Samantha Keeshin Obituary

I think about Sami all the time. Love and miss her so much! Xoxo

Samantha was a special sweetheart. To know her was to love her! She will never be forgotten!

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Hi Missy,

I have not heard from you for a while. I was wondering how everyone was doing? You daughters picture is adorable. She's very beautiful!

I hope to see you soon. E-mail me and give me you phone number I would like to get together sometime.

Love,

Norine

MEMORIES OF DEAREST SAMMIE THE BEST GRANDDAUGHTER WHO ALWAYS BEHAVED ALWAYS SWEET AND DELIGHTFUL YOU WERE MY FIRST GRANDCHILD WE WERE AT THE HOSPITAL WHEN YOU WERE BORN JUST A LOVELY CHILD WITH A SWEET PERSONALITY. I LOVED HAVING YOU WITH ME TAKING YOU SHOPPING AND AT YOUR THREE MONTH EXERCISE CLASSES HOLDING YOU AS THE MUSIC PLAYED. AT 3 YEARS OLD YOU WERE IN ICE SKATING CLASSES AND WE ALL LOVED SEEING YOUR RECITALS YOU WERE ADORABLE AND A REAL TROUPER AT 3.

WATCHING YOU AT GYMNASTICS WAS A SPECIAL JOY FOR US . IT WAS PURE PLEASURE TO SEE YOU COMPETE AT GYNASTICS IN MINN. OUR PRECIOUS TIME WITH MOMMY AND DADDY UNCLE STUART & AND BUBBY DOROTHY AND UNCLE HOWARD IN DISNEY WORLD WHEN YOU WERE 18 MONTHS OLD PRECIOUS MEMORIES.

HOW LOVELY AND SMART AND PERFECT YOU WERE AT YOUR BAT MITVAH AND ALWAYS YOU ARE WITH US EACH AND EVERY DAY OF OUR LIVES DEAR PRECIOUS SAMMIE .

Dear Missy and Randy,

I am so sorry for yor loss. I know that Sammi and Ashley are taking care of each other up in Heaven. Thank you so much for the picture of George and his sister Louise. It was nice meeting you both. When I am feeling better I will call and we can talk.

Take Care,

Norine

Dear Keeshin family,

Sami will never be forgotten... I think about her everyday there is always something that will remind me of her smileing face. The gardan at twin groves is amazing! it looks so magnificent! i feel very lucky to have that garden at our school it makes me feel like everyone can see how beautiful that garden is when they walk into school every day beautiful just like like sami is. Sami gave me the outlook on to never give up and to always try your hardest! she made me feel like anything is possible if you set you mind to it! i am sorry for your loss but i just want to let you know that she made a difference in my life... she was a loving and caring friend and had a loving heart! She will never ever be forgotten!

Love always,

Tracy

Dear, Keeshin Family,



I'm sorry for your lost, I know it was a while ago but it made me think more at Graduation about her then I was listening to all the names, I wish they would have done something special for her name at Graduation. We had a video on Monday our last day there and they showed pictures of the 8th graders and I saw Sammi in some of them and it made me think about her. About how everyone misses her and wish that she was still around. She always had a smile on her face. I don't remember a day in 8th grade that she didn't have a smile. I am truly going to miss that as I enter Stevenson. I'm truly sorry for your lost. I miss her and I know all the 8th graders miss her too. SAMMI WE ALL LOVE YOU AND ALWAYS WILL...



Love, Andrew W

Dear Missy and Randy,

You probably don't even remember me. So I'll have to introduce myself. My name is Linda Stark. I am on the Bd. of Directors at Beth Judea and had the honor and privilege of sitting with Sami on the bima on the occasion of her Bat Mitvah. (My husband ushered.) I remember, on the way home, telling my husband what a totally delightful young lady Sami was. We talked and joked on the bima; when we are on the bima with a B'nai Mitzvah child, we try to keep that child calm and composed. I remember Sami pointing out her sisters to me, telling me who was who. When each member of your family came up for an aliyah, she told me who they were. I was so impressed with her maturity and her sense of humor.

She did such a fantastic job as a

B'nai Mitzvah that I remember congratulating her over and over. I was saddened to hear, just a few months later, of her untimely death.

