Remembering Sakura

WhatIfGodWasALeaf · July 15, 2015, 09:41:38 PM

I think about her every year on my birthday, gone but not forgotten.

Rick Couchman · July 16, 2015, 07:51:13 AM

I still marvel at her ability to make you feel comfortable. You could be pissed at the world, but she always made you rethink things in a friendlier way. She did so much for this TMLfans community, all quietly behind the scenes.

RobDM · July 21, 2015, 05:05:45 PM

I went to Rennie Park last week to take photos of the tree we planted in her name (even put a box of Miracle-gro next to our commemorative plaque, for a good photo-op)

The tree has really grown. Sakura would have loved it!

Britishbulldog · July 21, 2015, 07:31:16 PM

Sakura was a regular poster who would calm down situations and make people feel at home rather than posting in condescending and nit picking ways. She is missed.

I actually could have gone to the park on the 14th to check out our tree we planted for her as I am in Mississauga with my wife right now.

Thanks for the pictures Rob. Memories from a great time here at Penaltybox.

RobDM · July 21, 2015, 09:34:55 PM

Cheers Dan.

You should still go if you get the chance. By the way, how long are you in town for? :)

Britishbulldog · July 22, 2015, 01:15:46 PM

Quote from: RobDM on July 21, 2015, 09:34:55 PM
Cheers Dan.

You should still go if you get the chance. By the way, how long are you in town for? :)

I think Sue and I will head back on Saturday after my sons ice time in Brampton. I haven't heard when that is. He is also on the ice Friday which is the last day of the courses we have been taking. I expect to be at the Brampton rink that day as well.

AlmosGirl · July 23, 2015, 12:12:50 PM

Thanks for the pics Rob. Wow, it has grown.

Darryl · July 23, 2015, 08:03:01 PM

Time maybe flying by but she is not forgotten.

Britishbulldog · July 25, 2016, 03:59:18 PM

Quote from: Darryl on July 23, 2015, 08:03:01 PM
Time maybe flying by but she is not forgotten.

After all these years she still is impacting us.

I still remember where I was when I heard the news. RIP m-gro

TBLeafer · July 27, 2016, 10:11:46 AM

Okay, so now I fully get it.

Sincerest apologies to any I offended through my ignorance.

Sounds like I missed out on the opportunity to get to know a truly bright light that shone too briefly. :'(

AlmosGirl · June 28, 2019, 01:30:06 PM

Wow, coming up on 8 years. :'( She came to my mind this morning and thinking of her all day. Sigh.

Guilt Trip · June 28, 2019, 02:45:22 PM

Quote from: AlmosGirl on June 28, 2019, 01:30:06 PM
Wow, coming up on 8 years. :'( She came to my mind this morning and thinking of her all day. Sigh.

Not trying to be the correct police but I think it's 14 years. :'( Either way, it's still really sad. I didn't know her personally but had a few discussions with her and she was always very pleasant.

seahawk · June 07, 2020, 08:42:40 PM

Has anyone been to the park where her tree is located lately? Would be nice to see an update.

Highlander · June 08, 2020, 11:29:57 AM

I have been reading these posts and its very touching. I came to this site long after she was gone, so I have no knowledge of her. Can I ask what happened to her, as I read her tragic passing? Seems like a lovely soul and even I would like to see the new tree photo, I saw the last one posted and it is a very beautiful tribute to her.

Heroic Shrimp · June 08, 2020, 04:40:56 PM

Quote from: Highlander on June 08, 2020, 11:29:57 AM
I have been reading these posts and its very touching. I came to this site long after she was gone, so I have no knowledge of her. Can I ask what happened to her, as I read her tragic passing? Seems like a lovely soul and even I would like to see the new tree photo, I saw the last one posted and it is a very beautiful tribute to her.

As I'm sure you've read and learned, Sakura (m-gro) was a long-time beloved poster here. She was just a really kind, really thoughtful, really smart person. She was just the most genuinely good person you might ever hope to meet, and her passing was such a truly tragic loss. I'm glad you've come to know her in this small way though the forum.

With regards to her passing, to be honest, I don't think that any of us ever heard a lot of detail. She had just moved to Ohio in accepting a position at Oberlin College. She had been there I think only a few days when she passed. All I've ever know was that it was a car accident, but I've never known any other details, whether she was driver or passenger, or maybe she was hit as a pedestrian. It was all so sudden, and not knowing what happened made it even more incomprehensible than it was. It was just so sad and so shocking. It still is.