MEMOIRS OF AN ORDINARY WOMAN: November 2024

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Brewery Day: New PR

Brewery Day

New Personal Record

Six Breweries in One Day

Saturday, Novernber 2, 2024

My standing personal best record has been broken after 9 years standing. In 2015, I went through Philly breweries with Jen Hogan and we visited @nd Story Brew, Yards Brewery, Philadelphia Brewery. St Bonafce Brewery and Evil Genius Brewery.

I didn't have any intervention of ear breaking that record but Jim pushed and poked at me until I agreed to trying to break my record. had no interest in meeting this challenge. As I get older, I just cant drink the volume that I used to be able to consume. Now, two pints are my n=maxium that I can handle.

We went out on Saturday, November 2 at 2PM and got back by 9:30 PM and I was finished for the day.

We started with Jim, Barb, Kevin, Paulo and me and during the course of the day we picked up Andy, Andrea, Kristin, Shane and Christina. We visited Stolen Sun Brewery, Levante Brewery, Wrong Crowd Brewery, Artillery Brewery, and Greystone Brewery. And that is it. I am not breaking this record. This is the best I can do and I'm OK with that.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

RIP 2024

On this All Souls' Day, I remember all of my students who left us too early, too young. It was my privilege to be a small part of their lives.

*May they all Rest in Peace:
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Aaron Bensley
Aaron Gorman
Aaron Tomsho
Adam Joachim
Alex Barnes
Alex Ghassan
Alyssa Coulston
Amy Phillips
Andre Nelson
Angela Bylsma
Angela Conway
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Ben Weiss
Beth Armitige
Beverly Broome
Bill DeHart
Billy Tashjian
BJ Miller
Blair Heron
Bob Gordon
Bobbie Clements
Bob Shoopack
Brandon Stagiiano
Brant Marino
Brett Lee
Brian Cassidy
Brian Cassimissma
Brian Dunn
Brian Fieggle
Brian Loo
Bridget Delaney
Britt Carrol
Bryan Morse
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Candi Carpenter
Carlos Fitzpatrick
Casey Feldman
Chad Werkheiser
Cheryl Kane
Chris Hartman
Chris Pearse
Chris Senkow
Chris Simms
Chuck Hotze
Colleen Kilker
Colleen Witz Sharr
Collin Kunklin
Colton Fisher
Courtney Kraiza
Craig Demund
Craig Kramer 
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Dan Clement
Dana Smithers
Daniel Heimbach
Dave Adams
David DeWain
David Dzambo
David Mojica 
David Touchton
David Tourscher
Dawn Siewert
Denise Olney
Dennis Serfass
Donna Schweinberg
Doug Paul
Doug Roddy
Dustin Mumbauer
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Elisa Caffese
Emily Fleming
Eric McGurk- 
Erik Amhurst
Erin Galligan
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Frank Schaffer
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Gabby Oberti
Garrett- car accident
Gina Fish
Graham Gower
Greg Bloomfield
Gustave Nylander
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Herb Strunk
Holly Winter
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Jack Shaeffer
Jackie Kellie
Janet (Bollinger) Doherty
Jason Simpson
Jay Keefer
Jeff Younken
Jenn DeFeo
Jen Harris
Jennifer Furlong
Jennifer Parker
Jeremiah Meissner
Jeremy Steen
Jesse Schlomer
Jessie White
Jim Denise
Jimmy Stewart
Joann DeLuca
Johanna Ortigon
Joe Hayden
Joe Hull
Joe Italiano
Joel Anderson
Joel Crist
John Gormly
John Piechochi
John Pitchard
Jon Rydell
Julianne Ott
Julene Paynter
Justin Smith
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Karen Liberman
Kate Leary
Kathy Cuff
Kelsey Lewis
Kevin Foster
Kevin Picard
Kyle Sabel
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Lauren Hill
Leslie Caldwell
Lee Papadpoolus
Len McNelly
Linda Dickison
Lisette Burden
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Mandy Sandol
Mark Corbisiero
Mark Wertman
Marrisa Twaska
Matt Conklin
Matt Halcomb
Matt Kolb
Matt Lopicalo
Matt McGill
Matt Spinner
Matt Tracey
Matt Turner
Melissa Pearl
Melissa Starndori
Melissa Tucker
Mike Conway
Mike Davies
Mike Petrillis
Mike Scheter
Mike Stewart
Mike Transue
Mitch Counterman
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Nick Petrolli
Nick Sorrenti
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Ottmar Hagerty
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Pat Grady
Pat Manning
Pat Tracey
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Raeford MacIlwaine
Randy Stricklin
Rebecca Davidson
Rebecca Kelley 
Ricky Buchannon
Rick Lubert
Rob Smith
Rob Supper 
Robin Frankenfield
Ryan Hanrahan
Ryan McKnight
Ryan van Gorden
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Sam Gibson
Sarah Bullock
Sarah Wolf
Sean Burrill
Sean Hartley
Sean Rice
Shane Hanson
Shannon Murphy
Shari Wilson
Shawn Bennett
Stacy Thomas
Steve Dolceamore
Steve Wolf
Sunny Sorrenti
Susan Polanco
Susan Stankiewicz
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Ted Basttiti
Tim Batchler
Tina Michaels
Tony Hendershot
Troy Silfee
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Veronica Kish
Vicki Colabough
Victor Haas
Vincent J. Hill II
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Each lost child is precious. We feel each loss acutely, however we have suffered it.      