I know just how devastating a death of a child can be; I lost a young niece and nephew and one never stops mourning.

If there is ever a way that I can be of help, please do not hesitate to call upon me.

Most sincerely,

Linda Stark

Keeshin Family,

There is not enough words to express all our feelings for Sami. She was a smart, cute, loving, caring, helpful, sweet, generous, energetic and talented young girl. Sami was the girl everyone wanted to be friends with. I know I was very glad to have her as a best friend because she was the best! When ever we had plans we had a great time! It was always fun with Sami!

The beautiful memorial garden in front of our school is a great dedication to Sami. WE all love her from the bottom of our hearts and will ALWAYS remember her cute laugh and smile that brightened everybodys' day.



Sami-

Wow! What can I say? Our friendship got better each and everyday. I love you from the bottom of my heart, we will never be apart. Im glad that you were always there, otherwise my life you be an entire nightmare! We were best friends from start to end, I'd be lost in this world if it weren't for my best friend! We love you Sami!



All my love,

Lindsay Welter

Dear Randy, Missy, Tori and Nicole-

I just wanted to say how beautiful the garden at Twin looks beautiful. It is a perfect way to remember such a beautiful kind hearted girl.Just as Randy said at the memorial service," Sami was respected by so many people.", she really was. She was such a perfect perso. It seemed like there was nothing bad about her at all. Sami was such an amazing friend and person. She was always smiling and she could put anybody in a happy mood. Her laugh was so cute and I will never forget her. She had such an impact on me and she is my role model. I have so many memories with her. Whether it was going to drama together, Beber, art classes or just hanging out we always had so much fun. Sami had such a unique personality and it is one that no one could ever forget. I think about her every day. I feel like I have an angel wathcing over me and everyone else. I miss her more than words can explain. I feel honored that i had the privledge to be friends with Sami. I love Sami so much and I know that she will never be forgotten. You know that I am always here for your family.

Love always,

Rebecca Neubauer

dear Keeshins,

The memorial at twin groves is so beautiful. Its sure fits Sami, a beautiful girl. Sami is really mised by me, and i know she is by everyone else also. I love you guys. Jamie

Missy, Randy, Tori, Nicole and family-- The dedication at Twin Groves was beautiful. It seems like just yesterday that Sami was still here with us. We miss her so much. It's amazing what fabulous things everyone always had to say about her. We will look forward to spending time at the garden and remembering Sami. We love you guys, Monique, Gary, Matt and Marissa

Dear sami,

we first meet in 6th grade and our friendship Soared form there. one thing i can remember was when i was ready to go to your bat mitzah and i got a case of the chicken pox. i was so mad i couldnt go, but the next day i got a sami medal form your mom. i still keep that medal by my bed side and its my way of saying ill never forget you. sami i will never ever forget you and ill always love you.



love,

brent

Sami was an amazing person. She touched so many peoples hearts including mine. I went to camp, and school with Sami. I considered Sami my best friend, she would always be there when you needed her, and you could always trust her. She was everything you wanted in a friend. She was kind, loving, caring, sharing, honest, funny, adorable smile, beautiful, gorgeous, incredible, amazing, intelligent, a very cute laugh, cute, adorable, never gave up, worked hard at everything she did, brave, nice, courageous,wonderful, magnificent, confident, smart,a very generous person, and so much more. We have had a lot of memories, and those memories will always remain in my heart. Sami will always be in my heart. I miss her so much, she was truly a role model to me, and to all. You could always look up to her, and she would cheer you up when you were feeling down. Whenever she walked into a room she would always light it up with her great smile, and cute laugh. The garden at our school is really a great dedication to Sami, and it describes her so much, because the garden is beautiful, and so is Sami, beautiful as always.I love you Sami, and I miss you so much, you will always be in my heart, I will never forget you.

