Katie Lee Hornberg
January 1, 1900 - April 23, 2010

"Katie I luv and miss U very much and i hope you are doing well I cant believe it has been a year since we all lost you I MISS YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!! Luv Jami"

"Katie, My dear. What a Close friend, sister, Loved one, Family member, Daughter. A mother once to be. Katie Its not easy to say this, Neither is it to read what has happend, Look at photos or even watch those sad videos. Katie Everyone tells me not to cry, not to be upset, and let go of everything. but I have come to see that I cant listen to those comments. I want to tell you a story. The same story I am about to write for Shauna, and Morgan. Cydney knows it. and see misses you much. shes doing better!! :) As for this story goes. A game on a playground, Park or even at your house. I like to call it hide and seek. a fun game, entertaining, laughs and crys may come. A game we use to play together. at school. While one day that day is April 23rd 2010 .Katie Lee Hornberg. Thats you. Morgan Elizebeth Zeller, and Shauna Marie Ruhoff. 3 Bright Charming girls. Left me one after noon. a school day in which you three and Cydney Maker Left me to play hide and seek, While Cydney Came back you three friends of mine however did not comeback. Im still waiting for you too. As I ask myself. Was it me? Did I do something Wrong? why did this have to happend? and plently more questions fill my mind as I never forget you. Bracelets were made, Tshirts were sold. and lockers were decorated. Much more was there. Are you going to comeback? I miss you. Katie Its hard to know your gone. I still dont beleive it. Is this true? is it a joke? do you hate me? why As I still ask these questions. As many kids are putting on facebook. why did they have to go. Its not time for me to say goodbye. Katie Your birthday is coming up. 3 days after mine.. I will see you on your birthday.. I cant wait, I miss you.. I will see you June 20th. On your happy 15th birthday. I love you Katie Lee. Miss you tons.. Love Brandi Alex Ruggirello"

"our sincere sympathy."

"My condolences for your loss. I don't know of anything more painful than burying ones child. It definitely is outside the natural order of life. In your grief may God's presence be real giving you a deep sense of peace."

"my heart goes out to all the family and friends of katie, and the other 2 girls. my heart sank when I heard about this accident.I will be here if you need me.I have been throu this to.my prayers will be with your family forever."

"Jason, Butch and Family. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your Family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you as you go through this loss... She is not gone... just gone ahead. Look forward to the day you are reunited with her ... for eternity. God's Blessings, Dave, Stephanie, Brady and Chase Schindeldecker"

"Thinking of you and keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers"

"Shannon, My heart breaks for you and your family at the tragic loss of your beautiful daughter. No words can take away your pain, but know that she is now watching over you, and you will meet again someday. You are in my prayers and may God bless you and your family. Karen"

"I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am keeping your family and the families of the other two girls in my thoughts and prayers. Your daughter was beautiful and had many people who loved her."

"We have never met, but I wanted to tell you how very sorry I am for your tremendous loss. As a parent myself, there isn't a greater fear or greater loss than losing a child. I have followed Katie's story and my heart goes out to you, Katie, and all her friends. You will see her again, and I hope that thought carries you through. God bless you and God bless Katie. May God give you peace during this tremendous time of great loss."

"I was fortunate enough to meet Katie about three weeks ago for the first time and I am forever glad I did. After only a few short meetings, I was able to see through her rebellious teenage exterior to the wonderful, loving and caring person, friend, sister, daughter and granddaughter her family and friends knew her to be. I want to share this with all so you can understand who she was from my perspective. For clarity I am the Realtor. The first time I met her and Shannon, Katie was hiding out in the garage or basement (not sure which) texting on her cell. Her mother, Shannon, told me she was shy. Well, me being an extrovert took that as a challenge. I said that wouldn't fly with me and I really wanted her to be apart of the process of selling their home. One day she would need and could use that valuable experience. From that moment on she seemed to be onboard. Whether it was Katie offerring to "do" her sister Hannah's hair while Shannon and I were finishing paperwork or helping her mother "stage" the home she was involved. Katie even cleaned her room and took down all wall hangings so I could take a wonderful picture of her room for marketing purposes. Yes, I did say a 14-yr old cleaned her room and all for a stranger whom she had only met a few weeks ago. Now, that is saying something about how wonderful a person she really was and still is. Katie-I will always remember you! Thank you for your time and efforts. Shannon please do not hesitate to call if you need anything. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. God sure is getting a wonderful little angel!"

