Here is the latest. I remember seeing her doing the during our many visits to Sea World. I wish you comfort and peace! I have been going to Sea World for many many years.I have seen Dawn many times during the Shamu shows.You can just see the love she had for these whales.She was a awesome trainer & worked so well with the other trainers & animals.Sea World will be different without her.My heart goes out to all her coworkers,friends & family.May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I am so glad she had the opportunity to realize her dream - so few are granted that gift in their lives. Love, peace, and strength to your family, friends, and coworkers who are keeping your legacy alive every single day. Whales weep not". To love a animal of any kind, to trust and nuture is a great feeling and rewarding. God be with your family at this time. May the peace of god that excels all thought guard your thoughts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:7, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO FAMILY. Gone too soon RIP dawn. You will not be forgotten but remembered with every radiant sun beam that makes the water sparkle. She was one of the greatest legacies to our Andrean graduating class and we were so very proud of her. We feel you at Sea World everytime we go. And it always was! god bless her. My heart goes out to your family. Family members look on as pallbearers carry the coffin of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau at her funeral service yesterday Enlarge Giant: Tilikum is the biggest killer whale in captivity. As a matter of fact the hour or so we spent one on one w/ her, she talked mostly about Tilikum. Love, In ChristJudy B. Dawn will never be forgotten. I know her love of animals and her joy of living a life long dream will live on in everyone who's life she touched. may you find support and comfort in the days to come from god and each other. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. What a blessing we enjoyed while she was with us and now the inspiration of her life's work will continue to teach thousands of us about the wonderful world we live in. Looking at all the pictures Dawn & Tilly's bond & comfort zone was one like no other, she was an amazing person & Tilly is an amazing whale/mammal. I hope you can find comfort in the promise in the scriptures that tells us that God does understand our pain and is there to comfort us in our tribulations (2Cor 1:3,4). Seeing the Believe show was such a happy time for our family. I frequent Florida and just lost my own mother (age 60). May her friends, family, and coworkers feel God's comfort and love thru this difficult time-may you always remember her smiling face, her enthusiasim,& that she lived her dream each and every day! My deepest sympathies to all the family. SINCERELY, LAURI WELDON HOLLIS,OK. My deepest condolences to the family. May all the beautiful memories help all of you through the painful days ahead. Dawn will be missed. Thank you. I know she was the greatest friend you could ever have. Rest always in peace and know that you were loved by all you touched! SHE IS IN THE SAME CATEGORY AS STEVE ERWIN. Her love of the animals and her love of life were so evident and she had a beautiful smile. 'The stars at night are a brigh light in the sky letting you know that I am All right.' It is so sad to lose such a dedicated trainer that loved her job so much. Her personality was bigger than life! It's really sad what happened&and this shouldn't of happened. Although I have never had the oppertunity to meet her in person I could tell by the smile on her face she was special. She was well-named. You will be missed. TO DAWN'S FAMILY SHE'S TRULY AN INSPIRING WOMAN TO US ALL WORKING UP IN OUR CAREERS IN THE ANIMAL WORLD...THANK YOU FOR SHARING HER WITH US...DAWN...MAY YOU REST IN PEACE ON THE TIPS OF THE OCEAN WAVES WITH THE WHALES...THANK U FOR WHAT YOU HAVE PASSED ON AND WE WILL CONTINUE ALL THAT YOU BELIEVED IN. She was a beautiful person inside and out and we were all better people for having known her. May you and yours see that window and the beauty that your daughter and her whales gave to others ... my children love those whales, as do I, and because of your daughter, her beauty that shone through so bright and her unique special gifts, they are more dedicated than ever to learn about and educate themselves and others to these exquisitly beautiful, intelligent yet sometimes unpredictably dangerous and mysterious mammals. You made people smile and be happy thanks to your everyday work. "Little Dawn" was always smiling, eyes bright. We owe it to ourselves, loved ones and society to live our dream(s) and leave our mark(s). You now have a special angel up above. May God Bless you and your family in your time of need. -Ephraim Bosmans, Dear Brancheau Family,Our hearts are heavy with thoughts of your loss. She will be deeply missed. Rest in Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of lose..she will be fondly be remembered.. we saw her in December/09 when visiting Seaworld. Every person (and I suppose every animal) who knew Dawn was better because of it. Dawn was so inspiring and made you feel the passion she had for these mammals.I am sorry for your loss. So Sorry for your loss, For the last two years we have been to SeaWorld and my kids really enjoyed watching Dawn work with the Whales. I am deeply sorry for the lost of your loved one.Elizabeth City, NC. Several years ago I left school to enter the workforce. she sounds like a very nice lady and it is really sad that she had to die she seems nice and she is very beautiful. