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57. Margie Pegent - 2009-07-09 02:45:10 |
Freida, Gary and Nate;
Although time has past the thoughts and prayers for you and Heather are ever so present each day. I will never forget your beautiful daughter. I will always remember the beautiful moments when she was growing up across the street on Ibis Path and would come over just to talk while the other kids played. She would always come so quietly and then stay so calmly as we talked for hours.
I will always cherish those times and the times I had the privelge to watch her perform and use the gifts God provided to lift each and everyone of us who watched in awe!!! Heather was and will always be to all that were priveleged to know her a Beautiful Person!!!
I think of her each day and look above and see her dance with a big smile!! Heather will be missed but will always light up the heavens above..
My Love
Margie Pregent - Lyndsay and Ryan.... |
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56. Tom & Chris Serley - 2009-06-30 16:55:50 |
Dear Gary, Frieda and Nate,
I have read, with a heavy heart, of the saddest news of your beloved Heather’s passing. The Hope For Heather web site is a wonderful way of celebrating the life of an extremely couragous young woman. You all have been blessed with creating a beautiful person who has clearly touched so many lives. We will pray for your healing and keep you in our prayers.
The Serley Family |
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55. Erica Pastore - 2009-05-20 00:26:45 |
Dear Frieda and family,
Heather was my roommate during our sophomore year at UB, we lost touch over the years, but I wanted to convey my deepest sympathy for Heather’s family. I just found out about this from the beautiful memorial posted in UB Honors Today, and I just want to share with you all that Heather was an incredible person, and I’m honored to have lived with her for that year. I remember we both thought our roommates were crazy, and it was a sigh of relief and a meeting of the minds when we did our room changes. From the constant tv stream of Law & Order episodes to the half of our room decorated in pink lips, Heather was always uniquely and wonderfully her own person, fearless and fabulous. I read her blog and can see how strong and beautiful she remained after that year, how brave she was and how much she must still be helping others through her words. This website is beautiful and fitting for such a beautiful person, my best wishes to Heather’s family and friends.
-Erica |
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54. jeanee dudley - 2009-01-26 06:06:36 |
hello, weeks family, and close friends.
i have been studying in maine, and heard about your tragic loss while home on holiday break. i had the honor of performing with heather in the miracle worker in, oh 1999, maybe? i was also a regular at salt city and other local theatre groups during my younger years. when i first learned of her diagnosis, i could hardly believe something so terrible could happen to such a promising, bright young woman. i remember heather fondly. she always showed up with a smile on her face and modesty and love in her heart. i am absolutely sure she is in a good place now. best wishes, and know that you are all on my mind.
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53. Tanya Reese - 2008-12-12 03:32:26 |
Gary, Frieda, and Jesse~
I have known Heather for most of my life. As children we competed against each other at numerous dance competitions, but more importantly we became close friends in college. When I got in line to sign in at Honors Orientation at UB, I could not believe my eyes when I saw Heather standing behind me. We spent those couple of days together catching up and comparing life stories which were so similar it was scary. We remained close through all four years of college, making sure not only that our dance classes were together, but our Gen-ed classes as well. She was actually the reason for my D in World Civ....she was great at talking me into skipping class with her to go eat at the dining hall. Luckily I still didn’t have a problem keeping my 3.5 GPA. Heather and I not only shared a love of dance, food, life, and faith, but we also shared a birthday. We said we were twins separated at birth. I just got the height. Heather and I had a special connection which we had let fade away after her early graduation. I moved to LA to dance, she was with sesame street. We hadn’t talked in 3 years when I found out about her diagnosis. This was especially hard for me because I had lost my boyfriend of 5 years (who Heather knew well) to leukemia only 2 months before. We did not know that he had cancer until after the autopsy. He died suddenly in his bed one night while I was out of town for an audition. I was a mess, and now someone else who I cared about was suffering too. I immediately sent her a text as well as an email. I did not know if she would get them but I really needed to hear from her. A few days later I got an email back, and this began our weekly email discussions. She kept telling me how thankful she was that I got in contact with her because I was the only person who fully understood the emotions she was going through. I felt the same way about her. We are both very strong people and felt that we were the ones who had to keep our friends and family strong during these hard times, when we were the ones who needed to fall apart. We talked about things we couldn’t tell others, and supported each other when we hit bottom. She has been the reason I have been getting out of bed everyday. She gave me hope that maybe I can go on without the one I love, no matter how tough it seems. I just pray that I made her days a little bit easier as well. I just wanted to let you guys know that I know what it feels like to loose the one you love, because I am going through it too. We will make it, and we have to remember to live each day as fully as we can for them. God must have had other plans for them...but there is something that he needs us for down here.
I told Heather that I had a present for her. I had it packaged to send to her place, but now I don’t know where to send it to. I would love for one of you to have it. It isn’t much, just a silly inside joke between the two of us. If you know where I should send it, I would really appreciate it if you sent an address to my email I honestly don’t know how I would have made it through the last few months without Heather. She was the sister I never had, and my shoulder to cry on...even if that shoulder was through the computer. I will love her always.
Tanya Reese |
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52. Gregg & Jacquie Nolan - 2008-12-10 04:36:12 |
Gary & Frieda;
Kevin sent us the web site for Heather. What a beautiful and moving tribute to such a special person and wonderful life. It is obvious Heather was a blessing and joy to all she touched. I don’t know how you did it, Gary, but you did a terrific job with your eulogy. I don’t know if you will get a sign or not about Heather’s well being, but be assured she is in paradise with our Lord preparing the way for the rest of us...with a special dance.
Gregg & Jacquie |
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51. kat - 2008-12-06 14:53:30 |
all the pitcures & videos that i saw touch me i hope see is in a better place. but we have to rember that see is not gone she is still in all of us. R.I.P Heather
from,
missy’s step daughter
kat |
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50. Chris Gary - 2008-12-05 01:17:14 |
| I met Heather as a beautiful and charming toddler, and watched her grow into an accomplished young woman. I didn’t get to see her often after we moved away from Syracuse, but I followed her progress through school and dance in conversations with Frieda. She gave so much to this world and it’s obvious how many people loved her and miss her. I hope that every day brings a new joyful memory, and that time and God will heal the grief. With much love, Chris |
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49. Maria - 2008-12-02 22:04:29 |
| Dear Frieda and family...My heart goes out to all of you. Colon cancer is such a vicious, ugly and aggressive predator and after reading Heather’s blogs, she fought it with such grace. I can’t imagine what it feels like to have lost a child. I hope that all of your memories turn the tears to smiles as you begin your healing journey. I loved watching Heather perform - such talent! Thank you for sharing her with all of us. My prayers for you and Heather will continue. -maria |
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48. Hope Barrett - 2008-12-01 19:05:11 |
| I never knew Heather,but my best & dearest friend had the pleasure of knowing her. You see..I never would have known about Heather if my sister wasn’t diognosed with stage 4 colon cancer a little over a year ago. I had told my friend Linda Kurz about it...she is my long distance crying shoulder. I will say I feel soooo deeply for all of you because I am there now with my sister. She is in hospice now as she felt like a burden on my family. I am hoping to get to Virginia before the Good Lord takes her home,but that is very iffy right now. I do know that I no longer want to see her suffer.I am asking for your prayers...your daughter has been in mine since Linda told me about her. Wish I knew her. Maybe someday I will get to see her in heaven. To all of you may God bless you & see you through. Thank you very much for letting me write you. Take care & God bless.Mrs. Hope Barrett |
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