Krysta, daughter of Bill and Chris Hankee, collapsed while exercising in a gym in New York City in September of 2007, at the age of 22, and died a few days later. She loved her friends, family and community. She graduated from Northwestern Lehigh High School in 2003 where she excelled as a student and athlete. Krysta attended The American University in Washington, D.C. for two years and was a member of the American University Field Hockey Team (Patriot League Champions). She was a Patriot League Scholar Athlete both years. Krysta graduated from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University in Manhattan in 2007, with a degree in Marketing and Foreign Business. Upon graduation she secured employment as an assistant project manager at Triangle Equities of Whitestone, New York where she worked until her tragic death.
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Uncle Bill and Aunt Chris:
It is nice to see this tribute to Krista… I think of my cousin and all you guys everyday… She is always in my prayers. Take care and God bless.
Brad
Dear Brad,
Thank you for thinking of us. Hope all is well with you.
Love,
Bill and Chris
This website is wonderful, it’s a fitting tribute to Krysta..the pictures are great too..I’m sending it along to as many people as I can…Love u guys!
Jenn
Chris & Bill — this website is such a wonderful tribute to Krysta! Love the pictures. What wonderful memories. She is in our thoughts every day. Love you, John, Mare & Emily
The website is fantastic – you did a wonderful job as usual. And we think of Krysta every single day. She (and you also) are in our hearts and thoughts forever…We love you – Tim, Priscilla, Erin and Kelly
Bill, Chris & Kyle~
After viewing this webpage I couldn’t help but leave a reply.
I will forever Remember Krista, first a the shy freshman, then the confident beautiful women she blossomed into as a senior. I will always remember her positive attitude she had for me in Jr High when she was the one and only goalie..what a Talent she proved to be in the classroom and on the field.
I am saddened by your loss, but grateful I had the opportunity to know her and your family. Her spirit flows as bright as her smile. I will look forward to the golf tourney…Patty (Berger) Mengel
I want to once again express our appreciation to Mr.and Mrs Hankee for the opportunity they have afforded our daugther on behalf of their lovely daughter Krista. On July 9th we were speechless when Mr. Hankee called to tell us that the award had been doubled. We want everyone involved to feel confident in knowing that without reservation, we can attest to the fact that Morgan will bring pride to their endeavors and will prove to be an examplary recipient for Krista’s scholarship.
We are also proud that there seems to be many ties to Krista though our family. Krista graduated, from Northwestern HS, with Morgan’s cousin, Morgan will be attending Albright with Krista’s cousin and our oldest daughter was a graduate of American University.
Once again thank you to the Hankees and to everyone who has made this scholarship possible.
Vickie, Brian and Morgan Snyder
Your website shines through with the light that Krysta always illuminated!! What a beautiful and heartfelt opportunity for all of us to connect to you and to each other as we continue to move through our feelings of loss. Much appreciation for your countless and tireless hours of devotion to creating this site. We are honored to be a part of your life then, now and forever!!!
Thank you for sharing in all the wonderful memories, for allowing us to be there for you, and for contributing so much meaning in our lives.
You know we love you!
Mike, Nanc and Brad
I miss you.
I just wanted to stop by and say…….KRYSTA I MISS YOU DEARLY!! I still have your pic on my desk and look at it everyday!! I cannot believe that 2.5 years have gone by already!! You may be gone but you are certainly NOT forgotten!!
I LOVE AND MISS YOU LOTS!!! RIP FOREVER……….
XOXOXOXOXO
LOVE ALWAYS,
Kelly
Bill & Chris,
Thank you for inviting me to present the 2011 recipient of the TeenWorks Community Service Scholarship to Kelly Boyd. I was honored to know Krysta, even for a brief time but her life lives on through all she touched. You and Bill are an inspiration.