My Dear Rachel,

where do i begin? what words can i say to ever let you know how much you mean to me? everywhere i go, you are there. i feel you. even though you cannot feel the wind in your hair, hear the laughter in our voices, or feel the warmth of the sun, i can still feel the love in your spirit, the laughter of your voice, and the warmth of your embrace. ever since i have felt guilty, guilty because i knew you in my heart, i felt you, wanted to make sure you were ok, but i was never there. i still can't believe it. every night since i can't sleep because i see your face. i guess all i can say through pain and tears is thank you. thank you for being the first person to ever care and give notice to me when i was alone my first year at rev. thank you for the memories, of your smile, and your continuous presence. i still remember it like yesterday, your cold, but yet so warm hand holding mine in class because i was scared to death, scared to mess up, scared to never be someone. but not once did you stumble, not once did you move but stand strong, and you did this all, all for me so i didn't have to be afraid. it hurts to finally understand how one person can change your life, and rachel, you changed mine. someday we will be together again. i promise that i will never forget you. even though you might not be here physically, you will always be here in my heart. i love you.

Always and Forever,
Zara Brett

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Dear Rachel,

You are still one of the most beautiful people that i have ever met, and you will always be. Not only on the outside, but even more on the inside. I will always miss you.

Love,
Beth Rippy

Dear Rachel,

I can't believe this has happened to such a wonderful woman. You are terribly missed. I hope you know how much everyone loves you. You are amazing. Don't ever forget that.

- Steffi Newton-Dursteler

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Dear Rachel,

You were one of the most beautiful people I have ever been fortunate enough to meet.

-Taylor Lane

Dear Rachel,

I never thought in the relatively short years that we knew each other that I would ever be doing something like this, and yet, here I am. You died today. Now that you are gone I cannot help but feel that there is so much that I should have said to you, and so much I should have been there to help you through, as you helped me through back in high school. I am so sorry that I was not a better friend to you, and did not keep up with you even after high school. I miss you, but I feel guilty for missing you because I only realized how much I missed you after you were already gone.

You were truly an inspiration in my life. You lived your life to the fullest, and even when things got tough, somehow, you managed. I know you battled depression, and I wish there was something that i could have done to help you. You make me want to live, you make me want to be a better person, and for that I cannot thank you enough. I also know that the same can be said for many more people that you have touched with your amazing spirit. I wonder now, if you really knew how much you meant to people.

You have a truly amazing spirit.
You will be missed dearly.

With all my love, and deepest regrets,
Kyle Best

In this blog, I will post letters from friends, and anyone that has been touched by Rachel's presence.

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I will try to post at least once a day, and also post links to sites, or information about safe driving practices, and other such relevant information, so as to bring awareness to the great tragedies that can befall any individual.