Condolence: R*ock-Sand, that is what I spent hours writing on a piece of paper when I heard you were born. I was *O*nly 8 years old , and the thought of being an “Auntie” was so exciting and new. You were niece *X* two- but niece one was worlds away in Germany, so interaction with her was impossible. Raggedy *A*nn was the first toy I ever bought for you, you *N*ever went anywhere without her-and you had a blanket that always *N*eeded washing because you dragged that blanket *E*very where ! We spent *M*any hours together, *A*nd for many years it felt like you were my little sister, not just my niece, we would *R*ace, watch movies, play with barbies, and eat *I*ce Cream by the buckets, for the longest time we went *E*verywhere together. *O*ver *T*he years, time and circumstances put a *T*hick wall *I*n between us, but we managed to let each other know that the bond we shared was *N*ever *G*oing to be broken. I wish I could be there today, to tell you *E*verything that has changed in the last 14 years of our forced silence. *R*est-in-Peace- “Rock-Sand” I Was blessed you called me Auntie !

Condolence: To the family of Roxanne Ottinger -- I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Roxanne. We all felt so sad that she had to go through her latest health issues. She was one of the nicest people I have ever known. She was such a kind and caring individual. Her picture says it all -- just a beautiful person. I am so sorry, Larry. Faye Tangery