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In the wake of last Wednesday\u2019s tragic event, we believe it is important for the Grace community to come together and remember the life of Ms. Lee and the irreplaceable impact she had on the students and faculty both at the high school and grade school campuses. Below are the positive memories that faculty and students have shared about Ms. Lee and the influence she had on them. We are hoping to hear stories from you about Ms. Lee and her life. If you have any memories of her, or just want to say something nice, we encourage you to leave a comment.<\/span><\/p>\n

*<\/span>A GoFundMe page<\/span><\/a> has been established to help provide for the education and other critical needs, such as the medical coverage, of her two children Sasha and Hunter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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An Anonymous 11th Grade Student<\/b><\/p>\n

I had known Elizabeth since I was in early childhood at Grace. \"\"Her daughter, Sasha, was in my sister\u2019s grade and so I saw her periodically around school. I didn\u2019t know her well, but that did not prevent her from sharing her warmth and kindness with me. Whether it was in first grade or eleventh grade, my day was always lightened by her presence. She worked tirelessly for our community, and treated us like her own family. It is important that we honor and celebrate all that she did for our school. She embodied what Grace Church School stands for. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Dana Foote, High School Student & Family Coordinator<\/b><\/p>\n

I will never forget the morning of September 11th, 2001. \u00a0Elizabeth was standing with me and two other GCS parents just outside the steps of the 86 door. \u00a0It was about half after 8 o’clock in the morning and we were relishing in the perfectly blue September sky. \"\"We were laughing, sharing thoughts on life, parenting, and … a <\/span>very loud sound<\/span><\/i> of a low flying plane came overhead–and, soon after that, we realized together that our city and our country was in serious danger. \u00a0Elizabeth would often remind me of standing there together that day — and those moments engraved a uniquely indelible corner of our hearts for years to come. \u00a0That sad September day was a time that Grace came together as a community. \u00a0That was a time when we, as a Grace family, needed each other – when we couldn’t make sense of what was happening in the world around us. \u00a0We held tight to each other. \u00a0Now, with the loss of Elizabeth Lee, we are faced with an excruciatingly painful time where we will come together again, as a Grace Family, and we will lift each other through a heartbreaking time. \u00a0In doing so, we honor the life of our friend, our fellow parent and dear colleague, Elizabeth Lee, who was the most generous, kind and gentle soul. <\/span><\/p>\n

In September of 2002, about a year after the 9\/11 events, my Dad passed away. \u00a0I was at home just after his funeral feeling lost, sad and alone. I was in my pajamas, I was tired, and wanted to go to bed. My doorbell rang. \u00a0My doorman said “Elizabeth is here for you”. She didn’t tell me she was coming, she just came over. \u00a0She brought me a dish of food–and sat with me on my couch. \u00a0She held my hand after losing my father. \u00a0I will never forget this. \u00a0Elizabeth lifted me that night and brought comfort to my aching heart. \u00a0All i can imagine is that Elizabeth is doing just that, right now, for all of us. \u00a0She is holding ALL of our hands–from another shore–and wanting us to know she is at peace now and that our beautiful memories of her will remain with us all, evermore.<\/span><\/p>\n

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An Anonymous 12th Grade Student <\/b>
\nElizabeth was a caring and sweet woman who I had known for 16 years. \"\"Sasha\u2019s brother, Hunter was in my sister\u2019s grade, so my parents were mutual class parents and had a good relationship. They were just as shocked to hear the news as I. She always had a smile on her face and would often say \u201chi\u201d to me. Whether it was a quick hello, working at the front desk, or at the middle school, her presence was always felt. My dad told me that she was so \u201ckind, genuine, and innocent.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ms. Laurence, Dean of Student Life<\/b><\/p>\n

Elizabeth has always had an ethereal presence in my mind.\"\" I first met her when Hunter was in my 3rd grade French class and I remember being struck by her perfect French, her delicate beauty and how sincerely she always gave me her full attention whenever we spoke. Elizabeth had an uncanny ability to connect with people; her easy smile, sweetness, curiosity, and interest in others were so genuine. \u00a0If I complimented Elizabeth on her fashionable clothes, she was often quick to credit Sasha\u2019s influence, but we all knew that Elizabeth herself had an intuitive sense of style that went beyond simply being a terrific dresser. She made us all feel loved, always peppering her conversations with \u201choney\u201d and \u201csweetie,\u201d and I know we will all do the same for her beloved children in the days and years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Reverend Hummell, Chaplain<\/b><\/p>\n

As Ms. Lee was settling into her new office at the High School she popped into my office, and said, “I’m just trying to get some ideas of how to decorate, and whenever I come to your office, I feel just so comfortable.”\"\"\u00a0Then she asked if I could give her some ideas. \u00a0I told her that I always use indirect lighting, as it seems more chill than the overhead fluorescent bulbs–and it hides the grey hairs. \u00a0I also said that having a few pillows for students to sit on, fidget toys and candy also go a long way. \u00a0She then grabbed my rubik’s cube and tried to solve it. \u00a0When she gave up halfway, I tried to solve it as well. \u00a0After a few minutes, both of us gave up on the cube. \u00a0She looked at me, and said, “I like the indirect lighting, and comfy spots for others to sit.” \u00a0I said, “That cube gave me more grey hairs, which is why I keep the overhead lights off.” \u00a0Then we both agreed that candy always works, and spent the next 10 minutes getting Zen from some York Peppermint Patties. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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