Remembering Notre Dame Prep alum Yeardley Love
This morning, a 22-year-old University of Virginia lacrosse player and Notre Dame Prep alumna died in her apartment in Charlottesville, the apparent victim of an attack, according to police. A Chevy Chase man, who is also a lacrosse player and UVA student, has been charged with her murder.
I have been working on the sad story today of her death, but I wanted to pause to give NDP graduates, students and teachers and anyone else who knew her a place to write about their memories of Yeardley. What do you remember most about her?






Comments
Yeardley used to babysit me and my brother and my sister and some of our friends a few years ago. She was an awsome babysiter and a great friend.
Posted by: Colin Kosco | May 3, 2010 6:41 PM
Yeardley used to babysit me and my brother and my sister and some of our friends a few years ago. She was an awsome babysiter and a great friend.
Posted by: Colin Kosco | May 3, 2010 6:41 PM
Without a doubt, i will always remember her kindness and smile. NDP '06 misses you Yardley.
Posted by: AAA | May 3, 2010 6:45 PM
I did not know Yeardley Love personally but NDP sisters are forever. May God help her rest in peace. She will be in our hearts forever.
Posted by: Ariel Hanke | May 3, 2010 6:51 PM
I, like Ariel, didn't know Yeardley personally, but I do know that for two years we walked the same halls (until she graduated). I consider all NDP girls my sisters, and with that, Yeardley will forever be a sister of mine. Rest in peace, Yeardley.
Posted by: Kati Asbury | May 3, 2010 7:28 PM
Yeardley is an incredible person. i have known her for over 10 years and she is one of a kind. Anyone that knows her and the entire Love family would say they are some of the nicest people you will come across. A very charismatic, fun-loving, beautiful girl. She will be missed by many, my heart goes out the Love family.
Posted by: Jimmy | May 3, 2010 8:13 PM
She was always so happy and smiling. She would light up my day at practice.She was the kindest person. Rest in Peace Yeardley.
Posted by: Anonymous | May 3, 2010 8:22 PM
I have always heard of her athletic ability on the lacrosse field and find myself deeply saddened to here of her death. She was always intelligent and so vibrant. She will be greatly missed. NDP Sisters forever.
Posted by: NDP Grad | May 3, 2010 8:34 PM
One of the most beautiful, talented and outgoing girls. A true NDP girl at heart and one of the friendliest people I had the pleasure of spending years with at Notre Dame...RIP Yards <3
Posted by: C. Farley | May 3, 2010 8:34 PM
I hope that those who knew Yeardley receive the loving thoughts and prayers from everyone who is hearing about this.
Posted by: Jane Kelly | May 3, 2010 8:43 PM
The loss of an NDP alumna is huge loss to the NDP community; a community that knows no boundaries. My thoughts are with Yeardley's family and friends, NDP faculty and fellow alumnae.
Posted by: D. Rafaeli '84 | May 3, 2010 8:54 PM
Yeardley was such a ray of sunshine. I was lucky to be her classmate at NDP and she was truly spirited, always a smile on her face. There was never a dull moment in any of the classes we shared and she'll always be in our hearts.
Posted by: Kelly Burns | May 3, 2010 9:15 PM
I will never forget Yeardley, she always wore a smile from ear to ear. My most fond memories of Yeardley was spending 3 years in Chorus class with her...She always made me laugh because she would try to sing and her voice really stood out! :) She touched a lot of people and will never ever be forgotten.
Posted by: Courtney | May 3, 2010 9:21 PM
I didn't know her. She is a beautiful woman.
We have to fight for her. And the many victims of senseless acts of murder that take place in America every day. God be with you. Jesus walks with you.
Posted by: Dondi | May 3, 2010 9:27 PM
Class of double blue. She's one of the sweetest people anyone could meet; a radiant smile and those huge pearl earrings.
Posted by: Scotter | May 3, 2010 11:24 PM
All of our thoughts and prayers are with Yeardley's mom, Sharon and sister, Lexi in this tragic time. The Love family is one that everyone should have the privilege of knowing. Caring, compassion and thoughtfulness are just of few of the wonderful qualities that Yeardley projected; along with her beautiful smile. We will always remember and love you Yeardley!!!!
Posted by: Leigh Erlandson | May 4, 2010 1:22 PM
This is so sad. My heart goes out to her family and friends.
Rest In Peace, you left the world too soon.
Posted by: jacq anna | May 4, 2010 2:04 PM
Memories are what bring a smile to my face about beautiful Yearley today and as a young girl attending St. Joseph's in Cockeysville, her and sister, Lexi with my daughters Anne and Meredith. So sweet inside and out. My prayers are with the family.
Posted by: anne gurley sanner | May 4, 2010 2:53 PM
Thinking of Yeardley during Gym Meet practice still brings a smile to my face. After we taught everybody the songs, she'd be the one in the halls, in homeroom and in class singing and singing and singing..LOUDLY! and always with a smile, encouraging all the other girls to join in. And they would. She had that spirit about her. So contagious, so rare.
Posted by: Erin McDermott | May 4, 2010 4:13 PM
Patrick's Restaurant In Cockeysville, MD reaches out to the entire Love Family during this tragedy with prayers & hopes of better days filled with loving stories of Yeardley.
Posted by: Carole Brosso | May 4, 2010 7:25 PM
It is a shame that a life can be gone in an instant. One thing I have learned while following this story is that tragedies happen to people that remind me of myself. To anyone reading this, life is way too short and you never know what will happen tomorrow. Love unconditionally and live to your fullest potential. RIP Yeardley, You symbolize how fragile life can be, and I hope Heaven is a perfect place for you.
