We would like to take a moment to thank you, our friends, neighbors and colleagues in our community for your overwhelming love and support over the recent loss of our beautiful 21-year-old daughter, Tara Renee Lippin.

The food, flowers, baskets, cards, prayers, kind words and comfort and company were all greatly appreciated. At this time, it is very difficult for us to express our thanks to each and every one of you individually. But we know who you are and what you've done for us in our time of sorrow and realize that there are not enough words to express our love and gratitude to all of you.

Everyone keeps asking us if there's anything they can do to help. There is, slow down and drive safe. Everyone seems to be in a rush. Take time to enjoy the beauty of life and tell each other and your families that you love them each and every day. We always did and still do.

It is a fact that most car accidents happen within two miles of your home. Our precious daughter drove to work one hour back and forth every day, in good weather and bad, on the same road that took her life. This tragic and freak accident occurred on a beautiful Friday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. during rush hour. She was only five minutes from our front door.

Denise, Neil and Jenna Lippin

Editor's note: A scholarship fund has been established in Tara's memory; therefore, should anyone wish to make a donation, please forward it to: Friends of Harmony Heights, PO Box 569, Oyster Bay, NY 11771.