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for Alyssa Gelfand
Marvin Barley 3
June 29, 2025
Thank you for making such a beautiful movie about your loss. Sorry for your pain and blessings.
Elizabeth
June 20, 2025
So sad to lose her at such a young age. Sorry for the loss of your child and friend. Sending prayers and know she will be remembered by your movie and your love
Katherine Arroyo
October 22, 2022
I´m sitting here after watching the beautiful tribute film My True Fairytale with a profound appreciation for the gift you gave to your daughter which had a deep impact on me and will continue to make a difference in others´ lives and relationships. Thank you for sharing how special Allyssa is in your world and how we can change the lives around us for the better through finding and using our own superpowers. I thought I had lost mine going through my own losses until I watched this very true fairytale. Although your loss is so very deep, your lives are blessed with her ongoing presence. Bless you.
- Katherine
Shannon Amell
February 15, 2022
Thank you for sharing your most painful memories and the love you had for your daughter! I am so sorry for your great loss, I have 2 children myself, couldn't imagine life without them! It was a very heartfelt touching way of letting go. We have 3 deaths in our family and a couple friends pass since December 2020. Yesterday morning my husband's mother passed away,a lot sooner then anyone expected and his father passed this last September. Thank you for sharing your love for your daughter! Prayers for you, your family and friends!
Darlene Rotolo
January 15, 2022
I was honored to watch My True Fairytale and want to send my sincere condolence´s for your loss. I would have loved to have met Alyssa, she seems to have brought such joy to those around her. May all your precious memories keep her spirit alive.
Donna Cochran
January 14, 2022
I just watched the movie about her. It was so beautiful and touching! It had her name at the end and I had to look her up!!! I am so sorry for your loss.
Laura Schwartz
January 12, 2022
I just want to say thou I didn't know Alyssa I just watched her movie and I am so sorry for your great loss..Alyssa has a beautiful soul and may all of you dear to her continue to heal..thank you for sharing her story with the rest of us..God Bless!
Teri Goudreault
June 26, 2017
Tatyana, Dimitry and family,
My sincere condolences. My heart goes out to you and sending you all the strength and courage and all the hugs you need to get through this. I will remember and cherish all those good times and memories we shared in Aruba at the Pearl. I still can hear Altyssa and Lola playing in the pool and giggling. Allyssa's smile and spunky girl as I know her will be missed. Fond memories of all of us remain....the numerous suppers , Williams's BBQ 's, swimming in the ocean, walking in town together, the girls sleepovers and popcorn party and drinking tea together. Tatyana's homemade pea soup, listening to Dimitry playing the piano, the fireworks on New Year's Eve and soooo many more memories were created during our stay in Aruba. To Allysa...dear angel...please watch over your parents and grandparents ..and all of your friends..teri xx
Elizabeth Elliott
June 22, 2017
I had the pleasure of being Alyssa’s fifth grade teacher. I remember her infectious smile and the kindness she always showed towards others. She had an optimistic outlook on life, which left a positive impact on those around her (even at the age of 10). I send my sincere condolences to Alyssa's family. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dan Jacobs & Family
June 19, 2017
Dmitry & Family,
We are very sorry to learn of your loss. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Jacobs Family
Kyle Greene
June 5, 2017
Alyssa brightened everyone's life she came into contact with everyday. With her wonderful smile and positive spirit she is an angel and will be greatly missed. Fly high Alyssa, we miss you.
Dean Stacy
June 5, 2017
Tatyana & Dmitry,
Please accept out sincerest condolences. We cannot imagine how you must be feeling. Sending our love to you both and remembering Alyssa very fondly as the sweet little intelligent girl from the Pearl in Aruba.
With deepest sympathy
Dean & Stacy
Aruba
xoxo
Leya and Boris Belinshteyn
June 3, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the family, the words can't explain the pain you go thru
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sally King
June 2, 2017
I am a student at Guilderland High School that did not have the pleasure of knowing Alyssa, but am close to many people who did. The impact that she had on our community is so strong, the love that students and staff have for her has united the school in a way I've never seen before. She made the world a better place, and she is so missed. Sending prayers to your family.
