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Jun 15, 2010
Jun 14, 2010
Every year, June 15 sneaks up on me. Every year, it hits just as hard. Thinking you today, Bambi, and sending lots of love your way. Kate is always with me, wherever I go. I think a little bit of her spirit lives on inside all of us. Fly High.
Love you Kate, and miss I miss you with all my heart...always and forever
Britt
Mar 03, 2010
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
Fly High my angel.
Aug 24, 2009
I know this message is a few years too late, but I wanted to extend my condolences on the loss of your daughter Katelyn. She was a wonderful young woman and a role model to anyone who knew her. She was popular but poised. She never boasted. She accepted everyone into her circle which made her a kind and caring human being. She was the jewel in your eye and a very well respected young woman around the community. I wish she could see the brand new Riverview High School, which will always carry out her name in lights. She was that school. From Mr. Holt's orchestra class to the Kiltie Band, I never saw a girl with so much school spirit. I loved your daughter. I loved the way she always brought a smile to everyone's face. Please forgive me for not sending my condolences at your home for I was finishing up my degree in Miami. I hope all is well and I wish you all the best of luck in the future.
Aug 04, 2009
K8rG8r:
We spent the week in the Keys and thought of the gr8 times you had with Perona's and Cody lobstering, etc! The Key West Butterfly Conservatory was enchanting, mesmerizing and filled with your spirit. Dane, Kolby, Jeff and I had morpho butterflies, Monarchs land on us and we all were filled with sadness, joy and your love.
Fly High Angel Katelyn
Jul 14, 2009
I saw a butterfly image in my bone scan today, I knew you were with me in spirit and watching over me!
Fly High my angel
Love
mom
Jul 14, 2009
To our donors: 2006-2009
Thank you for your continued support, as we have already awarded 27 incredible young ladies with over $36,000 in "Fly High" award scholarships!
We look forward to future fundraisers !
Sincerely,
Fly High Award board member
Jul 14, 2009
Congratulations to all of the 2009 Fly High Award applicants and #11 winners. $15,000 was distributed this year in scholarships!
Have a great summer & Fly High!
2009
Fly High Award Committee & Board Members
May 09, 2009
Dear Bambi and family,
I just wanted to say what an honor it has been to have been chosen as a recipient of this powerful and inspiring scholarship. You all are role models for everyone, and I am so humbled to have become part of your family through this experience and share the love of Katelyn.
Sincerely,
Lara Funk
May 09, 2009
Congratulations to our 2009 Fly High Award Recipients! #11 inspiring young ladies!
Fly High
Bambi
Apr 08, 2009
K8rG8r,
Happy 23rd in Heaven! We dedicated a children's butterfly garden in memory of you today with Nannie, Dane, Jeff and the 1st & 2nd graders of Church of the Palms on Palm Sunday.
The spring break bible school children have helped all week plant the flowers, mulch and make stepping stones.
Fly High 2009
Always on my mind,
Gr8Mom!
Apr 05, 2009
NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN
ALWAYS TO BE LOVED
Fly High sweet Girl
You will always be in our hearts dearest Katelyn
We know there is a big party going on today in heaven!
Love you forever,
Uncle Brandon, Aunt Kim and your cousins XOXOXO
Mar 24, 2009
Your amazing! You fly high! So glad to have met you on the trip to visit the Monarchs fly high up in Mexico. Your daughter and family and community are truly inspiring in so many ways.
Mar 09, 2009
I feel like i know you through your wonderful Parents. FLy High and Soar.
Dec 20, 2008
Katelyn, I miss you tons. You we're the best cousin any body could of had. I looked up to you a lot. I think about you all the time. I know you're looking over all of us, keeping an eye on us. I love you Kate
Katelyn- go over to them and say "Brooke's my name, but B-ROOKE is my slaavvvveeee nammmeee!!"
me-Wait, why!?!?
Katelyn-just go do it!
me-yo, brooke's my name, but b-rooke's my slave name!
NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN
ALWAYS TO BE LOVED
Fly High sweet, precious beautiful Katelyn!
Love you forever,
Uncle Brandon, Aunt Kim and your cousins XOXOXO