Lori's passing
Last Wednesday I returned to my office after doing morning home visits to learn that my young, lovely coworker, Lori Dawe had passed away in an accident. Lori was only 31 years old. Some DS members from Massachusetts, NH and Maine may have heard the story on the news. The night before, 1/12, Lori had left a Head Start event she had worked and was heading home to Derry, NH. It had been snowing and the roads had frozen and she hit an icy patch on Rt.121 in Hampstead, NH. She lost control of the car, ended up off the road and got out of her car to call for help. She was struck by the next car, a jeep, who also lost control of his car after hitting the icy patch. An off duty EMT stopped to help and Lori had already passed. The driver of the jeep, a 17 year old man with a passenger in his car was not charged. It was just a tragic accident. The EMT reported that the jeep's driver was screaming and inconsolable after realizing he hit someone.
A couple of my coworkers met me at the door to tell me that sad news knowing that I heard the sad news about my son while at work 6 years ago. We couldn't find a quiet place to go..all the offices at Head Start were filled with crying teachers and staff who were just devastated by the news.
Tomorrow is the wake and Wednesday our program is closing so staff can attend the funeral. Lori was a gifted teacher, always smiling and willing to go the extra mile for the children and families. She was fun to work with having a great sense of humor and sweet spirit. She was not married and had no children but she would have been an amazing mom! She is an inspiration and saw the world through a lens of love. Please pray for her mom and dad, Linda and William Dawe of Derry, NH. They were interviewed on the news and all of us moms here know what they are going through. Lori was the youngest of 5 children. I will invite Lori's mom to join FMO when I get the opportunity.
Please pray for the 17 year old that was driving the jeep too
Thank you for listening.
Love and peace to all,
Linda
A couple of my coworkers met me at the door to tell me that sad news knowing that I heard the sad news about my son while at work 6 years ago. We couldn't find a quiet place to go..all the offices at Head Start were filled with crying teachers and staff who were just devastated by the news.
Tomorrow is the wake and Wednesday our program is closing so staff can attend the funeral. Lori was a gifted teacher, always smiling and willing to go the extra mile for the children and families. She was fun to work with having a great sense of humor and sweet spirit. She was not married and had no children but she would have been an amazing mom! She is an inspiration and saw the world through a lens of love. Please pray for her mom and dad, Linda and William Dawe of Derry, NH. They were interviewed on the news and all of us moms here know what they are going through. Lori was the youngest of 5 children. I will invite Lori's mom to join FMO when I get the opportunity.
Please pray for the 17 year old that was driving the jeep too
Thank you for listening.
Love and peace to all,
Linda
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I am so sorry. It breaks my heart when I hear that another mom is walking our road. And my heart goes out to you as you relive your horror.
Love and tight hugs, M
I got the chills reading your post, and tears have come to my eyes.
What a heart breaking time for all those left to grieve.
I will pray for you too! rose
Linda, I am so sorry. This is so heartbreaking that another Mom has to go down this awful journey. My heart also is breaking for the driver of the other car. Thinking of you Sweet Linda.
Love and hugs to you,
Nell
Oh Linda, so hard to read your news. Shocking. Lousy weather. We are all so fragile. Life is full of accidents, loss, and tears. Sometimes, it\'s just too much. I am so sorry for your loss, again. Sometimes it seems cumulative, one loss on a line of losses. Hard to live with. Hard to live. It will take time,as we all have learned.
Hugs, tight hugs, abby
I am so sorry, Linda. I will pray for all those involved as well as Lori\'s family & friends. I will ask peace & comfort for all those you\'ve mentioned here.
Love & Hugs,
Donna
Hate to hear those stories. In the blink of an eye, lives are shattered. Prayers to her family and your work family. Much love. Robin
Linda, I am so so sorry. I will pray for them. Hugs, Kathy
sigh..... and another,,, this is so sad,, oh my Linda,,, I send my prayers...so sad
I am so sorry. Hugs, Paula
Linda, you must be devastated. Of course I will pray for all of them and your broken heart too. I am so sorry, it is so hard when we get this type of news!
Sending love and tight hugs,
Leda
SO heartbreaking and my thoughts and prayers are with you and this dear family as they begin this very long, long path.
Oh, Linda... We just never know do we and I can\'t help too but wonder about her cat. It is looking for her or perhaps they are given grace and know these things... It is ALL so tragic and the 17 year old young man will need help learning how to carry this. Deepest of sighs...
Please take the most gentle care of your heart dearest Linda.
Much love and care,
XO Joanie
How devasting. Prayers for all who love Lori as she will be greatly missed.
When we hear of another loss it seems to somehow stir the brokenness of our own heart. Hope you can feel all the love & caring surrounding you Linda.
Hugs of understanding dear friend
Vicki
What a horrible tragedy. My heart goes out to Lori\'s parents, family and friends.
Love and Hugs,
Diane
what a heartbreaking story... prayers for Lori\'s family and her head-start family too
So very sad to learn of this horrible loss. My heart goes out to her family and all of you who work with her.
XOXO Debbie