Love Always, Marni

It's funny how you can't remember what you just learned in English Class, but you can remember little tiny things from life. Sami was more then a little tiny thing I remember. Sami and I were good friends up into 5th grade when I moved away. We shared many hilarious times. I remember us sitting in her computer room for hours playing Jumpstart 4th grade just trying to beat it. We would always set up gymnastic forts in her living room. I also remember a time I was playing on one of our forts and I stubbed my toe. Sami told me she could make it better. She jumped on the toes on my other foot. I'll remember the summers we spent together. Mainly of coarse in her backyard. We would swing, slide, and set up a little play pool on her patio. I remember sneaking into her parents bedroom and jumping on their bed, pretending we were super heroes. Staying up late nights playing American Girl Dolls, or reading her fairy tale book in different voices for hours. I remember going to her gymnastic meets. She was amazing at gymnastics. I would always come home from her meets and tell my mom, Sami's going to be in the olympics some day. There was this one time we went to a meet up in Chicago. At the end we were following behind this rather bigger guy. He was walking a line on the gym floor trying to pretend he was on the balance beam. However he was wobbling all over the place and not doing a great job. Sami and I moked him the whole way out, laughing hysterically about it, and it became to this day one of our biggest inside jokes. I won't ever forget the day I found out Sami passed away. My mom sat me down and told me. I must have cried for hours, with the pillow case she bought me for a moving away present. It's amazing that someone you haven't talked to for a couple of years could still have such an effect on you, and make you feel like you with her everyday of your life. Well, Sami is always with me everyday of my life now. Along with everyone else she has touched. We all carry her heart and her warm smile inside of us. Sami was the most down-to-earth sweetie I've ever met, and probably ever will. God is lucky to have her. I bet she is a beautiful angel.

The keeshin family-

I never got a chance to actually meet sami but i have heard so much about her from her friends, she sounds like a great person!im Sorry about your loss.

<3BRITTANY

Dear Keeshin Family,

Sami and I had a few classes together last year, and the amount that i got to know her i knew that she was a child that noone could match. She was a determined girl, and had a lot ahead of her. There is no way for me to express my sympathy for you, but the least i could do is honor such a girl. I am looking into the good things that Sami would like to see done. Again, I only send you love and want you to know that we are in the neighborhood, just give us a call.

Emily McDevitt

Keeshins,

I love Sami so much. Before 5th grade i wasn't as good of friends with Sami. When 5th grade rolled around we hit it off. WE would always sit next 2 each other and always laughed together.IT was the best year. Is is very hard to let go of Sami and I will never forget anything about her because everything about her was special! I will always cherish those memories. Sami you our my angle up above watchign over all of us with your endless caring love! Sami I love you so much and deep down inside all of our hearts YOU will never be forgotten! I love you

Dear Keeshins,

I didn't know Sammi but i heard she was an amazing person. I go to Twin Groves and I have seen her in the hallways. I am terribly sorry for your loss.

Yours Truely,

Malory Gamer

Dear Missy and Randy -

I just wanted to let you guys know that I just read the beautiful article about Sami in the Pioneer Press. Such a beautiful and wonderful child, her smile will live on forever.

Words can not express the pain I feel for you and your family. I wish so badly that this could all go away, but believe in my heart and sole that there is a beautiful and peaceful place that our loved ones go that we can not even imagine.



I love you both and Mike & I think of you all constantly. Much love...

Keeshin Family-

Though I didn't get a chance to know Sammi, from what I heard from others she seemed like an amazing person. I remeber seeing her walking around school alot and she always had a smile spred across her face. Sammi seemed like a truly great person and will be missed by all,even those who we less fortunate and didn't get to know her.Just remember, you didn't lose anybody, hevan just gained one more angel

I send all my love and condolance to you,

Becca

Keeshin Family,

Sami was a wonderful girl with a big heart. We don't know anyone with as much courage and kindess like Sami. She will be missed by many. We love you and we send all of our love!

Lindsay Weinstein,Jenna Weinstein, Amanda Weinstein, Marcie Weinstein, Mark Weinstein, Hilary Nadelman, and Terry Nadelman

<3 <3 Dear Keeshins <3 <3

I do not know u and I didn't know sami either, but I heard about this and it really was upseting. I always saw her at school walking with her friends. She seemed like a really great person. I read all of the other entries on this site for her and I started crying because of how sad all of them were, but I read the article on her in the paper and she seemed perfect. I wish I could be more like her. My sister knew her a little from gymnastics at BG, but she left there a while ago and they stopped talking. Also my friend knew her very well and she read me a poem she wrote and it was a great way to try and remember her.



