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Ric Walker from Chicago wrote on January 28, 2026 at 3:02 pm

It has been too long. I recently found out about your condition on Facebook. I wanted to reach out immediately, but I let “not knowing what to say” get in the way of saying anything. Last night, I listened to what you shared. Now I fear my words may reach you too late. I regret that. First, thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience. Hearing them will stay with me. For what it’s worth, I am comforted by your reasoning and resolve. I have such respect for you—as I have always. Though we only knew each other briefly, my memories of our many bike rides and conversations are among the most cherished of my time in Pittsburgh. I always found you to be thoughtful, curious, and talented. When you opened up your home to Nicole (my wife now) and me, I was able to glimpse some of the depth of your talents, the precision and care by which you create, and an aspect of your aesthetic. I want you to know that you have made a difference in my life. You are a beautiful person with a beautiful soul. I will celebrate you from time to time. I will hold you in my heart always. Always, Ric

Yaki from Pretoria, South Africa wrote on January 28, 2026 at 12:28 pm

My liewe Hannah. Ek onthou nog hoe ons saam met Hildegard in julle tuin gedans het tussen die honde, soos gister. Of ons herontmoeting as adults in Brooklyn NY. Ek het altyd nadat ek tyd met jou spandeer het, so joyous gevoel as gevolg van jou wonderlike uitkyk op die lewe. Dis unfair. Dis te kort. Ek is so ongelooflik jammer. Jy is so so braaf. Maar jy verdien om nie meer te suffer nie. As jy kan, laat weet ons wat is aan die ander kant. Jy is so kreatief en so ñ mense mens. You will be missed. 😢🫶🏼

Karen Collazo from Pittsburgh wrote on January 28, 2026 at 10:47 am

Dear Hanna, I was one of a handful of women participating in Sarah Shotland's Madwoman in the Attic workshop, when you first introduced yourself with an authenticity I have yet to see replicated. While I didn't get to stick around for the entire semester, or get the chance to read your work as you navigated the very beginning of your diagnosis, I have followed your journey from afar. I'm in awe. You have touched so many people and have made an indelible mark on all of us. You embody such resilient courage, unconditional love, and quiet power that we should all strive to achieve. And with such grace... Thank you for sharing your gifts with us. Thank you for being so vulnerable. Thank you for making it easier to say goodbye. I hope you transition with confidence, knowing that your mission on this earth, in this timeline, was successfully completed. You are an inspiration. Bless you, your family, and your care team. May you rest in peace. Forever in our hearts and minds...

Donna Dzurilla from Pittsburgh wrote on January 28, 2026 at 9:48 am

Dearest Hannah, Sending love. Donna

Donna Roberts from Burlington wrote on January 28, 2026 at 9:12 am

Hanna, Your energy, your spirit, your smile, your eyes, your words, your voice, your stories, your courage, your encouragement, your loving way with others and with your pain, with yourself. Finding the chalice near Sligo. Accepting the message, the magic. Allowing. These things and more I will always remember. You dwell in our hearts. In my heart. Forever. With gratitude and love, Donna

Geeta Kothari from Pittsburgh wrote on January 28, 2026 at 9:02 am

Hanna, I'm so grateful we were able to work together on your beautiful writing. Much love and peace to you as you transition.

Tess Barry from Pittsburgh wrote on January 28, 2026 at 8:56 am

Dear Hanna, thinking of you on this snowy morning with so much love. I am grateful to know you and your beautiful work. Remembering you swimming in Lough Gill in Sligo and being carried into the water by Carlo and Matthew. We love you and celebrate your beautiful soul. Tess

Annamarie from Johannesburg wrote on January 28, 2026 at 6:11 am

Dearest Hanna, I am praying for you as you are standing on the brink of eternity to remember your Creator, the One you loved so passionately when we were in High School. You encouraged me during those years to hear God's heart beat through the reading and studying of Scripture. It is not too late to call out to Him - As has been said: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.” Hebrews 3:15. Jesus stands ready to welcome you, repent of your sin and choosing worldly wisdom above Him and believe in His finished work on the cross. You can only enter eternal life in Heaven if you trust in His righteousness, because you have none of your own. "His robes for mine, O wonderful exchange Clothed in my sin, Christ suffered 'neath God's rage Draped in His righteousness, I'm justified In Christ I live, for in my place He died I cling to Christ and marvel at the cost Jesus forsaken, God estranged from God Bought by such love, my life is not my own My praise, my all, shall be for Christ alone" Heaven is real, but so is Hell - "in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth" Matthew 24:51. I am praying that you will call out to Jesus today and that I might see you in Heaven in eternity, marveling at the perfect wisdom of God.

sarah shotland from pittsburgh wrote on January 28, 2026 at 1:29 am

hanna. i am so grateful. please don't forget to visit us down here. i'll be looking for & noticing you in moments big & small when the light strikes right. love.

