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Holly's Dad Steven 21:10:55 - 10/02/05
September 30th was Holly's 29th Birthday, and here in Michigan the sky was Blue and clear. I talked with her brothers Steve and Timothy and remembered that she so loved a blue sky.
I went to Mass at St. Fabian's, the church she was baptized in, attended school their and sadly had her funeral mass their. This was her spiritual "Home", so full of happy memories of her when she was so young and alive.
I looked through many of her pictures, once more reading the gigantic Father's Day card she got me, I lauthed a little, and cried alot.
She would not want me to be sad, but the sadness of her death is something I am still coming to terms with.
Another member of St. Fabian's lost his son Dan in July, he went to school with Holly. I was stunned to hear his name read when the mass was in honor of his memory.
His dad Dan and I belong to a fraternity no father want to be in, the Fathers who have lost one of their kids.
I pray every day a simple prayer:
Thank you Father for my life and that of my wife and our children. Watch over us and keep us all safe and in your loving embrace.
I know Holly is safe in His hands, and that someday I will join her and the rest of our ancestors. But for now, I live to keep the Love that was, is and always be Holly alive in me, my wife and Holly' brothers and family and friends.
For as long as just ONE of us remembers her, and smiling when thinking of her, she live in each and every one of us.
I, Patti my wife and Holly's brothers Steve and Timothy will keep her memory alive for the rest of our days.
The love and Hugs Holly gave all of us are remembered, cheirished and missed.
She lives in all of us, our minds, our hearts and our souls. Rembember, if you see someone hurting, just go to them and pass on Holly's "Hugs and Kishs"
Holly I MISS you so much!!
Holly I LOVE you my dauther.
Happy Birthday my angel!
Your Dad, Steven
Holly's Dad Stevem From West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
Michele 20:26:12 - 09/30/05
Happy Birthday, Holly.
Michele From Lincoln Park, MI
Trevor 10:37:28 - 09/16/05
I was just reminiscing about my good friend Holly this morning and decided to do a Google search and see what would pop up. It was not a surprise that the first thing I come to is this site from Dropzone.com. Holly was my best friend, best roommate, best drinking buddy and best cry on my shoulder buddy. She was the most well rounded person I have ever met with the biggest heart of Gold besides Jesus. I have so many incredible memories I couldn’t start to share them all. I was so in love with her and never followed through with anything except a very close friendship.
I met Holly shortly after I moved to Phoenix and had started working @ Café Boa down town Tempe. She came in with a Motley crue of freaks that I came to love very much. TJ, Jen, Holly and Tim came if for lunch and I waited on them on a beautiful December day. We really laughed and talked, and started a bonding that would start in just a couple of days. Funny enough I was sitting on my patio @ my apartment and all of a sudden, there they were! Well, there is all started, they invited me to come over anytime and hang out. One day after work I took them up on that offer, went over and knocked on the door. They answered and Holly quickly got off the couch and gave me a big hug. I was in love from that day on. My first friends in Phoenix, I had moved to Phoenix because I had heard the weather was like heaven and now I met my first angels. We would go dancing @ fly clubs, hang out on the grass @ the apartment complex and just talk (mostly about Holly, TJ’s and Jen’s new found love in skydiving). It was the start of a very deep friendship that lasted to the end. I was there comforting Holly through the her break ups of all her boyfriends, I was her personal car salesmen selling all the old cars she and Tim owned. I did anything Holly would ask me to; I had never met anyone quite like her. She moved to Mesa with Tim and I moved all over the place with different people for a couple of years. Holly gives me a call, Tim is moving back to Michigan, I need a roommate. ME, ME, PICK ME, I screamed! We shortly after that became roommates and the best of friends. I would cook her Vegan food daily and she would hang out with me while I smoked on the patio all the time. We would spend most of our time together; I always was excited to fly home to tell Holly about my day. I was going through a lot personally during my first few years being in Phoenix, divorce, drug & alcohol addiction among other things. Holly was the best counselor, friend, and angel that God placed in my life while I was dealing with this baggage. I am sure that hundreds of people would agree with me about this last statement, God placed Holly in all our lives to help us understand what we needed to. As things go, after I moved out with her I had purchased a condo in Central Phoenix that eventually Holly came to live with me again. Unfortunately, I purchased another house right away and we didn’t get to remain roommates long enough. I did have the good fortune to help with everything when she passed though. She has done so much for me and I still thank God that she was there when she was. I may have taken a really different path without her Angel guidance she possessed. I know she would disagree with me on how much she had done for everyone around her but we all know the truth.
Today, I look for personally traits Holly possessed in other people. It was amazing that so many good traits could be in one person and she could of helped so many other people, but they say the good die young. God bless her and everyone she impacted. My God also bless her most wonderful family and allow Holly to continue to comfort them as they walk through life.
Holly, I love you and wait patiently until the day I can hug you and feel your pure angelic soul again.
Your great friend Trevor
Trevor From Phoenix, Az , USA
Jim Wright 12:40:46 - 08/31/05
I don't know what to say.
I decided to google Holly's name today because I lost touch with her a few years back and a bunch of us from Hayden Place in Arizona are having a reunion this September 24th, and I thought it would be awesome to get a hold of her and get her here for it. But now it feels like someone punched me in the stomach. I still don't think it's registered that this is real. Holly is one of the most beautiful people I have ever known, accepting of everyone and always smiling. Just being around her made people happy. I can't help but think about when Holly, Tim and myself made our ill-fated adventure to San Diego, and how El Centro CA made us feel like we were in the Blair Witch Project. It was a crazy trip, but it is also one of my fondest memories in life; I still tell the story at least twice a year.
I really can't get my mind around this. All I can say is that I am very sad. I've missed you for the past few years, Holly, and now I will have to go on missing you. You are one of my fondest memories of Arizona. Thank you for lending me your shoulder when I needed it, and thank you for being Holly Kish.
Love,
Jim
Jim Wright From Hillsboro, OR, USA
Holly's Dad Steven 08:45:05 - 04/19/05
Today marks the second anniversary of Holly's untimely death while skydiving at Eloy Arizona. In these last two years I have done much sole searching and praying. Even now, I still catch myself starting to dial her cell phone.
Today Patti, Steve and I are off and will spend some time today remembering the GOOD times, and not dwell on Holly's passing. She is and always will be with us in our hearts, I minds and our souls. God knows how much we miss her.
Her aunt Kathy gave us an ingraved stone to be next to the memorial fountain we have. The plaque says:
"If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again"
As I sit here typing with tears in my eyes, the joy and love she so freely gave, still fills my heart and soul with hope.
Holly, my beautiful daughter there are so many of us here who miss you so much.
We miss you Holy, we always will love you.
Your Daddy, Steven
Holly's Dad Steven From West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
steph 13:13:20 01/15/05
Maybe you don't appreciate knowing someone like you as much when you are 12, or 16, or even 18, but the older I get, the more I realize that you were, and are, one of a kind! I will always have the memories of your smiling face, and probably the best memory of all... the Poison concert in 89'! You were probably hoping I wasn't going to bust you on that! You were an awesome person, and I will always remember your huge smile and love for life like noone I have known before or since. I am so glad I have so many memories of you, they all make me smile. You are truely one of a kind, and it makes me feel blessed to have known you.
Love you,
Steph
steph From north carolina
Holly's Dad Steven 20:20:40 - 09/30/04
Today is Holly's 28th birthday!!!
Wherever you are in God's great universe, Happy birthday my daughter.
Today I took off of work to celebrate Holly and all she means to me, my wife Patti and her brothers Steve and Timothy. I listened to her voice on my answering machine, I went through many of the pictures I have of her and her brothers. I laughed, I cried, I prayed.
I had lunch with Steve, talked with Timothy and hugged and kissed Patti when she got home from work. I have never know such range of emotions in such a short period of time.
I do know this is true, love does NOT end with death, for it is so much more powerfull. Love for my family transcends the boundries of life and death, and still reaches out to Holly wherever God has sent her out to spread her love of all of us.
THe joy I and her mom Bev felt when Holly was born has never left us. It has sustained us through the darkness of April 2003, into the light of today.
The skies of Michigan were clear and blue, just the kind of sky Holly loved to jump in.
We ALL miss you Holly, and we all LOVE you!!!
Your Dad
Holly's Dad Steven From West Bloomfield, MI, USA
janell 10:56:43 - 07/17/04
dear HOL been thinkin bout u alot lately. i know u r always with me. the tree we planted for u at skydive az on 4/19/04 is a jakuronda. i dont think i spelled that right but thats how it sounds. anyway its lovely green and blooms bright purple flowers in the spring. shes just a baby this year. next year all will see her beautiful purple blooms. speaking of babies, greg and i are expecting a baby in january. if shes a girl i plan to name her after u my dear friend. i have been lokking at pictures of us hol, happy times we had times i miss dearly. ron and luke are on thier way over. ron of course, misses u more than i can say. i miss skydiving since ive been pregnant. all the love, your friend janell
janell From az, usa
Kyle B kawizx900 21:51:12 - 07/07/04
Holly I wanted to talk with you and holla at ya when you shined the wave you were supposed to be riding back at me. "looked like a mint one, way to send it! alOhA! anywayz, I couldn't talk to you like we did on the cell because I didn't want border patrol to think I was out of my gord or anything. I'm working on all kinds of fun stuff right now, and hopefully in a couple months some of it will pan out. I found another friend who is seriously ####in yoga'd out which is neat and she's a promoter and if stuff goes right the crew will be wreckin shop soon SOCAL SUMMER FALLOUT style. If I yell at you in the winter off a ass toss washing machine wave don't get salty with me for it it's rough out there and I'm getting my ass handed to me riding your girlie girl board... it's beautiful and it's not going anywhere.
Love Ya!
ttyl-
Kyle B kawizx900
Dina Shifman 11:44:53 - 06/21/04
Dear Holly, I can still remember the day you came to my front door for some school thing and all i could think of was ahha Babysitter!!!!! You and Marlee hit it off , and you instantly became like one of the family. I must say... you were my kind of girl, a true free spirit, and a real zest for life. you reminded me of when i was your age. Yu were so different than the other kids your age around here, so sweet and down to earth. This past year I thought we just had lost touch with you, like most people often do. This past week we found out what had happened, and it was not that we had lost touch, but yu had gone away from us so far. Marlee and the rest of us are so sad, and wish we could of said good bye, some how or some way. We will always love and miss your smiles, your carefree attiude and your loving way of life. love and kisses Dina xxxx 00000
Dina Shifman From Farmington hills mich, U.S.A
Marlee Shifman 20:49:01 - 06/12/04
Holly,
You were the best babysitter in the world. Even though the last time i saw you was when i was 10, i've been thinking about you a lot. I remember when i was little i used to call you "Holly Pockets" haha and i remember when you came to visit and we would berry eachother in beanie babies...I always had a blast with you. You got me my first hackie sack..I still have it. You were one of my role models and still are today. I remember the tatoo on your ankle with the bears...My mom says when i'm 18 i can get one, so i decided that i'm going to get one just like yours. My parents told me about how they met you and how you were collecting money for the Harrison track team. Now i'm 13 can you beleive it??? I go to Warner just like you did and im going to North Farmington in a year. I miss you so much and i hope i grow up to be just like you.
Marlee Shifman From Michigan, USA
missy 21:37:09 - 04/20/04
Holly,
Happy Day! I figured I would just say that. I miss you like nuts and talked to your dad via email. What a wonderful family you have. I love you and cant wait to feel your presence - please visit soon! I love you
Missy
missy From phoenix, usa
Maureen Pinter 18:30:11 - 04/19/04
A year ago today you left us, and it is still so hard. I feel very fortunate to have been able to spend the last couple of days with your family and close friends remembering you and celebrating your life, but I wonder to myself often...will I ever feel better??
I have my good days and my bad days, but EVERYDAY I wish you could be here again.
I went to Heritage Park today and planted a tree on one of the trails we would often frequent back in the days...
I really just wanted a place to go where I could talk to you and remember you. I guess my own little memorial. No other place in the world reminds me more of you then Heritage Park.
A bunch of us also got a star named after you. We named it "Peace Frog". We presented your mom and dad with the certificates this past weekend. The joy and appreciation on their faces was a great thing to see. You have such an amazing family~ no wonder why you turned out as wonderful as you did.
Now everytime we look up at the sky at night, we can find you sparkling like you did here on earth.
I still miss you so much. You are in my heart always!!
Maureen Pinter From Hartland, MI
Jennifer (Rande) Saputo 09:36:44 - 04/01/04
Holly, I was thinking about you today. It's been nearly a year.
I haven't written anything here yet... but I want you to know I will always remember you. In my mind, you'll always be the girl in the parking lot during HHS firedrills blaring music from her car...and the one with the big pink feather boa at Denise's wedding...and the silly, goofy, fun, free and eternally loving person I always knew.
You are gone but not forgotten.
Jennifer (Rande) Saputo From Chicago, IL, USA
Missy 19:13:04 - 03/31/04
Holly,
Mike figured it out! God needed an Angel early, and you were the only one perfect enough for the position! You're majic and presence is helping spirits everywhere. Love - Missy and Mike
Missy From phoenix, usa
missy 17:10:56 - 03/29/04
Holly,
I was trying so hard to get ahold of you around May of 2003. Just this morning (3/29/04) I got a call from Dan, Michelle's ex, in Michigan telling me you were in this accident. I kept asking him over the last year to please get ahold of Michelle so I could get your number. But I supposed you've been watching all along. I cant say the tears will stop flowing today. I miss you - your smile - the way you brighten up the room. Anyway you are in me and mike's thoughts - we are headed to south mountain with purple daisies for you...a little late, but better late than never! You're spirit will be alive and with me forever...have fun with the fairies Holly! I love you.
missy From phoenix, usa
janell 08:44:33 - 03/18/04
just like pauly said. feel you working your magic everyday. miss you so much, especially this time of year. my heart is with you always. janell
janell From az, usa
Jill Potter 17:16:30 - 03/07/04
Hey Hol, almost a year now...that is just too hard to believe. Dave and I were talking about that on Saturday on our way back from Eloy, it just doesn't seem like a year. I miss you sweetie...just no two ways about it. Love you girl. Jill
Jill Potter From Chino Valley Az, usa
Pauley D 19:29:30 - 02/19/04
Hey Hol!
Whas UP?
Getting settled in the new house, but know you know that already. Know you would be as excited as I am. Thinking of you always and feel you working your magic everyday.
Pauley D From ELOY
Jill Potter 18:59:26 - 01/23/04
Hey Hol...went out to Buckeye...hadn't been there since ...awhile...last time I was there I saw you...they planted you a beautiful tree...and they have some pix of you that are...so you. Miss you...love you. Jill
Jill Potter From chino valley az
Christine Rafferty 15:46:08 01/11/04
Just thinking about you a lot lately. Im so blessed to still hear your voice in my head, see your beautiful smile, and have so many pictures of good times in the past. You truely are one of a kind and when I think of you I will forever smile. Love you Holly!!
Christine Rafferty From Royal Oak/Michigan
Jill Potter 08:28:06 01/01/04
Well Hol, it was New Years...you have been on my mind a lot lately...not sure why now more than other times...maybe it is just your festive name that is mentioned so much at this time of year! Whatever the reason, you live in my heart and I miss your presence in this world! Love you girl...Jill
Jill Potter From chino valley az
Holly's Dad 21:51:58 12/31/03
Dear Holly's family and family of friends, hello and Happy New Year to all.
Decemeber 2003 has seen been a long month for me, thinging of family and friends near and far, and of all the dates that have been part of Holly's family history. December 1st was the day Holly's Grandmother Josophine and Grandfather Chester Delsh were married in 1945. December 1st is also the date Grandmother Sylvia and Grandfather Steven Kish were married, also in 1945! December 8th was Holly's Uncle Greg Kish's birthday. My birthday was on the 11th. I had rotator cuff surgery on the 19th, Christmas on the 25th and now a New Year has begun. It brings to a close the saddest year of my life. Yet I start this new year filled with hope, unshakable faith, a resolve for renewed happiness and an boundless love for for my family, wife Patti, my sons Steven and Timothy, my Mom Sylvia, my sister Kathy and brother Greg and his wife Jennifer and son Alex.
We Kishs miss our Holly, as do so her mom Beverly and step dad Pat Weir, and step-sister Kristen. Holly's many aunts and uncles, cousins too miss her, but all of them, like myself are finding it a little easier to smile and laugh when we think back on our lives with Holly, and all the joy of life, the happiness, the hugs and love she so freely gave us all.
It is that beautiful spirit of Holly each of us carries with us into our every day lives, that will see us throught the rest of our days. It is OK to remember Holly with an occational tear in your eye, but I know Holly would rather all of us remember her with a smile, a laugh, a kind word to some one who needs it. Don't stop giving each other a "Holly Hug", be kind to each other, and love each other, love one another like Holly loves you!!
As I charged all who could hear my voice through my tears at her memorial service in Phoenix and her funeral in Farmington Hills, alway SMILE when you remember Holly or say her name!!
Be happy, be good, be loved!!!
Dad Steven
Holly's Dad From West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
Steve Claude 23:13:29 11/11/03
Just took a trip to San Diego and got me thinking of you. I have never met a person as wonderful as you. You always made me smile and you even got me to eat my veggies!!! I wish we could have jumped together at Elsonore. You are truely missed. I thank you for bringing happiness into my life and even though you are no longer with us the thought of you and the short time we spent together always cheers me up when I a feeling down. You will live in my heart forever.
Steve
Steve Claude From California
Holly's Dad Steven 22:59:28 11/02/03
Dear Holly, ten yesrs ago on November 1, 1993, I went through the pain of losing you grandpa Kish, my Dad, Steven Kish, Sr. I though this was the worst time in my life, and as painful as the lose of my father was, it was not as painful as loosing you my beautiful daughter. I have spent much of this past weekend thinking back how much the Kish family lost with his passing. But in my heart I knew this is how life is, the sons and daughter morning the passing of their dad that they all loved so much. I could not imagine that there could a pain greater, a lose more severe than what the Kish family went through then.
