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Dreambook for Erin's Journey

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If you have a minute, please add your entry to those below by signing my Dreambook!


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Wednesday, September 30th 2009 - 08:35:01 PM
Name: Candice
Comments:Thinking about you all the time lately
miss you and love you
~cee jay
Wednesday, April 22nd 2009 - 04:50:45 PM
Name: ...
Comments:Almost 4 years. Everyone still misses you. Today St. Matt's aimed to beat the record again for largest bear hug. This time with approx 12000 people. Your life is still being celebrated and remembered by the people who loved you. You were and still are a true inspiration to all.
Friday, April 25th 2008 - 05:14:57 PM
Name: medievalbooks
E-mail address: bookshop@charter.net
Comments:Happy Birthday e cutie :) I remember you everysofoten in my fight against cancer. You are such an inspiration to all of us.

Drucilla
Friday, March 14th 2008 - 10:59:41 AM
Name: Kalene Tilson
E-mail address: kalenetilson@yahoo.ca
Comments:Don't know if you remember me much. WE danced at Cumbrae for awhile together. It's January 1st 2008. I hope this message of well wishing finds you in good spirits. Your willingness to share your journey has changed lives and I just wanted to let you know how much strength I get from your story. Thank you.
Tuesday, January 1st 2008 - 11:43:31 AM
Name: Kelly
Comments:Been thinking about you today...
Saturday, December 1st 2007 - 12:02:16 PM
Name: Ange
Comments:~E,

Just thinking of you today, miss you alot!

Luv ya,
Ange
Monday, September 10th 2007 - 05:48:53 PM
Name: Tracey P
Comments:hi eir,
just been thinking of you alot lately.
we miss you down here.
-tracey
Thursday, August 9th 2007 - 06:56:33 PM
Name: Marsha
E-mail address: Shaneandmarsha17@windstream.net
Comments:I know how it feels to loose someone that you love. There are really no words that can be said to ease that pain, but I'm really sorry. Just thank God for the time that you did have with Erin. I never got the opportunity to know her, but I'm sure she was a wonderful person. Prayer will do amazing things, so that is something that I do on a daily basis. God changes lives. I believe that.
Saturday, July 7th 2007 - 06:45:12 PM
Name: Rose
E-mail address: rose5912@gmail.com
Homepage URL: http://www.myspace.com/rose5912
Comments:i have been reading your site for awhile. i am happy to hear you are having fun in heaven. i know god truly must have wanted you there...you were a angel on earth. i will pray for your family for i know this must be hard but also comforting that you are now pain free and with god

in christ,
rose
Tuesday, May 8th 2007 - 04:12:17 PM
Name: Tree
Comments:Just thinking of you.
Tuesday, May 8th 2007 - 08:31:04 AM
Name: Chris
Comments:Cant believe its been 3 years. I Miss you a lot Erin. Hope your having a blast in heaven!
Friday, May 4th 2007 - 10:39:38 AM
Name: medievalbooks
E-mail address: bookshop@charter.net
Comments:Happy birthday..altho a bit late this year :)

We have been having beautiful clear skies....I am cancer free so far.

Thanks for being my angel.

Drucilla
Wednesday, March 21st 2007 - 01:36:53 PM
Name: Tina
E-mail address: adidas_girl_told@yahoo.ca
Comments:A beautiful face forms from white fluffy clouds.
Look above, of you Erin we see and memories of you are thought aloud.
Image of you with wings soaring in the clear blue sky.
A view, a vision so spectacular, that has caught everyone's eyes.
When it's dark and gloomy, the sun soon appears, you are the ray of light that keeps shining on through.
Oh woe is me! Loss of hope so down and depress, but soon my mood changes a smile upon my face at the thought of you.
Whether day or night you always sparkle, you are a wish upon a star.
Thus this wish is for you Erin, Happy Birthday! no matter where you are.

Xoxo
Tina
Wednesday, March 14th 2007 - 04:51:51 PM
Name: Suelana
Comments:Its such a beautiful night Erin,
Its not cold, its not snowing and the wind is just perfect. Almost smells like spring. Really its a beautiful day to have a birthday.
Happy Birthday Erin,
Suelana
Tuesday, March 13th 2007 - 09:05:59 PM
Name: Paul L
Comments:It's hard to imagine it's now 2007...
I wish I knew what to say and do at the time. I just had a sudden feeling of reverence; it's hard to explain.
Looking at this website today stirred up some old thoughts and feelings.
Anyway, I won't forget
Liana, stay strong :) We don't talk much anymore, but that doesn't mean I don't still think about you and your strength.
Sunday, January 7th 2007 - 09:17:54 PM
Name: someone
Comments:Whenever i think i can't keep goign with life, i come onto you site Erin, have a few tears, and think about your life and what differences you made. Makes me want to keep living. we havn't stoppedd PUSHing
Tuesday, October 3rd 2006 - 11:26:38 PM
Name: Anonymous
Comments:To the parents: I was searching the internet and I came upon Erin's site and read it. She seems like one of those people that you would really want to know just by looking at her. I am so sorry for your loss and I understand how you feel. Recently my family and I have lost a great friend to brain cancer. It was a battle but she made it two years, the most time she was given. Erin seemed like a wonderful person and may she Rest in Peace.
Tuesday, September 5th 2006 - 12:11:40 PM
Name: Jess
Comments:Just wanted to let you know the difference you made in more peoples lives than you'll ever know, your forever in our hearts and i'm always thinking of you. PUSH
Thursday, July 6th 2006 - 10:14:20 PM
Name: medievalbooks
E-mail address: boookshop@charter.net
Comments:Hugs to my hero......may you dance forever in Heaven!

Drucilla
Friday, April 28th 2006 - 05:20:39 AM
Name: Tina
E-mail address: adidas_girl_told@yahoo.ca
Comments:Although I’ve never met you Erin, from the sounds of it you were an amazing person. I came to know you through your sister Liana. Even though you are not here with us physically, you still touch us spiritually and emotionally. I see certain traits and similarities of you that lives on through Liana; from the piercing blue eyes to the beautiful smile and an angelic face. You are an angel Erin. Every step of the way through good or bad, you are there to give us HOPE and STRENGH for a never ending tomorrow. To many of us you are a role model. In my words from my heart and soul. You are like the sunshine that comes to us after the rain. Like that rain only with your presence you’re able to rid of our sorrow and pain. Thank you to you and the rest of Erin Gannon’s family for sharing this inspiring story. Because I, myself have lost a close special person to cancer. Thank you Erin for having been who you are! You are deeply missed!! This is something that you’ve inspired me to write. I dedicate this to Erin Gannon and families with cancer members.

Cancer
I wish I had an answer
On how to cure cancer.
It comes in different forms,
Believe it or not this disease is not out of the norm.
Prostate, lung(s), brain and breast(s)
It gets you down even when you’re at your very best.
Some days you feel great not feeling the symptoms or seeing any signs.
Also not knowing if you’ll survive, maybe one day having to leave loved ones behind.
We’re all dumbfounded to how cancer even exists.
Without knowing how to prevent it but have it still persist.
Hopefully one day we’ll find a solution.
Finally putting an end to cancer’s evolution.
Wednesday, April 26th 2006 - 07:54:36 PM
Name: Suelana
Comments:Erin,
Although I may never have met you, as though I feal like I've known you as long as I have known your sister. There is a piece of you in Liana’s heart that will forever be there and you may not be with us physically but your spirit is with us always. Your story has inspired me and so many others. It makes me realize that life is precious and never to take it for granted. Through your sister, I have learned so much about you. You may not have realized at the time but you taught her many life lessons before your time came. I believe everything happens for a reason and God chose you to be one of his angels so early because you are so special to everyone and we should all look at you as an inspiration to be half the person that you were.

