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October 16, 2011
Remembering you.
March 17, 2009
Nothing Gold Can Stay
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
-- Robert Frost
Kathleen Pingelton
February 8, 2009
I miss you in so many ways still.Lots of love.
Jen Jones
November 9, 2008
Rachel, we lost touch long ago. We were inseparable at UCSC. I remember the first time I saw you in the College 8 dining hall. You were 18 and determined. Dressed in black and fishnets from head to toe, long white blonde flowing and bouncing behind you as you walked briskly through the cafeteria with your tray of food. I said to myself, "she's going to be my friend" and as the fates would have it we had a wonderful first year at college together. I met your family in Monterey. You took me to my first rave and goth club. That's when you adopted "Ducky." After we took our own directions and went off to other colleges we still kept in touch. I visited you in England. Lovely memories and photos I still have. Your letters are still in my possession and will be forever cherished. Take care sweetie. You are at peace. Love, Jen
Kathleen Pingelton
September 18, 2008
I just wanted to say that if though I might not always say it out loud,I think about you all the time.You are never far away.Your memory has become a bright catalyst in my efforts to educate others on mental health issues(particularly suicide)and help them to understand.I miss you and of course,I wish you were here with us still.I can't help but feel like you are always trying to show me new things(like how to live life unafraid and a little more profoundly).Every day that I wake up is a blessing.
All my love.
kathleen pingelton
May 15, 2008
Happy Birthday Paige.You are loved and missed.I went to the lake last night with a candle and a pink rose.I felt like you know that it was all for you.xoxo.
Mia Perkov
May 14, 2008
I wish you were still here to wish you Happy Birthday. I miss you so much, I hope you are at peace.
I love you,
Mia
Rowan Cota
April 5, 2008
Paige,
I didn't know until today, when I got double barrelled by you and Voxy at the same time. I hate this. I miss you. I've missed you a lot. I have some really great memories of you both.
Please take care of each other.
Love,
Rowan
stacey d.
March 5, 2008
rachel,
i have only recently discovered that you are no longer with us and i am still beside myself with this loss. so many wonderful memories of wonderful times. i met my best friend because of your generous heart. remember that gorgeous hike in the rain in big sur that solidified my plans to join you and ashling in the city--you, me and ashling at 360 sanchez in SF. What a blast!
We lost touch over the years, but took up our seats on a curb in the haight and caught up when we bumped into each other. what lovely moments those were, knowing you were still working your magic, helping those who needed it most.
i wish i had the chance to tell you now how much you impacted my life. i would not have moved to the city and become the person i am today. i have you to thank for many of my successes.
i hope you have found peace. love you lots.
Ashling R
February 13, 2008
Rachel,
I knew you when you were Rachel. We had lost touch but you and I had spent the most wonderful part of our lives together at college in London and then in SF when we moved to the 'big city'. I cannot believe that I have only just found out that you are no longer here. So many years had past, and for that I am so sorry. I had no idea. In my native Gaelic tongue 'Ba d'aon nadur amhain ida. Bionn tu go minic ar m'intinn i mo briongloids agus mo dheanamh. D'fheadfadh tu ag teacht aris mo saol anam.'
I hope you are in a happier place.
ben
February 6, 2008
Paige-
so many words and thoughts. isn't much in this world that makes me cry. for reasons unknown, i looked you up today. we only met once but once was all it took to recognize a kindred spirit. hot tears running down my face. wish people like us could have had a better shot at understanding things. i don't know what to believe anymore but i sincerely hope that your spirit and soul is flourishing. might join you soon. bless your heart, sister.
Kathleen Pingelton
October 26, 2007
twinkle,twinkle pretty star,how I wonder where you are.Happy Halloween, xoxo.
this guest-book is now forever:)
Mia perkov
September 20, 2007
You were my heart and soul. I lived for you, knowing that you are gone makes this world seem to sparkle less. I just wish you could have healed yourself the way you were able heal so many others. I will love you forever, your fluffbunny
kathleen pingelton
April 18, 2007
i miss you & love you with every passing day.
Kim Johnson
April 17, 2007
Dear Rachel,
We had lost touch, which I deeply regret. But I always thought of you. You will be missed. My deepest sympathies to the Wahl family.
Love always, Kim
Gracia Natata
November 6, 2006
Paige, I think of you when I look at my cat, Tiger, who looks like Khailin, remember? Thank you for the brief time of laughter and dance we shared.
My sincere thoughts of healing to the Wahl family.
Fuscus
David Tenenbaum
November 3, 2006
Dear Rachel,
I will never forget you. Your beauty, intelligence and humor has always walked with me and I know it will continue to do so. You have a good soul and I hope you have found some peace.
I will miss you, along with all of the others you have touched with your light.
Love,
Dave T
Krissy
November 2, 2006
P..
