Birth date: Oct 11, 1994 Death date: Jul 3, 2013
www.MerrittsWay.org The family request memorial gifts may be made in Merritt’s name to honor her memory forever.The Boston Foundation c/o Merritt’s Way Fund 75 Arlington Street 10th Floor Boston, MA 02116 Checks should be made out Read Obituary
PS The most beautiful of double rainbows appeared right after typing my previous message. Perhaps not a coincidence.
I don’t know her, but her bench on St Simons Island is the best in the world overlooking the most gorgeous of beach inlets. (Am on that bench as I type this.) From what I read about her here, that’s very apropos. God bless.
Rich and family, Just read in the Dartmouth ’86 newsletter about the loss of your beautiful daughter. I can’t even imagine the incredible heartbreak you must be feeling with this tragic accident. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mindy Meade DeStefano and family.
Dear Levitan Family:Our daughter is on her fourth Overland trip this summer, and she did the American Challenge ride last year. We consider ourselves part of the Overland “family” and have been so devastated by this terrible tragedy. We can only imagine the pain of your loss. Merritt was a beautiful and extraordinary young woman. We hope that you are able to find comfort in your family and friends as you process your grief. When our daughter completes her ride next week, we will also be thinking of Merritt.Jonathan & Gail Fishman Baltimore, MD
Anna,I am absolutely heartsick about your loss. You are in my prayers….really. Much love to you during this difficult time.Michelle Burford
Dear Levitan family, I never knew your beautiful daughter. We never know what will happen as our children leave us and move on. 2 of my children are leaders with Overland this summer, one returning for his second summer. I know they all take their jobs so seriously, and the weight of responsibility. This has been a terrible tragedy. I can’t imagine the pain you all must be in. Please know that all of us in your extended Overland family feel your grief. I will think of you often and that beautiful smile on your daughter’s face. All our heartfelt prayers to you, now and in the months to come.Francie and Bob Riessen
Dear members of the Levitan Family, You have been in our thoughts these last weeks and we continue to send you strength during this time of impossible loss. As members of the Overland community we want you to know that yet another family aches for your terrible loss and will hold you in our thoughts during the days and months ahead. With Love, The Taylor Family Glastonbury, CT Teton Challenge 2013
Dear Levitan Family, You have been in our thoughts these past weeks and we want you to know that another of the many Overland families holds you in our thoughts during this time of impossible grief. As members of the Overland community we will keep your family in our thoughts as we send you strength during these times of terrible sadness. With Love, The Taylor Family Glastonbury’ CT Teton Challenge 2013
My son is currently in Spain on an Overland language immersion program. Like Merritt, I have a great love for bicycling and so I read with great grief and sadness about the horrifying accident and your unspeakably tragic loss. I couldn’t sleep for days. Although I did not know Merritt, she sounds like a wonderful young woman filled with an insatiable zest for life and adventure. I suppose that is something we, as parents, try to foster in our children as we send them out into the world. Please know that my deepest thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time. I wish you strength, healing and peace as you move forward.Judy Fensterman, Mount Kisco, New York
I never knew Lee, or her family – but as a parent of a child with T1 diabetes, my heart aches. Lee serves as an inspiration for not only those with T1, but for all young children who set goals and let nothing get in their way. God Bless you Lee and the Levitan family.
