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Michelle Greenwood
May 4, 2015
Dear Laura, David and Rachel,
Emma's lovely personality and warmth travelled far in her too short life. She is remembered at her 13th birthday by her Australian friends Nicola, Grant and Maxine.
With our deepest condolences,
Michelle and Brendan
Domènec Melé
March 31, 2015
Laura and family, my sincerest condolences and payers. May the Lord gives you strength in these hard days.
January 23, 2015
My deepest sympathy... beyond words. Brad Reid
January 5, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. In deepest sympathy, The Zynga Family
Carol Buresh
January 5, 2015
David and Family,
There are no words...my sincerest condolences. May time and memories provide some comfort and give you strength. Peace to a wonderful young lady whose life was cut way too short.
Penny Mohan
January 5, 2015
Laura and David and Rachel and all your extended family--there are no words for the lost of a beautiful spirit, except to remember that the gift of her in your life will endure and enrich.
January 3, 2015
We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of your beautiful Emma. There are no adequate words. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
With our deepest condolences,
The Santacrose Family
Tricia Moyer
January 2, 2015
David, Laura and Rachel,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Emma. I enjoyed getting to know her a little at Solstice when we would visit our daughter--Emma's warm, contagious smile, her joyful demeanor, her creativity all made a big impression on me. You are in my thoughts and prayers often.
Rick and Hudson Box
January 2, 2015
The Boxes are devastated to hear of your loss. We wish for peace for you.
Bruce Bloom
January 2, 2015
Dear Susie, David, Donna, Shelley, Mark and Ali-I am profoundly sad that your niece and granddaughter Emma was so tragically lost. Emma is in the same generation as my children, and I cannot imagine them gone. My heart goes out to you, and Laura and her family. I am sorry that I was out of town, or I would have been with you at the funeral today. I will keep all of you in my heart and prayers. Love Bruce
Eleanor Magee
January 2, 2015
The Magees a Kodiak family send heartfelt sympathy and pray for you all. Eleanor Jack and Timothy
January 2, 2015
We will always remember Emma with deep appreciation for her generous heart and the real friendship she gave to our daughter Aislinn at HPDS. We are so sorry for your loss. Best, Elizabeth and Charles McGhee Hassrick
January 2, 2015
so sorry for your family lost my condolences
Elizabeth Lulu Miranda
January 2, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Tom Griffith
January 2, 2015
David and family- We are deeply saddened by your loss. We have gotten to know you and Emma through our visits to Solstice and have grown quite fond of your family. Emma will be sadly missed. Tom, Laurie, Madi Griffith
January 2, 2015
My thoughts and love to you all at this heartbreaking time.
Elaine Morris
Phyllis Gregg
January 2, 2015
May the God we know, love and serve, provide you and your entire family with a peace that passes all understanding. Blessings - Phyllis Gregg
January 2, 2015
There are not sufficient words to express condolences for the loss of a child. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Helen LaVan
January 2, 2015
Great family and values - may Emma's soul rest gracefully.
January 2, 2015
Nous nous souvenons du sourire d'Emma qui a apporté un brownie au chocolat pour l'anniversaire de Jean-Jacques dans un restaurant du Sud de la France. Nous sommes frappés de douleur par cette terrible nouvelle. Nous pensons très fort à toi et nous prierons pour elle. Affectueusement JJ et Véro
Simone Toubes
January 1, 2015
David and family, you are in my thoughts during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss and wish you all long life.
The Law Family
January 1, 2015
We are eternally grateful for the kindness and friendship Emma offered our daughter as she began her journey at Solstice East. Our thoughts and prayers are with all family and friends who had the privilege of knowing this lovely young lady. Peace be with you.
Martin Williams
January 1, 2015
May God find a place in His Kingdom for Emma.
May He hold Her Family in the Hallow of His Hand.
Lucy Johnson
January 1, 2015
I am so sorry Mr. Hartman. God loves Emma.
January 1, 2015
To David and Family: You are all in our prayers as we write this tearful note. Maybe someday we will understand why such bad things happen to such good people. For now we have to rely on our faith and sprituality. God Bless Emma.
Karen, Lucy and Gregg Johnson (Glenview, IL)
Teri, Zoe & Reid Abrahamson
January 1, 2015
With deepest sympathies...
Indeed a loss of an amazing young girl. Sending prayers to Emma's family and her friends. Our hearts go out to all that knew Emma.
Dianne Cichanski
January 1, 2015
Laura, David and Rachel,
My heart aches for you all in your loss. My prayers are for you and Emma.
January 1, 2015
To The Hartman Family: Heart felt condolences on the loss of precious Emma. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With love Danah (Aronson) Melcher
January 1, 2015
Laura,
Through all the struggles we have in life this is the hardest. My deepest condolences and my prayers for wonderful memories are with you.
Claudia Bailey
January 1, 2015
Missing Emma
Claudia Bailey
January 1, 2015
I was really fond of Emma. My thoughts are with you.
Lorin Pritikin
January 1, 2015
I am deeply saddened by this tragic loss and offer my sympathies to the family.
Dawn Bennett-Alexander
January 1, 2015
What an incredibly sudden and sad loss. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are so with the family.
January 1, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers and memories comfort and strengthen you, may God our Father and our Lord Jesus, who loves us, comfort your hearts and " make you firm" 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17. North Carolina
Deb Stein
January 1, 2015
David - my heart goes out to you and your family. I will always remember Emma's radiant smile in the hallway of GBS. Your dedication and love for her has always been such an inspiration. I am so saddened by your loss. You are in my thoughts.
J L
December 31, 2014
Emma and her family are in my thoughts and prayers. I was traveling in the area of the accident yesterday and can't stop thinking of everyone affected by this tragedy. God bless.
Frances Judd
December 31, 2014
I'm so saddened by this tragic loss. My heart goes out to all of Emma's family and friends.
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