Friday, February 20, 2009

Tracy Pleva Hill

Tracy quietly passed at 5:10 this morning with her family at her bedside. She was surrounded by love.

You put up one hell of a fight my love but it’s finally time to rest. I’ll forever be inspired by your strength and courage.

-Jeff

86 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. She is at peace now. No more suffering. She truly was and will continue to be an inspiration to so many which is so obvious by reading her blog and those of others who wrote about her. If there is anything I can do please reach out to us as i have recently found out we live very close to you. You and Jason will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Much sympathy. Eileen Bancalari
(Jeans daughter)

Anonymous said...

We are so sorry. We love you Tracy. You are with God now, but you are also still with us. Forever. Aunt Judy & Uncle Tom

Anonymous said...

Jeff,

She was an amazing fighter. She is at peace now and I hope you and Jason and the entire family are finding comfort in each other and in all of us who knew and loved Tracy. We were all so lucky to have had the privilege of knowing her.

Joy Simha

Anonymous said...

Jeff & Jason,

Tracy is a part of you and her spirit will live on in you and in each of us that were lucky enough to have known her. She was an incredible woman and I'm proud to call her my friend.

Peace, comfort and love to you,

Mary

Anonymous said...

Jeff and Jason,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tracy was inspiring to so many of us for her strength and the formidible sense of humor she brought to her fight with cancer. (In truth, her sense of humor was formidible in all situations!) We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
-Mia

Anonymous said...

Jason, Jeff and Family. My deepest regrets go out to you. Tracy has been an inspirtation to my for a very long time. She lived, fought, touched and inspired so many people along the way. She is in a better place where she will continue to inspire those that she has touched. Those who knew her are better in life because of the mere fact of who she was and what she stood for.

With love.

Gabe Savarese

Anonymous said...

Goodbye my dear friend. I will never forget you, and I know that you will always be with me.
Jeff, Jason and the rest of the family, my thoughts and heart are with all of you.

Love,
Mindy

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss and our loss.

Darla

Christy W. said...

We will miss you, Tracy. Thank you for reminding us to live life to the fullest and to be willing to take risks. We love you.

Jeff and Jason, we are with you in prayer and spirit. Know that Tracy has peace now.

Christy (christyw2000)

Karen said...

The beautiful angel has wings now. Jeff and Jason, I hope knowing that so many people care and are sending love brings you comfort in days and weeks ahead.

Anonymous said...

Jeff,Jason and Family
I am so very sorry for for loss.
There is now one more Angel in Heaven to watch out for you and Jason.Tracy was an inspiration to many and her Legacy will live on through you both.People who say i can't should have known Tracy because she was the kind of person who knew how to put up a great fight.She will be missed by so many.Now she is in the arms of The Angels.You are a very special person Mr.Hill and she was very lucky to have you by her side as you were i am so sure to her.Reading her past blogs made me really think who is Tracy Pleva Hill?She was a true inspiration to many a Mom And a Wife to you.She was a writer beyond what many people could write about.Her life has so many meanings as you know.She will be missed.
Love Always,
Debbie Edwards Dolci
And Family

Anonymous said...

Good bye, Tracy. You put up one helluva fight and everything you did--and wrote--inspired me. I wish your writing talents could have gone on forever and you didn't have to spend the last 9 years fighting cancer. Who you are--and how you approached life-- will live on forever as part of us. You will always be in my mind on that motorcycle, driving across Scotland, and having the time of your life.

My deepest love and sympathies to you, Jeff, and to Jason, and to all of your family. This must be incredibly hard on you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

-jess

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason and Family,
Words cannot express how sorry we are. Please take comfort in knowledge that Tracy touched so many and we will all be here to help keep her memory alive. We are truly blessed to be one of her friends! It is not often that we come across someone of such greatness in our lives. We are honored to have been a part of Tracy's journey.

Tracy,
Until we meet again....WE LOVE YOU!

Much Love,
Darra and Eric

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry to read this update. Sending much love to your family.

