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Brittany Richardson Obituary
She was born in Newton, MA and was the beloved daughter and only child of Eileen J. (Gladney) Richardson of Mashpee, MA and Pembroke, MA and Paul D. Richardson of South Boston. Brittany grew up in Millis, MA. Brittany attended Bishop Feehan High School in North Attleboro, MA for three years before transferring to Millis High School for her senior year, where she graduated in 2001. She attended the University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth and studied journalism.
Miss Richardson was an aspiring writer and talented landscape designer. She enjoyed surfing, painting, drawing, music and had a particular fondness for animals and children. She had the opportunity to travel with her mother to Munich, Prague and Austria and loved to read. Brittany was known for her superior intelligence, wit and enchanting personality.
Besides her parents, many relatives and friends mourn the loss of Brittany. She was the beloved niece of; Richard Gladney of Barrington, Paul Gladney of East Providence, James Gladney of Seekonk, MA, Arthur Gladney Jr. of South Kingstown, Lee (Gladney) Jensen of Barrington, Lorraine and William Sweeney of Hingham, MA and 18 first cousins. She was the granddaughter of the late Helen (Popeo) and Arthur Gladney of Barrington, and Rita and Joseph Richardson of Dorchester, MA
Her funeral will be held Friday Aug. 12, 2005 at 8:45 a.m. from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Ave., Riverside with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Luke Church, Washington Road, Barrington. Burial will be held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. Contributions in Brittany's memory to the Brittany Jaye Richardson Memorial Fund, c/o RI Foundation, One Union Station, Providence, RI 02903 would be deeply appreciated.
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Faydra
August 4, 2023
I'm 40 this year! It's almost been 20 years since you've been gone. I know you and Mom are here with me. I still see those dragonflies! Keep sending them! I remember when we were Keke and playing in the sink and you saw a spider and screamed and I thought I know how to make her quiet... I'll bite her in the face. Best friends for life! . I love you Brit-Brat!!! Xoxo always. Keep watching over your Dad!
Faydra Eliopoulos
August 4, 2022
Hi My loves! 17 years.. it can't be that long! I remember when my Mom say your Mom in Walmart in Fort Myers. I was supposed to go with her and they chatted about you... about me for hours! I wish I went... who knows? It's the butterfly effect one thing changes everything! Miss you tons. I will see you and Mom one day. Xoxo Faydra
Haley Gladney
August 4, 2021
Hey Brittany,
Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you. I love and miss you some whole big bunches.
Faydra R Eliopoulos
August 4, 2021
Hi Brittany,
Too much time has passed. I can't believe it will be 16 years. I just can't. I miss you lots and think of you around this time. But I try to remember our fun memories and times together. I wish we got more but I will see you and Mom one day. Give her a big hug abs kiss for me. Love you both!!!!
Faydra Eliopoulos
August 5, 2019
Hi Beautiful,
It's been almost 15 years now. I just can't imagine how your life would have turned out? If only we kept in touch. I still have the letter you wrote me from when I first moved to Florida. I miss you lots!! Just know you are never forgotten... XOXOXO
Faydra Eliopoulos
August 10, 2018
I'm always thinking of you. You are a part of me. Miss you both lots. Rest in Paradise pretty ladies! Happy late birthday Brit!
Xoxo Faydra
Haley Gladney
August 9, 2018
Hey Brittany,
Sorry I'm a couple days late. I still think of you and Aunt Eileen often. I miss you both a lot. I found a picture of you holding me when I was little. It makes me happy that I have a picture of us togather. Lately I've been noticing some dragonflies outside. It always makes me think of you. I hope you guys are doing well up there in heaven. I miss you and love you so much. Xoxo
Haley Gladney
May 10, 2018
Hey Brittany,
It's your cousin Haley. There is not one day that goes by where I do not think about you or aunt Eileen. I miss you both so much. I get stuck in the thoughts of what things would have been like if you both were still here. I felt like I had a special bond with you. Although I still have great memories of being with you guys like celebrating Christmas, I wish I had been older when we made those memories. I really wish you guys were still here but I know you are looking over all of us. A couple of Christmases ago, the family was at aunt Lees house. They played some old family videos. You and aunt Eileen were in them. I could feel myself tear up but was happy that we have those memories on tape. I miss you both so so very much and although I wish you were still down here, I'm sure you are happy that you are togather. I hope you are enjoying heaven and I love you very much. Xoxo
August 7, 2013
Hey Britt,
I can't believe that it has been 8 years. I was thinking about you this past weekend at Kristin's wedding and there was a dragonfly that flew over the car when my parents and I were going there. I thought about you yesterday on the anniversary. I miss you and think about you often. Kiss and hug your mom, grandma and grandpa for me.
Love ya,
Fuffs
Faydra Eliopoulos
August 7, 2013
Hello Britt Brat and Momma,
Mom and I visited you while we were up North. Miss you lots!! The place was surrounded with dragonflies!! I love you both!!! XOXOXOX FOREVE--->
Alicia Citrano
August 6, 2013
Hi Britt,
Today marks 8 years since the accident that sadly took you from us..how can that be???
I am nannying in Millis now! I pass Farm Street everyday and think of you and your mom. I walk the kids everyday and ALWAYS there is a dragonfly following us; either leading the way or flying over me!! I know you are with me every day; I thank you for that.. I miss and think of you everyday.
Love you so much, hugs to you and kiss your mom for me xoxoxox
Justin
June 13, 2013
I miss you, kid. I'll always wonder what might have happened had there been more time.
Alicia Citrano
December 23, 2012
My Dear Brittany-
Happy 30th Birthday! Wow.. Cant believe it, hope you celebrated in heaven. Love seeing dragonflys it does help.
Miss you tons and love you big xoxoxox
Alicia
faydra eliopoulos
December 10, 2012
30.... Britt I can't imagine...thanks for being there when things have been hard..I love u and momma both...xoxo foreve...... me
Alicia Citrano
December 9, 2012
Brittany,
Tonight is TCF candle service. I have my candle lit for you and many other children taken too soon. You are thought of every day and never forgotten, your light will forever shine.
Love you to the moon and back.
