|
|
|
Click here to submit your own memory!
H. Fay Holvers
12/26/2007 9:47:32 PM
I never knew Sarah or her family. I heard the story about Josiah, and the rest of the family of the 10:00 News here in Denver, and was touched by this bitter-sweet story. I just want all of Sarah's family to know I'm deeply sorry to learn about the loss of such a vibrant yourg lady. I'm happy to hear Josiah has a loving home and I'm in complete agreement with the post made by a nurse who works at the jail (Fran, I believe is her name). I hope that this little boy can grow up to respect himself, others and life in general. Please forgive me, but I hope the person who committed this horrific act is not only tried a convicted,and sentenced to life in prison w/out parole. But I hope each day that ___(expletive)has the chance to experience the pain Sarah must have suffered while she was with him! Ten-fold!!!
|
Paddy Daly
5/9/2007 4:12:34 AM
I worked with Sarah at a small healthfood store with less than ten employees. She did not have an operational car and when she said that she would hitchike. I volunteered to give her a ride. My alarm clock did not go off and I when I arrived at the place we were to meet, it was just me. Ears hanging low, I walked to the backstock area and found that Sarah got a ride with this very cool woman and when I apologized she looked at me with a big grin and gentle eyes and said how happy she was for me that I could sleep in, and she was sincere and smiled and gave me a hug. I asked her to go out with me to explore the ocean coves along the Red Road. She declined and I wrote her a letter telling her that I hoped that she felt comfortable that I asked her out and that I liked our friendship and only wanted her to feel comfortable with me. And she told me that the letter meant a lot to her because her feelings were considered, and that I was a cool guy but that she did not want any men in her life, except her brother and her son. She winged some days off - because Forest was leaving and she needed a rest before taking on his part of the childcare - and went to Maui, I think and she came back with this calmness and when I looked at her she returned my gaze and asked what? I told her that I thought she looked as though she was in a very clear mindspace and she thanked me, and said that she felt a change. I asked her if she was pregnant and she declined to reply. There was a man in her life and he was obviously trouble. I would come to the store and one day I came to work and found out that he had came in and threatened her. There were a few phones in the very back employee area and Sarah would frequently talk with this man and become very emotional raising her voice. Her friends at the store tried to convince her that she could leave this creep, but she continued to take his calls until it became a performance issue and someone complained. I, too, had become frustrated with the negativity, and I knew that customers shopping in the back of the small could hear every word. She was very hurt the coworker who complained did so before confronting her directly. She shared with me that she would quit and pursue her massage, her advocation. I asked her if her hands ever hurt from doing a lot of massage and she said no. I was surprized because like the rest of her body, her hands were narrow and lean. By then she finally announed her pregnancy and I bought her a jar of the best prenatal vitimins in the store. For some reason I thought that Sarah had been dating another man. She seemed happy about her pregnacy and the father, and I just assumed that he could not be that creep who smashed her windshield and harassed her at work. One day Sarah asked me if I left a piece of jewelry (a sea turtle) on her car, which I knew well because I checked its fluids, fixed its wipers, cleaned battery connections, etc. I told her that I would never leave anything on her car for her to figure out because I did not feel that was decent. True to Sarah's nature, she thought it was a sweet gesture, and at the time I would not guess who left the sea turtle. Weeks before her last day at Keaau Natural Foods, Sarah got off the phone and confired with Robin and I about the problems in her relationship. There was a gravity in her voice that cought my notice and concerned, I said Sarah, it is not uncommon for men to kill their woman partners and I am very concerned. She was startled by this remark and told Robin what I had said. Shortly after Sarah quit, so too did I. Many months passed and I had no contact with her. I walked into the natch and Lauri told me that she had straightened her hair for her brother's wedding. In November my Uncle Scott from NY came for a long visit and I was feeling very positive about life in general and then we went to the Makuu Farmers Market and saw Ken who told me about what happened to Sarah. My mother and Scott drove me to the natch and I went to the back near the kitchen and I cried with anger and grief. I went to this fundraising gathering in Pahoa town and there was this very huge circle of people and I saw all these young strong Rasta guys and this huge support network that failed her, including myself. Lauri from the natch was there and she said we got to have her for a while and I cried and she hugged me. And there was this Kahuna priest guy and he was peddling out this bulls**t that no one was to blame and I just cried and left two hundered dollars and went home, where I could focus on nothing besides ...ing the creep. There was a memorial celebration of Sarah's life and it was too incomprehensible that her body was still alive and I cried some more. A donation jar was placed on the sales counter at the natch and it had a photo of Sarah on it. It was a shittiest time of my life and the store's entire staff was damaged and burned out. About a year later I was rummaging through the recycle drop-off items at the transfer station and I happened across the donation jar with Sarah's photo. I took this as an omen that I could now begin to let go of the rage that had put me into a long, disabling depression. I hurt to much to think about the fun and caring times I had with Sarah. Anger stood in my way. I was in love with Sarah and I tried very hard to remain to maintain an objective (jealousy-free) composure to ensure our easy communication. She knew that I adored her and what more could I do? I did the best I knew how. I am still traumatized and I still fantasize about ...ing the creep but that doesn't help anything. I hope Josia is flourishing. It is comforting to know that he is in loving hands. I have met Sarah's older children, just once, and its beautiful that Forest is there for them.