Thoughts and prayers always

suelana
Wednesday, April 26th 2006 - 04:56:02 AM
Name: Lex
Comments:Comming up to two years now....I decided to let you know, Erin, i still think about you, and everyone is still P.U.S.Hing because of the difference you made.

Hope you are doing fine up there in heaven hun!xoxlove alwaysxox

Alexa
Thursday, April 13th 2006 - 10:18:33 PM
Name: someone
Comments:hi erin
ive wanted to write for a while. i still think about you alot. even though we werent close. you've been in my mind and heart. i will always think of you and your strength. i will never forget you and how you touched the lives of others. thank you for giving me someone to look up to. even though you are not here, your memory will remain with me always
Thursday, April 6th 2006 - 01:53:10 PM
Name: Lindsay
Comments:Happy birthday Erin. I love you, and still think of you every day. PUSH
Monday, March 13th 2006 - 10:26:14 PM
Name: Rob
Comments:I can't believe it's been almost 2 years. And I can't believe I haven't tried to speak to you sooner. I miss your kind words and beautiful heart. I miss our jokes and just...you. You'll be in my prayers tonight. I hope that..I'll be in yours as well. I miss you so much.
Friday, March 3rd 2006 - 01:36:04 PM
Name: Alexandra
Comments:Dear Erin, I never knew you but wish I could have had the chance to. You have an amazing spirit and you have inspired me to become closer with God because it is true, you can place anything in his hands and he will take care of it. Always for the better. You have had alot of courage to go on living throughout your illness and for that, lots of people look up to you and admire you.
To the parents: You had an amazing daughter and you remain with an amazing spirit of a daughter. No one I've ever heard of has been as positive and caring as Erin seems to have been. You should be extremely greatful , and I'm sure you are, to have had a daughter so full of love for everyone around her and the strenght to live closely to God.
The memory and spirit of Erin will always be fulfilled

Sincirely,
Alex (¯`·.·´¯)
`·.,.·'
Thursday, February 16th 2006 - 06:31:47 PM
Name: Someone
Comments:I wanted to put in an entry, to keep this dreambook alive. Erin, you are never going to be forgotten, if only you could see the way that you have inspired a community, and the impact that you still have.

Hope things are well for you, tell my dad i said hi!
Monday, February 6th 2006 - 06:39:02 PM
Name: Laura Warsaw
Comments:You were a gift. I am sorry I didn't know you.
Monday, November 7th 2005 - 12:05:29 AM
Name: Christina
E-mail address: andwekissed_christina@hotmail.com
Homepage URL: http://www.andwekissed.com
Comments:I was looking for some Adam Gregory pictures over the net to add to my site when I came upon Erin's picture gallery. I clicked onto the picture and found a wallpaper I had made for my Adam Gregory website. I was excited to see someone use it. When I followed and looked at more of the site other than Adam pictures, I read information that was posted by Erin or about her. I just wanted to say she seemed like a magnificent person. I didn't realize she had passed until after reading some more. While looking through the pictures it seemed like she was very much alive. Coming here has made me realize that life is too short to concentrate on the smallest things that make us tick. But instead to concentrate more on what makes us happy and alive. Thanks for being such an inspiration to evceryone who comes here!
Tuesday, October 25th 2005 - 12:12:42 PM
Name: Kyle
Comments:Erin Was a young beutiful girl who should have never died. But unfortunatly it was her time to go. GOD WORKS IN MISTERIOUS WAYS!
Thursday, October 13th 2005 - 04:34:45 PM
Name: Scott
E-mail address: saws1@shaw.ca
Comments:I am inspired by this web site, I don't know you or your family but as I navigated through the pictures I had not read that you had already passed....before I read this, you were actually very much alive in my consiousness. I was sadened when I learned of your passing.
I just wanted to let everyone know that for a brief instant Erin was living again. I will remember this experience. I can say you have touched my heart and I will not forget.
Monday, September 26th 2005 - 07:12:43 PM
Name: .
E-mail address: .
Homepage URL: http://.
Comments:Hey, Erin we are back in school again. and we all rememeber you, you have inspired me and many other people greatly. You will never be forgotten in our hearts. Erins family: i am sorry for your loss , i know it is hard..... God is lucky to have his angel back in heavan. P.U>S>H

Love you Erin. miss u so much!

_
Saturday, September 24th 2005 - 07:34:43 AM
Name: Cassandra
E-mail address: psy_chic7@hotmail.com
Comments:Hello, I can't really say I knew Erin personally. However I've recently in the past year became friends with her sister. And everytime I see her I cant help but think of Erin. I dont know why. I didn't know her, except that she had cancer and went to my school. Then I had come on the school website and read what Erin had to say. She was very lucky. And I also believe that she inspired me in some ways, and have to many others. I'm just glad I came on the school site and read what she had to say. Got me thinking... thank you for sharing.
yours truely
Cassandra
Tuesday, August 23rd 2005 - 07:10:00 PM
Name: Angela
Comments:Erin...I was just going through some of my old stuff (the other day) as I was packing to move to my new townhouse....and I found our books and today I decided to read them/ go through them and look at all our memories, man were we "interesting" kids...but we had fun. I just wanted to let you know that I miss you very much and I love you a lot. Thank you soo much for everything hun. ~Me & ~E Foreva (I'll never forget it).

Love you always,
~Me
Saturday, August 6th 2005 - 07:06:51 PM
Name: Quinn
E-mail address: mmedicinesshow@yahoo.com
Homepage URL: http://www.livejournal.com/corpse_sing/
Comments:Erin, I came across your livejournal tonight and you gave me a completely renewed hope for life. I've been sick since I was 14 and am going in this weekend for another MRI and an EEG. I'm 18 right now, the age you were when you died. They think I might be having more seizures and that the previous MRI was misinterpreted. I can't believe how brave you were. People tell me that I'm very brave but I don't see it at all in myself. I feel very alone much of the time and your journal made me feel much less so. I just want to thank you for being such an honest and amazing person. I'm sure that you're with God now and are having a lovely time in heaven and you are in my thoughts and prayers. You lived a beautiful life. <3
Saturday, July 30th 2005 - 12:49:03 AM
Name: believe
Comments:Erin you have inspired so many people, we are all so proud of you! you have changed the lives of many people, and are special to many. Although i never met you in person, i feel like i have known you for years.
R.I.P

