Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Andrew Boldt, 21




 All copied from obituary

He was born on June 11, 1992, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While living in Wauwatosa, he attended Christ King Grade School. He graduated from St. Frances Cabrini Grade School in 2006 and then graduated from Marquette University High School in 2010.

While in high school he earned his Eagle Scout Rank in 2009 with Saint Frances Cabrini Troop 796. He played football, competed as a pole-vaulter for the track team and earned regional awards on the Hilltoppers FIRST Robotics Team 1732. In addition, Drew was a member of the Latin Club and enjoyed competing at State and National Junior Classical League conventions.

At Purdue University Drew was working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering and lived all four years in Cary Quad Southwest. He was past president of Cary Racing and worked with a team of students to build and race electric go-karts for the annual Purdue Grand Prix. He also served on the Cary Dorm Board. He was employed by the College of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) as a Teaching Assistant and served as an Officer for the ECE Student Society. Drew also worked as an intern the past two summers for the John Deere Corporation. He was due to graduate in May 2014 and was hoping to accept a full time job with John Deere.

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Emilio Hoffman, 14

image from katu, below from The Oregonian

Emilio Hoffman was prone to pranks and the kind of mischief that drove teachers crazy. He often woke his foster brother up in the middle of the night just to share a bowl of cereal. The Troutdale teen scrunched his face up in self-portraits.
"He was actually a pest," said his father, Abraham Gallardo.
And they adored him.
The 14-year-old hated to see people sad, friends and family said at his funeral Sunday afternoon. Every prank, every silly-faced selfie was intended to make people laugh.
"You couldn't help but smile when he smiled," said Jesse Slick, Emilio's sixth-grade teacher at Reynolds Arthur Academy "If you were down in the dumps, he lifted you up."
Hoffman said she will treasure those selfies, the memories that still feel so alive. At Sunday's service, held in Boring, she and others told stories about a puckish boy who loved soccer, music and fashion. Hundreds, including the family and pastor Steve Keels, wore red Converse, Emilio's favorite sneakers.
"You were the beginning of me, of who I was supposed to be," Hoffman said. "I needed to be your mom."
Emilio hoped to be rich someday, Slick said. He dreamed of owning a business or becoming a professional soccer player.
As a midfielder and defender on the club team Crystal, Emilio "anticipated his opponents," said coach Arnaldo Soriano. "He made them work for every play."
He cut up so much on the field, he sometimes got his teammates in trouble. But he showed great leadership, too, and rose to team captain.
As competitive as he was, his charming side was unmistakable. Kylie Kreamier, a rising freshman, said she remembered Emilio politely extending his hand and to introducing himself the first time they met — a rare practice among middle school boys.
He was sensitive, girlfriend Alyssa Karm told those at the service. He wrote her love letters and cried during "The Fault in Our Stars," a movie about teen love set in a cancer support group.
Though he did sometimes drive teachers crazy, he was also their favorite student, too.
"He asked me every Monday, 'Did you miss me over the weekend?'" said his science teacher, Deithra Archie.

Emilio Hoffman Annual Tournament

https://www.reynolds.k12.or.us/district/emilio-hoffman-memorial-soccer-tournament-set-august-9-10


Gia Soriano, 14







image from people.com official statement from her parents

"We are devastated by this senseless tragedy. Gia is our beautiful daughter and words cannot express how much we will miss her. We've made the decision to donate Gia's organs so that others may benefit. Our daughter was loving, kind and this gift honors her life.
"Thank you to Providence for their excellent care – bar none – from beginning to end. Thank you to our friends and family who have supported us. Thank you to Drs. Bill Finley, Sanford Wright and Anita Tsen for their tremendous support and compassion. And thank you, to Bill and Ben with LifeCenter.

Shaylee Chuckulnaskit, 14

image from Huffington Post and Facebook

In Shay's short life she has been a radiant light bringing us incredible joy and happiness. She has been a loving daughter, a caring sister, a devoted friend and a wonderful part of our community. We can't imagine life without her."

Zoe Galasso, 14








"Zoe was a vibrant 14-year-old, beautiful, always laughing and sweet," Edmond said. An obituary posted on the website of Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home said Galasso was an animal-lover who enjoyed road trips and live music. She also played various sports, but enjoyed soccer the most.




Joan Rivers, 81

picture from markatlarge.com

Joan Rivers said it.... and you couldn't help but agree with it and laugh. She had the guts to say what you were probably thinking in the back of your mind. Still working hard until her final day at 81. 

http://joanrivers.com/


Robin Williams, 63





picture from People's Choice Awards



One of my all time favorite comedians. Movies, Mork and Mindy... you name it... the man would make me, and a whole lot of other people, laugh. So inventive and quick, he was hard to keep up with. I was a fan of his latest work - The Crazy Ones. It was "my show". And I will see Night At the Museum 3, The Secret of the Tomb.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Williams