I send my love to everyone that knew her,



Jill <3 <3 <3

sami is truly my role modle and i think is everyones because of all her courage. i love you sami you will always have a place in my heart.

love kim gould

Keeshins-

I want to start by saying I am SO sorry about Sami. She was one of the bravest, sweetest, cutiest, funniest, people I ever have or will ever meet. I have a lfe time full of memories with her and I will cherish them forever. I can't believe that I could have a best friend as amazing as she was. She always thought of others and could make a room happy in a matter of seconds. I will never forget the memories we had and the things she told me. I am so happy that our families have become so close. You guys are like my family. And I know it will stay like that forever. Sami was always my best friend, and always will be, and not in a million years will I forget times we've had and moments we speant together! If any of you ever need to talk, you know my number! I can't even tell you how much I love you guys! I love Sami with all my heart and Miss her more then words can explain!

Love Always,

Brooke, Brookie-D, Brookie-Tushy

*SAMI* WHEN I FIRST MET YOU IN 3RD GRADE WE HIT IT OFF. YOU BECAME MY BEST FRIEND THAT I DID ALMOST EVERYTHING WITH.THEWN WE STARTED TO DRIFT APART AND JUST BECOME FRIENDS BUT THAT DIDNT STOP US FROM TALKING. WHEN EVER I WAS UPSET I KNEW I COULD GO TO YOU BECAUSE YOU WOULD ALWAYS BE ABLE TO PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE. WHEN I FOUND OUT IN JULY THAT YOU WERE DIAGNOSED WITH A BRAIN TUMOR MY HEART NEARLY STOPED. I COULDNT BELIVE IT. I THOUGHT WHY WOULD A GIRL LIKE SAMI HAVE A BRAIN TUMOR?THEN WHEN I FOUND OUT YOU DIED I BROKE INTO TEARS. WHY DID SAMI HAVE TO DIE THIS WAY/ IF YOU KNEW SAMI YOU WOULD KNOW SHE DIDNT HAVE A RIGHT TO LEAVE THE WAY SHE DID. SAMI YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND REMEMBER. HOW COULD WE FORGET A GIRL LIKE YOU? I LOVE YOU SAMI I ALWAYS WILL!MWAH!

LOVE ALWAYS KIM GOULD*

I miss samy a lot i wish she could some how come back to life. She was a really good girl. I go to twin and she was in my Gymnastics classes for a long time. She was always a roll model to me. I am in the 6th grade and i miss her alot.

Dear Keeshin Family,

I kinda of new sammi from camp in 2000 and was on team with her at buffalo grove gymastics. I am very sorry for your loss and all my condolunces go to you and the rest of your family. I hope in this tough time you can all pull together and remember the best times that we had with sammi. We have not lost someone, but only gaind an angel.

The Keeshins,

I love Sami sooo much words can't even express. When i found out about Sami's condition I was deeply saddened.She was awsome at gymnatsics and a great perosn over all Sami we love you and will miss you forever! WE WERE FRIENDS FROM START TO END I'D WE LOST IN THIS WORLD WITHOUT MY BEST FRIEND, SAMI I LUV YA XOXOXO

Sammi Baluta

Keeshins~

Honestly, I don't know where to begin. Sami meant the world to me. Everytime I would visit her I would think to myself, I can't wait untill she gets better. I looked forward to going on the trampoline with her again and laughing together. To tell you the truth, I wasn't really sure who my friends were in sixth grade. Then I met Sami. The first thing I noticed about her was that one in a million smile. Right when I saw it I thought to myself, I want to be friends with her. And I did. I became so close to her I felt like she was a sister. She was truely a remarkable girl and I loved every little thing about her. I wouldn't change anything about her. She has taught me the value of dreams and more importantly love. I will never forget her, ever. You are and incredibly strong family and you are an inspiration to everyone. Tori and Nicole are the sweetest girls ever. And you, Missy and Randy, are one of the greatest people I know. Your daughter was someone I felt I could share the world with. She had a heart of gold and I love her. If you need anything please know I am here!

I love you,

Jenna Weinstein

Although I do not know you, and did not know Sami, I feel compelled to add to this guestbook. After reading Lauren's article in the Countryside Reminder, I pray that I can raise my children as you have raised yours. Sami's contributions should be reminders to all parents that life is so precious. May all of the memories your family has created help to get you through this difficult time in your lives. I am so sorry for your loss.

