The support, friendship, and kind words expressed here, during this terrible year, are deeply valued and will always be remembered. Thank you for signing our 1998 guestbook and sharing your thoughts. Please continue to offer your feelings and ideas, book and author suggestions, and memories of Cassie in the 1999 guestbook, or send them to us personally.

Feel free to e-mail Debbie or Vic Montemurro directly: webmasters@cassie-memorial.org

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MERRY CHRISTMAS CASSIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! YOUR MEMORY WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON IN MY HEART........FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Merry Christmas, Cass! We miss you so much! You are in our minds and hearts, this holiday and every day.

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I visited Cassie's grave today.(Vic,Debbie,and Maya already know). Thank you for being there, you guys. So, when I looked at all the things that were given to her, I knew not to feel bad, but to be happy because now she could see how loved she is. HAPPY BI THDAY CASSIE!!!!!!! <3 ya!

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Happy Birthday Cassie. We love you

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I remember at one of her cousin's first birthday parties cassie and another one of her cousin's got into a fight and they would not talk to each other at all and I was stuck in the middle, they were going on and on so finally I asked cassie if she really anted to hate her cousin and she said no and they made up. I was so happy to make her happy and to see her beatuiful smile, and there were a lot of times when she did the same for me. I love you cassie and you will stay forever in my heart. HAPPY 15TH IRTHDAY CASSIE. And to debbie, vic, and maya I am thinking about you too.

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She was a great person and a wonderful role model. She will never be forgotten by anybody. Especially not me. Thank you for setting up this web site to memorialize such a wonderful person. She should be honored and will be for all eternity. We all loved her and will love her for as long as we live.

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Cassie was and always will be a very special person. She was nice to everyone no matter what. In my opinion she was the last person in the world that I thought this would happen to. She didn't deserve this. I remember one year that she went to a birthday arty that I was at. We really had fun. She was a great person to be around and was always happy. I became friends with her in 4th grade and was always friends just didn't really talk anymore at one point. I wish that I had gotten to know her better than I did. I will never forget her as long as I live. My condolences to you during this time of year. I know that it is very hard the first holiday season without someone. I wish you the very best. This is a beautiful sight and thank you for making it.

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Vic, Deb, Maya With the Holidays here my thoughts are with you. I hope you can enjoy this time of year. I have a lost for word. If there is anything at all we can do please call us. We love you.See you tonight Love Patti

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Dear Vic and Deb, I felt so heartbroken for you when I heard of Cassie's death. After visiting this truly inspiring memorial, I can see that you have taken your very personal tragedy and transformed it into a powerful beacon of hope that lights up the sky for so many othe s of us to see. May the longtime sun shine upon you! Love, Linda

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Vic and Deb, I am looking forward to being with you at Cassie's memorial concert and the candlelighting. Love you both so much Maria

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This website is beautiful, what a wonderful memorial to Cassie. I think of her often.

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Safe Passage was written by Molly Fumia who lost her son Jeremy during the first year of his life. She put her grief on hold for ten years then began her incredible journey of healing. Molly Fumia has one page meditations. I have used this group for berea ement support groups while serving as a chaplain in Apple Valley. Vic and Deb I enjoyed being w/ you while visiting on L.I. I pray for your continued inner healing. As long as we live so shall our loved ones live for they are a part of us as we remember them. Shalom...Peter Gelfer .

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GROWING UP I HAD MANY FOND MEMORIES OF MY FAMILY.I REMEMBER ONE TIME MY BROTHER & I MET YOU (VIC& DEB) AT THE BEACH WITH YOUR LITTLE GIRLS.IT WAS A SUNNY DAY, A COOL BREEZE WAS COMMING OFF THE OCEAN AS THE WAVES CRACKELED ON SHORE LINE...WE LAYED THERE FO HOURS AND TOLD EACH OTHER STORIES. LIFE IS TOO SHORT BUT, THE MEMORIES WE HOLD ARE SO PRECIOUS AND FOREVER. LOVE BOB JEAN & NICHOLAS

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Recently having lost my father, I have some understanding of the pain that you are all going through, and I sympathize with your situation. The web page was put together very successfully and I think that the goal set out for this page will be easily achieved

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Cassie was, and still to this day is, the nicest person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. We've been friends since seventh grade, and she was always so cheerful. There was never a dull moment with Cassie. Even though we were close friends, I wanted us to be closer. I never got the chance to become even better friends with her...I wish I had. I'm sorry I never got to tell her all the things I wanted to. But, on the lighter side, I remember al the good times we had together. The two of us would always somehow end up helping out at the same school functions. We'd talk and laugh and just be plain silly. Cassie was always great to goof off with. She ALWAYS knew how to make people smile. And what I think may be the most amazing thing about Cassie is the fa t that she still does. Cassie still can make someone smile.