What emerged from those dark days after his death, was greater love, not only for my dad, but for all my family whose love and support got me through.
With your death, again I felt a pain, even greater, a lose even deeper. For my darling daughter, it was suppose to be You and your brothers Steven and Tim and Mom Patti who were to mourn my passing, not us morning your passing.
In these past days and months through prayer, faith and the love of my own private "angel" in heaven, the love of all our family, friends, and co-orkers, I got through it. As I promised you in my prayers Easter Sunday night, I DO smile more than I frown, I laugh MORE than cry, and once again Holly, there is MORE happiness than sadness in my life.
Holly, you and Steven and Tim have made me so proud to be called your Dad! Your lives, have enrichened my mind and spirit, and brought joy to my heart.
It is getting late and I have to work in the morning. So to you Holly and my Dad, I leave you both with the last words that we told each other,
I LOVE YOU!!!!
Holly's Dad Steven From West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
Paul Davidson 17:35:45 10/08/03
Took some time to get here and try to write this down. 6 months have past and it still seems like yesterday. I know you are on the other side working hard to help us all, but I miss you like crazy. I see you everywhere, everyday, in the people you have touched and the energy you left along the way. The purple and green butterflies are a particularly nice touch. Hope the angels celebrated your birth as we did here. I know they are the lucky ones now. I am sure you would have been catching some surf in S.D. this year, wish we would have been there! Just wanted to put down some words, but there are none that can describe my love and the feelings I am experiencing now. Thank you for your friendship, Thank you for your laughter, Thank you for your many kisses and the hugs I long to feel again. But most of all Holly, thank you for being you and for loving me. Blue Skies and Surfs UP BABY, so Party like a Rock Star!! and make it a HOL-ly Day!!
Paul Davidson From Chandler AZ, USA
jill potter 19:33:44 10/05/03
Happy birthday Holly...hope you got to free fly around heaven with all of the other angels. I still think of you every day...and most especially when I am in the air...Dave misses you too. I look at your picture every day and the angel that sits next to it. Love you lots Hol...blueskies...Jill
jill potter From chino valley az, usa
Amy "Bovee" Trouslot 20:20:12 10/04/03
My dearest Holly,
I am sorry I have not written here yet. I visit on a regular basis. I still, after all this time, do not know what to say. We were best friends for 16 years. I am honored I can at least say that. The 16 years of memories I have I will carry with me until I can be with you again. We have been through so much together whether happy or sad but I never imagined this. When we met on the first day of 6th grade, we knew we were ment to be friends, not just any kind of friends but "Bo" best friends. We immediately had to know everything about each other, from how many days older I was than you (41 days) to how many houses we lived apart(14 houses), we both had parakeets, the same pajamas (no one else had these awful things), etc. I could make a list a mile long why we seemed destined to be best friends. Well in 6th grade those things were important. But then we grew up and realized all of the other reasons why we were best friends. Even with all the miles between us over the last 4 years our friendship has continued to flourish and we were closer than ever. I am so honored that you were able to be a part of my life and all the major events this far. I know you still will be because you would never let me down. I am so glad I got to talk to you two days before the accident. Of course we ended the conversation with "I love you and lots of kisses" I think of that and it brings a smile to my face. Holly, I love you with all my heart! I will carry with me everything we ever shared (we both know how long the list is which some of it cannot be reveiled) until the day I can see your beautiful, smiling, face and plant a big fat smooch on it! I miss you so much and for the rest of my life there will never be a day that goes by that I don't think of you.
Fly free Holly, I love you!
"Bovee"
Amy "Bovee" Trouslot From Michigan
Holly's Dad 18:04:15 10/01/03
Hello Holly, its Dad. Hope you had a great birthday bash with the other angels.
Your brothers Steve and Timothy, Mom Patti and I got together and celebrated your birthday with a toast and a quiet meal at E.J. Nicks down the street.
Holly I remember how overjoyed your Mom Bev and I were when the doctor delivered you and said 'IT'S A GIRL!!!!". You grew up TOO fast, leaving many things unsaid, too many dreams not shared, and not enough hugs between you and your Dad. But we ALWAYS knew where we stood with each other, because we always made sure the last thing we would say to each other is "I love you!!"
Those were the greatest words a father and daughter could ever share. I had no idea that Good Friday would be the last time we would say it to each other.
Holly my daughter, thanks you for all the joy and happiness you brought to our world. Thank you for you hugs and kisses. I am SO proud of all you hsd accomplished. Keep up the good work!
Again in closing, Happy Birthday Holly wherever in God's good and beautiful universe you are. I miss you, and I love you
Dad
Holly's Dad From West Bloomfield, MI, USA
sunshine 17:24:02 10/01/03
Happy Birthday sweets!! I thought about you yesterday, it's so hard to put into words how much i miss your sweet smile. Until we meet again, fly free beautiful!!
sunshine From IL
Michele 18:17:32 09/30/03
Thinking of you, Holly. Happy Birthday.
Your cousin,
Michele From Lincoln Park, MI
Maureen Pinter 04:53:34 09/30/03
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOLLY!
May you be celebrating in the sky, like we knew you would be if you were here with us on earth.
I miss you so much.
Maureen Pinter From Hartland, MI
Michael Minor 06:11:44 09/05/03
Hello, My most heartfelt condolences go out to all of those who knew Holly. I didn't know Holly but feel a connection just the same. Being new to the sport I feel we are all united in spirit and cause. As for myself, I understand the inherant risk involved but honestly it doesn't enter into my thoughts when flying. May the memories last forever. Blue skies. Michael Minor
Michael Minor From Va. Beach, Va/// Suffolk DZ, USA
Holly's Dad Steven 19:36:55 08/27/03
Hello again to all the family of friends of Holly, this is her Dad Steven. Today I found a box on my front porch. It was from J. Dillon of Dallas Texas. In it were 15 framed pictures of Holly and her friends. Among them was my favorite, the one of her in a white robe and angel wings. To all of you who were hugged, kissed and loved by my daughter Holly, I cannot begin to express how much these pictures mean not only to me, but to her Mom Patti, her brothers Steve and Tim, and her Mom Bev and Dad Pat and stepsister Kristen. I will be sharing them with her family back here in Michigan.
Like all of you, I too miss her so. Holly's untimely death has left a void in all of our hearts, our minds and in our souls. I too miss hearing her voice, her warmth, her laughter. I am very lucky in that I was able to save two messages from my answering machine, that Holly left on it. One was from the Monday before she died. I hope to someday finally get her memorial web site: www.hollykish.com up and running, and share these messages with all of you. Please be patient with me for whenever I start working on her web site, the screen blurs due to my tears.
Always know, where ever you go, what ever you do, that the great person you are in Holly's eyes, you are also in mine.
Smile when ever you think of Holly, be kind to one another as Holly was to you, hug your friends and all who you meet in your life with a bone-crushing Holly hug. And most of all, love each other like Holly AND I love you!!!
Peace and Love, Dad Steven
Holly's Dad Steven From West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
Holly's Dad 04:56:15 08/19/03
Hello to all of Holly's family of friends, this his Holly's Dad Steven.
I is now four months since Holly was killed in Eloy, yet she still lives on in our minds, our hearts and our souls. Wherever you are today, take a moment to remember her with smiles, hugs and love, for that is what my daughter really was, is and forever will be.
It is said that as long as just one person remembers us, we do not die. I know all of us will remember her for the rest of our lives.
My thoughts today are with all of you who loved my daughter.
Love, Hugs and Kishs to you all!!!
Dad Steven
Holly's Dad From West Bloomfield, USA
Bev Weir 05:17:36 07/24/03
Hi to all of Holly's friends & family!
I want to thank each of you from the bottom of my heart for all the continuing love & support you have given us since Holly went to fly with the angels on April 19th. The love & caring everyone expressed at the memorial services & funeral Mass was overwhelming.
Although it's been 3 months, part of me still cannot believe that my beautiful daughter is not here. Holly & I would talk 2 or 3 times a week & in her recent conversations she had mentioned her wishes about death in reference to the recent death of another skydiving friend. She said, "Mom, if I had my choice, I would want to die doing what I love--skydiving. And I would want my ashes scattered over the dropzone." Little did I realize Holly was preparing me for what was soon to happen.
I am so happy to have met alot of you when I took my yearly trip to visit Holly & I plan to continue visiting AZ yearly to visit all of you. You were all so loved by Holly--Holly taught me alot about life in her short 26 yrs. & continues to teach me since her death that it's the people who surround you in life that makes life worth living.
Love to all of you. Bev Weir (Holly's Mom)
Bev Weir From Ferndale, MI, USA
jill potter 20:21:10 07/11/03
Hey Holl...finally went to Eloy to jump...thought about you the whole time...I miss your presence in this world...but I know you are still with us and I can feel you in the sky. I love you Holly. Jill
jill potter From chino valley az, USA
Holly's Dad 22:15:48 06/15/03
Good morning to all of Holly's family of friends. Sunday was Father's Dad, the first since Holly died. Saturday night the Kishs celebrated at Maureen's wedding. Sunday Mom Patti, Steven and Timothy and I spent the day together. The boys gave me a card with "Free Beer" on the front. Being a true Kish, that immediately got my attention. I have needed something to bring a smile to my face again.
I also found a Father's day card that Holly had sent me three years ago. In typical Holly fashion, it is 1 foot wide and two feet high and FUNNY!! These are two cards I will treasure for the rest of my life. Both cards were signed with "Love", something that my kids have always given me. Sunday with my family maked me so thankful that I am a Dad.
The weather Sunday was in the 80's and a beautiful blue sky above. I looked up into the heavens, knowing Holly was celebrating Father's day along with her brothers and Mom Patti and me.
So, to all my "sons" and "daughters" who have taken time to think of Holly and us, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
God bless and keep all my "kids" wherever you may be. As always, the last thing I say to my until we talk again is,
Love you
Dad Steven
Holly's Dad From West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
GoodPerson in MI 19:29:50 06/15/03
I was a graduate of Harrison High School in 96. I never met Holly but I visit www.hhsgrads.com alot and noticed this link. I am so sorry that this tragic accident happened and my prayers are with Holly and her family. Holly seems like she was very loved by many people.
GoodPerson in MI From Michigan
Holly's Dad Steven 11:37:43 06/14/03
Hello to all of Holly's family of friends, this is Holly's Dad Steven.
Today, June 14th 2003, Holly's dear friend Maureen McQuiston was married to Charles Pinter at our Lady of Sorrows Catholic church in Farmington Michigan.
Steven, Timothy, Bev their Mom and myself and most importantly, Holly watched with smiles and tears as Maureen said her wedding vows. Maureen will always be one of my "daughters" because of the bond of love that was, is and always will be between her and Holly.
God bless this couple and their marriage. May they have a long, loving, healthy life together. May God bless them with children in time, and always keep them in his gentle hands.
I too looked forward to walking Holly down the aisle and giving her away to some lucky man. This was not to be, for God in his infinite wisdom had other plans and missions for Holly. I AM thankful for all the years we all had with her, and know Holly is watching over all of us, with smiles and love for all of us.
God bless and love you, my "sons" and "daughters" wherever you are!!!
Dad Steven
Holly's Dad Steven From West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
Jill Potter 20:32:46 06/13/03
Hey Holly...I think about you every day...it still seems hard to believe that I won't hear your voice calling across the dropzone "HEY, woman...how ARE you?"...haven't been to Eloy since your accident...will go next weekend...it will be strange. I miss you and will never forget you...ever. I know you are flying with the angels...I know one of them is my son, Colin, fly free sweet girl. Love always, Jill
Jill Potter From chino valley az, usa
Jason Kay 13:16:14 06/12/03
Holly, I reached for the phone again to call you today
to see if you wanted to go to the Veggie House. I
miss the excitement in your voice when you'd say
'mmmmm yeah!!!' But there are no telephones where
you are, and I'm slowly starting to accept that. I always
think about you when I go there, and yes, even still, I
usually think to call you. I miss you so much, Holly.
Peace and love,
Jason Kay From Scottsdale, AZ, USA
mike beardsley 20:01:55 06/10/03
love you holly,
missing you dearly until we get to meet again.
fly high, fly free,
send our love to all our friends that
are with you now,
mike & vicky beardsley
From mesa, AZ., usa
Jerry Cody 06:00:54 06/08/03
Holly,
Although I only met you once I felt as if I knew you through the stories of my good friend, your brother Steve. Often his stories were tinged with amusement, sometimes with envy, but always were they filled with love and admiration.
Now I shall never get the chance to know you personally, as I know your dad and brothers. You'll never be able to refute their stories, nor to tell tales on them. I'll never be able to tell you how I admired your zest for living life as you wanted, on your own terms.
To your family and friends I send my deepest condolence. As someone who has lost a child of his own I know that the void of your passing will never be filled but, in time, the love and memories of your life will make it bearable for them. For now we all mourn your passing but the fullness of time will give us the ability to celebrate your life as we should.
Goodbye, Holly
Jerry Cody From Wyandotte, MI
Luis (freeflyz) 10:43:46 06/02/03
Well where to start Holly?? I'mSorry I
have not written you,My heart still
weight heavy from the great loss.It
has been A month and some days
with out you,Lost at moments without
your smile,voice or just that super
hug of yours.I have lost my balance
in my life with out you. Just when I
thought the world was against me
you would come to the rescue.But
there is times it get's tough and I can
hear your voice guiding me at times.I
can sit here and write you and it
would NEVER convay who you
were,No words can explain
everbodys loss for you and hope your
looking over everyone and that your
finally home with the rest of the
angels! Blue ones Love ya HOTTIE!
Luis (freeflyz) From Phoenix,Az, USA
Damian Rainey 09:55:22 05/30/03
I can't really say that I ever knew you, but I did. You lived in me through your father, who loved you very much. My heart goes out to your family who I know, all so truly love you and miss you. It will be only time that makes something like this tragedy be at peace for you friends and family. May you watch over them and help them in this hard time. In talking with your father for many years about you I just wanted to remind him 3 things in Life. The first is taxes. The second is death. The third thing I want to remind him is that you are safe, and in a really GREAT place now.
Love Damian Rainey
Damian Rainey From Michigan, US
Glenn Murphree 20:14:00 05/29/03
I just wanted to say that I wished I could have met Holly and jumped with her, she has the smile of an ANGEL, there is not that many good ones left and we just lost one..Blue Ones Holly, hold a spot for me too!!!
Glenn Murphree From SKYDIVE ALABAMA, USA
bruce keiper 19:51:47 05/29/03
reading others' thoughts and memories and prayers, i find the tears again that came so easily [and frequently] after hearing that brief mention on the late news. i loved you with a mix of big brother/ father/ oh if i was only 20 years younger feelings. you were one of the handful of people who i truly fely honored to have crossed paths with in my life. there will always be dark spot in the night sky because of your absence. blue skies always, bruce p,s, who's going to hug me now?
bruce keiper From phoenix az, usa
skydogbruce
Janell 07:56:18 05/24/03
Dear Hol, I am sorry I haven't wriiten until now. I have had a bit of a hard time finding the words to say. I remember when we all did our first raft dive together. Janell April & Holly. Man were we the the coolest chiks that day or what! We had every guy at the dz wanting to do video for us on that dive.You always said "chicks rule" yes we do Hol! Then there was our famous 100th your 200th jump that made the centerfold of Parachutist. We were really stars now.I was honored to share that page with you we still rock Hol! I will miss you so much at the dz and on skydive thursdays, and your massages. I'll always love you. Janell
Janell From mesa az (skydive thursdays), usa
Holly's Dad 21:35:56 05/16/03
Hello to Holly's family and family of friends from her Dad, Steven.
Brad Chatellier created a CD with pictures from Holly's Memorial service at the Palms and the gathering to celebrate her amazing life, that preceeded her funeral. If any of the wonderful friends of our Holly want a copy, please contact me. Where ever you are, I will gladly send a copy to you.
We are in the process of building a permanent web site to celebrate, remember and share Holly with the world.
The site is: www.hollykish.com and is under construction now. If you would like to share your memories, pictures, videos or letters of Holly, please send them to me. They WILL be part of our tribute to all that Holly was and still is, the LOVE of us and our LOVE of her.
Where ever you are, so is Holly.
To you who Loved my daughter, and were Loved by her, I pray that I will again get to see each one of you, and give you "Holly hugs and Kishs"
Love you all,
Dad Steven
Holly's Dad From West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
Roseann Ellen 10:23:22 05/15/03
Holly, my dear sweet friend, you are forever in my heart. Since the moment I met you, we became friends. The love you showed me will always be remembered. Our massage exchange really rocked! Thanks for everything! You are an angel in my life. I also loved meeting you at yoga class, funny that's where Eric told me the news. Thank God for all the angels in our lives. You have earned your wings my sweetie, fly forever! Thanks again for your awesome autograph on your famous picture in Parachutist Magazine! I will treasure it always along with the memory of your sweet smile. It was an honor to know you and I will see you again. I Love You So Very Much! Blue Skies Forever!
Hugs & Kisses Always, Roseann xoxo
Roseann Ellen From Phoenix, USA
Genie 11:21:46 05/14/03
Holly,
like many here i only knew you through your posts here. I always admired the positive upbeat, happy to be alive attitude and know you loved to fly. Someone posted a poem earlier called Do no stand at my grave and weep - a beautiful poem. I came across it in a skydiving version and thought, thats the poem for Holly and here it is..
I can imagine you posting this and im sure your friends and family will see you in this clearer than I can.
Thank you for being you.
Fly Free
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am the essence of a clear blue sky
I am the yearning to climb very high
I am the breeze you feel as you try to spot
I am the rapture of flying your slot
I am the rustle of a canopy in flight
I am the flicker of camp fire light.
When you pass through the door into open air,
I know you are smiling, I am the wind in your hair.
So do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
Anon
Genie From Dublin, Ireland
jill potter 21:32:53 05/13/03
Hey Holly, I thought of you at the boogie in Mexico and I thought of you on Mother's Day when I jumped at Coolidge....that is a tough day for me every year because of losing my son. I talked to you on the way back home and hoped that somehow, somewhere you are with my Colin and you are both zipping around the heavens, among the stars. I think about you every day, I will always miss you and never stop looking for you and your smile. I love you Holly. Blueskies, Jill
jill potter From chino valley az, usa
Holly's Dad 14:35:29 05/11/03
Today is Mother's day, and today you Moms hugged each other in the loving, tender way Holly hugged us all. They share the warmth of our love for Holly, and the heartbreak of a daughter lost.
