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12-Year-Old Girl Who Died From H1N1 Laid to Rest

Chris Boardman

Story Created: Nov 6, 2009 at 12:21 PM EST

Story Updated: Nov 6, 2009 at 6:19 PM EST

Today Skyla Reposa-Alves was remembered for her youthful spirit and kind heart, the second person to die from the H1N1 virus in just one week's time.

It was a somber gathering for a young girl who would have been thirteen years old Friday. ABC6 Reporter John Guice has more...













Saturday, Nov 7 at 9:37 PM Derik Tutt, Atlanta GA wrote ...

My heart goes out to the family. This was a very unfortunate loss for them. You are in my prayers.

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Saturday, Nov 7 at 1:12 PM Donna & Paul DePalma, Lincoln, RI wrote ...

Carla & Stephanie, we are so sorry for your loss. Skyla was a beautiful child and is now a loving angel watching over you. Skyla will be in our hearts alway. God Bless

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Saturday, Nov 7 at 7:23 AM Desiree Dompier,Cheryl-Amy Casey wrote ...

you touched ourlives with your beautiful spirit!!! please know that your spirit lives on thru the halls at lincoln middle school{I do not speak for the school only what my child tells me} I hope you are comforted by the fact that her life enriched my childs life!thank you for touching her heart!

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Friday, Nov 6 at 11:48 PM Carla & Stephanie wrote ...

We are so sorry for your loss. Skyla was a beautiful child and will be in our hearts always. Donna & Paul DePalma, Lincoln, RI 02865

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Friday, Nov 6 at 11:45 PM Donna & Paul DePalma wrote ...

Carla & Stepahnie, I can't begin to tell you how sad we are for your loss. Skyla was a beautiful child. She is in our hearts forever.

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