She was my cousin. She was beloved and special. There is never a day that we will forget about her. She was smart beautiful from outside and inside. I am so glad to have met her and see what a wonderful human she was.

My dearest Digna, I can't believe its 22 years already, you are surely missed. I will always cherish our friendship 4ever. RIP!

My dearest Digna, I can't believe its 20 years already. I still miss you so much and your morning calls. I will always cherish our friendship. RIP!

Sandra, I will always remember your letters of encouragement while I was in Paris Island that helped me go through Matine Corps boot camp. You have been missed tremendously, I cannot believe it’s been 18 years. Miss you Girl!! Your friend, GySgt Henry Coy USMC Retired

It has been 13 years and I still miss Sandra like the very first day. I can still remember our last conversation by telephone planning a meeting between us and how it never got realized. I know that Sandra is in a better place right now looking at us and waiting for us to get united with her and God. Rest in Peace my lovely cousin. I will never forget you.

Digna - Sandrita; I always remember you, I want you to know (you already know, you're an angel in heaven), that I keep your picture on my dresser drawer, along with other friends who I sorely miss. Every time I pass St. Peter's I remember going to Mass with you, I love the bond we share in our Lord Jesus. Every St. Anthony feast day, I also remember you - June 13! We always remember you at home and think deeply about your Mom and Ingrid. Please pray for us in heaven, we miss you and your beautiful smile! Con mucho carino, siepmpre!

DEAREST SANDRA, EVERY TIME, 9/11 COMES AROUND, I BECOME HEAVYHEARTED TO THE THOUGHT THAT YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US AND I FIND MYSELF FEELING YOUR PRESENCE SOMEHOW. THERE'S NEVER A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK OF YOUR SMILE, YOUR LAUGHTER, YOUR GENEROSITY AND GRACE. YOU WOULD BE AMAZED AT HOW MUCH MY DAUGHTER ANDREA LOOKS LIKE YOU AND EVEN WHINES LIKE YOU; SO I'M CONSTANTLY REMINDED OF YOU THROUGH HER. I SEE ALOT OF YOU IN HER. SHE'S A DETERMINED STUDENT, LOVING AND CARING PERSONALITY JUST AS YOU WERE..FOR THAT, I THANK GOD.I SOMETIMES NOTICE THE LOOK ON YOUR PARENTS FACE WHEN ANDREA IS AROUND THEM, IT'S LIKE HAVING THEIR CHILD BACK SOMEHOW. GOD BLESS & I LOVE YA BABE, ANACELIA R.

My dearest Digna you don't know much I miss you, I think of you often and talk about you. I miss those morning calls complaining or just to say hello. You will always be in my heart and one day we shall meet and give each other a big hug like we did the last time I saw you. Love you always Your Friend Sylvia

It's 2006, and it still feels like dream that I now realize, I will never awaken from. Sandra is in that dream and she's telling me to move on, but never forget her and then I realize...It's not her who is telling me; but my heart who is telling me never to forget...This is for u sandra. My tears will never stop flowing for u cause u were the sister I never had. But, I can say I had the honor of knowing you dear cousin, friend, sister. Te amare por siempre y nunca olvidare quien Sandra Rivera era en los ojos mio. Bless us now and watch over us and our children; u are their guardian angel now and ours.

Digna Sandra: When I first met you, you was only a baby, Then you became a beautiful young girl with a smile that I'll never forget. Then you became a wonderful lady and still that smile. Sandra your uncle and I miss you so much, But we still have the memories, Like the parties and the parks and your smile. your are gone but we will never forgetyou. You will always be in our hearts forever until we meet again. Love your aunt and uncle Gladys and Gusin.

Dear Sandra, As I sit here thinking, I can't help but think of your smile. It always lit up a room when you walked in it. We grew up together and I always tell people of stories of our growing up together and how we were so close; It was me, you, and ingrid and we had some really cool times. I still remember when we used to go to flushing meadow park - We practically lived in that park. Anyway, I just wanted to say that I will never forget you and the way you touched so many of our lives. You always made everybody so proud to just to be around you. I love you sandra and always will....R.I.P Love always, Anacelia Rivera,cousin

Digna was a dynamic and humble person. She was very generous to the family she tried to help everyone from Puerto Rico to Honduras. Education was a priorty to her and encourage her family members to continue their education as well as her friends. Digna was a claim specialist at Marsh, she also attended John Jay College, and certified broker. We will miss Digna, but she will not be forgotten. R.I.P Ingrid Rivera, Sister

Although the last time i've seen Digna was when we were kids, Im sure she's very missed by everyone she crossed path with. I've been trying to get in contact with her mom since we found out. Please if there is anyway to get in touch with her, pass this message to her, we would very much like to get in contact. Our Deepest Condolence, From the Nunez Family

Digna is very much loved and missed by all her friends and colleagues. Her quiet dignity and the innocence of her beautiful smile will always be etched on our minds. Though she is no longer with us in the physical, her essence, her spirit will remain with us until we meet in the great beyond.