Remembrances

Aunt Vickie & Uncle Mike

Rachel, at the age of 9, agreed to play Pachelbel’s Canon in D at our wedding. She diligently learned and rehearsed the song to perfection.

Laura

I admire Rachel for being true to herself. Her genuine nature, kindness to all, and infectious laugh made any time I spent with her, time

Grandma LaVina

Rachel Elizabeth, I have so many wonderful memories of you growing up and watching you become a beautiful young woman. Grandpa and I particularly

Sandy & Bill Davis

Dear Pat and family, I am enclosing a poem. You have probably seen this poem, but in case you haven’t I am sending it. The

Auntie Pam Sorenson

Rachel’s Footprint On My Life Anyone who knew Rach or had the privilege of reading her blog, would be inspired by her selflessness, amazing positivity

Earl

While I was in Congress, Rachel worked as an intern in the Washington office. For all the interns who came through in the 18 years

Mom

Dearest Rach, When you asked me to join you on this “mission”, we had the same goal in mind. We made the journey together holding

Jaime

When I started to realize how much of a battle Rach was fighting, I started running. Nothing too much, but it was my way to

Erica

Rachel has inspired and impacted my life so so, so much and I am so glad that she was in my life! I always looked

Ryan Ahern

The first time I ever met Rachel was over beer and fried pickles in a random Fargo bar called Geckos! I was nervous to meet

Carol

Rachel was such a beautiful soul and I know she is watching over all of us. I realize that doesn’t diminish the pain and

Auntie Val

“My Niece” God made lots of beautiful things, Sunsets and flowers and trees, Birds and stars and loyal friends. And after he made all

Matt & Becky

Pat, I remember when you, Rachel, Becky and I met for drinks in the West Village almost 3 years ago. We had just moved downtown

Nicole Xenides

The very first time I met Rachie was when I was about 8 years old. Christina was having a sleepover with a group of her

Kristi Hendricks

The outcome was not what we wanted; however, our sweet Rachel fought so hard and with a smile on her face. I am slowly learning

Matt S.

I didn’t have that many Pictures of us. But I think this picture I took in Lafayette is worth 1000 words. That laugh and that

Jorgia

I first started babysitting Rachel when I was 12. She was this adorable blonde-haired blue-eyed girl. She and Becca wore matching leggings outfits from a