Wow / Shandyce Ford (Friend)
It's been years since I've seen you. You were always so kind, caring, and thoughtful. I remember walking to the bagle shope with you when I was little and we got bagles with cream cheese. That was so much fun. I also remember walking to the park and playing. I remember playing softball with your family and you and I had never played before and was afraid of the ball. I remember playing a game in the dark in the  basement of Kelly and Gretchen's house. For the life of me I don't remember what it was called. I can't believe you're gone. You were so beautiful; so full of life, so kind and thoughtful. Thank you so much for always including me when we were kids, even though I was younger than everyone. I don't think everyone liked including me but you never minded. You always made me have tons of fun. I remember that scavage hunt the parents sent us on that one  time. God, that was so much fun. You may not have been in my life for as long as some other people, but I wont ever forget you. I'll never forget that one time when we were making prank phone calls and you were telling me funny things to say. I hope you're having fun where you are now. Thanks for always making me feel like I was just as important as everyone else. 

love always, 
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Heaven / Angelica Grover (Twinless Twin)
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.”

-Eskimo Proverb
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My darling sweet friend  / Emmy Forbes (Friend and Eric's mother )

My dearest Adrianna:

Not a moment goes by that I don't think of you. I know my son wishes to write here (Eric Forbes) but cannot bring himself to do it, so instead he wrote your name on his arm. a tatoo with Adriana's name and I believe date. He will feel the loss as I will the rest of our days but when we think of you, your politeness at parties at our house, your coming up to just talk with me while everyone else was downstairs, your interest in everyone else and your beautiful nature as well as face will live on in my heart forever.
God Bless you dear one. I will write more often and know you hear us all from the streets paved of gold, HEAVEN!

Emily Forbes

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22nd Birthday  / Roxana (Mom)
Happy Birthday Sweet Angel,

On April 06, 2007 it would have been your 22nd birthday. Know that you will always be remembered and loved not only on this day but everyday. The most precious day was when you came into this world and the most tragic was when you were taken away from me. I love you with all my heart and soul. Hugs and Kisses. Love always. Mom.xxxoooxxx

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That beautiful day  / Jo-Ann Stamile (friend)

I remember when Adriana was born-coming to the hospital to see her-I couldn't wait to hold her-and watching her grow up-putting her in the most amazing outfits that you made-how time flew by-and then receiving the tragic news just brought me to my knees-the emptiness-the disbelief-I pray to God that he gives you and Jim the strength you need and hope that your little Angel Adrianna is watching over you too - I may be far away, but I'm always with you.

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To Roxana and Jim  / Beata Lecko (Friend of family )
Dearest Roxana & Jim,
I know how very difficult you find to come to terms with loss of Adriana and how difficult month of April is for you. Her birthday, anniversary. I just want you both to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers always. No-one should loose a child, and saying i know how you feel would be a lie. I can only imagine, even after talking to you, can only imagine. Take comfort from the love that surrounds her and people who loved her and love you. We are thinking of you.
With much love.
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An Angel by Your Side  / Angelica Grover (Twinless Twin)
May You Always Have
An Angel by Your Side

“May you always have an angel by your side
Watching out for you in all things you do
Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days
Finding ways for your wishes and dreams to come true
Giving you hope that is as certain as the sun
Giving you the strength of serenity as your guide
May you always have love and comfort and courage
And may you always have an angel by your side
Someone there to catch you if you fall
Encouraging your dreams
Inspiring your happiness
Holding your hand and helping you through it all
In all of our days, our lives are always changing
Tears come along as well as smiles
Along the roads you travel, may the miles be a thousand times more lovely than lonely
May they give you gifts that never, ever end: someone wonderful to love and a dear friend in whom you can confide
May you have rainbows after every storm
May you have hopes to keep you warm
And may you always have an angel by your side”

-Douglas Pagels
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Angels / Angelica Grover
"Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them
frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you."
-Saint Francis de Sales

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Another New Year  / Roxana (Mom)
Sweetheart,  
Another New Year without you.  As much as I try to find some peace and happiness it will never be the same without you.  Seeing all the children happy at opening their Christmas presents just reminds me of all the Christmas times we shared together.  I remember one year in particular when we were on our own and I forgot to get the presents out when you went to sleep on Christmas Night.  You woke me up shouting that Santa hadn't left you any presents.  I quickly made a cover up saying that Santa had probably been startled by something and left them in another room and we went looking and much to your suprise there was a huge bundle of toys.  You were only five then.  Our last year together was in London and I know you felt it was a bit lame because we all went to a restaurant on Christmas Eve instead of having the traditional Polish Wigilia at home.  This year we went back to London and did it the right way, but it was not the same without you.  I will always miss you. I love you my Angel. Mom  Close

A Christmas Wish to All who loved Adriana  / Roxana (Mom)

I wish you all Peace this Christmas and remember that Adriana was always ready to forgive.  May you all find forgiveness in your hearts when needed. Live each day as if it were the last and let people know that you love and care for them.

