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Roger & Paula Clark posted a condolence
Friday, October 11, 2013
M.C. & Jackie: We're so sorry for your loss & your family is in our prayers.
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Ina posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
It was a sunny, beautiful day in September, 1991- the first day of school in Bulgaria .
After a lot of studying and preparation, during the summer months, I got accepted in a foreign language lyceum in Sofia, Bulgaria.
I remember how excited and at the same time confused I was. New school, new teachers, new language to be learnedit all seemed like a big transition.
Everyone was standing in the school yard, waiting for a first day orientation. There were a lot of new students, waiting anxiously like me to get directions on where to go and what to do. The school yard was really crowded and I began to feel disoriented and dizzy. I was thinking to myself:" What if I don't fit in here?" ,"I have to make new friends" , "Oh God! This is not going to be easy!"
As my thoughts were spinning in my head, I saw one girl walking towards me. She held her head high and walked with a lot of confidence. She had a hair clip on her bangs and looked very cute. She smiled at me, extended her right hand and said:
- Hi, my name is Alexandra, but everyone calls me Sani .
- It's nice to meet you.My name is Velina, but everyone calls me Ina, I said as I shook her hand.
- What class are you in?, she asked. The school offered 5 different languages programs: English, French, German, Arab-Persian and Chinse-Japanese.
- I am in the French program, I replied.
- So am I, she said and smiled."We have to look for Madam Yanakieva, she said. She is our teacher. Have you met her already? I hope she is nice. I am so excited to learn French, she said. Do you want to sit at my table?, she asked. "
- Of course, I would be happy to, I replied.
She was very talkative and friendly. I instantly felt comfortable and relived. I was no longer alone in the school yard, there was this surprisingly confident and determined for her age girl, standing by me and offering me her friendship, as if she sensed I needed it.
The teachers started to call for their classes. We saw Madame Yanakieva, who spoke with a funny fake French accent. She asked that all the students from the French program gather in a column, so she can lead us all to the classroom. I saw other kids coming our way. Sani grabbed my hand and we followed Madam Yanakieva. The classroom, where we were supposed to spend the next 5 years was big and spacious. The school benches were each with 3 seats. Sani and I sat in the front. Sani, of course decided to sit there, so she can see better the teacher and the black board.She was only 13 and seemed to control the situation. The whole time I remember how confident she looked and deep in my heart I really admired her, even though I was too young to analyze such feelings. We sat and listened carefully to what the teacher had to say. I went home and shared with my family about my first day at the new school and about my new friendship. My Mom has always had a very strong intuition. She told me right away, how she already likes this girl and that she seems to be a good influence,even though she hasn't met her.
The next day our first French lesson with Madam Yanakieva began. Ten minutes later, the door opened and a new girl walked in. She talked a little with Madam Yanakieva, who showed her to a bench. She looked very nice, she was dressed in fancy clothes and held under her arm a big folder. Back then, folders, rather than school bags were very popular. Sani leaned to me and whispered: "We should say hello to her in recess".Sani's social skills are amazing, I thought. How quickly and easily she makes friends with everyone.
We introduced ourselves to the new girl and that's how Toni became our friend and sat on the empty chair next to us.
From that moment on, the three of us were best friends. We did almost everything together. We had our good and bad moments,especially in school and during the teenage years,but we always stuck for each other.
After high school, Sani and I continued our paths together, college, universitywe studied together for major exams and we were always successfull. We were a team.I owe Sani a great deal of my success. She always keeps me going, she is ambitious and decisive, always on the right path and she never gives up. Sani is a leader!
My Mom turned out right, of course. Moms are always right!
My Dearest Sani,
You extended your hand the first I met you and you kept extending it every time I needed help. Thank you for being my friend!
I love you with all my heart!
Always,
Ina
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Dan and Marci Robinson posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Our prayers go out to the entire Davis family. Those who were friends with Brad knew him as a quiet, introspective, but fiercely passionate man who held strong convictions and who was determined to make a positive difference in the world. Brad's life after graduating from VMI was dedicated to working for organizations and causes that stood up for the common man, the working class, the oppressed, and the war-torn. His selflessness had no geographic nor political boundaries -- he spent a decade leading economic and social redevelopment, reconstruction, and worker re-training programs in the Balkans, Bulgaria, and Romania. After returning to the USA, Brad had dedicated himself to advancing our nation's independence from fossil fuels. In everything he did, Brad was driven to make the world a better place for all men, without regard for their nationality, race, religion, color, or creed. I am humbled to have known him and called him my friend. RIP Brad and Sani.
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Art & Karen Whelan posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
What a terrible tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are Brad'sand Sani's family, and especially their beautiful children.
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Cheryl (CJ) Manning posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
To the families of Brad and Sani please accept my deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers that God will guide you through this very sad time in your lives.
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Ana Karic posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Please accept my condolences. I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers
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Mo and Mirjana Elmusa lit a candle
Monday, October 7, 2013
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Sani and Brad rest in peace. Will miss you
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Ralph Sites posted a condolence
Monday, October 7, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Davis family.
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Ryan and Jamie Andres, and Family posted a condolence
Monday, October 7, 2013
Dearest Brad and Sani, we are devastated to hear of this news. Only God knows why your beautiful souls were taken from us so soon. As you enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, may you watch over your Beautiful daughters and Family from Above, with God's healing graces. You will be missed dearly... Our prayers and thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. With Loving Thoughts and Prayers Always.
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Stacey Shoup posted a condolence
Monday, October 7, 2013
Sgt. Davis and Family, I am so sorry for you loss. Praying for you all and have you on my heart and mind.
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Roy, Chao, and Ezekiel Wheat posted a condolence
Monday, October 7, 2013
We're praying for the Davis and Todorova families here in Maryland. There are no words for how sorry we are for your loss.
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John & Penni Jeter posted a condolence
Monday, October 7, 2013
I recently saw a letter sent to a magazine quoting a portion of the 1961 commencement address by the valedictorian of VMI Jonathan Daniels. Jonathan espoused the ideals he speaks of in his life when he was shot protecting two black girls in 1965 who had a gun pointed at them. BR Davis lived his life by the same ideals. "I wish you new worlds and the vision to see them. I wish you the decency and the nobility of which you are capable." You will be remembered of fondly and missed dearly.
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Tanya and Mitko lit a candle
Sunday, October 6, 2013
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Sani and Brad,
May you rest in peace! We will always remember you!
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Jeanette Craun Lester posted a condolence
Sunday, October 6, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending many prayers for your family.
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Daniel & Kelly Harmony posted a condolence
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
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Freda Easterly posted a condolence
Sunday, October 6, 2013
My condolences to the Davis family. I'm very sorry for your suffering. Please know you're all in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
