In celebration and in memory . . . . .
a tribute to the life of
Kristin Lynn Saragusa
September 2, 1968 -- May 20, 2007
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Kristin came into this life as a sweet,
loveable, lively little girl, and she brought much happiness
to those around her, especially her parents, Jim and Pat.
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Kristin attended Eugene Ware Grade School
and Claude Huyck Grade School in Kansas City, Kansas. She was
enthusiastic about everything she did, whether it was interacting
with people or playing her favorite sports, softball and soccer.
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Kristin graduated from Washington High School in 1987.
She attended Bethany Medical Center-School of Radiation Technology,
graduating in 1991. For the last seven years of her life she
was employed as an x-ray technician and special assistant
to Steven Smith, MD at Northland Bone and Joint.
Kristin was a very loving and devoted mother to her children,
Breann and Zain. She laughed and played with them, encouraged
them, and disciplined them. She was also a devoted daughter,
sister, aunt, and friend. Kristin was a beautiful and vibrant
person. As an avid sports fan, Kristin loved the KC Chiefs,
KU Basketball, and cheering at her children’s soccer
games. She cherished her family, friends, and co-workers.
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Kristin’s spirit did not die . . . . it will live
forever. She will always be in our hearts and minds.
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You can shed tears that she is gone
Or you can smile because she has lived
You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her
Or you can be full of the love that you shared
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday
You can remember her and only that she is gone
Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and
go on.
-- by David Harkins
For comments and reflections from Kristin’s friends and loved
ones go to:
http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=88319021
Click HERE to read
about Kristin's senseless death from a high speed police chase.
Click HERE to learn about the fate
of the motorist who murdered Kristin.
Kristie's Law - 2,500+ blameless victims of pursuit killed
in the United States since 1982!
Pursuit Watch -
The website for information about high speed police pursuit.
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