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Written by Sofie on Nov. 26, 2007
Dear Dani,

So your 19th birthday was just two days ago. And tomorrow, a year will have passed since you’ve left this world. I think about you often, but today I had this specific flashback from last year. For some reason, it took our suite so long to hold some sort of “meeting” and organize what we still needed for our common room and who had what. A few weeks into fall quarter, I remember you finally called us all together (which was very impressive by the way because there was ten of us total!). You sat up on a table and took control of it all. Anyway, I thought you’d like to know we finally got a T.V. and rearranged the entire place to look a lot homier. Lorraine also brought back this cute Hollywood poster and we put up pictures and everything. We also put up the card our RA David and the Res-Dean gave us after everything that happened. We never forgot about you Dani, we still haven’t.

So to this day Dani, Alba and I talk about you often. I was telling Alba one day how every time we’d run into each other, the first thing you would always say was “Hey Babe! How’s your day going?” I almost expected it every day. I loved it. Because not once did you make it sound mundane. You always meant it. And every time I vented about how much Warren Writing sucked, you would always give me good advice and say something like “Don’t worry, only one more quarter of it!!” You didn’t know how to be negative. You have no idea how admiring that is. You were always smiling and laughing. You were always surrounded by so many people that loved you. As your Mom best described it you “just got it.” You understood life, and how to live it. It sounds simple, but so few people have that ability. Your contagious smile and love for life has taught me so much. I try and do something “Dani-like” as often as I can. We miss you Dani.

Love Always and Forever,
Sofie (Suite #422)

P.S. That rock from your funeral is still with me. I keep it on my desk in my dorm and I use it to remind myself of you and for all the things I am grateful for in this life (like meeting you ? )


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Written by Denise on Nov. 26, 2007
Dani, I miss you so much. Thanksgiving was very tough without you. I close my eyes and bring myself back one year and recall you giving me a hug and saying "I Love you, Aunt Nissey" in your moms kitchen, on Thanksgiving. We are closing in on the one year mark...and it hasn't gotten any easier. We miss you Dani. Love, Aunt Nissey

Written by Rich Bernard on Nov. 6, 2007
Dani,
Doug and I went down to San Diego to offer some help to the burnt out families. As it always is with Doug and I, it turned into an adventure. We stumbled into a family that ran a ranch of exotic animals. They had horse of all types including several Zebra. They really needed help. Doug and I built a new pen for one of the animals. We were scrambling to get it done before dark. It was all so worth it when we saw Nancy, the owner, flashlight in hand walk out a baby Zebra to his new home! What a beautiful animal. I had tears in my eyes. I missed you so much at that moment. I knew this was a job you would of been right by my side. Dirty, sweaty, sore, but with that beautiful smile and burning heart. I carry your spirit with me as best I can.

Always think of you carrying your spirt on.
Dad

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Written by Daniel Won on Sep. 17, 2007
Dani,
This year has been really hard for me to cope. The one year anniversary of your death is almost here and it's really hard for me. I know that you are up in a better place. I'm so glad that I got to know you through high school. Everyday I think about you and how much you affected my life. Like i said before, I still have your "Etch A Sketch" you gave me as a "secret" santa gift. You wanted to study something that had to do with the brain and I know you would have succeeded. You are extremely intelligent and its such a great lose to loose that intelligence. I miss you! Thanks for everything!!!!

Daniel Won

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Written by Shannon Okura on Jul. 24, 2007
Dear Bernard and Berends Family,
My sister, Tracy, and I had the great privilege to babysit both Danielle and Sean when they were young (at the house in the woods!) I just found out about Dani this past weekend and was absolutely devastated and heartbroken to learn of the news. I had not seen Dani since she was a child and to see the photos of her as an outgoing teenager warmed my heart. She turned out to be such a beautiful, smart, athletic girl-- I was so happy and proud to see that. But, I am not surprised, having known her when she was young, she was special from the beginning. I will always remember her brown hair and brown eyes, freckles(!), sweet smile, and spunky personality. She was curious and friendly, eager to make friends. I have such fond memories of her and Sean as children. Tracy and I loved babysitting them! My heart aches for all of you, especially Charlene, during this difficult time. May peace and comfort find their way to you in the days ahead. We love and miss you, Dani!!!

