| Name: | Tearkysha Camp and the Camp Family |
| Message: | To Dane, Charles, Vincent(Vinny) and the entire Callahan/MacDonald family may the strength of God, the Love of Jesus the Christ and the comfort of the Holy Spirit; keep you strong, bond you together and hold you close together forever more. Our prayers, thoughts, and sympathy/empathy will always be for you from this point and forever. With love always! |
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| Name: | Jerry and Carol Stone |
| Message: | Our hearts are heavy at the news of this tragic loss. May God comfort you as only He can do. Prayers are being lifted.
Jerry and Carol Stone |
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| Name: | Janis and John Taylor |
| Message: | Dane, Sean, Beth and family our prayers and hearts are with you all. We are not able to be at the service, but send love and prayers for comfort for the entire family. |
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| Name: | Molly and Clay Burkett |
| Message: | Dane, Charles, Vincent and Beth and Sean,
We are so sorry for your loss. We know your pain and understand the shock of how quickly your loved one can be gone. I had to hold tight to my faith in God when Anne was killed and know God had a plan for her. I still miss her but I know she is in a better place. You will be in our thoughts and prayers throughout this difficult time. I told my mother, Aunt Joyce, and she is heartbroken for you all. She said come together as a family and hold each other a little tighter, say you love each other more, and keep your memories always in your heart.
Much love to you all! |
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| Name: | Stacey B. Jackson |
| Message: | My prayers are with Ashley, her husband and children, her family and friends, and this heartbroken community. |
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| Name: | Joi Austin |
| Message: | Dear Callahan and MacDonald Family, I'm so sorry for the passing of sweet Ashley. I am praying for the family and praying for strength and courage to continue on. She is forever her families own Guardian Angel. I know she will be watching over each and everyone of you. My heart breaks for each of you. May you look to the Lord for comfort and guidance. No words can truly express the heartache I know you are going through at this time in your lives. Sincerely, Joi |
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| Name: | Beth Britt |
| Message: | Ashley was a light that shined all the time. She spread joy and laughter to everyone and everything around her. She will truly be missed. My deepest sympathies to Dane, the boys and the entire family. May Gods grace and mercy surround you all during this difficult time. |
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| Name: | Terri Boyce |
| Message: | Dane,
I worked with your mother Beth at Blaine Street ES and with Mrs. Lewis your 2nd grade teacher. I was Smith at that time.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending prayers to you, the boys and Ashley's immediate family.
"Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven can Heal." |
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| Name: | Blondean Ivey |
| Message: | Sending my condolences and prayers.
John 3:16 |
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| Name: | Kelly Robinson |
| Message: | Some people have the remarkable gift to impact every life that they touch. Ashley Callahan had this gift. She was a dazzling soul who connected deeply with her students, friends, colleagues, family and even strangers. Ashley was a radiant ray of sunshine in every room, a warm, caring, bright, funny and authentic ambassador of joy! She was the epicenter of our friend group. We all loved, respected and enjoyed her immensely. We will carry her beauty, her smile, her wit and humor, but mostly her loyal friendship for the rest of our lives. I love you soul sister!❤️ |
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| Name: | Renee Morris |
| Message: | Dane,
You, your precious boys and family are in our prayers. |
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| Name: | Posie Thomas |
| Message: | Dane,
Dr. & Mrs. Callahan,
My sincerest condolences to you all. Ashley was a joy to know and loved by many!. She was a wonderful teacher and always had a smile on her face.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the coming days.
Posie Thomas |
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| Name: | Melody Lee |
| Message: | Praying for all of y’all. |
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| Name: | Kosal Chan |
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| Name: | Ed and Teri Krickel |
| Message: | Prayers for Dane and kids. Love to the family! |
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| Name: | Zeester Swint |
| Message: | Prayers to the Callahan family! |
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| Name: | Joyce Robinson |
| Message: | I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. It is my prayer that God will grant your family peace, comfort and strength. |
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| Name: | Charlie Rodriguez |
| Message: | My heart breaks for your family. You have my sincere condolences. Praying for you guys. |
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| Name: | Kevin McCoy |
| Message: | I am a McConnell middle school colleague who never formally met Mrs. Callahan but from what I’ve heard about her, she was an amazing individual. We were lucky to have her even though for such a short time. |
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| Name: | Gale Bishop |
| Message: | Ashley,
The Sea Turtles will miss your smiles and kind heart! Know you be missed by me and your teacher-intern colleagues in the St. Catherines Island Sea Turtle Conservation Program. Your life was short, but your love will continue! Rest In Peace. |
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| Name: | Sameer Ghulam |
| Message: | I am so sorry for your loss.
