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for Susan Shaughnessy
Mary Turner
November 24, 2008
Dear Pat and Vicky,
I am so sad to hear of your loss. I cannot imagine how you are feeling. It is always sad to lose someone we love but for someone who is so young and so much to live for. Please know that you are in our prayers
Jason Angelette
November 24, 2008
To Susan's Family,
My heart and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. I was a classmate with Susan at the JPII Institute. It was such a blessing to have known her. She was so kind and a beautiful woman in Chirst. Susan was a wonderful witness to the love and walk of Christ and she will be remembered.
May God bless you and keep you close to His heart,
Mike Kuhnline
November 23, 2008
With deepest sympathy to you and yours, Pat.
Susan Henry
November 22, 2008
I am so sorry to hear that Susan has died. May God welcome her into heaven. I had heard from Meredith that she was very ill. She was a very lovely young woman, a very special soul. I can only guess at how distressed her family and Dr. Schindler and others at the Institute must be. Eternal Life grant to her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her, may she rest in peace. Amen
I was praying for her recovery, now I will have to pray for those she left behind. My deepest sympathy to her parents.
jennifer patterson
November 21, 2008
Susan was our son Ryan's kindergarten PSR teacher. We appreciate her efforts to educate him on Christ. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
God Bless,
Jennifer and Steve Patterson
November 21, 2008
Dear Shaughnessy Family,
My prayers go out to you and your family for this great loss. I met Susan during UD in our Rome semester and was impressed instantly by her kindness and peacefulness. She radiated love and happiness everywhere she went. I know she will be missed by all.
Juan Rendon
November 21, 2008
I had the blessing and privilege to meet Susan at UD. I got to know her better during the Spring 1998 semester in Rome and afterwards. I always knew she was a living saint among us and I am very thankful to you for allowing Susan to go to UD. The last time I saw her was in New York City back in the summer of 2001 and after that, we exchanged emails periodically. I know that Susan is now in the presence of her beloved Jesus, as a bride who rejoices with her groom; with Jesus the one she loved to the extreme. Be assured of all my prayers for all of you.
Juan Rendon UD '00
John Rickert, FSSP
November 21, 2008
My condolences to you on your loss. Susan was a student of mine at UD. She was a very kind and good person.
Jaime (Elgin) Soell
November 21, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I went to high school with Susan, and though I did not know her well, she was always warm and kind.
CJA Class of 1996
Lesley Katzilierakis
November 21, 2008
I went to UD with Susan. She truly was one of the dearest people I have ever had the privilege to know. I am so glad to have had the opportunity to reconnect with her recently on a business trip. I know that she was called back to her lord, and that she will continue to be a presence in everyone's lives who was lucky enough to have known her. I am so sorry that she had to leave so soon.
Barb Flowers
November 21, 2008
From what everyone has written in this guestbook, Susan was exactly the person I imagined she would become. Even at a young age, she had a mature, even enlightened, sensibility. She was thoughtful, sweet and unassuming. What a wonderful girl and what a blessing for each of us who had the privilege of meeting her.
Patty Thoreson -Johnston
November 21, 2008
Although I didn't have a chance to meet Susan, I am an alumni of UD. I send my prayers to your family. It sounds like Susan touched many during her life and went to Jesus in humility and grace. Amen and God Bless you during your time of grief.
Julie Schwartz
November 21, 2008
I went to high school with Susan, and often sat in front of her or behind her in class, since our last names were so close in the alphabet. I will always remember her as a sweet, friendly and giving person. I have no doubt that she grew to be an even more amazing adult. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Know that she will be with you always.
Emily and Andrew (Wescott) Glicksman
November 21, 2008
Susan's beauty (in mind, body, and soul!) was readily apparent to everyone who encountered her. We are all better for knowing her. Please know that we will all continue to pray for you, her family and friends. May God's love and mercy envelope you during this difficult time.
Kathleen Wheeler
November 21, 2008
Dear PJ, Vickie, Patrick & Tom, I remember Susan playing in the playpen in the living room after Pat & Linda's wedding many years ago. She was such a sweet baby and seemed so content and peaceful even then. Over the years I heard from Pat & Linda about the remarkable young woman she became and the life she lived caring for others. I am deeply sorry to hear about your tremendous loss. Please know our thoughts, love and prayers are with you and your family.
Kate Wheeler, Bob Broad, Betta & Michael.
Mike & Debbie Wheeler
November 20, 2008
We celebrated Thanksgiving with Susan several years ago and we would see her at Pat & Linda's whenever we visited Dallas. Debbie and I will remember Susan and your family in our prayers. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time.
Jeff, Marie & John Michael Koczela
November 20, 2008
We are grateful to have had such a sweet and faithful soul as Miss Shaughnessy, (as her students called her), for our son's first (kindergarten) Sunday school teacher 2006-2007. I'd bet (even though I knew her little) she was more ready than most twice her age, to go home to the Lord. She will certainly be in our family prayers.
Rick Ackerman
November 20, 2008
Dear PJ and Vicki,
There was a song by the Buckinghams called "Susan". Lee Ann and the kids and I used to sing it when we lived next door. To this day, when I hear that song, I think of your daughter Susan.
