To my colleagues at STC Israel - From Debbie (Shapiro) Hemstreet

[Chertoff, Moshe [BWIIL]]

To My Dear Friends and Colleagues,

It is hard to believe that it has been a full week since my husband returned to his creator. It seems to me like it was such a short time ago that we were married on Mount Carmel. While I grieve for my loss, I have so much to be thankful for. I am finding that this kind of grief is one mixed with joy in the many wonderful memories I have, and the sure knowledge that I know where Rich is now.

This past month has been the most difficult of my life. When Rich passed away, my heart was touched by your emails. I have always known that what we have in Israel is unique, but hearing from so many of you brought that realization to me in a new way. I am so thankful for each of you. As I received your notes, I recalled so many of you, conversations, email exchanges...

I am sure many of you are wondering, what now? I honestly don't know. Each day is one day at a time, trusting and keeping my eyes looking upward. For now, I have two girls at home, age 16 and 20, who are deeply grieving, not only the loss of their father, but their mother, all in the space of four years. I hope and pray that I can be a help and encouragement to them at this time. So, at this time, I hope to continue with my private contracting (working from home), and to be there for our girls.

Thank you again for your encouragement and sharing in my sorrow. I am truly blessed to have so many amazing people in my life.

Debbie (Shapiro) Hemstreet

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