Tracy dear you will be missed but will live in our hearts forever.

Liz

Anonymous said...

Jeff,

You all stood so tall and strong until the next door was opened. Each you is such an inspiration, but especially our dear Tracy. I'm so glad I knew her for just a bit. My thoughts and prayers are will you and Jason.

Tracey Meares

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason and family,

Tracy was so clearly loved. She touched all our lives in so many ways. It was an honor to have been a part of her life. May you find comfort knowing that she fought a brave fight and she is at peace now.

Love, Ellyn

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason & Family,

I am truly sorry for your loss. I am proud to have been able to call Tracy a friend. She was a unique and remarkable woman whose spirit and determination will not be forgotten.
God Bless you and your family.

Peace

CMarlin

Anonymous said...

I am so very sorry. She was one amazing woman. My thoughts are with you and Jason.

cbdkndmom said...

Jeff, Jason, and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that you can find peace with Tracy's passing, and remember all the blessings that her life has brought not only to you, but to those who knew her. Tracy, I hope you are finally at peace. You will be sorely missed. My love to all of you.

Jenni

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry. She inspired so many of us, she will be missed.

Tammy

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason & the entire Pleva-Hill family,
Thank you for raising a wonderful daughter who blossomed into an incredible wife, an unbelievable mother, and a truly inspirational friend. I am so lucky to have been touched by Tracy.

Your willingness to share her, in her good days and bad will forever be remembered. Thank you for all you have done for her. She is one special lady who will be missed.

Kim

Anonymous said...

((hugs)) to Jeff, Jason, family and friends who all miss the incredible Tracy. Her spirit will always be with us especially watch over Jeff and Jason. She is loved and will be missed.

Melinda

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason & Family -
Tracy was one of, if not the best person I knew. I loved her as a colleague and a friend. She fought a brave a long fight, one that she did not deserve. I love her and will miss her dearly.

Brian Devenny

Anonymous said...

Tracy was an amazing woman who touched my life. She was a mentor and friend to me and someone that will remain in my heart forever.

My prayers are with the Pleva and Hill families during this time.

Peace be with you all.

Love,

Kim Allen Lehman

Unknown said...

Jeff,

I didn't have the honor of knowing your wife but through friends of freinds I was passed this site....My prayers are with you and your son- every year for the last 3 years I have walked the breast cancer 60 mile walk with the supreme hope that one day no one will know this disease- please know that as we take our steps of 60 miles this fall- I will say a prayer for Tracy...God Bless you,

Jill

Anonymous said...

Dear Jeff, Jason and Family,

I found this website through Sarah-Morgan.com, which I found through Peter Shankman's Twitter. I've never met you guys, but I want you to know that this complete stranger is saying a few prayers for your comfort and Tracy's peace today. Your wife/mother/friend sounds like a truly incredible, inspiring person, and I'm so sorry for your loss. They're paltry words, but I wanted to tell you that people you've never met are thinking about Tracy and sending you love.

pauline french said...

Dear Jeff and Jason, We can't believe she has gone.....what an amazing woman she was. Know that in death, as in her life, she will always be watching over you both.....with love, "The French's"

Anonymous said...

Jeff, I just got the news this morning. The pain is awful, I know. I also know that Tracy was comforted by the presence of her loving family around her, I'm so glad all of you were there.

- Suzanne (Nash)

Anonymous said...

To the entire Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tracy will forever be in our hearts. She was an incredible woman! YSC is so grateful that she gave of herself and shared her story in three videos meant to help other women through their survivorship. She lives on in all the lives of the women she inspired daily through her blog and of course in the hearts of all who loved her.

All my thoughts and prayers,

Joy Simha

Anonymous said...

Tracy's laughter, smile and love of life will be a void in everyone's lives. I hope her wonderful life and all those memories will help all of you (jeff, jason, jamie, mr and mrs pleva and the whole rest of the family) find some peaceful moments and help you to heal over the years.

