Mike Weinstein - 11/07/00 23:16:21
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I'm going to see Poe tomorrow in DC. I wish I could see you there. Mike

Ed Hunsinger - 11/07/00 23:04:49
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My Email:ed@poe.org

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Spring, I never did sign this, and now I have finally come back to do so. I didn't know what to say back then, as I was going through troubles of my own. To hear the news from Kent brought me to tears. I miss the Poe.org chatroom goofing off where so m ch time was spent. I always get a tear in my eye whenever I go back and look at the Richmond stuff, or even worse whenever I hear Poe sing Fly Away. That song will always remind me of you. We all love you...

Holly Schoppert - 12/24/99 03:56:54
My Email:schop11@hotmail.com

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Spring-Mariah and I had been friends since the second grade, but it wasn't until the fifth grade that she became one of my best friends. We always managed to end up in the same classes through middle school and high school. We did so many things togethe that we almost got sick of each other. We played softball and basketball together for many years. We always hurried in to our classes on the first day to be sure and get seats beside each other only to be moved about a week later because we couldn't st p talking in class. Spring-Mariah was one of my only friends that I could go to when I was upset. She would always listen to what I had to say and I always knew I could trust her. Even now when I have a problem and I don't feel comfortable telling some ne else about it, I wait until I go to bed at night and tell her what's wrong. There's so much I miss about Spring-Mariah, there's not enough time in the day to say them all. After a bad basketball game when I'd get mad at myself and I felt a wet towel napped against the back of my leg, I didn't even have to turn around. "It's just a game Schop, cheer up." She always had a smile on her on her face. The times at her house when we'd stay in her pool hall and play the Ouija board until we were scared to death. Then we'd have to walk down to her house to go to the bathroom and she would run ahead of me and hide behind a car or a tree and then jump out and make me pee my pants. No matter what we did, we always had a good laugh. I think of Spring-Mariah very day and I miss her more and more with every experience I have to go through without her. If I go see a movie I think how much she would have loved that one. If I see a pretty sunset, I think of how we'd take our bikes to the top of hill at one end f her farm and watch the sun go down while talking about our plans for the next day. I miss her the most when there is a clear star-filled summer night. I look up at the brightest star and remember how we would lay out in her pool chairs late at night a d wish on that star that we would win our softball game the next day. Then I would ask what made the stars twinkle and she would tell me this long story of how they were really balls of fire and then accuse me of not listening to her. I still wish on ou bright star on those clear summer nights and I see it twinkling up there in the sky and I realize that it is her. She is making it shine bright just as she did for sixteen years. Spring-Mariah was and still is an angel amoung us. I miss you more than nything Spring-Mariah. I would give anything to get you back for just one day. Just long enough to play a game of basketball and to wish on our star one last time. I know what I would wish for, that angels lived forever.

Lori - 12/09/99 03:18:07
My Email:ldgarrett@erols.com

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I first met Spring-Mariah in the summer of 1989. It was my first year as a camp counselor at Camp White Rock. My first week I had a great group of Brownie campers, and one of those was Spring-Mariah. She had so much energy and enthusiasm, and she share that with the rest of the unit. For the next three summers, I always saw Spring-Mariah at camp. She truly loved the outdoors, and truly loved Camp White Rock. Girl Scouting was a big part of her life. She continued to go to camp each year, and in 199 , I was re-connected with Spring-Mariah. I had accepted the position as Outdoor Program Specialist/Camp Director, and hired Spring-Mariah as one of my staff members for the summer. It was so strange, but so nice to see someone who was once a little camp r in my unit, to see her as a staff member, working with the younger girls. She helped at camp on the weekends before Resident Camp, and it was great to get to know her and her troop. We had so much fun. There were so many memories made, and Spring-Mar ah touched so many lives. When I heard of her death, I was on my way to camp for an event. It was so difficult to step into Camp White Rock after hearing the news. Everywhere I turned, Spring-Mariah was there. Many tears were shed for her that weekend and I know they continue, as we thought about her and her family. Her life was cut short much too soon. She had so much to live for and so much to give. It was so hard to believe that the little Brownie I met in 1989, who became a staff member in 1997 was gone. I know her spirit remains with all who knew her, and her memory will be kept alive at Camp White Rock. I am thankful that I knew Spring-Mariah, and I hope she enjoyed working at camp that summer of 97. She was a tremendous help to me and the rest of the staff, and for that, I will always be greatful. You are missed Spring-Mariah, but I know we will all see you again.

