December 2024 – January 2025 in emails to Sameer

I will always remember Julie for the joy she felt and shared with the world, her infectious smile, and her laughter. [Sameer: She had occasion here and there to mention how you protected her first-year when she partied.] We looked out for each other. She was my best friend at a time in my life when that is what I needed most in the world.

From Sarah Payne, Bliksem’s wife, in a December 21, 2024 email to Sameer

[A]t Bliksem’s 40th birthday party in March 2015, Julie’s attendance was a surprise for Bliksem, although the party was not. She was radiant that night and sat by Bliksem at dinner. It was incredibly special that she came. We all had an incredibly fun night.

From Bliksem, January 2025 and read by Bliksem at the Celebration of Life