I'm glad I got to spend a little time with her yesterday. Thank you for letting me share some of that precious time with her.

lisa

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason, and Family,
I am so sorry...words can't even express my saddness. I couldn't sleep last night, and was awake since 3:30am thinking about my beautiful friend, and all of you. I am glad she is at peace and has no more suffering, selfishly, though, I will miss her everyday and can't seem to wrap my head around saying goodbye. I should be ready, but I am not. I am still writing my "Tracy-memories" and having the priveldge of knowing you both for over 20 years, I have many!! I will continue to write them down, it brings me joy to remember all the fun and good times we have had..I realize I have forgotten so many of them until I really sat down and started to think...Hopefully when you are ready they will bring some joy to you too. Jeff, she was so loved and so are you. Thank you for giving us all the chance to go through this with you. I was thinking about what you said about Jason getting along without her...Jeff he has you, and a wonderful family...and you know Tracy will always be with you, with all of us she has touched. I am the lucky one to have known her and shared so much with her...to call her my friend.

T-I will forever miss you my friend, and I promise the next pizza and red wine dinner I have will be for you!! Love you always xoxo Meghan and John

Anonymous said...

To Tracy's Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I feel so lucky to have known Tracy. She truly enriched my life.

Susan Levine (Sue615)

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason and family,

I am at a loss for words. Tracy was and will always be an awesome individual. I wish I could have known her for a lot longer, but even in the short time that we knew her, we all could tell how wonderful she was. She was always happy, positive and humorous. We absolutely loved her personality. She also has you, Jeff and Jason and the rest of your family that is so beautiful. We are simply honored to have known Tracy and all of you. It was truly a blessing to have known Tracy. She will live on forever in all of us.

Jason - I lost my Dad too. Although I was much older than you, it still hurts and I miss him and think of him everyday. But please know that your Mom is with you. I do feel my Dad with me everyday. I know he is here with me and never left me. Jason - your Mom is with you too and will never leave you.

You are all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. We are here for you. Please let us know how else we can be there for you.

Love,
The Aravich Family
Mercy, Steve, Lexy and Brianna

Nonya Bidness said...

i was going to see if i could email you something but i didnt see a link, I just wanted to tell you to take advantage of all bereavement resources given to you, you've been such a strong and faithful supporter and now you need some support too. Your story has touched me.

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason & the Pleva Hill families,

My deepest condolences to you all. Tracy was such a spirit that made all our lives better. May fond memories help ease your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Love,
Allison & family (allij)

Anonymous said...

Jeff I am so so sorry, words are not enough! I only met you and Tracy for a short time at the end of the 2007 ride here in the UK and I new then what a special person Tracy was. We ate pizza and drank beer and laught a lot, Tracy and Sally inspired each other and the world. The world is an emptier place because of your loss.
My special thoughts are with you and Jason today, take care
Phil (uk)

Anonymous said...

There are no words. So many of us were touched by T and your whole family over the years.

May time heal the sorrow and enable us to feel the joy, laughter and strength that Tracy embodied.

We will always think of her and smile. Please remember there's a legion of people who care and are here to support you.

With much love,
Randi

Anonymous said...

Words escape me... but my thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

"Be well, girlie!" is how Tracy always signed off on her correspondence to me and seems rather fitting today. I will miss you!

Stephanie (from Canada)

Anonymous said...

Jeff, I'm keeping you, Jason and all your family in my thoughts and prayers. Tracy was truly special and I'll always treasure the time we spent together. Riding with her in 2007 was a pleasure.

Celebrating her birthday with her at the Hard Rock Cafe in Edinburgh was one of the highlights of the ride.

I'll always remember the joy of your reunion at the HD headquarters in Oxford. There wasn't a dry eye in the car park as you gathered her up into your arms.

I'll also remember the funny times - such as the meeting with the Dunedin Chapter at a car park on the way to Aviemore. Tracy's bike had been sent back to the dealers for repair and she was in the van. A photo opportunity arose and Tracy (who took some spectacular photos on the ride) in her rush to get out of the van kinda forgot to put her legs out first and landed unceremoniously on the tarmac! Thankfully, she didn't seem to hurt herself..

