Remembrances

Uncle Dean

Rachel is everywhere! Where to begin? Rachel is in every one of us, in everything we see, in everything we touch & in our hearts

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.

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

Rachel (Viv) Schmitz

Rachel showed me that love is the one emotion we should always wear on our sleeve.

Uncle Gary

Hi, Dan. I just thought I’d contact you, knowing that you have an especially difficult time ahead of you in the next few days. I

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

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

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

Jessica Monson

Because of Rach…. I will Be Brave…and do pretty much EVERYTHING different. The first day I met Rach (and Becca), I arrived at their

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

Christina Xenides

Tribute to Rachie INTRODUCTION For those who don’t know me, I’m Christina, one of Rachel’s closet friends. If you read her blog then

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

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

Linda

“The next girl you bring home, is the girl you’re going to marry” I told Daniel after becoming tired of meeting various girlfriends who seemed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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