I am grateful to have met you.
Love,
Paddy
|
Kelley (Farrell) Parkes
4/1/2007 7:11:28 PM
I remember playing Twister with Stacey and Sarah and, when I was (unfortunately) in prime position, Fran kicked me in the butt.
I remember Sarah brushing (and brushing and brushing) that long, blonde hair, even when she was three years old.
I remember Stacey and Sarah coming over for home made tacos when we lived on Sheridan Road.
I remember Mikey coming along and I remember his baptism. I remember going to the Ringling Brothers Circus that same day and being very mad that I had to wear a stupid dress.
I remember Stacey with her wide eyes, long legs and gentle heart.
I remember Sarah's laughter and sparkley eyes.
And I miss you all very much.
Love,
Kelley
|
martha coultas
1/28/2007 8:16:43 PM
dear faye, stacey and michael...
Please know that your family is in our constant thoughts. Josiah is a true blessing from above.
God Bless You,
Bill, Jane,John, Martha and Emily Coultas
|
Muslimatou Mbacke
12/28/2006 1:31:07 PM
Dear Perfect, Beautiful Sarah....
It has been over a year since we laughed, hugged and played together, but you are still my best friend. I can't tell you how much I miss you. It hurts to sometimes even think about you because I miss you so. But you have forever changed me and inspired me and your memory is alive in me and Nyah. I hear your sweet laughter in my head, knowing we will always be together, and that your light will forever shine in the hearts and spirit of those who knew you. I love you dearly my lovely sister. I see you in all things beautiful and great. Reflecting, and reflecting. Looking forward to when we can hold each other again and laugh into night. I miss you Sister Sarah.
Your best friend eternally...
Muslimatou
|
Michelle Ramelb
12/17/2006 3:14:56 PM
Although I never got to meet Sarah or Josiah I was praying that Sarah would get too see Baby Josiah... I heard about Sarah Fay on the news here in Hawaii... I was really touched by the story I guess it was because she had Josiah in her.. I always prayed that she would come out of her Brain dead stage and be able to hold Baby Josiah.. But I guess God didn't want it that way.. I was deeply saddened on the day that she delivered Josiah and that I heard that she passed a short time later.. I wish that she could have @ least carried her son and tell him " Bye Baby it's time for Mommy to go home".. As Josiah gets older I hope and pray that he realizes as his life began on the day he was born that Mommys life was done.. May God bless the Fay Family this Christmas as they Celebrate 1 year without a loved 1...
|
Maggie Grewe
12/12/2006 2:37:04 AM
I never knew Sarah, just have heard about her from another site in which I belong to. A beautiful lady she was and a sad story that goes a long with it too. I am in Colorado and if her brother ever wants to sit down with us, me and my family, we would love to discuss the happy times of our loved ones taken from us. Life is so unfair sometimes but thankfully Sarah as 3 children whom have her DNA and her appearance I am sure and carry on a legend I am sure she was! Many Blessings this holiday season!
Maggie G. from Colorado!
|
Doug Berkman
11/19/2006 7:03:58 AM
Wow this is really shocking, Sarah was an absolutely beautiful person and spirit. I remember her hand writing some words from the Grateful Dead song, "ripple" on a card for me to carry around in my wallet. I may still have it, if I can find it I will begin carrying it again so a little piece of her can ride along. I remember sharing words with her at the Kansas City fourth of July show in 1990, she had come along with some folks that traveled with us. Always so caring. She also taught me something on that trip. She said to me "werent you that guy who called me a stupid so and so in a car next to me on campus a few months ago?" Embarrassingly enough it was me. I was a young person wrapped up in my own world and not thinking of how my words and actions affected others. She had tried to merge into me when I had the right of way and I called her a name I wouldn't ever associate with her in another setting. Looking back on this, it was a pivotal moment in my development as a real person. For whatever reason at that time I was rarely called out by the folks around me for not acting right, so when she did it made me think about how I was and how I wanted to be. I will always be grateful for that and for Sarah. Rest in peace lovely sister, you deserve it. I hope her family can find the peace I'm sure Sarah would want for them. Thank you.
