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| July 2, 1991 |
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 Laci Michelle Taquino was born at Women's & Childrens Hospital in Louisiana on Tuesday, July 02, 1991 at 2:39 pm. She weighed 6 lbs 11 oz and was 21" long. |
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| August 4, 1991 |
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 Laci was Baptized on August 4th, 1991 by Father L. Micheal Herpin at Scared Heart Church. Her godparents are Danielle Guidry Credeur and Kyle Paul Taquino.
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| February, 1992 |
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Laci began walking at 7 1/2 months old. |
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| April 3, 1995 |
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 On April 3rd, 1995, Laci became a "Big Sister". Her little sister, Lexi was born. |
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| August 21, 1996 |
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 Laci began Kindergarten on August 21, 1996 at the age of 5. |
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| May 8, 1999 |
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 Laci received her First Holy Communion on May 8th, 1999 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Rev. M. Keith LaBove, Pastor |
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| March, 2004 |
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 Laci recieved the Outstanding Cheerleader Award for the 2003-2004 school year. |
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| July, 2004 |
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 Laci was voted Captain of the MMS Cheerleading Squad for 2004-2005 |
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| May, 2005 |
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 Laci received 1st Runner-Up for the Optimist Award and was voted Hardest Worker by her fellow 8th graders. |
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| March, 2006 |
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 CHS JV Cheerleader's highest GPA - Kayla & Laci. |
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| May, 2006 |
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 CHS Honor's Night - Laci received a Freshman Ace Award for her 4.0 GPA. |
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| July 13, 2006 |
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 Laci received her driver's permit on July 13th, 2006. After discussing organ donation with her mom and nana, Laci chose to be an organ donor.
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| August 14, 2006 |
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 Passed away on August 14, 2006 at the age of 15. |
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| Valentine's Day 2007 |
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| St. Patrick's Day 2007 |
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Happy St. Patricks Day
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| Easter 2007 |
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| Dance Revue 2007 |
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This year would have been Laci's 13th year of Dance. Dancing was her #1 passion.
On the first day of stage practice when Lexi and I were walking in, I found 13 pennies right before entering the Heymann Center. On the second day of practice, Ashley, Lexi and I were walking in and I found a quarter and a penny (2 - 13). Was this a sign from Laci? I would like to think it was. |
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| SWEET 16 BIRTHDAY |
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| REMEMBERING LACI - AUGUST 14, 2007 |
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Thank you to all the family and friends who came to mass to remember Laci.
Remembering Laci by Danielle Credeur (Laci's Nana)
I just wanted to say a few words about Laci before we go out to the cemetery. We all miss her terribly. I know that everyone here has special memory of Laci. Something funny that may have happened or something that she may have said to you that always stuck in your mind. Those are the things that I hold on to everyday since she has been gone. We did lots of things together and I will never forget any of them. I loved the times that she called me for advice or help on a project that she was working on. Nothing made me prouder than being her "Nana". She was such a genuine person. She was always worried about everyone's feelings even if it met putting herself second to make someone else happy. She has impacted so many lives in her short time with us. I know that some of you many think this is crazy, but sometimes when Stevie is by herself, she talks to her. Once, she was in the tub and she was giggling when I walked in. When I asked what she was laughing at, she told me that her Nana was calling her a silly goose. Did she really see her? I gues no one will ever know, but I can only hope that she did. It makes me feel so good to know that she still thinks about her all the time, Stevie and Sydney were both very special to Laci and I will be forever grateful for the good example that she and Lexi set for my girls. So please do me a favor. Remember those special times with Laci. Remember all the times that she made you laugh or said something silly. Keep those things close to your heart. She wouldn't want us to be sad although it's tough not to be. I think that we should all concentrate on the good things that she brought to our lives.
Remembering Laci - written by Mom (read by Lexi)
Remembering Laci is not hard for us to do. Often times I feel she is just away and will come back one day. We miss her more than words can say.
She was our daughter, but to me she was also my friend. We are so thankful that she always wanted to be with us and will forever cherish the time we spent together. She brought so much love and joy to our little family.
I struggled for a long time wondering where Laci was. I prayed I had taught her right and that she went to Heaven. Some days its still scares me but I finally come to realize that if Laci, who was so loving, hardworking and so helpful to everyone, while remaining so humble, was not in Heaven, than many of us wouldn't have a chance to make it there. One day Sharon LaVasseur told me, "if Laci is not in Heaven, then it must be a ghost town." I think that helped me more than anything.
Thank you to everyone here for their support and understanding. I am not sure we would be still standing here without all of you. The phone calls, flowers, gifts and prayers were often lifesavers.
So many people have written or done things for Laci and our family. I would like to share a few with you.
