Ecclesiastes 3... a time for everything ..a time to weep and a time to laugh  / Mom
Shayna you have taught us so much in the past year and a half.  Not only were "you" amazing but look at your friends and family.  My prayer to Shayna in this very difficult time of year is to make us laugh and smile.  I want to thank everybody who views this website and those who take the time to write even a short message.  You have helped our family more that words can say.  I think you've helped each other too!  But most important you have kept in touch with us and kept Shayna's memory alive through many beautiful thoughts, messages and stories. 

It is so hard this time of year and I think we could all use a smile.  So friends and family, I am asking you to please write your favorite "Shayna Story".  Anyone who knew Shayna for 5 minutes would know that she loved to laugh and be silly.  If  Shayna had one wish for us this holiday season, I think...I know she would want us to do the same.   Again, thank you God for Shayna, and God thank you for her wonderful family and friends...Bring on the stories   

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<3 / Kaitlin Baker (Friend)
*An angel is someone you feel like you've known forever, even though you've just met.*

Shayna-- ^ that is how i feel about you. I didnt know you all through high school but when we did meet i felt like i had known you forever. You are amazing in every way and i know your dancing and smiling down at us. I love you and miss you. I really wish i had the chance to get to know you better and become even better friends with you. But the time we had was precious to me and i will never forget you. You will forever and always be missed. Love you <3 Close

thinking of you  / Clare Loveland (friend)

And where I go, You'll be there with me.
Forever you'll be right here with me...
I'll meet you there, No matter where life takes me to...
I'll meet you there.
<3

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Just passing by  / Diana Clark (Passer By )
I just happened across this website, and it really moved me. 

I have never lost anyone that close to me and can't imagine how painful that must be, but this is surely an awesome tribute to Shayna. 

The world can be such a cruel place, but this is such a nice way to remember someone and share them with people who never got the chance to meet them.

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Always Had a Smile on Her Face  / Jonette Capra (friend (mom of Courtney & Chelsey,dancers at 42nd St Studio, Cranberry Twp.) )

Shayna,
I thought of you today and heard from someone that there were beautiful websites on the internet in your memory. So, I decided to take a look, and yes, there are.  But I am not surprised, for you were a beautiful young woman.  Always one who had a smile on your face and was ready for a good time.  Just the other day, Courtney, Chelsey and I were looking at some old dance photos of the old 42nd Street Studio dancers.  We were all smiling and laughing at the fun times we had there.  Great memories! 
To your family...may you find peace in knowing the love and kindness your daughter gave to others will always be remembered by her old friends.  We will never forget Shayna and you.  Thank you for those great memories!
Jonette Capra

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Thinking of you Shay  / Sara Pawlowski (A friend )

Shay - just dropping a note to let you know I'm thinking of you. The holidays are here, and I've been praying for your family, cuz I know how hard they can be when someone you love is gone and you know they should be here. Stay with them and give them strength and send a message from heaven that you are thinking about them. We all love you, miss you, and think about you everyday. You were a beautiful girl and I know that you're now a beautiful angel. Say hello to my other angel in heaven... I always wonder who you both would be today....

I'm still lovin' angels instead
Sara <3

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My middle child  / Mom
Happy Thanksgiving Shayna, my baby girl...my middle child...you used to tell me that you were the ham between the two pieces of bread.  You certainly were a ham  and I miss you and goofyness so very much.  I am thankful despite my sorrow for the 18 precious years with you in my life.  Reading this website at least 3 times each day, I can see that everyone you knew is thankful for you as well. Let us all live by your mission statement that says to " give thanks to God and live each day knowing that something better will come at the end, but not focus on it so much that we miss the journey"  Dam girl!  You were pretty AND smart!  I love you with every ounce of my being. I miss you with every breath that I take, but I hold on to the promise that we will meet again, for that, I am thankful..  I LOVE YOU...mom Close

A life with an impact larger than life...  / Ben Robertson (Friend of a friend )
I never got the chance to meet you yet I see you often. I see you in my girlfriend rachel zang's smile when she talks about you and in her tears when she misses you. So from a new friend I say to you "go rest high on that mountain" then dance all over it... Close

Miss you!  / Aunti M. (Aunt and Godmother )
Shayna, Every time I see the sky filled with a beautiful pink color I know you are there with me. Since Pap has been so sick, the sky in the morning has been filled almost daily with streaks of pink. I know you are giving me the strength to be there for my mom and dad right now and I know that you are giving him the strength to fight. Continue to watch over him. He still talks about you living with them for that summer. We miss you so much. Things will never be the same. I love you with all my heart and pray that I'll get to see you again someday. You were right when you signed your emails to me "Your Child Sent From God".   You truly were sent from God. You gave so many people such joy in your very short time. I pray for your friends, I know they miss you so much. Give them the strength to realize how precious life is and to live it like we always said with "NO REGRETS". I will always have one regret that you left us too soon.  Love you always, Aunt Mary Kay Close

thinking of you  / Clare Loveland (friend)
shayna-
today i heard someone laugh and it sounded just like you. little things like that remind me of you everyday and let me know that you are with me. i love you and i miss you so much... clare Close

<3 / Song

Sunny days seem to hurt the most
Wear the pain like a heavy coat
I feel you everywhere I go
See your smile, I see your face
I hear you laughing in the rain
Still can't believe your gone