I am sorry to the family. Ms. Mac was my guided study teacher in 10th grade, my AP Bio teacher in 12th grade, and has been my friend ever since. Ashley Callahan is a friend, a mentor, the most excellent teacher, and the best kind of human. It was honor to know her.
To Dane and your two children, I am so sorry for your loss. |
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| Name: | Martha Terrell |
| Message: | My sincere condolences on your profound loss.
Prayers and love to all!
Martha Terrell
MAHS |
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| Name: | Stuart Mull |
| Message: | Dane, My heart has hurt all week after hearing the news. You and the boys have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly. I know we haven’t kept up well since school, but I still love you like a best friend and am here for you if you ever need a thing. Losing a loved one is the most painful “hurt”a heart can feel and takes years to recover from. I pray for yours to heal with time and strength. Love you Dane. Stay strong for the boys and holler if you need anything. |
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| Name: | Bobby Cooper |
| Message: | Sending sincere condolences. I'm praying for you and your family. 8281654 |
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| Name: | Amy Fowler |
| Message: | Sean and Beth and family,
I am so heartbroken for your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Praying for a peace that can only gone from our Lord! Love you both! |
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| Name: | Miranda Compton |
| Message: | My deepest condolences to the Callahan family. I’m so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
Miranda Compton |
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| Name: | Brad & Martha Stewart |
| Message: | Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family! Ashley taught my daughter 9th grade biology and was her home room teacher all 4 years of high school at WGHS! We are so saddened by her sudden passing! Love and prayers to her precious family! ❤️ |
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| Name: | Lee Malcom |
| Message: | May God be with you all as you navigate through each hour of every day. Sending much love and many prayers. |
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| Name: | Juanita Malcom |
| Message: | I was so sad to hear about Ashley's passing. My heart goes out to each of your family members. Prayers lifted for ya'll. Love to Beth and Sean from Danielle and myself. 🙏 |
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| Name: | Kimberlyn Taylor |
| Message: | Prayers for the family in this difficult time . |
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| Name: | Courtney ruhnke |
| Message: | You lived such a great life & tough so many people threwout the years. You where a great teacher. You where a great mother and wife! May you rest easy sweet angle. You may be gone but never forgotten!! Your boys will love you forever and always, they had an amazing momma!!! |
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| Name: | Kristin Fanning |
| Message: | May God fill you with comfort and peace as you experience this devastating loss. I will continue to pray for the entire family. |
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| Name: | Nadine Emanuel |
| Message: | Although our encounter was brief and made a difference, you were loved by many and will be missed. I listened to the stories told at work about you, and they were all of love and happiness. So short, but what an impact you made at McConnell Middle School. You were an angel that passed through. Many Blessings to your children and family as they cope with your absence. It was a pleasure working with you. |
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| Name: | Debra Juanita Rakestraw |
| Message: | So sorry for your loss. The family will continue to be in my prayers, |
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| Name: | Rebecca Gandy |
| Message: | Our hearts and prayers are with you! May God provide you strength at this difficult time. The McConnell Middle School family will continue to wrap our arms all around her beautiful students! |
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| Name: | Renee Slaughter |
| Message: | The FAMILY is in my PRAYERS. |
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| Name: | Alyssa Jones |
| Message: | My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mrs. Callahan was my teacher my senior year. She was the sweetest person and the biggest dawg fan I knew! She touched so many lives and was so kind to all. I am praying for you all. May God be with you. ❤️ |
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| Name: | Jennifer Thompson |
| Message: | To the Callahan and MacDonald family I would like to express my deepest sympathies. Your loss takes my breath away. Please take comfort of the many people and families that are in prayer for you all. May God Bless you with acceptance and peace.
With Much Love and Prayer
Jennifer Thompson |
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| Name: | Derico White |
| Message: | Thank you for impacting so many lives with your kind spirit and enthusiasm for helping others. You will truly be missed, but your spirit will live on through the endless amount lives you touched. #CallahanStrong |
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| Name: | Kathy Hartzog |
| Message: | Dane, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. |
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| Name: | Kathy Hartzog |
| Message: | Dane, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. |
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| Name: | Mary Johnson |
| Message: | Ashley was a loving and kind teacher she touch so many with her smile kind she was love by so many people's students and teachers44 |
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| Name: | Deanna Lott |
| Message: | Praying for you and your family. |
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| Name: | James and Susan Burrow |
| Message: | Love this family. Have loved Dane since he was born. Loved Ashley from the time we met her. She was a beautiful soul inside and out. A wonderful friend, wife, and mother. She will be missed so much. RIP Ashley. Gone but never forgotten. Love, thoughts and prayers for the entire family. Umple James and Mama Sue. |
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| Name: | James and Susan Burrow |
| Message: | Love this family. Have loved Dane since he was born. Loved Ashley from the time we met her. She was a beautiful soul inside and out. A wonderful friend, wife, and mother. She will be missed so much. RIP Ashley. Gone but never forgotten. Love, thoughts and prayers for the entire family. Umple James and Mama Sue. |
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| Name: | Alayna Sheppard |
| Message: | My prayers for the family! Mrs. Callahan was the best Biology teacher I had ever had with her jokes and her love of sea turtles. |
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| Name: | Philip Lagana Jr |
| Message: | You are in our thoughts during this difficult time. We don't know how to heal your pain, but we wish we could. Our most sincere condolences.
