It is still so surreal, unbelieveable, unfathamble, horrific, deeply saddening and extremely heart wrenching. The memories of almost 20 years of friendship have been flooding my mind for the past 2 days. Back to high school, sleeping in bed with you b/c Jenn would have decked me if I would have made a sound! 9th grade chorus and our harmonizing of Infant Holy in the elevator in Daytona. Never ending laughter every time the three of us were in the same room together. Helping me with my sick children in the ER - pulling them around in the wagon just to be sweet. The three of us had recently shared a deep conversation with each other, and how important we were in each other's lives. I'm blessed for having that as one of my last memories of you - sharing tears and laughter thru tears. You stood behind me when I needed you and defended me like only you could. I am so honored that you were my friend. That I have these memories and that I can still hear your voice saying, "Hey Hump!" You have taken a piece of all of our hearts with you and to say that you will be missed is an understatement. I promise you that I will take care of your sister. I will watch her with my life, she will make you proud of her. I will see you again one day, and I hope you're there to greet me with that beautiful smile of yours and big open arms and we will spend the entire time laughing.
To: Captins Karen and David Coholich, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of your family in this very cloudy period of your lives. Just remember that the God that gave this beautiful flower to you for 32 years required her beauty in heaven next to him. He allowed us time to see his love in her smile each day of her life here on earth. I pray that you will lean on him for all your needs during these times. Remember he is the same God yesterday, today and forever. Your friend and co-worker, Andre' M. Todd (Retired Assistant Chief)
I will miss seeing you guys walking side by side.I love to have lunch with you guys you just kept me laughing all the time. The burping just was outstanding>>LOL.... You guys did that well it was like a song..Jen burp then Michelle.. I use to love the fact that you guys looked out for each other wheater it was work or home..At work you guys would walk from your department to help the other ,even though Michelle use to say to me I think i am better with the kids:)..She had the most pleasant smile..I loved working with her.. You guys would make each other lunch and get mad when it wasn't enough meat on it or the other one didnt take the bread crust from around the sandwich.. I loved you 2 together.Michelle will be greatly missed..
It is hard to find the words to say. I remember playing soccer with you...going on out of state tournaments and getting in trouble because we decided it would be fun to set the fire alarms off. Or, being locked in a hotel rrom with some pretty shady characters, laughing the whole time about it. Fun always followed you. I will remember you always as the last time I saw you when we went out for Jennifer's birthday-funny, beautiful, and not afraid to say anything. I will truly miss you, Michelle. Our hearts are breaking...you were taken too soon from us. But we will all meet again and what a joyous time that will be. Watch over us and we will keep your memory alive.
The very first time I saw Michelle she was on a stretcher being wheeled into the trauma room by EMS at the GMC ER and I was her nurse. Someone mentioned she was a nursing student on her way to school when she was involved in an accident. A few years later I met Jennifer and Michelle again when they started their nursing residency in the ED. Both girls reminded me of the day Michelle came in as a trauma patient. The one thing I reminder the most about Michelle was her amazing smile and sense of humor. She could take a very unpleasant situation and find humor in it. She was spontaneous and funloving. She had a very special bond with Jennifer and they always looked out for and took care of each other. Michelle will be so missed by the GMC ED family. Thank you Michelle for sharing a part of your life with us and touching the lives of your little patients. We will not forget you.
I have so many fond memories of Michelle I don't even know where to start. I remember when we first met at a party, we clicked immediately and had so much fun together. She was always so easy to talk to, we spent so much time laughing and talking about life. I remember Michelle, Jen and I going camping together and dancing around the fire all night. I remember watching movies at the apartment and playing with Sebastian. Going to concerts and festivals. Playing "Charlie's Angels" outside a hotel when we were supposed to be at a wedding reception. Walking miles to a gas station in our socks and our pjs when it was snowing outside just so we could get a snack and laughing the entire way. I remember reading Michelle and Jen's nursing books and deciding that's what I wanted to be. I remember no matter what we were doing we were laughing and enjoying life. That's how Michelle was...such a joy to be around and goofy as could be. She was an amazing person who touched many lives. She has definitely given me the gift of lasting memories that always put a smile on my face. She is truly loved and will be truly missed. Meredith Cherry Mullinix
I only met Michelle a few times. What is funny is she is someone you immediately like. I know both her parents and I find it hard to understand why such bad things happen to the best of people. It is amazingly unfair and sad. I wish I could chnage it somehow. I just have to believe you all will see her again. As I said I really liked her. No telling how many lives she made a positive difference to in her time here with us. She will be missed. My heart bleeds for you Karen and David and the girls.
