FliegendeWolf 0 #1 April 24, 2003 Hello all, I have just returned from Holly's wake. As Kevin, Michele, and Wendy suggested, her family was very warm and welcoming to me. I met Holly's mother, father, and stepmother, and gave each of them a big hug and told them how special Holly was to our community and that all of our prayers are with them. Her father seemed especially touched that I had driven out to be with them. He asked me to post the memorial card that they were distributing there, so that is attached. Kevin did a wonderful job selecting a flower arrangement. They were very beautiful. We did well to put our trust in his leadership during this sorrowful time. The wake was an open viewing, and as I had never met Holly, it was terribly strange that this was the first time that I saw her in the flesh. I do not know where I stand on God, life, death, afterlife and all that, but I have seen enough photographs of Holly to know what her smile looked like, what her bright spirit looked like as it shone through that smile. I did not see that in the casket this afternoon. This tells me that the body is indeed just a container for the soul--I truly believe that Holly's spirit is soaring somewhere else, whether in the heavens, or all around us, brightening the existence of all that come in contact with her. Blue skies, Holly...I wish I had known you in person. May the light that you brought to this earth forever shine. SteveA One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #2 April 24, 2003 Thanks for going, we're heading up tomorrow. You have my # call if you can sync up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #3 April 24, 2003 Thanks for the info Steve. As someone who was fortunate enough to have crossed paths with Holly and considered her my friend, I really would have liked to have been there today. But I think you attending her wake as a stranger tells us a lot about your character. Blue Skies Black Death ... I'm going to miss you Holly. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #4 April 24, 2003 Thanks man. I've got that printed up and pined to my cube wall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #5 April 24, 2003 Thanks for posting this....HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #6 April 24, 2003 QuoteThanks man. I've got that printed up and pined to my cube wall. Me too.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 April 24, 2003 Well, now that I've teared up again... Thanks for posting that, though.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #8 April 24, 2003 Wow... thanks for sharing that with us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #9 April 24, 2003 QuoteWell, now that I've teared up again... I came upon this joke that reminded my of Holly's avatar. I hope it'll put a smile back The other day I was on my way home from work when the most remarkable thing happened. Traffic was heavy as usual, and as I sat there at a red light, out of nowhere a bird slammed into my windshield. If that wasn't bad enough, the poor creature got its wing stuck under the windshield wiper. Just then the light turned green and there I was with a bird stuck on my windshield. Without any other apparent options, turning on the windshield wipers seemed the only thing to do. It actually worked. On the upswing, the bird flew off, and here is the crazy thing... it slammed right onto the windshield of the car behind me. No, it didn't get caught under the windshield wipers of that vehicle, but the car behind me was a police car. Of course, knowing my luck, immediately the lights went on and I was forced to pull over. The officer walked up and told me he saw what had happened at the light. Trying to plead my case fell on deaf ears. He simply stated: I am going to have to write you up for flipping me the bird. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #10 April 24, 2003 Steve - Thanks for posting the memorial card. BC - Thanks for the joke. Not only could I see Holly telling it but I could see it happening to her!!! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #11 April 24, 2003 many thanks for going and representing all of us who couldnt be there.. i wish you could have met her in person sometimes i wonder when posts like this wont make me weep..then i remember i'm glad they dont.... love, hugs and blueskies holly...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #12 April 25, 2003 I'll be up there with kevin as well, tommorrow. Any tips on where to stay?"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #13 April 25, 2003 You're the man. Thanx!jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #14 April 25, 2003 Quote Well, now that I've teared up again... Yeah, me too. Thanks a lot for going, and for telling us about it. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DivaSkyChick 0 #15 April 25, 2003 Oh man. Thought the crying was over. fuck fuck fuck. Miss you girl. --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #16 April 25, 2003 Quote Quote Thanks man. I've got that printed up and pined to my cube wall. Me too. Yep, me too. It's so true, that you really don't realize how much you miss someone until their gone. X's and O's Baby!! Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablito 0 #17 April 25, 2003 Thanks for sharing this. Cielos Azules Pablito PS there are stars in the night sky and She is one I need to learn how to spell (reason of editing) "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #18 April 25, 2003 QuotePS there are stars in the noght sky and She is one Thats beautiful Pablo. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablito 0 #19 April 25, 2003 How are you sunny one? "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #20 April 25, 2003 I'm alright. Thanks for asking. Hope to see and jump with you soon. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablito 0 #21 April 25, 2003 Yes and Will like another kiss pass since you stole my kiss pass virginity Cielos Azules pablito "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #22 April 25, 2003 Quote Yes and Will like another kiss pass since you stole my kiss pass virginity Cielos Azules pablito LOL ... Sunshine also stole my kiss pass virginity. But I'm not complaining. At least it was a girl who gave me my first kiss pass. I've heard of guys giving guys kiss passes. Eeeuw!!! Hey, technically it wasn't a kiss pass, but Holly gave me a kiss on the airplane (a couple of days before Sunshine's kiss pass). That was cooooooool!!! Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roseann257 0 #23 May 14, 2003 Thank you for being there for all of us...I just found out on Monday...thanks for sharing the memorial card...that is awesome! Do you have a way of contacting the family? I called her cell phone today and it's still working, was kinda cool to hear her voice...I miss her so much...she was an angel for sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #24 May 14, 2003 If you go here there are posts (the second one is among them) from her dad and other relatives. Most of them left their email addresses. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondeflyer7 0 #25 May 14, 2003 Her dads post was beautiful....I can hardly write because of the emotion.... Blue skys Holly I'll be lookin for ya in the air and feel your spirit as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