We miss you Holly with all our hearts, minds, body and souls. The depth of our loss is too deep to measure, but is nothing in comparison to the love you gave us so freely and the love we gave you in return. Your gentle, loving spirit lives in us all, you will be with us all the days of our lives.
Oh daughter, there is so much I had to say to you, so many dreams I had for you, that are now and forever lost and unfulfilled. Each morning and night I look up unto the heavens, knowing that you are there with all of our family members that went before us. The comfort knowing this still does not stop the longing to hold you again.
Holly my love, I will continue on, trying in my own way to celebrate you and you wonderfull life. The tears still come too often, but I promise you again, I too will be happy, smile and laugh.
Maureen's wedding is in June and we know you will be there to help bless this couple and their life together.
As I told you Good Friday when we talked last, "Holly I miss YOU! Holly I LOVE YOU!!"
Dad
Holly's Dad From West Bloomfield, USA
Tom ####son 13:49:37 05/05/03
Holly... Your smiles and hugs will be sorely missed at the dropzone. My condolences to the family, and Luis. Its rare to meet somebody and know they have no enemies. Holly was one of those people.
Tom ####son From Phoenix
Steven Kish 00:14:49 05/05/03
Dearest Holly,
I couldn't find the right words to say to you at your funeral. I can't even now, and may never be able to.
Though you will always be with me, I have lost part of myself. I miss you, and love you, and always will.
Your big brother,
Steven Kish From Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Jill Potter 00:25:46 05/04/03
Dear, dear Holly...I will never, never forget you. This has been such a huge loss for all of us...that is the effect you have always had on those of us blessed to have known you. I have never met anyone with so much positive energy...you simply shone with it. I know you are one of our angels now, and when you got there you probably met my son and said"dude, so you're Jill's son..."and then hugged him. I will miss your smiles and hugs...I will miss you always. Blueskies my friend. I love you. Jill
"In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so, it will be as if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night..." Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Jill Potter From chino valley az, usa
Marilyn Willingham 19:28:40 05/03/03
Hi to all. I'm an old friend of Holly's Dad. Just wanted to say that I knew Holly when she was younger and was always kept informed of her adventurous life through Steve. When I asked if there was a special place to send donations, Steve said Holly loved animals and that donations to the Humane Society would be what Holly would have wanted. The day after I made my donation, I received an e-mail from a friend who didn't know anything about this. Her e-mail was a plea for help for the Aminal Rescue Site. They're having trouble getting people to click on to meet their daily quota for getting free food donations for abused and neglected animals. Corporate sponsors use the number of daily visits to donate food in exchange for advertising. So, in honor of Holly and her love for animals, please go to www.theanimalrescuesite.com and click on "feed the animals".
Marilyn Willingham From Michigan, USA
Joe Syslo 21:01:24 04/30/03
I will miss Holly dearly. She was a wonderfull person, and a great friend. It was awesome to see her at the dropzone, or on Thursday nights. She really lit up a room. I consider myself fortunate to have met her, and infinatly honored to have been with her on her last jump. Her helmet was filled with her huge smile, and it would be hard to imagine her any more happy and filled with life. A brilliant dazzling star of a person I will never forget. My deepest condolenses to her family and friends. Blue skies, Holly! We love you.
Joe Syslo From Phoenix, AZ, USA
Brad Chatellier 20:46:12 04/28/03
Here are the words from Holly's journal, read
at her memorial at the Royal Palms, that so
many people requested to hear again...
"Every day I realize more and more how
perfectly wonderful life is. I am truly blessed
to just be here, enjoying this moment. Putting
these mere words on paper can't nearly
describe my diverse range of emotions felt on
a daily basis. I am but one soul standing at
the tip of an iceberg cascading down, called
life. Perhaps I should rephrase this. I am at
the bottom staring up upon this angelic,
crystalized, God-sent perfection, on my
journey up."
Brad Chatellier From Northern California, USA
Hamish 08:57:48 04/28/03
Though I only spent a couple of weeks with Holly, I felt like she was a great friend. From the first time I met her, when she gave me a giant hug, to the last time I spoke with her, she was always positive. She helped teach me to live life now and always follow my heart. Whenever I am down, she will always be one of my happy thoughts.
Thank you for everything Holly!
Hamish
Hamish From Royal Oak, MI, USA
billo 21:50:19 04/27/03
Holly, I am glad that I had a chance to meet you over in Eloy. i loved hearing your stories about your new job in AZ and your outlook on life and smile were inspirational. the party always kicked up a bit when you came into the bar.
"die young, live forever"...i've heard often but never till now understood. You'll always have a spot in my memories.
fly free, blue skies,
billo From lenexa, KS, USA
Dad Steven 11:28:02 04/26/03
Hello again to all of Holly's family of friends. This is Holly's Dad Steven. This morning we celebrated her life with a Catholic Mass with her familly and friends here in Farmington Hills, Michigan. No amount of words would be adequate to sum up her all to short life, but if I were to but just one word, the word would be LOVE. All that she beleived, all that she was and still is, is the purest love a human can ever, the love of a daughter for her father, and the love of her dad for her. I was blessed to have had her for what now is too short of a time. Her hugs and kisses will be missed, but only until she and I are once again re-united. This I believe, this I KNOW!
On behalf of her Moms, Bev and Patti, and her Dads, Pat and Steven her brothers Steven and Tim and her sister Kristen, we wish to thank everyone in Arizona, Michigan and on-line. Your kind thoughts and heart felt wishes have been comforting to us all.
If you have any rememberances of Holly, pictures or stories to share, please contact us.
Remember, whenever you think of her or speak her name, you MUST smile!!
God bless and gentle landings to all.
Dad Steven From West Bloomfield Michigan, USA
Buck Buchanan 17:01:12 04/25/03
Holly, sorry I never got a chance to meet you. Wish I did...I know I missed someone very special.
Blue Skies,
Buck Buchanan From MS
Christine Rafferty 04:40:24 04/25/03
Holly, I will never forget your smile, laugh, and the wonderful way you look at the world. You will truely be missed but in my heart you will live forever. I am truely blessed to call you a friend. Right now I pray for your family and all of your friends to get through this difficult time although I know you would not want us to be sad. I love you Holly Kish, and thank you for all the memories.
-And in the end, it's not the years in you life that count. It's the life in your years. -Abraham Lincoln
Blue Skies Forever
Christine Rafferty From Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
josh mumma 23:06:43 4/24/103
holly,
I will never forget your burning smile. It embraced everyone who crossed it's path. To a terrible day it brought the utmost sunshine. You will never be forgoten. I have never met anyone who could truely take lemons and make lemonade. But Holly you always did....you saw the good side in everything... Holly, you will be missed more than you could ever imagine... we will never forget you...We vow...never to forget, and always embrace the memories which you have truely blessed us with...Holly we love, and miss you..... I am absolutely blessed to have known Holly.. absolutely..
josh mumma From royal oak, mi, usa
Dad Steven 19:49:15 4/24/103
Good evening all of Holly's family of firends. This is Dad Steven. Today we again celebrated Holly life with family and friends. We, her Moms and Dads have been overwelmed with the people who have come together in her honor. We cannot and never will be abel to totally thank all who have hugged us, kissed usy and shared their memories of Holly with us. We continue to celebrate her life tomorrow at McCabe's Funeral Home on 12 Mile in Farmington Hills Michigan. If you are able, please join us in this celebration of one of the greatest, most loveing humans in all yof God's creation. Pardon any typos, it is hard to type through the tears. To all of those who have been touchted by this gentle soul, remember you MUST smile when ever you think of her or speak of her!! This is a Dad Steven Rule #1!!! We are now getting ready to relax to the best of our ability and will keep you posted. Holly hugs and kisses to all of her and our family and friends. Blue sky and soft landing my dauthter. Love Dad Steven
Dad Steven From West Bloomfield Michigan, USA
skish271571mi@comcast.net
Skystorm 23:11:17 4/23/103
Holly,
I've never met you, but your threads and comments here have always made me smile.
My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. You'll be in my thoughts.
Blue skies forever.
Sky
Skystorm From Swakopmund, Namibia
skystorm@dropzone.com
Steven Kish 18:40:33 4/23/103
Hello to all of Holly's great familly of friends. This is her Dad Steve. Holly is now back here in Detroit with the her Mom Patti. Mom Bev and Dad Pat will be arriving any minute now.
Thanks to ALL of you from us for all the great hugs and kisses (She taught you well!).
Holly will be at the McCabe Funeral Home in Farmington Hills Michigan. The address is 31950 West Twelve Mile Road. Visitation starts at 4:00 PM Thursday afternoon and will be until 8:00 PM. Friday is 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. There will be a Rosary on Friday at 7:30 PM. Funeral service from St. Fabian Catholic Church next door to McCabe's, on Saturday at 10:00 AM.
Come help her Moms and Dads, brothers Steven and Tim and sister Kristen celebrate Holly's great and beautiful life. Holly hugs and kisses to all... Dad Steven
Steven Kish , USA
skish271571mi@comcast.net
Sheryl 16:11:53 4/23/103
I have never posted at this website, and i honestly never planned to. But...I wanted the world to know how much a warm, loving, and positive person Holly was. I am truly blessed to have met her and had the oppurtunity to share the sky with her. She was always smiling, always cheerful, and always greeted with you with a big hug (whether you knew her or not). She will be truly missed by every person she came in contact with.
Thanks for all the love, massages, and smiles. Blue Skies Holly!
Sheryl From Buckeye, AZ, USA
SHEESH2002@dropzone.com
Scott Mason 15:56:02 4/23/103
God bless you Holly , someday we will all be together up in the big DZ in the sky , tell then Blue Skie's
P,S we all love you ! ! ! ! !
Scott Mason
Scott Mason From De Soto , Mo, USA
hooter40@jcn.net
Gretchen 11:42:44 4/23/103
Hol... fly free, beautiful angel...eternal blues...
To all those suffering from this loss, my condolences...
I hope you all enjoy the poem below...
REMEMBER ME WHEN I AM GONE AWAY
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
Christina Rossetti
Gretchen
g_degross@yahoo.com
Brandon 09:42:40 4/23/103
My prayers are with you and your family as you are now in a better place where you dont need planes to fly. I never met you, but from reading the other 60+ messages, I really missed out on someone special.
Blue skies forever ...
Brandon From Ohio, USA
brandonATjumpinduoDOTcom
Bryce Willing 10:48:05 4/22/103
I never got a chance to talk to, or meet Holly, but I liked her from the first moment that I saw her avatar on this site! That great smile... and that attitude so apparent in that pic, would have drawn me in, like it did so many other people that were lucky enough to have actually met her.
For all of Holly's friends and family...
"Don't be dismayed at good-byes.
A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends." - Richard Bach
Bryce Willing From Dallas Texas
bwilling@dropzone.com
David Batt 09:19:48 4/22/103
Do not stand beside my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circling flight;
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand beside my grave and cry.
I am not there. I did not die.
~~~ Mary E.Frye, 1932 ~~~
David Batt
Mary Jo Linderman 19:26:59 4/21/103
Holly, I remember the time you came to Harbor Springs with Amy my niece to downhill ski. You two were such close friends and guardian angles for each other. The memories you both shared will live forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends. Your spirit lives on now and forever. Sincerely Aunt Mjo.
Mary Jo Linderman From Harbor Springs, Mi., USA
lindy@northlink.net
Jeff 18:37:45 4/21/103
I never had the chance to meet Holly but I always loved to read her treads and see that happy smiling face. You will be missed. God bless and forever blue skies!!
Jeff From Houston, Tx., usa
skydrvflsh@hotmail.com
Diane McQuiston 17:48:48 4/21/103
Dear Sweet Holly,
I can't even begin to say how I feel because you've been such a big part of my daughter Maureen's life. You always brought such happiness to her and from what I'm reading, everyone else that knew you. I always called you a "flower child" because making people happy, smiling, showing kindness and love to others was always so important to you. You brought sunshine in a room when you entered. You gave hugs freely and openly.
I think of your not being here as a mom would, but I know it doesn't compare to what your family is going through right now. Your not being here will make a large void in many people's lives, but you have left your mark - on everyone's heart. That mark will stay forever.
I remember the sparkle in your eyes when we would talk about your diving - how much you loved what you did. Not many people have had that kind of love for something they did - you were fortunate. I know that you will be watching your friends as they sky dive and making sure that they are safe. They will feel you up high - and you will touch all of them.
I will go to pay my respects to your family this week - and it will be a very difficult thing for me to do. I will see all your friends and know that there is an ache in their hearts that will be there for a long time. I will look into my daughter's eyes and see the pain that goes with losing a very dear friend and someone she loved very much. You will be with her on her wedding day, just as much as she wanted you there in person. She will know that you wish her nothing but blue skys and happiness.
You will be missed Holly - by all of us that were lucky to have you be a part of our lives. Thank you. We love you.
Diane McQuiston From Michigan, USA
dianek5035@aol.com
Brent Finley 17:27:23 4/21/103
Saturday morning I was unloading my equipment into my video room and I saw Holly giving Kevin Vetter a hug. I thought to myself "Hey there's Holly! I'll get my hug later when I'm done."
After being summoned from my equipment by the sound of helicopter blades... I realized I'd never get that hug when the medics came back to the chopper with their empty backboard.
I have never seen Holly not smiling. She was a bright shining star, pouring forth love and affection to all around her.
There will be an invisible Holly-shaped void in the hangar for a long time...
blue skies Hol'
Brent
Brent Finley From AZ, USA
brent@brentfinley.com
Sissy and Kory 16:38:10 4/21/103
Holly,
the world is definitely minus a big smile today!! You and your hugs brought a shine to every day that I spent with you. Thanks for being my friend, even though it cut short. Kory will forever remember you and your friendship to him. He says he will never get rid of his "Skydiving Kicks Ass" shirt you gave him. Enjoy your new life and watch over us always!!
X's and O's forever!!
Love, Sissy and Kory
Sissy and Kory From phoenix, arizona, USA
sissy@cgtechinc.com
Kelley 16:23:28 4/21/103
Holly,
I cant imagine every meeting anyone as nice as you. Your hugs and smile will be sorely missed. You will never be forgotten and our community is a lonlier place today.
Blue Skies
Kelley
Kelley From The Sandbox, Far away
Taosson@bigfoot.com
Le Roy Buckley 16:10:53 4/21/103
Sending my best regards from afar. Even though I am oceans away My heart is with all of you and your families
Le Roy
Le Roy Buckley From Afghanistan, Afghanistan
nolowe@aol.com
Jaime 16:02:00 4/21/103
Blue skies... my thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Jaime From Tampa, FL, USA
jaime@myexcel.com
SkyDekker 12:46:57 4/21/103
Fly Free Hol
BSBD
SkyDekker From St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
SkyDekker@hotmail.com
BILL BOHLMAN 08:36:12 4/21/103
The hevans have gained a star, and our world has lost a ray of sunlight.
Holly thank you for the love,kindness,
smiles,hugs,1st time being asked on a load,neck rubs in the plane,kisses in the plane,giving me my 1st altimiter,serving us huge ass shots @ Bandersnatch while watching the vidio of you trying to get on your head,my 1st "Buckeye big way",our 1st balloon jump,"Dude,what can I say,case of beer",and most of all your friendship.
FLY FREE HOLLY, BLUE SKIES,
BILL BOHLMAN From TEMPE,AZ, USA
WILLIAM.BOHLMAN@HUGHESSUPPLY.COM
Maureen McQuiston 06:46:35 4/21/103
I have known you since 1990. High School was fun because I shared it with you. We share so many memories together that it would be hard to names them all. Some of my favorites include Dead Shows, Phish Shows, chasing an Oscar Myer Hotdog car down Orchard Lake trying to get pictures with it, Your first attempt at skiing where you rocketed down the slope out of control, Dancing to Jim Morrison all night long at WMU, Raves in OH, Senior Skip day at Cedar Point, Lazar Light Shows, eating a jar of sugar then chasing pigeons for hours in the parking lot, your 20 minute voicemails at work where you would sing to me, and long talks about everything and nothing at all.
You always brought out the dumb and silly side of me. You were always encouraging, caring, and positive about everything. If I was down, I always knew that if I called you, a smile would appear on my face. You were my sunshine!
In 2 months I am getting married, and you will not be there to share the day with me. It hurts tremendously to think of that because I wanted you there so badly. Even though you won't be there in person, I do believe you will be watching from above and will be there in spirit. You will definitely be in my heart!
I will never understand your love for skydiving, but it at least comforts my soul knowing that you left us doing what you loved.
I will miss and love you until the day were I can be with you again!
Maureen McQuiston From Hartland, MI, USA
mowmugrad@aol.com
karma 05:12:36 4/21/103
Although I only knew you from your posts, I'm very sad today.
Reading all these thought I know you will be missed.
Fly free Holly.
karma From Groningen, Holland
karma@skyflyer.nl
Billy 23:15:09 4/20/103
I met Holly for the first time that morning,, we just learned the next balloon jump was cancelled due to light winds,, we met outside the Van waiting to ride back to the DZ, she was cheerful and talkative, said hello and introduced herself.... she shook my hand with both of her hands,, a warm friendly grip with eye contact that made me feel special,, like I had just met an old friend, a kindred spirit... I was overwhelmed with a sense of compassion and warmth... Then she shook hands with my buddy Steve and I noticed she did the same with him... as we talked on the way back I couldn't help but be drawn to her positive spirit... A Lady that made everyone around her feel special... I was fortunate to have met her, if only briefly in person,, it wasn't until later that day Betsy told me she was "Free Fly Hol" from DZ.Com... and I remember I felt like the breath was sucked from me and my legs were weakened... I quickly realized how much she was going to be missed by all of you,,, how close she was to several of you,, my prayers go out to all,, Our next jump was dedicated to her,, the high altitude jump from the Skyvan,, it was a sweet jump,,
Until we fly with her again, the Angels are Bessed, and now they too feel special..
