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We have dedicated this page to Lisa and the great friendships she developed over the years with you. We wanted to make a spot for her friends to share there fondest memories and encourage you to share them with us and each other. You can send them to email@LisaSwisher.com and we will get them on here this page. |
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Matt Lowe 1991, Arvada Covenant Church Lisa,
my closest friend who knew everything about me, even
that which I wanted no one to know... I love and miss you so
much. I know that we loved each other more than anyone new
and this I will cherish until we meet again at Gods pearly
gates. We fought and argued like brother and sister and this
only made us closer as best friends. You were the first girl
I meet when my family and I moved to Colorado when I was
only ten years old in 1995. From that day forward we would
grow closer and closer until we adopted each other as
brother and sister. I will never forget the day you skipped
lunch at school and came and borrowed 'my pants' and a shirt
because you did not want to walk around school in the skirt
and top you had on...ha ha. I will miss those days kid, but
I will forever hold these memories in my heart. You were a
soldier here on earth protecting my family and I and
everyone who lives here... and it is only apparent that God
must have needed another soldier and guardian angel to
protect us with Him. So I know that you are watching over us
once again and I will forever feel your spirit with me. I
know that we ended on a bit of an argument and I am so sorry
that I never will get the Chance to tell you in this life
how sorry I am. I know that you loved me and I loved you...
so until God calls me to ride the clouds with you, know that
I will forever love and miss you... Matty-pooh
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Megan Lowe 1991, Arvada Covenant Church |
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Lowe Family 1991, Arvada Covenant Church
Lisa held a special place
in my heart and that of our family, especially Megan and Matt--but I
will let them place their own tribute to sweet Lisa. Our love and prayers to all
of Lisa's family. May God grant you peace and comfort through the days
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Mary "Griffin" Sutton August 1992 Walnut Creek
I have known Lisa for so long,
it seems we've become close like sisters over the years. It
always amazed me how her zest for life never ended, and how
if someone told her she couldn't do something, she would do
it to prove herself and everyone around her that she could.
Growing up, we were always together, wearing the same
clothes, and we even had the same Lion King Journals in
elementary school. Lisa never had a problem putting a smile
on my face, and very rarely did I see her get upset. The
last time i saw her, she showed me a stack of colored
pictures, notes, and funny drawings that we had given each
other when we were kids. I was so touched that she had kept
those, and it proves how she loved everyone around her
unconditionally. Lisa will always be my sister in my heart,
and I will never stop loving her.
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Jessica Gilreath 1994, Walnut Creek To all friends and family! I cannot express how shocked I am! I was devastated to find out what had happened! I met Lisa, and her family, when they moved into our small neighborhood called Walnut Creek! Immediately my friends and I took her in and she was accepted with open arms! We were still friends even after she moved away to Arvada and joined the Marines! We had lost contact for a number of years but had kept up with her progress through friends in the Marines and also childhood friends! I found Lisa on MySpace about a year ago! I was excited to get back in contact with her because it had been so long! She was excited to come home from Japan and get her life back with the people who love her! When she came home, I had the privilege to see her, chat, and catch up on everything! Lisa was an inspiration to all of us and she will be missed greatly! I am still pretty speechless about the whole thing. My prayers go out to everyone who knew Lisa! She really was a dedicated and kind caring person! She always knew how to cheer anyone up and put a smile on their faces! I know she is in a better place and I know God will take extra special care of her! My love to all of Lisa's friends and Family!!! |
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Fred and Terrie Viarrial Arvada Covenant Church |
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Janelle Lowe 1995, Arvada Covenant Church Lisa… Family,
Hi, this is Janelle Lowe. I’m 13 yrs old and the
younger sister of Megan and Matt Lowe. I have known Lisa
for a long time, from Matt and Megan. I loved her
sooooooooo much!! I loved it when she would play with my
hair! Or when I was little and she would take me on play
dates without Megan, just us two, we would have sooo
much FUN!! Our family loved her beyond words!!! I loved
her extremely much!! She was like my adopted sister! And
now I don’t have one!! On Saturday when I came home from
my friends 13th b-day sleep over and found
out I was hysterical. Later on in the day when I cooled
down a little, I wrote this poem…
*LISA*
She was a girl with dreams She was a girl with heart She had a thing to her You could not help but love * WE LOVE YOU*
It seemed she came and gone like wind
But her sprit seems to stay forever We wonder why, We ask God why But silence is the answer *SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED * We all have memories We cherish all so much We didn’t know what we had Until now that, we have lost her
*WE LOVE YOU*
Her parents grieve Her friends cry We who loved her cry/scream out With pain only we can understand!!!