Well all miss you greatly!
Wednesday, July 20th 2005 - 04:46:47 PM
Name: Drucilla
E-mail address: bookshop@charter.net
Comments: You are still in my thoughts. Everysoften I look on your lj. Somehow it keeps you alive for me, with your writings of your life. Keep on dancing girl :)
Drucilla
Thursday, June 23rd 2005 - 05:50:36 PM
Name: shadowwolfgirl
E-mail address: bloodsoakedkage@gmail.com
Homepage URL: http://shadowwolfgirl.sheezyart.com/
Comments:Hello, I've just rolled in from google and found this site. I never even knew this girl was alive before I came here. I read the picture of her, explaining that she had chemo. and ect. I thought for a moment, thinking God is with her and helping her. Then I read the update. Even if I don't know her, I still cried. It is sad for one's child to pass on, but now, as far as I know, she feels no more pain. I bet she is happy and free of all pain. I also believe that she isn't gone, she's just, invisible. Like a Guardian Angel ^_^ I am sorry for your loss though, may God give you peace and grant you happiness.
Monday, June 13th 2005 - 09:13:14 AM
Name: Alexa
Comments:Still remain in our thoughts and prayers, Rest In Peace , Erin Gannon.
Tuesday, May 24th 2005 - 10:18:38 AM
Name: Tara Sluzar
Comments:I'll always remember you, Erin - your strength, courage and hope was remarkable and you were an inspiration to all.
Tuesday, April 26th 2005 - 03:14:08 PM
Name: Danielle
Comments:We still miss and remember you Erin
Tuesday, April 26th 2005 - 11:23:35 AM
Name: Melanie Jerry
E-mail address: Melanie1906@hotmail.com
Comments:Thank you so much. You have inspierd me. I look up to you, and think of you when I'm down. I relise that there is more people suffering more pain than me. I shall never regret the small things that I have. I pray to you as often as every night. We all miss you very much. Everyone in St.Matthew High School misses you very much too!


All with respect,Melanie Jerry
Tuesday, April 26th 2005 - 06:57:54 AM
Name: a friend
Comments:happy 19th birthday Erin, March 14th, 2005. We'll love you forever and never forget.
Thursday, March 17th 2005 - 03:06:31 PM
Name: Candice
Comments:ive been thinking about you a lot lately. I miss you so much.You encouraged me to do soo many things and helped me through everything. I remember so many memories with you. love you always
P.U.S.H
~C
Monday, March 7th 2005 - 12:49:02 PM
Name: Alyssa
Comments:I didnt really know Erin personally, but I had seen her many times. I went to her funeral and I have to admit it was really inspiring. Through all the tears and all the sorrow I could tell that everyone was there to really celebrate Erin going to be with God. The place she had prepared herself for. Now since then i never really wanted to really think about that day again. My brother knows Pat gannon and Liana gannon and we had the song our computer that Pat wrote for Erin. And out fo the blue the song just came on and made me reflect on this wonderful person. Your family is truly blessed to have had someone such as Erin to live with. she is amazing and I will remeber her forever.
Dance for the Lord Erin!
Alyssa
Tuesday, February 22nd 2005 - 05:35:02 PM
Name: Melissa Storie
E-mail address: storie_time@hotmail.com
Comments:I miss Erin so much. The pain will never go away. I still pray for her everyday and talk to her whenever I feel I need to be courageous like her or whenever I accomplish something that I know she would be proud of. I recently taught 500 grade 5 and 6 students basketball for half a day as a lab for one of my classes at McGill. I know Erin was smiling over me the whole time and was very proud of the patience I showed (which she knows isn't one of my strong points). I love and miss you so much buddy. Thanks for always being there and I know you always will.
Love and Prayers,
Liss
Sunday, February 13th 2005 - 04:46:15 PM
Name: Joe Stalmach
E-mail address: mach@magma.ca
Comments:may you be with God and pray for us all, Erin.

Joseph Stalmach
Tuesday, February 1st 2005 - 12:01:41 PM
Name: Tara Sluzar
Comments:Erin,
I think about you all the time and miss you. Your strength, determination and positive attitude left a powerful message for all of us. We'll never forget you.
Sunday, January 23rd 2005 - 05:01:08 PM
Name: BEN Scott
Comments:Erin I miss you not a day goes by when I think of you
Friday, January 14th 2005 - 09:12:23 PM
Name: medievalbooks
E-mail address: bookshop@charter.net
Comments: I remember reading your entry for Christmas day last year and how much it touched me...so thought I would leave a message this year. As to how much you impacted my life. I miss your entries but know now you are dancing with the angels.

Another cancer survivor.
Gwyneth
Saturday, December 25th 2004 - 08:06:19 AM
Name: Francine
E-mail address: francine_pilon1@hotmail.com
Comments:Someone I work with told me that St Matthew HS recently got some uniforms and I thought they had always had them (obviously I didn't go here when I was in HS-I had taken a nite course but that was all). In an effort to solve the "dispute" I decided to come check out the St. Matts website.

When I scrolled down I noticed a mention of you. I suddently was sent back to HS where I lost a friend in a drowning accident just before OAC year in 1997. He was school President and really kind.. I reminisced about him and thought "the same sad trajedy occured here... 7 years later.." so I decided to click on the link and this brought me to your story.

I probably don't belong anywhere near this page, and certainly hope I am not intruding but I thought I would say how deeply affected I was when looking at this website. It is very beautiful, you are forever surrounded by people who love you and your story is really inspiring. I then realized how rediculous my "problems" or worries were and how I spend most of my days miserable rather than enjoy life. Words can not adequately express how your story makes me want to live... and I thank you.
I hope you are happy whereever you are.... <3
Tuesday, December 21st 2004 - 10:20:03 PM
Name: Kelly Searle
E-mail address: kelly_searle21@hotmail.com
Comments:I've been thinking about Erin a lot lately so I decided to sign this website again. I don't even have much to say...just that you are on my mind constantly and I don't go a day without thinking about you. You had such a great impact on me and the lives of others, it still amazes me. You've taught us all so much, we will never forget you. Miss you Erinio!
Love you always
Friday, December 17th 2004 - 09:51:04 PM
Name: Michael Vande Wiel
E-mail address: priests@priest.com
Homepage URL: http://www.webhart.net/vandee/priests.shtml
Comments:Dear Erin,

My name is Michael Vande Wiel and I prepare the newsletters for Priests for Life Canada. While retyping your story for our students' newsletter, I became eager to turn on the Internet and search out your story.

What a wonerful person you must have been. Many of us have come across someone who has had to deal with cancer. It is an extremely difficult disease to cope with. I thank you sincerely for sharing your love and experiences with us.
Monday, October 4th 2004 - 11:23:14 AM
Name: Megan Davey
E-mail address: smiley_girl_1991@hotmail.com
Comments:Hi umm i really love erin's site. I learned a lot from it I think i take life less for granted now because I realized that we only have one life to life so we should live it the right way. I really think erin did not deserve to pass away but i guess god just thouht it was time for her to join him. God bless her soul

I really wish I could have meet you erin but i did not get the chance ! :)

Thank you for being so brave and for hanging in there as long as you could ...

sincerely Megan Davey ( Mrs. Dunne is my teacher
Thursday, September 16th 2004 - 11:48:20 AM
Name: Tracey O'Hara
E-mail address: totus_tuus_@hotmail.com
Comments:Although I only met Erin on a few occasions, I had the amazing honor to learn a little about her life from her best friends. Myself and a friend stayed with one of these girls, Theresa for a few weeks this past year and it was beautiful to hear about the ways Erin impacted so many lives, not only in the way she lived her life but in the way she died: always full of love and hope and laughter. To her family and friends, the love you showed Erin is the kind of love that some people spend their entire lives praying for! Thank you for showing the world what true love is! May God bless you...you are always in my prayers. And to Erin, I pray that one day I'll make it to Heaven and see you again!

