Rhonda Sue Norris was my best friend in elementary school. We were both in Mrs. Nairn's class during fifth grade. The following is my best recollection of what occurred in the weeks leading up to and soon after her tragic death... "Which state are you doing your report on?" I asked. Rhonda Sue looked past me as she answered. "I don't know. Colorado, I guess." Rhonda Sue's dad had lived in Colorado and they visited every year around Christmas. We were going from our Homeroom to first … [Read more...]