Today the people of my town lost our beloved chemistry teacher and athlete, Mrs. Cynthia Pool. She died in Montana after being hit by a car while riding her bicycle, which is something she loved passionately.

She was one of the only teachers I have ever had who cared about my grades rather than her payment. She tried hard to make sure that I did not fail her tests and she offered help whenever I was depressed.

We all loved Mrs. Pool though quite often we didn't treat her fairly. Our class often took advantage of her kindness and I honestly wished we had shown her better how much we cared before it was too late.

Please, if you are reading this, take a moment of silence for the best Chemistry teacher the world has known and every other person hurt in a bicycle accident. Be sure to let everyone who has ever made you smile, or touched your heart, know how much you care about them. You never know how much time you have left to do that. Smile at someone every day and do what you can to help others. It is true that you never know exactly what you have until its gone.

Mrs. Pool, thank you for everything you have done for us! You will be missed and know that we are taking our time to cherish the memories of you and all that you have done fore us. Keep riding, Mrs. Pool!

R.I.P. Cynthia Pool