*SAMI*: WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOU WERE SUCH AN AMAZING PERSON, EVERYIME YOU WALKED INTO OUR HOUSE, OR EVEN IF WE JUST SAW YOU, YOU PUT A BRIGHT SMILE ON OUR FACES EACH AND EVERYDAY WE MISS YOU SO MUCH AND WILL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU, OR YOUR SMILE, LAUGH, AND YOUR ADORABLE FACE, WE MISS YOU SO MUCH, AND YOU WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN!

*RANDY, MISSY, TORI, AND NICOLE*:WE ARE TERRIBLY SORRY FOR WHAT HAPPENED, WE ARE HERE FOR YOU , WERE ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY YOU RAISED SUCH AN AMAZING CHILD, AND WE JUST LOVE HER SO MUCH, SHE WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN.

- WITH ALL OF OUR LOVE

The Siegel Family

*Sami*: WORDS CAN'T EVEN EXPRESS THE WAY I FEEL ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO SAMI. SAMI WAS A TRUE FRIEND TO EVERYONE AND EVERYTIME SHE WALKED INTO THE ROOM SHE LIT IT UP WITH HER WONDERFUL SMILE. I WILL NEVER EVER FORGET HER SMILE, LAUGH, LOVE FOR EVERYONE, COURAGE, HAPPINESS, SHE WAS SO SMART, AND WAS JUST SO LOVING, CARING, SHARING, KIND, GENROUS, SWEET , SHE WAS SUCH A GREAT GIRL. WORDS CAN'T EVEN DESCRIBE HOW I FEEL. I HAVE HAD SO MANY MEMORIES SHARED WITH SAMI, AND THOSE WILL STAY IN MY HEART FOREVER AND EVER. I LOVE SAMI SO MUCH, AND SHE WAS A GREAT FRIEND TO ME AND TO ALL. I LOVE HER SO MUCH AND WILL MISS HER 4EVER AND EVER. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY BFF SAMI!!!!!!! SAMI YOU WERE TRULY A STAR!

*KEESHINS* TO RANDY, MISSY, TORI, AND NICOLE -

MY THOUGHTS AND LOVE ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICUILT POINT IN YOUR LIFE. SHE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON , AND YOU RAISED SUCH AN AMAZING GIRL, SHE WAS SO ADORBALE AND ALWAYS PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE WHEN I SAW HER AND TALKED TO HER, I AM WITH YOU IN THIS DIFFICULIT POINT IN ALL OF OUR LIVES, AND MY LOVE GOES OUT TO YOU GUYS!

ALL MY LOVE GOES OUT TO THE KEESHINS, AND SAMI!

LOVE ALWAYS, MARNI AND HANNAH!

sami i enjoy the times i had wiht u at bat/bar mizvas i would always sit and talk to u. i wish u the best..... i am so sry that it had to happen to you. Keeshins i am so sry and i hope that everything goes well

I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU

UNCLE PETER

Samantha Jade

Samantha

Sammi

Sami

Sam

Sami K.

Sami Jade

Samurai

Samster

Samster the hamster

Samal

Samala

Samalama

Samalama ding dong

Sam Sam

Samaloo

Sammers

Sameye

Sammarama

Sambo

Samborama

Sam I am

Samski

Samalooki

Samooski

Slammin Sami

Short stuff

Fammi

Poochie

Pooki

L'il Keeshy

Simcha

Simcha Mayrav



We miss you





Nikki,Tori,

Mommy and Daddy

Dear Keeshin Family,



I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I was Sammi's camp counselor at Beber in 2000 and have so many wonderful memories of her doing flips outside... having a blast with all of her friends.. and always having a bright smile on her face. May G-D give you strength to get through this tragedy.



All of my best,



Sincerely,

Andi Levinson

I tried to submit two entries... and in reviewing pressed "enter" by mistake and hence could not finish to my satisfaction. I am hopeful that you received and will express all further thoughts in a letter.



We love you all! Gail & Mike

Sami Keeshin will live on in the hearts of all those who had the good fortune of knowing her. The memory of her gentle smile and sweet little laugh will continue to bring warmth to the hearts of so many. Her burning desire to always be the best she could possibly be, will continue to be inspiration to us all.