GHS Family
June 2, 2017
So sorry for you loss. Surrounding your family with love and prayers. ✝✝
June 2, 2017
I am a parent in the Guilderland School Community and want to express my deepest, most heartfelt condolences to Alyssa's family, friends and classmates. Losing someone so young is devastating and hard to wrap our heads around. May you find Peace in knowing that you have the support and love of
our community. RIP beautiful angel.
Lounello Family
June 2, 2017
Sending are thoughts and prayers to your family at this very difficult time. Rip alyssa
June 1, 2017
Our family didn't know Alyssa personally however her passing has left a sadness throughout our home. This community mourns such a beautiful young girl. RIP with the Angels. Our deepest condolences go out to her family, friends and The Guilderland Community.
Pascal Tran
June 1, 2017
Omg , I am so sad, I remember cooking for her BD when she came to Seattle visit her parents , I am so sorry , I'm in tear as I write this note, Taty, Dmitry, my sincerely condolences to you your family and all her friends.
Pascal
Nanette Kelley
June 1, 2017
No words can express our deepest sympathy and condolences. Your family and Alyssa have been in our prayers since we first learned of her accident on Sunday. Please know that a community of people are fervently praying for peace in your hearts. There are many people who did not have the privilege of knowing Alyssa but who care deeply for your loss. My children who were friends and school mates of hers feel deeply the emptiness left by her passing. I remember meeting her in our driveway after she dropped our son home. Her energy, kindness and genuineness shown through like a ray of sunshine. What a beautiful, kind, loving soul you nurtured. You should be very proud of her legacy. Peace and love be with you always. The Kelley Family
Christina Cardona
June 1, 2017
Although I didn't know Alyssa well, I remember meeting her in elementary school. She would always wear a McDonald's t-shirt. This year, we reconnected in finance class and not a day went by where Alyssa didn't say good morning, or have a good day. She always complimented me on my outfits and was so nice to talk to in class- she treated you like you were her best friend. May God bless Alyssa's family and friends during this difficult time.
Your cousin Sveta
June 1, 2017
I will miss you so much Alyssa and cherish all the memories we had together from playing Webkinz when I met you for the first time to spending a Thanksgiving weekend together in NYC... Rest in peace my dear girl...
The Kirchhof Family
June 1, 2017
Although we never had the pleasure of meeting you or your family, we are part of the Guilderland Community and we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Gelfand Family. Rest in peace Alyssa and may the angels carry you high into the heavens.
Patty Tallman
June 1, 2017
Alyssa was such a caring, genuine, sweet girl. Sending prayers for comfort and peace to her family and loved ones. Rest easy pretty girl!! Watch over everyone with that beautiful smile of yours!
June 1, 2017
Alyssa, I vaguely remember first grade memories with you. Since the age of seven, I always associate Aruba and happiness with you. That will not change anytime in the future. We came back together last year, and I was always amazed at how happy and sweet you were to others. You always talked to anyone and I never saw you without a smile on your beautiful face. We maynot have been close, but you have left a lasting mark on your friends, family, school, and community! Rest in peace angel.
The Giuliano Family
June 1, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss and are sending our deepest condolences and keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Such a beautiful life taken much too soon. Rest In Peace Alyssa.
Lisa Peck
June 1, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss.
Jacob and Helen Friedman
June 1, 2017
Dear friends, nobody lives forever, just loving memory...
Donna Hatfield
June 1, 2017
A beautiful young life gone way too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Harold, Donna, Donna and Michael Hatfield
June 1, 2017
Our deepest condolences to all of you......RIP sweet girl
Yefim and Galina Baskin
Lori Perri (Kagan)
June 1, 2017
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Dmitry and all of Alyssa's loved ones. May your memories provide you with comfort during this difficult time. I am so sorry.
June 1, 2017
Words cannot express...Fly high little angel and watch over your family.
Roma and Inna
Lena
June 1, 2017
I will miss your pretty smile, my little angel. I know you will always be around. Love you kiddo.
Patty Bolic Ragule
June 1, 2017
Sending love and prayers to Alyssa's family and loved ones. So very sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace Sweet girl ❤
The Call Family
June 1, 2017
Our hearts and prayers go out to Alyssa's family and friends. Rest in peace sweet angel.
john santspree
June 1, 2017
we are so sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers go out to your family
Brian Albany
June 1, 2017
May God Bless You and Your Family in this difficult time. Rest In Peace Alyssa.
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