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Student's Death Brings Words Of Sympathy

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: June 28, 2008

Arielle Serrano, a Plant High student hit by a car two years ago in front of the school, died June 21. She was 17.

She had been undergoing physical and speech therapy at home in Odessa. She died at Town & Country Hospital, likely from an infection, a family spokeswoman said.

TBO.com readers posted comments in the online guestbook. Below is a selection of those comments.

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"Praying that the Serrano family finds comfort in knowing that Arielle is with her father in heaven. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. ... You are a terrific family. God bless."

Sue and Paul Hancock

"My heart goes out to you in this sad time. I know what a great girl Arielle was; always happy and smiling. She will be remembered forever in all of our hearts. You are all in my prayers and thoughts."

Stephanie Pleva

"My thoughts and prayers are with you right now. I can't even imagine what you must be going through, but since the day of the accident Arielle has never left my mind. And since the accident, anytime I have been in need of strength I would look to her because I know how much of a fighter she was, and how strong she was. ... I will never forget Arielle's wonderful spirit; how she had the ability to brighten anyone's day with that amazing smile of hers. And I know that she is up there in heaven now, looking over all of us, with that mile-wide smile of hers, protecting us, and being a guardian angel for all of us."

Elizabeth Osborn

"My son attended Plant at the time of Arielle's accident. I never met Arielle or her family, but I just wanted to share my deepest condolences for the family. ... I canceled my appointments for today and went to Sacred Heart church to pray for Arielle, her twin and her family. I know what a great loss this is. God bless."

Janice Travia

"Arielle, I remember all those recitals of freaking out in the dressing room and then being so graceful on stage. I remember all the dance practices we had together and all the laughs we shared. I remember the last conversation we had like it was yesterday. You always brought a smile to my face and a warmth in my heart."

Shannon Maestre

"We were blessed to help care for you. You have taught us so much about strength, courage, love and compassion. Give Nannie and Pappy a big hug and kiss for us. Now dance, baby, dance! We love you forever."

Anita and Wayne Henriquez

"Blessings to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!"

Palma Ceia United

Methodist Church staff

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