Hello everyone, my name is Katie Harris. I am one of Grace's closest friends, and I am here to share a story about our dear friend who we have recently lost. Grace was a one-of-a-kind person. She had a smile that could light up the room and a heart full of love for everyone around her. She was always there for her friends, no matter what, and she always knew how to make us laugh, even in the toughest of times. But unfortunately, our hearts are heavy as we have to say goodbye to Grace much sooner than we ever imagined. On 12/2/2025 at 1 pm, Grace passed away, leaving behind a void in us that can never be filled. It breaks my heart to say goodbye to her, but I find solace in knowing that she is no longer in pain and can finally be at peace. As we all mourn the loss of our dear friend, we want to honor her memory by organizing a memorial service and candle lighting. Grace would want all of her close friends and family to come together and celebrate her life. However, her parents have planned something in New York, which many of us are unable to attend. So, I have taken it upon myself to plan something for Grace here, where we can all come together and remember her. But I am facing some challenges myself due to my current medical situation, and as a result, I am out of work. This has put me in a difficult financial position, and I am unable to make this happen alone. Therefore, I am reaching out to all of you for some help. I know it's not an easy thing to ask, but for Grace, I am willing to put my pride aside. If anyone can share this message or donate even a dollar, it would mean the world to me. Grace deserves to be remembered, and I want to make this a beautiful and meaningful remembrance for her. I will share the details of the service and candle lighting as soon as everything is finalized. If any of you have pictures, favorite memories, or music that you would like to share with me to add to the event, please do so. Every little contribution will go towards paying for the venue, decorations, food, and drinks. And any extra money earned will go to Grace's daughter mary, who is struggling to understand why her mom isn't here anymore. We all know how much Grace loved her daughter, and I want to ensure that she is taken care of even in her absence. So, please join me in making this happen for our dear friend who left us too soon. She would want us to come together and celebrate her life, and together we can make that happen. Thank you for listening, and I hope to see you all at the service. Let's make Grace's remembrance a beautiful one, just like she was. Thank you.