Blue Skies Forever Holly
Billy From Spokane WA, USA
Jen O'Hara 23:09:37 4/20/103
Well I just heard the news and I am in shock. Holly, you were the brightest shining star of a woman I have ever met in this sport. Pure, wholesome and genuine. In the short time I knew you, your attractive beauty shined from within. Your smiles, hugs and spirit were contagious and filled the room. We were just starting to get to know each other and I am devastated to hear this news. Our sport needs more women like you who kick ass. You will be missed friend. I am so sad. Blue skies forever FreeflyHol. I will never forget your smile. Funny girl...
Jen O'Hara From San Leandro, CA, USA
NoShitThereIWas@dropzone.com
Nick Dominguez 22:53:25 4/20/103
Last weekend at the River boogie as I heading to the highway for my trip home, I spotted a jumper who landed out in the dez' after a bad spot. I decided to offroad over and give the jumper a ride back to the packing area at the resort.
It was Holly in her purple and lime green jumpsuit, grinning from ear to ear!
"Thanks for the ride" she said and gave me a hug!
Thank you Holly, I only knew you for a moment. However because of your beautiful smile and warm hug I'll remember you forever.
To her friends and family, my deepest sympathy, you were truly blessed to have known her.
Blue Skies Holly,
Nick
rest in peace is out of the question, raise a little @#%! and enjoy your wings, you earned them a long time ago!!!
Nick Dominguez From San Gabriel, California, USA
racenic@hotmail.com
Roy Muller 22:13:22 4/20/103
Holly,
We just only met in person for the first time last weekend in AZ.. never got to play together, just hung out, and after we were getting to know each other.. I was so looking forward to my future friendship with Hol and I am already missing the special person, the crazy PMs and emails and the hugs and jumps we would have shared... I t really hasn't hit me yet that I won't wake up tomorrow to a "...just wanted to throw some gang sign's your way and shout out a "what's up mutha ####a"?!
have a great day!" PM but I know it will soon.. Blue skie beautiful Hol.. I miss you
Roy Muller From Brisbane, CA, USA
roym@bgbcorp.com
Stephen 22:12:24 4/20/103
For someone I'd met only on forums and in a couple of pm's this has hit me way too hard. The list of people I want to meet from these forums is very nearly endless, and Holly was always on the very top of that list. I wish I had something deep and meaningful to say, something to make it all make sense, but sadly I'm merely a mortal who hurts like we all do. All I can add is that anyone who makes as big an impact on as many people as Holly did...well, she was doing things right. She'll be missed, but more than that she'll be remembered.
Stephen From Kansas City, MO, U.S.
blewaway5@dropzone.com
matthew 21:46:53 4/20/103
My heart was startled when i felt your pain
My gut wrenched when i learned of your demise
My tears may eventually wash the sadness of this day from my memory
You leave me alone on this earth to wonder
But your laughter will always be with me
stay free Holly you are love wherever it lights
matthew From Kensington CA, USA
skymonky@aol.com
Lenny 20:19:03 4/20/103
Knew you only through your posts-
Fly free under blue skies forever!
BSBD
-Dumpster
Lenny From McHenry, Illinois, , USA
motorhead60014@yahoo.com
Lisa Smith 19:52:36 4/20/103
I didn't know until Eric called and told me this afternoon. As I sit reading all the posts I can't help but cry. I'll miss your smiles and hugs as only you and KatieBear give great "chicky" hugs. Everytime I think of you I always picture you and Viking kissing on New Years at Eloy. I am so thankful to have had you as a part of my life. Thank you for the wonderful memories.
Blue Skies little chick.
Fly free forever
Lisa Smith From Dublin, GA, USA
mouth@nlamerica.com
April 18:30:45 4/20/103
I still can't believe you aren't here anymore. I loved everything about you, the famous Holly smile, the hugs, and the memories I'll always have of you. You were my first freefall kiss and from what I can remember, if they were close enough they were getting a Holly kiss on the way down!! I will miss you greatly, and I'm so glad I was able to share the sky with you as much as I did. I know I'm just being selfish wishing you were still here, but I'm sure you are just spreading the Holly love wherever you are.
Chicks rule baby! You will be missed.
April
April From Phoenix, AZ, US
aprilmae@earthlink.net
David "MyrigKR" 15:57:58 4/20/103
My heart is broken and only your special hug could make it whole, again. There are so few wonderful people like you, Holly! I'll jump with you next time, me in the sky, you in my mind.
David "MyrigKR" From Phoenix, AZ (DSC)
Push 15:32:27 4/20/103
Unbelievable.
I never knew you, but any thread you participated in became brighter. We can only hope that, if your power to give a smile was so great as to work over this great a distance, it will still work from whereever you are now. You are at an altitude only the Grandest Saut can ever reach. One day I'll meet you.
Push From Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Mandy Hampton 15:23:11 4/20/103
Honey, we cried for you today at Skydive
Elsinore. We cried for you and we cried for
ourselves. We'll miss you, Holly. We'll do a
Holly jump at Perris soon. Then we'll get
drunk and laugh about the funny things you
said and did and the times you made us
happy.
Blue skies,
Mandy
Mandy Hampton From Skydive Elsinore, United States
mandyhampton@earthlink.net
Cora 14:45:01 4/20/103
Blue skies, Hol! May you fly with the angels in peace.
Cora
ladyskydiver@dropzone.com
skybytch 13:32:54 4/20/103
Fly free, Hol.
skybytch From Perris, Ca, USA
skybytch@dropzone.com
Lolie 11:27:58 4/20/103
Holly is one of the most beautiful, happiest people I have ever met. She was always grinning, always laughing, and always giving hugs. She truly loved life, and it showed.
We never got to do that jump together, Holly. How about next weekend? I'll meet you at 13 thousand feet, okay?
"Such a lovely view of heaven, but I'd rather be with you."
I miss you, babe.
Lolie From Madison, WI, USA
lolie@dropzone.com
Jeff and Annika York 07:14:22 4/20/103
Holly,
You were one of the friendliest people we ever had the pleasure of sharing the sky with. We are better for having known you, and the world is a little more hollow today.
This never gets easier.
Blue skies forever!
Jeff and Annika York From Oklahoma City, OK
Pablito 07:12:34 4/20/103
Blue Skys babe, I hope you have a great journey. Thanks for crossing my road and making me smile.
Miss you.
Cielos Azules
Pablito
Pablito From Bryan, Texas, USA
Pablo@civil.tamu.edu
John Hawke 05:30:42 4/20/103
Blue Skies
Indigo of my body holds me
high above the worlds,
fires blazing through my eyes -
a thousand windows
to watch the universe.
Color of moods an inevitable cycle
(sultry dusk to laughing noon),
I take pleasure in the dawn and
midnight, each in its rightful place.
I am the everywhere, the out-beyond
the children watch with dreams in their eyes.
I am the unconquerable,
the un-encompassable;
eternal exploration and searching,
an infinity of soul.
Touch me -
see the glitter of my hair
surrounding.
An eternity of time
is not enough to know me.
-Heather Grove, 1995
John Hawke From Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA
slotperfect@nc.rr.com
Macca 05:29:29 4/20/103
Blue skies and fly free. [:)]
Macca From UK
Ransome 02:59:46 04/20/03
i wish i had told you how often you brightened my day, and put a smile to my lips to see you wander into the hanger.. so few were so real in every moment of life.
love and blueskies holly, where ever you may fly.. i still owe you and exit from some otter somewhere...
Ransome from hither and yon, USA
Stefan Faber 01:40:47 04/20/03
My condolerens to family and freinds.
Fly free Holly
Stefan Faber From -, Denmark
Tasadin aka Simon 01:25:50 04/20/03
Never had the opportunity to meet you, rest peacefully.
Blue Skies!
Tasadin aka Simon From Glasgow, UK
Dan Brennan 00:33:51 04/20/03
I'm sorry
Dan Brennan From Gardiner, NY, USA
Aaron 00:10:35 04/20/03
Holly was, to say the least, a kick ass chick. I had dinner with her at the christmas boogie and truly met a beautiful person. She is in good hands now and will be missed. Blue skies!!
Aaron Necessary
Aaron From Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Kyle 00:07:37 04/20/03
Blue skies Holly!
Holly was going to move out here to San Diego this month.We were going to be room mates. She wanted to practice yoga in Ocean Beach. I was going to teach her how to surf and Skydive Elsinore was to be the destination on the weekends.
I'd like to here Holly say "That Rad" or a hear her cracking up laughing.... Holly's beaming smile and beautiful laughter will be greatly missed... She could get ya grinnin no matter what mood you were in. I'm glad I got an opportunity to know Holly for the short period of time that I did. knowing Holly Kisch was a blessing. Her shine was so bright...
It was a beautiful day here in San Diego. Perhaps as warm as Holly's smile and as lively as her laughter, the sunset was difficult. Holly had asked me to let her know where to go to see spectacular sunsets in San Diego. She wanted to see the cool spots to appreciate the beauty of the day. Whenever I'd talk with her on the cell she would always go into great detail about the beauty of brilliant Arizona sunsets, and how gorgeous the scenery was around the resort where she worked. It was good to know someone who took in her surroundings the way she did. Her outlook helped me to appreciate life more fully, and not take for granted the splendid beauty of ones everday surroundings.
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends
Respectfully
Kyle Baker from San Diego, USA
Michael Owens 00:06:59 04/20/03
I did not know Holly. But I do feel the pain of her leaving so soon. Those of us who do this crazy thing are such a small group that the lose of one is felt by all. Fly free Holly!
Sparky
Michael Owens from Victorville, CA , USA
Betsy Barnhouse 23:45:07 04/19/03
The day found us bright and early in the hangar and you sought me out as usual. Your warm smile and hearty hugs always made me feel cared for. You thanked me for my PM's, you thanked me for my friendship. We talked of life, love, aspirations, hopes and dreams. You were apprehensive about your move to San Diego, I offered that it was an opportunity for a new life, a new journey, to embrace it. You made me promise to come and visit...I will never forget the phone call with your resounding laughter...I am pleased that you final jump was one that you had always wanted to do....
It was an honor to have had you in my life, I was blessed and will carry the joy that IS you always.
I salute the divine within you...
Party On Like A Rock Star baby girl...and I'll see you when I get there!
xoxox
B~Squared
Betsy Barnhouse From Eloy, Arizona, USA
Kreg 23:36:16 04/19/03
Holly,
I never got to meet you but through these forums i got to know a friend.
you will be missed and as you sig went..
x's and o's,
Kreg from Gulfport,MS
Israel Camacho 23:08:04 04/19/03
Holly,
Even though we only met at the Christmas boogie, were the best! You had a smile that would light up a room. I loved your attitude on life, and I'm going to miss those bone crushing hugs... sorry we couldn't meet again, but I'm sure you'll be there just the same... You'll be missed.
Blue skies forever,
Israel Camacho
JTVal 22:52:57 04/19/03
The world has lost a great person! She was ALWAYS happy and I know she will find her way home with a smile on her face. Unfortunately for us, we are left to feel the loss of a great person and a wonderful friend.
I didn’t get a chance to jump with her but I was hoping to get back to AZ to do just that.
My jump in her memeory was a sunset jump. I didnt find it any easier but i knew she was smiling while I was flying closer to her! She will continue to be a source of inspiration to me for the rest of my days!
Forever changed,
JT
JTVal From Las Vegas, USA
Ed Ehrenpfort 22:47:54 04/19/03
There are few people in this world that truly understand that part of me that is drawn to the skies and today,that number is even smaller.
Blue Skies Holly
Ed
Ed Ehrenpfort From Bakersfield Ca., USA
Lew 22:44:14 04/19/03
Holly!
We will miss your smile, your heart, your great sense of humor and endless hugs, but we will not miss your spirit because it will stay with us forever. Cajones and I talked about Eloy and all the great people that we met. In such a short time you touched both of us in an amazing way. It didn't matter what was going, you made the day better just by being there. I'll never forget that you hugged me the first time we met, and every time thereafter. Your smile is so beautiful and contagious. You poured out love and for that we thank you. You're pure happiness has made this world a better place for everyone who knows you. I am very greatful for being one of those people.
We love you. We love you. We love you. Fly on.
Lew From Cincinnati, OH, USA
base704 22:31:04 04/19/03
This news has completely floored me...
My condolences to her family and friends alike...
base704 From North Carolina, USA
dee 22:25:06 04/19/03
Holly,
your smile is already missed but will always be remembered. i found out right after i got down from my first (and only) jump of the day. i'll never forget the videos that i saw of you (taken at buckeye) where you have this HUGE SMILE on your face EVERY TIME you got out of the plane...
it was so nice to meet you.
blue skies
dee from AZ, USA
hooked 22:20:22 04/19/03
I didn't know Holly personally, but from these forums. I am deeply saddened. Blue Skies!
J
hooked From WA, USA
Dave Gentile 21:59:24 04/19/03
I just talked to her thursday night and she made my day. Even with a broken toe that was hurting her she made me laugh. We;ll never get to do the mr. bill jump we had planned for next time we met.... where ever she is now i hope she's "partying like a rock star".... she is the coolest chick i've ever met it will be hard to top her... she touched my life in a very special way...
Dave Gentile from Utah, USA
Shark 21:27:22 04/19/03
Eternal blue skies Holly. I've only known you here, but I feel deep sadness. You have many friends here in Elsinore and the news was tragic. You will be missed.
Blue skies from your friends at Elsinore.
Shark From Elsinore
Becky 21:00:42 04/19/03
Holly,
We never met but to me the people who post in the forums are considered family...you had a great spirit when you talked.....this has touched me and doesn't seem real..I'm friends with lots of people on dz.com and to loose one makes me sad....Blue skies Holly, I wished we could have met next jump I make will be in honor of you.....this mooved me,and I can't explain it
Becky from the South, United States
Steve Armstrong (aka CanuckInUSA) 20:48:52 - 04/19/03
I'm speechless. :(
They say sooner or later in this sport, you will know someone who's died and Holly is the one for me. I'm deeply sadden by what's happened to such a nice person.
I meet Holly at the holiday boogie in Eloy and before we even knew each other were DZ.COMers, she gave me a kiss on the airplane just prior to my 100th. I knew she had big plans of going out to California this summer and I was hoping to run into her again.
Blue skies Holly ... you'll be missed by all those who had a chance to meet, be your friend and especially by those who loved you. :(
Steve Armstrong (aka CanuckInUSA) From Colorado
Wendy Wilkinson 20:22:24 - 04/19/03
Holly, you were the essence of cheerfulness and bubbly good humor. I met you in Eloy, and it made me happy to see how much pleasure you took in life. This is shocking and sad, girl.
Wendy Wilkinson
Wendy Wilkinson From Houston, Tx, USA
Kevin922 & LouDiamond & SkyMonkeyOne 20:05:58 - 04/19/03
Holly -
I'm sorry we never got to party together, Lou & I enjoyed talking to you last night. You are one rockin' girl, I know you're up there giving massages out already ;-) I will miss you more than words can say.
BSBD
Kevin922
(LouDiamond) Holly, it was good talking to you last night, you broke up the monotomy of driving down I -95. Kevin and I enjoyed your conversation and we continued to talk of you well after we hung up. I hope that night was a fun one for you, it sure sounds like you had a good night ahead of you. I will miss you beyond what words can describe.
Even though I only met you at one boogie, I am greatly saddened at your passing. Both Katie and I were genuinely pleased to meet up with likewise "happy" people. BSBD my sister,
MonoUno
Kevin922 & LouDiamond & SkyMonkeyOne From Orange, VA , USA
Matt Beavers 20:00:22 - 04/19/03
Holly~
I never had the privilege of meeting you, but my condolences are with your family. My club has dealt with several accidents in the past couple years and I know the pain and anguish that accompanies an accident. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
Blue Ones Forever,
Matt
Matt Beavers From Kansas State University Parachute Club, US
Sunshine 19:23:57 - 04/19/03
No words can even describe my feelings right now. I just talked to you on the phone a few days ago. We were making plans for me to come visit you in your new place once you got settled in CA. Having you as a freind was a wonderful experience. I'll never forget all the late night phone calls we shared talking about men and everything else. We had so much fun and caused so much trouble together in Eloy. I will see you again someday. Fly free my friend. I love you.
Sunshine
Andrea 19:22:43 - 04/19/03
Holly~
I wish I would have had the chance to meet you but we always think there's going to be more time. When I first saw your avatar I thought, "now there's a girl that likes to have fun!" And then the more you posted, the more you made me laugh, and I decided you most certainly must be a pretty cool chic.
May you forever soar with the angels, Holly. Not only will your family miss you, but we will miss you here as well.
Andrea From Central Florida, USA
Jessica 19:08:23 - 04/19/03
Oh Holly, I hadn't met you yet, but I wanted to. You were just the kind of smack-talking girl I admire. Blue, blue skies to you.
Jessica From San Antonio
AggieDave 19:02:22 - 04/19/03
Holly,
Thank you for the fun times we had partying and jumping at Eloy. You brightened my holidays with your big smile. You will be missed.
AggieDave From College Station, Texas
Michele 19:00:48 - 04/19/03
Oh, Holly...
You have all the joy now, all the love and all the blue skies you can ever imagine.
Your charm and smile - and incredible sense of humor will be missed here, but will brighten every ray of sun shining down. You are missed, yet you are not gone. You will be in the breeze as it touches our faces, you will be in the souls of the flowers which grace the land, and you will be reflected in every rainbow.
God bless, blue skies, and Godspeed, Holly. You will be missed.
Michele
Michele From Burbank
Kristen 18:54:40 - 04/19/03
Blue Skies, Holly...May you fly with angels
Kristen From Virginia Beach, USA
sangiro 12:38:45 - 04/19/03
Thank you for all the smiles, the hugs and the best horny-gorilla ever. You were a very special person. My heart goes out to your family and loved ones. I will never forget you.
sangiro From Santa Monica, California, United States
The comments in this section have intentionally been turned off, though probably not for good. I have also made the executive decision to remove all of the email addresses from the posts. If you need to make contact with anybody who has posted below, email me and I will see what I can do. Thanks.
