Simone - We love you

Simone We love you

Simone, you are and will always be the most amazing, smart, kind & funny lady that I know. You are my right hand lady and I will be forever grateful your commitment to your position with DJS and more importantly for our friendship.

I hope that you will look at this booklet and reflect on all of the great times that we have shared over 20 years. I love you so much and truly value our time together.

Love Tam

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Dear Simone, You have been an integral part of the DJS family & its success and with that, we are sincerely grateful.

Your ability to handle any situation with absolute commitment, whilst remaining grounded, is a true testament of your integrity and unwavering strength.

The memories will always be with us and held in the highest regard.

Dave x

My beautiful Friend..

We have laughed We have cried We have talked, walked & danced You are an amazing caring friend & I love you..

Your support throughout the years was unwavering in all the times, good, bad and downright Shit!

I miss you I miss our coffee times

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I miss you screaming my name!

Know that I will think about you all the time as you have left a lasting impression on me You have fought a mighty battle and now its time to rest…

Your Friend, Kim I love you.

Hi Monie I might not have the perfect words to say but I would not trade one moment of the fun we have shared over the years. Sending you much love and peace. Love you. Your strength has always amazed me.

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Dear Simone, I feel so grateful to have worked with you. You use to scare the daylights out of me when I first started at DJS, but I soon found out what a softie you are, the knowledge you held and how valued you are. You mean so much to everyone & will always be such a big part of the DJS family.

Sending you peace & love, Mona.

Annie x

Simone, You are a warrior, your strength is admired, you have always held your head high, your positive attitude and willingness to lead a team even when you had your own struggles is very courageous, keep fighting your battle, you have a very loving and strong family that supports you, a workplace that you have had a massive impact on and I’m sure a lot of beautiful and loving friends, stay strong Simone always, sending lots of love, Kellie & Family xxxxx

Dearest Simone, just wanted to say how much you mean to ALL of us. You have always been someone we could turn to for wise advice, no matter the situation.

You truly felt like our camp “mum” — always calm, supportive, and somehow able to solve anything that came your way.

Your kindness and strength have made such a difference, and you are such a genuinely beautiful and supportive person. I feel really grateful to have had you there for us. Biggest hugs and love, Julie

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To our beautiful Simone Wow what a journey we have had!

You have been such a great inspiration & mentor who has helped me to grow within my role over the years, and I thank you for that.

I hope you enjoyed teaching us all here with your knowledge and we may be on our own without you now but we still all reflect on what you have taught us.

We really miss your little giggles and funny comments around the office and complaints whenever Pink came on the radio! It’s not quite the same without you here by our sides guiding us and making us laugh.

We all adore you and miss you and wish you were here but also are happy knowing you are enjoying your time with your family.

Peace, love and happiness to you little miss and hope to see you scooter in to see us again sometime soon.

Love Terri

My darling poops, Where do I start? I don’t quite have the words for what you mean to me but I want you to know this.

Your friendship, kindness, love and warmth have been such a beautiful part of my life, not just in the big moments, but in the quiet, everyday ways that mattered most. Our early morning chats, hair zizzing, massages, tears, laughter and hugs have left a mark on my heart that will never fade.

I am so grateful to you for sharing your fur babies with me and giving me the honor of choosing Frankie girl with you. I’ll never forget how we went there thinking we were choosing another cat—the one who was all angry, swiping and hissing at us—and somehow ended up completely falling in love with that little escape artist instead haha.

That moment feels so special to me, just like everything we shared.

Thank you for being you poops, thank you for sharing all of you with me and letting me share all of me with you. I am grateful for every moment. Thank you for loving me for me, my quirkiness and all. You have bought so much love and light into my life.

I love you beyond measure.

Lots of love from Lee Lee poopie pants

Dear Simone, I’ll always be so grateful for all the years we worked together at DJ Stringer. You were always there for me, whether it was something work-related or more personal, and that meant so much.

I also cherish all the fun we shared outside of work — from Dave and Tam’s wedding at Hamilton Island to our girls’ weekend away in Brunswick/Byron. Those are memories I’ll always hold close.

Sending you so much love. You’re in my thoughts. Love Jeanie xx

Simone, you honestly have no idea how much your wisdom and your straight-up honesty have helped me over the years. You just have this way of saying things exactly how they need to be said, you care deeply and are so kind. I’ve loved our chats – about the kids, life and everything in between over the years. Those moments and your advice meant more to me that I probably ever said out loud. You’re such a proud Mum and I know your family mean the world to you, you’ve raised amazing kids and that says everything about you. Your sense of humour is next level and you always made me laugh, and I’ll forever love our little inside jokes. Thanks for being so funny, real and so, so special. Lots of Love Neatie

My Dearest Monie, When I first started on reception, I was honestly so intimidated by you but that didn’t last long. You slowly let me in, and I’m so grateful you did.

You are one of the kindest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing, and your heart is so big, with so much love for everyone.

You became one of my biggest cheerleaders and taught me so much, more than I probably ever said out loud. Some of my favourite moments were just sitting in the chair in your office, talking about everything and nothing. I’ll always remember the joy you brought to things like Christmas in July and how you were such an advocate for our Friday lunches, always making sure our team felt like a family.

I’ll never forget how grateful I was when you took the time to come and visit me and the boys in the NICU. That meant more to me than I can put into words.

Thank you for being you, you’ve made a bigger difference than you probably realise.

