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Sunday, December 11, 2016

Thank You

Thank You

I wish to thank my wonderful circle of friends and family whose spirit and support navigated me through the loss of my daughter, Debra L. Schirm.

I needed all the encouragement as a mother in the loss of a daughter.

Debra did a meshing of hearts and souls, and is the magical cord of memories to those of us left behind.

Donna Wray Schirm and family

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