Remembrances - #LiveLikeRach

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

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

Rachel (Viv) Schmitz

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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