Dear Stephanie's Family,

(Posted With Permission, Page 3)

I am so, so sorry for the pain and sadness that you and your family are going through. 
There will always be a place in my heart for Stephanie.
Love,
Donna

I don't think there is anything anyone can say to ease your pain and heartache. 
You have so many wonderful friends and family by your side and that should
help a little, knowing you are not alone and that you are loved by so many. 
I'm so sorry and want to send you a hug and love and heartfelt sympathy.
Fran

Stephanie did more good in her short life than most people do in their entire life.
Lin and Lenny should be proud. They raised an amazing young women.
Love Sharon

I live in Somers and although I never met Stephanie, I feel connected to her over these days and weeks of waiting to hear of her recovery.  She and your family have been very much in my thoughts and prayers.  I hope that you will find peace in knowing her great contribution to the world through her service to the poor and needy.  May God keep you in His loving embrace. Maureen

My heart is saddened by the loss of your daughter. God created and taketh away one of his special children. She truly touched many hearts with her personality and love.  You should be proud of raising a unique and beautiful daughter that made a difference in other's lives.  She remains in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her.  They are touched forever by her unselfish acts. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate her life. With kindness and respect,
Sherrie

All of us have watched the unfolding of the horrors in Haiti. Stephanie could’ve been home with family, out playing with friends, thinking of herself more than others—but it’s obvious that she was doing exactly what her heart told her to do. My son, a freshman at U of AL, looked at Lynn University. In our time there, we were struck by the caring and outreaching sense of community at the school. And now, “knowing” Stephanie at this saddest of times, I realize that she was the quintessential soul of the school’s mission and the kind of person the rest of us strive to be. You can always look upon her deeds as those of a person who put the needs of others first in her life.
Know that people far away, like this stranger I am to you from Alabama, are thinking of your daughter and your whole family.
Carolanne, Alabama

Having a 26 yr. old daughter myself, I cannot image the grief and disappointment of losing Stephanie so tragically and young.  My heart goes out to your family as you try to accept this enormous loss.  Hopefully, your many special memories of Stephanie will comfort you. 
My prayers and those of our Medical Society Alliance sisters are with you all.
Lynn, Marquette, Michigan

Just a note to let you know how sorry we are for your loss. We have  been praying everyday for all of you and hoping for a miracle.  We are extremely heartsick and  saddened for  your loss.  There was not a minute of each day that went by since the earthquake that we were not thinking of you and praying for you. We are grateful that we had the opportunity to know Stephanie, such a wonderful girl. May you  find strength to go on. If there is ever anything we can do for you, we are here. You will all be in our  thoughts and prayers every day. Our Love,
Cecilia, Tom, Joey, Calli and Emily, Florida

Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you and your extended family. We haven't wanted to take down our yellow ribbons because it seemed impossible that the life of someone as good-hearted and philanthropic as Stephanie would be cut short.  And yet, we find hope because her important mission will survive through her humanitarian fund.  When Stephanie returned to volunteer work with the Journey of Hope and went to Haiti, her talents, compassion and generosity were obviously needed and certainly appreciated.  On reflection, it seems she was called for a higher purpose to somehow help those lost in the earthquake along with her.  It makes sense that God would need a humanitarian like Stephanie, who was wise, brave and caring beyond her years.  She was undoubtedly loved by everyone fortunate enough to have gotten to know her, and her beauty inside and out likely made the Haitians comfortable to be with her and to accept her aid.  She has shown amazing strength in handling challenges, and her mission of joining together to overcome adversity will continue.  Stephanie is now shining a spotlight on the urgent needs of the impoverished.  Her life will serve as a reminder to us all of the necessity of charity and of public service.  Stephanie has helped make the world a better place, so our hope is that you may take comfort and pride in her lasting achievements. God bless,
Melissa, Michael, Mikey & Margaux, New York

My name is Nicole and i used to work with Steph at peppinos. From the moment i met her we became friends. She was and always will be an awesome person. We need more people like her in the world. I prayed everyday for her to come home safely. I just wanted to say how sorry i was for your loss. "God only picks the pretty flowers for his garden". Hang in there.

Although words seem futile now in the midst of your sorrow, they are all I have to give you. Please accept these written words as warm hugs to wrap yourself in, and know that I am holding you and your family in my heart at this sad and difficult time.
Karen N. and Family

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