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I'd like to say that this has affected me but not in a completely bad way. By this happening I relized that things like this can happen to anyone and that you have to respect and acknowledge the things and people you meet, because sometimes even the nices , sweetest people leave.

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In life there are many sad moments, this is one. Cassie will always be remembered in the hearts of all the Actors and Actresses at Kids for Kids. Every note that is sung from now till eternity we know will float to heaven to be heard by her ears and bring a smile to her face

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Dear Mr & Mrs Montemurro, I must say, I very much so enjoy and look forward to every time you update this wonderful page. At this season(Thanksgiving), I can only imagine how much you will miss Cassie, but this page and the thanksgiving one, so beautiful, must help. The pictures a e great. I always look forward to seeing the new pictures you put up.They only help in remembering her.The page looks great and keeps getting better as always.Last year, I would always pass Cassie and talk to her in the hall, when she went to her locker, ow every time I pass it, I see her looking through her bookbag and locker, I never thought that just something so simple as that, would mean so much. Well- just wanted to say great page and updates!! Luv ya Cass! *Vic*

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Cassie was such a beautiful person, and it is truly a loss to all the people who never met her or took the time to know her. What saddens me is we only began to become friends before she left.It's kind of funny; sometimes I'll just be standing in the sun or on the beach, or watching leaves fall and wonder if she's somewhere looking down on me. I like to believe that she is. I like to believe that she still lives in all of our hearts.

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Even though I didn't know Cassie too well all of the things that I have heard from Mr.Mont and Lauren and Ray are really nice. I hope that you are doing good Mr.Mont and family . <3 Samantha Bunchuck + Amanda Curry<3 ;)

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Thanks so much for all the great memories of Cassie.Me and Katie really enjoy looking at the web site. Katie loved the Halloween shots of Cass dressed up. Vic and Deb and Maya you are doing a great job with the Memorial.We love you all and miss Cass very much. Love, Patti

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Debbie and Vic, I have not known you long, nor spoken to you at length..but we have a bond. This beautiful website for your beloved daughter is a wonder; you've used it to memoralize Cassie, to provide a place where family and friends might express their grief, and as an educational tool in Cassie's memory. I deeply regret not meeting her. Her death is a tragedy that causes me to pause and wonder - how would she have reshaped the world with her wit, her lively intelligence, her compassion? I believe Cassie's death is a loss for all of us; we are diminished by the untimely ending of such a vibrant life.

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It was nice talking to her because she never had a frown on her face. She was the happiest young lady I have ever seen in my life. She always brought a smile to my face because she always had something nice to say. On Halloween I started to cry because la t Halloween it was the last time I saw her.Cassie we miss you so much, and you will always be in a special place in my heart. You're the Best.

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To Cassie's Family, Cassie was and always be the sweetest person I'll ever meet. I played soccer with her when I was in 7th and she was in 8th; she was such great person to be around. She always had a smile on her face and a good thing to say about everyone. Love Always, Kristine Kranz

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I remember my birthday party last year. Cassie celebrated my 13th b-day with me. We had so much fun. We lit candles and played music real loud. I wish she was here to celebrate my 14th with me.

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I just read over your Halloween additions. What a wonderful way to focus on the joys you all enjoyed together with Casssie. The next few months will be so difficult, but with the ability to go back and reminisce about the happiest of times, perhaps it w ll bring some smiles along the way. Our prayers continue to be with you~

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I remember mornings in the summer when Mom and Dad would go to work and I would stay home with Cass. She would always get up so early, way before me, so I would crawl into her bed or she would crawl into mine and we would watch TV (or in my case, sleep) or as long as we wanted. I remember the feeling of being sleepy and snugly with my sister in the morning. I remember the feel of her hair in the sun, soft and warm. She hated when I touched her hair, but I couldn't help it. I remember her in our hallw y, hair thrown up in a scrunchy, all cute in a pair of boxers and a t-shirt. She would always stop and do something wacky in front of my door then continue on her way back to her room. Once she stopped and said "Hey May, look, I'm the Lord of the Dance! and she proceeded to Riverdance up and down the hallway then went into her room without a word. Nutty! I miss you and I love you, Cassie B. Happy Halloween!

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Uncle Vic and Aunt Debbie reading this made me cry and I still think about Cassie in school and in my sleep and anywhere else. I will always feel your sympathy and I will always think of you guys and Cassie on her birthday and on yours.

