R.I.P. Alyssa Emrich (17 yrs old from Austintown, OH)

by Amy Kolenich
(Austintown, Ohio)

I can't find words to say. But on February 15th, 2009 I lost my best friend. She's a junior in high school and I'm a senior. We spent all the weekend together and I was suppose 2 be in the car with her. I miss her terribly and i feel like a bi-polar crazy person and am extremely overwhelmed. I still catch myself calling or texting her by accident. Friday is her calling hours and Saturday is the funeral. She's so amazing. I'll figure out what to say later because no words could share how close our bond is/was.

http://www.vindy.com/news/2009/feb/17/fitch-students-mourn-death-of-friend-in-crash/

http://www4.vindy.com/extra/tributes/905486021.html

http://www.wytv.com/mostpopular/story/Friends-Remember-Austintown-Teen-Killed-in-Car/vMejDSXHh0WPJfXgaK5swQ.cspx

"A promising young life cut short when 17 year old Alyssa Emrich lost control of her car just before seven o'clock Sunday night, as conditions turned snowy and icy on Route 11 near King Graves Road. 'Crossed the median completely, where a northbound Johnston Township ambulance struck her on the right door area,' says Sgt. Larry Firmi with the Ohio State Highway Patrol."