Submitted by
Name: Kristi
From: Orlando
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Dear Brendan and Family,
This is very hard for me to write. I did not know Nicole but I have read so much about her, as you guys have really kept her alive so well, I feel as if I did know her. I am a 26 yr old tan brunette and former UCF student that used to walk at Blanchard daily. I moved over to the west side of Orlando approx. 5 years ago, but before then, I was there VERY often. When I heard about Nicole, I was grief stricken. It could have easily been me that day... On that note, I know today is her 1 yr anniversary and I've been thinking about her today. A few hours ago when I was at the swimming pool at my apt complex, I had thought about Nicole while I was swimming, a few moments later, I saved a 3yr old girl from drowning. I'm still shaking as it just happened to me not even 3 hours ago. I am writing this to you because I truly believe Nicole helped save her as well, as she was just in my thoughts the moments before this happened. I can tell she was so beautiful and special and I only wish that I could have known her as well as you guys do. I know you don't know me but I want you all to know, I feel your pain and sorrow as well, as do many other young women in Orlando and the UCF/Orlando community. Please, if there is anything at all I could ever do to help you guys in anyway, please contact me. I plan on buying one of her bracelets today on behalf of her 1yr and the incident that occurred today. God Bless you all, especially you Brendan. I have sent a fwd texting to all of my friends and family today on behalf of Nicole, making them aware of her as well. Take care and God Bless.
With much love, Kristi Stevens

Added: June 10, 2009

Submitted by
Name: Chris
From: Orlando, FL
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Dear Brendan,

I just want to tell you how much I feel for you on this solemn day. My heart goes out to you and your family as well as Nicole's family.

Though painful, Nicole is continuing her work through you and all of those whom she has influenced in her beautiful life.

God bless you and all of your loved ones.

With love,

Christopher Guggenheim

Added: June 10, 2009

Submitted by
Name: Brittny
From: Orlando
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Alrighty, Nicole. So it's taken me a year to be able to write something, but I think I'm ready. Girl, I've been missing you so much. I can't believe it's been a whole year. So much has happened, and I know you've been keeping up. As you know, I took that 2010 pact that we all made oh-so-seriously, and was talking to Soriyah about you earlier this morning. I told her that Auntie Nicole would have been so excited to meet her, maybe even more so than me. It's been so hard not having you around. Nataly and I have been doing the best we can, but it's rough. Just had to let you know I've been thinking about you, cherish the time we got to spend together, and feel so blessed to have real, true memories to hold on to. Love you girl!

Added: June 10, 2009

Submitted by
Name: Isabelle
From: NJ

Comments:
Brendan,

Thank you for writing such a beautiful note on the home page. Your words are very powerful and Nicole will never be forgotten.
We love you very much.

Isabelle

Added: June 10, 2009

Submitted by
Name: Kim
From: Orlando, Fl
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Nicole,

I can't believe that it has been one whole year. I wish you were still here with us. Bryan and I will be teaching a PAIRS class tonight at UCF and will be thinking of you.

Thank you for inspiring me to be a better person. Every time I teach I think of you. I hope that in the next year I will be able to help even more couples and I owe you for that inspiration and that gentle push to help others.

I hope they hurry up and find out who did this to you.

Miss you bunches.

Added: June 10, 2009

Submitted by
Name: Tanvi
From: clifton

Comments:
Nicole, I only heard about all this a few days ago. You have always been such an intelligent, beautiful and energetic person. Your voice keeps replaying in my head. I haven't been able to stop thinking about you since I found out. I looked through all our high school pictures when you had your short curly hair and gallon of lip gloss. I still remember when your dress ripped in the limo on the way to prom and we had to stop to get it fixed. Last time I saw you, you were working for YCM and engaged. You told me you were moving to Florida. We were supposed to hang out, but it never happened and I so wish I would've had that chance to sit down and reminisce about old times with your crazy, infectious laugh. I can see your legacy lives on and you will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

Added: May 10, 2009

Submitted by
Name: Luz Espiritusanto
From: Bronx, New York
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
It breaks my heart that such an awful thing happened to someone so young, brivant, beautiful and with so much going for herself. I first read about this story of CNN and couldn't help but look up her name and read more about who Nicole was. I used to live in Orlando- a place that seems so laid back- one wouldn't think going for a jog can put you in such danger. God is bigger than all things- and be sure that the person responsible for such an act will be brought to justice. My sincere condolences to her family, husband and friends.

Added: April 28, 2009

Submitted by
Name: lucy
From: kissimmee
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
hey girl, wish you were around, i could really use some of your good advice! things have been hard lately and i find myself talking to you, hope your listening. your anniversary is coming up soon. cant believe its been a year already. i sometimes as myself what would you do in this situation? i saw a rainbow the other day and i was so sad about something but as soon as i saw it i felt like you were there and i smiled! i want you to know your always on my mind and you are very missed. lucy

Added: April 25, 2009

Submitted by
Name: Angela
From: Rochester, NY

Comments:
I was listening to Britney Spears the other day and thought of you

Added: April 19, 2009

Submitted by
Name: Lanie Blackmon
From: Corona California
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I am so sorry that you are gone. You are a beautiful and caring person by all the articles I have read about you. Sometimes life is not fair. It always takes the good people first. I'm sure my golden retrievers Ginger & Brandi have found you by now. I prayed to them to find you and welcome you home.
I am so sorry and my prayers are with your family

Added: April 12, 2009