All Souls' Day 2023

On this All Souls' Day, I remember all of my students who left us too early, too young. It was my privilege to be a small part of their lives.

*May they all Rest in Peace:
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Aaron Bensley
Aaron Gorman
Aaron Tomsho
Adam Joachim
Alex Barnes
Alex Ghassan
Alyssa Coulston
Amy Phillips
Angela Bylsma
Angela Conway
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Ben Weiss
Beverly Broome
Bill DeHart
Billy Tashjian
BJ Miller
Blair Heron
Bob Gordon
Bobbie Clements
Bob Shoopack
Brandon Stagiiano
Brant Marino
Brett Lee
Brian Cassidy
Brian Cassimissma
Brian Dunn
Brian Fieggle
Brian Loo
Bridget Delaney
Britt Carrol
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Candi Carpenter
Carlos Fitzpatrick
Casey Feldman
Chad Werkheiser
Cheryl Kane
Chris Hartman
Chris Pearse
Chris Senkow
Chris Simms
Chuck Hotze
Colleen Kilker
Collin Kunklin
Colton Fisher
Courtney Kraiza
Craig Demund
Craig Kramer 
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Dan Clement
Dana Smithers
Daniel Heimbach
Dave Adams
David DeWain
David Dzambo
David Mojica 
David Touchton
David Tourscher
Dawn Siewert
Dennis Serfass
Donna Schweinberg
Doug Paul
Doug Roddy
Dustin Mumbauer
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Elisa Caffese
Emily Fleming
Eric McGurk- 
Erik Amhurst
Erin Galligan
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Frank Schaffer
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Gabby Oberti
Garrett- car accident
Gina Fish
Graham Gower
Greg Bloomfield
Gustave Nylander
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Herb Strunk
Holly Winter
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Jack Shaeffer
Jackie Kellie
Janet (Bollinger) Doherty
Jason Simpson
Jay Keefer
Jeff Younken
Jenn DeFeo
Jen Harris
Jennifer Furlong
Jennifer Parker
Jeremiah Meissner
Jeremy Steen
Jesse Schlomer
Jessie White
Jimmy Stewart
Joann DeLuca
Johanna Ortigon
Joe Hull
Joe Italiano
Joel Anderson
Joel Crist
John Gormly
John Piechochi
John Pitchard
Jon Rydell
Julianne Ott
Julene Paynter
Justin Smith
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Karen Liberman
Kate Leary
Kathy Cuff
Kelsey Lewis
Kevin Foster
Kevin Picard
Kyle Sabel
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Lauren Hill
Leslie Caldwell
Lee Papadpoolus
Len McNelly
Lisette Burden
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Mandy Sandol
Mark Corbisiero
Mark Wertman
Marrisa Twaska
Matt Conklin
Matt Halcomb
Matt Kolb
Matt Lopicalo
Matt McGill
Matt Spinner
Matt Tracey
Matt Turner
Melissa Pearl
Melissa Starndori
Melissa Tucker
Mike Conway
Mike Davies
Mike Petrillis
Mike Scheter
Mike Stewart
Mike Transue
Mitch Counterman
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Nick Petrolli
Nick Sorrenti
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Ottmar Hagerty
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Pat Grady
Pat Manning
Pat Tracey
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Raeford MacIlwaine
Randy Stricklin
Rebecca Davidson
Rebecca Kelley 
Ricky Buchannon
Rick Lubert
Rob Smith
Rob Supper 
Robin Frankenfield
Ryan Hanrahan
Ryan McKnight
Ryan van Gorden
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Sam Gibson
Sarah Bullock
Sarah Wolf
Sean Burrill
Sean Hartley
Sean Rice
Shane Hanson
Shannon Murphy
Shari Wilson
Shawn Bennett
Stacy Thomas
Steve Dolceamore
Steve Wolf
Sunny Sorrenti
Susan Polanco
Susan Stankiewicz
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Ted Basttiti
Tim Batchler
Tina Michaels
Tony Hendershot
Troy Silfee
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Veronica Kish
Vicki Colabough
Victor Haas
Vincent J. Hill II
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Each lost child is precious. We feel each loss acutely, however we have suffered it.      