*Lisa- we LOVE and MISS you with ALL of our HEARTS
and SOULS!!!!!!!!!*
I am praying for your family with the loss of your daughter and sister! May God bless you and protect you! Love, Janelle Lowe |
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Natalie Mertz Mandalay Middle School Lisa Lyn Swisher was my best friend throughout middle school and most of High School. She could bring a smile to my face no matter what condition I was in. In fact, she could do that to anyone!! She loved living and loved everyone in her life! She never took one thing in her life for granted. Most days you could catch Lisa singing or dancing, even if nothing was playing!! Or shouting funny sayings like "cool beans". But everyday she laughed, lived, and smiled!! I will never forget how she has touched my life. Anyone who has crossed paths with this amazing woman knows the warmth and love of her personality. I mourn for the family and friends who have lost a friend, daughter, sister, an all around amazing human being. I thank God for the time he gave me with a shining star.. ..a best friend.. ..she will always be on my mind and in my heart. Anyone who knew Lisa will never let the memories of her soul die!! I love you, Lisa and I know you are in heaven looking over us all!! My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. Love Always, Natalie Mertz |
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Ashley Thompson 1996, Arvada Covenant Church |
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Sarah (Knight) Rust 1996, Arvada Covenant Church I found some of these pictures of Lisa and our friends back in 2001 when we had an end of the summer bar-b-que at a friends house. Looking back at this pictures, I remember that I was so envious Lisa and her hair and the way she dressed; she always look great and so put together. And her hair was always perfect! I wish I would have kept in touch with Lisa more over the past two years, I wish she would have been able to be in my wedding and I wish (as I’m sure everyone else does) that I could have told her how much her friendship meant to me, how proud I was of her and how much I loved her. She was a true friend. But I know that it’s never goodbye when you have Christ in your life; it’s just see you later. . . . I WILL see you later Lisa! Love, Sarah (Knight) Rust |
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Michelle Franca 1997, Arvada West High School
Dear Lisa,
You were my very best friend, and rightfully so since we
have known each other for almost ten years. However, {pause
for effect} sorry, I had to steal your newest
saying) because we were so close, I thought of you more as a
sister than a friend. Lately many of the people I had
talked to that knew us said that we appeared to be
unnaturally close. But once they got to know us better,
they realized that wasn't the case at all. They realized
that we were just so similar that there was no way we
couldn't be close. In the past six months, since you had
gotten back from Japan, we grew closer than ever. When I
heard the news from your mom, I immediately felt as if a
large piece of me had been stolen. For the past four days,
I have been wandering around feeling like I am completely
lost because I don't know what to do without you. I know
that time heals, and that you would want me to be ok, but
right now I feel like I will never be complete again. I
want thank you for giving me two extra families (your mom's
and your dad's) who make me feel loved the way that you
did. I also want to thank you for giving me your
unconditional love and support for the short time that you
were on this Earth. I hope you knew how much you meant to
me because, right now, I don't feel like I told you enough
how much I loved and appreciated you. Thank you for being
the best friend anyone could ever ask for, and I promise you
that your memory will live on in me as long as I live. I
love you Lisa!!