Posted by: Anonymous | May 4, 2010 8:13 PM
I did not know Yeardley but I can see in her eyes and in her smile that she was a beautiful young woman. My heart is filled with sadness for her family during this most difficult time. May the joy that she brought to them, and to others warm their hearts forever. Much love, Carlyn
Posted by: Carlyn | May 4, 2010 8:29 PM
This angers me so much....Why should anyone kick doors down and hurt an innocent person...Not intentional oh really....The person should pay dearly....
This girl's family will never see her become an adult and do great things... Her smile does shine and I don't even know her.....The one thing I was taught by my parents is control, restraint of one's anger....
males only seem to know how to get what they want by force......It's a damn shame how the world has become........
Posted by: Robyn Martin | May 4, 2010 9:13 PM
I hope that Yeardley's family and friends will stand up against Domestic Violence. She was a bright light taken much too soon. Prayers and thoughts for her family.
Posted by: B | May 4, 2010 9:17 PM
I don't know Yearley, but I know physical abuse and I am so sorry that in 2010 women are still being victimized at the hands of their male lovers. May God comfort her family and teammates. My prayers are with you.
Posted by: KitaM. | May 4, 2010 10:00 PM
I am the PA Announcer for Maryland women's lacrosse. I remember Yeardly well as someone who was very vocal in supporting her teammates. My Prayers are with the both her family and the Virginia lacrosse family.
Posted by: Steve Murfin | May 4, 2010 10:16 PM
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY! I DONT KNOW HER BUT I AM SADDENED BY THIS! SHE LOOKS SO BEAUTIFUL, AND SWEET! I CAN TELL BY HER SMILE SHE WAS A GOOD GIRL. I CANT IMAGINE THE HEARTBREAK HER FAMILY MUST FEEL. I HAVE DAUGHTERS OF MY OWN AND THIS IS BREAKING MY HEART. THE LORD WILL MAKE SURE HE PAYS FOR WHAT HE DID. AND HOPEFULLY THE LAW AS WELL! HE SHOULD BE PUNISHED TO THE FULLIST EXTENT.
Posted by: melissa | May 4, 2010 10:39 PM
I am a mother of a 22 yr old graduating this Sat from college and I cannot imagine the grief and anguish for both sets of parents. This young woman appears to have been a shining beam in many lives. May that be of comfort to her family and her friends. You rarely hear of someone so young being described as an angel...prehaps she was...here to teach all of us. Many blessing to this child and her family. Mrs. P
Posted by: A.Parvin | May 4, 2010 11:48 PM
I did not know Yeardley. But my deepest thoughts and prayers go out to her , her family,and her friends. God Bless You All.
Posted by: Laura Spicer | May 4, 2010 11:55 PM
I did not know Ms. Love but I came acorss this story on the internet After reading it and seeing what people are saying about her I felt it was necessary to post something. She seemed like a wonderful person and it is sad that this happend. TO HER FAMILY : Even though I do not know you I will keep you in my prayers. I lost my mother in October and I know how hard it is to loose a love one. The pain never goes away but over time gets easier. I am so sorry for your lost of a daughter and a good friend to many. May she rest in peace.
Posted by: Shauna Rice | May 5, 2010 1:54 AM
WHY?? WHY?? WHY?? WHAT in the world is going on with our young people today? I am a 68 year old grandmother raising a 10 year old grandson and I am soooooooooo afraid of what I might have to face with this young man. My heart is broken at our young society and I cannot understand what is happening. My heart goes out to BOTH young people and their famlies and I hope that they can get through this.
Posted by: GLORIA STONE | May 5, 2010 10:11 AM
Yeardley Love, our halls will forever remember your smile as you strolled through them. As NDP girls, we share a bond of sisterhood that cannot and will never be broken. As for yeardley's mom and sister, the entire school prays for you.
Posted by: Anonymous | May 5, 2010 11:58 AM
I didn't know this young lady. I would like to extend my condolences to the family and friends of Yeardley Love. Sigh
Posted by: Carolyn Bond | May 5, 2010 12:34 PM
I don't know Ms. Love, but I read her story and have seen what people that knew her have said about her and it makes me so sad that her life was taken away. Her family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers
Posted by: Lisa | May 5, 2010 3:24 PM
I'm confident and assured that Yeardley had broken this relationship because of the authenticity of her loving spirit- recognizing that darkness has no rightful place in a life filled with light...She honored what she had been taught at home, church, and school: that her life was valuable and meant for good- and not to be wasted with less. Unfortunately, her murderer did not honor those qualities. May God forgive him and give us the ability to do the same. Yeardley's legacy of Light has already and forever will banish the darkness of this episode and it's aftermath- we have to be a reflection in her honor! Love one another as He has loved us.
Posted by: Lori | May 5, 2010 3:28 PM
yeardley was a great babysitter,a great freind. i will miss her very much in the memorys long ago we shared. yeardley was great i will be there hoping that you are wathcing out for me i know that i am a young 9 year old but yeardley was the best out of everyone that babysat!! but i don't go to this school but i know that we all will miss you from the day we met you from the day that you have rested R.I.P
Posted by: grace | May 6, 2010 9:14 PM
I pray for both families, but I can't tell you how much my heart aches for Yeardley's family. They will never see her graduate or walk down the aisle, or see her have a family of her own. I pray for her soul and that God takes her into His arms and loves her forever. God Bless all of us because we are surrounded by so much hatred and violence. Margaret Pfeiffer
Posted by: Margaret Pfeiffer | May 6, 2010 10:45 PM
My prayers go out to this precious child's family. May her father John hold her closely and lovingly and forever protect her in heaven. It saddens me to hear of the evil that people are doing to others these days. It is so senseless. I will forever be touched by those innocent, wide blue eyes. Rest in peace angel girl.
Posted by: Brenda | May 7, 2010 4:00 AM