I’ll always be so grateful our paths crossed, and I’ll carry a piece of you with me wherever I go. Love Jen

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Thank you for enriching my life with such wonderful memories …

May your days be filled with … peace … love & light … Susie ️ Dear Simone, You have been my office neighbour for 9 years and you are family to me!

You are the bravest, strongest, kindest person I know. I miss you so much and just want you to know I am constantly thinking about you!

Lots of love Gee Beautiful Simone, I didn’t get the pleasure of working with you but thank you for passing my resume on and helping me get the job, the past 7 months its been so nice to hear about how wonderful you are and how strong you are, and even though I haven’t known you for long, im grateful we have crossed paths, you are a fighter and an inspiration. xxx Em

“May you be at ease.

May you be at peace.

May you be free”.

Peter Hey Simone,

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Missing you & our chats Thinking of you always 🏼 Stay strong Sending you lots of love & warm hugs, Nik xxx

You are an inspiration to all of us; you encourage all woman to ensure we are healthy by keeping on top of our checkups even though you are fighting your own health. Your strength is felt by all of us.

Love Felicity

Dear Simone The chats & laughs we shared over the many years here at DJS mean so much to me and I’m very grateful for your friendship. You’re a genuinely inspiring, kind and beautiful person who shows so much strength & courage even on the hardest days.

Wishing you love, support and peace, you mean so much to so many of us.

Love Andrea Dear Simone Thinking of you and sending you so much love and peace. It’s been a privilege to have worked alongside you over the years.

Love Deb Dear Simone, Sending you love and hugs through this tough time.

You have been a strong fighter for so long and we know you are doing the same now. Thinking of you always.

Love you love Natalie

Dear Simone, It’s been a pleasure getting to know you throughout my time working at DJS. Your banter every time I would breeze through the permanent rental department always put a smile on my face. Your resilience, courage, and fighting spirit inspire everyone around you more than you probably realise. Even in the toughest times, you continue to show us what strength and grace look like. Thank you for the laughs and always telling it how it is, your candid cadence has always been refreshing and dearly missed around the office. With all the love, Sarah x It’s been so lovely working with you. Even though we didn’t work directly together, you were always sharing a laugh and bringing such positivity (even on the days you might not have been feeling it). The support of your family in the office, and the way you’ve advocated for breast cancer fundraising, is a true testament to the kind of person you are. Jess Praise Be! I don’t really have the perfect words for this but I want you to know I have enjoyed our many chats. I hope you feel surrounded by love and comfort as so many people care about you deeply and are holding you in our thoughts. Jen

Dear Simone, From knowing you when I was a little girl coming into the office and seeing you smile every day you have honestly left a remarkable impact on my life. Your lightness shone on everyone, and you have always been so kind to me. I think you are a great person and are always so good at what you do. So much love, from Saige ️

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Hi Simone, I just want to say how truly grateful I am to have had the chance to work with you. From the very beginning, you were so kind and welcoming, and such a wonderful, patient mentor to me. You brought so much warmth to the office — from your great taste in radio stations to the way you looked out for everyone like a Mum. I feel incredibly privileged to have known and worked with you. Love Kim E Hey Simone, When I was full time with Stringers for the last 10 years, I’m not sure if you noticed when I turned my radio down in my little office – I loved eavesdropping on the action out there in the resi department - the fun, the fanfare, the fights, the tears and the laughter, the joys, the trials and tribulations, and the overall, almost non-stop entertainment factor, with you as the perfect Soccer-Mum leader! These fond memories will stay with me forever. Cheers, Greg

Dear Simone, From the day I met you, I knew you were a tough cookie. At the start, I was a bit intimidated by the confident, capable and sometimes brutally honest women you are, until I got to know your softer side. When you speak about your kids with such pride, or your holidays with such joy, or provide a listening ear and solid advice to so many of the girls here.

But over time your strength has become even more obvious as you’ve fought this battle with grace. Quietly and with no fuss. You are strong beyond measure and are an inspiration to us all.

I hope you know how much you impact all of our lives and how loved and admired you are.

Court x Simone,I feel beyond grateful for all the experiences we shared at Stringers, that time in my life wouldn’t have been the same without you. You were such a huge part of my life and truly helped shape who I am today. From all the laughs and the good times, to the quieter moments where I came to you for advice, you were always there and I’ll forever be thankful.

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Your boys are beyond lucky to have you as their mum, the love and strength you have is so beyond special. Thank you for everything Simone. Sending all my love always. Grace

Dear Simone, You are not only an incredible person, but you are also a true fighter. Your strength even on the hardest days inspires me. You carry yourself with a courage and grace that shows everyone what resilience really looks like. You are deeply valued, and appreciated not just for what you’ve overcome, but for who you are every single day. Holding you in my thoughts, I feel very grateful to know you and to have shared years of laughs and conversation with you.

Sending all my love and support, Danarose

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Dear Simone, to say you are the bravest woman I know would be an understatement.

It’s been 8 years of knowing you and I’ve always felt like not only were you our fierce leader but true work Mum. You were there for me with my highs and lows and I know we have been there for yours. Lots of love for you forever my friend Tenneale

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Dear Simone, Working with you has been such a delight, and it’s been a true pleasure to put this book of laughs and memories together for you on behalf of everyone. I hope it brings a smile to your face, joy to your heart and reminds you of just how much you are loved by all. Love Janine