It ain't fair you died to young
Like a story that had just begun
But death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I've been through
Just knowing, no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder, who you'd be today

Would you see the world
Would you chase your dreams
Settle down with a family
I wonder what would you name your babies
Someday's the sky's so blue
I feel like I can talk to you
And I know it might sound crazy

Sunny days seem to hurt the most
I wear the pain like a heavy coat
The only thing that gives me hope
Is I know, I'll see you again someday

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Baby Girl  / Vanessa Upperman (Friend)
Shay,
I miss you so much it's unbelievable! Your picture is pinned in my car so i see you everyday! i miss you so much and i know your watching over me and protecting me!I love you and i just wanted to say hi!
Love always
Vanessa

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Thinking of you angel!  / Lindsay Brinchi (Friend)
You can just feel the details. The bits and pieces you never bothered to put  into words. And you can feel these extreme moments... even if you don't want to.  You put these together, and you get the feel of a person. Enough to know how  much you miss them...I love and miss you so much Shayna...watch over us angel Close

My condolences!  / Tiffeny Howell (Just a Visitor )
There is nothing that I can say to bring any comfort. I lost my baby sister Aug. 31, 2005 due to a blood clot she developed in the hospital after a 4-wheeler accident her name is Trista Greene she was also 18 yrs old. I just wanted to tell you that I am very sorry for your loss. I think the websites help some for comfort. Your Shayna was beautiful and I am sure she left an unforgettable impression on all who knew her I know that my Trista did. Close

you are in my prayers  / Jennifer H. (visitor)
Wow!  Shayna is such a beautiful girl!  I found this site by accident, but it really touched my heart.  I can see what an impact she had on so many people around her. It is obvious God had a plan for her, and though it is hard to understand, he took her home when he did for a reason.  That fact doesn't make her passing any easier, I know, but she had to move on to share her inspiration somewhere else.  I can see how much she is still a part of all of your lives.  That is so awesome!! Keep her with you always. My prayers are with all of you.  To Shayna's mom- what an awesome daughter you raised!  Look at the number of people she inspired in her short time here.  That says a lot about you.  Stay strong. Close

i know your pain  / Beccy Wadsley (passer by )
Shayna reminds me of one of my best friends, she too died in a car accident, in december as a result of an idiot driver. Like Shayna, she had many many friends, and a large family who miss her very much. Gemma had a passion, music, her boyfriends band are releasing their first single on monday, and the album is called 'for Gemma', and she designed the t-shirt before the accident. Everyone has a passion, its just up to each of us to find, luckily our girls found it and got to experience pure happiness before being taken from us.
At her funeral her boyfriend said that the body is there so that the soul can express itself, so just because we cant see her, it doesnt mean that shes not here.i think about that speach everyday, and it helps me to get through it. and i hope it helps you too, even if its just a little bit.
If you only remember one thing of my little message i hope that its this- always wear your seatbelt, and before you get in a car think about who is driving it, because your life is in there hands.
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Shayna / Amirah Amir (visitor)
i lost two of my very best frens in an car accident too. i know the pain i felt wasnt as strong as the pain yout family felt. but with what ive seen and read, you were very l0ved and im sure you still are. <3 Close

Your purpose  / Aunt Mary Kay (Godmother and Aunt )
Shayna, I don't think I'll ever be able to understand and I know whatever God's reason was will never be good enough for me but I trust in Him. I am starting to realize your purpose on earth. You made us laugh and you still make me smile in all the memories I carry inside. I'm realizing that we all have a talent and we all know one of your many was to dance. I know in my heart that your dancing was your way of praying. So I know that you prayed while you danced every moment of every day. I can still hear your feet tapping. Dance in the heavens so we can hear you, baby. Since we can't have you at our side we will have to hold you in our hearts. I'm trying the best I can Shayna. Sometimes taking two steps forward and three back, but I'm trying. Uncle Bob tears up when we talk about you and misses you so much. We talk about you often with Nick, Andy, Jamie and Connie and our conversations always end in laughter-Thanks to you. I pray you help us find peace in our hearts. I wear my dancing angel all the time close to my heart. I love you Shay.   Watch over us. Tell Baby Lewis and Louie we all said Hi. What a party you must have going on. Forever in my heart, Auntie M. Close

i understand  / Chloe (vistor)
 my brother got killed in a car accident , he was 26 and left behind a beautiful 3 year old daughter, i think this is an amazing way to help us through, creating a memorial site has really helped me and my family through! here is a poem to help you through!

There's a special place in my heart
that only you can touch -
a place where I can go and feel you near.
Throughout the day I think of you.
I see your smile, hear your voice
and in my thoughts you lovingly appear.
The way we loved each other
makes it hard to be apart
so when I can't hold you in my arms,
I hold you in my heart.

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I miss you angel  / Lindsay Brinchi (friend)
Shay,
I come to your website a lot and I look at all your pictures and think about you so much. I miss you a lot. I remember the first night when you came with all of us to visit Sheryl, oh that was so fun!! I really miss the Chi Chi's days with you and how retarded you, me and clare would be and I will never forget when you used my costume for halloween, which I havent worn since and never will. We had a lot of fun times together and I just wish I could have one more day to hang out with you or see you. Not a day goes by I don't think of you.....love you
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