Greg Fertig - 06/30/99 18:45:16
My Email:Greg_Fertig@VAPOWER.COM

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Candles In The Wind "Goodbye West Virginia's rose, you will ever remain in our hearts. You were the grace that placed itself in lives that were torn apart. You called out to your friends, and you whispered to those in pain. Now you belong to heaven, and the angels call out your name. And it seems to me you lived your life like a candle in the wind: never fading with the sunset or when the rain set in. And your memories will always remain , among West Virginia's greenest hills; your candle's burned out but your memories never will. Loveliness we've lost; The days are empty without your smile. The torch we'll always carry for West Virginia's golden child. And even though we try, the truth brings us to tears; all our words cannot express the joy you brought us through the years. Goodbye West Virginia's rose, from a family lost without your soul, who'll miss the comfort of your love more than you'll ever know." 8-28-98@12:47

06/09/99 04:11:56

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Mom - 02/28/99 08:08:05
My Email:sfertig@mindspring.com

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Just checking on you Spring-Mariah. I miss you and yes my memories do keep you alive in my heart. Love, Mom

Shelley Schoppert - 02/22/99 04:32:23
My Email:schop23@hotmail.com

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I was lucky enough to know Spring for a long time. She was a great basketball player, percussionist, softball player, and friend. There isn't a day that goes by that her smile doesn't cross my mind. She'll live on forever in my heart and mind.

09/19/98 10:39:24

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Stefanie - 02/04/98 01:04:21
My URL:http://www.everythingarbage.base.org
My Email:cornholio12@hotmail.com

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I never knew Spring; I joined the Angry Psycho list after... but this really touched me so I figured I should write something... I've had an online friend die and it really hurt me, so I guess this is for the both of you... Spring, whoever you were, I nev r knew you but you must have been somebody special. I hope wherever you are, you're OK, and that I'll meet you at one point or another. Love to you (and to the girl I never knew as anyone but Thumbelina, who died from cancer two years ago- I miss you!), Stefanie

Spring Giles Fertig - 02/03/98 03:32:41
My Email:sfertig@mindspring.com

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I do have a lot of memories of Spring because she is after all my daughter. My memory started the day I knew I was pregnant until the day she died. I love her and wanted the world for her. I never thought that I would live without her. Two days before she was killed,she woke up from a night mare, came down and crawled on the couch with me. I held her. She said she had a dream that she died in a car accident. I assured her I had the dream when I was her age and as her it repeated several nights and that I was still here. The day I woke her up and gave her the car keys and told her I wish she wouldn't drive because I was so worried about her. She lo ked up from her bed and said you have to let me grow up sometime Mom. Something inside me felt something wasn't right. But her Dad got a ride to work so I could use his car and her mine. At 12:15 i LOOKED AT THE CLOCK AT SCHOOL AND SAID I BETTER CALL SP ING-MARIAH AND CHECK ON HER. LITTLE DID I KNOW THAT WAS THE MOMENT SHE WAS KILLED SIMPLY PULLING OUT OF A SHOPPING MALL. I will never be the same and a day hasn't gone by that I haven't cried. Often she was sad and didn't know why and I remember going t rough the same feelings. I repeatedly told her that all I wanted for her was to be happy in anything she did. I wish she had gotten that opportunity. She loved the stars. Please when you see a star say a prayer for her. I love you Spring-Mariah! Your MOM.

Rebecca Clark - 10/06/97 19:23:28
My URL:http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~acrn/djs/psycho.html
My Email:mother@poe.org

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The best memory of Spring I have is when I first met her in Richmond, VA. She and a huge group of Angry-Psychos were leaving for the DC show. I was staying behind to watch the rest of the BuzzFest show. She gave me a huge hug and I felt a very special ond to my new friend. She was beyond cool, and sweet. When we finally left the concert I saw that Spring had left one of the Angry-Psycho flyers on my car under my windshield wiper. on the back: Love Ya Becky! Spring (love always, symbol) That flyer will be with me til the day I day, I will never lose it. It was the most precious gift I had ever received.

Jon "Proudwolf" - 09/25/97 08:42:34
My Email:proudwolf@poe.org

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What can I say? This has left me at a loss for words. I miss you, Spring. I remember all the times we spoke in the chat... and yes, I remember all of the "shiney nickel" jokes. You were a good friend. You never met me outside of the chat, but you wro e me everyday when I lost my sister to see how I was doing. I am forever in your debt. I swore one day we'd meet... well... we still will. That's a date. Until that day comes to pass... Good night, sweet princess... May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

Kathy Blair - 09/19/97 05:15:25
My URL:http://members.aol.com/witchkit/POE.html
My Email:damon08@ibm.net

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I have a poem I'd like to write down. I look up at the stars and I wonder where u r tonight.While the crickets are chirping and the last bird falls into a deep slumber, i wonder what you are doing tonight.And as I look up at the stars in all their brightness, I wonder how it is that though th y are so far away, we can still see them glow.One particular star catches my eye and I think of you.So far away, yet, I still feel and see you in my mind and in my heart.. And as I watch the crystal clear night, I witness a shooting star. Wishing it was y u coming back to us.And someday, we'll all be together again and the stars won't feel so far away.One will forever be shinning inside of me..And I'll think of it everyday. I never got the chance to meet spring, but she was a good friend to me. I miss her dearly. Kat

