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Memories and Condolences
for Rachel Grafe
Kerri Prest
November 23, 2008
Hey Rachel, I miss you so much. I remember when I was little you used to babysit me and you would get so aggrivated over the littlest things that I would ask you. We had some good times but not enough. I love you and miss you so much big cous.
Lauren Anderson
November 13, 2008
Though I didn't know Rachel, I felt I should pay my condolences to her family and friends. I know this must be a hard time for you.
Jenna Cannon
November 13, 2008
I will never forget all the memories i have had with Rachel.All the times playing softball in the house with Ashlei,Amanda, and myself.Knocking multiple things down and sliding into things was definitely fun.Or even the times we used to argue about who was going to be on your team.We definitely all looked up to you.The times we even played truth or dare and you dared us to make out with the wall.Or when you made Amanda eat those jalpeno peppers and she pretty much cried because she said she didnt like hott things.Or the time that i was the first one to fall asleep and you and Christy put my underwear in the freezer and i got so mad at yall.That was definitely the good ole days.I miss the times walking into your room to ask you a question and you would be watching friends and you would pause the show just to answer my question but not only did you do that you showed me all the new cloths you had bought and all the recent pictures you had taken.I will miss those days so much.You know ms.Dana said you knew if Rachel liked you and you knew if she didnt and to me i feel like me and Rachel got along just fine and i will always cherish that so much.Rachel was such an inspiration to many people but not just to some people but to me and im pretty sure to Amanda to.To me Rachel was beautiful outside along with inside.I will definitely hold every memory of me and Rachel close to my heart and i will never forget her.To me she was family and will always be.I will forever miss and love you Rachel.
Lisa Cannon
November 13, 2008
I sit here at a loss for words thinking what shall I write as I'm reading other entries then the words BEAUTIFUL, OUTSPOKEN, BALL OF ENERGY caught my eyes oh how these words describe you but what was left out was VIBRANT, INTELLIGENT AND WITTY. Now that describes you to a T.. but what we loved most about you was your smile, and your care free attitude that you were going to do things your way, on your terms and on your time.You will always be in our hearts, forever in our thoughts and you'll never be forgotten. We love you Rach..
To my dearest Friend Dana, I'm soo deeply saddened by your loss. As parents we are not supposed to bury our children and certainly not one as young as Rachel.I hope you find comfort in knowing that Rachel was loved and will be missed by so many people.You and Phil are in my thoughts and know that I'm here for you. As you travel the roads ahead know that Rachel will be by your side and together we'll remember her life and the love we all have for her.
I love you, your Friend
To my dear sweet Amanda know that Rachel will always live in your heart and may your thoughts of your sister make you smile when you think of her. Lean on your friends as you walk the path of life ahead. Know that Jenna and I are here for you when ever you need us. I love you.
Larry and Peggy Holmes
November 12, 2008
To the Grafe family:
Our prayers and condolences are extend for you and to you. Such a loss cannot be fathomed, but find comfort in knowing that the Lord is in this situation with you, and that His plan is not always our plan, and that there is a reason for everything. She is in a much better world than the one we have to fight every day, and the loss is ours to deal with. Be comforted that your friends care about you and that the Lord is with you.
Dawn Raffray Miller
November 11, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Mallory Comeaux
November 10, 2008
Rachel was a beautiful, outspoken, ball of energy. My memories with her will always be cherished and never forgotten. She is now with God in a much better place. Rachel, please watch over your family and friends. Keep us all strong!
I love you Rach and I will always miss you my angel!!
My deepest and most sincere sympathy..
Jeff Brown
November 9, 2008
The memory is still very fresh in my mind of when you were around 6,7 and 8 and I used to pull you in the wagon in the front yard when I was next door at Rebecca's house. You would have these little pigtails in your hair and I would act like they were handle bars on a motorbike. I of course was about 15 and dating Rebecca. Everytime you were outside you would giggle and say, "Mr. Jeff you can't get my pony tails." I can still hear your voice and see your beautiful face. After Rebecca moved away you grew up and when I did see you again I would be in shock. Although, when you were around 15 or so you remembered when you were little and we all laughed. I then saw you walk across the stage with Zack at your graduation and again I smiled at the thought of you running around the front yard with your pony tails. I am very sad for you and the family and I am lost for words. I will have those memories of you and will tell the stories every chance I get. I will always remember that little voice. I will continue to pray for your Mom, Dad and Sisters. God Bless.
