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“Love you Alana, Not a day goes by I don't think of you. Miss you and I love you.
Mark
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1 of 189 | Posted by: Mark Douglas
“- Happy Belatedd Birthday Alana 3 I love and miss youu soo muchh !
Andd Happy New Yearrr :) see youu sooon .
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2 of 189 | Posted by: Cassidy
- Verobeach, FL
“Happy Belated 10th Birthday Alana <3 i miss you & i love you.
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3 of 189 | Posted by: Montana Doolittle - Vero Beach, FL
“"The winds that sometimes take something we love are the same that bring us something we learn to love. Therefore we should not cry about something...Read More »
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4 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya - mom
“Frosty the snowman says "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" You are "10" years old. My what a celebration you are having with Jesus today.
On Angel's...Read More »
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5 of 189 | Posted by: Grammie - Vero Beach
“Happy Birthday Alana and Merry Christmas. We all love you and miss you .
Love Olivia and Mark
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6 of 189 | Posted by: Mark Douglas
“- Heey Alana :) I miss youu soooo much ! I was just thinking about youu . Let me refraze that .. I always think about youu , you were and still are...Read More »
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7 of 189 | Posted by: Cassidy
- Verobeach, FL
“"This little light of mine, I'm going to let her shine
Let her shine, let her shine, LET HER SHINE!"
xoxogrammie
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8 of 189 | Posted by: Sheila - Grammie
“My sweet butterfly, Its Angel Day. Love dearly, miss you deeply. Words cant express the emptiness in our hearts. But we have joyful memories. ...Read More »
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9 of 189 | Posted by: Grammie - Grammie
“Sweet Alana how we miss u all the time! This world is not the same without u in it! But then again u were to perfect to be in it. I miss and love...Read More »
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10 of 189 | Posted by: season jacobi - sebastian , FL
“The four years I was able to spend with you, was enough to give me a lifetime of memories, not a day goes by I dont think of you, I will always miss...Read More »
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11 of 189 | Posted by: Mark Douglas
“Hay gurly(;
I miss you soo much !! I hope your living up all those perfect dreams you had/have ! I missed you for 4th of July ! Remember the last...Read More »
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12 of 189 | Posted by: Cassidy lothrop - Verobeach, FL
“I LOVE AND MISS YOU ALANA!!! YOU WERE THE BEST FRIEND I HAVE EVER HAD!!! <3 HOPE U HAVE FUN WITH MY UNCLE IN HAVEN :D
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13 of 189 | Posted by: ashley - cuddle buddy
“My dear Alana: The sun shined today through your beautiful eyes and smile. Love you and miss you to the moon and back
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14 of 189 | Posted by: Grammie
“Dear Alana, I Havent Wrote U In Awhile Ur Birthday passed a little While ago and i didint wright u to tell u happy birthday busy with alot of stuff...Read More »
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15 of 189 | Posted by: Brianna
“When I think back on these times, and the dreams we left behind I'll be glad 'cause I was blessed to get To have you in my life
When I look back on...Read More »
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16 of 189 | Posted by: Grammie
“Just a little note that would make you smile. Liv and I were making cookies and as always I have your pic all over the counters and stuff, but your...Read More »
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17 of 189 | Posted by: Grammie
“Happy Birthday Alana. We miss you dearly. But we also know that Jesus throws the best parties.
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18 of 189 | Posted by: Toby & Kristin Odegard
“Merry Christmas Alana and Happy Birthday. How wonderful to share a birthday with our Savior Jesus Christ. We love you and miss you so much. Jasmin...Read More »
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19 of 189 | Posted by: Cindy Boring - friend
“Like Frosty the Snowman said: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY'
Merry Christmas, my little pumpkin. Missing you today and everyday. Always here with me in my...Read More »
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20 of 189 | Posted by: Grammie
“Happy Birthday & Merry Christmas
Sweet angel we love and miss so much !
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21 of 189 | Posted by: season jacobi - sebastian , FL
“Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas, Alana
Miss you and love you, Mark
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22 of 189 | Posted by: Mark Douglas
“Hayy Alana I wish I was with you on your birthday!! I miss you soo much..... I'm just really sad cuz I miss you and there are alot of problems going...Read More »
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23 of 189 | Posted by: Cassidy lothrop - Verobeach, FL
“"A butterfly lights beside us, like a sunbeam....