Xoxoxox
Alicia
Alicia Citrano
August 6, 2012
Brittany ~ 7 years..how can that be??? This is when EVERYTHING changed...you are missed every single day...every dragonfly I see I think of you (and your mom).. help us my dear Brittany, help us all... love and miss you lots..
xoxoxox
Love,
Alicia
Faydra Eliopoulos
December 26, 2011
Thanks for the dragonfly on your Birthday when I went to my car!! I know you are always thinking of me as I am with you.. I love you!!! XOxoo
Alicia Citrano
December 24, 2011
Brittany,
I know yesterday was your birthday and I thought of you all day.. lite a candle next to your picture. Sorry I did not write yesterday.
Tonight was the big Christmas Eve feast at my Aunts. Everything was so good.. I leave for Florida Monday morning! Can not wait to get out of here and into the sunshine!
Merry Christmas my "little sister"..love you and miss you big xoxox
Love,
Aya
Alicia Citrano
December 11, 2011
Brittany,
Tonight was TCF candle service.. I had my candle on for you!
I wrote in TCF guestbook as well; how sad to read all the stories from parents who are so broken that their children are gone.
Last week my mom and I saw Maureen Hancock and your mom came to me thru her!!! I was so happy! I know you are both together, which helps, esp this time of year.
I know Mike was lighting a candle for you too.. Which I was thrilled about. You are missed and thought of every single day by me and so many others.
Kiss your mom for me... And I love you big.... Xoxoxoxxo
Love,
Alicia
Faydra Eliopoulos
November 26, 2011
I love you.. I miss you... See the dragonflies and think of you and Mom constantly!!!!!
Alicia Citrano
November 24, 2011
Brittany,
Happy Thanksgiving! Miss you so much. I was in Florida recently and saw drangonflys..was so nice to see them! Thank you for that! Kisses to you and your mom.
Love,
Alicia
Alicia Citrano
August 6, 2011
Brittany ~
Wow ~ another August 6th has arrived...6 years ago our/my world changed in many many ways. You are thought of every single day and esp when I see 12:23. I was in Pembroke a few weeks ago and drove by the house.. so sad for me...I have to hope you and your mom are reunited and are watching over us all. It gets me thru some bad days.... please kiss her for me and keep the dragonflies coming!!
As the girls (Ana and Sophia) say to me "I love you to the moon and back".
xoxoxxoxox
Alicia Citrano
December 31, 2010
Britt ~
Happy New Year!! So many New Years Eve nights we had together...hope you and your mom are celebrating together!! I miss you both so much....
xoxox
Alicia
Alicia Citrano
December 12, 2010
Britt ~
Tonight was the Candle Service with TCF.. I did not go to a service (I have not since I went with your mom just days before she joined you in heaven)...I hope you saw it.
Love you xoxoxoxox
Alicia
Faydra
December 5, 2010
Hey Ms. Britt.. I love you. I am sure you are watching over me!! Thank you for leading me the right way! I love you.
Alicia Citrano
November 24, 2010
Britt,
Happy Turkey Day!!!! Love you tons... you are missed daily... 12:23 I see ALL THE TIME.. I say "Hi Britt".. hope you hear me.
xoxoxox
Alicia Citrano
August 6, 2010
Britt ~
We are yet again at another August 6th, and its a Friday night. I can not believe its been this long already.. I will NEVER FORGET that awful night and call, and I will NEVER FORGET our last conversation hours before.
I love you and miss you all the time.
Keep sending me the dragonflies!!!
Love,
Aya
Faydra Eliopoulos
December 30, 2009
I love Brittany and I lite candles for you and Mom on your birthday!! I love you Foreve---->
Love Me!!
Alicia Citrano
December 23, 2009
Brittany ~
Happy Birthday!!! Hope you are celebrating in heaven!!!
I think of you all the time.. hugs and kisses xoxox
Love,
Alicia
Alicia Citrano
December 13, 2009
Hi Britt ~
Tonight I have a candle burning in your memory. TCF is having its annual Candle Lighting Service for all the children you have passed on.
I hope you see it...I so miss your voice, and of course your smile.. it was so bright..you where full of life.
I love you yesterday, today and tomorrow. Kiss your mom for me.
xoxoxox
Love you,
Alicia
Alicia Citrano
August 8, 2009
Hi Britt,
Well another August 6th has passed.. and I still remember it like it was yesterday.
Sorry I did not write here on the 6th I was at the Cape with the girls (very fitting actually) as I walked to the beach that afternoon 1 dragonfly guided me on the stairs..now how fitting was that!!!! I thanked you and kept walking.. then as I sat and watched the waves I thought of our many hours in Mashpee at South Cape Beach, such good days those were. I miss those times, every one of them. I know you were around me Thursday, so thank you. Keep the dragonflies coming.
I love you and miss you more everyday.
Kiss your mom
xoxox
Love always,
Aya
July 14, 2009
hello Ms. Britt
how you doing??? Miss ya!!! take care of everyone up there for me!!
Love Faydra
Alicia Citrano
July 4, 2009
Hi Britt,
Happy 4th of July!!! I know you loved this day....miss you tons...
Love,
Aya
Alicia Citrano
February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day Britt! You know how I feel about today, but did not want to let it go by without sending you a message. I think of you everyday... missing you always
xoxoxox
Love,
Alicia
Alicia Citrano
January 1, 2009
Happy New Year Britt! I am still in Fort Myers and glad not back home (they got snow yesterday and its freezing there). Hope you danced the night away. Miss you.
Love,
Aya
Alicia Citrano
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas Britt!!! Just running around getting things ready to go to Canton and then tomorrow I leave for Fort Myers!! I will look for the dragonflys!! Missing you..
Love,
Alicia
Jen Gladney
December 24, 2008
Hey Britt,
I know that you were with me yesterday when I went shopping with Steven and my cousins Mary and Teddy. The place in Macy's that I was standing I had moved over closer to my cousins and Steven then found a pin sitting there of a draqonfly pin. I just had to buy it. I am going to be giving it to someone in our family for christmas. I love you Britt.
Alicia Citrano
December 23, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRITT!!!!
I was with friends today and driving home I heard "You are so beautiful to me" and I knew you were with me!!!! Hope you had a party in heaven with your mom and many other family members. I think of you often, and miss you tons... I love you from the moon and back!!!
Love,
Aya
faydra Eliopoulos
December 23, 2008
Hey Brittany,
I lit a candle todayfor your birthday! i think of you daily! I love you girl! Forever my best friend!! I am so sorry to hear about Mom!! I just found out!!! You will be with me forever!!