Love,
Michelle
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Jennifer Hamer 1997, Arvada West High School Well where do i start...She was my best friend. She has been part of my life for close to 10 years and we still talked every day. All through Jeremy and I moving out to Chicagoland, and Lisa leaving to join the Marines, we kept in touch. No matter what we were doing, or where we were both in our lives, we made sure to take the time to tell each other we loved that person, and let them know how much we cared. It's very hard to find someone like that in a lifetime, let alone when you are only 14 years old. I will have to admit, she got me addicted to shoes! She also had me send her shoes while in Japan because they never had her size :-) She was also wonderful when my brother died. She dropped everything, took immediate leave, and even participated in his military funeral arrangements. In other words, she was there for me always, and now she will be with me forever. She has become such an amazing woman over the years, and we were lucky to have known her. I feel truly blessed to have known such a beautiful human being, and even more blessed that we shared such a special friendship. I cant begin to imagine what life will be like without her, more so how to begin new chapters in my life without sharing it with her. I guess all we can do is hope that she is having a great time in heaven. I like to think that she and my brother are catching up and bar-hopping up there together! She was just so full of life, happy, and always ready to do something fun and exciting. She was smart, had a good head on her shoulders and was ready to conquer the world with here smiling face. I miss you honey, more than you will ever know. Keep looking down on us once in a while and we will see you when we see you. |
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Brandi Addie 1999, On the Border I met Lisa at On the Border one of her, Jens and my first jobs in 99-2000. She was always happy with her great smile as you all know. I will never forget the first time I went to her house, shoes, shoes and more shoes with matching outfits she so happily pointed out. I got married in 2001, she made my day, and my mothers. I didn't have a hair out of place, she made sure my dress looked good in every picture, those little things like that made Lisa who she was. She didn't care what she had to do she would make you happy no matter what. Since she got back from the Marines we did our nails every 2 weeks with lunch and caught up on the latest gossip, that was so her ( oh FYI: the first time we did her hair she said "we need to do big chunks of blonde lots of it, they don't do it right in Japan". with her hot pink nails.) I will miss that... I'm sure we all think of her when we see pink. I am so glad we got to enjoy each other for Jens wedding that was a crazy weekend, she was the life of the party. People were drawn to her, dancing when no one else was. Getting them out of their seat to have fun......she really did enjoy life. She has had a great impact on my life, I will never forget her and miss her everyday!! love Brandi Addie |
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Erin Hartman 2000, Old Chicago I first new Lisa as one my little sisters best friends. That was ten years ago. As the years went by, I got to know Lisa not only through Jennifer, not only as a teenager, but as a woman that I am blessed to consider as one of my best friends and sisters. The first time I met Lisa, I can remember laughing so hard that I almost had to tinkle. Until Jennifer left for Chicago, the four of us: Jen, Brandi, Lisa and I hung out as often as possible. Then Lisa left for the Marines; just to prove that she could. When Lisa came back, I realized that in the four years that went by, Lisa was no longer the little shoe-craving girl that had left, Lisa had turned into a woman. I will never be able to thank her enough for the support she gave not just my sister but our entire family when our Brother passed away in the Marines. She didn't hesitate one minute before boarding a plane to come back to Colorado. This was her character! I think that anyone that new her, was affected by that magnetic personality and smile! Just last Sunday her laughter filled my house for the last time. Here she was, that little girl that would burst with fits of laughter in the middle of the night from Ferf's room, to the beautiful woman using that same laughter to fill my home and heart. I will miss you, miss calling you when something goes wrong, miss your advise and your lookout on life! I will carry you forever. Say hello to Andrew for me, and make sure you both save a place for us! Love you so much. |
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Laura Meuse Aug 2002, MCRD Parris Island Platoon 4036 Lisa was the greatest friend and sister I have ever had and will ever have. She kept me going through boot camp, helping me with holding my rifle and running and keeping my spirits up. Even when we parted ways half way through boot camp we have kept in touch over the 5 years. She helped with the delivery of Brett and was with me when I got married for the second time. Lisa was always there for me when I really needed her. I am very grateful to have been able to see her only two weeks ago, when she had asked me to do the pictures for her sister's wedding. I miss her terribly and only wish the reason why I am visiting her family was for a different reason. If the situations were reversed, Lisa would be right there next to my family as I am here for hers. I know she would expect nothing less of me, as I would of her. I love you Lisa and you'll be in my heart forever. Until we meet again...
