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February 19th @ 1:19 p.m. from a friend:
Laura, dear...You and me, the oldest here, Baby Boomer Hippies...we spoke the same language and sang the same songs. This on will always make me think of you:
"Oh the sisters of Mercy, they are not departed of gone.
They were waiting for me when I thought that I just can't go on.
And they brought me their comfort, and later they brought me their song.
Oh, I hope you run into them,
you who've been traveling so long."
February 19th, @ 1:37 p.m. from a friend:
Laura was one of the people you don't often get to meet. She was genuinely kind, she was genuinely committed to her life & beliefs, and she was genuinely loved. I feel truly honored to have known her.
February 21st @ 9:36 a.m. from Tyler Gilpin (nephew):
I remember spending long weekends with my Aunt Laura when I was younger. We wouldn't really go anywhere, I would just stay with her at her house and we'd talk for hours.
I didn't know it then, but these were some of the most important moments of my entire life. She has had such a profound influence on me. I don't want to to know what kind of a person I'd be without her.
Laura taught me everything that I know about kindness. She taught me everything that I know about hope. Because of her, I know that the Universe still contains magic if you'll only step closer or back away.
I love you, Aunt Laura. Thank you so much for everything you've done for me, I am who I am because of you.
-Tyler Gilpin
February 23rd @ 3:34 a/m/ from a friend:
When I am not sure, I think of the twinkle and urgent gestures of this radiant star. Then I know we have to charge forward. She would not have wanted it any other way.