In Christ,
Trace
Tuesday, July 20th 2004 - 12:56:53 AM
Name: SamF
Comments:It has been said before and it will be said again: Erin was an inspiration, and still is. She may be far from vision but she's not far from our hearts. I can only say thank you for being an inspiration for so many people. I will never forget her even if I didn't know her much. I still thank her every day. -Sam
Sunday, July 18th 2004 - 04:09:39 PM
Name: Erin Gannon
E-mail address: egannon07@yahoo.com
Comments:To the family of Erin:
I was playing around online and I decided to type in my name and see what came up. I clicked on Erin's webpage and got completely sucked in. Her story is amazing and she sounds like a wonderful person. I am very comforted by her story about the day she thought she was supposed to die and God called her. My brother passed away on February 6, 2004 and I know he is in heaven. He was 23. Sometimes life is very tough and I have to think twice about whether or not heaven exists. I am positive it does. People like Erin and my brother (Travis Gannon) do not just dissappear. I know they are up there in complete and absolute peace and happiness. I know the pain that you all are going through and I will pray for your family. You know you will see Erin again one day. God Bless yall.
Sincerely,
Erin
Friday, July 16th 2004 - 09:07:29 AM
Name: Tracey
Comments:I was just thinking of Erin today. I miss you so much E, but its all very comforting knowing that you're up there finally free to dance. It was quite obvious that you were put on earth to do more then live. You have affected so many people, and i honestly couldn't have thought of anyone better for the job! Im always thinking of you E! Miss you!
Friday, July 9th 2004 - 04:03:46 PM
Name: Maia
E-mail address: maiasluzar@hotmail.com
Homepage URL: http://N/A
Comments:Erin,
I am always thinking of you, and miss you even more. I smile at the thought of you in heaven, safe, comfortable and in no more pain, *dancing for Jesus*. I love you & miss you so much!
Love Always,
Maia
Thursday, July 8th 2004 - 04:13:27 PM
Name: S
Comments:I haven't forgotten you Erin. You were such a beautiful person and an inspiration to all. You touched my life, and I'll remember you always.
Sunday, July 4th 2004 - 07:41:01 AM
Name: Father Gerald Power
E-mail address: gpower@stfx.ca
Comments:Thanks Chris
I enjoyed the pictures very much and I found the message inspiring
Friday, June 25th 2004 - 10:41:34 AM
Name: Kayla
E-mail address: godda_b_kd@hotmail.com
Comments:Well.. I was just thinking of Erin today so I wanted to write a little message... I love you and miss you Erin! I know you are watching over all your friends and family and that you are with God now. I'll never forget you Ernadoo.
Monday, June 14th 2004 - 05:23:27 PM
Name: .
Comments:u have inspeired many people.U r an very important person to everyone!
To erina family i am very srry for your loss.I no that it hurts when u lose someone u love!


U have my sympathy!
Saturday, June 12th 2004 - 10:31:05 AM
Name: Lauren and Jeremi
Comments:We didn't know Erin but we know she was a wonderful person and a true gift from god. Her cheerfulness and Determination inspired everyone! Rest in peace Erin!
Friday, June 4th 2004 - 07:07:25 PM
Name: Jodi
E-mail address: jgraubard@yahoo.com
Comments:I have spent some time looking at Erin's page, reading her story, and looking at the pictures. After doing so it is impossible not to understand what a beautiful person she was. Her strength of character jumps off the pages. I lost my father to Pancreatic Cancer a year and a half ago, to loose a loved one to this disease is devastating, but living with God in one's life allows us to accept it.
God Bless You.
Friday, June 4th 2004 - 11:56:37 AM
Name: A.M.
E-mail address: adammacri3@hotmail.com
Comments:I hope you guys are still posting the messages, cause I won't forget about erin for a while. I have been struggling with extreme shyness for too long and I have taken erins inspirational words to heart. Whenever it seems hopeless I look to her incredible story and find inspiration. This is how I am honouring the extraordinary person she was, by forever remembering her life and applying it to my own. It takes me enormous courage to even post this, but I'm asking anyone to email me and give me a little help or advice for my shyness problem. Please feel free. Don't be shy... thats my job. You will not only be helping me but you will help keep erins memory going strong. There are so many people I've always wanted to talk to but just can't. My shyness has gotton to the point where I will gladely welcome any form of help and support from anyone willing to give it to me. ANYONE. People who know me or have been in my class at at one point or another. Help me wake up a little.

I just recently ran in an extremely tough race on the weekend and almost decided to give up because of the pain. But the thought of the unbreakable courage erin demonstrated kept me driving throught the hole race. I am dedicating my medal to Erin.

Tuesday, June 1st 2004 - 04:38:46 PM
Name: Madelaine Kukko
E-mail address: mjkukko@hotmail.com
Comments:I never met Erin and I only saw her once or twice in person
but I heard a lot about her. She'll never be forgotten.
Saturday, May 29th 2004 - 04:32:04 PM
Name: Dana
Comments:and P.S. For those who didn't already know, we made our goal and we're going in the Guiness book of World Records...we did it!!!
Wednesday, May 26th 2004 - 04:24:28 PM
Name: Dana
Comments:I just found myself thinking of Erin today...walking past the memorial for her in our front foyer, and being at the assembly. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers...you are truly living on.
Wednesday, May 26th 2004 - 04:20:04 PM
Name: Dara Potvin
E-mail address: dara_potvin@hotmail.com
Comments:I think this website is really beautiful. I am a grade 9 at St. Matts and I just wanted to say that Erin was really beautiful and a true fighter! She was really lucky to have the friends and family that she had, they seem like great people. I know it must be hard to lose your sister Liana, and I wish you only happiness for the rest of your life. Dear Erins parents: losing one of your children is like losing a part of yourself, and I hope you find happier days in the future. I lost my grandfather to cancer and I know the pain you feel when someone dies to a desease like it. I wish you only happiness and brighter, livelier days. I hope you never have to feel this pain ever again. Good luck for the future. Erin was a true angel sent to give us a message "Embrace life, and keep fighting till the end".
With Love,
Xxoo Dara Potvin ooxX
Saturday, May 22nd 2004 - 08:50:41 PM
Name: jon
Comments:erin, although i never met you i knew who you were and was inspired by your strength. i saw your story on tv and kept updated on your progress through friends. you did wonderful things in your life and i thank you for your courage. you really were a light for God. Bless your family and friends.

i loved your christmas eve story and will share it with my friends. It strengthened my faith and i hope it does the same for theirs. you truly were a gift from above. Godbless <><
Thursday, May 20th 2004 - 10:25:52 PM
Name: MD
E-mail address: how Erin saved my life
Comments:Erin,
I wanted to express my gratitude to you and I didn't know how. WOW! You have changed my life. I praise God for your life, your strength and your faith. The funny thing is that you don't even know me. You probably have seen me around but we never meet and to think you have had such an impact on my life. So what did you do? TONS!