"Shannon- I am so unbelievably heartbroken, I couldn't even begin to express in words so I am not even going to try. Instead, I am going to write about the privilege I had having known Katie and the experiences I did have. From taking Katie to the movies (with an interesting fun-filled ride home), to watching the Twins together (while we embarrassed the kids and I know they loved it) you and Katie made that Twins game so much fun! To trying to find Rachel's house every way out of Altura but the right way, she was so much fun just like her mom. You are one of the coolest mothers I have ever met, both my boys agree, and I know Katie was as extremely proud that she had you as a mom as you were proud of Katie being your daughter. She touched my heart and the heart of everyone she met. I really don't need to tell you how blessed we all are for knowing Katie and that nothing of course will ever be the same without her. Shannon, I so wish that I could do or say something that could give you some relief from the immeasurable pain. I wanted so much to come give you a hug right after you heard, but I didn't think it was fair for you to have to try to comfort me, I am such an emotionally weak person, I can barely see writing this to you. I felt you needed to be surrounded by people that could comfort you. Please if you need anything: I can go to the store for you, clean your house, make supper., an ear to listen....I want to be a great friend like I consider you. Thinking of you all the time, Dawn "

"Shannon,I am very sorry for your loss.you and your family our in my thoughts and prayers.let me know if there is anything I can do to help."

"Dear Shannon, As I was getting ready to come to the service today, I promised myself that I would not cry, and you were the strong one as I broke down in tears. As I look at Katie all I see is you, and looking around at the service all the cards and memorials that family and friends left is amazing and just shows the type of person she is and that her memory will live on forever. I am only a phone call away, day or night. Annie"

"Shannon I am so sorry to hear what had happened to Katie. I wish I could have been there for you. I wish I could take away all your pain. She is going to be missed by so many people who thought the world of her. She was so young and it was to early for her to go. Just know that she is an angel watching over you now. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time for you and yor family. And if you ever want to talk you can give me a call ill be here for u always....You and your family take care.Rest in peace Katie"

"Years have gone by since I've seen Katie and now I will never again. She was dear, dear friend of mine and I will mourn her for longer then I probably should. I hope that Katie's family and friends do not take her lost to hard and keep on living as they should. We will always miss her and she will always be in ours heart."

"I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers."

"All though I do not know Katie personally, this tragic accident has affected many in the community. As a parent my heart aches for you. Keep the memories of Katie strong in your hearts to help you through this journey.."

"God bless you and your family--many prayers for all--"

"God Bless Katie & her family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and will continue to be there for you. LOVE THAT KNOWS THE SAVIOR NEVER GIVES UP. I wish I could take it all away and make it better for you all. I know you don't know me personally but you have so much support from friends, family and people you don't even know. Let the strength from them help you through this horrible loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you. May God Hold You in His Hands to help ease some of your pain and loss Jodie "

"I hope that your family doing ok. I put all my sorro and simathy to the family of Katie and her friends and family. I am soooooooo sorry for your lose of a great girl, friend, dauter, and most of all a great spearet."

"Katie i love ya babe and miss u terribly.,I still cant believe its happen to u., U were such a great person and u were one that really made me smile., Its hard to think that i cant see u again but one dasy i will be there with u and we sill share our moments., Rest in peace babe., I love and miss u so much..,"

"My thought and prayers are with your family at this terrible time. I lost my precious grandson and when I saw your terrible loss (thru Kris) I wanted to send you all the prayers, hugs and love. Pat"

"That she came down with her grandma on vaccation time. She was a good girl, had a great personality. She was very pretty. She will be deeply missed."

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Katie's family and friends at this very difficult time. We can only pray that time will heal your hurt and you will be left with all your wonderful memories of Katie. So very sorry."

"To the family, My heart goes out to everyone of you and may GOD BLESS YOU ALL in your time of sorrow. God's Blessings Sue Beck"

"I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers and thoughts are with all of you. God Bless you."

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"I don't even know how to put into words how much sorrow is in my heart. I will forever remember Katie's smile and beautiful eyes. God Bless!! "

"We are truly sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and family."

"I am very sorry to hear of your painfull loss, I send you all prayers and blessings, Take care."

"Shannon, I am so sorry. No one should ever have to go through the pain of losing a child. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Pam"

"To the family of Katie, I do not know you personally however you work with my 3 children at Riverside.. Having lost 2 grandchildren to an accident I can sympathize with your sorrow...No one is ever prepared for the devasting loss you feel.... Things happen we do not understand however some day it will be known..Your daughter is an angel and will always be close in memory....God Bless You and Deepest sympathy Margaret"

"To Shannon and family, I am so sorry for your loss, no words can take away the pain you all are feeling right now, my heart goes out to all of you, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our small town of Lewistion is going through a loss and will take a long time to recover. God bless and know that Katie is in better place and she is your gaurdian angel and for so many people that loved her. Just remember when the sun is shinning brighter and stars shinnig bright in the sky and rain is falling so softly she is thinking of all. "

"Dear Jami, I can't believe what you are going through, you didn't deserve this and I am so sorry this happened to you and your family. My thoughts are with you during this time. I will pray for you. Your friend always."