Alicia Citrano
December 14, 2008
Britt ~
Tonight was the Candle Service..I did not attend a special service I did it at my house.. I hope you saw the light!! I love you and miss you.
Love,
Aya
Alicia Citrano
December 11, 2008
Brittany ~
This Sunday is TCF Candle Lighting Service. Below I have attached the information from the website for others to read. I hope others will take part in this service. As you know, this service became something your mom became a part of and this organization was a source of comfort for her (at least for the time of the meetings). I will be taking part in this, and I know others who will be as well. I hope you know how much you are missed everyday. I hope you see the light Sunday. All my love, Alicia xoxoxox
Worldwide Candle Lighting
The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting®, held annually the second Sunday in December, this year December 14, unites family and friends around the globe as they light candles for one hour to honor and remember children who have died at any age from any cause. As candles are lit at 7 p.m. local time, creating a virtual wave of light, hundreds of thousands of persons commemorate and honor the memories of children in a way that transcends all ethnic, cultural, religious, and political boundaries.
Now believed to be the largest mass candle lighting on the globe, the Worldwide Candle Lighting, a gift from TCF to the bereavement community, creates a virtual 24-hour wave of light as it moves from time zone to time zone. Hundreds of formal candle lighting events are held and thousands of informal candle lightings are conducted in homes as families gather in quiet remembrance of children who have died, but will never be forgotten.
The Worldwide Candle Lighting started in the United States in 1997 as a small Internet observance but has since swelled in numbers as word has spread throughout the world of the remembrance.
The 2007 Worldwide Candle Lighting saw information on services received from 21 countries outside the United States. Joining TCF last year were chapters of several bereavement organizations including MISS, Twinless Twins, MADD, Parents of Murdered Children, and BPUSA and services were held in all 50 states plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico.
A Remembrance Book is available during the event at TCF's USA national website. In that short one day span, thousands of messages are received and posted each year from every U.S. state and Washington D.C., every territory, as well as dozens of other countries. Some are in foreign languages.
Here in the United States, publicity about the event is widespread, being featured over the years in Dear Abby, Parade Magazine, Ann Landers column, Guideposts magazine, Annie’s Mailbox, and literally hundreds of U.S. newspapers, dozens of television stations, and numerous websites and personal blogs.
Please help spread the word about this tremendous event and invite anyone who is unable to attend a service to light a candle at 7 p.m. for one hour wherever they may be.
brad caffyn
December 10, 2008
HI miss you and your mom very much.
give ryan a hug for me.
love brad
Alicia Citrano
September 20, 2008
Hi Britt ~
Today I went to see Jono (he is 11 now) play tag football; he was so good (he got a TD too)!! I was overwhelmed with memories of you and me with him in Mashpee this afternoon. You were his first crush and you adored him. I will always remember our sleepovers in Mashpee (at the farm as he called it), he loved it there ~ who wouldn't!!! You and your mom always made it so fun for all the kids. Having him go to bed was always a chore - except when "Aya can Brittany read to me". Oh how I miss those days. Not that I was surprised but a huge dragonfly was flying around today while I was watching the game. For that I THANK YOU. Please keep them coming. It is getting chilly here, fall is coming. I am anxiously waiting to go back to Fort Myers for the warm weather and sun. I miss you and your mom everyday, and I think of you both through out the day. Kiss her for me. You are both FOREVER IN MY HEART.
Love you always,
Aya
xoxoxox
bradley caffyn
August 16, 2008
hi I miss my friends Britt and Eileen
say hello Ryan and walk Runway. ALL MY LOVE TO YOU I MISS VERY MUCH
Alicia Citrano
August 6, 2008
Dear Britt ~
Today is such a rainy gloomy day ~ fitting I guess. Three years ago today we lost you. I remember it all so clearly, the dreaded call, the hours after, the long drive to Pembroke to gather with your mom and others with my parents. My mom has always said since that awful day, she will never forget your moms face coming out the door to greet us. She is/was so right, it was a "blank look, a lost look", I suppose we all knew deep in our hearts she would never recover from loosing you. How could she? How could we? You were so giving, happy, and had such a wonderful life ahead of you. Sadly we are now all left with memories of who you were and how we knew you. There are so many times I see 12:23 and I think of you each and every time. There has been times I still reach for my phone to call you or your mom to talk. Its still so hard here Britt.. Please, please help us, somehow.
I am SO GREATFUL for all the times we had together, with your mom and without. We had many private conversations I hold so close to my heart now, and I treasure them all.
You are missed so much, and not a day goes by I do not think of you. I hope you know that.
I hope many others are remembering you today, please watch over your dad, he needs your strength too.
I love you forever and ever, hugs and kisses ~ xooxox
Love,
Aya
Alicia Citrano
June 21, 2008
Hey Britt ~
I know I have not written to you in awhile, sorry...I continue to see dragonflies (thank you, keep them coming). I sadly made a trip to RI Wednesday to say happy birthday to your mom ( I left her some roses and things), I hope you had a party for her in heaven ~ she loved to party! While standing there I looked yup and so many dragonflies were flying around.. it was great to see, like you both were there with me. I miss you both so much, this time of year remind me of so many good times in Mashpee, beach days, dinners on the deck and out and of course shopping....I wish for so many more... I will be thinking of you on July 4th when I see fireworks. Kisses to you and please kiss your mom.
I will love you forever until the day I die....both of you.
Alicia
Alicia Citrano
February 13, 2008
Hi Britt ~
Just thinking about you alot lately..I wanted to let you know. Missing you always.
xoxox
Love,
Aya
Lee Jensen
December 23, 2007
Holding on to the memories. Happy Birthday Brit.
All my love,
Aunt Lee
Julie
December 23, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR CHRISTMAS ANGEL :)
Love, Julie :)
December 23, 2007
Happy Birthday Brittany!
With Love,
Chris & Mandi
Evan Hall
December 23, 2007
Happy Birthday Britt! I think of you and your mom everyday, and I miss you guys. Christmas just isnt the same anymore without you here. You guys better be havin fun up there, because its miserable here. I love you, and will always miss you.
Love Evan
ps tell Eileen I said hi!