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John Haubert 2002, USMC Recruiting My Dear Lisa,
I don't want to start writing because I won't want to stop.
Just like knowing you. You walked into my life just a few
short years ago and became my best friend. You taught me so
much and touched me so deeply. I thank God for you every
day, every hug, every kiss from you. You made me a better
person teaching me to love, heal a broken heart, and how to
smile. Through our time in the Marines we kept in touch and
you stole my heart. Your smile melted my heart even when it
was frozen. How do I say thank you for all you have done?
Lisa, you touched everyone's life so deeply. Then your life
was cut short. Thank you for teaching me so much. I know
you are smiling down on us. So, between now and then, 'til
I see you again...... I'll be loving you! All my Love,
John
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Kristina Bekes December 2002, USMC Jacksonville, NC Lisa,
I sat here for days reading all the letters and notes,
thinking that maybe it would help me find the words I
wanted to say. It never did. There just aren't any words
to express how devastated I am. I cry everyday but
somewhere in my tears I always start laughing, I think
of your smile, I think of all the times you made me
laugh, of how we would "cheat" at pool, or how much hair
was on my floor. I think about how much you hated to see
people hurt or hurting and I tell myself that you would
want me to be strong and smile. I make jokes that
instead of a memorial service we should all go to DSW
(shoe store) and then go get high lights because that's
where you would rather be. I struggle with all the
guilt, I tell myself no matter what the reason I had, I
should of been at the wedding and that I should of
worked harder to find to you a job out here, so you
would of been with me. I wish you would of met Dominic,
he would of loved you almost as much as I do. However, I
am glad that no matter what we kept in touch and that
you were such a wonderful, colorful, loving part of my
life and I want you to know that I will always be proud
of you and the amazing women you became over the 5 short
years I knew you.
With Love Always,
Kristina M. Bekes
I felt as though I needed to make these two emails separate sorry for any
inconvenience, I know you are probably having to deal with masses of emails and
such. I just want you to know that Lisa was my little sister. I loved her and
worried about her with the best. I know I can say nothing to make this better
but I thought you should know that she would be so proud of you, all of you, for
how you have pulled together and stayed strong. How you all went out of your way
to contact half the world personally, and that they have all responded. For
everything you have done, to make this the memorial she deserved. But, most of
all, to Laura, you always watched out for her, you always protected her (even
though she sometimes needed protected from you :-}), you always loved her. She
may of fought you on everything but she always loved and valued your opinion.
She always tried to make you proud, with you behind her she could do anything.
You have made an amazing site honoring your sister, please be proud of what you
have accomplished and what you helped Lisa to accomplish in her life. You helped
her grow up, I thank you for helping her become the sister and women, I loved.
If there is anything I can do please know that I am always here, for anything.
Kristina (round two) |
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Jamie Kurz and Leo Tolson 2003, TAD to Camp Lejeune
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SSgt Rebecca "Becca" Zahrndt Franco USMC, New Orleans Lisa,
what can I say, like so many others we are just
left with this empty feeling. Your
wonderful personality and infectious glowing smile made
the world a better place. You had a way to make
everyone around you feel beautiful and special. I
feel blessed that I have had the opportunity to have you
in my life, even though it was such a short time.
Your stories and your life will be known by my children
(if I ever have them). If there's anything I
can hope for is that you know how loved you were by so
many! Your family and friends were like
bricks and you were a fine mason building a beautiful
strong building out of all of your bricks. Because
of your building, new friends have bonded, loved ones
have felt the support and encouragement of other loved
ones. Now it's up to the family and friends that
we keep this beautiful building together strong and
supported the way that you would have wanted it.
You will always be a beautiful magical woman, my adopted
little sister that always was trying to fix me! I will
always stop and take a second look in the mirror to make
sure I would pass inspection. (and they say the Marine
Corps is tough) I wouldn't say good by to
you in Colorado at the airport the last time I saw you
and I won't say it now kiddo!!!! I will only say
I'll see you later! I LOVE YOU KID! Until I do see
you, watch over us all. I'll see ya later kid.....
all my love, ~Becca
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Cpl Casey Ann Grella USMC, New Orleans
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Jessica Lane 2004, (New Years) New Orleans
Lisa & Family,
It has taken me a while to be strong enough to
search through some pictures and dig up my memories
of Lisa but I sat down and decided that today was
the day!
