Comments on: Rest in Peace, Rannie Yoo

By: H. Yoo

H. Yoo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:05:50 +0000

I am Rannie’s father.

First of all, I am very grateful for all the kind hearted postings about Rannie.

I and my wife still don’t believe Rannie is not here in this world any more.
While I have been trying to survive in this new world as a first generation immigrant, Rannie has been always my joy, my reason of being and the justification of my struggling in this country. She was a perfect daughter as well as my best friend.

Rannie once said she will live in San Francisco until she dies because she has so many good friends in S.F. from her college years and after. I though it was a kind of exaggeration. But I realized it was not after I saw so many of her friends in the memorial service and heard about their wonderful comment about her. Rannie was always proud of her friends.

There is an old saying in my home country, “You bury your parents in the grave. But you bury your children in your heart.” Yes, she was buried in my heart. So I can always open my heart to see and talk to her, although it may be painful.

Rannie, I love you.

Dad

By: Neverwin

Neverwin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:33:36 +0000

CATSM (Rannie) was a very special person to all of us on the parotid patients' forum. From her very first post it was evident that this was one unique lady who was going to inspire us all.

We were all thrilled when she finally finished her treatments and devastated when she posted of the recurrence. Many of us had hoped to keep posting to her to help keep her spirits up during the next few months. That wasn't to be.

My heart goes out to all of you who were fortunate to know her personally - friends, family, coworkers, and the exceptional man who stood by her and supported her throughout her difficult journey. The love she had for him was evident in her forum posts. It seemed a tossup as to who was luckiest to have whom.

May wonderful memories of what you shared with her sustain all of you!

By: peacheyperfections

peacheyperfections — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:02:30 +0000

I was fortunate enough to be able to meet Rannie and always felt she was an inspiration to those who had cancer. I worked at the doctors office she was being seen at and I was always amazed at how unbelieveably upbeat she was… even on her bad days. As she would patiently wait to see her surgeon, we would talk about doughnuts and good eats. I did not know her very well… I just knew she was a great person… she always had this great vibe and positive energy about her. My deepest sympathy, love and prayers to David and Rannie's family. Her life and spirit has touched many and will truly be missed.

By: hannaJung

hannaJung — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:30:21 +0000

My deepest condolences to Rannie's family, friends and colleagues…

I have met her only once, but I could instantly tell that she is such a sweet and positive person. I wish I had chance to get to know her better.

By: andrewelewis

andrewelewis — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:29:33 +0000

I first learned of Rannie through the parotid forum – it turned out we shared the same surgeon. That fact became incidental, though, once I read through her posts and became captivated by her warm humorous voice. I had never met this person and yet somehow she became inextricably bound in my thoughts. We eventually met months later and like many I was struck by her gentle and kind nature and her full embracing of life.

Let's never cease to be grateful for the ways that she touched us.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:39:39 +0000

RIP Rannie – you were obviously loved by your peers. Sure hope we figure out how to beat this illness soon. I hope our children's children know of cancer like we know of Polio. A deadly illness of the past. That's my prayer for Rannie.

By: andreafre

andreafre — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:11:18 +0000

I worked with Rannie many years ago on a few projects, and I remember that she always had a sunny personality and a fun quirky sense of humor. I had no idea that she was battling cancer. Very sad news. Rich, you captured her personality beautifully, and precisely.

Peace to you Rannie, and to all friends and family.

By: barbnewlands

barbnewlands — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:27 +0000

Like Kaylee I met Rannie through the same Forum.
She always saw the best in everything, loved and was much loved in return.

I have kept her last email to me to read, whenever. It will keep her near and very real although we lived so far apart and never actually met.

To her family and many friends I send my sincere sympathy for your sad loss.

Barb (Australia)

Barb (Australia)

By: barbnewlands

barbnewlands — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:25:51 +0000

Like Kaylee I also met Rannie through the same Forum.
Such a special soul , who seemed to find the best in every situation., She loved and was much loved in return.

I have kept her last email to me so that I can read it whenever. It keeps her near.

To her family and friends, sincerest wishes in your loss.
Barb (Australia).

By: Raymond Padilla

Raymond Padilla — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:25:15 +0000

She was one of the great blessings of my life. I'll love her and miss her forever. Thanks for everyone for sharing their wonderful memories of this truly wonderful person.