Alicia Citrano
December 23, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRITTANY!!! Wow - another birthday.. today the weather is warm (foggy infact) hope some of this snow melts! I will be lighting a candle for you once I head downstairs, I hope you see it. You are thought of everyday not just on your birthday. I went to the "Angel Loft" Friday and once again did hear you are with your mom, and you are together, which was so what I wanted to hear, it helps. I wish you a great birthday and if I know your mom you will be having a party later on!! Hugs and kisses to you and give one to your mom too. Love and miss you always, Alicia
Alicia Citrano
December 9, 2007
Brittany ~
Tonight I was with my friend Tina and we light candles for you and her son Rocco. I did not make it to TCF service, but we did our own at home. I hope you saw the light, you are missed so much.
Please help us thru the next few weeks, as we approach one year since your mom has left us. It is all so unreal and it hurts so bad to know 1 year ago tonight was the last time I saw your mom. I know she was "broken" and she is with you now, just the hard part is for us here, we are "broken" and life here will NEVER be the same. We go thru all the motions, and it just "gets you thru a day"...I really understand now when your mom said that how she was feeling.
Even with the hard days ahead, I will not forget your birthday on December 23.. I again will light a candle for you on that day and wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I invite all to do so. I hope you always know how much you are/were loved. Hugs & kiss xoxoxox
Love,
Aya
Alicia Citrano
November 7, 2007
Hello Britt,
I am sitting in my parents Fort Myers home preparing to head back to Bellingham tomorrow (ugh, back to the cold) I have had a nice get away and I saw a TON of dragonflies traveling in twos (I knew it was you and your mom with me). I miss you both and esp in FLA I miss your mom, its been tough this trip... keep sending the signs.. love you.
Alicia Citrano
October 9, 2007
Hi Brittany,
The sun is shinning here today, but on the cool side (fall has arrived, yuck). I am writing to ask you to please watch over your dad and give him strength (esp today on his birthday). He misses you and your mom so much. Show him a sign, any sign.
You are missed so much Britt ~ the other day I was cleaning out some old pictures and found one of you and Jono on the beach in Mashpee (you were holding him and he was giving you a kiss), you were his first crush!! When I get my scanner to work I will add it to the photo album. I have not seen this picture for so long, it brought me to tears. I have been seeing "12:23" alot these days, which means you are watching me (thanks) I need it. Hugs and kisses to you and your mom. Love you both. xoxox
Love,
Alicia
Mike McPhee
August 15, 2007
To all who visit Brittany and Eileen's guest book. I am happy to let you know the fountain Eileen had shipped from China has been installed. Aprox. 325 bricks have been installed, with 60 more going in on Saturday. The balace will be in by months end. Thank you all for you patience. Any questions feel free to contact me.
Alicia Citrano
August 6, 2007
Hi My Brittany ~ Today I had a heavy heart, 2 years without you, just seems so hard to digest. I was up late last night (no surprise and saw 12:23) and again today at 12:23 this afternoon. I see that so many times, when I do I talk to you (stop laughing).
Yesterday I went to Mass in Millis (along with your Unlce Rick, Unlce Paul and your cousin Jennifer, the Gregory's and Barbara attended, it was so nice the priest mentioned your name and your moms name a few times. Another quick Mass (just as you liked). I saw some dragonflies, and even my dad said to me yesterday he sees a ton of them around. You are so missed, and you will NEVER be forgotten. It is so hard here, but it does help that you and your mom are together (as much as we want you both here). I am lucky I have good friends & family who help me through, some do not understand and thats ok, may they never have to feel this pain. Please watch over us Britt and keep an eye on your daddy too, he misses you so much ~ we all do. I love you and you will forever be in my heart.
Love foever and ever, Alicia xoxoxo
Alicia Citrano
July 31, 2007
Britt ~
We are quickly approaching "August 6th" ~ 2 long years without you here (and as Jenny said to me yesterday and I 100% agree with her, at times it feels like yesterday).
Anne Gregory (your 2nd mom as you used to call her) has Mass being said for you and your mom Sunday, August 5th at 10:30 at St. Thomas in Millis. I invite all who can attend to please do so, and those of you who can not to please stop Sunday or Monday to remember you and your happy smiling face. You are so missed, there are no words to describe how I feel every day.. I know many others feel the same way. Help us Britt, please....xoxoxox
Alicia Citrano
July 7, 2007
Hi Britt,
July 4th has come and gone, and another "6th" as well. I hope you and your mom saw fireworks. I know how much you loved July 4th. The dragonflies are all over, and I always stop to say "hello" or "come see me" ~ people must think I am crazy.. oh well.....
I miss you so much (and your mom) this time of year reminds me of you (strawberries and angel food cake) they are everywhere.. I just walk around them...I will be going to the Cape next week (Dennis) and I will walk that beach and think of you and pick up the shells and sand dollars (you loved those). So wishing you were here. You are always and forever in my heart. Kiss your mom for me. Keep sending the dragonflies and signs. xoxoxox
Alicia Citrano
June 6, 2007
Hi Britt,
Funny as I sit here my clock says "12:23" - well I guess I should not be surprised. Last night we had such a storm, but right after a beautiful rainbow came out. You would have loved it. Things are so hard here right now. I am trying, but these past few days, weeks have been hard. Summer is here and you guys are not, its just not right. Your mom's birthday is getting close ~ I want all who knew her to light candles on her birthday (we did this for you, your first birthday in heaven) and I want light to shine for her as well. I was at the Fatima Shrine last week with my friend and her daughter and we were sitting and 2 huge dragonflies were flying right in front of me!!! It was the 2 of you I know it.... It does make me happy to see dragonflies, but sad of why I like them and need to see them. Please keep coming to me, even if it is in dragonfly form, kiss your mom for me and I miss you both more and more every day.
Alicia Citrano
May 6, 2007
Hi Britt,
I went to Oak Point Friday to walk thru the park. It was the first time I had been back to Oak Point since December. Nothing new has been done yet (I will be working on this to be sure bricks get installed and flowers and this park is how your mom would have done it). I PROMISE YOU that. I can not believe you are both gone. Seeing the bricks your mom had done for you with different things on them, just was so sad to see. I will do my best to keep this park going and to see that things get done.