Raquel BelleThank you for always remembering. 
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Amy Simms-RosenbergThank you once again, year after years, the pain never subsides. But we remember
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Let love be what you remember most! (D.S.
Michelle NakamuraThanks for always reminding us to live each day to the fullest. I do not like to add to this list - but Vicki Colabaugh should be on here too.
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Joseph Bosak
I know each and everyone you cared for. Thank you for always thinking of them and their families. Sadly I knew some of these students and always flash back to happier times .
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Rosemary TouhillWe also lost David Dewan.
    
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Bridget E KellyRosemary Touhill can you verify the spelling of his last name. I have a different spelling.
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Rosemary TouhillKim Lucas Dewan is his Mom.
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Kevin Cassidy
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Joe WeaverIt was a sad topic at our reunion--how many of us are gone. I remember so many of these folks.
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Denise MarieThank u♡ Can you please add Gina Fish/Miller! Class off 93!
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Rob NelsonThank you Bridget
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Jim HellerSorry to said but add Ryan McKnight to your list I coach him at SHS
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Stacie Clause BrustmanThank you for always remembering and being a reminder to the rest of us. . 
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Sharon ScerboThank you 
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Sarah GlasgowI read this every year you post and usually I see another I knew but didn’t know had passed. A sad reminder to appreciate every moment with loved ones.
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Jill Yazwinsky DoughertyHolding each one in the light
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Matt BalcikThank you, Dr. Kelly. Please add Chris Hartman from class of 93.
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Jessica HeathMatt Balcik oh no, I hadn't heard he passed.
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Matt BalcikJessica Heath yeah I think like a year ago or so.
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Chris BeltonPlease add Ethan Byrne, 2020
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Melissa KirkAs always, Dr. Kelly- thanks so much for doing this. Please add Lori (Mutchler) Crowder from ‘92.
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Kitty Hall HodinkaPlease add Chris Pearse, class of 2002. He just passed away yesterday.  
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Mia HughesKitty Hall Hodinka Had he been sick Kitty?
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Kitty Hall HodinkaMia Hughes- I will message you.
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Linda MarshallThanks for remembering them. Gone but not forgotten.
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Kathryn ShumakerThank you. So very sad, especially for parents to see their children go before them.
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Lori BermudezA lot of amazing young people on this list. It brings me to tears each year. It also reminds me of what a privilege it is to grow old.
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Diane WescottLori Bermudez so true
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Jacki Budicker VanGordenLori Bermudez Well-said.
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Janet Van HornThank you for remembering them. Please add Erik Amhurst, we lost him over the summer. 
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Kristy Whitmore VlietThank you Dr. Kelly for keeping this list.
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Jan DeWittThank you Dr Kelly. We lost so many great people to soon. May they all Rest in Peace and keep the families in our prayers 
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Christy SantoroThat is such a long list. Sending wishes for comfort and peace to you and everyone touched by their lives and deaths. 
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Madeleine Powers O'DowdThanks, Bridget- I appreciate the chance to pause and remember students I either taught or knew at ETR.
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Meg KFThank you for doing this, Dr. Kelly 
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Bridget E KellyPlease feel free to post any photos you may want to share.
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Holly MarieThank you for doing this 
There are far too many on that list though and it breaks my heart
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Meg KFHolly Marie Sam Gibson, right? He went to SHS?