Marian Martin
November 9, 2008
Rachel,
You were the light of my eyes, knowing I would never have a child of my own, you were it.....I saw you that Sunday before I left town - I had to wake you up as you were still sleeping at 11am, if I only knew, I love you Rachel take care of PawPaw till the rest of us see you both again.
Nanny
Mom
November 9, 2008
Rachel, your were my first baby girl. I loved you to pieces. When you were very little we were more like friends. We would stay up late (without dad knowing) and watch movies together. Our favorites were Steel Magnolias and Beaches. We watched them endlessly. I know that you knew how much I loved you because I told you all the time, but please know that there will forever be an emptiness in my heart until I see you again.
Aaron Wilkie
November 8, 2008
Dana and family,
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. My prayers and deepest sympathies are with your family at this most difficult time
Jan Skelton
November 8, 2008
I send my deepest sympathy to Amanda and all of Rachel's family. She was a beautiful and gifted young lady who I know everyone will miss tremendously. I taught Rachel 7th grade honors English and 8th grade Publications. She was an excellent student. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Ms. Jan Skelton
Beatrice Crosby
November 7, 2008
Dear Phil, Dana, Amanda, Michelle, Pat and Phil Sr.,
Our hearts are heavy with grief for Rachel’s entire family. Rachel’s beautiful life and life as we knew it has changed and will never be the same again. We know we must move forward and we’ll find a way to make it from one day to the next but never will a day go by without many sad but also sweet thoughts of Rachel as a child, a girl and the young woman everyone knew and loved.
Rachel had to be smiling down this week to see how many people fondly remembered her, loved her lively spirit and cared for her family.
Together, with faith, prayers and God’s help, we will all begin to heal and find "purpose" in our lives as Rachel recently had. God bless our New Orleans family. We love you all and we will always love Rachel.
With sincerest sympathy,
Beatrice, Lonzo, Nolan and Megan Crosby
Tina Russell
November 7, 2008
To the Grafe Family:
My deepest condolences on your loss. Rachel was a wonderful, funny, spunky girl and a joy to be around. There will be a definite void left behind. Your grief will be shared by all who knew her.
-Tina Russell & son, Sheldon Cassagne(Riverdale classmate)
Brittney Rhea
November 7, 2008
Rachel, I can still replay countless conversations we had throughout our middle and high school years. I always told you how you are such a Barbie doll. After graduation, I only saw you just one time, it hurts me day by day to know that I wont see you again, my greatest sympathy goes to you, I love you beautiful!
Laura(Bender),Earlis Jr, Earlis III, & Lydia Fayette
November 7, 2008
Dana and family I am so very sorry for your loss. I can only amagine your pain, my heart and love goes out to you in this time of grief. May god bless and keep you.
Aunt Paige
November 7, 2008
I remember very well the day Rachel was born. It was a very exciting day. The first grandchild and niece on both sides of the family. Everyone couldn’t wait to spoil her, and spoil her we did. The first thing the doctor said when he came out the delivery room was get that child some shoes, she’ll be able to walk home. She weighed s whopping 10 ½ lbs. There was no stopping her after that.
Rachel and I were very close when she was younger. I had no children of my own at the time and loved having her with me. I remember the first movie we watched together laying on the sofa, “Little Mermaid”. I must have watched that movie with Rachel a million times. How I wish I could watch it with her again. I took Rachel to her first concert, Reba McIntire. She was so cute dressed in her little jeans and western looking shirt. I think she even had on cowboy boots. From there, her mom and I with grandma and grandpa Martin in tow took her to see Garth Brooks. She thought she was something else.
I was there with Dana and Phil for most of Rachel’s “firsts”, first communion, confirmation and everything in-between. Unfortunately, I did miss her graduation.
Rachel is not alone in heaven. She has a few friends there and a few relatives, but, most importantly, she’s back with her pawpaw Martin who loved her more than life itself.
Rachel was and still is in my heart a wonderful and beautiful young woman. She lived life to the fullest. I will miss her dearly.