I met Lisa in New Orleans around New Years time in
2004. I went to spend time with my fiancé, David
Lane (Sgt Lane) and meet his family and friends, he
introduced me to Lisa as his best "girl" friend, he
said if I ever needed to talk to someone or ever
needed anything for that matter, Lisa was my go to
person. It was right then that we started talking
and becoming friends. I remember that the best thing
about Lisa was that you could talk to her about
absolutely anything and she would be open minded and
unjudgemental, qualities that not many people have
now-a-days! After knowing her for not even a month,
I asked her to stand in my wedding and she was so
excited. We went right away to get her dress and
everything that she needed, while everyone else in
the wedding party procrastinated and got all their
stuff for the wedding just a couple weeks prior. One
cute thing that I remember from my wedding day was
that I did not know how to put on the stockings and
all the what not's that went with them and my mom
and Lisa had to show me everything and basically put
them on for me, well right after I got ready and was
ready to go out the door, I had to go to the
bathroom! Lisa laughed at me and said well let's go!
Lisa, Heather, and my little sister had to hold my
poofy dress up and assist me in using the bathroom.
I'm not going to go into details but it was so funny
and so memorable that I could never forget how Lisa
helped me that day and how down to earth and great
she was! Lisa was so bubbly that every time I spoke
to her, she would make me laugh and forget about
anything bad that had happened that day or that
week, for that matter. The funny thing was that she
was so girly yet she was so mature and womenly that
she could not help but wear off on everyone that she
came into contact with, she made me a better person
every time I talked to her. She attended my
bachlorette/bachelor party, she stood in my wedding,
and she became one of the greatest people that I had
encountered in my life. We talked about her getting
married and when she wanted kids so that our little
ones could play together and she always called me
about her boy problems and we would normally end up
laughing about it and talking about completely
different subjects. Adkins and Lisa were the first
people at the hospital when my daughter, Adriana,
was born and it was heart breaking when Lisa told me
that she had to leave New Orleans and go to Japan. I
spoke to her about everything before she left
because she had so many concerns about people in her
life, her faith, and even her health at that point
and I wish that I could go back to that day and just
tell her how much she meant to me and how great of a
person she was. When she first got to Japan, we lost
contact for a little while, until one day I got an
email from her talking about how weird Japan was and
how different every thing was... from that time on,
I talked to Lisa at least twice a week by email and
she was supposed to be coming to Michigan for my
21st birthday party in October, well I found out
that I was pregnant and my birthday bash was
postponed but Lisa promised me that when our new
little one was born, she would spend a couple weeks
here with me and we could have my 21st birthday
party along with celebrate the new birth. I spoke
with Lisa about how excited she was to be in Laura's
wedding and she was supposed to let me know how
things went but I never heard from her again. After
not getting an email or anything from her it shocked
me and then I received a horrible call from my
husband almost 3 weeks after Lisa had passed away,
informing me of what had happened. To this day, I
still can't believe it! I just want to be able to
tell Lisa how great she was and how she impacted me
but all I can do is say my prayers and hope that she
hears me when I talk to her. She was so beautiful
and full of life when she was here, I could only
imagine what she is doing in Heaven!
Lisa.... just remember that no matter how much time
passes or what things happen in my life, you will
always be in my heart, my thoughts, and my prayers!
You helped to shape me into who I am today, I love
you girl and I miss you so much!!!