.
|
Lindsey Boland
11/5/2006 2:37:02 PM
As the anniversary of Sarah's death approaches, I would like to send my heartfelt sympathies and prayers to Sarah's family during this difficult time.
Ah, sweet Sarah. I remember the moment I met you. My first friend. I had just moved to Champaign, we were at an organizational meeting for an environmental conference. We were sitting cross-legged on the floor plotting to change the world. Your smile welcomed me into your world, cemented our friendship. Sister Sarah, purple, glitter, sparkles and butterflies. Countless adventures as we crisscrossed the country in a school bus yellow van. And though you were a notorious over-packer, who could resist when you flashed those dimples. Loyal, giving Sarah, how blessed we all were to have you in our lives. How you are missed.
In memory of Sarah Fay, I will be donating a dress I made to a local domestic violence organization. A butterfly dress with butterfly sleeves and butterfly brooch. http://www.habitchicago.com/otherWebpages/auction.html
|
Sean Kutzko
11/1/2006 4:15:20 PM
Hello...
I just found out about Sarah.
I knew her in her brief time at Parkland College in Champaign, around 1990. There were many of us Grateful Dead fans ("Deadheads") that would congregate between classes in one of the college's many lounges. She was one of them.
I lost track of her years ago, as sometimes happens with people as you go through life. But I can tell you that every time I saw her, she had a smile on her face, was always willing to share music of our favorite band, and was one of the sweetest human beings I've ever met.
It looks like the web site hasn't been updated in a while. I'd like to know how the trial is progressing; I'd wager others would as well.
My prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Sean Kutzko
Gillespie, IL
|
Devorah Joy Walder
10/17/2006 8:16:16 AM
For our Sarah Angel-
when we first met you came right up to me & asked me to play. We danced & did cartwheels. When you looked at me with your gorgeous radient being shining I knew you really saw me. That was probably in 1992. Then you came & lived in my house with so many other travellers in santa cruz. I always felt so loved by you as I know everyone else around did too. You had the gift to make each person feel so special and you were so full with love. Flowing over. You had the ability to see a person's goodness even when their actions may not have been the highest. You had the gift of forgiveness at the level of a saint. Thank you for sharing all of these gifts. Your presence on this Earth was such a healing for all who were blessed to know you & all beings. I remeber the joy with which you got up to work at the organic farm even when you went out so early in the morning & brought back flowers & produce to share with everyone. When I next saw you at Shasta in 1999 I was priveledged to meet Adahy & Wahiliya who I know you adored. Your legacy as a loving & devoted mother will live on in them. Adahy & Wahiliya & Josiah : I bless you with healing and comfort in knowing how exceptional your mother was. She was & is truly an angel being. I last saw you, Sarah, in 2001 under the full moon & a night rainbow on the lava fields. The brightness of the moon reflected off your moon eyes & sparkly smile. You so clearly loved the land & were in communion with the spirits of that place & Kali. Even in the passing of your life in such a brutal way you rode out with such incredible grace & generosity seeing over the birth of Josiah & helping others with your organs as always clear in knowing that the soul trancends the body. I learned of your death from a midwife at the MANA conference on my birthday. You have gifted me with knowing you & your radience continues in my heart & all those whose lives you have touched. In the memory & honor of your life, I am newly committed to raising awareness about domestic abuse & sharing your story. We all know these horrors happen everyday. We can help make a difference to end the abuse. Speak out. Reach out to others.
thank you, Sarah for touching my life.
