Ann Marie Neeley Facebook Post - January 3, 2023
I had a friend named Claire VanLandingham, who was a bright light in this world. She was intelligent, kind, compassionate, empathic, beautiful, giving, silly, gracious, and an all-around special and wonderful person. Five years ago (I can't believe it's been so long already) she was killed in an act of domestic violence. She did so much good in so little time and it hurts to miss out on what else she would have accomplished and done to help make this place better. I had hoped to help her get her baby latched one day. My heart breaks on this, the fifth anniversary of her death. Grief sucks and I miss her so much it hurts. Rest in love, dear Claire. I love you.
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Gigi Nieto One-year anniversary Facebook Post - January 2, 2019
"Today was a very difficult day, as it marks one year since one of my greatest friends was taken: Claire, who will always be an example of love to me.
Violent acts have no reason and taking someone's life by violence should NEVER happen. Domestic violence is a very serious problem worldwide and it strikes when we least expect it, marking the lives of so many people forever. I feel so angry and so much more sadness thinking about this but still, I try to remember our friendship, local jokes, deep talks and everything nice.
Let's work every day to be a kinder, more helpful society, filled with acts of love, hugs, laughter, dancing and kindness. If everything around us seems to be wrong, let us be that spark of light that illuminates life.
I miss you so much Goldie
#TwinSisters #BeMoreLikeClaire"

Hanover Vint Memorial Facebook Post - January 13, 2019
"Our sweet girl's memorial card has stood on this table for exactly one year today. I thought maybe it's time to start looking forward, but couldn't bear not seeing her precious face every day from here on. I choose a frame to complement the one holiding Micky's mother's pick and I trimmed down Claire's memorial pic. As I was fitting it into its frame, i realized that YOU gave me the frame as a gift when we all lived in Terre Haute, Shannon. A beautiful gift surrounding a beatiful soul.

February 19, 2019 FaceBook Post from Cierra Johnson
Today's #TributeTuesday comes from Cierra Johnson
"It’s been a tough day at school/work/practice, and you see them. Your favorite classmate/co-worker/teammate that brings you so much joy walks in the room, and you already feel more at peace. That’s who Claire was for me. A friend and classmate who brought so much joy and laughter even on a difficult day. She loved others deeply-- her family, friends, patients, classmates, strangers. I heard her stories of you all, and she had some pretty hilarious and wonderful people in her life. She was a listener. She would ask someone a question about themselves and take in their response with so much respect. She’d hear you make a comment that you love anchors because of a favorite verse of yours, and months later, she’d get you an anchor charm for Christmas. She was someone who celebrated others--with kind words, cards, congratulations, cupcakes, and showers. She was full of empathy. Even the most calloused person could leave Claire saying, “Maybe there’s something going on in his/her life that we do not know about.” She was a doer. Claire juggled dental school, being a Big Sister, volunteering, working at her church, and her time with family and friends as gracefully as her dance moves were. Looking back on the way she lived her life, I have learned that it’s important to not just speak kind words to people; we must do for others. Claire loved her community and took action as a response of her love. Thank you for believing in me, for your silly impressions, for making me laugh in the lab at midnight, for Just Dance parties with Jerry, for your baked goods, for your listening ear, for attempting to scare our classmates, for saving me my favorite Panera bagel when AAWD was selling them in the mornings, for dinners, for trips to the park, for picking me up when I was afraid to drive in the snow, and for showing all of us what it looks like to use our hands, feet, and hearts to give away kindness. I hope you know just how loved you were, Clairebear. "
#BeMoreLikeClaire
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Shared from Shannon VanLandingham on FaceBook - June 18, 2019
What Better way than to give tribute to Claire through putting words into action.  
"Miss V got the 'Most Helpful' award from the Aides at Day Camp last week.  When I congratulated her, she shrugged like no big deal and said, 'Well, Grandma, ya know, #BeMoreLikeClaire.' She sure inherited her Aunt Claire's kind heart, work ethic, and giving spirit."