(The pictures are from my wedding July 2004- I have
so many more pictures but since the hurricane, I
have not been able to find all of my
pictures....Sorry)
Sincerely Yours,
Jessica Lane
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Shawn King USMC, New Orleans
Think of
you often Respectfully, Shawn King
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Jason D. Tankersley "Tank" "Hey Mister" 2005, Okinawa Japan I met Lisa on Okinawa Japan for the first time. After we had got to know each other more and more we grew closer, Lisa threw one of the biggest impacts on me from the second that I was going through a loss of my own, she was always there for me when I needed her she was not only my friend but a girl that I loved with all my heart. The last thing that I remember her telling me is that she was worried that she hadn’t heard from me In like two days and that she was starting to get mad at me, but when I got a-hold of her she gave me that famous saying that she always said to me “HEY MISTER” where have you been. And now I regret that I didn’t get to talk to her longer. But I will always remember her forever not only for her famous saying “HEY MISTER”, but also a very best friend that had done everything to help me, I will miss her dearly. Miss Hartley and family I am so, so sorry for the loss of our very best friend. With all the Love in the world for Lisa, Jason D Tankersley Cpl USMC |
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Pablo Mesquita 2005, Okinawa Japan
Dear Lisa,
I know you will never read this,
I know you will never know what I felt. The last thing we
talked about was paint horses, white and brown calling it
BLUE and your new dog messing in your room as you got off
line heading out the door. I had asked you to get online
once you got home so I knew you were home. I knew it was
cold and icy out. When the phone rang for me around 3am I
already knew something was wrong. When I was told to call
your home, and given the number I already wanted to run. I
froze on the phone didn't want to believe the thing I
heard. For a day it was a blur. But every time I played
Ran (you know our girl) all I could think about was you.
Laughed at times, and cried at others. I still can't
believe your gone. I can't believe I lost my best friend, I
feel so empty and as if I have no where to run. I will miss
you Rabbit. You will always be in my heart and of my
children.
Pablo
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Jenifer Haney 2006 I’ll never forget the open arms Lisa has had for many people. She will always be remembered in my heart. This is the picture at Marissa’s bachelorette party Sept 8, 2006. Until next time Angel. |
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Lisa Oliver 2006, Agilent What a horrible loss to a lot of us that knew Lisa in the only way you could get to know her, like the fun and crazy girl she was and will always be when you think about her and what energy she carried and was able to share with anyone she came in contact with in her path. I was glad to be able to get to know her on a personal level even though we met through working here at Agilent. We clicked as soon as we met and had a connection with each other on both a professional and personal level. I was the Lisa of our “Lisa Lisa” team. She didn’t let our age difference come between us getting to be friends. I am just sorry it didn’t get to last longer as she was taken from all of us that did get to know her. I feel like my right arm has fallen off and I can’t find it with her being gone. “Lisa” please find your way back to use someday. “God Bless” you and your family and so very sorry for you being taken from us and too soon as you didn’t get to fulfill your goals that you were just beginning to plan out on your next life adventure. You impressed me with serving your duty in the Marines, and you still impressed me with your goals and dreams to live as a civilian after your tour of duty with the Marines. “You are going to be missed by so many people and especially by me” Lisa Oliver |
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Jennifer Tram 2006, Agilent Technologies Lisa, You were an amazing person and I was so lucky to have had you not only as a coworker but as a close friend. You were always so bright and bubbly, not to mention you were always so honest and you had my back. I enjoyed being at work because I finally had someone that would work with me during the late shift. And because of that Lisa became like my partner in crime at work, but in a fun way. How we got our work done every day I don’t know; probably because we were THAT good. I couldn’t wait for Mondays to hear what you had done the weekend before. You talked so fondly about your friends and family and I felt like I knew them personally because of all the stories you would tell me. You were truly an inspiration to me. You inspired me to want to go back to school with you in the fall and you inspired me want to travel the world. Because of you M&M’s have a whole new meaning to me, and I am so thankful to have had you in my life even if it was just for a few months. I miss seeing you every day, I miss our conversations about everything, and most of all I miss your friendship. But I know that you are in an amazing place watching over all of us. Thank you Debbie for introducing her to our company, work will never be the same without our Lisa.
