Submitted by
Name: Swati
From: Orlando
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Comments:
Happy Birthday ! Miss you so much ..Love ya

Added: February 25, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Eileen
From: Clifton
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Comments:
Happy Birthday little girl. Missing you. xoxoxoxoxoxxo Mommy

Added: February 25, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Eileen
From: Clifton
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Comments:
Another year gone by - Happy New Year little girl. Missing you. xoxo Mommy

Added: January 1, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Cristina
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Comments:
Nicole,
Merry Christmas friend. You continue to inspire me everyday.
Love always,
Cristina

Added: December 26, 2009

Submitted by
Name: Eileen
From: NJ
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Comments:
Hi Niks

Happy Thanksgiving

As you know everyone is here. Grandma's house is packed and there is enough food to feed New York City. I was so surprised when Andi walked in the door. I had no idea Aunt Nancy was flying her up for the day! I was with Amanda most of the day and she didn't even give me a hint. It was the best birthday present I could have received. I was a little afraid that having everyone together would make your absence even more apparent. But the opposite is true. I feel your presence more than ever. I think we all do. I miss you little girl, but I know you are here. Love you lots. Smooches - Mommy

Added: November 26, 2009

Submitted by
Name: Jessica
From: Orlando
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Comments:
Hey Nikki! I miss you more and more as each day goes by. There is not a day that I dont think about you. I also wanted to let you know that my grandfather passed away on friday. Will you do me a favor and great him for me. I think about you every single day and just miss you so much. I am sorry I havent written in a while but i was having a really hard time. But i always know you there everytime I see a rainbow or sometimes I just feel it inside of me. I look at your picture every day and carry you close inside my heart. I love you so much girl!

Added: November 9, 2009

Submitted by
Name: Damaris Soto
From: Orlando
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Comments:
Nicole,

I just wanted to say hi. We truly miss you, I needed to see your smile today

. Thanks for bringing us so much joy!

Damaris

Added: November 6, 2009

Submitted by
Name: eileen
From: clifton
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Missing you so much little girl. Love you. Mommy

Added: July 12, 2009

Submitted by
Name: Lucy
From: Kissimmee

Comments:
where do i begin? i have had a knot in my stomach all day! i knew this day was coming and i thought i was prepared but as soon as i got up the sadness hit me. I think about you often and i know you know that. i wish you were here just so i can laugh at how silly you are,especially at the games. the best memory i have of you is you rolling down the hill with a little boy in your work clothes on and your heels. every time i think about that i laugh to my self. only you can pull it off. i always admired you for everything you did and who you are. i never told you but i loved your spirit in so many ways and wish i had just a little of that in me. i miss you so much, your advice, your friendship your laughs. remember the time we went to play pool and you couldnt even finish a glass of wine. ha ha I am so glad i got to know you and have the greatest memories.

i know you are looking down on us now and i hope you lead us all in the right direction in life. take care and continue being that angel that you are.

i think brendan said it best when he said earlier LOVE IS REAL! it is and you were lucky to have that, you deserved it.

take care Mrs. Ganguzza with your big sparkling ring

LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

Added: June 10, 2009

Submitted by
Name: Tara Thompson
From: Oviedo, FL
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Comments:
Brendan,

What a touching and beautiful letter. It was difficult to get through and gave me goosebumps several times. Nicole's story has been spread to countless people and changed lives of those she never met. I count my blessings everyday as I realize with appreciation and sadness the frailty and brevity of life.

The week of Nicole's passing changed my life forever. When I was three my mother was taken from us in very much the same way. My family doesn't speak about her death, and I had never dealt with it. Grieving for Nicole alongside you and my classmates I was both consciously and unconsciously able to reconcile so much pain that I hadn't yet shared with my classmates, friends, and family. I will always be grateful to you and to all of Nicole's family for allowing her classmates and community to share in your pain and journey on the road to healing.

Another thing I have become aware of is the trade off that occurs between opening your heart and risking pain and sadness. Since processing (what a counselor I've become!) the deaths of both Nicole and my mother I have made conscious choices to share my feeling with those I love. Getting past the awkwardness of hugging my sister, kissing my family, and telling them I love them freely and often has been well worth the risk.

God bless you and your family during this time. I can't say the pain will ever stop, but the scar on your hearts is only a sign of the love you shared. You are often in my thoughts and prayers.

Tara Thompson
tnt.florida@gmail.co m

Added: June 10, 2009