If you need anything please don’t hesitate to reach out.
God Bless you and your family.
Love
Phil |
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| Name: | Brya Williams |
| Message: | You will truly be kissed. You were definitely a bright energy to have during this short time that we have known each other. The Car-rider gang is missing you. To the family and friends, you are all in our prayers !! |
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| Name: | Kylee Medley |
| Message: | i was a student in 8th grade this year and the day she passed my class was the last class she seen i hope as her last class that we were good students |
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| Name: | Kylee Medley |
| Message: | May you rest in peace Mrs.Callahan and i will not let them take over your class room And Mr.Callahan im sending prayers to you and your boys |
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| Name: | Emily Cummings |
| Message: | Sending love and light to the family. May GOD strengthen you in your time of sorrow now and days to come.🙏🏾 |
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| Name: | Valerie Domansky |
| Message: | I have no words other than to let you know Dr. Callahan and family I lift you up in prayer through these trying times. |
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| Name: | John and Alice Keheley |
| Message: | Sending the Callahan and MacDonald families our deepest heartfelt condolences. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. |
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| Name: | One of her students |
| Message: | Ms. Callahan was my AP Bio teacher at Parkview HS several years ago, I am so so sorry for your loss. She was an incredibly warm, kind, and funny teacher, I could tell how much she loved biology and sharing with her students. I have very fond memories of having fun times in her classroom even when it was watching videos for homework or doing labs. Sending prayers to Dane and your two kids, you are very missed and I'm grateful to had you as my teacher |
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| Name: | Gina Meadows and Keith Taylor |
| Message: | Our sincere condolences to Dane, Ashley’s parents, Sean, Beth, and family. Our hearts break with you. |
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| Name: | Connie and Jerry Smith |
| Message: | To the entire Callahan family so sorry for the loss of Ashley . May God bless you all during this difficult time . |
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| Name: | Jackie Matonak |
| Message: | Words truly cannot express the loss of Ashley. My prayers and thoughts and deepest heartfelt sympathy to all her surviving family and friends. May God wrap his loving arms around you all and give you peace.
Many blessings,
Jackie Matonak |
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| Name: | Angejolie West and Shirley Makita |
| Message: | We are so sorry for you loss. You are in our thoughts and we are praying. |
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| Name: | Jim & Peg MacDonald |
| Message: | So sorry for your loss. I only wish we had been closer throughout your life. Prayers and comfort to Dane and the boys. They say time will heal all wounds but this will always be remembered as the great loss that it is. Our deepest condolences to Steve and Marilyn as well. |
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| Name: | Nina & Julio Trujillo |
| Message: | We have no words to express our sadness over Ashley's passing. We hold you up in our prayers. May the hope of the Resurrection, provided only by Jesus, fill your hearts and minds going forward. |
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| Name: | Tracie Grogan |
| Message: | Dane,
My heart goes out to you and your family.Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort. I pray you feel the arms of our Lord as he holds you during this difficult time. |
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| Name: | David and Janet Higginbotham |
| Message: | We are keeping your precious family in our prayers. May the memories of happy times with Ashley bring you all comfort now and in the days to come. We love you. |
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| Name: | Phillip & Jo Beth James |
| Message: | Our hearts are broken! Our prayers are with you. Much love to all. |
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| Name: | Josh and Kristen Thaxton and family. |
| Message: | I will continue to pray for comfort and peace for the entire family, especially Dane, Charles and Vincent. Ashley was a beautiful soul and will be missed by many. |
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| Name: | The Spurgeon family |
| Message: | All of you are in our thoughts. |
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| Name: | Sally Anne Short |
| Message: | We are praying for you during this immense time of sorrow. |
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| Name: | Kevin McCoy |
| Message: | I am a McConnell middle school colleague who never formally met Mrs. Callahan but from what I’ve heard about her, she was an amazing individual. We were lucky to have her even though for such a short time. |
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| Name: | Melinda Hignite |
| Message: | To Dane, Charles, Vinnie, and all of Ashley's family I send my deepest condolences. I didn't know her personally but knew of her kind & loving spirit. I met their boys a few times at teacher workdays & they'd bring a smile to my face as I imagined my own boys at that age. I am still in shock, breathless from the news as I feel a lot of people are at the moment. Such a loss comes in waves. Please take comfort in knowing that so many are praying for healing and strength within your family now and in the years to come. We all pray that God bless you all & send his strength in this difficult time. |
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| Name: | Toosdhi Ashley |
| Message: | What a beautiful sweet spirit. My heart is heavy but as a colleague at McConnell you impact will be everlasting. My prayers for your husband, children, and family. Rest well my love you will be missed. |
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| Name: | Sam Schroder |
| Message: | Ashley was my advisement and oceanography teacher my senior year. She was the best teacher I’ve ever had. She was passionate about what she did and cared deeply about her students. Many of my best memories from high school were from trips with her and her classes. And she was a large inspiration for me studying biology in college. And in the ten years since high school she was a friend, who clearly loved her family very much.