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I just wanted to write and tell you that I received your email about the new Halloween pages that you wrote for Cassie's memorial. I just finished looking at them. I couldn't get over the one picture of Maya and Cassie together. I never realized how mu h Cassie looked like Maya when Maya was younger. I hope that you are all doing well and know that you are in my thoughts often.

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To the Montemurro family, I'm very sorry for you loss. Everyday I think about you. I wish you all the best, and never stop believing. Yours truly, Lauren Polsky

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Still to this day I think about her everyday and remember all the good times we had together such as last Halloween we went trick-or-treating together and had so much fun.

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I wasn't very close to Cassie but now that she's gone I realize how important she really was to me. She was, and still is, the most amazing person I have ever seen. Never once have I seen her get less than an A. And she was never mean, though sarcastic to people, which I thought was very humorous. I think she was one of the nicest people I knew and if I knew anything like this was going to happen I would have gotten much closer with her. But I don't think we should go around thinking about how much we'll m ss her, but to go around remembering her wonderful self, just as her parents and her sister have. I will miss her greatly, but she will always be in my heart...

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I've know Cassie since 6th grade and have been her friend since 7th.Cassie was in my homeroom and she would give me some munchies at lunch because Mr. Miller always called our section last. She was always a kind person to everyone. I regret deeply not wri ing enough Get Well Soon cards that Mr. Chase encouraged us to write. I miss her a lot. School isn't the same without her beautiful smile. She'll always remain in my heart. She was such a great person.

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I wasn't lucky enough to meet her but i heard so many wonderful things about her and her family my daughter and i feel very close at heart!!! We want you to no that we care and are here if you ever need anything. Wr love you all!!!

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You are all in our hearts and we want you to know that we care!!!

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I hope your family is well. Thank you for creating this web site in honor of our friend. It helps a lot.

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Mr Mont, Hi. I am a friend of Crissy Commesso's. I was on the white team last year so I didn't have you as a teacher. I just want to say that I am terribly sorry about your daughter. Katy

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I always thought that she was the most perfect person. I still think so. I was always so jealous and I thought she'd always be around. With my life,each day I prayed I could have her strength and courage. When I discovered her death, I flipped. I yelled a d sreamed and cursed. I was so angry at God. I said that it wasn't her that was supposed to go, it was me. She was strong enough to make a difference in this world,not me. But, I'm still here, and with her influence, I'm gonna do my best to make a differe ce.

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I NEVER FELT SUCH HONOR THE DAY I GOT THE CASSANDRA BETH MONTEMURRO PLAQUE AT THE COPA MANGO SOCCER GAME. WHEN I RECEIVED THE PLAQUE I FELT LIKE CASSIE HAD TOUCHED ME IN A WAY THAT ALMOST MADE ME CRY. I NEVER WILL FORGET THAT. ALSO I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THA K YOU AND THAT THIS IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL WEB PAGE.

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This page really came out great. Cassie was a kind, loving person, and I will remember her forever. Her smile, her laugh... I love everything that you have done to the page, especially her writings. She was so talented.

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Cassie was a great person and everyone who knew her would say so.

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I didn't know Cassie personaly. I only knew about her from Mr. Mont. He talked her all the time in English. She seemed very nice. Cassie will be missed by all the people who knew her + knew about her from Mr. Mont.

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I remember when I first time I met her and right that second I knew that we were going to be friends. She was so easy to talk to, nice and so open minded. She always listened to me and my problems. I love her and miss her very much.

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My special memory of Cassie is when we were at our last soccer pratice and we each had to share our goals. Cassie shared with us that she wanted to be the first woman president or to be a marine biologist.She and I share the same goal of becoming a marine biologist.

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Now that I am back at school and have access to the internet, I am able to see this website. It is such a wonderful tribute to a wonderful girl. I got the opportunity to work with Cassie, as well as her family, at Kids for Kids. I want you to know that I think of you all very often. Cassie was very blessed to have a family like you, just as you were all blessed to have a daughter and sister like her.

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I MISS CASSIE VERY MUCH.I LOVE CASSIE A LOT AND I THINK OF HER OFTEN.

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I remember Cassie from when she was 11 years old. I was in Peter Pan with her at Kids for Kids and I was also in Annie with her. Me and Cassie had good times together. I remember our talks. After the plays we still kept in touch. We wrote letters to ach other a lot. To her family, I remember all of you, and I just want to let you know that you are in my prayers, and I am very sorry to hear of such terrible news.