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauy belong to the world...
but then it flies on again,
...Read More »
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24 of 189 | Posted by: Sheila - Grammie
“you tucked me in, turned out the light, kept me safe and sound at night, little girls depend on things like that, brushed my teeth and combed my hair...Read More »
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25 of 189 | Posted by: Montana Doolittle - Vero Beach, FL
“Heyy alana have'nt talked to you in a while:/.... but i will NEVER forget you i promise!! and i just wanted to say happy thanksgiving!! well early...Read More »
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26 of 189 | Posted by: cassidy lothrop - verobeach, FL
“God Bless the family with healing. Thank You
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27 of 189 | Posted by: Lisa Myers - friend
“They say there is a reason,
They say that time will heal,
But neither time nor reason,
Will change the way I feel,
For no-one knows the heartache...Read More »
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28 of 189 | Posted by: Grammie
“Sorry I didn't get to stay,
To laugh and let you watch me play.
I know you need me by your side,
I'm sorry that I had to die.
I'm gone but please...Read More »
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29 of 189 | Posted by: Mommy
“hey alana i know i diddent get to see you before but im back and i miss you sooooo much you were my cuddle bug and i will never forget you laughing...Read More »
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30 of 189 | Posted by: brookelin dills
“One year and two months today. You are not forgotten are dear Alana, Nor will you ever be. As long as life and memory last, We will always remember...Read More »
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31 of 189 | Posted by: Grammie - Grandmother
“i will miss Alana but she will always be in our hearts.
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32 of 189 | Posted by: Ericka Blois - Vero Beach, FL
“Hi, Alana I just wanted to tell you how much we love and miss you. I know you are a beautiful angel now looking down from heaven watching over your...Read More »
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33 of 189 | Posted by: Cindy - friend
“Thinking about Alana today, can't believe a whole year has gone by. Sending hugs and love to our Florida Family- wish I could be there with you.
...Read More »
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34 of 189 | Posted by: Ashley Frederickson - St. James, MN
“Hey Pumpkin,
I have to admit that they say time heals all wounds but really, I feel like I am living that horrible day all over again. I miss you...Read More »
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35 of 189 | Posted by: mommy
“Hey girly I am missing you really bad today well everyday and I hope you get my balloon that has my card on the bottom of it like. But I wanted you...Read More »
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36 of 189 | Posted by: Cassidy Lothrop - Verobeach, FL
“Alana you have been missed for a year now, and not a day goes by I don't think about you and all the fun times we had. You were a very special girl...Read More »
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37 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya DouglasMark Douglas
“Hey Alana I know it's late but just saying goodnight and that I love you.
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38 of 189 | Posted by: Cassidy Lothrop - Verobeach, FL
“Hi Alana it's Jordan and Jasmin. We love you and we miss you, you were a great friend . Jasmin: I love you so much Alana you are so beautiful, we're...Read More »
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39 of 189 | Posted by: cindy boring - friend
“The moment that you died my heart was torn in two, one side filled with heartache, the other died with you. I often lie awake at night when the world...Read More »
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40 of 189 | Posted by: Mommy
“My dear sweet Alana,
I cannot believe it is coming to a year since you have left me. I feel like I am beginning to live that awful pain all over...Read More »
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41 of 189 | Posted by: Mommy
“Hi Tonya, It's Isabel from Yuma. I stumbled across this message board unexpectedly and was surprised to see that almost one year later it is still...Read More »
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42 of 189 | Posted by: Isabel Goode
“hey alana i miss you soo much!!!!!!!!! you know its Ashley's birthday? yah i know soo soooon, she is turning 14. She got a knew phone and a new pair...Read More »
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43 of 189 | Posted by: cassidy lothrop - vero beach, FL
“Hey Alana just saying haven't talk to you in a while but anywaybi love you and
miss you more!!!!!! Oh and I see
you flying like veryday I...Read More »
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44 of 189 | Posted by: Cassidy Lothrop - Verobeach, FL
“Hey Alana bear, Just wanted to let you know that I miss you much and love you up to Heaven and back.....always and forever you will be missed and...Read More »
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45 of 189 | Posted by: mommy
“Hey my little sunshine. There never goes a day that I don't think about you and shed a tear. I miss you so much and could use you here with me. There...Read More »
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46 of 189 | Posted by: mommy
“hey girly, i miss and love you so much more then you think. I cry for you, i think about you, and i exspecially miss you.! I love and miss you all...Read More »
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47 of 189 | Posted by: cassidy lothrop - vero beach, FL
“Ey Alana I love you all the way to hevan and all the way back I love you so much and more goodnight! :(
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48 of 189 | Posted by: Cassidy Lothrop - Verobeach, FL
“Hey Alana its cassdiy you have no idea how much everyone misses you exspecially your mom dad and your sister anything or anywhere she always talks...Read More »
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49 of 189 | Posted by: Cassidy Lothrop - verobeach, FL
“My Alana, Today is Olivia's birthday. I know how you always liked birthdays. Last week when Olivia calle me wish me a Happy
Birthday. She sounded so...Read More »
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50 of 189 | Posted by: Sheila Odegard - Grammie
“hey alana i love you and miss you more i just want you to know that for ever and ever i love you!