Holly's Dad Steven 21:10:55 - 10/02/05
September 30th was Holly's 29th Birthday, and here in Michigan the sky was Blue and clear. I talked with her brothers Steve and Timothy and remembered that she so loved a blue sky.
I went to Mass at St. Fabian's, the church she was baptized in, attended school their and sadly had her funeral mass their. This was her spiritual "Home", so full of happy memories of her when she was so young and alive.
I looked through many of her pictures, once more reading the gigantic Father's Day card she got me, I lauthed a little, and cried alot.
She would not want me to be sad, but the sadness of her death is something I am still coming to terms with.
Another member of St. Fabian's lost his son Dan in July, he went to school with Holly. I was stunned to hear his name read when the mass was in honor of his memory.
His dad Dan and I belong to a fraternity no father want to be in, the Fathers who have lost one of their kids.
I pray every day a simple prayer:
Thank you Father for my life and that of my wife and our children. Watch over us and keep us all safe and in your loving embrace.
I know Holly is safe in His hands, and that someday I will join her and the rest of our ancestors. But for now, I live to keep the Love that was, is and always be Holly alive in me, my wife and Holly' brothers and family and friends.
For as long as just ONE of us remembers her, and smiling when thinking of her, she live in each and every one of us.
I, Patti my wife and Holly's brothers Steve and Timothy will keep her memory alive for the rest of our days.
The love and Hugs Holly gave all of us are remembered, cheirished and missed.
She lives in all of us, our minds, our hearts and our souls. Rembember, if you see someone hurting, just go to them and pass on Holly's "Hugs and Kishs"
Holly I MISS you so much!!
Holly I LOVE you my dauther.
Happy Birthday my angel!
Your Dad, Steven
Holly's Dad Stevem From West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
Michele 20:26:12 - 09/30/05
Happy Birthday, Holly.
Michele From Lincoln Park, MI
Trevor 10:37:28 - 09/16/05
I was just reminiscing about my good friend Holly this morning and decided to do a Google search and see what would pop up. It was not a surprise that the first thing I come to is this site from Dropzone.com. Holly was my best friend, best roommate, best drinking buddy and best cry on my shoulder buddy. She was the most well rounded person I have ever met with the biggest heart of Gold besides Jesus. I have so many incredible memories I couldn’t start to share them all. I was so in love with her and never followed through with anything except a very close friendship.
I met Holly shortly after I moved to Phoenix and had started working @ Café Boa down town Tempe. She came in with a Motley crue of freaks that I came to love very much. TJ, Jen, Holly and Tim came if for lunch and I waited on them on a beautiful December day. We really laughed and talked, and started a bonding that would start in just a couple of days. Funny enough I was sitting on my patio @ my apartment and all of a sudden, there they were! Well, there is all started, they invited me to come over anytime and hang out. One day after work I took them up on that offer, went over and knocked on the door. They answered and Holly quickly got off the couch and gave me a big hug. I was in love from that day on. My first friends in Phoenix, I had moved to Phoenix because I had heard the weather was like heaven and now I met my first angels. We would go dancing @ fly clubs, hang out on the grass @ the apartment complex and just talk (mostly about Holly, TJ’s and Jen’s new found love in skydiving). It was the start of a very deep friendship that lasted to the end. I was there comforting Holly through the her break ups of all her boyfriends, I was her personal car salesmen selling all the old cars she and Tim owned. I did anything Holly would ask me to; I had never met anyone quite like her. She moved to Mesa with Tim and I moved all over the place with different people for a couple of years. Holly gives me a call, Tim is moving back to Michigan, I need a roommate. ME, ME, PICK ME, I screamed! We shortly after that became roommates and the best of friends. I would cook her Vegan food daily and she would hang out with me while I smoked on the patio all the time. We would spend most of our time together; I always was excited to fly home to tell Holly about my day. I was going through a lot personally during my first few years being in Phoenix, divorce, drug & alcohol addiction among other things. Holly was the best counselor, friend, and angel that God placed in my life while I was dealing with this baggage. I am sure that hundreds of people would agree with me about this last statement, God placed Holly in all our lives to help us understand what we needed to. As things go, after I moved out with her I had purchased a condo in Central Phoenix that eventually Holly came to live with me again. Unfortunately, I purchased another house right away and we didn’t get to remain roommates long enough. I did have the good fortune to help with everything when she passed though. She has done so much for me and I still thank God that she was there when she was. I may have taken a really different path without her Angel guidance she possessed. I know she would disagree with me on how much she had done for everyone around her but we all know the truth.
Today, I look for personally traits Holly possessed in other people. It was amazing that so many good traits could be in one person and she could of helped so many other people, but they say the good die young. God bless her and everyone she impacted. My God also bless her most wonderful family and allow Holly to continue to comfort them as they walk through life.
Holly, I love you and wait patiently until the day I can hug you and feel your pure angelic soul again.
Your great friend Trevor
Trevor From Phoenix, Az , USA
Jim Wright 12:40:46 - 08/31/05
I don't know what to say.
I decided to google Holly's name today because I lost touch with her a few years back and a bunch of us from Hayden Place in Arizona are having a reunion this September 24th, and I thought it would be awesome to get a hold of her and get her here for it. But now it feels like someone punched me in the stomach. I still don't think it's registered that this is real. Holly is one of the most beautiful people I have ever known, accepting of everyone and always smiling. Just being around her made people happy. I can't help but think about when Holly, Tim and myself made our ill-fated adventure to San Diego, and how El Centro CA made us feel like we were in the Blair Witch Project. It was a crazy trip, but it is also one of my fondest memories in life; I still tell the story at least twice a year.
I really can't get my mind around this. All I can say is that I am very sad. I've missed you for the past few years, Holly, and now I will have to go on missing you. You are one of my fondest memories of Arizona. Thank you for lending me your shoulder when I needed it, and thank you for being Holly Kish.
Love,
Jim
Jim Wright From Hillsboro, OR, USA
Holly's Dad Steven 08:45:05 - 04/19/05
Today marks the second anniversary of Holly's untimely death while skydiving at Eloy Arizona. In these last two years I have done much sole searching and praying. Even now, I still catch myself starting to dial her cell phone.
Today Patti, Steve and I are off and will spend some time today remembering the GOOD times, and not dwell on Holly's passing. She is and always will be with us in our hearts, I minds and our souls. God knows how much we miss her.
Her aunt Kathy gave us an ingraved stone to be next to the memorial fountain we have. The plaque says:
"If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again"
As I sit here typing with tears in my eyes, the joy and love she so freely gave, still fills my heart and soul with hope.
Holly, my beautiful daughter there are so many of us here who miss you so much.
We miss you Holy, we always will love you.
Your Daddy, Steven
Holly's Dad Steven From West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
steph 13:13:20 01/15/05
Maybe you don't appreciate knowing someone like you as much when you are 12, or 16, or even 18, but the older I get, the more I realize that you were, and are, one of a kind! I will always have the memories of your smiling face, and probably the best memory of all... the Poison concert in 89'! You were probably hoping I wasn't going to bust you on that! You were an awesome person, and I will always remember your huge smile and love for life like noone I have known before or since. I am so glad I have so many memories of you, they all make me smile. You are truely one of a kind, and it makes me feel blessed to have known you.
Love you,
Steph
steph From north carolina
Holly's Dad Steven 20:20:40 - 09/30/04
Today is Holly's 28th birthday!!!
Wherever you are in God's great universe, Happy birthday my daughter.
Today I took off of work to celebrate Holly and all she means to me, my wife Patti and her brothers Steve and Timothy. I listened to her voice on my answering machine, I went through many of the pictures I have of her and her brothers. I laughed, I cried, I prayed.
I had lunch with Steve, talked with Timothy and hugged and kissed Patti when she got home from work. I have never know such range of emotions in such a short period of time.
I do know this is true, love does NOT end with death, for it is so much more powerfull. Love for my family transcends the boundries of life and death, and still reaches out to Holly wherever God has sent her out to spread her love of all of us.
THe joy I and her mom Bev felt when Holly was born has never left us. It has sustained us through the darkness of April 2003, into the light of today.
The skies of Michigan were clear and blue, just the kind of sky Holly loved to jump in.
We ALL miss you Holly, and we all LOVE you!!!
Your Dad
Holly's Dad Steven From West Bloomfield, MI, USA
janell 10:56:43 - 07/17/04
dear HOL been thinkin bout u alot lately. i know u r always with me. the tree we planted for u at skydive az on 4/19/04 is a jakuronda. i dont think i spelled that right but thats how it sounds. anyway its lovely green and blooms bright purple flowers in the spring. shes just a baby this year. next year all will see her beautiful purple blooms. speaking of babies, greg and i are expecting a baby in january. if shes a girl i plan to name her after u my dear friend. i have been lokking at pictures of us hol, happy times we had times i miss dearly. ron and luke are on thier way over. ron of course, misses u more than i can say. i miss skydiving since ive been pregnant. all the love, your friend janell
janell From az, usa
Kyle B kawizx900 21:51:12 - 07/07/04
Holly I wanted to talk with you and holla at ya when you shined the wave you were supposed to be riding back at me. "looked like a mint one, way to send it! alOhA! anywayz, I couldn't talk to you like we did on the cell because I didn't want border patrol to think I was out of my gord or anything. I'm working on all kinds of fun stuff right now, and hopefully in a couple months some of it will pan out. I found another friend who is seriously ####in yoga'd out which is neat and she's a promoter and if stuff goes right the crew will be wreckin shop soon SOCAL SUMMER FALLOUT style. If I yell at you in the winter off a ass toss washing machine wave don't get salty with me for it it's rough out there and I'm getting my ass handed to me riding your girlie girl board... it's beautiful and it's not going anywhere.
Love Ya!
ttyl-
Kyle B kawizx900
Dina Shifman 11:44:53 - 06/21/04
Dear Holly, I can still remember the day you came to my front door for some school thing and all i could think of was ahha Babysitter!!!!! You and Marlee hit it off , and you instantly became like one of the family. I must say... you were my kind of girl, a true free spirit, and a real zest for life. you reminded me of when i was your age. Yu were so different than the other kids your age around here, so sweet and down to earth. This past year I thought we just had lost touch with you, like most people often do. This past week we found out what had happened, and it was not that we had lost touch, but yu had gone away from us so far. Marlee and the rest of us are so sad, and wish we could of said good bye, some how or some way. We will always love and miss your smiles, your carefree attiude and your loving way of life. love and kisses Dina xxxx 00000
Dina Shifman From Farmington hills mich, U.S.A
Marlee Shifman 20:49:01 - 06/12/04
Holly,
You were the best babysitter in the world. Even though the last time i saw you was when i was 10, i've been thinking about you a lot. I remember when i was little i used to call you "Holly Pockets" haha and i remember when you came to visit and we would berry eachother in beanie babies...I always had a blast with you. You got me my first hackie sack..I still have it. You were one of my role models and still are today. I remember the tatoo on your ankle with the bears...My mom says when i'm 18 i can get one, so i decided that i'm going to get one just like yours. My parents told me about how they met you and how you were collecting money for the Harrison track team. Now i'm 13 can you beleive it??? I go to Warner just like you did and im going to North Farmington in a year. I miss you so much and i hope i grow up to be just like you.
Marlee Shifman From Michigan, USA
missy 21:37:09 - 04/20/04
Holly,
Happy Day! I figured I would just say that. I miss you like nuts and talked to your dad via email. What a wonderful family you have. I love you and cant wait to feel your presence - please visit soon! I love you
Missy
missy From phoenix, usa
Maureen Pinter 18:30:11 - 04/19/04
A year ago today you left us, and it is still so hard. I feel very fortunate to have been able to spend the last couple of days with your family and close friends remembering you and celebrating your life, but I wonder to myself often...will I ever feel better??
I have my good days and my bad days, but EVERYDAY I wish you could be here again.
I went to Heritage Park today and planted a tree on one of the trails we would often frequent back in the days...
I really just wanted a place to go where I could talk to you and remember you. I guess my own little memorial. No other place in the world reminds me more of you then Heritage Park.
A bunch of us also got a star named after you. We named it "Peace Frog". We presented your mom and dad with the certificates this past weekend. The joy and appreciation on their faces was a great thing to see. You have such an amazing family~ no wonder why you turned out as wonderful as you did.
Now everytime we look up at the sky at night, we can find you sparkling like you did here on earth.
I still miss you so much. You are in my heart always!!
Maureen Pinter From Hartland, MI
Jennifer (Rande) Saputo 09:36:44 - 04/01/04
Holly, I was thinking about you today. It's been nearly a year.
I haven't written anything here yet... but I want you to know I will always remember you. In my mind, you'll always be the girl in the parking lot during HHS firedrills blaring music from her car...and the one with the big pink feather boa at Denise's wedding...and the silly, goofy, fun, free and eternally loving person I always knew.
You are gone but not forgotten.
Jennifer (Rande) Saputo From Chicago, IL, USA
Missy 19:13:04 - 03/31/04
Holly,
Mike figured it out! God needed an Angel early, and you were the only one perfect enough for the position! You're majic and presence is helping spirits everywhere. Love - Missy and Mike
Missy From phoenix, usa
missy 17:10:56 - 03/29/04
Holly,
I was trying so hard to get ahold of you around May of 2003. Just this morning (3/29/04) I got a call from Dan, Michelle's ex, in Michigan telling me you were in this accident. I kept asking him over the last year to please get ahold of Michelle so I could get your number. But I supposed you've been watching all along. I cant say the tears will stop flowing today. I miss you - your smile - the way you brighten up the room. Anyway you are in me and mike's thoughts - we are headed to south mountain with purple daisies for you...a little late, but better late than never! You're spirit will be alive and with me forever...have fun with the fairies Holly! I love you.
missy From phoenix, usa
janell 08:44:33 - 03/18/04
just like pauly said. feel you working your magic everyday. miss you so much, especially this time of year. my heart is with you always. janell
janell From az, usa
Jill Potter 17:16:30 - 03/07/04
Hey Hol, almost a year now...that is just too hard to believe. Dave and I were talking about that on Saturday on our way back from Eloy, it just doesn't seem like a year. I miss you sweetie...just no two ways about it. Love you girl. Jill
Jill Potter From Chino Valley Az, usa
Pauley D 19:29:30 - 02/19/04
Hey Hol!
Whas UP?
Getting settled in the new house, but know you know that already. Know you would be as excited as I am. Thinking of you always and feel you working your magic everyday.
Pauley D From ELOY
Jill Potter 18:59:26 - 01/23/04
Hey Hol...went out to Buckeye...hadn't been there since ...awhile...last time I was there I saw you...they planted you a beautiful tree...and they have some pix of you that are...so you. Miss you...love you. Jill
Jill Potter From chino valley az
Christine Rafferty 15:46:08 01/11/04
Just thinking about you a lot lately. Im so blessed to still hear your voice in my head, see your beautiful smile, and have so many pictures of good times in the past. You truely are one of a kind and when I think of you I will forever smile. Love you Holly!!
Christine Rafferty From Royal Oak/Michigan
Jill Potter 08:28:06 01/01/04
Well Hol, it was New Years...you have been on my mind a lot lately...not sure why now more than other times...maybe it is just your festive name that is mentioned so much at this time of year! Whatever the reason, you live in my heart and I miss your presence in this world! Love you girl...Jill
Jill Potter From chino valley az
Holly's Dad 21:51:58 12/31/03
Dear Holly's family and family of friends, hello and Happy New Year to all.
Decemeber 2003 has seen been a long month for me, thinging of family and friends near and far, and of all the dates that have been part of Holly's family history. December 1st was the day Holly's Grandmother Josophine and Grandfather Chester Delsh were married in 1945. December 1st is also the date Grandmother Sylvia and Grandfather Steven Kish were married, also in 1945! December 8th was Holly's Uncle Greg Kish's birthday. My birthday was on the 11th. I had rotator cuff surgery on the 19th, Christmas on the 25th and now a New Year has begun. It brings to a close the saddest year of my life. Yet I start this new year filled with hope, unshakable faith, a resolve for renewed happiness and an boundless love for for my family, wife Patti, my sons Steven and Timothy, my Mom Sylvia, my sister Kathy and brother Greg and his wife Jennifer and son Alex.
We Kishs miss our Holly, as do so her mom Beverly and step dad Pat Weir, and step-sister Kristen. Holly's many aunts and uncles, cousins too miss her, but all of them, like myself are finding it a little easier to smile and laugh when we think back on our lives with Holly, and all the joy of life, the happiness, the hugs and love she so freely gave us all.
It is that beautiful spirit of Holly each of us carries with us into our every day lives, that will see us throught the rest of our days. It is OK to remember Holly with an occational tear in your eye, but I know Holly would rather all of us remember her with a smile, a laugh, a kind word to some one who needs it. Don't stop giving each other a "Holly Hug", be kind to each other, and love each other, love one another like Holly loves you!!
As I charged all who could hear my voice through my tears at her memorial service in Phoenix and her funeral in Farmington Hills, alway SMILE when you remember Holly or say her name!!
Be happy, be good, be loved!!!
Dad Steven
Holly's Dad From West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
Steve Claude 23:13:29 11/11/03
Just took a trip to San Diego and got me thinking of you. I have never met a person as wonderful as you. You always made me smile and you even got me to eat my veggies!!! I wish we could have jumped together at Elsonore. You are truely missed. I thank you for bringing happiness into my life and even though you are no longer with us the thought of you and the short time we spent together always cheers me up when I a feeling down. You will live in my heart forever.
Steve
Steve Claude From California
Holly's Dad Steven 22:59:28 11/02/03
Dear Holly, ten yesrs ago on November 1, 1993, I went through the pain of losing you grandpa Kish, my Dad, Steven Kish, Sr. I though this was the worst time in my life, and as painful as the lose of my father was, it was not as painful as loosing you my beautiful daughter. I have spent much of this past weekend thinking back how much the Kish family lost with his passing. But in my heart I knew this is how life is, the sons and daughter morning the passing of their dad that they all loved so much. I could not imagine that there could a pain greater, a lose more severe than what the Kish family went through then.
