Kathy and I joined a silent meditation retreat in the Lucerne Valley. My stated intention for the retreat was to develop a peace beyond human understanding in regards to mi hija, Anna. The retreat, led by Reverend Michael, delivered so much on that intention.  The healing rock exercise really was transformational.  Imagine your challenge. Imagine […]

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Dear Kevin- I have been wanting to reach out to you sooner but unsure of the words I would use, I am so sorry for your loss, I can only imagine what you have been through.   When I heard of Anna’s passing I was heartbroken and definitely have shed many tears thinking of her. […]

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Thinking of you Anna . We are in Mexico with friends and had lunch at Papas & Beer. Isabelle and I had a sweet conversation about you. I told her you liked to visit Mexico and hang at Papas. She was excited to be somewhere that you had been. Barri Leigh Gonzalez Via Facebook

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Congratulations, Anna and Amanda! Today’s the day, you’re finally graduating! You both accomplished so much in your young years. It’s pretty incredible, really. I only wish you could be here to receive your degrees in person, to walk across the stage and celebrate with your class. It’s beautiful that @ucsandiego is releasing balloons when your […]

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Dear Mr. Wilson, Thank you for your email.  I am so saddened to learn of Anna’s passing and I want to wish you and Anna’s family my sincerest condolences in this difficult time. Unfortunately, I share with you the recent pain of loss. The winter quarter (the quarter Anna was my student) I had to […]

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Dear Professors Toor, Rinehart, Galperin, Muendler, Lamey, Su, Johnson, Komives, and Schneider, My name is Kevin Wilson, and I’m the father of Anna Wilson. You likely know that Anna was your student this academic year, and that she tragically passed away in a freak car accident in Mexico over spring break.  You can read my […]

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Last Friday, we had a sweet celebration of Anna (and Amanda) as UCSD awarded them their undergrad degrees posthumously. Anna and Amanda so proud of you and thanks for helping us celebrate your posthumous undergrad degrees! Celebration Ceremony Video

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We released the congrats grad balloons for both gals on Saturday morning at Scripps beach. Look for the blue orb—that’s Anna! Love, Kev Balloon Releasing Vaya Con Dios

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Thank you UCSD for honoring these two beautiful girls  Anna, you are still hugely missed, but most of all you will continue to be LOVED. Congratulations to these beauties. Rest In Peace Graduation Announcement for Anna and Amanda Yvette Tanner Via Facebook

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Hi Anna, We are so proud of you and Mandy’s achievements and what you accomplished in your short 21 years. It’s great that UCSD is honoring you both with the posthumous degrees. Kathy and I will be at Warren Mall at the bottom of the snake path at 5pm this Friday June 8. Perhaps others […]

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