To your family & precious children - my heart is aligned with yours. May you find comfort in each other & the everflowing love from Sarah.
love, DevorahJoy
|
Fran Workman
9/24/2006 5:57:44 PM
I just can't believe that such sadness has happened to such wonderful neighbors. I watched all three of you kids as you were growing up. How you are handling this tragedy is very typical of the strength and sense of family values that you Sarah,Stacy and Michael showed while growing up. Your mom Fran was a great mother and I respected her deeply as a person and fellow Nurse. She did a great job as a Mom. How ironic that I work in a jail and care medically for the many domestic abusers in this county. They are the ones with the least tolorance for pain and have no understanding what it means to respect themselves or any of mankind. These people only want immediate gradification. It is my prayer that Josiha will understand what it means to have self respect for himself others, and a careing heart toward all. Michael I think you will be able to teach him this. You were the sweetest little guy growing up. I am sure Sarah would approve. She will be your guardian angel now as you raise Josiha. Lovingly Fran Workman
|
Jane Hopke
9/15/2006 10:15:03 AM
I had reconnected with some classmates through myspace.com recently and decided to do a search for others that I went to Central with. I was shocked to hear about Sarah's death. I didn't know her very well, but as a survivor of domestic violence, I can understand what she went through. It's not easy to get out of that kind of situation...I'm just sorry that her story had such a horrible ending.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Jane Hopke
|
Corinne (Gorski) Herges
8/12/2006 8:43:26 PM
Thank you, Stacey, for bringing me back in touch with your family. This website gives a beautiful and courageous message..in more ways than words can express. We will always remember Sarah and her family in our prayers. I remember our fun childhood playdates, especially putting on the "Grease" play, where Sarah and Stacey each played about three different parts because we couldn't find any other neighborhood kids to participate! Blessings to you all.
|
Jennifer Willhite Morgan
8/11/2006 5:57:57 PM
To all of Sarah's family: my deepest condolences hardly begin to express my feelings about losing Sarah. She was such a warm, happy girl and from everything I've read she grew up to be an even warmer and more wonderful woman. Her children are beautiful and I hope they carry the strength of their mother with them forever. With love, Jen
|
darby devi rosepetal
5/13/2006 11:28:04 PM
beautiful sister sarah, with turquoise ocean eyes and precious angelic energy...i fell in love with her the first moment we became sisters again in this life, i remember the moment perfectly, walking to the mods at evergreen, in olympia. she made me feel happy and loved right when i first met her.
we traveled together to shows. i remember one time at shoreline we had a fun time on trash crew, then after cleaning up the lot for a few hours, we were so siked to get to go in the back for helping with the trash crew. our calico dresses twirling in the summer breeze we spun and blissed out on life, love, friendships and the sweet sweet sounds of jerry's guitar...
soon we concieved and birthed our first sons around the same time. sarah visited me in the pacific northwest traveling from hawaii. we saw each other only every few years but the connection was always holy, always sacred, like who sarah is, a sacred holy goddess. then about 2 years ago i was blessed to be with sarah on her island, the big island of hawaii. one sparkling sunny day i met her at the market in hilo where she was healing people with her massage. she shone bright, so tall and shining and so amazingly gorgeous. sarah helped my friend, about to birth, by healing her body with body work. sarah's soul shines so bright and her physical presence was also so lovely. i will never forget her sweet sweet smile, her sparkling ocean eyes that just beamed pure love and devotion. oh dear sister, i love you so much! my angel one, lovely friend, thank you for looking out for us from heaven. i know sarah is forever with god/dess, she flies from singing, spinning (like we did together to the sweet bird songs on tour...) in heaven to forever swimming as an angelic mermaid in the crystal clear ocean of hawaii...laughing and playing with her spirit family, the dolphins.
dear one, you blessed all that knew you,we were graced with your presence in this life on this planet for a fleeting moment. i am forever graced with your spirit one with mine, intertwined always in devotion of the one...
in the spirit world you dance ,swim and sing, spin in joy...
om mata kali ma!
aloha naiya ...
BLESS!
|
Kerri Perry (Thompson)
5/1/2006 8:40:31 PM
I met Sarah in the 7th grade at Edison Middle School and graduated along with her in the class of 1989. Although I was never close to Sarah we shared a lot of the same friends and I remember her coming to a couple of my Birthday parties. Her story left a pit in my stomach and breaks my heart. My sincere condolences and prayers go out to you and her children. You hear about stories like Sarah's in the news but you never think it will happen to someone you've grown up with. May God fill you with peace during this difficult time and may Sarah's children know the kind of person that she was and how much they were loved by her.
Sincerely,
Kerri (Thompson) Perry
|
lisa hutchinson
4/17/2006 10:53:58 AM
i saw the article and wanted to pay my repects to sarahs family at this sad time i have just lost a good friend in a accident that should never of happened he was only 17 every day we miss are loved ones but every day another memory lives on all my love is with friends and family but be strong for the kids and that little one always needs to no the truth my mum never new about what happened to her mum till she was 30 and it cut her up in side soon as you feel the times right tell them all your with the angels be a star and look down on the kids your smile lights up just like dannys always did am sure you will find him up there look after each other and you will be fine am sure he will love you xxxxxxxx
|
Steven Evans
4/17/2006 10:15:09 AM
My sincere condolences for your loss.
