Monica was a student of mine during her sophomore year of high school (1st Period - Advanced English). She was courageous in ways that many of her peers did not know. Her essays were soulful, suggestive of maturity well beyond her years. My dear Monica, may all that is good and just in this universe embrace your bold soul. You put so much into 30 short years. Thank you for the love and the tears you shared with me.

Sweet niece,  it is inconcievable still to realize I won't see your wonderful smile again.  All the Colorado Caines are devastated you are gone.  May God hold you in the palm of his hand for all eternity.