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I always remember that she was a great friend. I just found out about her death, and started to cry. I know she is greatly missed.

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I remember the time I was going an audition and I had to sing a song, I called up Cassie in a panic. She spent hours helping me to get the song right.

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although i never knew cassie that well i could tell that she was a great person!!! When i heard the news from the kids for kids brochure i rushed to the "annie" program to check if it was really her! and when i scrolled down the list until i got to i got to the name "July" and followed the dotted lines over to the name "Cassie Montemurro and me and my parents were devestated!!!! and i remember that cassie's dad played the role of FDR in the play and i gave him a kiss on the cheak as part of the script and i give u that same kiss, Mr.Montemurro for doing this for Cassie. I wish u the best of luck and you and ur family will be in my heart thoughts and prayers!!!!

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Dear Debbie, Vic and Maya, What a beautiful tribute you've made to Cassie! I was shocked and saddened to learn of Cassie's death when I received the Kids for Kids 1998-1999 program. Cassie and her family, all of you sensitive, caring and generous, have touched many more people than you know. Our contact has been through Kids for Kids, and we are thankful to have had the opportunity to share that special magic of theater with Cassie.

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I never meet Cassie because i just started to do stage crew at Kids for Kids. I feel bad for all the people that are going to miss her. I wished i could of meet her.

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My daughter, Kaitlyn, just showed me this website this morning after receiving the "Kids For Kids" brochure. I have just spent much time reading over the entire website and I am in awe of what you have created in memory of your daughter, Cassie. Althoug you have experienced such a tremendous loss, you have continued your healing with such a magnificent tribute to her. I think of all of you often and continue to pray for peace for each of you. I'm quite sure this memorial will continue to keep alive all that you loved most about Cassie.

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Good Job Mr.mont & Mrs.mont on the web page Josh

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I did sadly report the event of Cassie's transit- ion in the Prayer Room, and found there only the warmest and kindest things. TSM to all who joined. My sincerest wishes for her family, who were so gracious to me, a complete stranger, in their worst hours. I saw in the eyes of Cassie, even if just on paper , a softness that reveals the sight of God. love always love, R

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Cassie falls into that category of cousins I have never met. But this web page gave me the opportunity to know who she was and what she was all about, and from what I see, she was pretty special. I'm proud to have shared "blood" with her, and I regret no having the chance to get to know her. I wish I could find something positive to say about this tragedy, but that would be ridiculous, so I'll just wish you guys the best and hope you have some happiness soon.

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What though the radiance which was once so bright
Be now forever taken from my sight,
Though nothing can bring back the hour
Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower;
We will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind;
In the primal sympathy
Which having been must ever be;
In the soothing thoughts that spring
Out of human suffering;
---William Wordsworth

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I feel with you. I share your thoughts. An unsent letter to my uncle after the passing of his seventeen year old son two weeks ago: Uncle Ron, I didn't know your son. I only remember Michael as the kid who always smiled. I'd like to share with you wha his death means to me. Not knowing him, I didn't consider him much, if at all. Since Wednesday I have thought of him often, when I take pleasure from something, I think of him; when I feel low, I think of him. My life is part Michaels life now. I wil live for him as Jesus of Allegory lived for us. I am sorry for your pain. I am thankful for mine. Michael has helped teach me to slow down, appreciate, consider and be good. I live for Cassie now, too. I know she was beautiful by the love she has brought. I believe that beauty is not in seeing meaning, but assigning it. The meaning we assign is!!! the meaning HE assigns. The three of you have assigned important and wo derful meaning to a meaningless tragedy. The three of you and Cassie will be in my thoughts and I'll try to pass on her beauty. Thank you for sharing. -Lou Villano

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Cassie was the sweetest person i have ever met... there is just sooooooo much about her that you just have to love! I wish there was some way to let her know how much people miss her and how many people cared about her in so many ways... She has also the ost cared about people i've ever met to. Even though i knew cassie for a short time i'm glad i got to know her and i'm glad i met her. She had this special way of making you smile or making you feel better. Playing soccer with her on the team means so muc to me. She was always ready to play. Rain shine snow..just anytime...and even if she isn't on the field playing physically her spirit will always be there. Cassie will always hold a very special place in my heart for the rest of my life.

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Cassie liked to play monopoly and sometimes we played together. We used to swim in the pool and play marco polo. She let me sit on the big tube with her while she was reading. Cassie had a pretty smile and she was a beautful girl. I sat with her in the corner of the couch while she did her homework. I went to one of her soccer games and boy was she good. I love Cassie, and I will always miss her, and I will always remember her in my heart and memories.