We'll all miss Tracy - she was truly a very special and inspirational girl. You're right to be very proud of her.

Dina Quintano said...

Jeff,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tracy was an amazing person and she fought really hard. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jason.

Much Love Dina

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason and family

I am so sorry for your loss.

Tonight I will drink red wine in her honour.

My thoughts are with you all today and in the coming days...

Heather (UK)

Anonymous said...

I just want to send my deepest sympathy the the entire Pleva-Hill family...I am so sorry for your loss
Jennifer Gilberti-Wooley

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss Tracy and will keep her in my heart always. I am so sorry.

Nelly Steele

Anonymous said...

Jeff and Jason,
We are so sorry to hear about Tracy. God bless, if nothing else she is at peace now. Although we did not know her for very long, she and the rest of your family have been a true inspiration to many.

The Tetreault Family

Anonymous said...

Oh Jeff. I'm out of words. Just tears now.

Drea

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss. Tracy is peaceful now and will be looking down on everyone every day. She was quite the fighter in this long journey and gave it her all and more. She had so much love around her from family and friends and now is shining that love back at everyone from above. Much sympathy and love to you all.
*Julie

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason and family,

Our hearts are heavy with the loss of Tracy. From the first day we met her we knew she was a special person. She was honest, strong and loving. We are all a little wiser and humbler by having known her. She definitely touched our lives.

With much love and prayers for you and your family,

Zoli, Marianne, Karcs, Kristof and Noelle

Toni said...

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your wife sounded like a beautiful soul and I know that she will surround you and your son forever with her love and look after you both. She is no longer suffering and is at peace try to take comfort in that. She fought a good fight. God Bless you and Jason.

Anonymous said...

Jeff,

We're devastated to hear the news of Tracy's passing. Our thoughts are with you and Jason.

Kat and Michelle

Anonymous said...

Jeff -- much love and support to you now. Tracy lived an awesome journey filled with such purpose on this earth. She will forever inspire me to be a better person (and to roll down my windows in the car!). She was lucky to have you, and we were all lucky to know her and be touched by her. What a great person who truly left the world a better place.

Much love,
Deb (Shea)

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. She was such an amazing woman and will be missed.

Goodbye my friend!
Debbie

Katy said...

Jeff, Jason and family,

I am so sorry and am just heartbroken. Tracy showed us what it meant to really live and value everything we have. She will be missed greatly.

Katy (katykel)

Anonymous said...

To know Tracy was to love Tracy - it's that simple.

Sending love and strength to you Jeff, Jason & family.


~Tami (tamio129/tambrockam)

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason, and Family -
I am so very sorry. Tracy is at peace now, after a long, hard fight. She gave it all she had and we all admire her for that. I especially admired Tracy's selfless attitude. No matter what she was going through or how badly she was feeling, she always made all of us feel loved and cared for. I have many fond memories of Tracy, and for that I am grateful. I will be thinking of all of you and praying for you during this difficult time.
With love,
Jeannine Salamone

Unknown said...

Jeff, Jason and Pleva Family:

Our hearts ache at your loss and we weep with you. Tracy was a jewel in our lives that brightened our days and gave us so much more than she ever knew. I love her and know that her unbelievable spirit will be with you for the rest of your days. The essence of Tracy can not be turned off. In the days to come, she will bring you her comfort in funny, warm and uniquely Tracy ways. Listen for her - she'll always be there. I know this to be true.

With much love,
Olga, Chris, Laura and Paul Silva

Anonymous said...

Dear Jeff, Jason and families,

So Sorry. No more pain and hurting for Tracy. She fought to the end. She can rest now and be at peace.
Will always be here for you and Jason. Praying for all of you.

Love and prayers,
Aunt Jeanne

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason and family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. Tracy was such a wonderful person and so full of life. I'm very lucky to have known her and will never forget her. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Alyssa Dargento

Anonymous said...

