Speech given by Krisstin Sibley at Alicia's Memorial

Compassionate, caring, strong, charismatic, a giver, a fighter, courageous. The list of words to describe who Alicia was are endless. In life you find those few people that you can confide in and trust with everything. Alicia was one of those people to me. She’s my best friend.

As many of you know, her passions in life were dance, theater, and singing. She was amazing at all of them. She had roles in plays, musicals, had a modeling contract, and even got to be Barbie at some functions. I’ll never forget the day she called me up all excited, because she had just auditioned for the pink power ranger on T.V.

I will also never forget the day she called me and told me she had been diagnosed with cancer. Her journey with cancer was a long and difficult road. To this day I am amazed at how much optimism and strength she carried through all of her struggles. She refused to let the cancer affect her goals in life. Even during the treatments she got her bachelor’s degree and landed her dream job of a news producer.

I am honored that I was one of the people Alicia took with her through her journey. I’m a better person because of her and for how much she has brought to my life. She was an inspiration to all of us. Most of us would have given up long ago. She taught us that no matter what challenges life brings you, to never give up, appreciate each day, and live life to the fullest.

Alicia has touched so many lives. I know how much she has touched mine and I will forever carry her in my heart. You will be missed. I love you Alicia.