I was very saddened to read the story in the sunday magazine here in London, UK.
I hope Sarah's children find the strength and love of other people to continue their lives.
May I wish the family all the best after this horrible tradegy which should have never happened.
I have place your link on my own website to show mine and my wife's support.
Steven And Jagdeep Evans
London, UK
|
Jagdeep Evans
4/16/2006 3:00:41 PM
Hello I read your story in the News Of The World Sunday magazine and I was really touched by it. I am from England (London) and I would like to say i'm really sorry for your loss. It's a really sad tragic end that should not have happened. My thoughts are with the family and the children. Josiah would have been proud of his mother. All the best from london xx
|
Elizabeth Delaney
4/16/2006 8:36:42 AM
Today I have read your heart breaking story in one of our National papers magazine.
My heart goes out to you and your family, but you have the strength within to give those lovely children the best loving and caring as their mother would have.
Your story not only highlighted the tragic and senseless death not only of a loved one but like many others worldwide, but showed the children left behind and through caring family, friends and community will carry on and grow to be loving and caring individuals.
take care, from all of us in London, England.
Best Wishes from
Elzabeth and my Daughter Holly (9)
|
emily newbery
4/16/2006 8:23:28 AM
Dear Michael and Carie, I was sitting in my home on Easter Sunday in Kent, England and I read your beautiful sisters story. I too was in a relationship that I couldnt get away from. its harder than people imagine! I really felt moved by what you are doing for your sisters children. They are very lucky to have you, they will grow knowing nothing but the love and respect that you had for their mother, what you are doing is an amazing blessing and through the children you will always have Sarah close by! Reading about your sister was inspirational. People like Sarah are very special, when we have someone that touches our lives in that way, they will always live on in our hearts. I am a single mother of 2 beautiful girls and I wish I had the money to donate to your cause, but I dont, I just wanted to reach out and send my thoughts to you all from across the sea. Your sister's story has touched us all. May you all have a beautiful life together! God bless you all.
|
Jennifer Lunquist
3/30/2006 10:40:06 PM
Dearest Fran, Stacey, Michael and all of Sarah's beautiful children, I send you all my condolences from the deepest depths of my broken heart. Sarah and I lived the two of us together on Oak street for nearly two years. We were like sisters. I have so many fond memories of us pretending we were grannies and would carry on for hours impersonating elderly, dear friends. I must say we did pretty good impressions! Her nickname for me was "granny" and it was Ryan Conner who helped me remember this fun, silly game we played. Sarah and I were so comfortable with each other that we chased each other around the house and played like two little girls. She was a wonderful, loyal friend. Any minor issue we needed to resolve, she was so quick to make peace with me and tell me how she loved me. She boosted my sense of self, and always made me laugh. Any where she went, she lit up the room and created a positive, loving vibration toward everyone. She was talented with her all her hobbies, was such an incredible mom, and a loyal and trusted friend of so many people during her years on earth.I can still smell her patchouli, hear the bells ring on her ankles, and remember her stunning deep loving eyes and smile, and her adorable dimples. Please let me know when the memorial service is in Champaign, for I would be so sad to miss it. Also ,please let me know if there is anything I can do to help with the service. All my love and prayers for Sarah's soul and your entire family are with you.
This is a quote from a book that Sarah and I have read together years ago that I thought may give you comfort.
Death?
There is no death;
only a change of worlds
|
Crystal Weseman
3/30/2006 4:10:52 AM
To Sarah's Family:
May the lord bless your family and all that you do in honor of your sister and her beautiful children. We can do all things through christ which strengthens us!!
|
Amanda Kelly
3/15/2006 7:28:23 PM
This is a message I have to the family of Sarah, I live in Frederick, Maryland with my husband Aaron, and my 2 boys Austin,6 and Alex,1. I am a military wife and I get these magazines for fun to read because I am home alone a lot and usually it is crazy stories of celebs but when I saw your family's story I felt as if my heart had been ripped out of my chest, as I read the tears continued to flow for both the aching sadness of the loss of a mother, sister,daughter and friend but also the birth of a wonderful life. They say that when a baby is born that someone else in the world dies and goes to heaven to be his angel and this wonderful baby has his mommy as his angel and so do his brother and sister. GOOD LUCK AND MANY PRAYERS AND LOVE TO ALL OF YOU.