Ashley Ernst - 09/16/97 03:14:27
My URL:http://members.aol.com/pyroshwee.html
My Email:PyroShwee@aol.com

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Well, this came as a complete shock to me. I was never lucky enough to get to meet Spring in person, and I wish I had, but we talked a whole lot through e-mail, and I will never forget our conversations, and how whenever I had a problem, she was right th re with an answer for it, and she always listened, and she was always there for me, and i will miss her a lot. We love you Spring! :)

Kelly Nelsen - 09/12/97 13:42:56
My Email:Kellifer@hotmail.com

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I'll always remember Spring for that awesome time at her house, and how tough she was. Fighting off fireworks left and right. Also for how supportive and angry she was when i couldn't go to W.Va.I'll really miss her.

Kristina - 09/11/97 22:08:18
My Email:km5248@cnsvax.albany.edu

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Spring's death has been a hard thing for me to deal with alone but I've just been keeping the good memories we shared in my mind. She was a great friend and every time I look at my lovely "angry-psycho Kristina" dog tag i will think of her.

Mind Ctrl (Mike Weinstein) - 09/08/97 19:10:48
My URL:http://www.angelfire.com/va/mind/gencollect.html
My Email:livthemdns@aol.com

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There is a new star giving light. and now you're gone, The night is bright. You're up in heaven shining above though you are gone you have our love

luna - 09/06/97 12:20:51
My Email:luna@poe.org

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spring there*s not much i can say but i love you rest in peace my dear

CathyS - 09/04/97 11:26:26
My URL:http://www.frontiernet.net/~cathys
My Email:cathys@poe.org

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I don't really know what to say, except that Spring's passing is a true tragedy. She was a wonderful person who had a good heart, an open mind, and a wonderful personality. I met Spring in Richmond, and I will never forget her. I will never forget how er dad stood in the 9:30 Club in DC (obviously feeling out of place himself) lovingly watch his outgoing daughter have a great time. He looked so proud of her. Spring, we will miss you!

Tim Dube - 09/04/97 04:34:03
My Email:ilmortal@bluemoon.net

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I had many great times with Spring but the ones that stick out the most are from the "Buffalo Group's" visit to her home before the show in North Carolina. Her home is so beautiful. We went swimming in a creek on her property(3 mile walk each way!). Th best event of the day was that evening. We decided lots of fireworks were a perfect activity for the evening! Spring ended up having to dodge quite a few fireworks!! And of cource their was the band we were going to start that was going to "take over" he world!! Spring was a beautiful person and a great friend. Even though she is gone, I have many great memories of her to fill the void her passing has left..... and remember we will!! rest in piece my friend...

Norm Hayden - 09/03/97 22:33:19
My Email:darksky@poe.org

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I first met Spring in the Poe chatroom a few days before the April 19, 1997 D.C. show. We planned to meet at some point during the show but I had no idea what she looked like. Not knowing anyone, I wandered around the 9:30 Club during the opening act's et. On the main floor I saw a girl in the crowd wearing an AP shirt. I decided to go stand near her (I was wearing my Psycho-shirt too). She turned around, looked at me and asked, "Are you an Angry Psycho?" I nodded. "Im Darksky," I said. "I'm Spri g!" she beamed. That, dear friends, is fate. It was a very cool moment for me. I am very sad that she is gone. Her name and memory will always be with me.

Kent L. Herrick - 09/03/97 20:13:58
My Email:kentgoth@hotmail.com

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one memory i remember is when everyone came into our room at the hotel and we started to tell everyone our names and i remember spring introducing her self and her friend that was with her and we all had to repeat are names like 5 billion times because ne people kept coming in and i do want to say i wish i went to her house that one time everyone else did before the raliegh show and hang out and i really should of...WE ALL LOVE U SPRING and YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY @}-->-->--- LOVE KENTGOTH

Jarrod - 09/03/97 20:15:42
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My Email:jarrod@poe.org

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Peace to Spring's spirit... Sometimes death is unavoidable. I am sorry that it happened to Spring. She was one of the sweetest people I have met. Richmond , VA - April 19, 1997

Erik J Hartley - 09/03/97 19:17:04
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My Email:e@poe.org

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My fondest memory of Spring Fertig was when we were in Richmond, Virginia together with the Angry Psychos, and we were sitting in a hotel room talking, and she announced that she wanted to sell her soul... and I replied "I'm not really interested in your soul, but I'd love to buy some of your talent!" and her reply was "Sure, I'll sell it to you for a shiny nickel..." so I gave her a nickel, and for the next couple of months after that gathering, her and I joked about how I bought her talent for a nickel, but it didn't seem to be helping me any! Recen ly, a few days after Spring's passing, I found a shiny nickel in my pocket, and I know I didn't put it there.... I honestly believe that she gave it back to me...