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Steve Kennedy
10/20/2009 18:48
We will miss you much, Leigh!!!
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Chris Vandevert
10/21/2009 14:12
Dear Friends and Family of Leigh,
I wish for everyone my deepest hopes for peace and harmony to help you overcome this seemingly insurmountable loss. Leigh was among the most intelligent, fun, funny, beautiful young women to grace this planet. Her spirit will always be with us and he humor will never be forgotten.
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Jeremy Helfand
10/21/2009 15:49
Leigh worked for me at Advertising.com. I remember her as a smart, tenacious, sophisticated and motivated account manager and salesperson. More importantly, I remember her as a kind and good-hearted person that her colleagues loved to be around. My thoughts and deepest sympathies to Leigh's entire family.
- Jeremy Helfand
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chip frigon
10/21/2009 17:04
I was stunned to learn of Leigh's passing from a mutual friend last night. I worked with her during her time at Elan, and remember the energy and tenacity she brought to whatever she was working on.
My heart goes out to her family & friends...
-chip-
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Lucy Ludwig
10/21/2009 21:18
To Leigh's family and friends, My condolences. I knew Leigh at Elan and knew after her departure there the deep value of the research she conducted. I know she added good to the world. Bless you all and bless her spirit. -Lucy
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Karen Broderick
10/21/2009 21:50
Lord have mercy! I was so shocked to here of her passing and was just hit to the core. We were such good friends when I met her at Elan. we had so many good times and laughs. The joy in her spirit was infectious. I spent a many of nights crashing on her floor in Noe Valley. She was so giving and gentle with a happy soul. I loved her so much and even when I was down if i got to see her face I was cheered up at once! I would make fun of her clunky shoes and she would make fun of my Lizard collection. Damn girl I will see you on the other side and I light a candle for you Tonight! Love Karenska or Karrotten as she would call me when need be! K
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Amanda Field
10/22/2009 17:29
I remember Leigh, graceful yet fierce on the soccer field when we were growing up, always much more talented than me at the game, a capable goal-scorer and defender, an essential player who never lorded her natural talent over any one. Later, in the long hauls back to the Palisades on the Marlborough bus, in the hour or so that it took to get home, while I looked out the window and fought off carsickness, Leigh was steadfast, doing her homework, dedicated but always up for fun, as we twisted our way down Sunset.
Then, in the past few years, seeing Leigh in San Francisco: vibrant, buoyant, a real beauty radiating from the inside out. Leigh, The last time I visited you, my 10-month old son played with your therapeutic massage balls and did a poor job staying in Wasabi's good graces. Even then you said you wanted to get past this, to move on to the next chapter of your life. I don't know why things happen the way they do. Nothing's fair. But that fierce grace so evident in our early days on the soccer field was with you when I saw you last.You are so brave.
Harry, Jon, Lani, and family: my heart goes out to you.
Love, Mandy
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Jim Hu
10/23/2009 09:50
A bite of sushi. A pint of black and tan. The Stone Roses. Alfred Hitchcock films. Love in the Time of Cholera. Sprints up the Lyon steps. The Whole Foods on Franklin. A stroll through Brooklyn Botanical garden. Soul food in Harlem. Selfless devotion to friends in need. Laughter during dark moments.
These are all lasting imprints in my life that will always bring back memories of my dear friend Leigh.
Jim Hu
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Hillary Brown
10/23/2009 15:02
To Harry, Lani, Jim, Jon and Liz,
I'm wishing I could be with you all today for Leigh's memorial service. Please know that I am thinking of you all down here in Los Angeles.
This past year has been a rough one for you all as you helped Leigh fight against her terrible illness. Please take care of yourselves, as you have taken care of Leigh.
Phil & I smile when we think of our visit with Leigh & Harry this summer. Hanging with Leigh always meant a lot of laughs and goofy gossip. Leigh will be greatly missed.
With Love,
Hillary
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Liz Platzker
10/23/2009 19:38
I remember Leigh as if I'd seen her yesterday, though it's been more than 25 years. The Leigh that I remember was a beautiful ,sweet, kind, little girl; I baby sat Leigh and Jon when they were young. Jon was always very active and full of energy, a bit of a handful. In contrast, Leigh was intuitive, reserved and a bit grown up for a little girl. The three of us always had a good time together, especially when the day culminated in eating chocolate covered macadamia nuts that Lani & Jim had brought back from Hawaii.
Over the years, my mother, one of Lani's college friends, kept me up to date with all of the wonderful things that Leigh had done. Looking through the photos on this site, I realize that Leigh grew up from a little girl into a beautiful woman. And I wish I'd kept in touch.
Lani, Jim, Jon, Liz and Harry I felt both shock and a great sense of loss when I heard of Leigh's death. I want to let you know that you have my greatest sympathy, and my heart is truly saddened. Leigh was a beautiful woman and a wonderful person. I know that her passing will not only leave a void in your lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew her. If there is anything that I can do to help you in anyway, please do not hesitate to contact me at anytime.
My thoughts are with you,
Liz Platzker
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Claire Cowan
10/27/2009 18:14
I was so sorry to hear about Leigh’s illness and her passing. I met Leigh during those first crazy Freshman days at Tufts, wandering around the dorms in giant packs, but didn’t really get to know her until we both ended up in SF. I remember raucous dinner parties, a pilgrimage to see the X-Files movie, a fabulous girls weekend in San Diego. Leigh was one of the few people on the planet who could get me to go do a dance club. I laughed to read Karen’s note about Leigh’s clunky shoes. I loved (and tried vainly to emulate) her shoe collection and still insist that clunky shoes should never go out of style. It saddens me so much that such a generous, loving, free-spirited girl is gone. I will always treasure the good times in our roaring 20s and my memories of her.
With much love,
Claire Cowan
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Emma Stockwell
10/28/2009 14:49
I am so very sad. I knew Leigh at Elan. She made work fun, and brightened up any room. I lost touch with her, but always assumed I would see her again. This planet is a better place for having had her on it.
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Catherine Vitale
11/19/2009 06:19
I knew Leigh through my friend and colleague, Harry. Though I was only in her company a few times, her warmth and light is what I think of. I will never forget the look on Harry's face when he told me he thanks God every day for Leigh. I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of her passing. I know she will live in the hearts of all that knew and loved her. My heart goes out to her family and I hope in time you will find peace and closure.
I'm very sorry to hear of Leigh's passing. I taught her in Science at Marlborough School. She was always cheery, perceptive, engaged and turned in high quality work. She sounds as if she turned into a remarkable adult, and I feel blessed to have known her in her formative years.
My kindest regards to her family -- this is heartbreaking.
One of the greatest people I have ever met. A truly magnificent human being whose life and existence touched so many people in such a significant way. I feel blessed to have been her friend. I feel blessed to have been her friend.
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