Grace McDonnell, 7

Chris, Lynn and Jack McDonnell, the parents and older brother of Grace McDonnell, sent in a short statement to The Washington Post: "We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from so many people. Our daughter Grace was the love and light of our family. Words cannot adequately express our sense of loss."
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The Werdens, who live across the street from the McDonnell's, shared a school bus stop.
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Todd Werden described Grace as "a real cute little blonde girl with blue eyes ¿ a real little doll."
<br><br>-- <i>Washington Post</i><br><br>
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Chris, Lynn and Jack McDonnell, the parents and older brother of Grace McDonnell, sent in a short statement to The Washington Post: "We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from so many people. Our daughter Grace was the love and light of our family. Words cannot adequately express our sense of loss."

The Werdens, who live across the street from the McDonnell's, shared a school bus stop.

Todd Werden described Grace as "a real cute little blonde girl with blue eyes ¿ a real little doll."

-- Washington Post

View Grace McDonnell's obituary and leave your condolences.

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