Alana Renee Galarce Essay

Alana Renee Galarce was the most stunning firework to spark to life in the early morning of July 5, 1989. Despite being dissapoionted she had to miss the 4th of July fireworks to accommodate Alana’s birth, her sister Gina agreed with her parents that Alana was more mesmorizing than 1,000 explosions in the most picturesque evening sky.

Alana grew up in San Francisco and became adept in city life quickly, exploring neighborhoods from the front of her father Ed’s Muni bus. She would snack on hot dogs and reassure concerned passengers by pointing at her Daddy with pride as they asked why such a cute little girl was on the bus all alone.

Alana was never really alone. Alana made friends wherever she went. She was as adored by her peers as she

was captivated by every dog she passed. Alana never met a dog she didn’t fall in love with. She would stop random strangers to pet their dogs, or stop in her tracks to take a picture with a stray. She found the love of her life in a dog named Rica. She treated Rica as the queen she was and Rica never got angry when Alana fell in love with the dogs they would meet on their adventures.

Her oldest friend, Jenna, remembers her childhood with Alana. dressing as twins in an attempt to fool their parents because they were convinced they looked alike. Another best friend, Joaleen, remembers Alana for her selflessness. Alana would put her life on pause to rush to a friend's side if they were in need. She was the friend who would buy you Taco Bell and then clean your house, but never wash your dishes.

Alana’s mother Judy remembers the strong woman she raised and cherishes the time they spent together at a recent Beyonce concert during her Formation tour. Her baby was the epitome of strength and bravery. Alana never backed down and wouldn’t hesitate putting someone in their place for disrespecting her loved ones. Jenna recalled bringing Alana with her on a first date because she was too scared to go alone. “When I got up to go to the bathroom she made him show her his ID so she could take a picture and got his business card,” said Jenna. “She told him if he was ever mean to me she would find him. She always had my back and made sure no one ever hurt me.”

Alana was the finale of the fireworks show.

She was beautiful, brilliant and strong. It is heartbreaking to say goodbye, but she glows from heaven. Her rare and overwhelming light will shine forever in the hearts of everyone she touched. She was the most beautiful firework to illuminate our lives and although we’re left broken, we must remember that the beauty of a firework is in its transience. Alana burned bright and although her explosion has retreated into the night, the love, joy and compassion she embodied and spread is eternal.

Alana Galarce, forever in our hearts. Alana Renee Galarce was the most stunning firework to spark to life in the early morning of July 5, 1989. Despite being dissapoionted she had to miss the 4th of July fireworks to accommodate Alana’s birth, her sister Gina agreed with her parents that Alana was more mesmorizing than 1,000 explosions in the most picturesque evening sky.

Alana grew up in San Francisco and became adept in city life quickly, exploring neighborhoods from the front of her father Ed’s Muni bus. She would snack on hot dogs and reassure concerned passengers by pointing at her Daddy with pride as they asked why such a cute little girl was on the bus all

alone.

Alana was never really alone.

Alana made friends wherever she went. She was as adored by her peers as she was captivated by every dog she passed. Alana never met a dog she didn’t fall in love with. She would stop random strangers to pet their dogs, or stop in her tracks to take a picture with a stray. She found the love of her life in a dog named Rica. She treated Rica as the queen she was and Rica never got angry when Alana fell in love with the dogs they would meet on their adventures.

Her oldest friend, Jenna, remembers her childhood with Alana. dressing as twins in an attempt to fool their parents because they were convinced they looked alike. Another best friend, Joaleen, remembers Alana for her selflessness. Alana would put her life on pause to rush to a friend's side if they were in need. She was the friend who would buy you Taco Bell and then clean your house, but never wash your dishes.

Alana’s mother Judy remembers the strong woman she raised and cherishes the time they spent together at a recent Beyonce concert during her Formation tour. Her baby was the epitome of strength and bravery. Alana never backed down and wouldn’t hesitate putting someone in their place for disrespecting her loved ones. Jenna recalled bringing Alana with her on a first date because she was too scared to go alone. “When I got up to go to the bathroom she made him show her his ID so she could take a picture and got his business card,” said Jenna. “She told him if he was ever mean to me

she would find him. She always had my back and made sure no one ever hurt me.”

Alana was the finale of the fireworks show. She was beautiful, brilliant and strong. It is heartbreaking to say goodbye, but she glows from heaven. Her rare and overwhelming light will shine forever in the hearts of everyone she touched. She was the most beautiful firework to illuminate our lives and although we’re left broken, we must remember that the beauty of a firework is in its transience. Alana burned bright and although her explosion has retreated into the night, the love, joy and compassion she embodied and spread is eternal.

Alana Galarce, forever in our hearts.