Jamie & Seth - her paramedics who both wrote beautiful words about Laci, even though they only met her on that fateful night. I am so thankful they were on duty that night. I know they fought hard with all their heart to help her. They both will always have a special place in our hearts.
Sydney - who loves Laci so much that when she had the chance to make a stepping stone with her dad & Stevie, she chose to make one in memory of Laci.
Ms. Ashley & the students of Sugar 'n Spice - who honored Laci in this year's dance revue. "If Heaven" was more than I could have ever dreamed of.
The Comeaux Cheerleaders who have remembered Laci throughout the year. She is their "Shining Star".
The Milton Middle School Staff - who remembered Laci even though she was no longer a student there. Their support and guidance given to Lexi is deeply appreciated.
These 3 organizations have also honored Laci by each establishing a Laci Taquino Memorial Award.
Kim & William Benoit - they have been and continue to be our guidance and support.
Our friends - thank you for all you have done, epecially for the times you just listened.
Maddie, Ashley and Jake - Laci's closest friends, you were always there for her and continue to be there even in her death.
Our families - your love, support and understanding is irreplaceable. We cannot thank you enough for all you have done.
Chad, Lexi and I are so proud of the life Laci lived. She was more than we could have asked for and continues to make us proud even in her death. I am so proud to be her mom.
Our family will always have a missing link, but I know Laci is working really hard to make sure we make it to Heaven to be with her.
Many of us here today feel we have felt Laci's spirit whether in dreams, flowers, butterflies or coins. We ask you to please let us know about them. You can write them down or just tell us. Just today, Chad told be about a conversation he had with Amanda. Her friend was on of the nurses for Laci's organ recovery surgery. She told Amanda that Laci's lungs were perfect and that they all thought they looked like the wings of an angel. Hearing things involving Laci is all we have, please share any you have with us.
Today is our chance to say "Thank You to Laci" for the way she brightened our lives. Even though God only granted her 15 years we are so grateful that we had her. Yes, we feel cheated and still question why and probably always will. The pain we live with every day is worth it compared to not having had Laci at all.
We miss you "Peanut" and love you very much!
Shawntel Smith sang "Friends" by Michael W. Smith.
Lexi read the following written by Henry Scott Holland
"Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am, I and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way, which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is an absolute and unbroken continuity. What is death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well."
These roses were sent to me from Colby Manuel on August 14, 2007. This picture was taken 2 weeks later. I have never had roses last that long. I finally threw them after 21 days.
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| Halloween 2007 |
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| Thanksgiving 2007 |
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| Christmas 2007 |
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| New Year's 2008 |
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The graphic describes our feelings.
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| Valentine's 2008 |
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| St. Patrick's Day 2008 |
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| Easter 2008 |
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| July 2, 2008 |
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HAPPY 17TH BIRTHDAY LACI!!!
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| August 14, 2008 |
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Remembering Laci....
Lexi reading a poem for Laci
REMEMBERING LACI
August 14, 2008
You Were The Pride Of Our Hearts
Author Unknown
It’s so difficult to let you go
Though death’s left us no other choice
We’re mourning the loss of never seeing you again
Of never hearing your precious voice
It seems that in life there are certain times
Which are more than “simply unfair”
When our hearts search out for better answers
But cannot seem to find them there
And such is the case at your passing
Contemplating the briefness of your life
All the great things that you still would have done
If you’d been granted a little more time
It isn’t difficult to envision the possibilities
For look at what you’d already done
The difference you’d made is many lives
In all that you had become
Perhaps you were simply to good for this life
So God called you back to Heaven
That your life needed no further testament
Than the goodness you’d already given
But regardless of the reason
For why you had to depart
We will miss you every single day of our lives
For you were the pride of our hearts!
Thank you for being our example
Inspiring us through your courage and drive
We’ll cherish all the precious memories
You lovingly created in our lives
For truly, your life reflected
A wisdom that few, so young can see…
Balloon Release in Laci's Garden
Sending our love to Laci.
We Miss You Laci!!!
Thank you to all the family and friends for remembering Laci. |
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| 3rd Anniversary - Remembering Laci |
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Remembering Laci
August 14, 2009
We do not need a special day to bring you to our minds.
The days we do not think of you are very hard to find.
Each morning when we awake we know that you are gone.
And no one knows the heartache as we try to carry on
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Our hearts still ache with sadness and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you no one will ever know.
Our thoughts are always with you your place no one can fill.
In life we loved you dearly; in death we love you still.
There will always be a heartache and often a silent tear.
But always a precious memory of the days when you were here.
If tears would make a staircase and heartaches make a lane
We’d walk the path to heaven and bring you home again.
We hold you close within our hearts; and there you will remain
To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.
Our family chain is broken now and nothing seems the same
But as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.
Author Unknown
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