Love,
Shannon and Tracy Okura

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Written by Denise on Jul. 4, 2007
Oh Dani...there has not been a day, that has gone by that I haven't thought about you. Michelle, Katie and Janelle and I talk about you alot. Today we signed Michelle and Katie up for a swim team....their coach reminds us of you...the way she interacts with the children, with encouragement and all smiles. Dani, we miss you more and more each day. Dani, Michelle has almost worn out your UCSD sweatshirt, Katie is so proud when she wears your old Water Polo sweatshirt....oh and Janelle wants to wear something of yours....but we can't let her leave the house with it on, teehee...although she does manage to put some of your eyeshadow sparkles on...usually on her cheeks. We miss you so much...I am so thankful for the time we had together on Thanksgiving Day...We love you Dani! Love your Aunt Denise and your 3 cousins, we miss you dearly!

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Written by Lauren on Jun. 28, 2007
hey girl.
i miss you more than ever right now, between stats polo and swim venture, things have been tough.
luv you girl.

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Written by Mindy Albert on Jun. 10, 2007
Just thinking about you. I really wish I could talk to you right now. Always going to miss you.

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Written by Brittany Lopez on Jun. 8, 2007
I cant stop thinking about you. Summer is here and things are getting crazy as always. I have to think like you, "everything is going to be fine"

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Written by Michelle Hariman on Mar. 12, 2007
I had the privilege of living with Dani for the last two months of her beautiful life. She was one of my suite mates at UCSD. She brought so much love to our suite. She enjoyed life so much and lived it to the fullest. She was ready to take on the world. I will always remember her, especially her smile.

Dani,
I miss you so much. Our suite isn't the same without you. It's not quite as close as it was before. You brought so much life and joy into our lives. I'm so glad I met you, even though it was only for a little bit. But you have impacted my life so much. I wish we could have just one more day together. We couldn't even celebrate your birthday before everyone left for Thanksgiving. I think about you from time to time. I know college would be just a little bit easier if you were still here. Of all the girls, I got to know you best because we had a class together. I know our friendship would have lasted a lifetime. You were truly someone special. I love you.

Michelle Hariman

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Written by Corrie Kenagy on Mar. 6, 2007
Dani had the most amazing personality and vibrance in life. I had the opportunity to coach her in her introductory days of water polo. It is always an interesting experience to initiate a group into such a sport. Dani was truly a pleasure to coach and an amazing person. She did what was asked of her immediately and with a smile on her face. She was a team player and a great inspiration. She always worked hard for me, and it saddens me that I will not get the chance to tell her what an amazing person she was, and how much I admired her spirit and positive attitude. Her memory will stay with me and continue to inspire me through life's many trials.

Corrie Kenagy

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Written by Patti McVetty on Feb. 22, 2007
Dear Family and Friends of Dani,
I only met Dani when she was only months old. We are friends of her family and we always had a soft place in our hearts for her Aunts and Uncle and of course her grand parents Devine.
You are all in our hearts at this most difficult time. You are such strong people and your values and strong family ties will get you though this.
Love, Patti and Keith in Niagara

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Written by Sarah Lorge on Feb. 2, 2007
Hey,
I always think about you and still keep waiting for you to call or come by just to say "hi" to go to B&B like we always did. I miss your smiling face. I miss you more than anyone will ever know. You will always be with me and are my angel above. I will cherish all the memories we have since we were 7. I miss you so much!! Love you.
Sarah

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Written by Katie Walsh on Jan. 29, 2007
Hey
So i was just thinking about you Dani and just letting you know how much i love and miss you! Thanks for looking out for me and being my angel from above! Love you forever sweety.

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Written by Brittany Lopez on Jan. 22, 2007
Just thinking about you and how much a miss your warm smile. Say hi to my friend Brandon White for me, he is the same age as me, 21, he too is now up in heaven. He is a big guy, but dont be intimidated, he has a huge heart. He is probably up there guarding the pearly gates. He came there not too long ago, january 1st 2007 to be exact. I miss you both so much and I look forward to seeing you guys again.

Love you lots Dani,
Brittany Lopez

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