What emerged from those dark days after his death, was greater love, not only for my dad, but for all my family whose love and support got me through.
With your death, again I felt a pain, even greater, a lose even deeper. For my darling daughter, it was suppose to be You and your brothers Steven and Tim and Mom Patti who were to mourn my passing, not us morning your passing.
In these past days and months through prayer, faith and the love of my own private "angel" in heaven, the love of all our family, friends, and co-orkers, I got through it. As I promised you in my prayers Easter Sunday night, I DO smile more than I frown, I laugh MORE than cry, and once again Holly, there is MORE happiness than sadness in my life.
Holly, you and Steven and Tim have made me so proud to be called your Dad! Your lives, have enrichened my mind and spirit, and brought joy to my heart.
It is getting late and I have to work in the morning. So to you Holly and my Dad, I leave you both with the last words that we told each other,
I LOVE YOU!!!!
Holly's Dad Steven From West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
Paul Davidson 17:35:45 10/08/03
Took some time to get here and try to write this down. 6 months have past and it still seems like yesterday. I know you are on the other side working hard to help us all, but I miss you like crazy. I see you everywhere, everyday, in the people you have touched and the energy you left along the way. The purple and green butterflies are a particularly nice touch. Hope the angels celebrated your birth as we did here. I know they are the lucky ones now. I am sure you would have been catching some surf in S.D. this year, wish we would have been there! Just wanted to put down some words, but there are none that can describe my love and the feelings I am experiencing now. Thank you for your friendship, Thank you for your laughter, Thank you for your many kisses and the hugs I long to feel again. But most of all Holly, thank you for being you and for loving me. Blue Skies and Surfs UP BABY, so Party like a Rock Star!! and make it a HOL-ly Day!!
Paul Davidson From Chandler AZ, USA
jill potter 19:33:44 10/05/03
Happy birthday Holly...hope you got to free fly around heaven with all of the other angels. I still think of you every day...and most especially when I am in the air...Dave misses you too. I look at your picture every day and the angel that sits next to it. Love you lots Hol...blueskies...Jill
jill potter From chino valley az, usa
Amy "Bovee" Trouslot 20:20:12 10/04/03
My dearest Holly,
I am sorry I have not written here yet. I visit on a regular basis. I still, after all this time, do not know what to say. We were best friends for 16 years. I am honored I can at least say that. The 16 years of memories I have I will carry with me until I can be with you again. We have been through so much together whether happy or sad but I never imagined this. When we met on the first day of 6th grade, we knew we were ment to be friends, not just any kind of friends but "Bo" best friends. We immediately had to know everything about each other, from how many days older I was than you (41 days) to how many houses we lived apart(14 houses), we both had parakeets, the same pajamas (no one else had these awful things), etc. I could make a list a mile long why we seemed destined to be best friends. Well in 6th grade those things were important. But then we grew up and realized all of the other reasons why we were best friends. Even with all the miles between us over the last 4 years our friendship has continued to flourish and we were closer than ever. I am so honored that you were able to be a part of my life and all the major events this far. I know you still will be because you would never let me down. I am so glad I got to talk to you two days before the accident. Of course we ended the conversation with "I love you and lots of kisses" I think of that and it brings a smile to my face. Holly, I love you with all my heart! I will carry with me everything we ever shared (we both know how long the list is which some of it cannot be reveiled) until the day I can see your beautiful, smiling, face and plant a big fat smooch on it! I miss you so much and for the rest of my life there will never be a day that goes by that I don't think of you.
Fly free Holly, I love you!
"Bovee"
Amy "Bovee" Trouslot From Michigan
Holly's Dad 18:04:15 10/01/03
Hello Holly, its Dad. Hope you had a great birthday bash with the other angels.
Your brothers Steve and Timothy, Mom Patti and I got together and celebrated your birthday with a toast and a quiet meal at E.J. Nicks down the street.
Holly I remember how overjoyed your Mom Bev and I were when the doctor delivered you and said 'IT'S A GIRL!!!!". You grew up TOO fast, leaving many things unsaid, too many dreams not shared, and not enough hugs between you and your Dad. But we ALWAYS knew where we stood with each other, because we always made sure the last thing we would say to each other is "I love you!!"
Those were the greatest words a father and daughter could ever share. I had no idea that Good Friday would be the last time we would say it to each other.
Holly my daughter, thanks you for all the joy and happiness you brought to our world. Thank you for you hugs and kisses. I am SO proud of all you hsd accomplished. Keep up the good work!
Again in closing, Happy Birthday Holly wherever in God's good and beautiful universe you are. I miss you, and I love you
Dad
Holly's Dad From West Bloomfield, MI, USA
sunshine 17:24:02 10/01/03
Happy Birthday sweets!! I thought about you yesterday, it's so hard to put into words how much i miss your sweet smile. Until we meet again, fly free beautiful!!
sunshine From IL
Michele 18:17:32 09/30/03
Thinking of you, Holly. Happy Birthday.
Your cousin,
Michele From Lincoln Park, MI
Maureen Pinter 04:53:34 09/30/03
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOLLY!
May you be celebrating in the sky, like we knew you would be if you were here with us on earth.
I miss you so much.
Maureen Pinter From Hartland, MI
Michael Minor 06:11:44 09/05/03
Hello, My most heartfelt condolences go out to all of those who knew Holly. I didn't know Holly but feel a connection just the same. Being new to the sport I feel we are all united in spirit and cause. As for myself, I understand the inherant risk involved but honestly it doesn't enter into my thoughts when flying. May the memories last forever. Blue skies. Michael Minor
Michael Minor From Va. Beach, Va/// Suffolk DZ, USA
Holly's Dad Steven 19:36:55 08/27/03
Hello again to all the family of friends of Holly, this is her Dad Steven. Today I found a box on my front porch. It was from J. Dillon of Dallas Texas. In it were 15 framed pictures of Holly and her friends. Among them was my favorite, the one of her in a white robe and angel wings. To all of you who were hugged, kissed and loved by my daughter Holly, I cannot begin to express how much these pictures mean not only to me, but to her Mom Patti, her brothers Steve and Tim, and her Mom Bev and Dad Pat and stepsister Kristen. I will be sharing them with her family back here in Michigan.
Like all of you, I too miss her so. Holly's untimely death has left a void in all of our hearts, our minds and in our souls. I too miss hearing her voice, her warmth, her laughter. I am very lucky in that I was able to save two messages from my answering machine, that Holly left on it. One was from the Monday before she died. I hope to someday finally get her memorial web site: www.hollykish.com up and running, and share these messages with all of you. Please be patient with me for whenever I start working on her web site, the screen blurs due to my tears.
Always know, where ever you go, what ever you do, that the great person you are in Holly's eyes, you are also in mine.
Smile when ever you think of Holly, be kind to one another as Holly was to you, hug your friends and all who you meet in your life with a bone-crushing Holly hug. And most of all, love each other like Holly AND I love you!!!
Peace and Love, Dad Steven
Holly's Dad Steven From West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
Holly's Dad 04:56:15 08/19/03
Hello to all of Holly's family of friends, this his Holly's Dad Steven.
I is now four months since Holly was killed in Eloy, yet she still lives on in our minds, our hearts and our souls. Wherever you are today, take a moment to remember her with smiles, hugs and love, for that is what my daughter really was, is and forever will be.
It is said that as long as just one person remembers us, we do not die. I know all of us will remember her for the rest of our lives.
My thoughts today are with all of you who loved my daughter.
Love, Hugs and Kishs to you all!!!
Dad Steven
Holly's Dad From West Bloomfield, USA
Bev Weir 05:17:36 07/24/03
Hi to all of Holly's friends & family!
I want to thank each of you from the bottom of my heart for all the continuing love & support you have given us since Holly went to fly with the angels on April 19th. The love & caring everyone expressed at the memorial services & funeral Mass was overwhelming.
Although it's been 3 months, part of me still cannot believe that my beautiful daughter is not here. Holly & I would talk 2 or 3 times a week & in her recent conversations she had mentioned her wishes about death in reference to the recent death of another skydiving friend. She said, "Mom, if I had my choice, I would want to die doing what I love--skydiving. And I would want my ashes scattered over the dropzone." Little did I realize Holly was preparing me for what was soon to happen.
I am so happy to have met alot of you when I took my yearly trip to visit Holly & I plan to continue visiting AZ yearly to visit all of you. You were all so loved by Holly--Holly taught me alot about life in her short 26 yrs. & continues to teach me since her death that it's the people who surround you in life that makes life worth living.
Love to all of you. Bev Weir (Holly's Mom)
Bev Weir From Ferndale, MI, USA
jill potter 20:21:10 07/11/03
Hey Holl...finally went to Eloy to jump...thought about you the whole time...I miss your presence in this world...but I know you are still with us and I can feel you in the sky. I love you Holly. Jill
jill potter From chino valley az, USA
Holly's Dad 22:15:48 06/15/03
Good morning to all of Holly's family of friends. Sunday was Father's Dad, the first since Holly died. Saturday night the Kishs celebrated at Maureen's wedding. Sunday Mom Patti, Steven and Timothy and I spent the day together. The boys gave me a card with "Free Beer" on the front. Being a true Kish, that immediately got my attention. I have needed something to bring a smile to my face again.
I also found a Father's day card that Holly had sent me three years ago. In typical Holly fashion, it is 1 foot wide and two feet high and FUNNY!! These are two cards I will treasure for the rest of my life. Both cards were signed with "Love", something that my kids have always given me. Sunday with my family maked me so thankful that I am a Dad.
The weather Sunday was in the 80's and a beautiful blue sky above. I looked up into the heavens, knowing Holly was celebrating Father's day along with her brothers and Mom Patti and me.
So, to all my "sons" and "daughters" who have taken time to think of Holly and us, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
God bless and keep all my "kids" wherever you may be. As always, the last thing I say to my until we talk again is,
Love you
Dad Steven
Holly's Dad From West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
GoodPerson in MI 19:29:50 06/15/03
I was a graduate of Harrison High School in 96. I never met Holly but I visit www.hhsgrads.com alot and noticed this link. I am so sorry that this tragic accident happened and my prayers are with Holly and her family. Holly seems like she was very loved by many people.
GoodPerson in MI From Michigan
Holly's Dad Steven 11:37:43 06/14/03
Hello to all of Holly's family of friends, this is Holly's Dad Steven.
Today, June 14th 2003, Holly's dear friend Maureen McQuiston was married to Charles Pinter at our Lady of Sorrows Catholic church in Farmington Michigan.
Steven, Timothy, Bev their Mom and myself and most importantly, Holly watched with smiles and tears as Maureen said her wedding vows. Maureen will always be one of my "daughters" because of the bond of love that was, is and always will be between her and Holly.
God bless this couple and their marriage. May they have a long, loving, healthy life together. May God bless them with children in time, and always keep them in his gentle hands.
I too looked forward to walking Holly down the aisle and giving her away to some lucky man. This was not to be, for God in his infinite wisdom had other plans and missions for Holly. I AM thankful for all the years we all had with her, and know Holly is watching over all of us, with smiles and love for all of us.
God bless and love you, my "sons" and "daughters" wherever you are!!!
Dad Steven
Holly's Dad Steven From West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
Jill Potter 20:32:46 06/13/03
Hey Holly...I think about you every day...it still seems hard to believe that I won't hear your voice calling across the dropzone "HEY, woman...how ARE you?"...haven't been to Eloy since your accident...will go next weekend...it will be strange. I miss you and will never forget you...ever. I know you are flying with the angels...I know one of them is my son, Colin, fly free sweet girl. Love always, Jill
Jill Potter From chino valley az, usa
Jason Kay 13:16:14 06/12/03
Holly, I reached for the phone again to call you today
to see if you wanted to go to the Veggie House. I
miss the excitement in your voice when you'd say
'mmmmm yeah!!!' But there are no telephones where
you are, and I'm slowly starting to accept that. I always
think about you when I go there, and yes, even still, I
usually think to call you. I miss you so much, Holly.
Peace and love,
Jason Kay From Scottsdale, AZ, USA
mike beardsley 20:01:55 06/10/03
love you holly,
missing you dearly until we get to meet again.
fly high, fly free,
send our love to all our friends that
are with you now,
mike & vicky beardsley
From mesa, AZ., usa
Jerry Cody 06:00:54 06/08/03
Holly,
Although I only met you once I felt as if I knew you through the stories of my good friend, your brother Steve. Often his stories were tinged with amusement, sometimes with envy, but always were they filled with love and admiration.
Now I shall never get the chance to know you personally, as I know your dad and brothers. You'll never be able to refute their stories, nor to tell tales on them. I'll never be able to tell you how I admired your zest for living life as you wanted, on your own terms.
To your family and friends I send my deepest condolence. As someone who has lost a child of his own I know that the void of your passing will never be filled but, in time, the love and memories of your life will make it bearable for them. For now we all mourn your passing but the fullness of time will give us the ability to celebrate your life as we should.
Goodbye, Holly
Jerry Cody From Wyandotte, MI
Luis (freeflyz) 10:43:46 06/02/03
Well where to start Holly?? I'mSorry I
have not written you,My heart still
weight heavy from the great loss.It
has been A month and some days
with out you,Lost at moments without
your smile,voice or just that super
hug of yours.I have lost my balance
in my life with out you. Just when I
thought the world was against me
you would come to the rescue.But
there is times it get's tough and I can
hear your voice guiding me at times.I
can sit here and write you and it
would NEVER convay who you
were,No words can explain
everbodys loss for you and hope your
looking over everyone and that your
finally home with the rest of the
angels! Blue ones Love ya HOTTIE!
Luis (freeflyz) From Phoenix,Az, USA
Damian Rainey 09:55:22 05/30/03
I can't really say that I ever knew you, but I did. You lived in me through your father, who loved you very much. My heart goes out to your family who I know, all so truly love you and miss you. It will be only time that makes something like this tragedy be at peace for you friends and family. May you watch over them and help them in this hard time. In talking with your father for many years about you I just wanted to remind him 3 things in Life. The first is taxes. The second is death. The third thing I want to remind him is that you are safe, and in a really GREAT place now.
Love Damian Rainey
Damian Rainey From Michigan, US
Glenn Murphree 20:14:00 05/29/03
I just wanted to say that I wished I could have met Holly and jumped with her, she has the smile of an ANGEL, there is not that many good ones left and we just lost one..Blue Ones Holly, hold a spot for me too!!!
Glenn Murphree From SKYDIVE ALABAMA, USA
bruce keiper 19:51:47 05/29/03
reading others' thoughts and memories and prayers, i find the tears again that came so easily [and frequently] after hearing that brief mention on the late news. i loved you with a mix of big brother/ father/ oh if i was only 20 years younger feelings. you were one of the handful of people who i truly fely honored to have crossed paths with in my life. there will always be dark spot in the night sky because of your absence. blue skies always, bruce p,s, who's going to hug me now?
bruce keiper From phoenix az, usa
skydogbruce
Janell 07:56:18 05/24/03
Dear Hol, I am sorry I haven't wriiten until now. I have had a bit of a hard time finding the words to say. I remember when we all did our first raft dive together. Janell April & Holly. Man were we the the coolest chiks that day or what! We had every guy at the dz wanting to do video for us on that dive.You always said "chicks rule" yes we do Hol! Then there was our famous 100th your 200th jump that made the centerfold of Parachutist. We were really stars now.I was honored to share that page with you we still rock Hol! I will miss you so much at the dz and on skydive thursdays, and your massages. I'll always love you. Janell
Janell From mesa az (skydive thursdays), usa
Holly's Dad 21:35:56 05/16/03
Hello to Holly's family and family of friends from her Dad, Steven.
Brad Chatellier created a CD with pictures from Holly's Memorial service at the Palms and the gathering to celebrate her amazing life, that preceeded her funeral. If any of the wonderful friends of our Holly want a copy, please contact me. Where ever you are, I will gladly send a copy to you.
We are in the process of building a permanent web site to celebrate, remember and share Holly with the world.
The site is: www.hollykish.com and is under construction now. If you would like to share your memories, pictures, videos or letters of Holly, please send them to me. They WILL be part of our tribute to all that Holly was and still is, the LOVE of us and our LOVE of her.
Where ever you are, so is Holly.
To you who Loved my daughter, and were Loved by her, I pray that I will again get to see each one of you, and give you "Holly hugs and Kishs"
Love you all,
Dad Steven
Holly's Dad From West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
Roseann Ellen 10:23:22 05/15/03
Holly, my dear sweet friend, you are forever in my heart. Since the moment I met you, we became friends. The love you showed me will always be remembered. Our massage exchange really rocked! Thanks for everything! You are an angel in my life. I also loved meeting you at yoga class, funny that's where Eric told me the news. Thank God for all the angels in our lives. You have earned your wings my sweetie, fly forever! Thanks again for your awesome autograph on your famous picture in Parachutist Magazine! I will treasure it always along with the memory of your sweet smile. It was an honor to know you and I will see you again. I Love You So Very Much! Blue Skies Forever!
Hugs & Kisses Always, Roseann xoxo
Roseann Ellen From Phoenix, USA
Genie 11:21:46 05/14/03
Holly,
like many here i only knew you through your posts here. I always admired the positive upbeat, happy to be alive attitude and know you loved to fly. Someone posted a poem earlier called Do no stand at my grave and weep - a beautiful poem. I came across it in a skydiving version and thought, thats the poem for Holly and here it is..
I can imagine you posting this and im sure your friends and family will see you in this clearer than I can.
Thank you for being you.
Fly Free
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am the essence of a clear blue sky
I am the yearning to climb very high
I am the breeze you feel as you try to spot
I am the rapture of flying your slot
I am the rustle of a canopy in flight
I am the flicker of camp fire light.
When you pass through the door into open air,
I know you are smiling, I am the wind in your hair.