Brian Gray from Pittsburgh wrote on January 27, 2026 at 10:49 pm

Dear Hannah, i am so fortunate to have known you. Your spirit, your wisdom, and your laugh will be forever in my memory and my heart. Love and peace to you, your care team and family.

H. May from Geneva NY wrote on January 27, 2026 at 9:44 pm

Dear Hanna, Thank you for all the beauty, love, passion, and art you have brought to the world and the modeling you and your team have shared for how to live and love and tend to community. I wish I had been more a part of your everyday world to benefit from the many lessons you gave in how to be human. We met but briefly but your impact has been mighty. I am wishing you comfort and calm as you make this transition. Holding you close from afar.

Jess Ignasky from Pittsburgh wrote on January 27, 2026 at 6:44 pm

Dear Hanna, We only met briefly during a Madwomen workshop, but the impression you made has stuck with me ever since. You are a truly talented, brave, and wonderful person. I cherish the time I spent getting to know you through your writing. I promise to continue to share your story with others and to always leave a space for you on my bookshelf. Thank you for everything. I wish you a peaceful transition.

Suaz from Pittsburgh wrote on January 27, 2026 at 5:49 pm

Although we’ve never met, I know of you through a mutual friend and her rabbits. Your gift of documenting your process is unimaginable. You remind me daily to notice the joy in life. You are the most generous person I never met. Wishing you a peaceful transition. I will seek you out on the other side.

Rachel Walton wrote on January 27, 2026 at 5:35 pm

Love and deep peace to you, Hanna

Hajira from Pittsburgh wrote on January 27, 2026 at 5:31 pm

Dear Hanna, The beautiful and moving sentiments shared by so many others here is a testament to what a gift your presence has been in the world. You're a truly extraordinary human being; I feel blessed to have known you and will never forget your gentle manner, deep compassion and care for others, and immense kindness. I so admire your courage in this difficult phase of your life, and I'm grateful to you for inviting us to share in the joy and the pain with you. Even in your most challenging days, you continued to teach us profound lessons with your deep and still grace. I pray you have a peaceful passage to the next world, where beauty, liberation, and eternal bliss awaits you. —With love and fond memories

Nicole Ravas from Pittsburgh wrote on January 27, 2026 at 4:59 pm

Hanna, I've gotten to know you through Carlow's MFA program, even though we haven't crossed paths. Your voice, your strength, your incredible openness and giving - to everyone around you - is incredible. Sending light and love to you and your family.

susan spangler and Ted cmarada from Pittsburgh wrote on January 27, 2026 at 4:49 pm

Dear Hannah, you are the brightest of stars, and we are so grateful that your light will live on in our world and in our hearts. It’s always easy to see your smile. Thank you for sharing with us your courage, and love of beauty, and care for our world, and depth of soul and wisdom. We wish for you now a graceful passage into Love love, susan and teddy

Sarah Williams-Devereux from Pittsburgh wrote on January 27, 2026 at 4:13 pm

Thank you for your light; for your tender, reflective, fierce, and generous heart. You remind me that the world is a big place, full of opportunities to become the people we are meant to be, to heal the rifts on this planet, and to do so with clarity of words and bravery of vision. Love and love and more love to you. I will miss you.

Marianne v L from Pretoria wrote on January 27, 2026 at 4:08 pm

Liewe Hanna, Dankie vir elke saadjie van verwondering wat immergroen in my hart agterbly. Die sterre jubel en juig oor jou in alle opsigte van jou lewe toe, nou en later vir ewig en altyd. Veilig reis met liefde aan jou voete. Xxx M

Liora Yuklea wrote on January 27, 2026 at 3:52 pm

Dear Hanna, Your teachings are my most valuable and treasured from my time as a student at DSI. Your words and reflections have sounded in my ears and my heart so much over the past 2 years of my life, I've thought about you and heard your voice so many times, and I know that's going to continue. I'm so fortunate to have gotten to be one of your many students. You're a blessing. Lechi l'shalom, my friend