I also made a last trip to Mashpee a few weeks back (that was hard too). I now have the white wicker set from "my room" in Mashpee. I just love it (I hate why I have it,but I love it). Walking thru the house was so hard, I remembered the first night me taking you from Millis to Mashpee (you thought we were staying at the Sea Mist) and your mom had already bought Mashpee. You were so surprised. I will always remember pulling into the drivway and seeing you come downstairs to greet me at the door. I have so many memories (I am greatful for every one, even the July 4th nights). I am so glad I was able to be a part of your life and your moms. You truly were/are the little sister I never had. I miss you every day, and think of you every day. Keep sending me strength and dragonfly signs. xoxoxoxox
Love,
Alicia
Alicia Citrano
April 7, 2007
Britt,
Happy Easter!! Nothing here is the same... but I am trying. Tomorrow I will be with my family in Canton (my parents are in Florida) so I will be with loved ones. My heart is very heavy without you and your mom. I just hate this so much. Please continue to help us thru this. Dragonflies help... keep sending signs!!!
Love,
Alicia
Alicia Citrano
March 17, 2007
My dearest Brittany ~
I am sitting here looking out at all this snow (yuck)... and I am once again thinking of you (running around with your cute hat heading out) and yes I look at the clock on my screen and it is "12:23" what a surprise!!! The houses are on the market (which is such a sad thing, since it just makes all this way to real and final). I will always treasure the happy memories in Mashpee (we had so many) but one that stands out was the first night I drove you to Mashpee (your mom was already there) you had no idea she bought it and closed on it. She wanted to surprise you and boy you were!! Such happy times there, I will go there before it closes to see it one last time. I will always picture you running down the stairs when you heard my car pull into the driveway. Missing you so much.....keep sending me dragonflies!
Love you,
Alicia
Ellyn Nilsen
February 21, 2007
Britt I miss you everyday....I miss talking about everything, anything, and abosolutly nothing at all! You were my best friend and could never be replaced! I hope that someday we will meet again, because we did not have nearly enough time here on earth! I love you always and forever!!!! I hope that you and Eileen are together now and are happy, i love you both!
Alicia Citrano
February 6, 2007
Hello Brittany ~
I can not believe we are at another month without you here...it feels like yesterday I spoke to you before you headed out that dreadful night.
Things here have been "going", we all do what we need to do to get through a day (I remember your mom would say the same thing). I know everyone keeps saying it but the one thing that helps is that you two are together. There is not a day that goes by I do not think of you. How will my birthday be this year without your mom and you? I remember the many years we would all meet for dinner on my birthday. Those nights were so special and I will forever be greatful for them. The past few years we had my birthday in Florida, last yr sticks out right now to me, because your mom gave me so many great things (as always) and in her card she had placed a few dragonfly craft things, which fell as I opened it and she said to me "Brittany is here with you".. I still have those dragonflies in my kitchen on the shelf.. I do know you are with me, and I thank god for that every day. Kiss your mom for me... and please continue to watch over me and help me with all of this.
Love you,
Alicia
Alicia Citrano
January 20, 2007
Hi Britt ~
Sorry I have not written in awhile. Things have been so hectic, and I am having a hard time with loosing your mom. I know the two of you are together, and thats all she wanted but it is so hard Britt without her. There is not a second I do not think of the two of you, are you watching over all of us? Do you know how much we are hurting? I am trying so hard to be strong, I know you both want me to be. I need your help, please guide me and help me thru each day.
I love you, and need you to tell your mom I am trying. xoxoxox
Forever in my heart,
Alicia
Alicia Citrano
December 31, 2006
Hi Britt ~
Tonight is New Years Eve, we all spent so many together. This year I am staying home watching some tv, and going to sleep and try to get thru another day without you and your mom. I know you are together, may you both dance, and swing around like the "old days", oh I would give for the "old days" because these days SUCK without you both here. I am having such a hard time with all of this, I just want to wake up from this nightmare. Please send me strength and courage, I need it. Kisses to you and your mom.... I miss you so much.
Love always,
Alicia
Alicia Citrano
December 24, 2006
Brittany ~
Tomorrow my dad and I begin our annual drive to Fort Myers, Florida. Please watch over us. I am usually excited to go on this trip, but my heart is very heavy this year. I am so lost without your mom, she will not be in Florida when I get there. How can that really be true Britt???? Give me strength, I need it. I miss you and your mom so much.
Love,
Alicia
December 23, 2006
Brittany, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ...you are so loved and so missed...
Alicia Citrano
December 23, 2006
Happy Birthday Brittany!!!! The candles are on for you. You have a special gift this year (your mom)..
Today was not easy for anyone here, we laid your mom to rest. The only thing that got us thru today was knowing the two of you are together.
Sending you both hugs and kisses.
Love,
Alicia
Chris & Mandi Gallagher
December 23, 2006
Happy Birthday Brittany! Give your mom a big kiss and hug for me. The candles will light up the skies tonight!
With Love,
Chris & Mandi
Alicia Citrano
December 21, 2006
Brittany ~
I can not believe I just wrote in your moms book ~ it is all so unreal to me. I come to you today to aks you to help us all these next few days. Saying good bye to your mom is going to be very very hard on so many people. Please send us a sign from you or both of you that you are together, it would make this easier (if that is possible).
So you know Britt, we will NOT FORGET YOUR BIRTHDAY, candles still will be glowing for you Saturday. Please help us Britt... we all need it.
Love you,
Alicia
Chris Gallagher
December 19, 2006
Brittany, Your mother has been my best friend for forty years. People always thought that we were sisters. We were separated by miles for many years, but that never changed how close we were. I don't know what I will do without her, but I know that she is finally with you and in no more pain. Visit often my beautiful dragonflies. I will always love you.
Chris
Ellyn Nilsen
December 19, 2006
Brittany, there isn't a day that goes by that I do not think of you and hope that you are in a better place. You showed me what a real friendship was all about and i am thankful that i had the chance to meet you and your wonderful family even though it wasn't under the best circumstances. Eileen and Paul made it a lot easier to deal with being in the hospital by making me feel like part of the family during visiting hours, seeing as though my family couldn't visit that often. Once we got out of the hospital i spent a lot of time in pembroke with brittany and eileen. Eileen was an awesome mother to brittany....after she tragically passed away eileen was never the same....all i can say is i hope that they are together now and are in a better place....i love you both and you will always have a place in my heart. i'm glad to have met you both!
