Loria, and her sister, Crystal, enjoying their day at the beach.

Loria and her sister, Crystal, were inseparable, even when asleep.

A formal photo as young sisters.

Nothing but smiles...

Loria, Crystal and their step-sisters, Andrea and Lindsey, "act" in a commercial for a new hair product while visiting their Aunt Merilyn.

Loria with her sister and cousin, Tara, at one of our Mother's Day gatherings.

Loria is shown at the top left. This photo was during a trip to Baltimore to visit her cousin, Brian, while he was stationed there with the Air Force. Even though there was eight years of difference in their ages, she and her sister were always very close to Brian.

When Loria was very young she spent lots of time with her Aunt Pat and Pat's daughter, Dawn. In this photo from Loria's personal photo albums, they are shown with Dawn's son, Trey.

I would give my own life to be able to feel her hugs again.

Loria loved her Grandma, her Grandma's cooking, dill pickles and dill tomatoes. She was my Mom's first granddaughter.

As sisters should do ... help with the earrings. Crystal and I traveled to NCSSM to share Loria's prom day with her.

Two daughters ... true sisters ...

Loria is on the top left and shown here with her Grandma, Uncle Wayne (my brother), Brian and his Mom (my sister), Elaine, and Crystal. Shown on the bottom left is friend, Paul Westray.

Loria and her sister, Crystal, at Christmastime, 1999.

In February of 1999, Loria and her sister get a hug from Brian on his wedding day. They were VERY protective of Brian and had to make certain that his new wife understood that she was getting the BEST man.

Loria and Crystal, home on a visit from college.

During Christmastime of 2000, Loria is shown here holding Eddie, the young son of her cousin, Brian.

Loria and her sister in their apartment making cookies. Notice the gallon of vinegar in the background.

Loria and Crystal clowning around at home in their apartment.

Loria's stepfather and I during happier times, prior to September 9th.

Loria and Crystal prior to Crystal's 21st birthday celebration on June 26, 2001. Loria handled all of the party arrangements, invited all of their friends, made the reservations, and took care of the small details.

Loria getting a "thank you kiss" from her sister during the 21st birthday celebration.

On March 2, 2002, Crystal was married and she chose Loria to serve as her honorary maid of honor.