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Angel Quote  / Angelica Grover

"Remember, Angels are both God's messengers and God's message, witnesses to eternity in time, to the presence of the divine amidst the ordinary. Every moment of every day is riddled by their traces."
-F. Forrester

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All Saints and All Souls Day  / Roxana (Mom)
On November 1st and 2nd, virtually all of Poland will decamp to cemeteries across Poland. Day and night, candles and flowers will be laid on the graves of the departed. This may sound like a pretty heavy scenario, and not the kind of thing that foreigners might want to investigate. But if you're new to Poland, this is a moment that's not to be missed. There is a strong element of magic. 
Candles were lit today at Adriana's gravesite in her rememberance as well as for all our family members from Poland. They will never be forgotten. Close

Dearest Daughter,  / Roxana Thompson (Mom)
Not a day goes by that I do not wake or go to sleep thinking of you. I think of the day you left us so tragically.  I look back on those days following and I remember only feeling the despair of never seeing you again in this lifetime.  I only hope that we will be rejoined one day.  So many of your friends have been so supportive, but it doesn't take away the heartbreak that I feel.  18 months have passed since that awful day and yet it feels like it was only yesterday. The pain does not go away. So many thoughts of you go through my mind.  I try to stay busy, but you are always with me.  Forever in my thoughts and loving you. Always Mom.xxxoooxxxoooxxxooo  Close

"The Scientist"- A Song that Reminds Me of Dri--  / Michele
The Scientist
Martin/Berryman/Buckland/Champion. 2001©coldplay

Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry,
You don't know how lovely you are 
I had to find you, tell you I need you,
And tell you I set you apart,
Tell me your secrets, and ask me your questions,
Oh lets go back to the start,
Running in circles, coming in tails,
Heads on a science apart,

Nobody said it was easy,
It's such a shame for us to part,
Nobody said it was easy,
No one ever said it would be this hard,
Oh take me back to the start

I was just guessing at numbers and figures,
Pulling the puzzles apart,
Questions of science, science and progress,
Do not speak as loud as my heart,
And tell me you love me, come back and haunt me,
Oh and I want to rush to the start,
Running in circles, chasing tails,
Coming back as we are

Nobody said it was easy,
Oh it's such a shame for us to part,
Nobody said it was easy,
No one ever said it would be so hard,
I'm going back to the start



I'm not sure why I think of Adriana everytime I hear this song, but ever sice I have heard it, it just seems to fit. i'm not sure if it even makes sense. Anyways, thought I would just post it, and maybe someone else would agree with me. Forever in my mind, heart, and soul, I will love, cherish, and miss dri.

-Michele



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Adriana Helena Maria Ges  / Angelica D. Grover (Twinless Twin)
Thinking of the Ges Family today.  You all are in my thoughts and prayers.  God Bless you all during this difficult time.


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Mother's Day  / Roxana (Mom)
Mother's Day.  How tough it is to celebrate without you, but I will always be your Mom . This day is special for we had many precious years together.  You will always be in my heart. I love you.Mom

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I miss you.  / Will Minton (Friend)
For all the talk about how much I showed you, or helped you grow, you've taught me more about life and loss and pain and joy than I ever knew was out there to know.

I love you in a deep down way that still makes me tremble when my thoughts turn to you.

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A Year has passed since we laid you to rest.  / Roxana ((Forever Mom) )
Sweetheart,
A year ago we laid you to rest.  So many came to say goodbye.  I pray that you are in a better place.  Losing you in such a tragic way was more than I can bear and I ask these questions.
Did the angels come from heaven  
to help you through that night  
Did they feel your terror  
And take away your fright  
Did the angels bear the pain  
That was being done to you  
Did they hear your cries of fear  
And stayed to help you through  
Did the angels hold you tightly  
The way I would have done  
Did they know how I would feel  
And wish they were the one  
Did the angels cry out loudly  
For the unjustness of your plight  
Did they call Lord Jesus  
And lead you to the light  
Did the angels softly kiss your cheek  
Before you took your leave  
Did they remind you how I loved you so  
And forever more I'd grieve  
Did the angels whisper in your ear  
Don't worry you will not go alone  
Did they know part of me went with you  
The day God called you home

