Kathryn's
Arizona family still misses her
every day...we're all celebrating the
amazing gift that Kathryn's birthday means to each of us.
Doris, Nicholas, and
Elizabeth: we love and miss you!
Doris,
Elizabeth and Nicholas
4/16/08
We want to
thank all of you that thought of
Kathryn yesterday. All
of the cards, flowers,donations, thoughts and guestbook entries, both
posted and private, mean more than you could ever know.
Thank you.
Meghan
4/17/08
Kathryn
Happy late Birthday!!! We let off a yellow balloon at the cemetery for
you. It
seems that every time I am there the wind is blowing and we have to be
careful where
we let the balloon off. My reasoning for this is because everything is
just
disrupted without you. None of us can just be settled and calm. You
were a big
part of our lives and there is not a day that goes without me thinking
of you. Songs, pictures, memories, you are everywhere and always will
be. Even though the
years are starting to pass, I still picture you smiling at me when we
are over at
the house. I can still picture you getting ready for summer.
What I am trying to
say is that you will never be forgotten. In the short time you were
with us, you
left a lifelong impact on me and that will never die. I love you!
Eileen
05/28/08
Dear Doris,
Elizabeth, and Nicholas,
Leitha told me that this year's showcase was even better than last
year! That is
hard to believe. I can't wait to see the DVD and all the wonderful
dancers! I am
looking forward to next years.
Lauren
6/27/08
Kathryn was
a part of my life for only a brief time-- she truly is an angel. I
believe that God allows His angels to come to earth and masquerade in
people\'s
lives who need pure smiles and unquestionable love. She offered love
effortlessly,
and made all of our lives a bit brighter with her smile. I never had
the pleasure of
knowing her father, Ray, but I am sure that they are sharing special
moments
together and protecting all of their family. Thank you Kathryn for
always making
my son smile, and I am sorry that we weren\'t able to say goodbye until
recently.
To the Bender family- I am so sorry for your tragedy, but from what I
observed,
Kathryn was so loved, and she loved so purely, that she is in a place
where she will
always be dancing, she can sing to you in your dreams, we will hear her
laughter in
the wind, and her smile is in our sunshine. God Bless to all. Kathryn,
please say
hello to my grandmother, she has recently passed and loves to dance! I
bet she could
show you a few moves from the ole days.... With regards to all.
Auntie
11/20/08
Kathryn-
Hard to BELIEVE--there is that word that I struggle with some
days--most days--but we connect with you so often which keeps us going
since we lost you three years
ago today--seems like yesterday--seems like forever--the hurt is the
same!!!! I
miss you no less, think of you always, will love you forever and you
will always
have a piece of my heart.
Allison Cole
11/20/08
I can not
believe that it has been 3 years since you left us. You were one of my
best
friends and there is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you.
Everytime
I look at my bracelet, your smile, your voice and your image comes to
my mind. I
love you Kathryn and I hope you and your dad are enjoying your time
together! Rest in Peace!
Sincerely with love,
Allison Cole
Andrea
Iazzetto
11/20/08
To the
beautiful young lady who I never had the pleasure of meeting but who
has made
such a difference in my life.
Dear Kathryn,
It seems like it was only a few months ago I was sitting in on the post
show
discussion of 'Angels of Lemons'. Someone asked your brother how he
memorized all of
his lines; he mentioned that both you and your mom helped him. I don't
know why, but
for whatever reason that stuck in my head. I remember walking by the
tables in the
Arts Center at COD and stopping to talk to my best friend. She told me
what had
happened and I lost my breath. I felt beyond terrible. I didn't even
know your
brother. I didn't even know you, but for a moment, my heart stopped. I
kept thinking
if I should say something to Nick. I didn't want to seem weird going up
to him out
of nowhere giving him my condolences when he didn't even know my name.
I didn't
think there would be anything I could do or say to comfort him. The sad
thing is
even now, I don't think there is. How can there be?
I really wish I would've gotten the opportunity to meet you. If you're
anything like
your family I am sure you were amazing. I bet we would've gotten along.
If nothing
else, your favorite color was yellow so at least we would've had that
in common. (I
thought I was the only one.) I've been to the last two showcases and
this years
walk. The amount of people that have continued to show up and support
you and your
family has overwhelmed me.
Although you left them way too early you obviously lived your life.
Every story I
hear is full of so much life, love,and passion. In seventeen years, I
don't think
you had any idea the amazing affect you had on your friends and family.
You've made
a difference in so many people's lives, including mine and have
continued to do so
for the past three years. I keep you and your family in my thoughts and
prayers each
and every day. Sending you much love and peace.
Andrea
Mom,
Elizabeth and Nicholas
11/20/08
"The things we did,
the
things we said
Keep comin' back to me and make me smile again
You showed me how to face the truth
Everything that's good in me I owe to you
Though the distance that's between us
Now may seem to be too far
It will never separate us
Deep inside, I know you are
Never gone, never far
In my heart is where you are
Always close, everyday
Every step along the way
Even though for now we've got to say goodbye
I know you will be forever in my life
Never gone
Never gone
If there's one thing I believe,
I believe I will see you somewhere down the road again"
~Never Gone, Backstreet Boys
Uncle Jay
11/20/08
Kathryn,
Even though time passes in the blink of an eye, I think about you
always. Three
years has passed since we lost you and it seems as though it wasn't
that long ago
we were still together. I miss you and I love you and that will be
forever.