WeRemember

Building empathy for each other's struggles & space for each other's grief through the stories of people missing from our lives. (Curated by @alexjgoldstein)

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JOSEPH WOLF, 87, of Pennsylvania, passed away on March 25, 2023.

"An expert wordsmith, he crafted greeting cards with one-of-a-kind messages full of love, wisdom, encouragement, validation and often farming-influenced expressions."

https://t.co/sCuDqshDdx

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"She never missed a weekly Kabbalat Shabbat sing-a-long or the opportunity to take her girls shopping. On their car rides home, they blasted Shania Twain and Gloria Estefan, belting the words while laughing hysterically."

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ROBERT DANCZYK, 79, of Wisconsin, passed away from cancer on April 3, 2023.

"He loved sweets and salty, buttery popcorn, (especially while watching M.A.S.H. after the nightly news and sharing with whichever kids snuck downstairs to join him)."

https://t.co/9QP4vpAmg9

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MARCIA KATZ, 65, of Florida, died of pancreatic cancer on March 26, 2023.

"She died as she lived– fiercely smiling, wearing her signature blue glasses, surrounded by family, mouthing the words to James Taylor songs."

https://t.co/5YZRDdavyy

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DWYN BELDEN-WHITMILL, 89, of Kansas, passed away on March 9, 2023.

"Every day at 5:00  p.m. sharp, she would listen to music and have a 'toddy' consisting of Bourbon and 7-up, because 'It's 5 o'clock somewhere!'"

https://t.co/VN0J40429t

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Media coverage of Ja'shawn's passing can be found here: https://t.co/C4aXCYgxst

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JA'SHAWN "JAY" POIRIER, 16, of Texas, was shot and killed in front of his high school on March 20, 2023.

"He was a nice, sweet, kind boy who just liked to play sports and hang out with his family...Nobody was after him, it was just a boy that just came out started shooting..."

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LARRY "RUDY" CULHANE, 72, of Nebraska, died of prostate cancer on March 19, 2023.

"His spare time was spent watching the SF Giants, attending concerts, reading, walking, enjoying time with his grandchildren, and having a cold one."

https://t.co/65DSQw40mG

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Link to Daniel's full obituary can be found here: https://t.co/aeiVtYN6zE

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DANIEL WILSON, 69, of Oregon, passed away on July 20, 2020.

"Known for his heart of gold, this retired school custodian loved the kids he worked with, giving back to the community...He loved dragons, animals, and NASCAR. His presence is missed by all that knew him."

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Link to Victor's full obituary: https://t.co/8dj3fHWcgy

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VICTOR CRUZ FRIAS, 84, of New Mexico, passed away on March 27, 2023.

"...Victor’s superpower was his tolerance for the spiciest chili he could find. It wasn’t spicy enough, unless beads of sweat were forming on his nose and forehead, and tears welled up in his eyes."

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RAMONCITO "CITO" CRUZADA, 73, of Texas, passed away on April 3, 2023.

"He was surrounded by his family and he took his final breath as Cyndy, his devoted wife of 54 years, finished singing his favorite Beatles song 'And I Love Her.'"

https://t.co/BoCnxQ5EXp

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CAPRICE BROWN, 60, of Virginia, passed away from pancreatic cancer on March 11, 2023.

"Above all, Caprice was a giver. She truly knew how to be a friend. Her abiding principle was: Love is seeing a need and filling it."

https://t.co/mnw81oWbfR

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Trevor's full obituary can be found here: https://t.co/2EbLLvZelx

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TREVOR HANSON, 27, of Wisconsin, lost his battle with addiction on March 25, 2023.

"He was an avid hiker, camper & explorer who enjoyed nothing more than being in nature. He often traveled across the country with his beloved dog, Buddha, in search of new & exciting experiences."

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Elizabeth's full obituary can be found here: https://t.co/JZfGB1HuRm

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ELIZABETH "BETTY" BEDNAROWSKI, 80, of New York, passed away on April 1, 2023.

"When her youngest started school, Betty went back into the workforce and found another career - 'Queen' of Subway. She worked there for 34 years until Alzheimer's disease forced her to retire at 70."

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Full obituary for Carolyn can be found here: https://t.co/0NMd5Us0wj

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CAROLYN PATTERSON, 71, of Indiana, passed away on March 23, 2023.

"Carolyn was delivered by a midwife rather than at the segregated hospital where Black patients were restricted to the screened in back porch. Unfortunately, Carolyn's mother, Clara Lee died giving birth."