I don't want to focus on the negative in my life, but God used you, your life, to transform mine. I was in a place in my life where evil ruled. I tried to live my life the way I thought I was suppose to live it. However, I just ended up hurting myself. I slipped into a depression and everything in this world seemed hopeless. So hopeless that I wanted to die, to take my own life. Death and suicide controlled my every thought.

I have been continually updated on your story. I know some of your extended family. I always thought you were so strong and such a role model, God's gift.

I went to your funeral (sorry to say this) but almost out of a sense of obligation to those that I know who were related to you. That week was the worse week of my life. I went to your funeral with reservation and with my heart still closed off to Jesus and all that He wanted for me. I have had a faith for years, but I didn't know what it meant to give my life to Jesus. I knew I was at a point in my spiritual journey where I needed to give my life to Jesus or to slowly decay into death. I was so sacred to give up control of my life. I was so scared to let Jesus come into my heart and see what a mess it was. I wanted to be forgotten. I didn't feel as though I belonged. I wanted to continue to control my life even though it was literally leading me to death.

And than I went to your funeral. I was touched as many people were. But I was still caught up in my own self-hate. At the end of the eulogies I believe your uncle stood up to read a letter you had written. The words were spoken but to me it sounded like Jesus was whispering in my ear. Your words changed my life. Your words saved me from death. As i heard those words I repented. For the first time ever I opened my heart and I asked the Holy Spirit to come into my life. I asked Jesus to become a part of me. I gave him my life. When I tried to control my own life it got me nowhere. I gave my life fully and truly for the first time ever that day. I felt the Holy Spirit come into my life and fill me at that moment. I decided that my will was no longer sufficient. God's will now leads me. His life lives in me. Everyday I re-commit myself to Him and His will.

Why do I write all this down. Cause I know you are listening and reading this. God preformed the greatest miracle in my life, through you. I was as good as dead and He used you to change my life, to save me. I never met you, however, there isn't a day that goes by that I thank God for you in my life. I truly believe you performed a miracle. Your suffering saved me Erin. And I thank you, I thank God for you everyday.

People think at different times that when a loved one dies that they will be forgotten about. I never met you and I will never forget about you. You have done so much good in this world in so little time. You truly live God's will and did His work through your faith, strength,love, and suffering. I admire you greatly.

God had a plan for you. I don't know what that plan was or is. But I thank him for including me in it.

My life has completely changed. I dedicate myslef to God every single day. I live by the slogan, "Let not my will be done, but let the will of my Father always be done." It has saved me! I'm entering a long struggle ahead to discern God's will in my life. Thankyou Erin for all that you have given me, and for your faith, love and honesty. Thank you for being the sacrifice that gave me new life. I know you are rejoicing with Jesus. You are a miracle that performs mircales. You will never be forgotten.

God Bless
Tuesday, May 18th 2004 - 08:23:39 AM
Name: Erin
E-mail address: erbear111@hotmail.com
Comments:Erin,
You were such an amazing girl. You had so much stength courage and most of all, faith. You really trusted God. You lived every day to the fullest, seized every day. You were an inspiration to everyone. God bless you, Erin
Sunday, May 16th 2004 - 01:16:52 PM
Name: Shaylene Bassett
E-mail address: shaylenebassett@hotmail.com
Comments:
I never had the pleasure of meeting Erin, but she certainly is an inspiration to us all, This poem I am sending to all that are mourning Erin's loss, May God surround your mom and dad Erin and hug them with his heavenly love God Bless,
Shaylene






Angels

I am the Angel, that was sent from above,
To help your heart heal, from your loss of your love.
Why did you have to go?,do you know how that makes me feel,
Sometimes I think it will take forever, to make my heart heal.
You are the star in the sky, the light of the sun,
Yours is the voice thatI hear in my dreams as I run.
Everyone says “its time to let go”,
So how do I go on, time moves so slow.
I continue to feel the hurt, from the loss of the one that I loved,
I hope that someday, I will see you in the heavens above.
I am so tired of the hurt and the pain,
Someone please help my life I want to regain.
Oh dear loved one, please come in my dreams,
So I know that it is time, to mend all the seams.
By having peace in my heart, I don't have to say goo bye,
I'll see you someday, so please help me to try.
I am going to use this angel to try to heal,
To let go of the anger, and let every ones love try to feel.
Their are so many people that have helped me along the way,
With this angel and their love, I hope I can heal I pray.
Hold unto this angel, it was sent special to you,
To give love and strength, to help the healing come through

Shaylene Bassett





Friday, May 14th 2004 - 04:18:17 PM
Name: Destiny
E-mail address: iastatecyclones2@yahoo.com
Comments:I am truly amazed after reading this website and hearing about Erin's story. What an incredible person! I am touched, and though I never knew Erin this has had a huge impact on me.

The Dash--
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning...to the end.
He noted that first came her date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth...
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own;
The cars...the house...the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard...
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile...
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy’s being read
With your life’s actions to rehash...
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?

--Linda Ellis
Thursday, May 13th 2004 - 08:21:23 PM
Name: NT
Comments:Every now and then,
Soft as breath upon my skin,
I feel you come back again,
And it's like you haven't been,
Gone a moment from my side
Like the tears were never cried
Like the hands of time are holding you and me

And with all my heart I'm sure,
We're closer than we ever were
I don't have to hear or see,
I've got all the proof I need
There are more than angels watching over me
I believe
Oh, I believe

Now when you die your life goes on
It doesn't end here when you're gone
Every soul is filled with light,
It never ends and if I'm right,
Our love can even reach across eternity
I believe

I Believe~Diamond Rio
Wednesday, May 12th 2004 - 05:05:42 PM
Name: Eric Newman
E-mail address: enewman@ocgov.net
Comments:A friend of mine sent me a link to her old high school and we both found the link to your daughter's website. We are truly moved by the strength and courage that such a young lady had to endure.
Tuesday, May 11th 2004 - 12:10:32 PM
Name: Naomi Fleury
E-mail address: naomifleury@hotmail.com
Comments:Your journey touched my heart. I lost my mom 7 years ago from lung cancer. My two sisters, my brother, my dad and I are very close. We just celebrated Mother's day on Sunday. It was a good day. We all went to visit her and spent the day together thinking of all the wonderful time we had with her. We all know that she is with us all the time. Lots of LOVE.
Tuesday, May 11th 2004 - 07:18:48 AM
Name: pam
E-mail address: pamgreen577
Comments:erin is still going even after she passed away. she helped everyone, she probably knows it but im going to say it anyway. we loved erin and still do. even if we didnt get to know her very well or didnt meet her at all. she is an inspiration
Monday, May 10th 2004 - 06:23:04 PM
Name: ZachC.
Comments: Although i never got to meet Erin i surely regret that, and I would have loved to gotten to meet her. Unfourtunately she passed away after fighting cancer for quite a long time and she has touched the hearts of me and everybody who has knew her or heard her couragous journey.

I can remember the minute i got that phone call from my friend i almost fell to the ground i was so sad that such a wonderful nice and caring young lady has left us.

