"Im not exactly sure what to say. Alexis was one of those people who just lite up a room when she entered it. She was one of those people that everyone wanted to be like. I know that everyone loved her. Although Lxs and I only knew each other for a couple of months, with LXS it felt like years. If i didn't know better i would have though she was an angel. For weeks I couldn't understand why the lord had to take away such a special girl. Then it struck me that its because she is such a special girl, thats why she was taken away. The lord dosen't want people like me clouding up heaven(if I make it there)he wants perfect people like Alexis. To most people who read about her death in newspaper. Or heard about it over the school P.A system. It not Alexis dying, it some tall, cheerful, blonde chick. But to a lot of people she was a lot more than that. If you can believe it. Tomorrow will be Alexis 2nd month away from us. I don't know about you all, but her death still dosen't seem real. Its like she is taking along vacation and I will see her next week. You feel like you picking up the phone sometimes and saying, 'Hey, whats going on today', but then reality kicks in and you realize you can't. I guess i will stop going on and on. ~I love you Alexis, I will remember you~"
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"Alexis, I realize that it has been nearly two months since God took you home but I still miss you terribly. Rebecca and I used to always say that Morgan looks like me but acts like her and you look like her but act like me. Funny how that happens, huh? Just remember, hippie chicks rule!! I came across a picture this week that gave me a sense of comfort. The picture was of you with santa claus when you were like three, you looked so scared (cute, but scared)! I realized by looking at this particular pitcure that you would never be scared again. Knowing this has helped me accept that you are needed by God and I know that you will do Him proud just as you have made us proud. I love you and I miss you, sweetie!Your Aunt Paige"
"Where do I start? That is a million dollar question when it comes to Alexis. I remember when I would go to visit my brother Michael and Tammy, whom I consider my sister, at their house in Hahira. The first hug always came from Alexis. I miss those hugs girl and I miss you so very much. I wish that I could turn back time and you were still here. But I can't do that. I know that when GOD called your name, you had a great big smile and a huge hug for HIM and all the angels. As your Pepaw said in his poem to you: ""Bright vibrant colors have replaces rodes of white. When you look to heaven and see flashes of coloerful light, don't be alarmed, it's just Alexis on duty tonight!"" I believe that with all my heart. I look in the sky just to see if I can see different colors. Just to see if you are there. Listen Hippie Chic just meet me at the gate and don't be late. I'll be the one with the dirt cake. Love you always, Aunt Lara"
"There is so much to say about Alexis you could probably right a book, she was the happiest, most optimistic person I ever knew. She always smiled and could make a joke at a moments notice. She was my best friend and will always be. We have made so many memories together that I will cherish for a lifetime. I dont know how I have made it through this last month but knowing that she's in Heaven makes it alot easier. Shes someone that you can never forget and I never will. I love her with all my heart and I miss her so much. I send my love to her family and friends back in Orlando and Panama City......I LOVE YOU ALEXIS!"
"Hey Alexis! it's me Kara!...The sweet, smiling, friendling Alexis!.. You were the one who got me started in cheerleading and talking about it and helping me just by stopping me in the hallway and talking to me and saying how I should try out and how I was cute and everything!.. then i made it and now i am doing great in it just by you getting me involed and helping me! I love cheerleading just as much as you did probably.And everytime I am at cheerleading practice or competitions I always think about you and how you woulld love to be here!But i know you are in a safe place right now with God and very happy I am sure of,but I miss you very much..you will always be in my heart and mind always every where i go and evrytime I am driving around and the sun shines out i just say to my self theres alexis watching after friends..aww i kno she is happy!!.. no matter what!..I Love You *Soo* much girl and you kno it!!Love Always -Your Friend- .-Kara *Le Ann* Fountain!-."
I knew Alexis for a long time. She always helped you when you were down. When my uncle died she helped me through it. I really miss her. ALEXIS I STILL LOVE YOU!!!
"Hey, I know it's been over a month but I still find myself thinking about Alexis. She was one of the happiest people I've ever met. I met her in English class when she first moved here. She always laughed at my jokes about the teacher. Everyone in my english class misses her so much, she brightened our day with her crazy but always matching out fits. She is dearly missed by all but never forgotten."
"I didnt know Alexis personally but my friend was very close friends with her. I am so sorry to hear about her and I am really touched. My mom and both my sisters dies about a month ago and so it is only me and my dad. So I want you to know that you are all in my prayers and I hope you will all get better from your greif. And to Alexis, I didnt know you but you were loved very much I can tell and even though you arent here with us anymore (in heaven instead) you will never be forgotten. We love you very much!~Chanelle"
I LOVE YOU ALEXIS I WIIL MISS YOU IWIL ALWAYS REMEBER U!!!!!!!!R.I.P!!!!!!!