With Love,
Amanda Kelly & family
|
diedra lucas
3/15/2006 2:30:19 AM
i too was a victim of domestic abuse,my beautiful daughter ashlee almost wasn't for a violent attack in my 7th mth that left me hospitalized,i read your story with a heavy heart,and wanted you to know that a day hasn't passed that i haven't held you and your family in my prayers,i wish i could do more,Sarah was very lucky to have such beautiful people in her life,as you were to have her,good luck and god bless
|
Angelia Glass
3/14/2006 1:24:27 PM
I would like to offer my condolunces to Sarah's family. I read the article in the enquirer and then went to this web site. I sais a prayer for you all and hope that God will give you the peace that only he can give. I know that he will. And I also thank God that the children have good parents to take them and love them and tell the good things about their mother. God Bless each and every one of you. I am so sorry for your loss. Just remember, Earths loss is Heavens Gain.
|
jon younger
2/27/2006 8:38:56 PM
Although I had not seen Sarah in years I will always remember her kind soft voice.
|
Sarah Davis
2/1/2006 11:44:36 PM
Dear Stacey and family,
I just wanted to tell you that Sarah's site is beautiful. I am so sorry for the loss all of you have faced. I lost my sister to a very rare blood disease in 1996 when she was 12 years old. I'll be thinking of all of you, and I hope that you're doing as well as possible.
Sarah Davis
http://www.medt.com/~brunerjs
|
Judy Penly-Russell
1/23/2006 12:40:52 PM
To Sarah's family one and all,
When Sarah was 15 or 16 she came to visit us with her friend Abby Markward. She was an absolute delight... smiled alot and I will never forget how she and Abby shared my love of fashion and modeled my clothing, jewelry creations for faux fashion photos. I think they both enjoyed their adventure in the North.. and held up a mirror for my husband and I. It reflected youth and love of life! We will always remember Sarah's delightful sense of humor. Our sincere condolences and sympathy for your great great loss.
Judy and Tim.
|
flight attendant
1/22/2006 11:43:33 AM
I was a flight attendant on Josiah's flight from Houston to Denver. I was moved to tears when I heard of the circumstances of his birth.I am sorry for your tragic loss,but it was obvious to everyone how much he will be loved by his "parents".He is truly a lucky angel!
|
Mary (Paul)Amin
1/22/2006 7:34:53 AM
I met Sarah through my former boss, her mother, at Carle Home Care. Sarah was in highschool. She was a beautiful young lady, interested in modeling. I am in admiration of this family and the beautiful way they have memorialized Sarah's life. I find it very heartwarming that her brother Michael adopted his nephew. Adahy and Wahliya will be kept close in my thoughts and prayers as well.
Sincerely,
Mary (Paul) Amin RN
|
Jason Fischer
1/21/2006 2:30:13 PM
So sorry to hear about Sarah. I remember her well and fondly from her high school days at Central. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this time.
|
Kathy Higa
1/20/2006 9:23:20 PM
Hi there! I am Karyn Tokimura's caretaker, and i would like to thank all of you for your graciousness and generosity at such a tragic time in your life, to give the gift of life to my best friend. She truly appreciates and treasures her gift, and will NEVER forget where her gift came from. God Bless you all!! Thank you Sarah Marie Fay!! You are indeed an ANGEL!!
|
Janet Spoonamore
1/20/2006 11:45:27 AM
To Sarah Fay's Family,
Our daughter, Beth Spoonamore Henseler, was a friend of Sarah's at Champgaign Central High School. Beth was killed in an auto accident May 27, 2001. She had been married only 2 years. She and Tony did not have any children.
I remember the last time I saw Sarah was at our house - when she was visiting Beth after school. What sweet memories of two lovely young ladies - so full of life, so full of enthusiasm.
You are all in our prayers - God bless you.
Love,
Janet Spoonamore
|
crystal p
1/20/2006 10:20:07 AM
I am so sorry about your family's loss. My brother was murdered 3 yrs ago and I still struggle with the circumstances of his death. Keep Sarah in your heart and your prayers. And please keep her children close to you. Let them talk freely and openly about their mother. God Bless you.
|
Nancy Tower
1/19/2006 11:39:25 PM
I was a victim of spousal abuse for years, upon the birth of my son I gained the courage to leave, I didn't want him to be raised watching the abuse. I believe that if not for my son my abuser would have evenually killed me.