So do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
Anon
Genie From Dublin, Ireland
jill potter 21:32:53 05/13/03
Hey Holly, I thought of you at the boogie in Mexico and I thought of you on Mother's Day when I jumped at Coolidge....that is a tough day for me every year because of losing my son. I talked to you on the way back home and hoped that somehow, somewhere you are with my Colin and you are both zipping around the heavens, among the stars. I think about you every day, I will always miss you and never stop looking for you and your smile. I love you Holly. Blueskies, Jill
jill potter From chino valley az, usa
Holly's Dad 14:35:29 05/11/03
Today is Mother's day, and today you Moms hugged each other in the loving, tender way Holly hugged us all. They share the warmth of our love for Holly, and the heartbreak of a daughter lost.
We miss you Holly with all our hearts, minds, body and souls. The depth of our loss is too deep to measure, but is nothing in comparison to the love you gave us so freely and the love we gave you in return. Your gentle, loving spirit lives in us all, you will be with us all the days of our lives.
Oh daughter, there is so much I had to say to you, so many dreams I had for you, that are now and forever lost and unfulfilled. Each morning and night I look up unto the heavens, knowing that you are there with all of our family members that went before us. The comfort knowing this still does not stop the longing to hold you again.
Holly my love, I will continue on, trying in my own way to celebrate you and you wonderfull life. The tears still come too often, but I promise you again, I too will be happy, smile and laugh.
Maureen's wedding is in June and we know you will be there to help bless this couple and their life together.
As I told you Good Friday when we talked last, "Holly I miss YOU! Holly I LOVE YOU!!"
Dad
Holly's Dad From West Bloomfield, USA
Tom ####son 13:49:37 05/05/03
Holly... Your smiles and hugs will be sorely missed at the dropzone. My condolences to the family, and Luis. Its rare to meet somebody and know they have no enemies. Holly was one of those people.
Tom ####son From Phoenix
Steven Kish 00:14:49 05/05/03
Dearest Holly,
I couldn't find the right words to say to you at your funeral. I can't even now, and may never be able to.
Though you will always be with me, I have lost part of myself. I miss you, and love you, and always will.
Your big brother,
Steven Kish From Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Jill Potter 00:25:46 05/04/03
Dear, dear Holly...I will never, never forget you. This has been such a huge loss for all of us...that is the effect you have always had on those of us blessed to have known you. I have never met anyone with so much positive energy...you simply shone with it. I know you are one of our angels now, and when you got there you probably met my son and said"dude, so you're Jill's son..."and then hugged him. I will miss your smiles and hugs...I will miss you always. Blueskies my friend. I love you. Jill
"In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so, it will be as if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night..." Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Jill Potter From chino valley az, usa
Marilyn Willingham 19:28:40 05/03/03
Hi to all. I'm an old friend of Holly's Dad. Just wanted to say that I knew Holly when she was younger and was always kept informed of her adventurous life through Steve. When I asked if there was a special place to send donations, Steve said Holly loved animals and that donations to the Humane Society would be what Holly would have wanted. The day after I made my donation, I received an e-mail from a friend who didn't know anything about this. Her e-mail was a plea for help for the Aminal Rescue Site. They're having trouble getting people to click on to meet their daily quota for getting free food donations for abused and neglected animals. Corporate sponsors use the number of daily visits to donate food in exchange for advertising. So, in honor of Holly and her love for animals, please go to www.theanimalrescuesite.com and click on "feed the animals".
Marilyn Willingham From Michigan, USA
Joe Syslo 21:01:24 04/30/03
I will miss Holly dearly. She was a wonderfull person, and a great friend. It was awesome to see her at the dropzone, or on Thursday nights. She really lit up a room. I consider myself fortunate to have met her, and infinatly honored to have been with her on her last jump. Her helmet was filled with her huge smile, and it would be hard to imagine her any more happy and filled with life. A brilliant dazzling star of a person I will never forget. My deepest condolenses to her family and friends. Blue skies, Holly! We love you.
Joe Syslo From Phoenix, AZ, USA
Brad Chatellier 20:46:12 04/28/03
Here are the words from Holly's journal, read
at her memorial at the Royal Palms, that so
many people requested to hear again...
"Every day I realize more and more how
perfectly wonderful life is. I am truly blessed
to just be here, enjoying this moment. Putting
these mere words on paper can't nearly
describe my diverse range of emotions felt on
a daily basis. I am but one soul standing at
the tip of an iceberg cascading down, called
life. Perhaps I should rephrase this. I am at
the bottom staring up upon this angelic,
crystalized, God-sent perfection, on my
journey up."
Brad Chatellier From Northern California, USA
Hamish 08:57:48 04/28/03
Though I only spent a couple of weeks with Holly, I felt like she was a great friend. From the first time I met her, when she gave me a giant hug, to the last time I spoke with her, she was always positive. She helped teach me to live life now and always follow my heart. Whenever I am down, she will always be one of my happy thoughts.
Thank you for everything Holly!
Hamish
Hamish From Royal Oak, MI, USA
billo 21:50:19 04/27/03
Holly, I am glad that I had a chance to meet you over in Eloy. i loved hearing your stories about your new job in AZ and your outlook on life and smile were inspirational. the party always kicked up a bit when you came into the bar.
"die young, live forever"...i've heard often but never till now understood. You'll always have a spot in my memories.
fly free, blue skies,
billo From lenexa, KS, USA
Dad Steven 11:28:02 04/26/03
Hello again to all of Holly's family of friends. This is Holly's Dad Steven. This morning we celebrated her life with a Catholic Mass with her familly and friends here in Farmington Hills, Michigan. No amount of words would be adequate to sum up her all to short life, but if I were to but just one word, the word would be LOVE. All that she beleived, all that she was and still is, is the purest love a human can ever, the love of a daughter for her father, and the love of her dad for her. I was blessed to have had her for what now is too short of a time. Her hugs and kisses will be missed, but only until she and I are once again re-united. This I believe, this I KNOW!
On behalf of her Moms, Bev and Patti, and her Dads, Pat and Steven her brothers Steven and Tim and her sister Kristen, we wish to thank everyone in Arizona, Michigan and on-line. Your kind thoughts and heart felt wishes have been comforting to us all.
If you have any rememberances of Holly, pictures or stories to share, please contact us.
Remember, whenever you think of her or speak her name, you MUST smile!!
God bless and gentle landings to all.
Dad Steven From West Bloomfield Michigan, USA
Buck Buchanan 17:01:12 04/25/03
Holly, sorry I never got a chance to meet you. Wish I did...I know I missed someone very special.
Blue Skies,
Buck Buchanan From MS
Christine Rafferty 04:40:24 04/25/03
Holly, I will never forget your smile, laugh, and the wonderful way you look at the world. You will truely be missed but in my heart you will live forever. I am truely blessed to call you a friend. Right now I pray for your family and all of your friends to get through this difficult time although I know you would not want us to be sad. I love you Holly Kish, and thank you for all the memories.
-And in the end, it's not the years in you life that count. It's the life in your years. -Abraham Lincoln
Blue Skies Forever
Christine Rafferty From Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
josh mumma 23:06:43 4/24/103
holly,
I will never forget your burning smile. It embraced everyone who crossed it's path. To a terrible day it brought the utmost sunshine. You will never be forgoten. I have never met anyone who could truely take lemons and make lemonade. But Holly you always did....you saw the good side in everything... Holly, you will be missed more than you could ever imagine... we will never forget you...We vow...never to forget, and always embrace the memories which you have truely blessed us with...Holly we love, and miss you..... I am absolutely blessed to have known Holly.. absolutely..
josh mumma From royal oak, mi, usa
Dad Steven 19:49:15 4/24/103
Good evening all of Holly's family of firends. This is Dad Steven. Today we again celebrated Holly life with family and friends. We, her Moms and Dads have been overwelmed with the people who have come together in her honor. We cannot and never will be abel to totally thank all who have hugged us, kissed usy and shared their memories of Holly with us. We continue to celebrate her life tomorrow at McCabe's Funeral Home on 12 Mile in Farmington Hills Michigan. If you are able, please join us in this celebration of one of the greatest, most loveing humans in all yof God's creation. Pardon any typos, it is hard to type through the tears. To all of those who have been touchted by this gentle soul, remember you MUST smile when ever you think of her or speak of her!! This is a Dad Steven Rule #1!!! We are now getting ready to relax to the best of our ability and will keep you posted. Holly hugs and kisses to all of her and our family and friends. Blue sky and soft landing my dauthter. Love Dad Steven
Dad Steven From West Bloomfield Michigan, USA
skish271571mi@comcast.net
Skystorm 23:11:17 4/23/103
Holly,
I've never met you, but your threads and comments here have always made me smile.
My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. You'll be in my thoughts.
Blue skies forever.
Sky
Skystorm From Swakopmund, Namibia
skystorm@dropzone.com
Steven Kish 18:40:33 4/23/103
Hello to all of Holly's great familly of friends. This is her Dad Steve. Holly is now back here in Detroit with the her Mom Patti. Mom Bev and Dad Pat will be arriving any minute now.
Thanks to ALL of you from us for all the great hugs and kisses (She taught you well!).
Holly will be at the McCabe Funeral Home in Farmington Hills Michigan. The address is 31950 West Twelve Mile Road. Visitation starts at 4:00 PM Thursday afternoon and will be until 8:00 PM. Friday is 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. There will be a Rosary on Friday at 7:30 PM. Funeral service from St. Fabian Catholic Church next door to McCabe's, on Saturday at 10:00 AM.
Come help her Moms and Dads, brothers Steven and Tim and sister Kristen celebrate Holly's great and beautiful life. Holly hugs and kisses to all... Dad Steven
Steven Kish , USA
skish271571mi@comcast.net
Sheryl 16:11:53 4/23/103
I have never posted at this website, and i honestly never planned to. But...I wanted the world to know how much a warm, loving, and positive person Holly was. I am truly blessed to have met her and had the oppurtunity to share the sky with her. She was always smiling, always cheerful, and always greeted with you with a big hug (whether you knew her or not). She will be truly missed by every person she came in contact with.
Thanks for all the love, massages, and smiles. Blue Skies Holly!
Sheryl From Buckeye, AZ, USA
SHEESH2002@dropzone.com
Scott Mason 15:56:02 4/23/103
God bless you Holly , someday we will all be together up in the big DZ in the sky , tell then Blue Skie's
P,S we all love you ! ! ! ! !
Scott Mason
Scott Mason From De Soto , Mo, USA
hooter40@jcn.net
Gretchen 11:42:44 4/23/103
Hol... fly free, beautiful angel...eternal blues...
To all those suffering from this loss, my condolences...
I hope you all enjoy the poem below...
REMEMBER ME WHEN I AM GONE AWAY
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
Christina Rossetti
Gretchen
g_degross@yahoo.com
Brandon 09:42:40 4/23/103
My prayers are with you and your family as you are now in a better place where you dont need planes to fly. I never met you, but from reading the other 60+ messages, I really missed out on someone special.
Blue skies forever ...
Brandon From Ohio, USA
brandonATjumpinduoDOTcom
Bryce Willing 10:48:05 4/22/103
I never got a chance to talk to, or meet Holly, but I liked her from the first moment that I saw her avatar on this site! That great smile... and that attitude so apparent in that pic, would have drawn me in, like it did so many other people that were lucky enough to have actually met her.
For all of Holly's friends and family...
"Don't be dismayed at good-byes.
A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends." - Richard Bach
Bryce Willing From Dallas Texas
bwilling@dropzone.com
David Batt 09:19:48 4/22/103
Do not stand beside my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circling flight;
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand beside my grave and cry.
I am not there. I did not die.
~~~ Mary E.Frye, 1932 ~~~
David Batt
Mary Jo Linderman 19:26:59 4/21/103
Holly, I remember the time you came to Harbor Springs with Amy my niece to downhill ski. You two were such close friends and guardian angles for each other. The memories you both shared will live forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends. Your spirit lives on now and forever. Sincerely Aunt Mjo.
Mary Jo Linderman From Harbor Springs, Mi., USA
lindy@northlink.net
Jeff 18:37:45 4/21/103
I never had the chance to meet Holly but I always loved to read her treads and see that happy smiling face. You will be missed. God bless and forever blue skies!!
Jeff From Houston, Tx., usa
skydrvflsh@hotmail.com
Diane McQuiston 17:48:48 4/21/103
Dear Sweet Holly,
I can't even begin to say how I feel because you've been such a big part of my daughter Maureen's life. You always brought such happiness to her and from what I'm reading, everyone else that knew you. I always called you a "flower child" because making people happy, smiling, showing kindness and love to others was always so important to you. You brought sunshine in a room when you entered. You gave hugs freely and openly.
I think of your not being here as a mom would, but I know it doesn't compare to what your family is going through right now. Your not being here will make a large void in many people's lives, but you have left your mark - on everyone's heart. That mark will stay forever.
I remember the sparkle in your eyes when we would talk about your diving - how much you loved what you did. Not many people have had that kind of love for something they did - you were fortunate. I know that you will be watching your friends as they sky dive and making sure that they are safe. They will feel you up high - and you will touch all of them.
I will go to pay my respects to your family this week - and it will be a very difficult thing for me to do. I will see all your friends and know that there is an ache in their hearts that will be there for a long time. I will look into my daughter's eyes and see the pain that goes with losing a very dear friend and someone she loved very much. You will be with her on her wedding day, just as much as she wanted you there in person. She will know that you wish her nothing but blue skys and happiness.
You will be missed Holly - by all of us that were lucky to have you be a part of our lives. Thank you. We love you.
Diane McQuiston From Michigan, USA
dianek5035@aol.com
Brent Finley 17:27:23 4/21/103
Saturday morning I was unloading my equipment into my video room and I saw Holly giving Kevin Vetter a hug. I thought to myself "Hey there's Holly! I'll get my hug later when I'm done."
After being summoned from my equipment by the sound of helicopter blades... I realized I'd never get that hug when the medics came back to the chopper with their empty backboard.
I have never seen Holly not smiling. She was a bright shining star, pouring forth love and affection to all around her.
There will be an invisible Holly-shaped void in the hangar for a long time...
blue skies Hol'
Brent
Brent Finley From AZ, USA
brent@brentfinley.com
Sissy and Kory 16:38:10 4/21/103
Holly,
the world is definitely minus a big smile today!! You and your hugs brought a shine to every day that I spent with you. Thanks for being my friend, even though it cut short. Kory will forever remember you and your friendship to him. He says he will never get rid of his "Skydiving Kicks Ass" shirt you gave him. Enjoy your new life and watch over us always!!
X's and O's forever!!
Love, Sissy and Kory
Sissy and Kory From phoenix, arizona, USA
sissy@cgtechinc.com
Kelley 16:23:28 4/21/103
Holly,
I cant imagine every meeting anyone as nice as you. Your hugs and smile will be sorely missed. You will never be forgotten and our community is a lonlier place today.
Blue Skies
Kelley
Kelley From The Sandbox, Far away
Taosson@bigfoot.com
Le Roy Buckley 16:10:53 4/21/103
Sending my best regards from afar. Even though I am oceans away My heart is with all of you and your families
Le Roy
Le Roy Buckley From Afghanistan, Afghanistan
nolowe@aol.com
Jaime 16:02:00 4/21/103
Blue skies... my thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Jaime From Tampa, FL, USA
jaime@myexcel.com
SkyDekker 12:46:57 4/21/103
Fly Free Hol
BSBD
SkyDekker From St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
SkyDekker@hotmail.com
BILL BOHLMAN 08:36:12 4/21/103
The hevans have gained a star, and our world has lost a ray of sunlight.
Holly thank you for the love,kindness,
smiles,hugs,1st time being asked on a load,neck rubs in the plane,kisses in the plane,giving me my 1st altimiter,serving us huge ass shots @ Bandersnatch while watching the vidio of you trying to get on your head,my 1st "Buckeye big way",our 1st balloon jump,"Dude,what can I say,case of beer",and most of all your friendship.
FLY FREE HOLLY, BLUE SKIES,
BILL BOHLMAN From TEMPE,AZ, USA
WILLIAM.BOHLMAN@HUGHESSUPPLY.COM
Maureen McQuiston 06:46:35 4/21/103
I have known you since 1990. High School was fun because I shared it with you. We share so many memories together that it would be hard to names them all. Some of my favorites include Dead Shows, Phish Shows, chasing an Oscar Myer Hotdog car down Orchard Lake trying to get pictures with it, Your first attempt at skiing where you rocketed down the slope out of control, Dancing to Jim Morrison all night long at WMU, Raves in OH, Senior Skip day at Cedar Point, Lazar Light Shows, eating a jar of sugar then chasing pigeons for hours in the parking lot, your 20 minute voicemails at work where you would sing to me, and long talks about everything and nothing at all.
You always brought out the dumb and silly side of me. You were always encouraging, caring, and positive about everything. If I was down, I always knew that if I called you, a smile would appear on my face. You were my sunshine!
In 2 months I am getting married, and you will not be there to share the day with me. It hurts tremendously to think of that because I wanted you there so badly. Even though you won't be there in person, I do believe you will be watching from above and will be there in spirit. You will definitely be in my heart!
I will never understand your love for skydiving, but it at least comforts my soul knowing that you left us doing what you loved.
I will miss and love you until the day were I can be with you again!
Maureen McQuiston From Hartland, MI, USA
mowmugrad@aol.com
karma 05:12:36 4/21/103
Although I only knew you from your posts, I'm very sad today.
Reading all these thought I know you will be missed.
Fly free Holly.
karma From Groningen, Holland
karma@skyflyer.nl
Billy 23:15:09 4/20/103
I met Holly for the first time that morning,, we just learned the next balloon jump was cancelled due to light winds,, we met outside the Van waiting to ride back to the DZ, she was cheerful and talkative, said hello and introduced herself.... she shook my hand with both of her hands,, a warm friendly grip with eye contact that made me feel special,, like I had just met an old friend, a kindred spirit... I was overwhelmed with a sense of compassion and warmth... Then she shook hands with my buddy Steve and I noticed she did the same with him... as we talked on the way back I couldn't help but be drawn to her positive spirit... A Lady that made everyone around her feel special... I was fortunate to have met her, if only briefly in person,, it wasn't until later that day Betsy told me she was "Free Fly Hol" from DZ.Com... and I remember I felt like the breath was sucked from me and my legs were weakened... I quickly realized how much she was going to be missed by all of you,,, how close she was to several of you,, my prayers go out to all,, Our next jump was dedicated to her,, the high altitude jump from the Skyvan,, it was a sweet jump,,
Until we fly with her again, the Angels are Bessed, and now they too feel special..