Erin. I would like to thank you for all the things that you have done for us because you did alot you pushed us far even to this day you are pushing us to become our best. As you got weaker and weaker we pushed harder and harder to overcome our goal and to break all the records for you, because it was you who helped us raise over $106 000.......It was you who helped us beat the guiness world record for the largest bear hug......It was you who never gave up.......It was you who has set goals and would not let down untill you have accomplished them............It was you who everyone prayed for and you pushed us further ...and....It was you who has touchd my heart and is pushing me to become the best i can be. And i would like to thank you for that. You will always be in my heart Erin Thank you
Monday, May 10th 2004 - 05:28:24 PM
Name: Kim
E-mail address: kimtroupe@hotmail.com
Homepage URL: http://www.geocities.com/kimtroupe214
Comments:I didnt know Erin very well, but I used to know her. My sister Amanda used to dance with her a few years ago. I was so upset when I herd about what happened. I want to let Erins family know im praying for them. Erin's stpry is so sad and I know alot of people wher devestated by what happened, I guess that shows how many people loved her.
Im praying for you all.
Monday, May 10th 2004 - 03:11:16 PM
Name: Anick
E-mail address: raintown8@aol.com
Comments:Yesterday, was a tough day for me, Mother's Day. I lost my mother in February of cancer. She was only 55 years old. But 18! Visiting Erin's web page made me realize that I was lucky to have her for so long...

My deepest sympathy to Erin's friends and family.
Monday, May 10th 2004 - 04:40:15 AM
Name: Geneviève
Comments:Although Erin's life was extremely short, she seems to have made the best of it... She managed to inspire many and offer hope for others! My thoughts and prayers are with her family!
Sunday, May 9th 2004 - 07:47:13 PM
Name: Pierre Larmand
E-mail address: pierreandlisa@rogers.com
Comments:I just finished reading the article in the Orleans Star and was very moved. St.Mathew's was my High School as well, and even though I never met Erin I could tell she was a very special person. My thoughts and prayers are with Erin's friends and family.
Pierre.
Sunday, May 9th 2004 - 03:42:54 PM
Name: char
E-mail address: blondsurfchik182@yahoo.com
Comments:Hi my names char and i came across erins live journal online through a cancer posting because my dad had cancer and i became very intrigued....she seemed very sweet and i know without even knowing her that she was loved and people needed/need her and her strength to keep them going...so i wanted to say thanks for everything she was and everything she has made me become ....thank you erin.
Sunday, May 9th 2004 - 01:46:22 PM
Name: doug dewar
E-mail address: dougdewar@hotmail.com
Comments:My name is Doug Dewar,
I first heard Erin's story in the Ottawa Citizen. Reading the article, it sent shivers down my spine hearing of her story. I wrote down her webpage address hoping there would be more about her on there. I have had cancer myself (leukemia) and can relate to some of the suffering Erin must have went through with treatment, I wouldn't have known the pain she dealt with, but I have been through chemotherapy and radiation. Hearing of her passing it made me feel like I have lost a friend. Though I was never lucky enough to meet Erin, its just the thought someone losing their life to a disease I have battled twice myself (cancer) is really hard to hear. I was treated at CHEO the first time I was diagnosed, but never had the chance to see or meet Erin. From what i've read about Erin she sounds like a very special girl who had alot of support from her friends and family. Hearing her story and seeing her pictures makes me want to get more involved in helping other people battling this courageous battle.

God Bless Erin's Family and Friends

"A friend is like a rainbow. They brighten your life when you've been through a storm."
Sunday, May 9th 2004 - 11:36:47 AM
Name: Kat B
Comments:I didnt know Erin for very long but the time that i knew her she was a very exciting person.She was a wonderful peer-helper.Our hole class had alot of fun wit the parties she heleped plan.She inspired me she also never gave up.Erin was a nice girl she helped me and others if we needed help and she was always there to listen.Erin was my reason for raising the money for the bear hug and she is teribly missed at St.Matt's she's a joy to have around
Love you and deepest sypathy to the family! &-05(mr.desptie's homeroom will and does miss you Erin)
Sunday, May 9th 2004 - 08:53:47 AM
Name: Hayley Arnold
E-mail address: hornets_soccer4@hotmail.com
Comments:Luv ya erin.......RIP.........u r a role model 4 all.....god bless
Sunday, May 9th 2004 - 08:06:00 AM
Name: Elyse Armstrong
Comments:First of all i would like to send my condolenses to the Gannon family, and Erin's friends.
I am a student who goes to St.Matts. I never got to personally meet Erin, but i saw her in the halls a few times. Everyone I know has heard Erin's courageous story, and i don't know anyone who wasn't inspired.
When i first heard about Erin i was deeply touched and i started to pray for her well being right away. Then a few days before the bear hug i was able to visit her website, this truly touched my heart. I haven't had very much experience dealing with cancer, but the bear hug really raised awareness. Everyone knows that the bear hug was truly for Erin, and it wouldn't have been possible without her.
Erin has inspired me, and changed my life. I know that many people will say that, but it's so true. She has taught me many different lessons, and i thank god for her life. St. Matt's was deeply saddened to hear about Erin's passing but she left everyone with something more than she could have ever known.
*God is very lucky to have one of his angels back with him in heaven*
Erin, thank you for being such an amazing person, you have, and continue to inspire many people and you are truly an angel!
Love Elyse
Saturday, May 8th 2004 - 07:45:30 PM
Name: Taylor Lachance
E-mail address: hockeykid18_9@hotmail.com
Comments:Erin was an amazing person and was loved very much.I didn't get to know her,but wish i got the chance to.
She was a fighter and never gave up hope.I hope i can look back on her life and learn something from it.

God bless Erin's family
-Taylor Lachance
Saturday, May 8th 2004 - 12:51:48 PM
Name: Michelle Cober
E-mail address: nikegal_19_2004@yahoo.ca
Comments:I am overwhelmed with how many lives Erin has touched. It's amazing to know that she was loved by so many people. I graduated at St. Matt's in 2002 and luckily had the chance to meet Erin. I believe that when there is a loss of a friend or family member, even a school mate, it allows people to become close. I believe everyone as a community has grown closer. Thank you Erin for touching my life!

Michelle
Friday, May 7th 2004 - 03:46:00 PM
Name: A Fellow Citizen
Comments:I never had the priviledge to meet Erin. I first heard about her and her experiences with cancer at a school meeting to pray the rosary. The chaplen had been St. Matthew's chaplen before and knew Erin very well. We always prayed for her and healing upon her and her family. When the news of her death was placed upon us, we all were extremely sorry and brought down. Our world lost another very appreciated and loved citizen and will always be remembered..... at Holy Trinity, around the community and around the world.

Erin has gone to a better place. She is by God's side right now, looking down on us, watching over us at this very minute, every minute of the day. She is in good hands....

God bless you all...
Friday, May 7th 2004 - 03:34:55 PM
Name: Jeannie Graham
E-mail address: grahaje@tc.gc.ca
Comments:As one person who has lost friends and loved ones to Cancer and who is very much involved in the charities to fight this horrible and dreaded disease, I want to thank Erin's family for keeping this Dreambook up and allowing us to have seen the joy that was Erin. May her spirit always warm her family's hearts in trying times.
Friday, May 7th 2004 - 12:32:08 PM
Name: Yves
E-mail address: yves.brisson@sdc-dsc.gc.ca
Comments:Hi,

I'd like to offer my deepest sympathie to all of the Gannon family. I did not know Erin but reading her story in the newspaper and her website really touch me. I lost my syster at age 25 from a brain tumor cancer and since then had a bad time coping with it (could not really talk about it or even think about her too much or it would hurt so much). Reading about Erin's story reminded me a lot of her... they seemed to be similar in so many ways.

