FIU Phi Sig Passes Away

[FAUNikki]

<b><i>I got this email this afternoon and figured I wouldp= pass it on to the sisters on greekchat. I am not sure about all of the contact info if anyone wanted to send a blue card or their condolences, but this chapter is about 45 minutes away from mine so we feel the sadness since we have events with the chapter where the girl was a member.</i></b>

As you girls may know last night a girl by the name of Janelle Bertot passed away last night.. she was a phi sig @ FIU...tomorrow is the viewing..if anyone is interested in going the Nova chater (theta xi) will be going as well.. here is more info:

the viewing is tomorrow at 4pm in sunrise. i am getting the info in about an hour of exactly where it is at. Her name was Janelle Bertot. She was the alumnae chair and jboard rep. She was freshmen of the year last year she was initiated in fall 2003. Larissa (Archon of Delta Kappa) was really upset. Our chpater is bringing red roses and we are getting a Blue card made. If you are interested we are meeting at Nova tomorrow at 4pm in front of dorms. Call me for any questions.
LITP
Juli

BTW if you plan on going please dress in ALL BLACK and wear your pin


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LITP
~*T!ff*~

[SapphireSphinx9]

ohmigod! how sad!!!

what happened? she was so young!!!

her family and sisters will be in my thoughts and prayers...

[jess_pom]

Article

Here's a link to a beautiful article about the accident.

[PhiSigCoco]

My heart goes out to the chapter, her family and friends. I can't imagine! That is so sad.

[ladybug_luv]

My prayers go to her family and friends that have survived her! It affects us all the way across the country! Much luv and support to her chapter!

[A Random DphiE]

Although i am not a member of her chapter, i knew her and many of her sisters...

it has been a long hard week thus far, but they will not be forgotten.

[phisigduchesscv]

This came across the listserv for alum. According to the article in the Miamai Hearld, the carbon monoxide poisioning was as a result of a poorly maintained exhaust system in the vehicle that they were in. Please if you are driving an older vehicle make sure you exhaust system is okay.

Carolyn

I am very sad to report that Delta Kappa (Florida International
University) collegian Janelle Bertot was killed on Saturday evening of carbon monoxide poisoning. She was with the President of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, who was also killed. Please keep Janelle's family and friends as well as our sisters at FIU in your thoughts.

Condolences can be sent to the Delta Kappa Chapter at
Phi Sigma Sigma
Unit #28
PO Box 654607
Miami, FL 33265

Below is another message, this one from the Director of Alumnae

Ladies,
Please join me in sending condolences to the Delta Kappa chapter on the loss of sister Janelle Bertot.

Unfortunately, many of us have had experience in dealing with the loss of a sister, either within our collegiate chapters, or within a chapter we advised, or within our alumnae circles. I'm sure those of us who have been in any of those situations remember the outpouring of love and support from our fellow sisters, and how it shone like a beacon through the darkness, letting us know
that we would not be alone on our journeys out of sadness. Even if you have not had that experience, your words of condolence and sympathy will help to ease the way for these collegians.

We can't make this tragedy disappear, but we can do our utmost to support the chapter through this time. Whatever support we can offer the chapter, whether that be in the form of flowers, cards, or prayers, is sure to be appreciated. Please forward this information to your individual groups.

Thank you.

Fraternally,
Amy