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Dear Vic, Deb, and Maya, GREAT JOB!!!! Although I did not know Cassie very well I knew you guys forever. To have such wonderful parents Cassie of course was a special person. I think that the memorial for Cassie is wonderfull. Good Luck. E-mail me soon

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Just finished reading about Cassie, what a wonderful memorial to her. How kind of her family to continue to show their support. Cassie was blessed to have such a family, and to have found her soulmate. I will try to learn from your examples, and contin e to pray for us all.

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Unfortunately I never had the opportunity to meet Cassie, my loss! She touched my child's life and remains a constant presence, what a blessing... I can only imagine how special she was, to have affected so many. I see her picture and am reminded to ve balize and show my love to those who cross my path and especially to my children. There is a Native American saying; "The soul has no rainbows if the eyes have no tears..." My child has begun to remember the all the rainbows created by Cassie, and I bel eve she lives on in his heart and soul.

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I don't really know what to write except it was to my regret that I never really got to know Cassie very well. But I would and still will always hear about her sweetness and kindness towards others through my cousin Patti M. I would always see her at Patt 's parties and want to say something but I couldn't because of being busy with something else and now that I think about it I am truly sorry about it. If I had one chance to do it over I would have gotten to know her much better.

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Hey Guys Great job !!!!!! Cassie really added to our Family. When we had a family gathering i would always call to make sure you would be there.I really enjoyed hanging out with Cassie. No matter how i felt Cassie would make me smile.We talked about hair (she won that bet); she was so easy to talk to. I miss you, Cassie, so much.

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I never really got to know Cassie, and in truth, although I could be wrong, I don't think she liked me as a person. From hearing about Cassie's life though her friends, I've learned that she was a great person. I wish that I could have become close to her as obviously she had become close to many people.

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I would like to thank you for having this website. I miss Cassie dearly and lately all I can think about is her. Her smile, her personality. I was so jealous of her but yet, still loved her as a person. I feel horrible that I never got to say "sorry" for being so jealous and sort of ignoring her. Who wouldn't be jealous? She's beautiful, athletic, smart, everything a parent would ask for and I'm glad that you 2 had her as a kid because your wonderful peo le (I'm the one that she let me have the chocolate in her pudding pack in 7th grade). If you know if Mrs.Smith has an e-mail address or just her home address, could you please e-mail me it cause I never got to say goodbye for the year and thank her. Love Kimmie

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Cassie was an amazing person with an infectious laugh and a wonderful smile. People would do well to look at her as a role model.

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Even after bad games, Cassie was always there for that extra encouragement to make me try harder.

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Cassie and I weren't the greatest of friends but I always knew that if I needed to talk to someone I could go to her and that was one of her best qualities in my opinion.

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I loved Cassie so much I don't know why I never told her. Cassie will always have a special place in my heart.

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I just want to say i didn't know cassie very well like i wanted to too but she was on my soccer team and in my spanish class and she was one of the nicest most sweetest person i've known. She treated people with great respect and was never rude or mean. She was a great person and i'll always remember her. She was a great loss to many people including me. Making this web page was a wonderful thing to do in her memory. To Cassie's parents- you seem like great people and u raised cassie well. She was a sweet girl with a bright future. It's just too bad she can't puruse what dreams she had. I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Love, Shelene Seufert

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I didnt know Cassie personally, but whenever i saw her in the hallways, she would always be smiling. Nothing could bring her down. She has her own special cloud in Heaven.

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Although I do not have any special memories, I think she was a great person and my two best friends (Megan Corso and Heather Horowitz) and I miss her dearly. I wish your family the best of luck.

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Dear Vic, Deb and Maya Great Job on the website. It gets better everyday and is a great comfort. Cassie is very proud, I'm sure. Love Maria

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Victor and Debbie, This is a beautiful page. I totally admire your courage through this ordeal. keep up the good work on your page! Lots of Love, Kelly

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I really want to say how great Cassie was but everytime I think of her it makes me so sad to know that shes gone. There was a card that I got, it said " A great life has passed from our sights, But NEVER from our hearts". Though I'll I can't be with Cassi I know, she'll always be in my heart. I think of her all the time and i know that she's okay. I miss her so much but by keeping memories of her tucked away in my heart, I can remember what a great friend she was. We all miss Cassie so much, but whenever feel really bad I just have to remember that she is looking down at us and she is happy now. She isn't suffering. She is in a better place.

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I loved her very much, and while I never told her to her face, I feel that she knew and was very compassionate of my feelings.

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