"There are so many things that are going through my head right now. My heart has been so heavy for you and your family. I can not help but sit an think of what you are going through.....day to day. I remember doing it all myself not so long ago. It wasn't anything I would have wished on anyone. Your lives will be changed forever and yet you will somehow adjust because like me, you have to for the other children. I am sure you will think about Katie everyday just as I do of my two angels. You have my deepest sympathy and my prayers."

"We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. Your family is in our prayers. God bless."

"What a tragic even tot occur in such a young person's life. May God bless you and keep you in your time of sorrow."

"What a tragic even to occur in such a young person's life. May God bless you and keep you in your time of sorrow."

"Shannon, Todd, family, My heart still grieves for you and with you. I know that nothing can really help this horrific time. but know that so many people are here for you and with you. Katie is an angel and always was. she is still here with you in many ways and always will be. stay strong!"

"I cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Keep your friends and family close, as you will need them today and forever after to help you through this difficult time. Katie will always be forever in your hearts. Shannon, please dont ever hesitate to call me if you need someone to talk to. I pray, please let death be a butterfly with our loved ones soaring in an existence that is too wonderful for us to comprehend! "

"We are deeply saddened by your loss, and to try and find the right words in this kind of tragedy to help you through... We know as parents there is nothing that is said that will really matter, because of the pain you have, but only remember we and many others are reaching out..I hope god will embrace you in his loving arms and that you will find strength in each day that passes.. God bless you all..."

"I was a dear friend of Katie's and will truely miss my friend. She was the one the I had the most fun with, next to Morgan. And now there both are gone. But they are together in heaven being angels. I am so sorry fo the pain you must feel and your family, we all lost someone special."

"I did not know Katie personaly, but being tha I work for LAHS I would see her in the halls with her friends every day. Seeing her surrounded by friends tells me what kind of a person she was. She always had a smile on her face. I can't imagine what you are going through, but I will contineue to pray for God to give you the strength to carry on. Know that the whole communities of Lewiston and Altura are surrounding you with healing thoughts and prayers at this very sad time."

"I did not know Katie personally, but she was in many of my classess. I pray for her and all the others in the accident. They will all be missed by many. With Love, Jaynah Speltz"

"To Katie's family, I will always remember Katie and her smile. She ALWAYS brightened the hallways at LAHS. She had many many people who loved her. It is so hard to believe she is gone. I cannot imagine what you all are going through. My prayers for comfort and peace to you and all your family. Rest in the arms of the Lord, because he is there in this very very difficult time. Katie, Shauna, and Morgan are all beautiful young angels together forever in the arms in our Father. God's peace and love to you all"

"There are no words for me to say how truly sadden we are about this loss she was a brilliant, beautiful, young lady with the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen. As parents our selves we can not imagine what you guys are going through just know that our prayers, thoughts and love is with each and everyone of you in this time of need. I hope you get some comfort knowing that she is now an angel in heaven with 2 of her great friends and I am sure she is surrounding you during this tragic time! We love you"

"I didn't know Katie, but she is husband's second cousin. We are deeply sorry for the tragic loss. Her life was taken too soon. Our sympathy to her family and friends. Rest in Peace Katie."

"I will always rember Katie as a fun and caring friend. She had the most prettiest blue eyes ever. She was a good friend to alot of people-she will be missed dearly by many. I pray for Katie and the other 3 in the accident. RIP Katie <3 Love-Karli Moger"

"I didn't know katie personally but I saw her in the halls and would say hi.. she was a girl who put a smile on your face. I know many people are praying for her. She will be missed very very much. I am sorry for your loss and I CAN say she will be missed and Never forgotten. RIP <3"

"My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I'm so sorry this happened to Katie she was a great person and my kids were friends with her. She will be missed by everyone who has ever known her. It is still a shock to me. She was so full of life and a the exploring age and her smile was a ray of sunshine. Shannon I hope as time passes you can heal and know all our prayers are with you and the rest of the family at this time. i know as a mother of girls this is hard and dont know what I would do in this situation but as a friend I'm here for you and everyone else. Katie will be sadly missed by all!!! Rest in Peace our beautiful angel"

"We are so saddened to hear of your loss of Katie. We can only imagine the size of the whole left in your hearts by her passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers."

"Words can not express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. For those who suffer, and those who cry this night, give them repose, Lord; a pause in their sadness. Let there be minutes where they experience peace, not of man but of angels. Love them, Lord, when others cannot. Hold them, Lord, when we fail with human arms. Hear their prayers and give them the ability to hear You back. If you EVER need anything just let me know I am here for you! (((((((HUGS)))))))) "

"We dont know you but being parents ourselves,we just wanted to say how very sorry we are for your loss,and the loss to our small community,3 such young vibrant girls gone in one afternoon,it is still hard to believe!!Our thoughts and prayers are with you!"

"My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. My heart goes out to you all."

"I am no relation to your family just a mom with my own girls, This is every parents nightmare and I wish I could take away your pain. What a beautiful daughter your katie she will always be with you, I am praying for your family and friends. Rest in peace Katie"