Blue Skies Forever Holly
Billy From Spokane WA, USA
Jen O'Hara 23:09:37 4/20/103
Well I just heard the news and I am in shock. Holly, you were the brightest shining star of a woman I have ever met in this sport. Pure, wholesome and genuine. In the short time I knew you, your attractive beauty shined from within. Your smiles, hugs and spirit were contagious and filled the room. We were just starting to get to know each other and I am devastated to hear this news. Our sport needs more women like you who kick ass. You will be missed friend. I am so sad. Blue skies forever FreeflyHol. I will never forget your smile. Funny girl...
Jen O'Hara From San Leandro, CA, USA
NoShitThereIWas@dropzone.com
Nick Dominguez 22:53:25 4/20/103
Last weekend at the River boogie as I heading to the highway for my trip home, I spotted a jumper who landed out in the dez' after a bad spot. I decided to offroad over and give the jumper a ride back to the packing area at the resort.
It was Holly in her purple and lime green jumpsuit, grinning from ear to ear!
"Thanks for the ride" she said and gave me a hug!
Thank you Holly, I only knew you for a moment. However because of your beautiful smile and warm hug I'll remember you forever.
To her friends and family, my deepest sympathy, you were truly blessed to have known her.
Blue Skies Holly,
Nick
rest in peace is out of the question, raise a little @#%! and enjoy your wings, you earned them a long time ago!!!
Nick Dominguez From San Gabriel, California, USA
racenic@hotmail.com
Roy Muller 22:13:22 4/20/103
Holly,
We just only met in person for the first time last weekend in AZ.. never got to play together, just hung out, and after we were getting to know each other.. I was so looking forward to my future friendship with Hol and I am already missing the special person, the crazy PMs and emails and the hugs and jumps we would have shared... I t really hasn't hit me yet that I won't wake up tomorrow to a "...just wanted to throw some gang sign's your way and shout out a "what's up mutha ####a"?!
have a great day!" PM but I know it will soon.. Blue skie beautiful Hol.. I miss you
Roy Muller From Brisbane, CA, USA
roym@bgbcorp.com
Stephen 22:12:24 4/20/103
For someone I'd met only on forums and in a couple of pm's this has hit me way too hard. The list of people I want to meet from these forums is very nearly endless, and Holly was always on the very top of that list. I wish I had something deep and meaningful to say, something to make it all make sense, but sadly I'm merely a mortal who hurts like we all do. All I can add is that anyone who makes as big an impact on as many people as Holly did...well, she was doing things right. She'll be missed, but more than that she'll be remembered.
Stephen From Kansas City, MO, U.S.
blewaway5@dropzone.com
matthew 21:46:53 4/20/103
My heart was startled when i felt your pain
My gut wrenched when i learned of your demise
My tears may eventually wash the sadness of this day from my memory
You leave me alone on this earth to wonder
But your laughter will always be with me
stay free Holly you are love wherever it lights
matthew From Kensington CA, USA
skymonky@aol.com
Lenny 20:19:03 4/20/103
Knew you only through your posts-
Fly free under blue skies forever!
BSBD
-Dumpster
Lenny From McHenry, Illinois, , USA
motorhead60014@yahoo.com
Lisa Smith 19:52:36 4/20/103
I didn't know until Eric called and told me this afternoon. As I sit reading all the posts I can't help but cry. I'll miss your smiles and hugs as only you and KatieBear give great "chicky" hugs. Everytime I think of you I always picture you and Viking kissing on New Years at Eloy. I am so thankful to have had you as a part of my life. Thank you for the wonderful memories.
Blue Skies little chick.
Fly free forever
Lisa Smith From Dublin, GA, USA
mouth@nlamerica.com
April 18:30:45 4/20/103
I still can't believe you aren't here anymore. I loved everything about you, the famous Holly smile, the hugs, and the memories I'll always have of you. You were my first freefall kiss and from what I can remember, if they were close enough they were getting a Holly kiss on the way down!! I will miss you greatly, and I'm so glad I was able to share the sky with you as much as I did. I know I'm just being selfish wishing you were still here, but I'm sure you are just spreading the Holly love wherever you are.
Chicks rule baby! You will be missed.
April
April From Phoenix, AZ, US
aprilmae@earthlink.net
David "MyrigKR" 15:57:58 4/20/103
My heart is broken and only your special hug could make it whole, again. There are so few wonderful people like you, Holly! I'll jump with you next time, me in the sky, you in my mind.
David "MyrigKR" From Phoenix, AZ (DSC)
Push 15:32:27 4/20/103
Unbelievable.
I never knew you, but any thread you participated in became brighter. We can only hope that, if your power to give a smile was so great as to work over this great a distance, it will still work from whereever you are now. You are at an altitude only the Grandest Saut can ever reach. One day I'll meet you.
Push From Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Mandy Hampton 15:23:11 4/20/103
Honey, we cried for you today at Skydive
Elsinore. We cried for you and we cried for
ourselves. We'll miss you, Holly. We'll do a
Holly jump at Perris soon. Then we'll get
drunk and laugh about the funny things you
said and did and the times you made us
happy.
Blue skies,
Mandy
Mandy Hampton From Skydive Elsinore, United States
mandyhampton@earthlink.net
Cora 14:45:01 4/20/103
Blue skies, Hol! May you fly with the angels in peace.
Cora
ladyskydiver@dropzone.com
skybytch 13:32:54 4/20/103
Fly free, Hol.
skybytch From Perris, Ca, USA
skybytch@dropzone.com
Lolie 11:27:58 4/20/103
Holly is one of the most beautiful, happiest people I have ever met. She was always grinning, always laughing, and always giving hugs. She truly loved life, and it showed.
We never got to do that jump together, Holly. How about next weekend? I'll meet you at 13 thousand feet, okay?
"Such a lovely view of heaven, but I'd rather be with you."
I miss you, babe.
Lolie From Madison, WI, USA
lolie@dropzone.com
Jeff and Annika York 07:14:22 4/20/103
Holly,
You were one of the friendliest people we ever had the pleasure of sharing the sky with. We are better for having known you, and the world is a little more hollow today.
This never gets easier.
Blue skies forever!
Jeff and Annika York From Oklahoma City, OK
Pablito 07:12:34 4/20/103
Blue Skys babe, I hope you have a great journey. Thanks for crossing my road and making me smile.
Miss you.
Cielos Azules
Pablito
Pablito From Bryan, Texas, USA
Pablo@civil.tamu.edu
John Hawke 05:30:42 4/20/103
Blue Skies
Indigo of my body holds me
high above the worlds,
fires blazing through my eyes -
a thousand windows
to watch the universe.
Color of moods an inevitable cycle
(sultry dusk to laughing noon),
I take pleasure in the dawn and
midnight, each in its rightful place.
I am the everywhere, the out-beyond
the children watch with dreams in their eyes.
I am the unconquerable,
the un-encompassable;
eternal exploration and searching,
an infinity of soul.
Touch me -
see the glitter of my hair
surrounding.
An eternity of time
is not enough to know me.
-Heather Grove, 1995
John Hawke From Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA
slotperfect@nc.rr.com
Macca 05:29:29 4/20/103
Blue skies and fly free. [:)]
Macca From UK
Ransome 02:59:46 04/20/03
i wish i had told you how often you brightened my day, and put a smile to my lips to see you wander into the hanger.. so few were so real in every moment of life.
love and blueskies holly, where ever you may fly.. i still owe you and exit from some otter somewhere...
Ransome from hither and yon, USA
Stefan Faber 01:40:47 04/20/03
My condolerens to family and freinds.
Fly free Holly
Stefan Faber From -, Denmark
Tasadin aka Simon 01:25:50 04/20/03
Never had the opportunity to meet you, rest peacefully.
Blue Skies!
Tasadin aka Simon From Glasgow, UK
Dan Brennan 00:33:51 04/20/03
I'm sorry
Dan Brennan From Gardiner, NY, USA
Aaron 00:10:35 04/20/03
Holly was, to say the least, a kick ass chick. I had dinner with her at the christmas boogie and truly met a beautiful person. She is in good hands now and will be missed. Blue skies!!
Aaron Necessary
Aaron From Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Kyle 00:07:37 04/20/03
Blue skies Holly!
Holly was going to move out here to San Diego this month.We were going to be room mates. She wanted to practice yoga in Ocean Beach. I was going to teach her how to surf and Skydive Elsinore was to be the destination on the weekends.
I'd like to here Holly say "That Rad" or a hear her cracking up laughing.... Holly's beaming smile and beautiful laughter will be greatly missed... She could get ya grinnin no matter what mood you were in. I'm glad I got an opportunity to know Holly for the short period of time that I did. knowing Holly Kisch was a blessing. Her shine was so bright...
It was a beautiful day here in San Diego. Perhaps as warm as Holly's smile and as lively as her laughter, the sunset was difficult. Holly had asked me to let her know where to go to see spectacular sunsets in San Diego. She wanted to see the cool spots to appreciate the beauty of the day. Whenever I'd talk with her on the cell she would always go into great detail about the beauty of brilliant Arizona sunsets, and how gorgeous the scenery was around the resort where she worked. It was good to know someone who took in her surroundings the way she did. Her outlook helped me to appreciate life more fully, and not take for granted the splendid beauty of ones everday surroundings.
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends
Respectfully
Kyle Baker from San Diego, USA
Michael Owens 00:06:59 04/20/03
I did not know Holly. But I do feel the pain of her leaving so soon. Those of us who do this crazy thing are such a small group that the lose of one is felt by all. Fly free Holly!
Sparky
Michael Owens from Victorville, CA , USA
Betsy Barnhouse 23:45:07 04/19/03
The day found us bright and early in the hangar and you sought me out as usual. Your warm smile and hearty hugs always made me feel cared for. You thanked me for my PM's, you thanked me for my friendship. We talked of life, love, aspirations, hopes and dreams. You were apprehensive about your move to San Diego, I offered that it was an opportunity for a new life, a new journey, to embrace it. You made me promise to come and visit...I will never forget the phone call with your resounding laughter...I am pleased that you final jump was one that you had always wanted to do....
It was an honor to have had you in my life, I was blessed and will carry the joy that IS you always.
I salute the divine within you...
Party On Like A Rock Star baby girl...and I'll see you when I get there!
xoxox
B~Squared
Betsy Barnhouse From Eloy, Arizona, USA
Kreg 23:36:16 04/19/03
Holly,
I never got to meet you but through these forums i got to know a friend.
you will be missed and as you sig went..
x's and o's,
Kreg from Gulfport,MS
Israel Camacho 23:08:04 04/19/03
Holly,
Even though we only met at the Christmas boogie, were the best! You had a smile that would light up a room. I loved your attitude on life, and I'm going to miss those bone crushing hugs... sorry we couldn't meet again, but I'm sure you'll be there just the same... You'll be missed.
Blue skies forever,
Israel Camacho
JTVal 22:52:57 04/19/03
The world has lost a great person! She was ALWAYS happy and I know she will find her way home with a smile on her face. Unfortunately for us, we are left to feel the loss of a great person and a wonderful friend.
I didn’t get a chance to jump with her but I was hoping to get back to AZ to do just that.
My jump in her memeory was a sunset jump. I didnt find it any easier but i knew she was smiling while I was flying closer to her! She will continue to be a source of inspiration to me for the rest of my days!
Forever changed,
JT
JTVal From Las Vegas, USA
Ed Ehrenpfort 22:47:54 04/19/03
There are few people in this world that truly understand that part of me that is drawn to the skies and today,that number is even smaller.
Blue Skies Holly
Ed
Ed Ehrenpfort From Bakersfield Ca., USA
Lew 22:44:14 04/19/03
Holly!
We will miss your smile, your heart, your great sense of humor and endless hugs, but we will not miss your spirit because it will stay with us forever. Cajones and I talked about Eloy and all the great people that we met. In such a short time you touched both of us in an amazing way. It didn't matter what was going, you made the day better just by being there. I'll never forget that you hugged me the first time we met, and every time thereafter. Your smile is so beautiful and contagious. You poured out love and for that we thank you. You're pure happiness has made this world a better place for everyone who knows you. I am very greatful for being one of those people.
We love you. We love you. We love you. Fly on.
Lew From Cincinnati, OH, USA
base704 22:31:04 04/19/03
This news has completely floored me...
My condolences to her family and friends alike...
base704 From North Carolina, USA
dee 22:25:06 04/19/03
Holly,
your smile is already missed but will always be remembered. i found out right after i got down from my first (and only) jump of the day. i'll never forget the videos that i saw of you (taken at buckeye) where you have this HUGE SMILE on your face EVERY TIME you got out of the plane...
it was so nice to meet you.
blue skies
dee from AZ, USA
hooked 22:20:22 04/19/03
I didn't know Holly personally, but from these forums. I am deeply saddened. Blue Skies!
J
hooked From WA, USA
Dave Gentile 21:59:24 04/19/03
I just talked to her thursday night and she made my day. Even with a broken toe that was hurting her she made me laugh. We;ll never get to do the mr. bill jump we had planned for next time we met.... where ever she is now i hope she's "partying like a rock star".... she is the coolest chick i've ever met it will be hard to top her... she touched my life in a very special way...
Dave Gentile from Utah, USA
Shark 21:27:22 04/19/03
Eternal blue skies Holly. I've only known you here, but I feel deep sadness. You have many friends here in Elsinore and the news was tragic. You will be missed.
Blue skies from your friends at Elsinore.
Shark From Elsinore
Becky 21:00:42 04/19/03
Holly,
We never met but to me the people who post in the forums are considered family...you had a great spirit when you talked.....this has touched me and doesn't seem real..I'm friends with lots of people on dz.com and to loose one makes me sad....Blue skies Holly, I wished we could have met next jump I make will be in honor of you.....this mooved me,and I can't explain it
Becky from the South, United States
Steve Armstrong (aka CanuckInUSA) 20:48:52 - 04/19/03
I'm speechless. :(
They say sooner or later in this sport, you will know someone who's died and Holly is the one for me. I'm deeply sadden by what's happened to such a nice person.
I meet Holly at the holiday boogie in Eloy and before we even knew each other were DZ.COMers, she gave me a kiss on the airplane just prior to my 100th. I knew she had big plans of going out to California this summer and I was hoping to run into her again.
Blue skies Holly ... you'll be missed by all those who had a chance to meet, be your friend and especially by those who loved you. :(
Steve Armstrong (aka CanuckInUSA) From Colorado
Wendy Wilkinson 20:22:24 - 04/19/03
Holly, you were the essence of cheerfulness and bubbly good humor. I met you in Eloy, and it made me happy to see how much pleasure you took in life. This is shocking and sad, girl.
Wendy Wilkinson
Wendy Wilkinson From Houston, Tx, USA
Kevin922 & LouDiamond & SkyMonkeyOne 20:05:58 - 04/19/03
Holly -
I'm sorry we never got to party together, Lou & I enjoyed talking to you last night. You are one rockin' girl, I know you're up there giving massages out already ;-) I will miss you more than words can say.
BSBD
Kevin922
(LouDiamond) Holly, it was good talking to you last night, you broke up the monotomy of driving down I -95. Kevin and I enjoyed your conversation and we continued to talk of you well after we hung up. I hope that night was a fun one for you, it sure sounds like you had a good night ahead of you. I will miss you beyond what words can describe.
Even though I only met you at one boogie, I am greatly saddened at your passing. Both Katie and I were genuinely pleased to meet up with likewise "happy" people. BSBD my sister,
MonoUno
Kevin922 & LouDiamond & SkyMonkeyOne From Orange, VA , USA
Matt Beavers 20:00:22 - 04/19/03
Holly~
I never had the privilege of meeting you, but my condolences are with your family. My club has dealt with several accidents in the past couple years and I know the pain and anguish that accompanies an accident. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
Blue Ones Forever,
Matt
Matt Beavers From Kansas State University Parachute Club, US
Sunshine 19:23:57 - 04/19/03
No words can even describe my feelings right now. I just talked to you on the phone a few days ago. We were making plans for me to come visit you in your new place once you got settled in CA. Having you as a freind was a wonderful experience. I'll never forget all the late night phone calls we shared talking about men and everything else. We had so much fun and caused so much trouble together in Eloy. I will see you again someday. Fly free my friend. I love you.
Sunshine
Andrea 19:22:43 - 04/19/03
Holly~
I wish I would have had the chance to meet you but we always think there's going to be more time. When I first saw your avatar I thought, "now there's a girl that likes to have fun!" And then the more you posted, the more you made me laugh, and I decided you most certainly must be a pretty cool chic.
May you forever soar with the angels, Holly. Not only will your family miss you, but we will miss you here as well.
Andrea From Central Florida, USA
Jessica 19:08:23 - 04/19/03
Oh Holly, I hadn't met you yet, but I wanted to. You were just the kind of smack-talking girl I admire. Blue, blue skies to you.
Jessica From San Antonio
AggieDave 19:02:22 - 04/19/03
Holly,
Thank you for the fun times we had partying and jumping at Eloy. You brightened my holidays with your big smile. You will be missed.
AggieDave From College Station, Texas
Michele 19:00:48 - 04/19/03
Oh, Holly...
You have all the joy now, all the love and all the blue skies you can ever imagine.
Your charm and smile - and incredible sense of humor will be missed here, but will brighten every ray of sun shining down. You are missed, yet you are not gone. You will be in the breeze as it touches our faces, you will be in the souls of the flowers which grace the land, and you will be reflected in every rainbow.
God bless, blue skies, and Godspeed, Holly. You will be missed.
Michele
Michele From Burbank
Kristen 18:54:40 - 04/19/03
Blue Skies, Holly...May you fly with angels
Kristen From Virginia Beach, USA
sangiro 12:38:45 - 04/19/03
Thank you for all the smiles, the hugs and the best horny-gorilla ever. You were a very special person. My heart goes out to your family and loved ones. I will never forget you.
sangiro From Santa Monica, California, United States
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