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51 of 189 | Posted by: cassidy lothrop
“Hey Alana it's olivas birthday and she is turning five I already know that but you know. I miss you so much and when I went by your house mark looked...Read More »
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52 of 189 | Posted by: Cassidy Lothrop - Verobeach, FL
“Hey Alana bear I wanted to wish you a Happy Easter which I am more than positive you have had in Heaven today. I love you and miss you so much. I am...Read More »
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53 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
“Happy Easter Alana
Love, Mommy, Mark and Olivia
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54 of 189 | Posted by: Mark Douglas
- Vero Beach, FL
“Hey alana, i miss you so much. i will always have a BIG part in my hart for you and never remove it i love you and miss you more.
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55 of 189 | Posted by: cassidy lothrop - vero beach, FL
“Hey Alana how's it going girl. I miss you so much just saying hi before I go to bed so I love you and miss you more.
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56 of 189 | Posted by: Cassidy Lothrop - Verobeach, FL
“Alana, i think about you every day..i just want you to be here with me so i can hold you in my arms and tell you that i love you and ask you how your...Read More »
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57 of 189 | Posted by: Tiffany McGowan - sebastian, FL
“Hey Alana you have no idea how much I miss you. Today I went into your house and olivia's house, and she was playing with Serena in her room, she...Read More »
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58 of 189 | Posted by: Cassidy Lothrop - Verobeach, FL
“Alana, today we I was driving to work this morning the sky was pink and purple, mainly purple. I knew it was you coloring in the sky. Missing you...Read More »
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59 of 189 | Posted by: Seasaon Jacobi - Sebastian, FL
“I did it alana i cryed i let everthing out exsept one thing YOU why wont it come out u had god answer my preys for the first time in three months and...Read More »
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60 of 189 | Posted by: Brianna - tiffie's bff
“Alana I just wanted to tell you how much we all love and miss you. Jasmin and Jordan say hi they really miss you alot. Sometimes Jasmin cries for you...Read More »
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61 of 189 | Posted by: Cindy Boring - friend
“heyy alana i feel like i havent said anything and i just cant cry anymore and i dnt no why and sometimes i just want to and get everything out like...Read More »
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62 of 189 | Posted by: Brianna - tiffie best friend
“Hey alana i am just saying hi before i go to bed i love you!
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63 of 189 | Posted by: cassidy lothrop - vero beach, FL
“i felt very bad when Amber told me why she was in Vero.I never thought of that happening to a 7 year old. I hope god takes care of you up there. and...Read More »
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64 of 189 | Posted by: lila - cousins friend
“I miss you so much Alana. Everyday i always cry cause i miss you so much. I wish you could come back. I know that you are watching over me and see...Read More »
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65 of 189 | Posted by: Kendra - Aunt
“I miss you soooooooo much you have no idea Darlene Serena don your dad Olivia Ashley me Thomas and jeremy are going to hollypaw and I hope you will...Read More »
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66 of 189 | Posted by: CassIdy Lothrop - Verbeach, FL
“Hey baby girl miss you soo much. I wish I there to say by. Because in Boston,mas and I wish you didn't die. But u didn't because your in my hart and...Read More »
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67 of 189 | Posted by: Cassidy Lothrop - Verobeach, FL
“Hey Sunshine, I miss you so much. I "hate" not having you here with me. I miss your laughter, your singing, your " I love you's"...
My life is just...Read More »
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68 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
“Alana i miss you so much. Everyday when i get up to go to school or somewhere i alway pray to you to come back. Everyday at school and on my way home...Read More »
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69 of 189 | Posted by: Amber - Cousin
“Hey babby girl I miss you. Soooooo much I wish you wernt in hevan I wish you were down here with us. But god neaded a very special and beutiful angel...Read More »
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70 of 189 | Posted by: Cassidy Lothrop - Vero beach, FL
“Hey nanny girl how's it going, I miss you soooo much I wish you never died nothing is the same with out you! I think of you ever day. When I am at...Read More »
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71 of 189 | Posted by: Cassidy Lothrop - Vero beach, FL
“Hey girly, :) i love and miss u more then anything in this world i promise!!!! I hope you are having really good funn up there, we miss you though....Read More »
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72 of 189 | Posted by: cassidy lothrop - verobeach, FL
“Dear Alana,
Jaelynn, Tyler and I miss you so much! (Yes, even Tyler!) I miss getting hugs from you, little peanut! You were always so sweet, funny...Read More »
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73 of 189 | Posted by: Melody Dawson - Vero Beach, FL
“Hey Alana
Just have not chatted in a while and want to tell you that I miss you very much.
