I never knew Ellie, I stumbled across this memorial site and I just wanted to say that it is clear  that Ellie was surrounded by people who really loved her. The things that people have written about her is beautiful.

I didn’t even live in the same county as her, but from what I’ve read here, she seemed like a wonderful and beautiful human being. 

I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss. Just know that she is with you in your hearts. I also want to apologise if this is rude or inappropriate for me to write when I didn’t know her. 

This is a short experimental doc inspired by Ellie. 

It formed from a letter I wrote to her and my friends helped me bring it to life. I hope you enjoy it.

Mia

Time goes by so quickly.  

I remember Ellie as being so happy when her friends were over and around Cole and Jack.  She always liked to prank and have fun.  I remember her running around when you had your July 4 party and she had the trampoline out & was practicing it like a pro . She was so proud of gymnastics and she was good at it.  I would walk up your driveway and she’d be doing back flips right in front of me.  

I saw pictures where she & her friends  talked Cole into putting lipstick on him as a prank.  Ellie had a permanent smile around her friends and things she thought were funny.  She laughed her meaningful  laugh and Cole didn’t get mad….instead he went along with it.  They  were so content together and from my perspective I never saw them get mad at each other because I think they both looked up to each other and just didn’t have one ounce of meanness in their body!  

Ellie smile and kindness will  always stand out  in my memory as a treasure. Thinking of you all and wishing peace.