But also, Washington, D.C., intellect and New York chic

You are summer flip flops, bright, vibrant colors and basking in the sun

You are spring with great ideas constantly blooming in your head

You are gorgeous smile radiating warmth on a cold winter's day

You are autumn never afraid to change or to try something new

You are birthday celebrations at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Trolley Square

You are KBER-101 music and a concert in Park City

You are Diet Cokes at Will's Pit Stop, extra large of course

You are cruising around town in your blue bug sporting

"Daddy bought it but I got it"

You are rollerblading trips up the canyon

You are long conversations on the phone and weekend sleep-overs

You are Training Table cheese fries, Wendy's Frostys, and Stan's shakes

You are V-neck T-shirts and reverse fit jeans

You are shopping sprees at Lerners always sporting the latest fashions

You are hoop earrings and silver necklaces of every sort

You are hair straightening for hours at a time

You are larger than life personality bounding from a petite frame

You are the host and the life of the party always good for a laugh

You are teenage girl fights . . . not always sure of the reason

You are a roll of the eyes . . . which tells so much

You are balanced checkbook and a carefully organized closet

You are goals to be set . . . then achieved

You are beautiful in every way

You are excellence and perfection, outspoken and determined, feisty and fun

You are a friend to all

You are unconditional love . . . a best friend who is always there

We will always love you, Lori. We are blessed and grateful to be your friends,

Forever

This poem, written by friends of Lori Kay Soares Hacking, was presented to police officers attending her burial Saturday.

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