Serena has been chosen to represent the kindergarten...Read More »
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74 of 189 | Posted by: Darlene Tarlov
“I sat with you yesterday, had lefse and earl grey tea with milk & sugar. Just the way you like it. It wasn't the same knowing how much you...Read More »
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75 of 189 | Posted by: Sheila Odegard - Vero Beach, FL
“My dear Alana-we wish we could wake up from this nightmare. In a few short days it will be six months-I can't believe its been that long since you...Read More »
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76 of 189 | Posted by: Sheila Odegard - Vero Beach, FL
“I love you alana and always will oh also will you say hello to my uncle dave. he is my dads brother but he is with the big guy upstairs,hehehe, but i...Read More »
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77 of 189 | Posted by: Cassidy Lothrop
“Alana Banana,
Thinking of you (always)... Aden and Liv played the other day, wish you were there too! Miss and Love you soo very much!
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78 of 189 | Posted by: Christina Shwed "Cwissy" - FL
“My sweet Alana. Blessed New Year. I can't say Happy right now because you are not here. But I would like to share a memory New Years eve in 2003. You...Read More »
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79 of 189 | Posted by: Sheila Odegard - Vero Beach, FL
“Hey Alana ,I'm sorry I wasn't able to write to you on your birthday but I hope u had a beautiful birthday in heaven I love u soo much and I want u to...Read More »
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80 of 189 | Posted by: Tiffany McGowan - Vero beach, FL
“If we could have a lifetime wish
A dream that could come true,
We'd pray to God with all our hearts
For yesterday and you.
A thousand words can...Read More »
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81 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
“Happy birthday and a very merry christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Serena and I both love you with all of our hearts!
Please tell my mom how much I love...Read More »
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82 of 189 | Posted by: Darlene Tarlov
“Wishing you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and a very Merry Christmas!
To you a picture of a cake wasn't just a cake but a HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAKE. Everything so...Read More »
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83 of 189 | Posted by: Sheila Odegard - Vero Beach, FL
“Happy Birthday Alana Banana...
I love you and miss you sooo much. Life is not the same without you, but I know you are still with us all. Even...Read More »
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84 of 189 | Posted by: Chrissy Shwed - Palm City, FL
“Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas, we love you and miss you so much.
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85 of 189 | Posted by: Season and Fred Jacobi - friend
“Happy Birthday Alana and Merry Christmas
love you and miss you deeply
Mark.
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86 of 189 | Posted by: Mark Douglas
“Hey girl,
I missed you eating cake with me last night. I have to say that was one of the best birthdays I have ever had and I owe alot to you and...Read More »
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87 of 189 | Posted by: Darlene Tarlov
“Hey sunshine...
That is what you always were to me. My ray of sunshine. I could have had the worst day and you were there to always cheer me up. I...Read More »
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88 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
“hey alana how are you doing??? im talking to tiffany i wish she was here i miss you so much and i want to see you so bad like really i kinda dnt know...Read More »
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89 of 189 | Posted by: Brianna - TIFFANYS BEST FRIEND
“hey alana there is so much i want to say but i dont know how to explain well 11 days till your birthday i wish you were here to have it me and...Read More »
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90 of 189 | Posted by: Brianna
“Alana and family ~
You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. May your many wonderful memories of precious little Alana bring you peace during...Read More »
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91 of 189 | Posted by: Andrea Hunt - Nik's Friend
“Tonya and all - Earlier tonight our family lit a snowman candle in honor of your sweet little Alana. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers...Read More »
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92 of 189 | Posted by: Jen Feriancek - friend of Nikki
“May Alana's light and love continue to extend to all those she touched.
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93 of 189 | Posted by: Michelle Wood
“Sweet Alana - I just lit a candle "in your honor and memory".
I am commited to keeping that lil' light of yours shining bright here on earth. Love...Read More »
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94 of 189 | Posted by: Great Aunt Nikki
“Tonya and family,
Nikki shared so many wonderful memories and pictures showing
how beautiful and such a gift that little Alana was.
While I haven't...Read More »
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95 of 189 | Posted by: Kristi Lilly
“My Dear Alana,
We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday, and days before that too.
We think of you...Read More »
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96 of 189 | Posted by: GiGi (Great-Grandma Vernell) - MN
“I'm so sorry for your loss.
