It was one of the most moving things I've witnessed. The band played some awesome pieces of music and some of the family was there. They had a table set up with her picture and some post cards that we could write on to give our support to the family. ... I didn't know her well... but I cried. I really.. really don't like the world. Some things that happen are just so... wrong. So unjustified. She better get one hott husband.
I wanted to tell the parents how much their daughter felt me feel welcome in my class, but so many students surrounded the couple, and I didn't want to get in the way of Kat's close friends. Then, when they were crossing by me, I had to tell them what Kat meant to me. I reached out and laid my hand on what I presume was the father's shoulder. When I told him that Kat had been so kind to me, he asked if I wanted to talk with her mom. I guess, now that I think about it, it was probably a family member who was offering the mother support as she went among her daughter's friends to hear their condolences. When I told her about Kat, she hugged me, telling me how good it was of me to tell her that. I would not have expected her to do something like that. She is definitely one awesome lady. I hope she continues to find out the great things her daughter did for all she met.
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