Postby Guest » Wed Jun 12, 2002 8:58 am
I wish this was a place for words about Silke from those who new her rather than a debate about safety. I understand it, though. I, however, am too overcome with grief to get involved with that at this point. I am still in utter shock over losing a friend, especially under these circumstances. I am hoping that her friends can use this forum as a way to close the miles between eachother at a time when we are grieving beyond words. If you hadn't had the opportunity to meet Silke, I am so sorry. You missed out on knowing one of the most beautiful, loving, gracious, adorable, remarkable, giving, passionate, smiling, phenomenal human beings I have EVER known. She treated people like we should all aspire to treat people. She lived her days with the passion we should all aspire to have in our lives...and she followed her dreams like we should all aspire to follow our own. She did all of this while being an absolute joy to be around. She set an amazing example for the way to live life to the fullest... while living it graciously. Every picture I have of her, she has a million dollar smile that you just know goes throughout her whole being...and does not just grace her face. It was infectious, and so too was her wonderful, outgoing spirit. That's how I will remember Silke, knowing that her smile and her spirit will live forever with her friends and family. You are and will be missed more than words can ever convey, Silke. May our thoughts be with Silke's family... and may we work together as a community to get through our grief.
aloha--Julie Prochaska