I can not find the words.
As a parent of same age girl, can not think of losing a daughter.
It hurts my heart to imagine...Read More »
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97 of 189 | Posted by: Shinichi Henmi - Friend of Nikki
“Nikki - so sorry to you and your family.
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98 of 189 | Posted by: Deb Ruiz - friend of Nikki
“Nikki, to you and your family, I hope that all of you can find joy and peace in this Christmas Season, especially with the wonderful memories of your...Read More »
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99 of 189 | Posted by: Dan Maholias - Minnneapolis, MN
“:Family is a blessing, full of joy and cheer. Filled with love and caring, shared throughout the year. May God bless and keep us, when near or far...Read More »
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100 of 189 | Posted by: Great Aunt Nikki
“A thousand words can't bring you back
I know because I tried
And neither can a million tears
I know because I cried.
Alana I am trying my hardest to...Read More »
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101 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
“Alana,I miss you so much!!i think about you all the time ..acually I thought about you today..i was in the Merry Christmas store and all i was...Read More »
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102 of 189 | Posted by: Tiffany McGowan - vero beach, FL
“hey alana it seems like i have been writing alot to u everyday but it seems to make me feel better when im down i just want to ask you if you can say...Read More »
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103 of 189 | Posted by: brianna
“Hey Mark Tyana, and Olivia, i wanted to see how you guys were doing but mark i saw you last weekend when we went to holly pawl you were awsome out...Read More »
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104 of 189 | Posted by: cassidy lothrop - verobeach, FL
“Alana, you were the sweetie little person and we miss you so much! I know Fred misses picking you up and spinning you around or squezzing you until...Read More »
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105 of 189 | Posted by: Season & Fred Jacobi
“i really do u miss you alana for halloween you probly saw i bought these arm bands with a skull on them like you guitar just for you i hope you like...Read More »
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106 of 189 | Posted by: brianna - sebastian, FL
“heyy alana the frist day i met was like no other i saw you once the night befor my brithday then i went back to were i was living and then we moved...Read More »
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107 of 189 | Posted by: Brianna - Sebastian, FL
“Hey Girl
We just got back from Holopaw. You were totally missed!!!!!!!!!!!
Myself,Serena and Donie miss you more than you wil ever know!!!!!!!!!
...Read More »
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108 of 189 | Posted by: Darlene Tarlov - Vero Beach, FL
“Alana I miss you so much, I just feel such an overwhelming flow of anxiety lately. I just wish you were here with me.
Love you up to heaven and back....Read More »
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109 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
“Alana, I really didn't know you as well as others, only from working with your Mommy & Daddy and you going to Mrs. Bo's. But you were a beautiful...Read More »
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110 of 189 | Posted by: Shannon Dye - Sebastian, FL
“Loved you once,
Love you still,
always have, always will.....
I Miss you and love you so much Alana! xoxoxo
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111 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
“Alana I woke up this morning and I just knew that it was going to be a difficult day. You use to love Halloween so much and get so excited to dress...Read More »
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112 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
“You were on my Mind...You are always on our mind, my little pumpkin. Happy Halloween - Remember last year we did the halloween parade. God I miss you...Read More »
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113 of 189 | Posted by: Grammie - Vero Beach, FL
“Dear Alana,
It has been 3 months and 3 days since you left us for the other side. The sadness is so great and it doesn't seem to get any easier. I...Read More »
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115 of 189 | Posted by: valerie martin
“Alana I have been so depressed. I hate that you are not here with me. My only comfort is being out underneath the stars at night, I feel you looking...Read More »
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116 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
“Alana there is nothing that I would not do for one last touch, one last kiss, one last hug, one last goodbye, and the one last I love you....
I miss...Read More »
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117 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
“Alana I love you and miss you more and more everyday. My life is just not the same without you here with me and will never be...
I love you up to...Read More »
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118 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
“Alana... I have your adorable photo on my laptop, the one with your face painted with polka-dots. It makes me smile everytime I boot up my computer....Read More »
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119 of 189 | Posted by: Great Aunt Nikki - st louis park, MN
“Alana... Gigi wants you to know that she misses you very much. And, that you are in her thoughts every minute of every day. She took really good care...Read More »
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120 of 189 | Posted by: Great Aunt Nikki - st louis park, MN
“Hi, Mark, Tanya and Olivia, i am very sorry about [alana], by the way, if you are going to Alana's grave will you tell her i said hello because i...Read More »
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121 of 189 | Posted by: cassidy lothrop - vero beach, FL
“(author unknown)
I feel a warmth around me
like your presence is so near,
And I close my eyes to visualize
your face when you were here,
I endure the...Read More »
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122 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
“Dear Alana
There is not a day that will pass that you are not in our heart and in our soul.
