Stephanie Coleman
My name is Stephanie Castrop Coleman. I went to St Ann’s with Nicole and we were also together our first 2 years of high school at IC. I was shocked to hear of her death earlier this year. Unfortunately, Nicole and I lost touch over the years, but I thought about her often. I drive past her old house in Countrywood at least once a week. I have very fond memories of Nicole. She was sweet, funny and thoughtful. One of my favorite memories of Nicole is a night we spent at Liberty Land the end of our freshman year. We rode the Revolution roller coaster 8 straight times. It was a blast. Also, to my fright, as we rode the Pippin roller coaster, Nicole, having not locked the gate, stood up in her seat as we approached the top of the first hill and tried to pluck a leaf off of a tree that hung above. I share that story often.I wish I could be there today for the memorial, but family plans prevent me. I want to express my sincere sympathy to all of Nicole’s family. She was a dear friend to me and I only have the best memories of her.