Jeff,
I woke this morning at 4:47 with Tracy in my thoughts. Ironic. I had been trying to get in touch with her over the past few months. I heard the sad news when I called her office again and now know why I hadn't heard back from her. I am devastated, and so, so sorry.

Tracy was the most inspirational, fun loving, optimistic and caring person I have met in my lifetime. If there was one word to describe Tracy it would be "smile" - pleased and kind, always amused, affectionate, joyful, fun-loving, mischievous, and yes, dare-devil!

Tracy, you put up a hell of a fight girl and inspired us all in the process. You have made a forever place in the hearts of many, I know you have in mine.
Harley in Heaven Girl! And keep an eye on us!

With love, Janet

Anonymous said...

To Jeff, Jason, Jamie, and the whole family,
I didn't know Tracy but I feel like I got to know her through reading her page and all of the wonderful things her friends and family had to say about her. I just want to say how deeply sorry I am and I truly believe God only takes the best when it seems too soon for us. I hope you all find comfort in knowing she is at peace and will always be with you. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. All I can say is she put up one hell of a fight and I only wish I had a chance to know her.

Danielle

brun said...

Jeff,

My heartfelt condolences to you, Jason and the entire family for your incredible loss. I haven't seen Tracy in nearly 20 years, and didn't know about her fight with cancer until now. Tracy and I ran track and XC together at Somers High School and worked together during summer breaks from college. I have many fond memories of her. She had a passion and love for life and laughter, and a tenacity, determination and strength that no doubt carried her through the incredible battle she had courageously fought for so many years. What a tremendous joy and prvilege it was to know her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bonnie (Merkel) Sexton

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason and family,

Words cannot express the loss the world is feeling today! You all showed us the true meaning of LOVING FAMILY! Thank you for sharing yourselves with us! We are all better people for it! Keep that love alive and Tracy will be forever in your hearts - and the hearts of many!

Love,
The Mulligans
Ken, Patti, Patrick and Shannon

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason, and family~

We share in the profound sadness of Tracy's passing.

Funny, courageous, optimistic, gracious, tireless, driven, and inspiring are just a few words that come to mind when thinking of Tracy.

She once told me that she kept fighting this horrible disease 'because of the blue eyed guys over there'. No hard feelings Murphy and Judah.

You were her world and the loves-of-her-life.

I can hear her saying "I loved you so~ It was Heaven here with you..."

Breathe. Rest. Take care.
Love,
Ashraf, Susan, Alex, Emily, and Daniel

Anonymous said...

Jeff,Jason and family,
Iam so sorry for your loss. I went to high scholl an ran track and cross country with Tracy. I only recently learned of her battle with cancer. Because of her the world is better place. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron Freeman

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason, Mr. & Mrs. Pleva, Katie, Jamie, the Hill family, and my DEAR friend Liza,
I only knew Tracy through stories told, and recently through her blog, and I am humbled by her strength and determination, and touched by her good humor throughout her fight. All I can say is how very sorry I am for your loss, how sorry I am that I didn't have the good fortune to know Tracy personally. I wish the entire family comfort and peace now, and always.

Anonymous said...

She is a wife, she is a mother, she is a daughter, she is a sister, she is a daughter-in-law, she is an aunt, she is a neice, she is my cousin, she made everyone of us think about this cruel sickness and take time to fight cancer, she is a survivor, she is a winner, she is my hero, and her name is Tracy Pleva Hill. Love always. Your cousin Tim.

Anonymous said...

Dear Jeff and Jason,

Today tears and sadness fill our eyes and faces. Tracy, always loving, caring and inspirational, fought the good fight in life and won her well deserved place in heaven.

All of us are very fortunate to have known Tracy and her strength has shown us the way. Tracy's loving Spirit will there guiding and protecting you every day.

Jeff...Tracy chose you to be her husband and father of her child because she knew you would take care of him and do a good job.

Jason...Mom's smiling and loving Spirit is always close by.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you every day.

Love you,
Aunt Cathy & Uncle Mike

Lili said...