Dear Missy, Randy, Tori and Nicole,



Although we have not spoken to Kevin in some time, we still found out about Sami, and want to pass on our most heartfelt condolences. May G-d comfort you during this difficult time.



While I did not know her well-only when I came over to celebrate Passover with you-I felt all the love in the house-and Sami was a big part of that...



Our love and best wishes are with you...



Love,



Paul & Arleen Wittcoff

Keeshin Family,

Allow me to take a moment to tell you all what our friendship has meant to me over the years. It all began with Sami's and Brooke's friendship but has grown into a wonderful lifetime friendship between families. Celebrating holidays, sushi dinners, birthdays, especially Sami & Brooke's have become a wonderful tradition. I always considered Sami a second daughter as I do with Tori and Nicole . I will always have a hole in my heart but I feel very lucky to have had such a close relationship with Sami. I will always remember her laughter in my house as well as her arguing with Brian. She was one of the only friends of Brooke's who was not afraid of him. She was always strong and independent and I feel we will all have a guradian angel sitting on our shoulder forever. I watched how she fought this battle with total courage and dignity as did you. You all have become an inspiration to me and my entire family. Missy and Randy, I love you and your entire family and I will always be there for you. Sami will always be in my heart.

Love & Friendship Always,

Joan

I remember swinging in the backyard and babbling about nonsense

I remember strolls on the bridge

I remember water fights in the lawn

I remember cheering at gymnastic meets

I remember American Girl Dolls

I remember whispering after bed time

I remember acting goofy even times when it wasnt really appropriate

I remember our friendship each night a lay my head down on the pillow case which titles: Carlie and Sami~Friends Forever

I remember laughter and smiles

But most of all I will always remember how great Sami was.

Everything she has touched has turned to gold. There will never be anyone like her. The Keeshin's will forever be in my prayers. Much Love-Carlie

Dearest Missy, Randy, Tori and Nicole,

Our hearts were so saddened to hear of Sami's passing. It made me think of a book that I read many years ago, written by Dale Evans entitled "Angel Unaware." The book was a true story of the life and early death of her young daughter. Her daughter was not well from infancy, but she brought so much joy and pleasure to her and her husband,Roy Rogers,their other children and everyone that came in contact with her that she was convinced that she was in fact just an angel that God had sent to them for a short time to brighten their lives and then she had to go back home. Sami touched everyone she met and was so loved by so many she must surely have been an "angel unaware" among us. We will miss her though and our hearts and our prayers are with you all. Love, Cathy, Carlie and David Mayer.

Dear Keeshin Family- I don't know if you remember my family and I from the airport going to The Mall of America but I just wanted to ackowledge the fact on how so sorry my family and I are about what happened and you have all of our love. The Ceraulo's

WE know you were such a joy to your parents in your short life.

You were a brave and beautiful daughter and sister

Dear Randy and Missy,our prayers are with you.

All our Love, Louis,Judy,Rachel and Jacob

Our hearts extend out to you at this very difficult time.



All our love,

Catherine, Joshua (2yrs), Michael Moss

I remember two years ago i was in town for thanksgiving visiting my aunt roz, uncle ken, and my cousins natalie who was friends with Sami, and Lainie who is friends with tori and nicole. We were sitting around the dinner table eating our feast, and i remember somebody said something really histarical to Sami, I remember her big full smile, and her little girl laugh filling the air with happiness. So Sami, even though ur gone I will always remember you, and when I'm feeling down I'll picture you smiling and laughing to cheer me up. We all miss you dearly. Love Always, Mike

Keeshin Family~

I am so sorry for your lose. Sami was a great person and great friend! I am so glad I got the chance to be friends with her.She will always be in my heart!! I miss her sOoOo much. I love her.

All my love,

Jess DeMaria

Plase know that our family joins in with so many others in expressing our sadness upon hearing about Sammi.



We wish you the special comfort to be found in remembering the many loving and happiest memories you all shared with Sammi and we join your many friends and family members in sending our heartfelt love at this most difficult time.



We send love and hugs from our home to yours.



The Silverman family

(Robert, Noreen & Ethan)

Missy & Randy,



We were saddened to hear of Sammi's passing away. We realize with the busy lives we all lead that it is so difficult to stay in touch with people.



