My name is Cecilie Gundersrud and I worked with Theresa and Kitt on the yacht "Lady Helen". First of all I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to you and your family. The email from Kit was the biggest shock I have ever gotten, I had to read it over and over again to realize what it was actually saying.

I can not even imagine the pain you must go through, but I know that my own family was constantly worrying while I was abroad for a long time, and this must be a parent's biggest fear in life. My thoughts and prayers are with you everyday.

I did not know Theresa for a very long time, but it only took a few minutes to find out that she was the kind of person you instantly fall in love with as a friend. I had such a great time working with her and we shared many good talks and laughs togehter. We had a few things in common as we both worked in the shipping industry before we decided to travel, and of course being a Norwegian - I was very impressed with Theresa'a knowledge about Scandinavia and the way she had travelled on her own.

This Monday I had just arrived from training in London, and when I got in late in the evening my roommate had left some pictures that she had developed for me on the coffee table. I was so excited knowing that there was pictures from Florida there as well. While watching the pictures I was giggling to myself as I saw the pictures from the evening we went out to celebrate that we had finished the job on "Lady Helen". It was Theresa, Kitt, the captain and myself. In the first picture you can see the captain holding a glass of redwine, and in the next picture most of the redwine was all over Theresa's face and shoulder, as he accidentally spilled it. I couldn't wait to scan the pictures at work and email them to Theresa and Kitt - remembering how much fun we had together, and the next morning was the very morning I received the so very sad message from Kit.

I wanted to send you the pictures instead now - hoping you can enjoy them and see Theresa's smiling face, which is totally how I remember her - smiling and positive. Unfortunally - time and distance will not allow me to go to Canada for the service on Saturday, but I will keep Theresa and all of you in my mind all that day as well - she spoke so warmly of her family that I know she came from a warm and loving home just as myself. I wish you peace and happiness for the future, hoping you will only remember the good times with your beloved daughter.

Best regards
Cecilie Gundersrud

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