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dawn Brancheau Memorial Fund, c/o US Bank, Again my prayers to her family and cowokers. Dear Family & Friends,Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you all. I am very sorry for your loss and god bless you and your family. My cousin first told me about you and i would like to work in sea world to. It is really a shame that something she loved to do ended so badly.Animal trainers are such unique and talented people, that truly describes Dawn.Take to heart the thought at Psalms 34:18-"God is near..."You can feel that Death can leave a heartache that nothing can heal, just know that Love can leave a memory that no one can steal.Grant Family, "Im very sorry about the lost of this great trainer. (AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Julie Fletcher) In this photo taken on Dec. 30, 2005, Dawn Brancheau, a whale trainer at SeaWorld Adventure Park, is shown while performing. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Know that with time, things will come together and resemble somewhat normalcy.YOUR true blessing(s) is that you have wonderful friends and family to guide, support and help you through these times.Although I did not know Dawn (as many have attested to here), it should bring you peace and comfort knowing she gave and received so much love and happiness to those who were fortunate to cross her path through this journey we call life. May God strengthen and comfort all of you... May God comfort you & your familythrough this very tragic loss. 'The Brown/ Hunt Families. Dominique Michaud (CANADA, QUÉBEC,QUÉBEC CITY). God bless you Dawn and keep you and your loving friends of family in his loving arms and give you peace. We are so sad. I had recently reviewed photos of our visit to SEAWORLD & Discovery Cove, Orlando. Go with God. It was our greatest trip ever and we hope things will go on there. Autopsyfiles.org - Dawn Brancheau Autopsy Report Subject: Autopsyfiles.org - Dawn Brancheau Autopsy Report Keywords: Autopsyfiles.org; Dawn Brancheau Autopsy Report; drowning; SeaWorld trainer; Orange County medical examiner's office; Tilikum Created Date: 3/31/2010 5:46:56 PM My prayers and thoughts go out to her family.JK Orlando, FL. Bless you!!! Sorry for such a great loss. R.I.P. I work with Lauren in Michigan. May God continue to comfort you during these difficult days; but remember: There's Peace and Calm in the Twenty-Third Psalm.Prayerfully,Joan Young. May she rest in peace. Rest in peace, dear Dawn. She also loved her job and I'm sure she was great at what she did. To everyone that knew Dawn and that she inspired..family, friends, and co-workers...Thoughts and prayers lie with all of you at this time of grief. she was so blessed to live her life with these amazing sea creatures that she loved so much. We are so sorry for your loss. Thanks for your dedication to animals. She died doing what she loved(I think sometimes this remark feels hollow)communicating with a whale she possibly knew and loved in her own way. My deepest condolence to the Brancheau Family.John 5:28, 29. Scott, our prayers go out to you and Dawn's family. Keep the beautiful memories. RIP. He had great respect and admiration for her. R.I.P Dawn. What a heart-breaking story. She was always full of joy when I saw her around the park, both back stage and in the park with guests. And Dawn was simply incredible. My condolences to Dawn's family and friends. My prayers are with all of Dawn's loved ones at this time. The Neubauer Family, Woodstock, Illinois, To every door that appears to have been shut, they say God always opens a window. Thank you Dawn for your dedication to these animals. My sincerest sympathy to all of you. We want to give our condolance to all of the family, trainers, friends of Dawn, We saw her in Seaworld in 1997, and we still remember her. He gives us a Hope! Roses are red, violets are blue Dawn is in Hevan and oneday we will be too! She was an inspiration to all who were fortunate to have known her. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL Memorial services will be held in Orlando at a future date. My family and I will keep your family in our prayers. you were just so AMAZING! 