My heart and prayers go out to Sarah's children, family & friends.
May God bless you.
|
charlene haynes
1/19/2006 9:45:18 PM
i'm very sorry on the lost of sarah.i graduated with sarah from central high school.she was always smiling and very out going.to the children mommy is in a better place.to mom,brother sister,aunt,uncle etc.life is short and tomorrow is never promised.my prayer is with you.i love you all.
|
PAULA KINGTON
1/19/2006 2:35:44 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I went to high school with Sara and had great times playing flag football and hanging out and sharing time. I am deeply sorry for your loss and sad.
all my prayers
Paula (Brown) Kington
|
Trady Neves
1/18/2006 8:58:57 AM
My prayers go out to you, your family and Sarah's Children. I know you have suffered a great loss and her children too. She is with the Lord in a better place and I know she is watching over all of you. Her children should not have lost their mother in someone elses hands but I know this experience will make them stronger people and she will always be with them.
|
Mandie Benegasi
1/18/2006 7:09:14 AM
My heart goes out to you, I will continue to have you and your family in my prayers.
|
Connie Dominguez
1/17/2006 3:26:49 PM
To the family of Sarah Fay, I would like to express my sympathy for the loss of Sarah. As a survivor of domestic violence I feel blessed to be able to send my condolences to the family due to the fact that my own life was almost taken about a year ago as a result of domestic violence. I think the lengths you have went to spare that baby is amazing and you are truly blessed to have him in your lives. God bless you and the new baby! Although the circumstances are disheartening, the fact that her unborn child's life was spared is a miracle. Sarah will always live in the hearts of her children and family! My prayers are with the family. God Bless!
|
Ruby Enriquez
1/13/2006 8:08:50 PM
When I heard of this doing to sarah, it was very hurting. It takes a lot of courage for what your family has done. Your new addition (the Baby), will be happy to know that he have loving and caring family members in his life. My kids are adopted to my parents because I was in an abusive relationship. I couldn't take care of them like I could of my family stepped in for me. Today, I can say i'm back home and raising them today.
To the brother you will be a wonderful father in that child's eyes. I praise you for all of your effort you've made in the baby's life. May god Bless you and your family.
Mahalo,
A Friend
|
Nanette Acklin
1/10/2006 12:48:04 PM
Sarah had an incredible passion for living life to the fullest. Sarah encouraged me to explore creating beaded jewelry with her. We sold our first designs at a Grateful Dead show in Kentucky. I'd frequently see her making necklaces out of dried roses. Her encouragement to explore jewelry design has led me to a life long hobby that has become a side business selling at boutiques and fashion shows. I have nothing but positive memories about Sarah. She had a zest for life, an adventerous soul and always exuded postive energy. She will be greatly missed by many.
|
stardove nancy kowardy
1/8/2006 9:33:13 PM
sarah and i spent alot of time together.i moved up to ninole-where adahy was born- when adahy was a couple of weeks old.i had an 8 month old boy at the time,and we became fast friends.i can't tell you how many rainy days we spent nursing our boys,making soup on my open fire,chanting songs to the goddess,laughing,sharing our feelings on life and the spirit world.it was through sarah and forest that i met my husband river,and poor srah had to listen to me go on and on about him for two years before we moved in together.i was there when she birthed wahylia.in fact i spent three weeks with them awaiting the birth helping keep adahy busy,cooking,and cleaning.she was trying everything to bring labor on.i'll never forget seeing sarah,9 months pregnant,jumping up and down on the trampoline to try and bring on labour!unfortunately,it didn't work,but it was a sight to see.a roadman for the native american church came to the big island and led a meeting in puna,srah enouraged forest,danielle and i to attend(ia was there to help her out),so we did.all night up praying,holding sarah inmy heart.in the morning,sarahcame into the tipi ceremony and was blessed by the roadman,albert.it was a very special honor,and she was such a beautiful goddess!she went into labor that night,and labored il dawn.i'll never forget that unearthly scream as she pushed wahyliah into the world.i almost forgot to take pictures.these last few years,we had grown apart,but i always felt a deep connection that will last forever.not a day goes by that she isn't in my heart and mind,and i thank her for all the times we shared and the lessons i have learned through our friendship.aloha,a hui hou.