Hey.I miss you soo much girl.. I hope your in a much better place now!! I LOVE YA! FOREVER AND ALWAYS~!~ ALEXIS IS ALIVE IN US TO THIS DAY!! WE LOVE YOU!!
"hi i know it's been over amonth since we lost alexis but i still think of her often. it's funny how someone you just met can impact your life so much and you never realize it until you lose them. i met alexis during her second period biology class at south lake... i wasn't even in the class i was just the teacher's aide. and even though i'm a senior i still always looked up to her...there was never a day where she wasn't smiling and she was always so nice to everyone. being the Co Captain of the varsity cheerleading squad, i also got the chance to see her try out...she was the cutest thing i had ever seen she had so much spirit and she was so excited! she made it and i was so excited for her...and even though she isn't here now i still consider her a memeber of our squad and when i'm haveing a bad day at practice or games i just think of her cheering and it makes me feel better and want to have all the spirit she had."
"Alexis Marie Batastini. I only knew her for a short time, but she made such a big impact on my life. I could sit here all day and talk about how great she was. I love you Alexis, and I always will remember the great times (and laughs) we shared."
"Alexis and i met in the beggining of 8th grade and the second i met her i knew i would love her forever!!She was always so happy and i just loved being around her. We had so much fun together!i remember the day she left to go to Orlando we were all balling and hugging,but i always thought i could talk to her any time i wanted to,and i still do when ever i start to think about her and how much i miss her!!I'LL LOVE YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS ALEXIS!!"
My name is Tony Placanica and I have been friends with Alexis since 6th grade. I found out last night that Alexis has past away. All I could remember was all the good times I had with this wonderful girl. She touched many people including me and all her friends and Family and Alexis are in my prayers. I moved to Colorado the same time Alexis moved to Florida And I kept in touch with her online. We chatted and talked about anything. It's not a good way to start the new year. I will always remember Alexis Batastini and all the fun times I had with her and her friends (mine to)!I love you Alexis and you will always be in my heart.
i am sorry for her loss...even though i don't know her my mom knows her dad... this tradgedy makes me wonder that life really is too short and that you have to live life to its fullest... and alexis makes me feel and see that she had a good life....sorry for your loss
"I can not begin to tell anyone how I feel Alexis. She was the light in all of our lives. The one thing I hear consistently is how big her smile was. IT IS!!! Alexis always had somthing wonderful to say to you. She always made you feel better if you were sad, and she always made you laugh. She did not take anyhting for grantant. Did she know that the poem she wrote for her friends would explain so greatly how we feel about her? I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason, even the most terrible things. Mabey that is why we were all blessed with the privilege to know Alexis. We had somthing to learn: Don't take life for grantant and hold dear to your heart your family. Don't let go and never forget. And the most important thing Alexis had taught us all: Be able to laugh at yourself and SMILE BIG!!!!!!!!!!!!We will forever miss you Alexis. I love you!!"
I didn't know Alexis well but I do know her Dad Chris. This is a tremendous loss for him. Please accept my sincere condollences to the family.
"Me and Alexis were cousins. She always made me laugh even if it was laughing at myself. One day me and her, Mike, Zac, and our other cousin Devin went to Universal. I hate roller coasters but they made me get on one. I was so scared but Alexis was like I will hold your hand on the ride. So what did she do hold my hand. But now she will be holding my hand always on and off the roller coaster. I loved Alexis very much and I will always miss her, but remember she will be holding your hand."
"My name is Brittany Holt, and I had just met Alexis this year when she came to South Lake High School. From the first day that we started hanging out, we loved her. She could make us smile no matter how we were feeling. She always acted so crazy and we loved every minute of it. I don't think I ever saw her get upset, even once. I love everything about her, and I really miss her alot. I wish she was still here with us, and it's really hard that she's not. She was so happy and spunky, and then we blinked and she was gone. I'll always remember all the times we laughed with her. But then we think about all of the times that she'll miss. She won't be here when we graduate, and that's going to be really hard for all of us. We shouldn't have had to say goodbye like this, it was so unexpected for all of us. I never thought that I would have to get a phone call like that, especially about Alexis. Our lives have changed forever now that she's gone, but we know she's in a better place. It hurts so much to realize that she's gone, but then we think of her smile and her meatball cheeks, and I know we all can't help but grin. I've loved her since the start, and I always will, because there's no way I could ever forget someone like Alexis. I still don't want to believe that this happened, but I'm starting to realize that God was calling his angel home."
"Alexis was a great friend and i was very luck to know her. Alexis was our Panama City friend who we always called to see if she was in town. We had many good, bad, and just plain old weird experiences. Everytime i think about i ask myself, is this for real? It is so hard for me to believe that something like this could happen in that little time. I also want to say thank-you to Mr. Chris and Mrs. Kimberly for always letting alexis go to the pool, spend the night, got to the mall, and all the other stuff we did together."