Cara's family and friends.
Madison McCarthy
February 18, 2018
Cara, The School shooting was upsetting to me and your family. Your with god now so you dont have to worry about shootings anymore since youre in heaven now. My thoughts and prayers are with you Cara. Love you always.
Denise Lyons
February 18, 2018
A young life wiped out needlessly. Florida, Australia and Ireland may be separated by thousands of miles but sympathy and caring thoughts know no distance. Compassionate hugs to all of you across the miles xxoo
Moira McGowan
February 18, 2018
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Sincerest condolences to Damian, Denise, Liam and the entire Loughran family with much love from Moira and Philip McGowan and family xx
Orla Kennedy
February 18, 2018
In memory of you my cousin Cara.
I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountain like a flame.
- W.B.Yeats.
Lisa Evans
February 17, 2018
Cara,
I only know of you through this tragedy. My heart goes out to you, your family, and your friends. May you rest Peacefully at God's side now, and may your families & friends receive the Blessing of peace and strength to get through this, the most difficult time in their lives right now, knowing that in the days and weeks ahead, although much too difficult to see now, the pain will always be there, but life will get a little bit easier for them, with support, and most of all, with love. I'm so sorry this had to happen to all of you. These are my own personal thoughts and words from my heart, and I will be placing my words on each of the pages of the 17 lives that were lost.
Rest Peacefully, Cara.
Respectfully, Lisa Evans
Cindy Myers
February 17, 2018
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I know that there are no words that can comfort you at this time, but know that she is in Heaven, forever young, forever smiling, and in God's loving arms. With my deepest condolences, Cindy - Austin, Texas
Kelli Feliciano
February 17, 2018
A beautiful young girl taken way too soon. May her soul rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you Denise and your family.
Madison Day
February 17, 2018
I miss her so much beyond words can express, she was the most beautiful and sweetest person. She was one of those people that right when she walked in to a room, you knew that your mood was about to skyrocket. I am praying for her family, shes in a better place.
David Abbott
February 17, 2018
My deepest condolences, I'm so very sorry.
David Abbott
February 17, 2018
My deepest condolences, I am so very sorry.
Brian
February 17, 2018
My thoughts and prayers with cara family and may god hold cara in his arms forever.
Kathie (Funk) Kostue
February 17, 2018
There are no words to express my heart brake for your loss! Cara was a wonderful, beautiful, smart child that touched me, my heart and soul in her young years! God will keep her safe now and make her an angel to watch over you all, always! I don't even know how to begin to express my heartfelt sadness.
Such a senseless act!
Natalie Mcclenahan
February 17, 2018
There are no words to express what I feel for your family. I'm so saddened by your tragic loss. I pray knowing she is with our Lord will bring you comfort. May Cara's sweet face forever remain in your hearts and help guide you through the days ahead. My deepest condolences. My prayers, as well as all from the City, are with you all. God's garden must be beautiful, for He only takes the Best!
February 17, 2018
All of my love and thoughts goes out to the family and the friends of this sweet beautiful girl. May you rest in peace. God Bless.
Stormy Hough
February 17, 2018
My deepest condolences on the loss of your precious child. May your beautiful memories sustain and bring comfort.
Nhory Carter
February 17, 2018
RIP angel in heaven .
Scott Chamberland
February 17, 2018
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Melissa Leon
February 17, 2018
She left this world to soon to join God on the side.. she always be on our memory as the cute and happy person.. she is in better place now guardián Loughran family as a eternal angel.. we luv u!!
Niki PRettygar
February 17, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss Denise. May Cara's soul Rest In Peace
February 17, 2018
i'm so sorry for your loss.
Tammy Blalock
February 17, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one, someone this young has not even begun to live, and that right was taken away from them. Just know that they are in a better place, and that you will be together again. Prayers for all of the Families, impacted by this tragedy.
February 17, 2018
My heart and prays go out to you at this time
Stephanie Mason
February 16, 2018
Condolences to your family
Ernest beard
February 16, 2018
R.I.P.!
Rich and Tonda Roth
February 16, 2018
Memories of Cara will live forever in our thoughts. Remembering her sweet smile will hopefully heal our broken hearts. Loughran Family, we love you.
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