We love you
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123 of 189 | Posted by: Serena and Darlene Trlov - FL
“Alana,
Everyday is such a struggle without you here with me. I miss you so much and I feel so empty. I wish that I could hold you in my arms and...Read More »
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124 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
“Tonya, Mark and Olivia
AM ALWAYS WITH YOU - Unknown-
When I am gone, release me.let me go.
I have so many things to see and do,
You mustn't tie...Read More »
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125 of 189 | Posted by: Grammie and PopPop
“I just found out today 09/02/09
*my heart* goes out to all of the families. Alana called me "Unlce June Bug" I couldn't resist giving her five bucks...Read More »
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126 of 189 | Posted by: Jason Proctor - Coral Springs, FL
“"Love is like a butterfly; It goes where it pleases and pleases wherever it goes." That's my Great Niece Alana... the most beautiful, blue-eyed,...Read More »
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127 of 189 | Posted by: Nikki Frederickson
“Sweet Alana... GiGi and I love you and miss you so much. Forever and Always. Great Aunt Nikki
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128 of 189 | Posted by: Nikki Frederickson
“Tanya we will all share in your pain. We will all keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. What a difficult time this has been for you...Read More »
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129 of 189 | Posted by: Nick Wruck - Brookings, SD
“Hmmm, Alana. I miss you so much and it stinks. I just don't feel the same with out you here with me. It is so hard for me when I have to experience...Read More »
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130 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
“Alana we miss you, Mommy,Olivia and I will never forget the great years we had together. And all of us think of you and miss you. watch over us, we...Read More »
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131 of 189 | Posted by: Mark Douglas
“Dear Alana, Today has been one month since you have left us for the other side. I found a writing that I am sending to you from all that loved so...Read More »
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132 of 189 | Posted by: Valerie and Yannick
“Tonya Mark Olivia Sheila Anton
Our hearts dropped when a call came said an accident.On the way begged prayed all were safe.When told all I could only...Read More »
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133 of 189 | Posted by: c - vero beach, FL
“the last time that i saw Alana we had lots of fun togther. she had a bright smile and a very special voice, in lots of ways Alana with be deeply...Read More »
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134 of 189 | Posted by: Ashley Frederickson - St.James, MN
“Tonya, Mark, Olivia-
Thinking of you daily-often hourly - you are always on our minds. Knowing that each passing day is a new challenge and wishing...Read More »
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135 of 189 | Posted by: fredfarms@myclearwave.net - MN
“Tonya,
I read your poem on here and it is the most beautiful, yet heart wrenching thing that I have ever read. I cry with you and your family for...Read More »
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136 of 189 | Posted by: Beth Koch
“Every time I see a butterfly in my garden, I will think of a sweet little girl who loved butterflies, Alana, now in heaven tending gardens full of...Read More »
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137 of 189 | Posted by: Phyllis Sorbel - Minneapolis, MN
“Sheila,Tonya and family,
I can't even express the words on how sorry I am to hear about this. I will continue to pray and know that you are in my...Read More »
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138 of 189 | Posted by: Lori Urevig - St James, MN
“I've been driving through that intersection for 3 years now on my way to work going south on 27th. I recently saw the memories building up on the...Read More »
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139 of 189 | Posted by: erik ottoson
“Missing someone isn't
about how long
since you have seen them or
talked to them.
It's about that very
moment when you're doing
something & you...Read More »
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140 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
“You are in my heart and I will always love you.
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141 of 189 | Posted by: Darlene Tarlov
“you were like a sister to me and cassidy but now god needed a angel from earth and he pick a good friend.And we will never ever ever forget u never.
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142 of 189 | Posted by: ashleyL - vero beach, FL
“My mom is a survivor, or so I've heard it said....
But I can hear her crying at night, when all others are in bed.
I watch her lay awake at night,...Read More »
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143 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
“We do not have words that can heal you , we can only say we care and pray that you will find comfort in the Lord,for only HE can soothe your pain. I...Read More »
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144 of 189 | Posted by: Diana and Dennis Stell - AR
“To Alana's Family: My son Nicholas was in Kindergarten with Alana. I attended most of the class trips and volunteered in the classroom alot so I did...Read More »
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145 of 189 | Posted by: Kimberly Rosati - Vero Beach, FL
“She is just away,in a land of light and peace,where warmth and love abound and worldly difficulties cease.......
