This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Tara Nagel who was born in Faribault, MN on September 14, 1980 and passed away on November 10, 2005 at the age of 25. We will remember her forever.
Tara had found her vocation in working with companion animals and was an angel to the pets that were lucky enough to be under her care. Tara was such a kind, caring and compassionate person, that we are sure she has moved onto something bigger and better. Yet, her loss leaves a huge emptiness in our heart and we are overcome with sadness. We will forever miss our friend...
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How lucky we were / Tom Hull (acquaintance)
It will soon be two years since that tragic day on which we were visited by emotional pain of an unbelievable and overpowering intensity. In the blink of an eye, we had lost a source of prolific inspiration, happiness, and joy. In the day...
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Wisdom / Tom Hull (acquaintance)
On this website there have been many references to Tara's love, kindness, compassion, generosity, etc. And rightly so, of course.Yesterday I witnessed an interaction between three people which somehow reminded me of something Jessica Nagel said...
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In our hearts forever / Elisa Eckert (friend)
Many times I feel your presence. As if you are thanking me for loving your animals. Ruthie and Elle have now become apart of my family and I am the one who should be thanking you! They bring me great joy and I love them as much as I believe you did. ...
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Miss you / Amy Herrington (friend)
Tara, it was this night last year that we were with you. Many of us were with you. That was a good night for so many people including you. We had a great time that night. We just never thought that we would lose you...ever. Continue >>
Missing you.... / Michelle Dormady (Friend)
I miss you and think of you everyday. Nothing will change or bring you back and all I can do is hang on to the great memories we had together and keep your inspiration for life alive. There are so many people that cared so much for you and will...
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Day of Darkness; Legacy of Light / Tom Hull (acquaintance)Read >>
You made a difference / Tom Hull (acquaintance)Read >>
Tara's lifes work As most people know, Tara loved animals. She was dedicated to helping all of God's creatures. She often fostered and bottle fed orphaned kittens. She had 3 cats of her own, but the most important animal was her dog Benny. Her and Benny found each other August of 2003. Benny was always by her side and was her best friend. She needed him at that time in her life and Benny needed her as well. Benny is a special dog that only trusted Tara.
Tara always wanted to help the animals that no one else would want. One of her goals in life was to start a Black Dog Rescue. The reason is there are more black dogs out there that simply do not get homes... she was always fond of the less fortunate and helpless animals. Tara would do anything to see that the helpless animals had a chance.
Tara started work at Country Kennels on August 11, 2003. She started working in the kennels as an animal care technician. Tara quickly became a role model to many employees through her hard work and dedication to the animals in her care. She was promoted to Kennel Supervisor in 2005 and is one person who we can never replace. Her love and compassion for the animals in her care gave Country Kennels the repuation for being more than a boarding kennel. She was dedicated and volunteered at every event that was held by Country Kennels. Tara was more than a co-worker for most of us, she was our friend.
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