Dear FACDL-Miami members,
Damaris Del Valle sent the following for our membership regarding FACDL-Miami member Dayana Nogareda:
It is with great sadness that I share the news that our colleague and friend, Dayana Nogareda, passed away early this morning at the age of 32. Dayana was diagnosed with brain cancer almost
two years ago. While many experts said she did not have more than nine months to live, Dayana—being ever the fighter—survived for 20 months until her battle with cancer ended this morning. Dayana was surrounded by her family, her boyfriend, and friends who
loved her dearly.
Those of you that knew Dayana know that she loved animals (especially pigs) and fighting for justice. She immigrated to America from Cuba as a young child. The combination of her work ethic
and natural intelligence allowed her to take advantage of everything America had to offer. After graduating from law school, Dayana became an Assistant Public Defender who worked tirelessly for her clients. She was an amazing advocate, a phenomenal friend,
and a beloved daughter and sister. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
As information about her service becomes available, I will be sure to share it with the listserv.
Damaris Del Valle
We did not know this young woman, but her untimely death serves as a reminder of the fragility of life. None of us know the amount of time granted to us on this earth. But we are reminded of the words of a lawyer who passed away recently- Philip Carlton - who was deeply religious and often said "Do not be afraid of death. Be afraid of not living a meaningful life."
By all accounts Dayana Nogareda lived a meaningful life.
Mason Kerns wrote:
Good Afternoon,
Thank you all for your support at this difficult time. I write to inform everyone that:
Dayana's viewing will be this Friday, February 28th, at 6:00 p.m., at the Caballero Rivero Little Havana funeral home, 3344 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, Florida 33135. The ending time is TBD.
and
A ceremony and Dayana's burial will be the next day, Saturday, February 29th, at 1:15 p.m., at Our Lady of Mercy Ascension Chapel, 11411 Northwest 25th Street, Doral, Florida 33172.
Please do not send flowers. Dayana wanted any money that would be used for flowers to instead be donated to charity, along with the unused portion of her Go Fund Me medical fund. I will send out a link tonight or tomorrow with details.
Best,
-Mason
Rest in Peace.
ReplyDeleteLenny Cooperman
What a tragedy; she was a fine attorney and a beautiful woman
ReplyDeleteWhat a tragedy. Dayana was a young PD in my courtroom, full of energy and vigor. She was beautiful, smart and very talented in trial advocacy. She reminded me of Gemma Cosentino, another great young PD who died far too early. My heart aches over this sad, sad news.
ReplyDeleteJudge Robin Faber
I'm not sure of the judge who wrote the above comment. But most of our readers will not know the genuine honor of being compared to Gemma Cosentino, who was vibrant, a superb litigator, a dedicated advocate for her client, and I hope I am not violating any PC rules, but a very beautiful woman and soul. Two young PDs who tragically died well before their time. I did not know Dayana but I knew Gemma and she was one in a million.
ReplyDeleteLenny Cooperman died?
ReplyDeleteI did not know Dayana except by sight but my heart aches for her family and loved ones. She always seemed to be smiling and happy.
ReplyDeleteThis breaks my heart. She was an excellent attorney and person and as a Former ASA it was a pleasure to work with her. God keep her and her family in his grace.
ReplyDeleteI was a court reporter that worked closely with Dayana. My heart breaks to hear this news. Dayana was smart, kind. and very down to earth. She always had a smile on her face and kicked butt in the courtroom. May the Lord wrap her family in his arms. What a loss..
ReplyDeleteRest In Peace Dayana ��