She is just away,but her memory...Read More »
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146 of 189 | Posted by: Darlene Tarlov
“You are not forgotten loved one nor will you ever be. As long as life and memory last we will remember thee.
We miss you now,our hearts are sore,as...Read More »
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147 of 189 | Posted by: Darlene,Don&Serena Tarlov
“Dear Alana
I miss you. I am sad. My mommy told me not to cry because big girls dont cry.
You and Olivia are my best friends.
I love you!!!!!!!!
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148 of 189 | Posted by: Serena Tarlov
“You are not forgotten loved one Nor you will never be,As long as life and memory last We will remember thee.We miss you now,our hearts are sore,As...Read More »
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149 of 189 | Posted by: Don,Darlene&Serena Tarlov - FL
“Words can't make your sorrow any easier to bear, but they can show how deeply others sympathiize and care. I feel totally blessed that I was able to...Read More »
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150 of 189 | Posted by: Nancy Madelia,MN
“Alana, it seems like the times are not getting any easier for me. I am missing you more and more every day. It is just so awful that you are not here...Read More »
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151 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
“I never met you but i lost my sister when she was Alana age. I have you all in my thoughts in prayers.
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152 of 189 | Posted by: Brittany
“Sheila,Tonya,Toby,& families, I'm so sorry for your lose.My heart goes out to you. I've lost a lot of loved ones, but never a sweet little baby....Read More »
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153 of 189 | Posted by: Nita Helget - Darfur, MN
“My son Quintin and I had the wonderful chance to meet your beautiful little Alana with my mother-in-law Nita. It was years ago but that doesn't...Read More »
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154 of 189 | Posted by: Ana Helget - Darfur, MN
“Alana, although our time together was short it was always fun and exciting. Abbey and Arin will always remeber the fun times at Liki Tiki and...Read More »
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155 of 189 | Posted by: Mark & Tricia Porter
“What if the brilliant twinkling stars that bring the dark night sky to life are windows looking out of heaven? And at the very moment when we're...Read More »
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156 of 189 | Posted by: David and Allison
“Mark and Tonya my prayers are with you at this time of sorrow in you young lives. To loose a daughter at such a young age I can not even imagine what...Read More »
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157 of 189 | Posted by: Peggy
“I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOST MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY.
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158 of 189 | Posted by: MICHELLE GARCIA - FT PIERCE, FL
“I do not know you or did I know your precious daughter, I do know that I have walked your path because I lost a child to a drowning accident, I know...Read More »
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159 of 189 | Posted by: Christine Conwell - Vero Beach, FL
“My heart is breaking. Your little angel has left us, but we will see her again one day.
I am sure she and Bo are running and playing together....just...Read More »
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160 of 189 | Posted by: Nancy and Mark
“Alana I cant believe you're not here with us anymore. It seems like just yesterday we were going to see my dorm room and going to the aquarium. I...Read More »
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161 of 189 | Posted by: Amanda Snoddy - Sunrise , FL
“My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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162 of 189 | Posted by: Beth Dozer
“I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through right now as parents.Words cant express the sympathy I feel for you.Tonight with tears in...Read More »
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163 of 189 | Posted by: caren crocker
“I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I did not know you're little angel, my thoughts and prayers are with you. She was beautiful. Rest in Peace...Read More »
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164 of 189 | Posted by: Lisa
“I am so very sorry for the loss of your angel. With my deepest sympathy.
Your neighbor, Cherie
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165 of 189 | Posted by: Cherie Van Houter
“She was my son's friend. Ill never forget her smile. We love you.
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166 of 189 | Posted by: Rachel
“Mark and Tonya,
Words cannot express the sadness and heartbreak we feel over the loss your beautiful and sweet daughter. Jimmy has been reminding...Read More »
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167 of 189 | Posted by: Jim and Isabel Goode
“What a beautiful child! My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family. I am so sorry. What a beautiful memorial. RIP Alana
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168 of 189 | Posted by: Tricia Ledford
“We live out in the Highlands. We are SO sorry for your loss. I know we have never met, but we are parents of a 7 year old girl. There are just no...Read More »
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169 of 189 | Posted by: Pam
“Tonya, Mark and family: I am so sorry to hear of your unimaginable loss. My memories of seeing Alana over the years are of a smiling, energetic,...Read More »
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170 of 189 | Posted by: Marilyn Maloney - Vero Beach, FL
“Very Sorry for your loss. You famliy is in our thoughts and prayers. Amy and Chris
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171 of 189 | Posted by: amy danley
“Mark, To you and your family I extend my Sympathy and Condolences to you in this unimaginable loss of your daugther.
