Andrew Allen Smith
There was a spring in her step and a twinkle in her eye. I know Karen from a local restaurant where we talked from time to time. She was always a breath of fresh air in the world, and we would giggle and laugh for a few minutes at a time when our paths crossed. She would be at the restaurant with her daughter and was never shy or without a smile when I saw her. I was proud to share just the minutes I could with her. It is the existence of people like Karen that can bring hope and a smile to the world, I will miss her.