Hi Elie,

So sorry to hear the awful news and wish I could join you all in Seattle but my kids are still in school in Europe and I won't make it there until after but if you are still in town hope to catch up with you then, or if not I will have to come visit you in Texas (and have your father assure my mother it's really ok there).

I hope you are doing as well as possible and if you need anything you know you don't need to hesitate to ask and I hope to see you under more joyous circumstances soon.

Liebe Grüsse aus Berlin

Alex

Elie,

Sending all my love and light on this day to you and the family. So unbelievably saddened to hear of Anne's untimely passing. Sitting hear with tears streaming down my face, somewhat in shock. To loose such a wonderful woman is hard, I'm so happy you had her for the time you did and made the world a better place as such a dynamic couple. You two showed us what true love is. Thanks for all the wonderful times and my heart is with you always. May today be comforting surrounded by loved ones to remember our dear Anne. To Anne's family thank you for creating this special creature and making her a joy to the world. My deepest condolences on the loss of dear Anne. Will remember her always fondly. 

Dear Finegolds,

We were so saddened to learn the news about Anne. Please accept our condolences and deepest sympathies in this sad and difficult time.

I remember Anne so fondly, although we met only a couple of times I believe. I felt she had a big heart to fit her smile and a vibrant personality. What a terrible tragedy, we are so so sorry for your loss.

May her memory be a blessing to all who she has touched throughout her lifetime, and may the family's resilience and recovery be all in her honor.

A big transatlantic hug is sent to you from Vienna, where I'm currently based for the summer, with much love,

תנצב"ה

Merav, on behalf of the Cohen family from Shvil Hazahav. 

I still remember the first time I met her and the last time we spoke.  We loved Annie so much. Elie our hearts break for you and the family. She brought joy and light to every moment.  We will forever remember her laugh, her vibrant smile and the positive energy that was palpable when she entered a room. Love and light to you Elie, and to all who loved her.

The below was shared with me years ago. I find it comforting. I hope it helps you.

The first law of thermodynamics; is no energy is created in the universe, and none is destroyed, know that all Anne’s energy, every vibration, every BTU of heat, every wave of every particle that was her remains with us in this world. Amid the energy of the universe.

Elie remember, All the photons that ever bounced off her face, all the particles whose paths were interrupted by her smile, hundreds of trillions of particles, have raced off, their ways forever changed by her. All those photons were gathered in the particle detectors that are our eyes, those photons created within the constellations of electromagnetically charged neurons whose energy will go on forever.

The warmth that flowed through her in life is still here, still part of all that we are, even as we who mourn continue to feel the heat.

Dear Finegolds:

My sincere condolences on the loss of Anna. Really sad for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Fondly, Cheryl, Beth, David Cohen

Debbie 

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family 

Dear Elie, all of Anne's family and friends, and everyone who loved Anne (and that's everyone who ever met Anne),

To meet Anne was to love Anne. Anne emanated love and warmth, combined with understanding, insight and action. Elie, the way you two loved and cared for one another (and others around you, near and far) inspires. 

May your memories of your time with Anne give you blessing and comfort.

With love,

Michelle