Glenn Feigen
Co-Worker IRCJ
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172 of 189 | Posted by: Glenn Feigen
“"Shiny and Sparkly, and Pleasantly Bright,Her one day, gone one night," "Gone too soon".... Rest in the Lord's Hand now and Forever, Alana We will...Read More »
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173 of 189 | Posted by: Cyndi Rich - vero bch
“Your road will not be easy, but take comfort in the fact that Alana is in peace with God, that she would want you to be happy and strong for her sake...Read More »
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174 of 189 | Posted by: Christy Carpino - Omaha, NE
“I'm so sorry for your lose.
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175 of 189 | Posted by: Mark Ballard
“I never had the privilege of meeting your little angel, but when I heard the news it hit close to home, having 2 seven yr olds myself. My family and...Read More »
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176 of 189 | Posted by: Laura Mudd
“Tonya and Mark we are SO very sorry for your loss our hearts go out to you. Alana was and now will forever be a beautifull angel! Love Walter, Summer...Read More »
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177 of 189 | Posted by: Walter and Summer Parmelee
“We are all so sorry for what has happened. My son Miguel was in Alana's class this yr., he's very sad she's gone. Whenever I saw her at school she...Read More »
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178 of 189 | Posted by: Miguel Andrews and family
“Alana's light shone so brightly during her short stay on Earth. Now let her light shine in our hearts as we remember Alana and celebrate her life....Read More »
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179 of 189 | Posted by: Julie Wright - Cottage Grove, MN
“Although we never had the chance to meet this beautiful angel of God, it is not hard to see how she lit up the lives of many with her angelic smile ...Read More »
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180 of 189 | Posted by: Alex & Narvis Heredia
“My little darling I miss you so much, I don't know what Me, Mommy and Olivia are gonna do without you. You will be missed but never forgotten. I love...Read More »
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181 of 189 | Posted by: Mark Douglas
- vero beach, FL
“We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that all of us in minnesota are sending our thoughts and prayers to your family.
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182 of 189 | Posted by: Ron and Sharon Frederickson
“I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Please feel free to call on me during this very sad time if I can help in any way.
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183 of 189 | Posted by: Melissa Chadwick - Port St Lucie, FL
“Our condolences to your family. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. We will light a candle for Alana tonight. May God bless your family...Read More »
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184 of 189 | Posted by: Lindsey & James
“Brian and family- Even though we have never met ,Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. My heart breaks just thinking the...Read More »
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185 of 189 | Posted by: LANCE/ APRIL RUMPEL
“I don't know how I am going to go on without you. You are my precious angel that was suppose to be there for me forever and always. You will always...Read More »
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186 of 189 | Posted by: Tonya Douglas
- Vero Beach, FL
“Words can't express how deeply sorry we are for the loss of little Alana. Please know that so very many thoughts and prayers are being sent to you...Read More »
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187 of 189 | Posted by: Andrea and Jon Hunt
“I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what it would be like to lose a child. May your family RIP. She is now an angel watching over the...Read More »
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188 of 189 | Posted by: Julie
“Sheila and Family,
May your memories build a bridge to Heaven so that Alana will always be with you. Our loving thoughts and prayers are with all of...Read More »
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189 of 189 | Posted by: Gary and Beth Mills
STRUNK FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY
OBITUARY
ALANA JANAE SMITH
Miss Alana Janae Smith, 7, died July 20, 2009 at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, Ft. Pierce.
Alana was born December 25, 2001 in Vero Beach.
She attended Thompson Magnet School Vero Beach. Alana was active in many functions at her school and church.
Survivors include her mother and step-father, Tonya and Mark Douglas of Vero Beach; father and step mother, Aubrey Smith and Chrissi Schweed of Vero Beach; brother, Aiden Smith of Vero Beach; sister, Olivia Laine Douglas of Vero Beach; grandparents, Sheila Odegard and Anton Fellinger of Vero Beach, George and Shirley Douglas of Vero Beach, David Odegard of St. James, MN, Warren and Connie Hussey of Pompano Beach, FL, Brenda Baggett of Vero Beach and Keith Smith of Ft. Pierce, FL, great-grandparents, Vernell Frederickson and Elizabeth Odegard both of St. James, MN, Clara Crawford of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Lillian Smith of Ft. Pierce, FL.
Alana was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Harvey Frederickson, Orrie Odegard, Lloyd Smith and Evelyn and Howard Baggett.
SERVICES: Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 pm on July 24, 2009 at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. on July 25, 2009 at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Rev. A.C. "Jack" Diehl, III officiating. Interment will follow in Crestlawn Cemetery, Vero Beach.




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