This one is truly about the journey: Maggi and I first met on-line back in 1997 or so when we were both administrating IRC networks/servers. We then met in real life, for the first time shortly after that at a half way point between Cleveland, OH and Reading, PA. I then moved to Cleveland where we decided to set up shop in Lakewood in a small apartment. After my divorce from my first wife was finalized, we began to make plans to start own story, and soon after moved into our current home just down the block, and got married (1-20-01). It was always an amazing adventure for me, she finished my sentences and shared my thoughts - sometimes rather scarily - but I think that is why we became so close in such a short time. I have never regretted a moment that I have spent with her, even though the last few years were rather difficult, we managed to push through - her perserverance kept us both moving in a positive direction, even against some pretty tall odds.
Maggi (aka MrsDotOne) passed away quietly at our home, after a 5 year long battle with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer on Monday, June 29th, 2015. She was the strongest and bravest woman I have had the honor and privilege to know. She was a loving wife, cherished mother, and beloved sister - and a dear friend to many geocachers that we have met through the long years. She was the better half of TeamDotOne and I know she touched many lives out there, as she was the true spirit of our relationship. I just felt the need to put out a cache in tribute to and in celebration of her life, even though we haven't been too involved in geocaching in the past couple of years (due to health complications).
So what follows are some of the more touching comments and photos from her close friends, that I wanted to share (I hope everyone is ok with that). These words, along with a lot of others, have meant a lot to me in the past few days and I wanted to honor not only Maggi's life, but some of her friends and their sentiments. I thank you all for your kind words and wonderful sentiments, if it werent for that support, I wouldn't have made it through.
Jenny Guisinger (aka Team Guisinger) "Today we have lost our beautiful friend, Maggi. She was one of the most amazing people I have ever met and one of the people I respect most in this world. I am blessed and honored to call her my friend. Until we meet again Miss Maggi, I love you." — with Josh Guisinger, Michael Weiner, Maggi Weiner, Don Barnett and Liz Bokman.
Josh Guisinger (aka Team Guisinger) "Today the world lost a truly beautiful soul. Always a smile, and a positive approach, this woman always wanted the best for everyone. I sit now with a heavy heart, and tears in my eyes, and although I know that her pain is over, there will always be something missing from the caching world for me. We love you Maggi. ...and we're walkin... with The Dots" — with Scott Thomas and 2 others at Wright State University.
Brenda Thomas (aka S&B Geo) "There are no words to express. We lost a wonderful friend today. Mags you will be so missed. So loved. As Jenny Guisinger said today. Broken hearts throughout the land — feeling broken."
Ned Evans (aka Hoghunters) "We gained another angel today R.I.P. Maggi Weiner... Cancer Sucks!!!"
Anna Mary Bowers (aka SerenityNow) "It is with a very heavy heart that I share with you all the passing of our dear friend, Maggi Weiner. After a 5 year battle with cancer she went home today. Maggi was a kind, caring, beautiful woman. Her courage in the face of her disease was an inspiration to Tom and I as well as every life she touched. She has always been my hero, and will be forever. Our prayers and support with be with her husband Michael and her entire family. We will miss you more than you can ever know, Maggi!"
Robert Ross (aka Rross1973) "We'll miss you Maggi. This picture was with Kaylee when she was 5 months old. RIP — with Maggi Weiner, Tom Bowers, Anna Mary Bowers, Ariana Myers-Ross and Michael Weiner."
Lynda Kane (aka LABBOO) "Maggi (Mrs DotOne) & Davia (DiSKette) at W.E.S.T. Feb 2009."
Christy and Wally Brown (aka Lookin'Good) "We met Maggi & Michael at a Feb 29, 2008 event in Scottsdale, AZ, when they were here visiting family. It was our first week of geocaching, our first event and Maggi could tell we were unsure of what to do, so she quickly invited us to share their table. We learned so much that day! We continued to meet up with them whenever they were in town and we've had some great geocaching adventures through the years -- including an epic run on ET Highway. Maggi & Michael surprised us with a Golden Ammo Can in late 2008 at an event they held in Phoenix, and Maggi brilliantly designed our first (and very popular!) pathtag. She was so thoughtful -- she gave me an insulated bag with our avatar on it which I use constantly for road snacks and my diabetic meds. She was a special friend with a lovely, gentle laugh. We will always remember her kindness to us and will treasure her memory."
And a wonderful comment from one of our dearest non-geocaching friends:
"I just found out a person who I LOVE dearly passed yesterday. She had been battling cancer for many years but I'm still in shock. I'll always have happy memories of the many air shows we attended together, the meals we shared and the heartfelt conversations we had. Maggi Weiner, I'm happy you are not in pain anymore, I am thrilled you were able to see your daughter get married and meet your adorable Grandson! You were blessed to have such a wonderful Husband at your side through all of this! Michael Weiner, you are such a strong and gentle soul. D and I love you and will always be there for you. I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP Maggi! I love you heart emoticon!"
You are seeking a micro cache container that is hidden inside the cemetery with permission of the ECTC Foundation. Please be respectful of all your surroundings, and keep your caching to daylight hours only. The cemetery is open between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. I also placed some of Maggi's Survivor tags that she designed into the cache for fellow geocachers to grab and enjoy!
This beautiful old Cemetery is located on East 118th Street in the midst of a busy urban area of Cleveland, Ohio. For the most part, the Cemetery is inactive, there are very few new burials. The Cemetery is now owned and operated by the East Cleveland Township Cemetery Foundation. The mission of the Foundation is to own and maintain the East Cleveland Township Cemetery as a historic landmark, to restore, preserve and share the cemetery's pioneer Victorian heritage and to build a solid financial foundation for the cemetery's future. As of this date over 18,000 people have been confirmed to be buried in East Cleveland Cemetery. It is believed there are additional individuals not yet identified.
Some of the more important burials and memorials in the East Cleveland Township Cemetery include: grandparents of 'Buffalo' Bill Cody, Edward Hoffman who died as a result of the Central Viaduct Disaster of 1895, Captain John Grady who was a fireman that died as a result of a fire, some of the children who died as a result of the 1908 Collinwood School Fire, some of the victims of the Cleveland Clinic Fire, and lots of others of importance and interest.