December 19, 2006
I cannot believe this has happened. It is so incredibly tragic words cannot even express. I truly blelieve Eileen had a plan. She built the park, she named the ballroom and left a mark for all to remember both her and Brittany, her work was done. She was tired and wanted to be with her baby. God rest her soul and give her that only thing she truly wanted.........to be side by side with her little girl for eternity. If walk through this learning one thin g it is that life is SO fragile and precious. Live life to the fullest as they both seemed to do while they were on this earth. Kiss your kids, hug your friend, say good day to a stranger.....and help others. Life is truly a gift from God, what you with it, is your gift back to Him.
Michael Hendricks
December 18, 2006
Dear Britt, tonight I'm writting to ask your help with something. Please tell your mom that I love her with all of my heart (I never told her enough) and that she will be with me until my end of days. I am certain that she has found her way to you once again. I miss you both so very much. Love Michael
December 18, 2006
I just heard of the passing of Eileen and wanted to send my prayers to her family and friends. Although this is devastating she's with her angel now, together and I'm sure she's truly happy although the ones left on Earth are not.
God Bless.
Alicia Citrano
December 18, 2006
Brittany ~ Our hearts were already heavy without you..and now life without your mom. How can this all be happening???? I know your mom was in so much pain here without you, I just hope she has no more pain and the two of you are together again. Please help us all thru these next few days, we need all the help we can get.
Love forever,
Alicia
Steven Gladney
December 14, 2006
Hey britt. I thought i should write to you now because i might miss the opportunity before your birthday. Lately i've noticed that since i have not seen many dragonflies around my me, i've had to find your spirit somewhere else. I think i've found it, i have been noticing that everytime a nice cool breeze or just any other breeze for some reason blows by me,i think of you. Also since it's christmas i'm reminded of you more and more. You were always happy, you'd come in and give me a kiss on the cheek and the tightest hug i'd ever receive througout the year haha. The one thing i remember the most about christmas with you is at your house; the christmas tree would be glooming so bright with the presents scattered around the tree, i would smell the the aroma of the great food to be served, and you would have the biggest smile on your face. I don't think i can go a day without thinking about it. Though your not with us, you'll always stay in our hearts, and as the wind blows past my face, i'll know your always there watching out for me.
Alicia Citrano
December 10, 2006
Brittany ~ I just got in from the Candle Lighting Service I went to with your Mom, Joe, Michael and my friend Tina (who lost her son in June). It was such an emotional night. I was honored to be there and that your mom asked me to go. To hear others talk of the loss they have had, and how they are "dealing" is helpful. It helps to know others feel the way we do ~ each day can be a chore and nobody knows what will "trigger" a moment. One thing I have learned and got from tonight was "WHO CARES" ~ let it happen, cry if you want, shop if you want, sleep whatever gets one thru. I am so glad your mom & dad have such support, it is so important. There was a wonderful (but sad) song played tonight called "Tonight I Hold This Candle" ~ and some words just touched me. It is so true ~ I do hope you saw the candles tonight for you Britt. I also encourage others to light candles on December 23 (your birthday) and send you more light.
You always lit up a room, and now we are showing you how much we love you and miss you by our candle light.
Loving & missing you always,
Alicia
Eileen Richardson
December 10, 2006
To all of you who write here, at this particulary hard time of year, with Brittany's birthday and "the holidays" which I pretend DO NOT EXIST~ I cannot bear them without her~ I am so grateful. Although I do cry when I read your entries, they mean the WORLD to me-because I know that you remember her- my baby- and that she lives on~ Thank you- keep writing~ PLEASE light a candle for Brittany on her birthday, December 23rd. This Sunday, December 10th, my brother Rick's birthday, is the annual candle lighting for the Compassionate Friends, where around the WORLD, at 7:00 p.m., candles are lighted at churches for children who have died. I will be at a church in Hingham with my chapter of TCF lighting candles for our children~ ~please think of all the children, lost too soon, and light a candle for all... Please keep writing- I love you, you keep me going- Love, Eileen
Paul & Nancy Gladney
December 9, 2006
Hi Brittany! It's your birthday month! I'm sure you celebrate bithdays in heaven...everyday is a day to celebrate in heaven. We put our Christmas decorations out along with a special candle...a "Brittany Candle" so you will be celebrating with us and we will be celebrating with you! We know that you are watching over all of us and giving us the strength to get through each and everyday. We think of you always! We know your parents will continue to be strong and also know that we pray for them daily. Our hearts continue to grow with the many blessings we have been given as we try not to take anything for granted. We look forward to the day that we will all be together again and to celebrate with you. Please continue to watch over us all and be consoled in the knowlegde that so many people miss and love you! Peace.....
Jennifer Gladney
December 9, 2006
Britt, I don't know what to say after reading what your mom wrote. I think about you every day and talk about you to a couple of people that I work with. One of the guys that I work with noticed that I had a tatto of a dragonfly and asked me if there was a symbolic reason for it and I told him why I got it. He is also our age and after I finished telling him he started to tear up a little because realized it could have been either one of us as well. When I saw the tears in his eyes I started to tear up a little and ever since then he has been asking me questions about you and saying that he is sorry that he never got the chance to meet you to see what a wonderful person you are. He also told me that he could see how much you touched my life and you really did. I wish that you were here to talk to but I know that you are watching over your parents and our extended family. I love and miss you Britt. Keep a close eye on your parents. They are great people and I will always pray for you and them.
Love always with infinant x's and o's
Fuffs
Kristin Gladney
December 9, 2006
Brittany,
Every day I think of you. Almost daily, I see a girl that reminds me of you. I feel that you are always around. I think of you often. You remind me how precious life is. Your life has had such an affect of the people who love you and miss you. By thinking of you, you are alive in our hearts and you are always around.
With the holidays and your birthday approaching, there is such an emptiness since you are not physically with us. I will continue to think of you often. You will be with me in my heart.
Love,
Lynn Tokarczyk
December 8, 2006
Brittany,
I met you when you were 5 years old and I remember how much you resembled your Dad. I also remember that we both had the exact same "princess" bedroom set. During the next several years as you were growing up, you always enjoyed being with your Mom's friends. At your home there was always a celebration for every occasion and decorations galore. I remember the last time we were together, you looked just like your Mom. You have the best Mom and Dad. Your Mom tries to live on for you and she remarkably continues to have a gift of giving back to others despite her pain of desperately missing you. She always knows the right thing to say, at the right time. Your Mom is still very caring, loving and is always able to positively impact the lives of others.
