Her Final Post — A Sunset Before the Darkness
Just hours before her death, Rachel shared a new Facebook cover photo. It showed a breathtaking sunset over the ocean — shades of gold, rose, and lavender melting into one another. Her caption read: “Forever chasing sunsets. Wishing we were back in Greece.”
Who Rachel Was — A Light in Every Room
Rachel grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois, where she was known for her kindness, warmth, and charisma. She excelled academically, graduating cum laude from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. She built her career in Human Resources, where her empathy and communication skills flourished.
She was:
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a former cheerleader
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a talented track athlete
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a natural leader
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a person who truly listened
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the kind of friend who checked in, remembered birthdays, and brought comfort where it was neededContinue reading…