This is Trystan again and I’m 17 now auntie and I just wanted to tell you that I love you and I miss you so much and these past years have been rough and I just wish you could be here because I needed you and I cannot stop thinking about you everyday. It’s just so fucking hard to act like everything’s okay and I’m scared for the future I have no idea on what I’m gonna be or what I’m gonna do and I just wish you could be here to help me and to see me grow into the man I want to become. I love you Dayna

It’s been 4 years and I miss my aunt so much I wish you were here to celebrate my birthday with me auntie I’m 16! Ik you’re not here in person but I wanna believe you’re here watching me and making sure I don’t make dumb decisions. It just hurts me knowing I can’t give you one more hug and the amount of guilt that’s been left on me because I can’t see you again. Moms good I hope you know that she’s doing a lot better now and I’m trying my best auntie I really am. It’s hard being the one to keep things together but I really am trying. I love you so much Dayna I always will keep you close to my heart. It’s so hard for me to think it’s been four long years without you I don’t know how it’s gone by so fast I wish I could go back and spend a little more time that’s all I’ll wish for. I think of you everyday and I’m very thankful I was able to grow up with you by my side. I just won’t let you go I just won’t let that happen. I will never forgive myself for not spending more time and every day I take that for granted and I just really miss you auntie, so much

I'm her nephew Trystan. Kim's son and I knew her since I was born and very close we used to visit her house in new Brighton every couple days and every time I remember having so much fun hanging out with her and my cousin's. And when I was younger she took me to do things with her like going to the zoo while her sister Kim or my mom was away. And it's been three years without her which is terrifying to be honest. After she passed it sent my mom tumbling a deep hole of depression. It was hard to deal with because I was only 11 and had to see my mom like that and took a tole on me entirely. And split my family apart because she was the middle of it. And I wish I spent more time personally with her because I didn't know a lot of went on behind the scenes. And it's hard to hear that she struggled right in front of me and I never knew it because she acted the same no matter what and it honestly shows that people can feel completely different in front of people. And it's so hard for me to imagine the struggle and I still miss her badly but all I can hope for is that she's resting and doing whatever makes her happy now.

I was lucky enough to know and play basketball with Dayna at the University of Northern BC. Dayna was so inclusive and welcoming to this little rookie. More than having a good laugh herself, she wanted those around her to be carefree and enjoy life. What I will carry with me most is her infectious smile and her desire to have a good time. The country song, “Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy” by Big and Rich will forever be Dayna’s song in my books as I have great memories of her dancing to that song, probably wearing jeans and a black shirt … big smile, bigger zest for life. Although we lost touch after university, the time getting to know her was impactful and my heart goes out to her family and to all those who were touched by Dayna.

Hi Di and Ger,

Dave and I are so very sorry to hear of Dayna’s passing. What a tragic loss for you all. We remember her as such a vibrant, bubbly, happy girl – a real bundle of energy!

May you take comfort in recalling the happy times you had together.

xo Di and Dave

Diane, Gerry, and family,

Thinking of you at this very sad time and hoping that your years of memories of Dayna will sustain you.

Lynda Stoppler

Gerry and Diane and family I am so sorry to hear of Dayna,s passing. She was a star playing for the UNBC Girls Basketball Timberwolves and she will now shine over her family. With sincere regrets

Betty-June Gair, Prince George, BC

So sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and your family, Dianne.

Hugs,

Billie

Diane and family

So sorry to hear of your loss. Always so hard to lose a child. Our deepest condolences. Michael and Nancy

Gerry and Family

So sorry for your loss.

Terri Pfliger

Diane and family!

I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dayna! I still have fond memories of when I took care of the girls for a couple of weeks over summer break! We had such a great time and Dayna always made me laugh!

Arlette

Hi Diane & Gerry,

So sorry to hear about your loss.

Marie & Gerard Sinnott

Hi Diane. I am so sorry to hear such sad news. Steve and I are offering our sincere condoleances .

Take care of yourself.

Sylvie

Mrs. Coole and family, I am devastated to hear about your loss. Sending you love and strength.

Mary Drazenovic Deagle

Hi Diane. My condolences to you and your family. Dayna was a beautiful young lady. So sorry for your loss

Hello Diane. I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dayna. My fondest memories of Dayna all have one thing in common; an uplifting personality that would put a smile on everyone ‘s face. Sending you and your family our deepest and most heartfelt condolences at this most difficult time.

Diane, Gerry and family – I am so very sorry to hear this news of Dayna. Sincerest condolences to all of you. She was a beautiful young lady. May your many wonderful memories of Dayna bring comfort to you in the days ahead.

She was a beautiful person. In a short time she pulled me in with her kindness and friendship. She will be missed a lot by myself, my husband ken and our 5 year old son Jace who she loved like her own. She was great with kids.

Sending my deepest sympathies to all of you. I have lots of memories of Dayna, her fun loving ways and smiles and laughter, and her kind heart. Very shocked to hear about all this and wishing you all well during this difficult time.