Kristina Braswell
November 20, 2008
Although I have not seen Susan since high school and did not know her very well, I remember her as a such a kind person, and it sounds like she grew into an amazing woman that touched so many lives. Your family is in my prayers.
Kristina (Flaherty) Braswell CJA Class of 1996
Mary Heidbreder
November 20, 2008
Dear Pat & Vickie,
We were so sorry to hear about Susan's death. Our prayers are with you through this most difficult time.
With our deepest sympathy
Mary & Bill Heidbreder
Tom Kohnen
November 20, 2008
Our thoughts are with your family. Jeannie and I will be saying some prayers.
Kimberly Henkel
November 20, 2008
Susan exuded such peace and kindness to all who met her. Her gentle spirit touched us all. I will miss her beautiful, smiling face at the JPII Institute. We will keep you in our prayers!
Josh Heinzelmann
November 20, 2008
Dear Shaughnessy Family,
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Susan with Exodus Youth Services on the streets of Washington DC. While she was smaller than most in stature she was larger than life on the streets. She was a real blessing to those children in DC and to all of us who knew her. I feel we all have a new advocate in heaven and I will be praying for her and asking for her prayers.
I wish you all the peace of Christ,
Josh Heinzelmann
Bethany Patz
November 20, 2008
Shaughnessy Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Susan was an extraordinary person and those who had the privilege of knowing her are blessed to have had her in our lives.
Mary Ruebelmann-Benavides
November 20, 2008
Dear Mr and Mrs Shaughnessy,
I am so sorry for your loss. We will continue to offer you all up in prayer!
God bless!
Agnes Bunagan
November 20, 2008
I thank God for the gift of Susan. She was a kind and a most gentle friend. I will miss her terribly, but I shall always carry her memory in my heart .
Thank you, Mr. & Mrs. Shaughnessy, for sharing your beloved daughter with us. May Sweet Jesus grant you comfort and peace.
Teresa Gonzales
November 20, 2008
Susan, you made a wonderful impression on your UD friend (my son) Seth Gonzales. Thank you for showing us the way to live a life closer to God every day. My prayers are with your family that they may endure the pain in their hearts.
Rodney Rice
November 20, 2008
Tom, although I didn't have the fortune of meeting your sister, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joni King
November 20, 2008
While I only knew Susan while she worked with us at WHC/MedSTAR Transport I knew I had met someone special. Her warmth and kindness brought a sense of peace to our hectic world and I'm grateful for having known her.
Kim Muckenthaler
November 20, 2008
Dear Shaughnessy family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. It has been years since I have seen Susan, but she was always such a kind person and I have no doubt she made an impact on all she knew.
God Bless.
Kim (Mersinger) Muckenthaler, CJA Class of 1996
Heather Kratz
November 20, 2008
Dear Shaughnessy Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Susan is remembered by many people here at Washington Hospital Center, where we had the privilege of working with her for many years. Some employees here have remarked that Susan was 'an angel on earth'. She truly touched us all with her kind, gentle spirit and her strong faith. I hope the memories of your time spent with such a remarkable young woman bring you some peace during this difficult time.
God bless you.
Pia Villanueva-Pulido
November 20, 2008
My deepest sympathies...
We were acquaintances in college, and we sat next to each other in a couple of classes, most notably Medieval Lit. She always did have a smile on her face.
The world will miss her.
Sue Kettler
November 20, 2008
Pat, Vickie, Tom and Patrick
Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. Susan holds a special place in my heart. She was a wonderful, caring child and grew to be a fantastic adult.
Fran Jones
November 20, 2008
We will miss Susan's loving heart, innate kindness and joyful laughter. She touched our lives in so many ways, and made us happy to be a part of her family of friends.
Helen Heramil
November 20, 2008
I once shared a poem by Brendan Kennelly (The Good) with Susan because it was so much like her. I will remember her grace, vulnerability, and kindness. I would like to extend my gratitude and sympathy to Susan's parents and family.
Lucy King
November 19, 2008
Susan and her family are in our prayers. I last saw her when we both attended UD, but I will always remember her joyful smile and her kind way.
Give rest, Lord, to the soul of Your servant Susan who has fallen asleep, in Your Kingdom, where there is no pain, sorrow or suffering.
Kristin Martin
November 19, 2008
I only met Susan a few times, but I recall her gentle and peaceful spirit. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. May Our Lord grant her eternal rest, and may Our Blessed Mother console you during this time of mourning.
Sister Judith Gebelein
November 19, 2008
Dear Pat and Vicky and Family
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to each of you at this time of great lose. We continue to pray with you as you bury your loving daughter and sister Susan.
We feel we lost a great woman, but are consoled that she was a wonderful holy woman.
Sister Judith and the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist
fr. Dominic Eshikena, O.P.
November 19, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Colin and Jeanne Canavan
November 19, 2008
We miss her terribly and are so sorry for your loss. Count on our prayers.
Jenny and John Campbell
November 19, 2008
Dear Shaughnessy Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of suffering. I had the honor of meeting Susan at UD and talking with her at her house about a year ago. She radiated peace and humility, and for her life and example, I am grateful. God be with you.
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