Latasha Marshall
November 7, 2008
Sorry for your lost. Rachel I know you're in a better place now looking down on us. I'm going to miss you and will remember all the goodtimes we had. To the Grafe family I will keep praying with and for you as we live through this tragedy. May God continue to keep blessing you and stay strong.
Don DeBarbieris
November 7, 2008
My thoughts and parayers are with you in this time of grief. May God be with you.
Stacie Buras
November 6, 2008
Rachel,
I love you so much and will miss you even more. I still remember me and your mom playing together as kids, and then one day you came into the world, and I told everyone you were the MOST BEAUTIFUL baby girl ever. I use to babysit you and I loved every minute of it. Your mom would call and before she would ask I would already say "YES". I was told to let you sleep in your bed, but I would always rather just holding you as you slept. Then I watched you grow, and before I knew it, you were babysitting my son, Tyler. And for some reason, I always felt safe knowing you were with him, maybe because I knew how much we loved each other. You were my neice, maybe not by blood, but definetely by love. As I watched you grow into a GORGEOUS young woman, there was still the part of me that wished I was still holding you in my arms.
I must say I'm so glad you and my brother, Zack stayed so close, he is shattered now, as well as all of us. We all want this to be a nightmare. I would do anything to see you, my brother Paul, my brother Zack, my son Tyler, your cousins Regina and Justin, and of course your BEAUTIFUL sister Amanda sitting on that plastic train in the front yard again. That is the memory of a lifetime. I will always be there for your family, and I hope you are with your grandpaw Martin and sister Jennifer.
I love you,
Stacie Buras
P.S. - We all questioned God as to why, but we know deep down, it was your time, maybe someone needed you more in heaven. You have touched so MANY lives down here, go show all the children how to be "Little Barbie's"!!!
Jacqueline Mancia
November 6, 2008
Rachel and I were classmates at Riverdale. She was such a fun person to be around. Her attitude was the best! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. I never thought that I'd be writing this about her. She is in a better place.
P.S.
Rachel watch over those still left here.
Colleen Boudreaux
November 6, 2008
Amanda: I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. I cannot even imagine how you feel. I pray that God keeps memories of Rachel within you. She will always be with you in your heart!
Ms Colleen
Anna Sims Sancho & Steven Sancho
November 6, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Janet Fonseca/Sutterfield
November 6, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
ERIKA DOUBLEDAY
November 6, 2008
TO RACHEL'S FAMILY,
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU THROUGH THIS ALL. RACHEL WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE AND ALSO SUCH A WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL PERSON!! MAY SHE REST IN PEACE AND BE REMEMBERED BY ALL. ILOVEYOU BARBS <3
Patty Stone
November 6, 2008
Dana, Phil, Amanda & Michelle,
Today I shared your loss with you at Rachel's wake. I never knew Rachel very well, but, after today, seeing the outpour of visitors, I know that she was a very lovely person who touched many lives. It was very obvious today, that she lived her life with a lot of happiness for family and friends. The love that was in that funeral home today was enormous. How proud you must be, to be her family, knowing that she shared 19 wonderful years of her life with you, and leaves behind a mass of wonderful memories for all to cherish. She will be sadly missed, but, oh how lucky everyone is in Heaven today!
My prayers will be with all of you.
All my love,
(Cousin) Patty
Peter Lloyd
November 6, 2008
Dear Dana and Family:
The loss of a child is something that no one should have to bear. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. May the Lord grant you acceptance and peace of mind, if not understanding.
Nicole Hoffmann
November 6, 2008
Rachel,
I am so sorry that this has happened to you and i wish your family and friends the best i know you are in heaven now smiling down on all of us. We will all miss you dearly. This isn't good bye it's see you later.
Love Niki Hoffmann
Shelby & Dot Duhe
November 6, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Michael & Cheryl Torres Sr.
November 6, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shannon (Cabral) Daigle
November 6, 2008
Here is a poem that may help you out some if you read it every day to let you know Rachel is OK!
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 1998-2008
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our deepest thoughts are with you at your time of sorrow. May God bless you all and give you the strength you will need to get through such a difficult time.
