I wanted you to know that I worke dwith Dayna as a health educator over the course of her 100 pound weight loss journey. She was a passionate person who was committed to the diet and I'm sorry she won't reap the benefits of that but I hope she can now rest in peace with no pain and no worry.

My favorite memory of her was when a client brought a dog into the class room much to my dismay. I allowed it but Dayna noticed and quickly jumped to her feet and asked 'Are dogs allowed in class??!!' 'No Dayna, they are not.' I said, after which I winked at her and said if she brought her dog just once I might not notice. At this she flashed me the most sparkling knowing vixen little smile. It was a peek into the happy Dayna, the playful Dayna, the Dayna who felt a moment of excitement at thinking she could smuggle her dog to the class. I'll never forget that moment. It was rare in her last months to see this side of her; I consider it the true Dayna.