I just want to say to the family that even if she's gone in body she will always be with you especially when you most need it... it's like they can still give us some strengh from wherever they now are.

Hang in there. Life is beautiful and is worth living every moments out of it.
Friday, May 7th 2004 - 11:59:31 AM
Name: Lindsey
E-mail address: N/A
Comments:I heard about Erin and her journey through my school (Hawthorne and Mary Dunne)I have been praying for Erin and her family ever sience then and want to say that I'm terribly sorry to hear that Erin passed on. Looking at the pictures and letters were truly touching... she seemed to have such a great impact on so many... Thank you for allowing Erin's story to be sharaed with others. God bless you.
Lindsey
Friday, May 7th 2004 - 06:47:31 AM
Name: amy and alexa
E-mail address: lexa___@hotmail.com/gymnastics_rocks_my_world14@hotmail.com
Comments:we think your site was really touching, and we know that Erin is in a better place and is happy.
Friday, May 7th 2004 - 06:44:24 AM
Name: Jake
Comments:I am sorry about Erin she is in a better place with god
Thursday, May 6th 2004 - 09:05:28 PM
Name: Fran Coyle
E-mail address: paul.coyle@sympatico.ca
Homepage URL: http://erin's journey
Comments:Dear Gannon's

I just wanted to say how truly sorry I was to hear of Erin's passing. She was a gifted dancer and one I truly enjoyed teaching dance to.

My thoughts and prayers are with you as my experience with cancer with my son has given me some insight to your pain.
Please remember she is with God and he will take care of her.

Fran Coyle
Thursday, May 6th 2004 - 12:59:17 PM
Name: Louise McGoey
E-mail address: elm@istar.ca
Comments:I visited St. Matt's HS the day before the Bear Hug took place. Our St. Pat's Intermediate Volleyball Team was playing against St. Matt's. I had heard about the Bear Hug in the media of course but had no idea of its origin. While in the school that late afternoon I was very touched by the energy, passion, and enthusiasm of the staff & students. Coincidentally my oldest child is five days older than Erin and Erin's friend Lindsay played soccer with my daughter for the Ottawa Internationals. God bless Erin. My heartfelt prayers for you and your family.
Louise
Thursday, May 6th 2004 - 12:54:23 PM
Name: Martine Fournier
E-mail address: frekkles132002@yahoo.ca
Comments:I saw the article in the local paper and I had to visit this site .. It's truly inspirationnal ....

Martine
Thursday, May 6th 2004 - 12:07:18 PM
Name: Tracy
E-mail address: twrong@rogers.com
Comments:A true inspiration... I've followed Erin's Journey from the sidelines (she was a student of my friend who teaches at St. Matt's) and I can only say that she touched a great many people.
My sympathies to her family... and peace to Erin.
T
Thursday, May 6th 2004 - 07:48:39 AM
Name: Keanna
E-mail address: ladybug251@hotmail.com
Comments:I Feel Sorry for u Erin god is going to take good care of u i have a friend that is in critical condition right now even today!,um from terminal lung cancer they think she is going to die because f it!!!!
Thursday, May 6th 2004 - 05:01:23 AM
Name: Christine D'Silva
E-mail address: christine002@hotmail.com
Comments:My mother was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer...and to see how incredibly strong erin was and how she was so positive truley comforts me. I never knew her..but hearing her name..knowing all the tings shes done...and all the battles shes been able to pull her way through, comforts me. Strength is not an easy thing to aquire, but you have taught us it well Eirn. You will be in my prayers..and you ahve done so much for me whithout even knowing it. Thank you for everything you have unknowingly done.
Christine D'Silva
Wednesday, May 5th 2004 - 07:46:46 PM
Name: Guy Neron
E-mail address: yug00@sympatico.ca
Comments:I'm 55 years old and I thank God each day for letting me live all those years. Erin only had 18 years to live but I bet she touched more people than I could ever dream of. Her family should be proud of having her as a daughter, even though it was for a life cut short by this terrible illness. My deepest sympathy to the family!
Wednesday, May 5th 2004 - 05:01:03 PM
Name: Carolyn Leckey
E-mail address: carolynleckey@hotmail.com
Comments:My deepest sympathies go out to family and friends of Erin..I did not know Erin , but from what I've read she certainly was an inspiration to her peers . I'm sadden by the loss of such a sweet young girl . You live on in each and every one that you've touched...
Wednesday, May 5th 2004 - 02:59:22 PM
Name: Amine Abboud
E-mail address: aa_rams_80@hotmail.com
Comments:We'll miss u erin!!! we'll always remember you. You taught us how to be brave and to keep on fighting 'til the end, and thanks a lot for that. Rest in peace. Bye.
Wednesday, May 5th 2004 - 12:37:51 PM
Name: Adam Macri
E-mail address: adammacri3@hotmail.com
Comments:I, like everyone else that has seen or talked to Erin saw something unique and special about her attitude to life. I had heard Erins name numerously on the morning announcements but I had never seen her in person until the beginning of last September.

The first time I saw her was in Philosophy class. I knew this was the girl that had the cancer but sadly at the time I never new what kind of person she really was and how alive she really was. It was easy to see that she was a pretty nice person but it wasn't until our class had a special service in the school chapel dedicated to Erin where I started to grasp the kind of person she really was. I don't recal the name of the service but it involved each of us addressing the positive qualities of each person in the class. It was a very refreshing and inspiring experience. It was all simple and quiet until it was Erins turn. Everyone came together and talked about the special qualities she had and how she touched the lives of so many people. I then started to understand the hope and faith but more importantly the courage that she had. She united the entire community with her courage.
I sometimes regret not talking to her and getting to know her but I feel privileged to have seen her and listen to her story.

The story of her life has inspiried me more then I ever thought and even though the sadness of her passing has been overwhelming at times it is nothing compared to the inspiration and hope she has shared with everyone. She will not only be an inspiriation for those effected by cancer but for all people with struggles. I have been shy all my life and have trouble opening up to people, but no matter how hopeless it may seem at times she taught everyone that courage and willpower have no limits. I know that someday I will overcome my shyness and when I do I will thank God and Erin and the life she lead.

To the family, God bless you all
Wednesday, May 5th 2004 - 12:09:08 PM
Name: Liz Whitten
E-mail address: lizzyw2001@hotmail.com
Comments:I never met Erin but I work at Jacob at St. Laurent and I remember talking to her on the phone and I also remember seeing her around. My deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Wednesday, May 5th 2004 - 07:28:12 AM
Name: liz oneil
E-mail address: loneil@rogers.com
Comments:i work for aphrodite spa and i remember seeing erin there for a day at the spa
my deepest sympathy to the family
what a great website


Wednesday, May 5th 2004 - 06:01:44 AM
Name: Gina
E-mail address: licandro.gv@forces.gc.ca
Comments:I have never had the pleasure to meet Erin but I have been following her journey for a couple of months now. Erin was a very strong willed girl who can teach us all a lesson on how to live our lives No matter how sick she was she never gave up and always kept a positive attitude. She was determined and dedicated as proven by her hard work preparing the bear hug.

