My Sweetheart,
It was one year ago today that you left us, and Feb 22nd will forever be marked as the saddest day of my life. The kids and I still struggle without you. You were the foundation of our family and the center of our universe. I know many people have lost friends or family members, and that is indeed hard. But to me losing a spouse – the person you lived beside and talked to and kissed every day, your partner in life – is the toughest of all. I feel lost and alone without you. I do not know how I will find real enjoyment and purpose the rest of my life without you in it. I know you would want me and kids to forge ahead and be strong. And we will try our best, but it is going to be very hard.
I miss you and think about you every day. Grief has no expiration date, and there are days when it washes over you and it renders you useless. There is simply nothing you can do except have patience and get through it as best you can.
I am honored, humbled, and proud that you chose me to be your husband. I know I am the luckiest person in the world to have shared a life with you. Our time together was cut short, but it was the best I could have ever hoped for. You made my life so much better and I owe you everything. The kids and I will always have you in our hearts. I love you, Anita – now and forever.
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My deepest deepest condolences to the whole family❤️ I am so grateful to have gotten to meet Anita, she was nothing but a joy to be around, and really put up with a lot of Rachel and I’s shenanigans throughout high school! Anita has left a huge positive mark in this world and she will never be forgotten🤍
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I served with Anita in the 29th Infantry Division. We were both Tactical Intelligence Officers and she impressed me with her competence and sense of humor. She knew her job responsibilities and you could count on her to carry through to finish tasks to support the mission at hand. She was a very positive influence on our unit. She had such a good heart. She was "Semper Fi" short for Semper Fidelis, a Latin phrase that means "Always Faithful." This song reminds me of her. Ashokan Farewell by Jay Ungar
https://youtu.be/MaCazf36D3k?…
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Our deepest condolences on your family’s loss. Anita was a beautiful spirit.
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We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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Anita was truly an inspiration – from her dedicated Army service (hooah!), to breaking barriers as a woman in STEM, to being a mother figure I deeply looked up to. I cherish those moments spent visiting her, talking with her, and sharing in the simple joy of Hallmark movies together. Her light continues to shine through Rachel and all the lives she touched. My heart and support are with the Reppert’s during this difficult time.
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Firstly, I’m sending my deepest condolences to Anita’s family, friends, and all those whose lives she impacted during her time on earth. I am a close friend of Anita’s daughter, Rachel, and although I haven’t known Anita long, I could that see her admirable, ambitious, and fiery personality persisted always. The more I know Rachel, and the more I got to know Anita, I find it beautiful to see the resemblance between their personalities. The resilience, strong will, and perfectly timed humor is shared between them. Whenever I’d visit, I’d see that Anita would always crack a joke or make Rachel and I laugh with her sense of humor or lighthearted bluntness. The gentleness, love, and care between Rachel and Anita brought a sense of warmth to the room every time. This one day a couple of months ago I visited; Anita was holding Rachel’s hand, and she reached out to hold my hand, too. Words did not need to be shared, but this brief moment is one I think about often, and will cherish forever. Anita seemed like a powerhouse of a woman who inspires ambition and persistence, as well as offering a constant, lighthearted, and loving presence. I have always, and will always remember Anita in the highest regard, as she raised two amazing kids with Bill.
Love,
Lina
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