Jonathan, it is lovely to read your tribute to Jacinta. She was my dear friend, too. I attended the memorial today. I drove down from Seattle with the intention of spending the entire week-end. However, the memorial was so overwhelmingly moving, I high-tailed it back to my safe little haven. It was a beautiful ceremony. Stories were shared. There were many tears and just as much laughter. The Longhouse was SRO and Jacinta was right there with us.

To all who knew Jacinta McKoy, she was a guiding light of wisdom, exceptional insight and undaunting abilities to communicate her wisdom and insight. Jacinta and I met when I was a visiting faculty member at The Evergreen State College (TESC) in 1990.

Over the years, we maintained contact as I moved on and beyond Olympia. I am deeply saddened by the loss of this impeccable woman and it is with great regret that I was unable to attend the memorial service on friday: I can only imagine the great outpouring from the local community - yet as I write from many miles away, I know that her essence, nature and compassion have radiated far and wide.

To say that she will be sincerely missed by me, as she is the only comrade of mine from my long year at TESC, is a massive understatement. I share the loss of TESC community and the state of Washington community as well. My thoughts are with all who mourn her loss and celebrate her life.

Edna Williams, DC

Thank you both for your wonderful comments.

The memorial was very difficult, making it exceptionally clear how many lives she touched. Jacinta was a remarkable person, unlike any other I have ever known. She will never be forgotten.