I did not know michelle very well but everytime she saw me she always said hi. That was her way, a big smile for everyone. She was the type of person you liked the first time you meet them. The kind of person that makes you believe that humans can be kind and good. She will be missed.
For those of you who know this family for any length of time, you will understand the great love and bond each has with each other. 27 years ago Tom, Karen, Michelle and Jennifer opened their home and hearts to us. We shared many years of celebrations and a few sorrows. Years later we had the great opportunity to also be part of David's family. You have been unbelievably amazing with the girl's over the years.
While Karen,Susie and I all survived nursing school ourselves... the study sessions always had sweet breaks when the girls would come in giggling and laughing. And YES...they burped back then too!!
We have so many memories...Jeep rides, snow ball fights, ken tickling both girls like crazy, and the ever creative Halloween costumes. They grew to be beautiful, loving women who loved a good time.
I shared with Karen that "I am not sure I know how to say one's name without the other. Michelle will always be Jennifer's "mirror image" Jennifer may feel lost right now, but she will find the strength through the family's love, support and faith- in time"
We love you McElroy/ Coholich families, Ken, Patty and Keenan Lebron
I only knew Michelle for a short time, however she always made me feel welcomed. You never saw her have a bad day or a frown on her face. She was always smiling, so much so that you couldnt help smile long after she walked away. She was and is a very beautiful woman and her spirit I think will always be in the ED. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May God Bless each and every one of you.
We all are just praying, loving, and thinking about our dear friends. WE LOVE YOU ALL!!! Karen, David, and Jennifer.... PLEASE call if you need ANYTHING.... We LOVE YOU TOO Michelle.....You are a beautiful angel watching over each and everyone of us now..Goodbye for now but we will see you again my love...
I was in shock when I first heard the news. It had been almost 15 years since I had seen Jennifer and Michelle. They came into Stone Creek Tavern where I was working a few months back and it was like we picked back up where we left off in High School, joking, laughing and talking about soccer.
Michelle will be greatly missed. She had a way a way about her that made you love her the first time you met her. Just seeing her smile would make me smile.
Jennifer, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
It is still so surreal, unbelieveable, unfathamble, horrific, deeply saddening and extremely heart wrenching. The memories of almost 20 years of friendship have been flooding my mind for the past 2 days. Back to high school, sleeping in bed with you b/c Jenn would have decked me if I would have made a sound! 9th grade chorus and our harmonizing of Infant Holy in the elevator in Daytona. Never ending laughter every time the three of us were in the same room together. Helping me with my sick children in the ER - pulling them around in the wagon just to be sweet. The three of us had recently shared a deep conversation with each other, and how important we were in each other's lives. I'm blessed for having that as one of my last memories of you - sharing tears and laughter thru tears. You stood behind me when I needed you and defended me like only you could. I am so honored that you were my friend. That I have these memories and that I can still hear your voice saying, "Hey Hump!" You have taken a piece of all of our hearts with you and to say that you will be missed is an understatement. I promise you that I will take care of your sister. I will watch her with my life, she will make you proud of her. I will see you again one day, and I hope you're there to greet me with that beautiful smile of yours and big open arms and we will spend the entire time laughing.
ReplyDeleteTo: Captins Karen and David Coholich,
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of your family in this very cloudy period of your lives. Just remember that the God that gave this beautiful flower to you for 32 years required her beauty in heaven next to him. He allowed us time to see his love in her smile each day of her life here on earth.
I pray that you will lean on him for all your needs during these times.
Remember he is the same God yesterday, today and forever.
Your friend and co-worker,
Andre' M. Todd
(Retired Assistant Chief)
I will miss seeing you guys walking side by side.I love to have lunch with you guys you just kept me laughing all the time. The burping just was outstanding>>LOL.... You guys did that well it was like a song..Jen burp then Michelle.. I use to love the fact that you guys looked out for each other wheater it was work or home..At work you guys would walk from your department to help the other ,even though Michelle use to say to me I think i am better with the kids:)..She had the most pleasant smile..I loved working with her.. You guys would make each other lunch and get mad when it wasn't enough meat on it or the other one didnt take the bread crust from around the sandwich.. I loved you 2 together.Michelle will be greatly missed..
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to find the words to say. I remember playing soccer with you...going on out of state tournaments and getting in trouble because we decided it would be fun to set the fire alarms off. Or, being locked in a hotel rrom with some pretty shady characters, laughing the whole time about it. Fun always followed you. I will remember you always as the last time I saw you when we went out for Jennifer's birthday-funny, beautiful, and not afraid to say anything. I will truly miss you, Michelle. Our hearts are breaking...you were taken too soon from us. But we will all meet again and what a joyous time that will be. Watch over us and we will keep your memory alive.