To Dane and your children, I am so sorry for your loss. |
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| Name: | Luiza and Dan Calabria-Russell |
| Message: | To Dane, Charles, Vincent, Sean and Callahan/MacDonald families,
Our hearts are heavy at the tragic news of the loss of Ashley. She was a fun, smart, dedicated teacher and mentor. She had the touch of connecting deeply with her students, peers and friends. We all loved her. Our sincere condolences to you all. |
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| Name: | Ansley VanTassell |
| Message: | My thoughts and prayers go out to her family as they navigate through this inconceivable loss. Mrs. Callahan was the best teacher anyone was lucky enough to get. She always brightened the room and made AP Bio the highlight of my day. She made a large impact on my life, as I’m sure she did to all those around her. The world truly is a worse place without her.
Mrs. Callahan, I cannot thank you enough for the impact you have made on my life. You will be forever remembered!
To her husband and children, I pray that love and comfort flood your life during this dark time. |
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| Name: | Dean/Barbara Thrasher |
| Message: | Dane and family- so sorry for your loss. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you all find the peace and comfort from our Heavenly Father . |
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| Name: | Lydia Freeman |
| Message: | You left a lasting impression on so many students and will be greatly missed. Rest easy ❤️ |
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| Name: | BJ and Teresa Smith |
| Message: | We are heartbroken for this precious family. We will continue to pray for each of you during this difficult time. |
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| Name: | Ragine Hyppolite |
| Message: | My sincere condolences for your loss. I know Ashley was very proud to be a mom. On the first day I met her she showed me a picture of her two kids on their first day of school. Sending prayers for your family. |
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| Name: | Tyler and Julie Roach |
| Message: | Ashley was an amazing teacher with a loving, kind soul. While it feels like there is a large void to fill, her spirit will live on through all of the lives that she has impacted. To the Callahan and MacDonald families - our prayers go out to you to stay strong and may God’s peace comfort you! |
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| Name: | Moni and Larry Owen -Rome |
| Message: | We are so sorry to hear of Ashely’s passing. Your family is in our prayers. |
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| Name: | Sara Gheesling |
| Message: | Ashley, I knew you as “Ms. MacDonald when you taught chemistry at Parkview. I was sixteen and you were such a light in my life. You talked to me every day, made me feel important, and built up my confidence. I can’t fully articulate how much you impacted my life. I loved watching your life unfold over social media and am grateful you kept up with me—even congratulating me on my own life achievements. I cannot believe you are gone. You will always hold a special place in my heart and my own life story. I’m thankful I have a picture of us together from the last day of school my sophomore year. You are so incredibly missed. |
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| Name: | Casey Kozozemski |
| Message: | I became friends with Ashely and Dane when I worked with Dane at YMS. They used to go eat with us at Mexican, and we always had good times laughing and talking. I am praying hard for Dane and the boys as they make this transition and figure out how to navigate life without Ashley. It didn't take long to know just how much Dane loved Ashley. I still loved seeing pictures of them online at the beach and during other family adventures. You will be missed greatly. |
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| Name: | Donna Mcgehee |
| Message: | Memory Eternal!! My thoughts and prayers are with family, friends, colleagues, and students. |
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| Name: | Preeti Gupta |
| Message: | So sad! So sorry! Peace to the departed soul! Peace to family & friends! Blissful thoughts for Ashley’s children. |
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| Name: | Chloe sargent |
| Message: | You were a good teacher everyone will miss you thanks for making my senior year fun 2022 💓 |
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| Name: | Scott and Missy Lanier |
| Message: | We are so very sorry for your loss. Ashley was a wonderful person and never met a stranger. We pray that God will comfort all of you during this very difficult time. Sending love and hugs!! |
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