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Jessica Ruckel MicocciThank you, Dr. KellyPlease add Brian Dunn.
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Bridget E KellyJessica Ruckel Micocci regretfully, I just added him a few minutes ago. A classmate sent me a news article about Brian that was tough to read.
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George HalasWhat a heartwarming tribute. God bless
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Kitty Hall HodinkaChris Pearse as best man at my son, Ryan’s, wedding. They have been best friends since Sabold. 
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Bridget E KellyKitty Hall Hodinka my heart goes out to Ryan.
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Angela DeFeo RiccobonoKitty Hall Hodinka I had no idea Chris passed away
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Shaunta Nicole MillerKitty Hall Hodinka- Omg no
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Norma MeadeThank you for remembering all of them.
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Caroline Kobylarz BrownDr Kelly, please add David Tourscher, class of 2001. Thank you for sharing this list every year.
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Bridget E KellyCaroline Kobylarz Brown he’s been on my list since the beginning. I wonder how he’s been dropped.
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Dan MelvinMy sister's class of '87 recently lost Rhys Adams.
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Dan MelvinBridget E Kelly yes, I believe so. I'd have to double check with my sister.
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Bridget E KellyDan Melvin I think he is. I never met him but I remember his dad talking about him.
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Dan MelvinBridget E Kelly gotcha. I'm pretty sure too. My sister is giving me a list of her class '87 that's passed if you don't mind adding them to your list too.
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Dan MelvinBridget E Kelly, yes Mr. Adams' son. (Mr. Adams has passed too. 
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Dan MelvinYou could also add Elisa Caffese-Lee and Brett Lee
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Becky PetrilloSo many lost far too soon! Thank you for sharing this 
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Angela DeFeo RiccobonoCould you add Len McNelly lass of 2002
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Angela DeFeo RiccobonoAnd Sean Hartley class of 2002
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Debbie KolbThank you always Bridget for Caring Loving and Never forgetting our children xoxo
You were a blessing to our children and you are a blessing to us ! 
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Patrick FloodDr. Kelly, can you add Brian Fleagle from class of ‘03? Thank you. And thank you for always acknowledging and remembering.
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Gina Burns HercerThis brings tears every year because our kids were too young. But I know because of my beliefs l, we celebrate their lives that they were able to spend with us. Thank you, Bridget. Please add Emily Fleming to the list to those that have moved beyond.
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Debbie GriffinWow. Can’t believe how many there are. So sad. Thank you Bridget for the memorial. How many years is that over?
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Sarah Marie Elizabeth Kelley BurdetteThank you for sharing these. Please add my sisters name, Rebecca Kelley 
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Maureen O'Reilly NaylorThank you for cherishing these children and honoring their memory. Gone too soon. Thinking of their families and friends.
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Jackie RevielloCould you add Dana Smithers as well?
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Bridget E KellyJackie Reviello I’m sorry to learn this news.
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Pamela H. HoyWhen you share this every year, my heart always breaks for the families left to grieve. God bless them all and thank you for this memorial to those gone too soon. 
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Bridget E KellyPamela H. Hoy the list and it’s response overwhelms me every year.
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Karen GaffneyI feel overwhelmed every time I read this list. So tragic.
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Lorraine ReishEach child lost is precious. 
They are all gone too soon.
As a former teacher It’s so hard to explain what it’s like to loose one of your students.
One day they’re in class and the next day they’re not!!
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Lorraine ReishThank you Bridget for this list
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Karen ArnesonThank you for sharing
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