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. Although we never met personally, her work with the whales brought us much joy and we always loved watching her and her bright smile. Sincerest sympathy to Dawn Brancheau's family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God bless the family at this most devastating time. GOD BLESS YOU DAWN! I am so sorry for your loss, I can;t stop crying about Dawn. She loved those animals and did a wonderful job with them. Dawn was an exceptional woman. My condolences to the family and friends. To the Brancheau and Lo Verde families:Our most sincere condolences on the loss of Dawn. love you beautiful lady. Bless you and your family. Children who will now love, understand, respect, and protect not only one of the world's most beautiful creatures, but all creatures. My prayers to the family of this wonderful woman. My heartfelt condolences to all of Dawn's loved ones. chris kennedy los angeles ca. May you find peace in your hearts that Dawn not only was a 'voice' for these creatures, but she also truly appeared happy in her profession. My family was at Sea World the Sunday before this tragic event. Animals and this system you cannot tame. Dawn was an amazing, strong women, she had charisma with the whales some could only dream of. "I still believe". Dawn had a gift and what she did came from the heart. the aquatic world was a better place with people like her there. may GOD , be with you both and all the family and friends, cathy abbey st. cloud fl. Dawn was a friend of mine, and no matter how much time had passed between us seeing each other it was like we had just seen each other yesterday. My prayer is that the family finds comfort that Jehovah God promises a resurrection of ones who have fallen asleep in death. I hope you and your family find the comfort you need from God's word the Bible. It was an honor to have known Dawn. She encourages people to truly Believe. You will be dearly missed and are loved by many R.I.P dawn :), We seen Dawn many times in her shows at Sea World while we lived in Florida. When we would be out in a big group, who would be in the middle of all the fun & laughter? She and her family are in my thoughts and prayers. Teri D. (Spring, Tx.). not a day passes by that i dont think about you! Please accept my deepest sympathies. We were at the park and saw her last show and when we heard of the accident our hearts ached for your loss. We know your pain, please keep the Faith! What a great loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Our hearts are saddened by this accident. You had a huge influence on me and you never knew it. I send my prayers and thoughts to Dawn's family. We knew her from Church and my kids absolutely loved her. Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.Sanders Family, Odessa Texas, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Sanders Family, Odessa Texas, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Dawn Therese Brancheau, nee Lo Verde, 40, of St. I didn't know dawn but I visited the park a few times and my favorite show was the shamu show. She looked like she enjoyed her job. Watching the whales, I don't believe there was any intent of the whale of hurting anybody. I remember talking with her about her dreams and then being so proud of her and watching her enjoy her passion everyday. smitham7@verizon.net. Dawn will always have a special place in my heart. My family and I would like to send out our deepest condolences,and much prayer to the family of: Miss Dawn Brancheau. What hurts us as much as losing dear Dawn is to know that the whales at Seaworld don't know it, but they just lost their very best friend and defender. She lived her dream. I went to high school with Dawn in Indiana and she is someone I always looked up to. She died doing what she loved, and now is swimming with the angels. .“May the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort” be with you during this difficult time. May the God of comfort give you some peace in your time of sorrow. God bless you all The Lawrence Family from North Carolina. Dawn was a well loved person from all around the world. I can't stop thinking about this horrible tragedy that took the life of your precious,Dawn. To the family, sorry for your incredible loss, I know your hearts are full.Dawn rest in peace. She was dedicated and passionate about her work . She has touched so many lives and we can only pray that God give her justice and His care. You will be truly missed. She had such a love for life and what she did. I doubt she would have had it any other way. May you be comforted by your family's love at this time and the hope to see her again. By almost every testament to Dawn; it's very evident that she not only lived her dream, but she also made a difference. Every time the whale show takes place, Dawn will be remembered. The orcas will miss you, too! She passed away doing what she loved to do without letting anything hold her back. The family is in our thoughts and prayers--those killer whales have lost a true friend. To assist creatures like Tilikum. Please take comfort in knowing she was happy doing what she loved. She was an amazing and beautiful person with a zest for life and unsurpassed love of animals. Your family should be so proud. my heart cry out prayers for the family she done what she loved. Her memory will always live on in the hearts of these magnificent animals! So very sorry for your loss. DAWN, YOU "BELIEVED" AND LIVED YOUR DREAM....NOT MANY CAN SAY THAT .......YOU DID IT WITH SUCH JOY AND LOVE FROM YOUR HEART.GOD HAS A SPEACIAL PLACE FOR ANIMAL LOVERS...MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FREINDS! The world has lost a precious steward of GOD's creatures. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dawns family and friends! My thoughts and prayers are with you. My brother worked at Sea World after college and since he died last year, I like to think Dawn's putting on a great show up there for all who have gone before us..Stay strong til you are "Called home"...Nancy (Braidwood,IL). She was persuing her passion, let us embrace her transition with a knowing and smiles, she is in other 'hands',We will all remember that she was happy doing that which she lived for...Live,Love,:Laugh:and :Remember::: Dawn lived her dream, loved her work, and giving to nature the compassion that is essential. I'll be coming to seaworld for my birthday in december dawn was awsome trainer and she loved her job doing what she loved to do. Interment is at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip, Ill. Memorial services will … We just saw her do the Believe show on Sunday. The funeral for SeaWorld Orlando trainer Dawn Brancheau highlighted a bright, thoughtful personality, longtime friends said. What an amazing woman. It showed. My sympathy to the family and I'm sure this is a very difficult time for you and for those at SeaWorld. Dawn seemed like a lovely person that I wish I had been blessed to meet. Such and unfortunate accident. Sleep sweet Angel! Saw her many times performing at Sea World. She is in the arms of the Angels. May you all be comforted by the grace of God and those around you who love you dealry. I am so sorry for the unexpected and tragic loss. I deeply regret the loss of one of our trainers who worked for so many years with marine life and the fact her life was cut short. I sincerely hope the Bible's promises for the future bring you comfort. To the entire Lo Verde family & Dawn's husband Scott:Our deepest sympathies on your loss of a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, and aunt. I love reading your stories with the whales. I am sure that the Lord has Dawn working with so many animals up there in heaven, and when He calls me home, I would feel so privileged to work with her there, too, with the animals. I would like to express my condolences to her friends and family. There is still a work that God has for us to do here. (Psalm 37:10,11 & Isaiah 11:6-9) May the God of all comfort guard your hearts. We saw Dawn perform on visits to Seaworld, she always looked like she enjoyed her interaction with the whales. I saw Dawn work/perform many many times. I will remember you for the joy you brought to others not the tragedy of your leaving us. Our prayers are with you to get through this hard time. To the Family and Friends of Dawn, I am deeply sorry about your loss. So sorry to here of such a beautiful woman. Dawn was always a light! She was an extremely good and patient person to be able to work with the animals. i am sorry about your loss too young to die. A few years ago when we were visiting Sea World, this precious woman came flying up out of the water standing on the nose of this huge whale.I glanced at the monitor just in time to see Dawn mouth the words,"Thank you Father".It blessed me so much and I have never forgotten her and the fact that she gave God all the glory and credit for her beautiful life. To Dawn's Family,What a terrible accident and shock. My thoughts are with you and also my prayers go out to you. Last summer, we saw Dawn with the whales. May GOD comfort you during your time of bereavement. MY DAUGHTER IS CURRANTLY A JUNIOR AT ANDREAN AND MY COUSIN GRADUATED WITH HER AND IS NOW A CATHOLIC PRIEST. Dawn pass doing what she Love to do. May God keep you in His care. Her laughter and smile will live on forever in our hearts.John 11:25- Jesus said" Iam the resurrection and the life. God will uphold you each day. May God comfort you and bring you peace in the days ahead.Kathy Duran, Colorado Springs, CO, The family has our deepest sympathy and you remain in our thoughts and prayers. Her dream from early childhood was our son's dream as well.How many people can say that their dream came true and that they love going to work every day? What a special person you must have been! She felt it was worth the risk, and again, she lived the way she wanted to. Our hearfelt condolences go out to the family! Our sympathies go out to her family and the ones closest to her. I saw her perform a couple of times. You are an inspiration to the world, and I look forward to meeting you one day in heaven. The Bible assures us God "is healing the broken hearted ones, and is binding up their painful spot."