|
Ginger Lidel
1/6/2006 12:43:31 PM
My name is Ginger and I am Sarah's cousin. My favorite memories I have of Sarah is when we were in grade school and junior high. I lived @ 3 hours away from the Fays and my family, as well as, other cousins would all visit my Grandma & Grandpa who lived in Ivesdale,IL several times a year. We would all get together and Stacey, Sarah and I would tell ghost stories and put on skits for the family and play all day long. I then would go and stay at the Fay's house for a few days and hang out with the family - it was so much fun. What I remember the most about Sarah was here beautiful smile, her laugh and sense of humor, and of course, her crystal blue eyes which sparkled with her spirit and beauty. She was and still is to me a great person. She will always be close to my heart and so will all of her family. I love them all and wish them the very best.
|
SophE Kravitz
1/4/2006 5:48:52 AM
To Sarah's family-
I hadn't been in touch with Sarah since 1992. She was my housemate in Olympia, WA and also just before at the Hotel California in Champaign, IL.
Sarah had such high self- esteem. She was so smart and funny! We worked at this Mexican restaurant on New Year's Eve 1992, she waitressing, me my first day as busgirl. I had a horrible experience with wierd drunk people and she would keep running by me and smiling and squeezing my shoulder saying its OK. She was gorgeous and she lit up every gathering she was at. Since it rained alot in WA, we spent many hours sitting and sewing dresses and hats in our living room. She was really fast at embroidering and really creative. Also she never hesitated about what to do next...she always had a plan. She was always nice to everyone and a patient person. She loved animals and used to snuggle with all the dogs especially to make peace between Spoon and Kyote who hated eachother. And the puppies! She was even tolerant of Mike's snake, Spidala. We had so many animals living there.
People would often stop by for a place to stay because they had met her at a Grateful Dead show and she had told them they could stay with us. There must have been 16 people living at that house at that time (Olympia)!
She was vegan then and we lived across the street from a food Co-op. She would cook the best healthiest food. And she would share it with everyone.
I had always thought I would see Sarah again in my life. I had thought about her sometimes and knew she was in Hawaii because other people were in touch with her. She will always be in my heart and in my memory.
Much love and peace-
SophE
|
ryan conner
12/27/2005 9:26:42 AM
Thanks to all who have helped set up this site dedicated to the memory of Sarah Fay! She was a free spirit who was quick to flash her stunning smile. She will be missed.
|
Gerard Saylor
12/27/2005 7:18:33 AM
My parents read the article in the News-Gazette about Sarah and forwarded the news to me. I was a classmate of Sarah through 12 years of school at Bottenfield, Edison, and Central. I never knew her well but am very sorry to hear of her death. I hope her children and the rest of her family are coping after such a tragic and shocking death. My condolences to her whole family, and I hope that the man responsible for this never sees a free day outside of prison walls.
|
Jeff Kurtz
12/26/2005 4:41:36 PM
I always remmeber sarah with a beautiful smile.
She would smile and you couldn't help but smile back.
She was so caring and thoughtful of others.
|
Gretchen Weber
12/26/2005 3:42:01 PM
Sarah was a ray of sunshine. There is something in a smile that tells so much about a person. Do they smile briefly, only partially revealing their teeth? Do they smile softly, exposing no teeth? Do they smile at all? Sarah's smile is what will always remain prevalent in my heart and memories of her. When she smiled, she smiled like the sun. Exposing all of her perfect teeth, her dimples and her bright blue eyes. When the sun shines, it does so with all its might. It bursts forth with light and strength and power. That is how Sarah's smile was. You could not help but to feel at ease and to return the smile because it was so powerful. She was full of light. A light that bounced off of her suntaned skin and was absorbed by all around her. If there were more people like her in this world, maybe we would be a better place. People that are not afraid to be who they are. People who are not afraid if someone returns their smile or not. People who are not afraid to shine like the sun. People like my dearly beloved Sarah. A name that is hebrew for lady and princess. and now a spirit who has returned home into the light of the sun and into God's loving embrace.
Im sure I will have more to say... Gretchen
|
Stacey Fay
12/23/2005 10:20:20 PM
I have so many memories flooding through my head at any given moment that it is hard to narrow it down to just one right now. I'm sure I'll be writing many things on my sister's beautiful site. For now I just wanted to say "Hello" and "Thank You" to everyone that has lent support, listened, donated, etc. I also want to say to Sarah:
I LOVE YOU!
|
Toni Yardley
12/23/2005 7:33:07 PM
Mahalo - Thank you for doing this website and allowing us to keep sharing Sarah's Aloha!
|
Click here to submit your own memory!
|
|
|
|