You were and always will be an amazing person. Even though you've passed..every single person that you've touched in your life will carry a little piece of you with them forever. We all love you very, very much. I hope to dance with you again someday..
xoxo..KB
melissa ring
November 2, 2006
P,
you were my bestest friend ever.
i miss you every minute of everyday.
all the positive changes i am doing in my life i will do in your memory.
i love you paige.
Shannon Christensen
November 1, 2006
I knew you years ago at York -when you were still Rachel. Even as young girls, you always made your environment beautiful. We gravitated to you. We knew you would be something special.
I wish that I had also known you more recently, Paige. Clearly, the preview we saw as teenagers was but a glimpse of the magnificent woman you are.
I am sorry, so sorry. For all of us.
ROSEMARY
October 31, 2006
I AM FRIENDS WITH MOLLY. RACHEL WAS MOLLY'S DAUGHTER NICHOLE'S BEST FRIEND IN SCHOOL. I'M VERY VERY SORRY THAT YOU LOST RACHEL. MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU. GOD BLESS RACHEL AND EVERYBODY THAT LOVES HER.
Jim & Barbara Schwefel
October 30, 2006
To the Wahl family, we were so saddened to read of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Robert Strong
October 30, 2006
The world is a better place for having known you and a sadder place without you.
miss you heartfelt one,
Robert
Roxanne H
October 29, 2006
i'll never forget you.
i hope to pass down the kind of charity you posessed to my children and my children's children.
Robbin
October 29, 2006
You were a beautiful girl and will always be a beautiful soul. You touched so many ...
Joy Farber
October 29, 2006
You are amazing Paige, you touched so many people..I hope somewhere inside yourself you know that. You are missed SO much and will be cherished forever by all those that you meant so much too.
I hope you are now at peace.
mark 27
October 29, 2006
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Pero ahora, exte dia, exte semana, yo no tengo ni una sola palabra. Nada. Mi boca es seco y vacio.
Gra, Dilseacht, Cairdeas, Go Deo...
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bonni suval
October 28, 2006
paige,
you mean the world to me. you are my right hand. i love you and i wish you the peace now that you so deserved in life. the stars shine a little more pink, the wind whispers a little sharper, your heart still beats in the pulse of this city. you will be forever in the hearts of those you helped, those you loved, those who love you so very much.
peace. strength. love.
always, secret snow girl,
Bonni
Nichole Lamb Willis
October 28, 2006
Rachel, Your friendship made San Benancio and Washington Union bearable for me. You were my childhood best friend and you will always be in my heart.
Katherine
October 27, 2006
Paige,
It was such a privilege to have worked with you. I remember laughing with you, hiding under the desk together when we needed a break, eating breakfast burritos, and most of all - seeing you approach each client from a place of love, empathy and respect. You deeply touched the soul of every client we worked with. You touched me as well. I wish we had spent more time together.
My heart goes out to all who love you.
Ian aka Indigo
October 27, 2006
You became Paige and I became Indigo, but there was a night a hundred years ago, when we were only Ian and Rachel.
Shab Bekhair, Sianna. You lived with love.
Catyanna Roman
October 27, 2006
You will be missed greatly. You had a big heart and cared about your friends. I think about you often and wish that we spent more time together. I cherish the times we had. I give my love and strength to your family and close friends.
Sonja Santos
October 27, 2006
Fly free, until we meet again...
Elle Dee
October 27, 2006
Psylent says, "Rest now."
Brenda Elwood
October 27, 2006
dear paigeling,
just so you know, i'm glad you were the first person i met upon moving to SF:)
thank you for everything. i look forward to seeing you again, one day..
much love,
Gaytha
October 26, 2006
You are missed.
Carina Crash
October 26, 2006
Sending love to you always, beautiful paige.
T.L. (Voxy) Emmerich
October 26, 2006
I love you, Paige. You have more friends and people who love than you ever knew. You have touched so many lives with your big heart and with love that few can equal. You made a difference in this world, Paige. Bless you, and may you finally find peace. My heart and thoughts are with your family.
Love, Voxy
Missy C. (Fullofstars)
October 26, 2006
To my "little twin star", I hope you knew how very special you were and still are to me. Even though we never got a chance to meet in person you will always be in my heart. I love you, I miss you, I see you in my dreams.
I send my deepest sympathies to her family and friends. You are all in my thoughts.
Christine 16
October 26, 2006
You are loved..eternally.
*kisses- pretty girl*
Julie C
October 26, 2006
Paige, I love you.
christina inman
October 26, 2006
I'll never forget you and your life.
May you be in peace now.
lots of love!
Kathleen Pingelton
October 26, 2006
Paige,you are one in a million with a heart of gold.The loss is felt deeply.I wish to extend my sympathy to your family at this time.I love you and always will,I am blessed to have had you in my life and I will always cherish my memories and hold them close.
msangel
October 26, 2006
you will be missed, mcvandal. you meant a lot to a lot of people.
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