ReplyDeleteThe very first time I saw Michelle she was on a stretcher being wheeled into the trauma room by EMS at the GMC ER and I was her nurse. Someone mentioned she was a nursing student on her way to school when she was involved in an accident. A few years later I met Jennifer and Michelle again when they started their nursing residency in the ED. Both girls reminded me of the day Michelle came in as a trauma patient. The one thing I reminder the most about Michelle was her amazing smile and sense of humor. She could take a very unpleasant situation and find humor in it. She was spontaneous and funloving. She had a very special bond with Jennifer and they always looked out for and took care of each other. Michelle will be so missed by the GMC ED family. Thank you Michelle for sharing a part of your life with us and touching the lives of your little patients. We will not forget you.
ReplyDeleteBetty Guthrie
Former ED Shift Supervisor
I have so many fond memories of Michelle I don't even know where to start. I remember when we first met at a party, we clicked immediately and had so much fun together. She was always so easy to talk to, we spent so much time laughing and talking about life. I remember Michelle, Jen and I going camping together and dancing around the fire all night. I remember watching movies at the apartment and playing with Sebastian. Going to concerts and festivals. Playing "Charlie's Angels" outside a hotel when we were supposed to be at a wedding reception. Walking miles to a gas station in our socks and our pjs when it was snowing outside just so we could get a snack and laughing the entire way. I remember reading Michelle and Jen's nursing books and deciding that's what I wanted to be. I remember no matter what we were doing we were laughing and enjoying life. That's how Michelle was...such a joy to be around and goofy as could be. She was an amazing person who touched many lives. She has definitely given me the gift of lasting memories that always put a smile on my face. She is truly loved and will be truly missed.
ReplyDeleteMeredith Cherry Mullinix
I only met Michelle a few times. What is funny is she is someone you immediately like. I know both her parents and I find it hard to understand why such bad things happen to the best of people. It is amazingly unfair and sad. I wish I could chnage it somehow. I just have to believe you all will see her again. As I said I really liked her. No telling how many lives she made a positive difference to in her time here with us.
ReplyDeleteShe will be missed.
My heart bleeds for you Karen and David and the girls.
I did not know michelle very well but everytime she saw me she always said hi. That was her way, a big smile for everyone. She was the type of person you liked the first time you meet them. The kind of person that makes you believe that humans can be kind and good. She will be missed.
ReplyDeleteFor those of you who know this family for any length of time, you will understand the great love and bond each has with each other. 27 years ago Tom, Karen, Michelle and Jennifer opened their home and hearts to us. We shared many years of celebrations and a few sorrows. Years later we had the great opportunity to also be part of David's family. You have been unbelievably amazing with the girl's over the years.
ReplyDeleteWhile Karen,Susie and I all survived nursing school ourselves... the study sessions always had sweet breaks when the girls would come in giggling and laughing. And YES...they burped back then too!!
We have so many memories...Jeep rides, snow ball fights, ken tickling both girls like crazy, and the ever creative Halloween costumes. They grew to be beautiful, loving women who loved a good time.
I shared with Karen that "I am not sure I know how to say one's name without the other. Michelle will always be Jennifer's "mirror image" Jennifer may feel lost right now, but she will find the strength through the family's love, support and faith- in time"
We love you McElroy/ Coholich families,
Ken, Patty and Keenan Lebron
I only knew Michelle for a short time, however she always made me feel welcomed. You never saw her have a bad day or a frown on her face. She was always smiling, so much so that you couldnt help smile long after she walked away. She was and is a very beautiful woman and her spirit I think will always be in the ED. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May God Bless each and every one of you.
ReplyDeleteWe all are just praying, loving, and thinking about our dear friends. WE LOVE YOU ALL!!! Karen, David, and Jennifer.... PLEASE call if you need ANYTHING.... We LOVE YOU TOO Michelle.....You are a beautiful angel watching over each and everyone of us now..Goodbye for now but we will see you again my love...
ReplyDeleteI was in shock when I first heard the news. It had been almost 15 years since I had seen Jennifer and Michelle. They came into Stone Creek Tavern where I was working a few months back and it was like we picked back up where we left off in High School, joking, laughing and talking about soccer.
ReplyDeleteMichelle will be greatly missed. She had a way a way about her that made you love her the first time you met her. Just seeing her smile would make me smile.
Jennifer, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Heather Slayton Layson