Shannon (Cabral) and David Daigle, Jerry and Connie Cabral, and Kasie (Cabral) and Chad Perry (Avondale, LA)
Margaret Borne
November 6, 2008
Dear Grafe family,
I did not know your daughter, Ive actually never even saw her before, but I read about her accident and I cried. Im her age, and it hits close to home and how precious life is. I lost my best friend and cousin David in January. He was only 25. I know its hard, and we never get over their loss, but just know that someone who does not even know your family has you in mind and is praying for you. Im so very sorry. With deepest sympathy!
Jolene Loyacano
November 6, 2008
Dana and Family,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
DEBRA CAMARDELLE
November 6, 2008
Dana and Phil, I am so sorry for your lost. You will be in my prayers. She is now in gods arms and in a great place.
Gena Carver
November 6, 2008
Dana and Family:
May the presence of the Lord be with you during these devastating times. You and your family will be in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Michele Magee
November 6, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our prayers are with your entire family. From the Magee family. (formerly Michele Barbe from Avondale).
Natalie Camardelle
November 6, 2008
I met Rachel at my cousin's salon (Ascani's). She was a beautiful girl with a beautiful smile. She will be missed.
Frank&Denise Schneider
November 6, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Susan Armand Farrell
November 6, 2008
Phillip and Dana my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I pray that God comforts you and brings your family peace. My thoughts and love are with you all.
Amy Schayot
November 6, 2008
I taught Rachel in 8th grade Math and Science and I had her on Cheerleading. I can see where she sat in my class. My heart goes out to the Grafe family.
Peggy & George Gilligan
November 6, 2008
Marian, we are so sorry for the loss of your beloved niece, Rachel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Dominice and Cherie Bruce
November 6, 2008
Grafe Family,
Please except our Deepest Sympanthy and know you are in our prayers. She will be missed by All and know that God's Hands are on all of you. Love the Bruce Family
Dawn Hymel
November 6, 2008
Dana, Phillip, Mrs. Diane, Terry, Marian, Paige, Tammy and Tony and the rest of the family. We are deeply sorry for your loss. We are so sorry we can't be there to pay our respects, but please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May God watch over you and your family and keep you close. Our deepest sympathy.
Dawn (Bender) Hymel, and Robert P. Hymel, Jr.
(Avondale, LA )
tyra marshall
November 6, 2008
My prayers are with the family, working with rachel (bonquiqui) was a joy she will always be loved and remembered as one of my apple buddies to have had the chance for here to be a part of my life was a honor and applebees will not be the same without you. love you and miss you.
Dawn Campbell Winkler
November 5, 2008
Dana, Miss Diane, Terri, Marion, Paige, I want to offer my deepest sympathy for your loss of Rachel. I just saw pictures of her a couple weeks ago when I stopped in unexpectedly to see Miss Diane. She was so proud of her family. We shared a couple of fond memories that made us both smile. Even though the miles are between us, my heart is there with all of you at this difficult time. God Bless and comfort your family,
love, Dawn
Dianne
November 5, 2008
I meet Rachel at UNO, she was in one of my classes, we had a great time in class. She was a beautiful smart girl. may God be with you all.
katey hoffpauir
November 5, 2008
R.I.P. RACHEL
my thoughts and prayers are with the Grafe family. I was a friend of a Rachel's in high school. She was a great person and now she is an angel looking down on all of us. May she be in our hearts and minds forever. Never to be forgotten.
TERRY ALARIO
November 5, 2008
THE ALARIO FAMILY IS DEEPLY SADDENED BY YOUR LOSS. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Victoria Griffin
November 5, 2008
My deepest sympathies are with Rachel's family. Rachel was a very good friend of mine through out middle school and high school. We always seemed to love the same celebrities at the same time. I think we were supposed to have a Josh Hartnett night once! Christy, Rachel, and I always hung out and I miss that a lot. After Katrina we kept in touch and talked a bit. What a beautiful person she was. I'm going to miss her with all my heart and soul, but her memory will never be forgotten. Maybe one day later on in life us three girls will be able to meet again. My prayers are with ya'll.
R.I.P Rachel Lynn
Victoria Griffin (Vikki G)
Rob, Chela, Stephanie, Bobby Landry
November 5, 2008
God's Loan
I'll loan you for a little time
a child of mine, he said.
