I was working with Caryl when she found out about the cancer. It was really a shock to even her, as she had assumed that it was only a gall bladder issue initially. Things progressed suddenly after she was diagnosed. I went to visit her in the hospital, and she was the same bold, vibrant woman, just stuck in an ailing body. She told me that she wasn't scared...just a little surprised to find that her time was less than she had thought. She told me that she wanted to get a bottle of liquor and float away to sea in a little sail boat.

Those who knew Caryl, knew that she was bold and said how she felt without inhibition. When she was mad, you knew it. When she was sad, you knew it. She told jokes that would make you laugh so hard you thought you would pee. She made friends with strangers, and treated them like she had known them forever. She gave advice that was always straight to the point. She talked about all of her dreams and hopes, and had faith still that she could accomplish them all. And she did accomplish anything she tried to do. She was talented, creative, witty, charming and invaluable to the world. Never have I met someone who was confident enough to be themselves regardless of what others thought. Although Caryl took me on an emotional roller coaster ride, I still believe that the world is less colorful without Caryl P. Weiss.

See you on the other side, Admiral.