Jeff and Jason, Tracy was an inspiration to all who knew her. Her incredible strength and fighting spirit will live on forever. No one can take that away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Anonymous said...

Hi Jason,
I am sorry about your Mom. I scored alot of baskets for you today. The sisters put on that stupid song that we hate but it does make us laugh but you have to sing your part. Hope to see you soon. I have some cool football stickers to show you.
Your friend,
Kevin in Palisades (original written on paper ...typed by Maureen)

Anonymous said...

We are saddened by the loss of Tracy. But she can finally rest after a long, tough, courageous battle. Heaven has finally met its match with this new angel, who will be 1st to meet you again. She touched so many lives and is truly our hero and will be gretly missed.
Jeff, Jason, Joyce, Ted, Liza, Katie, Jamie and the rest of the family, Tracy is now your guardian angel, looking out for you and protecting you from above. She may not physically be there, but she will be doing the chicken dance, rockin out from above when Jason gets married.
Prayers, hugs and kisses from the
Nendza and Pink families

Anonymous said...

Jeff,

Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.

I think the measure of a person's life should be by the amount of people they touch. On a scale of 1-100, Tracy rates 100+! Her energy, determination, passion and joy for life has inspired more people that can be counted. We are all blessed to have been a part of her life. Although she is no longer here with us in the physical, her fingerprints will remain on our lives forever. I am 100% positive that there is a YSC affiliate in heaven and I know Tracy has already attended her first meeting and is coming up with ways to continue her work in Heaven.

There is nothing I can say to make the pain go away, but just know you are not walking this path alone. You, Jason and your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Lanita Moss

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason and Family,

Ellen and I are truly sorry to have read about Tracy. I am truly lucky to have gotten to know her and you all as well. I have been reading her posts on her blog for forever, and Jeff I then was reading yours. Tracy will always be in our thoughts through our memories. Jeff, we will always think of you and Jason as well. Anyone who met Tracy was a better person for it We wish you peaceand sympathy at this time and in the future. Lenny & Ellen

Anonymous said...

Megan and I read the news about Tracey just before we headed out on a road trip this weekend to check out part of the route for our Australian ride this year. It was tough day in the car – every time a song came on the radio that reminded us of Tracey or our UK ride, the tears would start to flow.

Then later in the afternoon the coolest thing happened. The day had been sunny, with the occasional high streak of cloud, but as we drove through open fields and farmland that reminded us so much of the UK ride, we saw the strangest cloud – a big puffy cumulus cloud, near a mountain, and there was the most incredible rainbow all the way across it’s base – as wide as the mountain itself. I’ve never seen a rainbow like it, and as soon as I saw it Tracey popped into my head and all I could feel was peace and happiness. We’re sure she sent it to let us know she’s ok.

Damned if the cloud didn’t follow us around the rest of the day. By the end of the afternoon it had gotten bigger, and whiter, and fluffier and glowed with the setting sun. We decided the big white fluffy bits were definitely the foam on the top of Dee and Sal’s lager, and the pink tinge around the side was Tracey’s glass of red. The girls are in good company and having a good time we are sure.

Today was still hard but we have so many wonderful memories of Tracey on that ride. Tracey, Dee and Sal dancing on chairs at the Hard Rock CafĂ© in Edinburgh for Tracey’s 40th Birthday. Any number of dinners and lunches together on the ride. Sitting on the hillside at the car park in Hawes. I remember early on the ride after Tracey’s bike broke, she rode for a few days as pillion with me. On the back of my helmet is written “Andrew and Patrick. It’s a Beautiful Day.” Tracey asked me who they were since, in her own words, “I’m riding back here with them.” I told her they were my brother and Megan’s brother who both passed away young. I know from now on Tracey’s there with them and its getting crowded back there.

Jeff – our thoughts and love are with you and Jason and the rest of your family. Tracey was an extraordinary woman. I believe you never really lose those you love – their spirit is always there with you, and right now Tracey is light and free and as vibrant a soul as she always was, and she will be there dancing on Jason’s wedding day.

Love,

Meredith and Megan

Anonymous said...