For you to love while she lives,
and mourn for when she's dead.
It may be six or seven years,
or twenty two or three.
But will you, till I call her back,
take care of her for Me?
She will bring her charms to gladden you,
and should her stay be brief,
You will have sweet memories of
her for solace of your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay,
since all from earth returns,
But there are lessons taught down there
I'll want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over
in my search for teachers true,
And from the crowds that throng life's lanes,
I've selected you.
Now, will you give her all your love,
nor think that labor vein,
Nor hate Me if I come to call
and take her back again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
"Dear God, Thy will be done"
For all the joy thy child shall bring,
the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter her with tenderness,
We'll love her while we may.
And for the happiness we've known,
forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for her
much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and try to understand.
To the Grafe family, our hearts are with you at this time in your life. May you find comfort in God's love.
Lucy Cannon-Hensley
November 5, 2008
Dana, I am so sorry for your family's loss. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you and your entire family. Stay stong and just know that Rachel is another one of GOD'S precious ANGELS.
Ashley and family Dufrene
November 5, 2008
To Rachel's family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your beautiful little girl! I want to share a memory with you. Rachel once slept over by my house for a sleep over and she was so outgoing and funny. She put a smile on everyone's face! May your little angel bless your family and when you think of her she puts a smile on your face like she did that night with at my sleepover!
My deepest condolences are with your family!
Melany Cook
November 5, 2008
Phillip, Dana, Amanda and Michelle,
My deepest sympathy in your time of grief. You all have a beautiful angel to watch over you now. May God be with you and I will keep you in my prayers.
My Love to you all,
Melany Plauche' Cook
Polly and Dal Baker
November 5, 2008
Dana, We know we haven't kept in touch but by no means has your family been forgotten. Our hearts and love are with you and your family at this terrible time. I wish I was closer than I am to town to be there with you, your Mom and your sisters and all of your families. I really do miss the fun times I had with all of you with strawberry daiquiris on the front porch. Our love is with ya'll.
Debbie Gamble
November 5, 2008
Dana, Phil, Lori & Paige,
I am so sorry to hear of Rachel's tragic accident. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. May God bless you.
Sherrill Santos
November 5, 2008
To Rachel's Family,
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jamie Gambino
November 5, 2008
Dana & Philip,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolances and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. To all you Martin family members, stay strong , God is GOOD all the time and all the time God is GOOD. Even in this tragedy, God is still in control and although Rachael will be sadly missed, she will never be forgotten.
Sincerely, Jamie Gambino
Orfy, Jessica and Kyle Richard
November 5, 2008
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your family. May the love of God see you through this difficult time in your lives.
Alyssa Vinet
November 5, 2008
your family is in my prayers. i know we never really talked but i knew you threw school and theater with dr. hale. you will be greatly missed and i know you are watching over us.
Clinton Grafe
November 5, 2008
Philip & Dana, I'am sorry to hear the lost of your daughter, Rachel. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. COUSIN
November 5, 2008
"Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you there." ~ Isla Paschal Richardson
Rhonda Fedrick
November 5, 2008
If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane
We would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again
No farewell words were spoken
No time to say goodbye
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why
Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know
But know we know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store
Since you'll never be forgotten
We pledge to you today
A hallowed place within or hearts
Is where you'll stay
Jon and Glenda Winn
November 5, 2008
To Phil, Dana and Family,
We cannot begin to comprehend the pain that is in your hearts at this most difficult time. We hope you find some small comfort in knowing that Rachel is with our Lord and in a better place than we are.
We are your friends, and you and Rachel will be in our thoughts and prayers forever.
Donald Grafe & Family
November 5, 2008
Dana and Philip, Our deepest Sympathies to you & your family. Our prayers are with you.God bless your family.
Sharon McNamara
November 5, 2008
Marian - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time in your lives.
November 5, 2008
Amanda, You and your family will be in our prayers . We are so sorry for the loss of your sister.
