- from Heather Hamilton Hi Laurel. I wanted to send you my condolences. I have been thinking of you and Elise and your family since I heard of Elise's passing. You have all been down a long, difficult road that I know all too well. I know you did so much for Elise and she always seemed like such a happy, kind girl whenever I met her. You gave her so much in her short life. I hope your good memories will out-weigh the hard times. Elise will live on in your heart forever. Thinking of you during this horrible time.