I pray for you and your family everyday.
Love, Lynn Tokarczyk (a devoted friend)
Ray and Doreen Gondola
December 7, 2006
Brit and Leenie, we wouldn't even know what to say. We read what you wrote to Brit, and are reduced to nothing more than a tear. Our hearts go out to all of you that Brit touched. We wish we had met her, but still feel touched through your words.
Eileeen Richardson
December 7, 2006
December 6, 2006
My Darling Brittany~
I hope you see~ I hope you guide me, I hope you have some control. I hope that you condemn and change the injustices. I am sorry for any time I was not empathetic enough. I tried- and I see that empathy in others is so barren~ yet better, I FEEL the compassion of people who care. Know that I love you more than life, always will. I will always honor you and your memory. You can count on me- I hope you knew you always could. All I need now is fairness, if I cannot leave you the legacy I tried so hard to do. We had some thing that we always wanted to be "proud" of the other, I am so very proud of you.... you were the true light of my life. I hope that I can live through the turmoil until I can be with you, and do right by you- even though you cannot enjoy- I want you to see that I DID leave you a legacy- that you ARE my life- that when I see you again, that you will also be proud of me, and my courage. I know that we expected that of each other. I am so sorry if I let you down in any way. You did, and will always mean more to me than life, - or anything.. Britt- I love you so much - It hurts SOOOOO BAD. Help me to endure and sustain- if only -if always- for you. I love you so much- to this day, I would give my life for you. For those that do not live in this daily Hell- give me the strength to forgive them- they do not know... I NEED YOU, BABY- I would give ANYTHING for you to be here with me~ You are my heart....For those who understand,share and understand my pain, please bless them. Please see what love some of "the staff" the family, our friends, and "the homeowners" share for you... you are not alone, nor am I... I hope that everyone remembers to light a candle for you to see the light, on what would be your 24th birthday, my precious girl, on December 23rd. I LOVE YOU- the pain of losing you DOES NOT LESSEN~ however, if one person LEARNS from you, I will be grateful. Evan told me the other night, on line, that "Brittany had no hatred". He was right- he loved you and continues, and knew you~ and did all he could to protect you~ with his heart~ he did not hurt you~ I know you know that.... thank you for keeping him in my life~ thank you for letting me know those who DO support US.... and thank you , with ALL MY HEART ~ to those who continue to realize- this does NOT "go away"~ never will,for my love is for ETERNITY.... and those who support us, somehow know that- thank you for keeping them near and dear.....Your Park and Grand Ballroom will live forever....Love, Momma
Alicia Citrano
December 6, 2006
Brittany ~ I can not even believe we have entered into December, let alone another month without you here with us. Today marks 16 long months, and I find myself still feeling this "just can not be happening", but sadly it has. I accepted a job offer today! I am excited and nervous all at the same time.
I want to take some time now also to remind all who read this book on December 23 (your birthday) to please light candles for you. I want you to be able to see all the light from all of your loved ones and friends. We all did this last year, and it should remain an annual thing.
This Sunday I will be joining your mom and dad at the annual Compassionate Friends Candle Lighting to remember all children who have left too soon. I have been to meetings with your mom, this is a wonderful organization and has helped so many. I could not attend last year, and I am going Sunday. You are ALWAYS on my mind and in my heart ~ that will NEVER change... I love you with all of my heart and soul.
Missing you so very much,
Love, Alicia
Eileen Richardson
November 6, 2006
Hey, My Darling Girl- Do you hear me? Do you see me? Do you feel my pain? Do you understand? Where are you??? A Memorial Park was created in your name-The Brittany Jaye Richardson Memorial Park- and the Brittany Jaye Richardson Grand Ballroom was named after, and dedicated to you- at Oak Point- and over 600 people came from so far away- to honor your memory. Do you know how much you mean to us? Do you know that so many would give our lives for moments with you, to make this unreal, to awaken us from this nightmare? What is "life" really about? Did we waste so much time "saving" for the tomorrow that will never come??? Did you put Joe here to keep me going, one breath at a time...do you see the horror and pain that your Dad and I feel every moment of every day- when some think we "should be over it"- OVER YOU?? OVER YOUR DEATH??? Dear God, if it IS real- we will NEVER "GET OVER" it. How can anyone love so much, and lose so much- and GET OVER IT??? It does not ever happen- all "Life" is now, is "biding our time"- getting through each day, not living- only existing- and only those of us who have suffered the loss of a child can ever understand. Life is HELL- where are you? I always knew I could not LIVE without you- we talked about this- so many times- where are you, my Baby- for all I need to know is how to get to you. I promise you that I will never let the precious memory of you end- NEVER. I do not care if I live on, nor do I care if I am remembered, but for a precious few, who truly loved me. But you- you were so incredibly special- so beautiful in every way, so loving, so giving, so brilliant. You were a light as no one who knew you had ever seen. I will live on only to find you, to keep your memory alive, for if you are gone, if you have died, I want only to touch your face, feel your breath, hear your voice, and experience the only piece of Heaven that I have ever known. YOU are my life- we will be together, somehow, somewhere, for eternity, for this pain without you is so cutting, that it is hard to go on. Thank you for the people that are left here to bear this unbearable pain with me- you are my life- help me to be with you, no matter what it takes. I love you- I know you know that- Love, Momma
Barbara Cellucci
November 1, 2006
Brittany,
I think of you everyday much more then I ever thought I would. I think of you when I take that long walk down my driveway. I am constantly thinking and Remembering how I would look at you in the backseat of the car, I would always say "how are we today BABY GIRL"? We had the best of times, happy or mad, as only you could be. Brittany, I loved you as if you were my own baby. I wish we didn't slip apart as we do in life but I was so lucky to hace had you and your family in my life. I hope, I never stop tinking of you, I am sure I could NEVER. I even smile sometimes when I think of all our memories together. We went through alot together, running around out of breath but I wouldn't have given that time up for anything. Baby just remember that I will always love you, your Mom and Dad. They are having a very hard time but they will always have a place in my life as well as my families too. We did love you so very much and miss you tremendously! With eternal love, Love you always Barbara Cellucci and Family. XOXO
Alicia Citrano
October 29, 2006
Brittany ~
What a day yesterday was (we had rain, wind and a power outage) but NOTHING could stop the wonderful day at Oak Point for you. What a turn out, over 500 people (Oak Point residents and staff and your family and friends). It was a tremendous tribute to you. Your mom worked so hard on this for you (you would have been very proud of her) and Dan Clark and his wife did a great job with so many songs (new and old). The reason for the dedication stinks but I know you were with us yesterday. You gave your mom strength to get thru it (and your dad). Your mom has told me she wants the park to bring peace to all who enter and I believe that will happen. The other night we were walking thru and several people already have walked your dragonfly park and just love it. It is such a great place. The perfect sign the other day was when your mom was placing bricks and showing people bricks a dragonfly landed right on a brick and she took a picture! I guess you approve of the park!! I just hope you know how much you are/were loved. Keep giving us signs, and sending us strength. We all miss you so much.