Maddie & Vicki Hill
Brenda Tucker
November 5, 2008
Dana, Phil & Girls, I am at a loss for words, but I want you to know you are in my prayers. Rachel will be deeply missed. I will hang on to the memories of my Avondale days and how Zack & Rachel fought one minute and then played together the next. They had such a love/hate friendship as kids. Love to all of you!! Ms Brenda Cantrelle Tucker
Shannon McClendon
November 5, 2008
Rachel was always such a joy, so loving,caring, giving & full of fun. She always had a smile & a hug for everyone. I had the pleasure of knowing her from CCD at St. Bonaventure's & being her retreat team leader for her confirmation retreat. My prayers are with you and your family & I know that God will give you the strength & comfort that will sustain you all. Rachel will be sadly missed but always remembered. Know that she is resting in God's loving arms.
Charlene Begovich
November 5, 2008
My deepest sympathies go out to the entire family. My prayers are with you all. God will give you strength.
Westley Boyd
November 5, 2008
I knew Rachel through Riverdale. The loss of this young girl with so much potential is tragic.
Westley Boyd
katie laigast
November 5, 2008
words cannot express how much Rach was loved at applebes. To my girl...I love u, i had the best times together with u..and u will be forever loved and missed. my thoughts and prayers are with your family. i love u rach....until we meet again. Love always, Katie
Tresa Snow
November 5, 2008
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time!
Courtney Campana
November 5, 2008
Baby Girl I still can't believe this. I mean I just talked to you on Halloween. All you kept telling me was how you miss laughing at me and that you love me.. Oh and how could I forget you said:remember Court Don't litter..haha... It's just not the same without you Rach. You were definitely one of a kind. Watch over your Family and all our friends Barbie. We all need you to help us stay strong. R.I.P. Barbie .. You'll always be like a little sis to me. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW.
Debi Gullo
November 5, 2008
Our family mourns with your family. May the peace of God overpower your family and comfort you.
The Gullo Family,
Blair, Courtney & Ashley
Britney Hymel
November 5, 2008
Rachel I was never really that close to you but you were always such a sweet and pleasant person to be around you will be missed by many this is such a tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with the Grafe family may God bless.
DIANE LANDRY
November 5, 2008
Dana & Phillip, My thoughts and prayers are with you.I know at this time nothing eases the pain of losing a child, my heart aches for you. May the help of the Lord get you throught the days to come.
lisa manis
November 5, 2008
may god watch over in this difficult time .
Kathy Simpson
November 5, 2008
I am so sorry for your family's loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rachel Levert
November 5, 2008
To Barbie's Family,
May God give you the strength to deal with this terrible tragedy. My daugther, Erika, went to school with Barbie and she was a beautiful loving girl. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God Bless you all.
Brandon Ecker
November 5, 2008
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Rachel will be greatly missed.
Donna and Tim Guidroz
November 5, 2008
Dearest Dana & Philip,
Words alone cannot express how sorry we are to hear the lost of your beauitful Rachel. Our prayers are with you in this time of grief. RIP
With love,
Donna, Tim, Brandon and Ben
Tara Compton
November 5, 2008
you will be missed sorry i cant come pay my respects but ur in my thoughts and prayers
Yvonne St. Pierre
November 5, 2008
Dana,
Your family will be in my prayers. So sorry for you great loss.
The Pampered Chef
Walter,Shawna,Christi & Jarett Gongora
November 5, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Lisa Rieffel
November 5, 2008
To Rachel's Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. My son, Kyle Gagliano, graduated with Rachel from Riverdale. May God's love ease the pain you all are experiencing. You all now have a special guardian angel in heaven.
MICHELLE SILVA
November 5, 2008
Dana and phillip,May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
I'm so sorry for your lost
michelle (ortiz) silva
Ron and Kathy (Inmon) Stewart
November 5, 2008
We extend to all the family members our deepest sympathy. May God comfort you in this sad time.
Shelly Barrios
November 5, 2008
Although I cannot imagine the pain you are going through at this time, my heart goes out to you! My prayers are with you.
Gerald Mocklin
November 5, 2008
I was Rachael's D.E. teacher at Riverdale High. My prayers are with the family.
ERIKA DOUBLEDAY
November 5, 2008
RIP BABYGIRL.
I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH BARBS!!!!
WATCH OVER ALL YOUR FAMILY & EVERYONE ELSE..... ILL SEE YOU SOON. I LOVE YOU!!
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