Remembrances

Rachel (Viv) Schmitz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Susan Hanish Anderson

I wanted to express my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in the passing of Rachel. While she and I

The Akenbauers

Rachel was a huge inspiration to our two sons, Josh & Jaden. When we told our boys that Rachel had went to be with the

Marissa

It’s hard to imagine this world without Rach, it just can’t be real life. When I think of her, I can hear her sweet voice

#LiveLikeRach

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