Dear jeff and Jason,
Because of my age I never thought I would still be around long enough to say to both of you how very sorry I am about Tracy's passing. She fought a long hard battle. She wanted to live for her darling son Jason and her "Love" which is how she always referred to her love Jeff. My condolences to all the Pleva and Hill family. Auntie Grace

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason, and Family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you all during this very sad time. You are all an inspiration and your strength is incredible. I am so glad to have known Tracy. My deepest sympathies to all of your family. My prayers are with you, as always.

Karen W. (Joyce's friend from work)

Liz said...

Tracy- Everything you did, you did with style. You said the disease was going to fight for everything it took from you, and you kept your word. I will miss you forever, but I am so very blessed to have known you. I promise to keep practicing the chicken dance, so that if Jeff and Jason allow it, I and the other "board aunties" can come embarrass your son with our antics. I love you. -Liz

Anonymous said...

Jeff & Jason,

I didn't know Tracy but learned of her struggle and passing from my sister-in-law. For the last three years I have participated in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and am gearing up for year four this May. If it is ok with you I will carry a piece of Tracy with me for inspiration as I walk the 39 miles this May.

Reading about her life and courage is an inspiration to us all to make every day count. It is clear that she will live on in the hearts of so many that knew her.

With Sympathy,
Nancy

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason and the Pleva-Hill family,
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. I ran XC and track with Tracy at Somers High School. I was a freshman her Jr. year and I looked up to her. She was beautiful inside and out. She was a great team captain her senior year, leading us in chants (I don't know but I've been told, Somers Cross Country is made of Gold and many others!)as we had to run up and down a hill in Reiss park for an hour. I loved that practice...I think I still remember it after all these years because of the strong team unity she created that day that lasted through the season. I will never forget Tracy Pleva-Hill. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Tara Maguire

Anonymous said...

Dear Jeff, Jason and all of Tracy's family,

I am so very sorry. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that Tracy was one in a million. She will be missed by so many people. You all remain in my heart.
Katrina

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts, prayers, and my warmest wishes are with you and your family during this difficult time and always.

With sympathy,
Dayna

Anonymous said...

My deepest sympathies to the Hill family. kris (njdsm.org)

Anonymous said...

Goodbye my friend. I'll love you and carry you with me always.
Brian

Anonymous said...

My thoughts and prayers go out to Tacy's family. What an inspirational woman. She has left an amazing gift to us all.

Thank you Tracy.

Robin (princess1063) from our online family of Moms.

Anonymous said...

Jeff & Jason,
Periodically Ive kept up to date per this blog site and today on 2/24/09, I learn that Tracy has gone HOME. She fought a good fight and I admired her courage strength which was so incredibible. I will tell the rest of the Family here in N.C. what has happened.
My heart goes out deeply to you both and I will continue to keep you ALL in my prayers. May the memories of Tracy be always alive as your love for her and may that suuround you both in comfort, peace, and light.
Love, Marilee Broadway, N.C.

Anonymous said...

Jeff and Jason,

My thoughts and prayers are with you to be strong and get through this tough time. I -- like others -- was truly touched by Tracy in the short time I knew her at EPB. I can still hear her voice "what's up girlie." God rest her beautiful soul.

Melissa Waters Cahn

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jason, and family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. Tracy will always be with you in your hearts. You all will be in my prayers.

Stacey Reuland Bagan said...

Jeff,Jason,Katie,Liza,Joyce,Ted, and Jamie,

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Tracy when she was real young. I remember her bossing Katie and I around. I remember her playing teacher. (once) hehe. I remember her loving Asia when she was say first year High School. I was in New York for a week and remember Tracy watching me for a little while. I was even scared of Tracy at times. lol.

I remember how much she loved all of you. How close you all were....
I have a video tape that I will send you from the good old days!! Tracy is dancing in them.

I love you Tracy. I pray for you. I hope you are visiting with my sister and Father. It was too soon for you...but we will see you again!!! :)

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Stacey Reuland Bagan