I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Wrangell community on this year’s anniversary of the tragic event that changed many lives forever.
Nov. 20, 2023, is a date we will never forget. No one wasted a minute responding after the slide.
Many of you touched my family’s hearts in a positive way. Or they touched your heart.
They lived with the values of being kind, honest and hard working — and family. Education was at the top, with dedication to each child first and foremost. Beth and Tim had a lot on the plate, and they made me so proud. They were your conventional Alaska family.
I enjoyed our spontaneous visits.
They could all be tough and outspoken if someone messed with the kids or wasn’t kind toward kids, or if someone failed to be truthful.
Vacations were everything, thanks to a retired teacher. Thank you Mr. Fennimore, who told my kids to travel when they are young. They sure did.
Live in honor of the Heller family: Tim, Beth, Mara, Derek and Kara. Be a good friend and go with grace. Remember to keep laughing and smiling, because these are our good old days.
May there be comfort in knowing some so good.
With love, from Beth’s mom.
-- Laureen Curtner
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