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Friday, December 31, 1999 |
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Thinking
of You From: Dhxon@aol.com |
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Dear
Mitch, Just
thinking of you and wanted to send love, a big hug and kiss your way. May
God bless as we all enter into a New Year. : - ) Lots
of Love, @nnie |
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praying
for you-- From: Kathy LeDuc <kleduc@csuchico.edu> |
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Mitch, This
seems like such a poor way to express my sorrow, but it's the only address
I have. From your photos and journals, I felt like I got to know you and
Katie (and am still sorry that I didn't connect with you in Willows, CA
last summer). She
was a bright, sunny girl and touched our lives, even over the internet. My
heart goes out to you. I pray that God will carry you through this time of
anguish. With
love, Kathy |
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Re:
Katie From: RPSUNBUG@cs.com |
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Mitch
& Family, Please
accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. I remember meeting Katie
last spring at a very rainy Chicagoland bug show, at which she tried to
trade your car for mine. Her spirited laughter and intelligent charm were
the only sunshine that dreary day. We all shared your & Katie's trips
and her storytelling was detailed and humorous. My deepest sympathies.
Paul Peterlin @ RP Specialties |
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[NewBug]
Katie Tree From: "David W. Allen" <davida@airmail.net> |
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>>>I
like the tree idea. We can provide a tree from our tree farm here in
California. Where does it get planted after Roswell?<<< I'll
bet I can talk the Convention Center folks into letting us plant it on the
grounds. Then we can visit it each year! ----------------------------------- LOOKING
FORWARD TO A BUG FILLED Y2K! |
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[NewBug]
katie From: "peter howard" <peterhhoward@hotmail.com> |
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I
missed and deleted a bunch of digests a few days ago and just realized the
meaning of all the angel messages ... I was so shocked when I read the
news. I
am so sorry for the loss of Katie ... incomprehensible, unfathomable..
there are no words to even approach what the family must be feeling ... I
am so sorry ... just speechless.
'00 NB GLX Dark Blue/Beige - Under the Mango
Casa La Playa - Zihuatanejo, Mexico |
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Re:
Signed Guestbook From: CANDS1275@aol.com |
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Mitch, I
will look forward to meeting you in Roswell.
Again my sympathy. Carolyn
Fleet and Tumblebug |
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(no
subject) From: Lisa H Hostler <lhostler@juno.com> |
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Mitch, First
I would like to say how deeply saddened I am for your loss.
You have been in my mind and heart constantly since I heard about
Katie on Monday. I can't begin to tell you how much this has affected me. Second,
I apologize for not being able to attend the funeral.
I was miserable all day Wednesday for not being there.
But Ken explained that it would have been at least a 10-11 hour
drive each way. I am still
kicking myself in the behind for not living in Bhm at that point, instead
of down here. You
are a dear person, and I'm glad that I was able to have lunch with you and
Katie that Monday I was in town. Please
take care of yourself, and let me know from time to time how you're doing.
I will always worry about you, I know how much Katie was/is your
life. You're one of the best
fathers I've ever seen - try to keep that in mind always. Keep
in touch! Lisa |
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[NewBug]
Happy New Year From: "Kevin Buchanan" <kevbuch@ticnet.com> |
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Well,
it's been one heck of a year. I
FINALLY got around to bringing The Spirit of Volkswagen back, which was a
big plus for me late in the year. I
took home a first place trophy at Bug Swarm V, which I'm still stoked
about, and did *major* custom work to my beloved Spirit. Plus, I passed all my classes this time around, including
the college biology class I was taking (yippeee!) Of
course, not everything's been good this year. My mother took a new job in Arizona, so of course I don't
get to see her much at all anymore. A
good friend of mine died from muscular dystrophy earlier in the year, then
another acquaintance committed suicide a few weeks later.
And of course, I need not mention the tragic loss of Katie Perry. I'm
looking forward to a great new year/new millenium (even though,
technically, it won't be the new millenium until 2001, but let's not open
THAT can of worms!). 2000
holds my high school graduation, lots of fun shows, and of course,
Roswell! I
hope to make good on one of my resolutions, which is to become friends
with more of you on the list. Even
though I've been on here since, oh, probably April of 1998, I still don't
know a lot of you, which I hope to change. I
just want to wish all of you the very happiest of new years!
And remember, don't drink and drive.
I'll be out celebrating the new year with my friends in the Fort
Worth Volks Folks club, so I'll see you all in 2000!!! SYIR Kevin
Buchanan & "Spirit" The
Spirit of Volkswagen -- |
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Katie From:
Eric Mathis <mathise@mail.ware.public.lib.ga.us> |
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Hello
Mitch! I
was extremely horrified to hear of Katie's death. Although I haven't had
the good fortune of meeting you and Katie, I really have felt connected to
you two after reading about your many great adventures together! It
is really evident that you both had a great relationship and enjoyed each
other alot! The pictures and comments made by you and Katie really touch
the heart. Katie is a very special girl whose charm is infectious! I'm
sure Katie is smiling down on you remembering all the good times you
shared with her and reserving a pair of wings for you in Heaven! I'm sure
she's bragging about how super her dad is! I
can't begin to know how you feel, but I do know that the loss of a loved
one is a horrible thing (lost my mother-my only living parent- last
Christmas). Just know that you and Katie will always remember the good
times you both had, and that this separation is really just temporary! Again,
I'm really sorry for your loss, but please know that your "extended
family's" prayers are with you and your wife! Take
care, Eric |
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Katie From:
Babische@aol.com |
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Mitch, I
am generally just a lurker on the new bug list, but I wanted to tell you
how very sorry I am for your loss. I have two young children and I adore
them and I can only imagine what you and your family are going through. I
wish that I knew the right words to say but all that I can say is that
your daughter seemed like a wonderful young lady and you were obviously a
wonderful father to her. I
hope this new year brings peace and good health to you and to your family. Once
again, I am so sorry. Fondly, Wendy |
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Hello
From Sis From: Nanner2555@aol.com |
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Hey
Good morning, How are you? Hope that you are having a great day. Are you
going to do anything for New Years? I’m not. Staying home where it’s
safe. I’m so emotionally wiped out. I’ve tried cleaning the house, its
a woman thing called nesting. But it hasn’t helped. So now I guess Ill
give the big boys a bath. You’re in my prayers. I hope your friends are
staying close to you don’t close them out. I talked to the guy from DC
for about an hour before I left he’s real nice. Write me take care. Love
Sis |
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Our
thoughts and Prayers are with you
From: Kelvin Lake <Kelvin@lake22.demon.co.uk> |
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Dear
Shirley and Mitch, We
were so dreadfully sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your beautiful
daughter, both Jeanne and myself send our thoughts and prayers to you both
at this sad time. Personally
I will count it a privilege to have known Katie - even for such a short
while. I
will treasure the "Welcome Banner" she made for us and can see
her now waving it at the airport when we came to stay for the Olympics in
'96 - also all the numerous gifts she would leave on our dressing tables
as a surprise. You
are in our thoughts and we send all our love to you both, From Pam
and Jeanne (England) |