Rest peacefully my precious Angel.  You are and always will be forever in my heart. Love Mom xxxoooxxxoooxxxoooxxx Close

Our Beautiful Angel  / Aubrey Klungtvedt (Friend)
I just wanted to share some stories about A that I will never forget!! That girl always had me laughing and that was one thing I loved about her! We could have so much fun just being silly! Anyway I remember Duane had some friends up from Pueblo and A and I got a little tipsy and started singing "Dirty south, Uhhh, can ya'll really feel me" so loud and Duane's friends were getting so irratated with us but we didn't care cuz we were having so much fun! We always laughed about that! And the Rarrrr thing was great too! On my 21st birthday she kept coming up to me saying "Aubrey you take the Rarrr outta friendship" So the whole night we just sat there and Rarrrred at each other. Mikki chimed in as well. There were a number of parties I had at my own house while my parents were gone and Adriana was always there. She helped me regulate! She would run around and make sure everyone and everything was copesetic. When I wanted people out it was her and Elizabeth who got those people out everytime. She was so good with helping me out during those hectic parties! I helped her with hers in return! No matter what we did, wither it was me picking her and Mik up and just driving around, or partying at the townhouse, or hanging out in the hallways at school she always made it a good time. I can't remember a time ever fighting with her. She was just to damn sweet. Even though we lost touch the last year  of her life she will always be in my heart! I will remember her always! She was that little ray of sunshine that we all needed and loved. I will never forger her beautiful smile! She always lit up a room. I remember sometimes getting so irratated with her but after like 5 minutes I would forget because she would be goofing off and making me laugh agian. That girl, I swear! Ha ha. Anyway... I would just also like to add that Roxanna is the most amazing person I have ever met. She is truely wonderful and I hope we keep in contact. It's no wonder that Adriana was so amazing herself, she had wonderful parents who raised her well!! God Bless ya'll. Love you now and forever A!!! Close

What I Wanted to Say Yesterday-4/19/06  / Mikki (friend)
Yesterday, 4/19-06, I had a speech prepared to share with everyone at Adriana 's candle light vigil, but I am incredibly shy when I speak in front of people, so therefore I missed out in sharing what I had to say about Adriana. So instead I would like to post it on this web-site, and if you'd like to take the time to read it please do. Thanks...

April 19, 2005. Life has forever changed.
To think that such a beautiful, unique, and loving person has been gone exactly one year is incomprehensible. I still say the words, "Adriana is gone," and I don't feel right or even believe what I am saying. I am not going to speak to you about what a unique and special friend Adriana was to me, because I believe it would be unfair because i know at one point in time, she was all one of your best friends; she was your best friend the moment you met. We all have our precious moments of Dri that no one can ever take from us or ever even replace. My friendship with Adriana was one that I can not explain or even begin to understand myself, but out of  ALL who have come in and out of my life, I feel that she served the most purpose, has impacted me the most, and is missed More than ANYONE that has come into my life, truly. Even when we did not speak for seven and a half months, I would call her cell and hang up the phone the moment I heard the machine or her voice on the other end. Sure enough I'd receive a phone call from a private number at 2 in the morning a night or so later,. I knew it was her. I got the comfort in hearing her voice even though we would not speak to eachother. Now to think that I have not heard her voice in a year is unreal to me. When I think of A, I think of the times listening to 2 Pac in the car, or the unforgettable face expression she would make in the mirror while getting ready, you know what I am talking about, or her coming up and whispering in my ear, "RAAR." She'd always says, "why do you like it when I do that so much Mik?", I'd just laugh and tell her how cute she sounded. And of course the last time we actually spoke in the beginning of March at Jasons, when she said, "We always find a way back to eachother, no matter the drama, I guess we were just meant to be friends, huh?" I agreed. Adriana is my most precious and unforgettable  friend despite all the complicated my relationship with her. She was an unthought of rarity that came into our lives and passed through our lives for a reason, that maybe one day we will understand, or not. Many lessons have been taught and learned from Adriana, at least in my everyday life. She taught me what is truly important: my friendships and ALWAYS ATTEMPTING to keep them well rounded, depite everything that complictes them and gets in the way. I wish I could apologize to Adriana for not realizing this simple fact earlier in life. Adriana is not gone; she lives all around us. Look to the sky, she is looking back at you, listen and feel the breeze, she is embracing you and you just might be able to hear her laugh. And if  you pay close enough attention, she will come by and whisper in your ear, or you just might be able to smell her when walking in the park one day. Adriana is here and living, although we can not physically touch her. Just close your eyes and dream, you'll see that she's been here all along and never even left.... 

Until we meet again Dri... Michele-----> Mik Close