Shock and Dismay  / Thom Schmit (Friend)
I live in China and I did not know this happened. Nik, I am sorry for you loss. You are in my prayers. 

Aimee and I worked at Kings and were in theater productions together. We also doubled for prom my senior year. I will always remember her as a beam of light. She had a smile that was catching and a cool girl attitude that never let you down.

I feel honored to have known such a special person as Aimee.

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Miss u cuz  / Jamie Johnson (First cousin )

I'm sorry for not staying closer to you, and Nik as well. I can not forgive my self for that. We always had so much fun when you came back to Waterloo swinging on Grandma Pats old swing playing Star Wars. God that seems like an eternity ago. It still has't sunk in yet that you have been called away from us. No one knows when your number will be called to come home. It isn't fair to any one. You weren't supposed to be the first to go! I miss you cuz!!!!! Life is short, and I will see you soon. Miss you, Jamie.

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My sweet girl  / Tina Cooper (Favorite Aunt Tina )

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

I'm still greatly missing you sweet girl.

Forever Your Favorite Aunt Tina

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Tribute to Aimee...  / Cathy (Best Friend )

I’ve sat down to write this several times, with little success. Mostly because the idea of writing a tribute to you brings to the surface all of the things I wish I had said to you, or said to you more often, when you were here.

But, nonetheless, here we are, with me needing to write a tribute to you. Oh, honey, you don’t even know.

How do I put you into words?

You were a friend like no other. Your smile lit up rooms and hearts. Your humor was honest, genuine, and capable of soothing broken hearts and brightening the worst of days. Your love was unconditional, all-accepting, and true. You gave of yourself in every part of your life and never asked the cost, and required nothing in return. You were your family’s pride, your friends’ most trusted confidant, and everyone’s “most likely to be there if you needed someone”.

Your friendship has been a constant in my life for more than a decade, a solid grabbing point amidst chaos, and a large part of who I am. To consider my future without you is…staggering. Painful. Confusing.

Moments of denial still sweep over me every day. The urge to pick up the phone and call you has not lessened. The hope that it’s you when my phone rings hasn’t either. My brain has not caught up with the loss yet, and still puts you at the front of the mental list before I ever check the caller ID.  I don’t imagine it will cease any time soon, and I don't mind that, because for that split second, I can remember what it felt like when I didn’t have to face the rest of my life without you.

I will never forget our last day together, which was too short, but which we were sure would not be the last. That last time you got out of my van, turned back, and shot me that smile and said “See ya!”, I said the same. And we hugged. But not for long enough. I would pay more than I can say to have made it last longer, to have held you closer and told you that I loved you.  I know I told you on the 21st when you called about the baby, but I would have liked to have told you one more time.

Jackson will never remember having known you. Samantha will most likely forget much of what she knows of you. Those realities break my heart, because you loved them so much, and because they helped you decide that you wanted to be a momma. But we will make sure they hear of you, learn about who you were, what you stood for, and how much you have meant to Greg and to me.

There is not enough time to write down and spell out everything we’ve shared - the laughs, the tears, and most importantly, everything that we pulled each other through, pushed each other over, and gave each other strength to persevere past. I carry it all with me, and I believe that you carry it with you. And I hope that you can see and feel how much I love you, and how much I will miss you, every day, until I see you again.

I love you.  I will always love you.  Please stay close to all of us, check in on Samantha in preschool once in a while, and know that you are always in our hearts.

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Aimee.. / Kristy Lincoln (Homie, Friend, you name it )
Aimee, Faimee as i called ya, lol...we had some of my best memories in middle school and high school together, pam on moms kitchen floor, down hill skiing on the coffee table...You get a silver...it hurts everyday to know your not here, i still havent excepted it, maybeif i dont then it wont hurt as much. I go to your page everyday and hope to read another blog, but it doesnt happen... i just dont understand it....i miss you sooo much Close

I am in no way a religious person....  / Sam Faley (Casual Friend )
But you don't have to be for those we loved  to live on. Aimee, I attended your funeral last week, and it was packed. Those that knew you even a little loved you, and for good reason, you were and will always be an amazing individual.
       Funny story, it was Febuary, 2007, and there was a Sudden Change show, you were all giddy and glowing because Nik had just purposed to you on Valentines day. I congradulated you and joked that you guys should get a Mario and Princess Peach cake topper. You then laughed and precided to tell me that you had already looked online for one.  I thought that that was the most awesome thing ever. You were always awesome like that.
        Now your family and friends miss you terribly, but I would like to say that you always inspired laughs, smiles, and an all around good time, even while you are gone. Close

a shocking loss  / Matt Moseman (friend)
What an unbelievable tragedy.  Aimee was such a wonderful, fun loving person.  A light has gone out in the world. Close

Dear Friend  / Debbie A. (Friend of Cathy's )
Aimee, we never met, but I've heard so many stories about you from Cathy that I feel as if I know you. 

Last week, when Cathy called me, my heart cracked open as I listened to her sobbing on the other end of the line.  I agreed with her then, as I still do -- you have gone too soon, and in your departure, left many, many broken hearts along the way.  It is a testament to your great spirit and kind soul that I miss you -- I miss you for my sweet friend Cathy -- and I didn't even know you. 

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Missing you  / Julia S. (Friend of friend )
I only knew you through the wonderful things Cathy always said about you.  She was your best friend and you are sorely missed. Close

Though I did not know you  / Mandy Conway
Though I did not know you Aimee, I know those you surrounded yourself with. Please take pride that they will continue to live on as your love guides them. And know that your life has touched the lives of many more... Close

To My Wife  / Nikolas Bunger (Husband)
     It's been more than a week since you departed.  I miss you so much.  I have not gotten any closer to accepting this paradigm shift in reality.  My heart and soul ache for you.  I know you would want me to lift my head up and carry on with my life but you were my life.  I know a new life awaits me but I'm not ready for it yet.  Someday, I will take on that new life.

     We had such a unique connection.  At times I couldn't believe how beautifully we complimented each other.  We were not the same person by any stretch but we loved in a way more profound than I ever imagined possible.  I'll never forget bringing you home on our wedding night and together cried tears of pure happiness in the closest of intimate embraces. I'll never forget the day you told me we were bringing a new soul into this world.  I leaped out of bed at the sound of you sobbing on the phone.  I remember thinking "oh no, something awful has happened".  You met me in the hallway and I held you for what seemed like an eternity until you finally were able to say "We're having a BABY!" We hugged and cried together.  Life was perfect. Nothing on earth made me happier than to see your heart full of love and joy. I loved you with every part of my being.

     I would never want you to worry about me.  I will make you proud.  I will live my life in honor of you who taught me all I know in my heart of love. You will always be my love, my wife and my life forever.

Until the 3 of us are reunited...

Love, your husband,
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