Karly was one of my first friends at Susquehanna. We met at the start of my freshman year, and we instantly clicked. We were both Graphic Design majors, and loved photography, so we had a lot in common. Some of my happiest memories from my freshman year of college were with her, and I'll always be grateful for the friendship we had. Karly had such a contagious smile, which created a vibrant atmosphere. She truly did light up a room with her spirit. She was, and still is one of the most down to earth people I have ever met. She was so easy to talk to. And she could always make me laugh. Through times of my own struggles, she was there. We had so many great times together too, that I will never forget. In fact, at the beginning of the year, there were so many moments when we would cry of laughter that we had to write some down. I have a journal of mine where she wrote some of our best times together. I'm glad that I have that to look back on when I am missing her. It is a way to smile through the tears. 
Although we drifted apart throughout the year, we still managed to remain friends by the end. We were determined to survive our art classes together, and there will definitely be an emptiness in class, and at Susquehanna from her absense. I will miss her so much. I only wish that we had had more time together. You don't really know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory. I am truly saddened by this tragedy, it just is not fair that her time was cut so short. She left us way too soon. My heart goes to her closest friends and family, and everyone else who's lives she touched while she was here. Only time can heal a wound this deep. I can confidently say that Karly's bright spirit will be missed, along with her big heart. The love and connections that she left behind will live on forever. 
Rest in peace Karls 

Even though I have only met Karly once in person, she and I became friends through her roommate and my best friend, Gabbi. The Gabbi I know from home is the kind of person to have a few friends that are lucky enough to get close to her as I am, so I knew that as soon as she and Karly started to transition from classmates to roommates, to best friends, and then to basically sisters, I knew that she was someone I’d love just as much as Gab. Through countless FaceTime calls, phone calls, Snapchats, and stories that Gabbi couldn’t wait to tell me, I was able to figure out just how much of a bundle of sass Karly is- her small stature that was often the plot of many jokes was nothing in comparison to her huge personality and ability to poke fun at anyone with a witty joke right back. I can’t thank Karly enough for being there for all the times I couldn’t drive 5 hours to give Gab a hug, wipe her tears, or leave notes reminding her about what an amazing friend she is. I’d like to think that she was Gab’s “Ab away from home”. Her ability to make Gab laugh from texting her while in the same room, or from asking Gab to sweep up all the dust bunnies in their room is something that I will always remember and be thankful for. Karly made me feel like I too, attended Susquehanna, and even utilized her incredible graphic design skills to Photoshop me into a legendary picture of their group of friends, making me feel like the eighth member of their seven-person tribe. Her selflessness, generosity, and sass to match my own is something that will be missed beyond words, especially Gab and my FaceTime calls where I call out “HEY KARRRR” just to get the same response of “aaaaaaaaaaabbbbb!” from across the room. Our conversations were short and sweet, just like our time with her that I am so thankful to have gotten. Kar- thank you for being there for Gabbi when I wanted to be, and always giving her a laugh during stressful times. Thank you for making me feel like I lived with you guys from far away, and for always flashing that squinty-eyed smile that everybody loved- I’ll always be sure to order you a Caesar salad from Panera with tomatoes instead of croutons. In my birthday card, you finished by writing “can’t wait to see you in the CT soon!” Can’t wait to see you too, Karlyhorse. Pick a sunflower for me up there.

Attached is my favorite picture in the entire world. It’s no wonder Karly made it.

I love you Karly and will miss you everyday! Couldnt imagine life without you <3