When we saw Missy and Sammi at Jessica DeMaria's Bat Mitzvah in August, we were so impressed to see the strength that was exhibited and from what we understand how you all tried to live life as normally as possible throughout this very painful time.



We cannot even begin to imagine what your family has been through these past months and how painful the last week was for you.



We know that you have a terrific support network, but also realize that the death of a child must be so difficult to deal with.



At any rate, we wish you and your family all the best during this difficult time, and will as per your request make a donation to the charity listed.



Susan & Howard (KoolH) Warso

I cannot begin to say how sorry I am for your loss. I was a counselor at Beber Camp in 2000 and 2001, and although I did not get to know Sammi, I know that her friendship meant a good deal to many of my campers. I wish your family the best in this time of sadness.

Missy, Randy and family,



We miss Sami so much. She was truly such a special part of our lives. We will never forget how courageous and incredible she was. We know that she would want you to know that you were the best parents she ever could have asked for. You were absolutely amazing to her. We love you and Sami, and she will stay in our hearts forever. We love you, Monique, Gary, Matthew and Marissa

Keeshin Family~

Iam truly sorry for your tragic loss. She was a friend to all. I will miss her sense of humor and ability to light up a room. She was a gorgeous girl who always made you smile. I will miss her sooo much. I love her. Again Im truly sorry.

ALL MY LOVE,

LINDSAY ZVOLNER

Dear Missy, Randy, Tori and Nicole:



We would like to express our deepest sympathies in the loss of Samantha at such a young age. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of grief. Even though we haven't seen you for quite some time the relationship between our families has been.a very important and meaningful part of our lives and we are very touched by your loss.

To the Keeshin family, we are so sorry for your loss. I learned of the tragic loss of your daughter from a friend who works with Missy's Mother. Upon hearing the name I told her I lived down the hill form a Randy and Stuart Keeshin when I was a child. Donna and Pete Barber(Yanowitz)

(THE GIFT)



A child is such a precious gift

To love, to hold, to treasure

A very special miracle

who gives us so much pleasure

But when that gift is taken

and our hearts are cold and torn

Amid this grief and sorrow’

we’re so glad that they were born,

for they leave a precious legacy

even though we’re far apart,

the love they left behind them

will stay forever in our heart. (author ?)

Dear Keeshin Family,

We want to express our deepest sorrows for the tragedy and loss of Sami. We cannot express all the feelings that we have towards Sami. Spending so much time with her at the gym has given us the chance to learn of all Samantha's great qualities. We will always be here for all of you, and we want to help you get through this rough time in your life. We love you all very much, and Sami will always be in our hearts. WE LOVE YOU SAMANTHA JADE KEESHIN!!!!!

*Sammi, we all love you and we know you will be our gaurdian angel for the rest of our lives. We deeply miss you and will never forget your awesome attitude in everything that came your way. You truely fought hard at a terrible battle and we luv you tons.

*Keeshen Family, We are so sorry for your loss. You raised a wonderful daughter who's bright and cheery smile kept all of us going. Sammi is definatly a hero to everyone and we know she is watching over us right now.

Dear Melissa and Randy,

It's been quite a few years since our paths have crossed (I knew you when you had Watch Out! and I sold children's clothes - we would meet up at shows). I was so sad to read about Samantha today in the Herald! What a shock! We wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God help you and your family through this very difficult time.

Aluana and Jim Amodeo

Dear Keeshin family,

We are deeply saddend by the loss of sami. She was a great friend with an awsome persenality. Her smile and laugh cheered everyone up. Sami was a person you could always talk to and trust. She will be in our hearts forever all our love

To the Keeshin family,

Being Sami's camp counselor for a summer, I was blessed with her constant energy, enthusiasm, and beautiful smile. We called her Smiley Sami. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones at this time. Your family is now blessed with a guardian angel. My deepest sympathies,

Robin Valenzo

*W*E*W*I*L*L*M*I*S*S*Y*O*U*S*A*M*M*I*E!

Dear The Keeshin Family,

I didn't know Sammi, but i'm very sorry about your loss. Now she is in a better place, and her suffering has come to an end.