To Erin, I too share in the love of soccer. I have been playing for almost 20 years now and I would never be able to imagine something holding me back from playing. The sickness you had held you back from doing so many things that you loved but you still had such a strong heart and did everything you could to perservere and I look up to you for that.

To the family, I realize that this must be such a hard time for you but you had such an amazing daughter. Her impact on society has affected so many people in so many ways. I do not even know Erin personally but she will always hold a special place in my heart. She has showed me indirectly to live life to the fullest and appreciate every day I live. Erin is in God's hands now where he is taking care of her.

God Bless you Erin,

Gina
Wednesday, May 5th 2004 - 04:34:35 AM
Name: Céline Stevens
E-mail address: logicalproducts@rogers.com
Comments:What do you say at a time like this!! I read Erin's story today in The Star. Very appropriate Erin is a shining star in heaven know. I can sympathize with the family & understand as I remember 4 years ago this April when my sister died from bone & lung cancer. I remember & miss her every day. I also spent 18 months by her side & she gave me strength & a special piece I've lived with ever since. I'm sure you understand what I'm trying to say. You were all (her family) very blest to have that child, grand daughter, sister, cousin & friend in your lives & as my sister gave me & my family the strength to go on. You'll never forget her, she will always be part of you & through the pain will come comfort. You were blessed by an angel called Erin & she will always be with you all.
God bless you all & keep Erin in peace amen.

Céline
Tuesday, May 4th 2004 - 09:00:00 PM
Name: Peter Dodge
E-mail address: petermdodge@canada.com
Homepage URL: http://www.indymusiconline.com/blog/erin.html
Comments:It is certainly touching that the family is preserving our messages.

Although I posted before, I forced myself to sit down and write what I felt. I have to admit, I'm not a person that usually applies himself, but keeping in mind Erin's encouragement to apply myself more and in honour of her memory, I have commmited my thoughts to words.

I'll post an excerpt here, though not the whole thing, it's four pages. The full article I wrote is here: http://www.indymusiconline.com/blog/erin_memorial.pdf

"I only came to know Erin Gannon in grade 9. I did not share my earlier years with her, as some whom I know have been blessed to. Yet, I knew from the moment I saw her, that she was different, somehow. When I first thought that, I didn’t know what exactly it was that set her apart, but I would find out very quickly.

Being a social outcast, introspective, and having just moved to the city, I felt alienated by my surroundings. So many, when I first went to St. Matthew’s looked down upon me. Erin, however, did not. That simple choice she made, to see past that, has had more of an effect on my life then I could ever put into words or thoughts.

A step closer to her was like being a step closer to God. She really had that kind of unconditional love and compassion for those around her. For me, it was more than just that she didn’t look down on me. It was that she talked with me, and I with her. She gave me a chance, where so many didn’t. She gave so many people a chance. Erin was a person that always was sensitive to others, and always so joyful. I always felt it easy to talk to her, which was remarkable, because I have been a very shy person throughout my life. There was a certain magic to that happiness she had, to that empathy she shared, that made talking to her easy.

That isn’t to say that we talked all that much. Mostly she was with the friends she had known for a long time, and I would have never wanted to deprive them of such a beautiful person.

Looking back, I felt eclipsed around her and her friends. They were always happy and sharing the good times together. That was something I never knew before then. Erin was the one that pushed for me. She saw in me that I needed that, and so she tried to give me that. After that Monday when she died, I think she can look back from the Heavens, and find solstice in her success."

I was really touched that the family liked the pictures I made. It really, really make sme happy to think that I could have brought some happiness to a people who have given me such a remarkably kind person. To have had so many of her friends tell me how much they appreciated it - I can't help feel that perhaps in a small way at least Erin's push for me to just get out there a bit more ahsn't been realized. She always rooted for me, and always pushed me to go ut and find some true friends, and perhaps I have discovered them.

If you follow the web page link for the "Home page URL", I put together a memorial page, as well, with some of the things I've wrote on Erin, the article from the Sun, and some of the comments from before that really touched me.

To the Gannons, you have my undying thanks for giving to us such a wonderful person, and you can be nothing less than proud of what she did with her life, because she drew that inspiration from but one place, other than herself, and that is you.

(I apologize for the length of this post, but I've just had so much on my mind about Erin.)

- Peter Dodge
Tuesday, May 4th 2004 - 08:43:22 PM
Name: Jeanne Lindblad
E-mail address: jeanne.lindblad@sympatico.ca
Comments:I was deeply touched by all the things that Erin accomplished in such a short time. I admired that young women and Tammy and I prayed a lot for a miracle. But there was a miracle. 3 more years and lots of souls were saved and much more. I know now that she is praying for us now. The Gannon family and the Muise family is still in our prayers. God Bless.
Your sister in CHrist, Jeanne
Tuesday, May 4th 2004 - 06:48:30 PM
Name: Amanda
E-mail address: mizz_cutie22
Comments:I never really got a chance to meet Erin, I never really new her story...until recently when my teacher had told me about her. First I just want to say to Erin's parents that you did a great job raising your daughter, she seems like a really nice girl, filled with hopes and dreams that truly inspire everyone. Looking over her website, her story really sort of gives you this sense of reassurance, like shes saying, its okay everybody like dont be scared to die. When reading what happened to her on Christmas Eve it just truly leaves you in awe. Its a shame I never got a chance to meet Erin, but your story is truly one I wont forget. Much love to your family and I know your probrobly watching down on all of us from the beautiful sunset in the sky.
God Bless
Tuesday, May 4th 2004 - 06:26:50 PM
Name: Carolyne Russo
E-mail address: carolyner@hotmail.com
Comments:Erin gave us all something to smile about, she taught us to make the most of every moment in our lives, and she was a perfect role model to all of us. Erin will always be remembered. *I'll see you in Heaven*
Tuesday, May 4th 2004 - 04:46:52 PM
Name: Joshua & Christine Robson Malette
E-mail address: Maletteman@hotmail.com
Comments:Thanks for being an inspiration!
Our thoughts and prayers are with Erin and all her family.
Tuesday, May 4th 2004 - 03:41:53 PM
Name: Cassie Roeske
E-mail address: cassie_lynn1@hotmail.com
Comments:I am awful sorry to hear about this tragic loss and give my sympathy to the Gannon family and friends. Erin was an amazing person, and although I did not talk to her much, I can remember this one time I lent her something and she was so thankful and nice about it. She never did anything to hurt anyone and I am very sad to see her leave. Maybe she was an angel who was sent here from heaven to make sure we were all doing our best, but then God had to take her back because He needed her. I do still believe she is here with us in spirit because no one ever completely leaves. She will be with us in our hearts, prayers, memories and souls. Thank you Erin for being yourself and wonderful and loving person. Amen and God bless you.
Tuesday, May 4th 2004 - 02:11:37 PM
Name: Erin's Dad
Comments:Thank you for all the messages of love and hope you have left for Erin. It has made it easier for us to bear her loss knowing how loved she was and still is.

In an effort to save all of your past entries I have started a new dream-book. All old messages will be made available in the near future.

Sincere Thanks
Erin's Dad
Tuesday, May 4th 2004 - 01:13:59 PM
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