Love always,
Alicia (Aya)
Brittany Jaye Richardson Park ~ at Oak Point ~ opens 10/28/06
Alicia Citrano
October 24, 2006
Brittany ~
I am now back from a wonderful sunny week in Florida. I saw dragonflies everyday all over the place, it was so great to see!! This Saturday your Park and Ball Room open at Oak Point. There has been so much work going into this by all involved. This will be a wonderful tribute to you, and all who attend will surely feel your love. Give us the courage to get thru this, and with any luck the rain will be over by 1:00! If that does happen, I will know it was you. I will add a picture of your park for others to see. I hope all who can come Saturday will attend, those who can not will have to drive by to see it. This park will be there FOREVER just as you will remain with me and others.
All my love,
Alicia
xoxox
October 21, 2006
Brittany
Everyday is worse than the last-I just want you back-I love you more than life-
Love,
Momma
Jen Gladney
October 14, 2006
Brittany,
I can't believe that it has been over a year since you have passed. The other day I was at work and was talking with my team lead and a dragonfly landed on his shoulder and then on my arm and I knew that it was you tring to say something to me. There was also a dragonfly that flew around me and my friend when we rented our first apartment that we are now in. I know that you were approving because it was something that we were talking about when we were younger. I miss you wall the time and love you so much and know that you are keeping an eye out on all of us. I just hope that you keep also a close eye on our new cousin Alex and your parents as well. I miss you. Love you always.
Fuffs
Alicia Citrano
October 10, 2006
Brittany,
Tonight as I sit here and write to you, I find myself asking outloud (to myself since no body is here) WHY?? WHY YOU? WHY COULD WE (your mom, your mom & I, your dad and many, many others) not HELP you? This haunts me every day.. I hate this, I hate this so bad. I can not for 1 minute understand your parents daily hell; but I know the pain I am in and it SUCKS. There is no other word for it. Sorry, but it does. I need you, we all do. I am trying so hard to be strong, and I know you want me to be, just right now I am not. Forgive me. Please Britt give me STRENGTH, infact give it to us all! I love you more than you will ever know.
Alicia xoxoxox
October 6, 2006
Brittany,
I want you to know there is not a day that goes by I do not think of you & miss you so. I bought a another frame the other day (yes it was dragonfly) and I put the picture of us eatting strawberries and angel food cake in it; it is by bed, and I will be bringing that to FLA next week. I look forward to the sunshine and warmer weather in FLA and the hopes of seeing many many dragonflies. Watch over us Britt, we need you more than you know. Your park is coming along great at Oak Point (your mom has done a wonderful job, no surprise there)and on October 28 there will be a grand opening of that park and the ballroom in your honor. Your mom and others are putting the finishing touches on this opening and it will be such a wonderful tribute to YOU and you deserve no less. I adore you and always will, that will NEVER change.
All my love, Alicia xoxox
Paul Gladney
October 2, 2006
Hey...I figured that this was probably the best place to find everyone...can someone shoot me an email with the link to Britt's Park please?
Sorry that I can't be up there in person for the dedication...but I'll be thinking of you all down in PA.
Thanks-
-Paul Jr
Jennifer Gladney
September 28, 2006
Hey Britt,
I still think about you every single day. I just got my first apartment with one of my friends and after we got the apartment I saw a dragonfly land on the top of my car and knew that you were watching out for me. I miss you way to much. You were not only the best thing that happened to your parents but for me. I had so many great times with you not only sleeping over at your house but durring family parties when you were around. I miss you and love you always.
Love always and forever,
Fuffs
Steven Gladney
September 28, 2006
Last night i went to the "big E". This is a big carnival that Massachusetts hosts every year for like a month. I went with a few friends and we had a blast. We saw the weirdest things like: The biggest and fattest pig in the world, my friends saw the cow from wisconsin that was also a unicorn. We saw a parade with elvis, that bold guy from six flags, and had a blast on all the rides at the carnival. When i look back on the things i have seen, i only wish you were there to see them with me. I know your in my heart but i wish you were right with me feeling your stomach go into your throat or feeling the air whip by you as the roller coaster went down AAAAAHHHH!!!. I miss you brittany but I always remeber your presence is right next to me as i ride the rollercoaster of life.
Alicia Citrano
September 25, 2006
Brittany,
I was in Mashpee this weekend and spent some time with your mom and friends (Ellyn, Judy & Chris) your mom wanted "girl time" we had a good visit. I stayied in your room, (it will ALWAYS be YOUR room); your mom had it painted that green you liked in the computer room in Pembroke; it is such a nice color and it is all done in dragonfly things. We threw shells into the ocean Saturday night (we wrote on them to you) I wanted to do that from South Cape beach since we always spent so much time there. Just hearing that ocean makes me think of all those many hours we went to the beach and how much you loved it.
Two weeks ago now I was laid off from work (which was/is still a shock) and that very afternoon I was in Canton at my parents by the pool in a chair on the phone and dragonflys were flying all around me.. and one landed on my shoulder!!! I know it was you, trying to tell me it will be ok, I was afraid to move. I see many dragonflys, I just want to catch one (Patrick can and tells us how to do it) and have it be you.. Like a fairy tale, when she kisses a frog it turns into a man, I want to kiss this and have it be you..... I know you think thats nuts but I would do ANYTHING for your mom and dad to end this nightmare for them. Please know I think of you EVERY DAY and MISS YOU SO MUCH, you will always be with me and I am so lucky to have known you and I will do my best to help your parents and work with your mom to make the BRITTANY JAYE RICHARDSON PARK a wonderful memorial for you, you deserve that and much more.
All my love forever and ever,
Alicia
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