Love Always, Jennifer Tram |
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Kristi Nardi Lisa Swisher! (1984-2007) You were an amazing woman, friend, and daughter! You are and always will be LOVED! You have made so many impacts on so many different lives........you accomplished so much in just so little time! You were always able to put a smile on anyone's face! God must have some big plans for you up there! You are MISSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lisa and I may only share a handful of memories but those memories will NEVER be forgotten! I met her through my friend Erin, when she returned from Japan. She and I had the most interesting experiences, some which were very very (almost scary) similar!!!!!!!!! But she and I always laughed. Not just giggled........but laughed so hard I would cry and sometimes snort! Over the silliest things too!!!!!!!!! She had such a great personality! She really was 'wonder woman'!!!! Her life may have been shortened.......but at least she lived it to it's fullest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I LOVE AND MISS YOU LISA! -Kristi Nardi |
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Alan, Marie, Aiden, Gavin and Ashlyn Cook 2007, Laura and Jeremy's Wedding
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Jeff Davis 2007, Laura and Jeremy's Wedding |
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Brianna VonBehren 2007, Laura and Jeremy's Wedding |
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Melissa Jones 2007, Laura and Jeremy's Wedding I have come and sat in front of this computer night after night. wondering and pondering what should I write and want should I say. I find myself writing and then deleting what I have written because I ponder should I say this. well tonight I finally have come to a point where I need to say something. I need to write something in honor of Lisa. I only met Lisa once and that was enough. that was enough to know what a profound woman she is and was. I met Lisa at her sisters wedding, a wedding long over due but a wedding that happened just in time. for me, Lisa reminded me right off the bat of a girl's sister that I grew up with. to the point where, this girls mother works for me and when I got back from the wedding I told her "I have met you daughters twin". I will never forget the phone call I received from Jeremy that day. Laura's sister Lisa has been killed. I said what are you talking about? Jeremy said there's been an accident. I was on my way to yet another appointment, yes on a Saturday, when I should be with my children, my family. I spoke with Jeremy just a short while then I had to go. the news sent shivers up my spine. why do I ask myself does this news send shivers up my spine. I had only met this girl 2 weeks prior??? It's the impact she made on my life in that short amount of time. a weekend is all it took! Lisa was such an amazing woman. I felt that the moment I met her. The way she interacted with the children, the way she interacted with Laura and Jeremy's friends, some of which she had just met, it was like she had known us for years. Lisa's death has moved me like nothing I can explain. Her life has been cut short, but not in vain! She has made such an impact on people even just in crossing. I will never forget her! The news shocked me like she was my own flesh in blood. I was sure someone was mistaken, someone was wrong. I think about her everyday. I think about what the family is going through everyday. I think that even though I only met her once that weekend, I think about how much I wanted to be there for all of you during this time. but I couldn't. from my own weakness, I couldn't come. I have never done well with death, no matter what the circumstances are. I have never accepted death as a reality no matter how real it has ever been, even with my own grandmother. Lisa's passing has effected me more than I would care to share. I will tell you this, I met her, she obviously profoundly effected me, and she has passed. Reading everything her friends and family have written about her makes me wonder but know at the same time...... why did her passing effect me as it did? In the 2 days I met and became to know her she had such a great impact on my life. and to know that her wonderful life was cut short so sudden made me look at my own. Please know that my deepest sorrows and thoughts have been and will always be with you all. Lisa, even though I didn't know it then I know it now, has made such a deep and lasting impact on my life. Debbie and Rodney please know and rejoice that you have raised wonderful and beautiful daughters that I can forever, and for that matter everyone, can call their friends and better yet their family. -Melissa Jones
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Deborah Cocchiaro
This is the most resent picture of Lisa I have. During Christmas break Lisa drove over to my mom’s house for a visit. She had dinner with us; we laughed, remember fun high school stories, and over all just had a great time. I love this picture, she just looks so beautiful. It makes me laugh because she has such long hair, and I have short hair. Every other picture I have of her, she has her short hair and mine is long. She was so beautiful, and such a wonderful friends. A true heart of gold. You will be missed by all! I will always remember all of our fun times that we had, and can not wait till we get to see each other again. Heaven is one lucky place right now! Love you! Deborah Cocchiaro (Clark) |
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