We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Missy,



There are no word to describe the sadness Dani and I felt when we heard about Sami. Dani had just told me that the girls were signing a get well card for her. She is well now! I am praying for you and your family; that you are able to feel Sami's strength and love in your time of sorrow. You have a very beautiful angel to watch over you.



Melinee and Danyele Wilson

TO Missy,Randy, Tori, and Nicole,

We are all so sad, but hope that you will some how find comfort in knowing how many people adored Sami. Everyone at our home misses her deeply. Her smile will live on in our hearts forever. We have lots of wonderful memories of her here at our home. She was a special friend to Elana and Jeff and was always a joy to be around.

May she rest in peace. Our love to you all.

Lori,Jeff,Elana,Jeff,Jenna&Justin

To the Keeshin Family,



We are very sorry to hear about Samantha. Our prayers go out to you and your family. Our condolences and deepest heartfelt sympathy are with you.

I want to extend my deepest and heartfelt condolences to Sami's parents, sisters, relatives and friends.



Respectfully,



Chuck Kahalnik

To the Keeshin Family:

Our thoughts and love are with you at this time. Sammi was a beautiful girl with a beautiful smile....she will be remembered always. We hope the love that surrounds you from family and friends will help get you through this very sad time.

Love, Jacob and Susie Weiner

Missy, Randy, Tori and Nicole,



I can't begin to express how sorry I am. After I found out Paul and I reminsced about Sam calling him "boyfriend" when she was about 5 years old. I am sorry I can't be there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.



Love,



Paul, Judy, Ari and Joshi

The Keeshins-

Words cant even begin to explain my sorrow for all of you. Sami was such an amazing and beautiful girl both inside and out. She was so easy to love and i feel honored to have been best friends with such a truly incredible girl. I will cherish each moment I spent with her and the memories that i shared with her in my heart forever. I wake up each morning wishing and hoping this is all a dream, but its not and we all are going to get through this together. Just thinking of her adorable smile or her cute little laugh brings tears to my eyes. She is my role model and my angel from heaven who i love more then anything in the world. G-D bless her and all whose lives she has touched. Sami will always be my best friend forever and i love her!

All my love to the Keeshins!

Love

Sammi Becker

SAMI WAS ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO WAS A GREAT PERSON.SHE WAS SOOOOO NICE TO EVERYONE.WE WERE CLOSE FRIENDS.I AM DEEPLY SADDENED BY THIS TRAGEDY.

SINCERELY,

BLAKE LEVIT

I am so sorry about Sami. I dont have any words to describe how i feel but for anyone who needs to talk, i am here for anything. she was a great girl and is loved by many. we will always remember her! love you sami.. and her family.

Our heartfelt condolences to your family. We have only the fondest memories of Sammi. Jodi,Steven,Ashley,and Blake Levit

Dear Keeshin family,



We are very sad that this had to happen to sweet, loving and cute Sami. She will always be remembered at the gym for her great smile and love for gymnastics. She was a friend to everyone, and she will be forever in our hearts. W e love her and are praying for her daily. She was a great person!!



Love Always,

Laura and Jessie

Dear The Keeshin Family,

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Although I didn't know Sammi well, her loss will be felt.

Sincerely,

Markie Nora

Missy, Randy, Tori, and Nicole,

Our heart felt thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. We will always remember Sammi in the gym. Joy and Beth Kleiman

Dear Missy, Randy & family:



We know you will always miss Samantha. We wanted you to know we were deeply saddened by your loss. We are sending our prayers and love. May this be a time of healing for you and your family.



Our thoughts are with you,

Jill & Marc Partner

Keeshin Family,

I am so sorry for what has happened. I miss Samantha so much. I remember how we used to play together all the time. We were great friends from kindergarten on. She was so smart, friendly, and kind. She always knew how to pick you up when you were down. For this, I will always love and cherish the time I had to spend with Samantha. My love and prayers are with you always.

Love,

Nicole

Randy, Missy,and sisters of Sammi,

On behalf of the Thompson family, we wanted to send our thoughts and prayers to you during this very sad time in your lives. Our paths crossed from time to time while playing baseball or school functions over the years and it was nice to get to know you all, especially Sammi. I know that Katie will miss her. One more star up in Heaven tonight*

Thompson Family (Randy, Barbara, Katie and Michael