More than 100 people came together on Monday, March 25 for a memorial celebration to remember the life of Trish Dionne, the USA Wrestling employee who recently passed away.    The celebration, which included a service and luncheon, was held in the West Wing Conference Center at the U.S. Olympic Complex in Colorado Springs, Colo. The setting was very appropriate, based upon Dionne's dedicated service to athletes, coaches and families through her position in USA Wrestling's National Teams Department.    Those in attendance included her husband James Michael Keister and her sons Daryl Miller and Chris Miller. Her daughter Amy was not able to attend. Included in the celebration were members of the USA Wrestling national staff, athletes from the U.S. National Teams in freestyle, Greco-Roman and women's wrestling, U.S. Olympic Committee staff and many other friends.    In February, without warning, Dionne was stricken with a severe brain aneurysm. Her condition was further complicated after surgery for the aneurysm. Trish passed away on March 13.    Friends and family shared a nice meal together. Poems that were written about Trish were distributed to those in attendance. A photo of Trish, along with flowers and her urn, were placed in the front of the room.    Mitch Hull, USA Wrestling's National Teams Director, opened the formal program. Trish had worked in Hull's department throughout her service to USA Wrestling, which began in July 1997. Hull thanked the U.S. Olympic Committee for its support and cooperation in helping make the celebration possible.    "Within wrestling, we talk about it being a family," said Hull. "This is never more apparent than when we have a tragedy. I remember six years ago when we lost Dave Schultz. We all came together as a wrestling family at that time. This celebration is our way to be a family again, and support Trish's family."    Pastor Mike McArthur, a member of USA Wrestling's National Coaching Pool, served as the Officiant of the celebration. McArthur's ministry is with the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys, but he has long provided guidance and support to those in the wrestling community.    "Six years ago, we lost a friend in Dave Schultz," said McArthur. "It was tragic, immediate and we were caught by surprise. Recently, we lost another dear friend. It was also tragic, immediate and by surprise."    McArthur spoke about his friendship with Trish, who helped organize a number of wrestling tours that he served as the coach.     "One of the first times I went into the office after Trish joined USA Wrestling, we just clicked," said McArthur. "Trish always had a big smile and a big hug for me. She verbalized to me how much she appreciated my role as a coach and as an ordained minister. She not only wanted the athletes to be successful on the mats, but also in life."    "She always had that big smile. She was not afraid to share her opinion. You knew with Trish where you stood. I appreciated that. Trish was genuine," he continued.    "The tragicness and suddeness of losing Trish is a part of life we have to deal with," said McArthur. "It is not fun and it is not going to be easy. You can look back on life and see the growth that we have learned going through hard times. This pain will cause us to do things and make decisions that will affect the path of our life."    McArthur shared with the people some of his conversations with Trish, and her decision to walk with Christ. "There is tremendous peace, in time of tremendous pain, to know that Trish in in heaven," he said.    McArthur read the 23rd Psalm, and related the verses to aspects of Dionne's life.    "Look at Trish's life, how she lived her life. We are truly blessed," said McArthur. "Do we have hard times? Yes. But we are also very blessed. We can be thankful for so much. We can be thankful for Trish. Our cups do runneth over."    Hull returned to the podium and providedsome more details about Trish and her passion for her job at USA Wrestling.    "She joined us almost five years ago in 1997," said Hull. "Her personality came with her. It didn't develop over time. It was already there. You knew what it was. She was willing to give her opinion. And that was good enough."    Hull explained how much working with the wrestling athletes meant to Trish, and how she took a personal interest in them.    "You were her athletes. I heard this a lot, and the National Coaches heard it many times. She even would come in and offer the coaches some coaching advise. She truly loved her job," said Hull. "More than all, she loved dearly working with the athletes. They were her guys and girls; they weren't the USA Wrestling National Team. They were her team."    "I've learned at USA Wrestling that there isn't anybody who is irreplacable," said Hull. "With Trish, it will be hard to replace. It was her job; it was her love. James had to share Trish with so many wrestlers. I know it was fine with him, because it meant so much to her."    Trish's son Daryl Miller thanked those who were there, as well as her other friends in the wrestling community, for their support for the family.    "It is obvious that she was loved by many people. I want to give my heartfelt appreciation. I thank you. I want you to know how much James, Chris, Amy and I thank you," he said.    He talked about some of the life lessons that he learned from his mother.    "One was that golden rule, to live each day as if it's your last. I learned that from her. I give that to each of you," said Daryl.    He also shared some of his mother's interests and passions, including cooking and enjoying nature.    "She could sit at the side of the lake and fish, and just sit there for hours and not catch a thing. But she'd be happy to be there, no matter what, especially if she had her coffee and cigarettes," said Daryl.    "My mom taught us to live, and not take crap from anybody. She taught us to live to the fullest," he said.    National Greco-Roman Coach Steve Fraser told a story about Trish. "One thing I learned was about her toughness. She was tougher than any one of our guys, by far," he said.    Fraser told the story of a survival camping trip that the Greco-Roman athletes took in the Colorado mountains. The weather turned bad, first with rain, then severe thunder and lightning. All of the athletes took off for the safety of the cars. But Trish remained in the pouring rain and lightning, cooking at the grill, because somebody had to make the dinner.    Others spoke of their memories and relationship with Trish. The formal program was concluded with music. The celebration ended with Trish's friends and family talking with each other and sharing their memories and emotions about Trish.    Patricia Isabel Dionne was born on September 14, 1956. She departed this life on March 13, 2002 in Denver, Colo. at the age of 45.     A memorial fund has been established in honor of Trish Dionne. Those that wish to contribute should make checks payable to the Trish Dionne Memorial Fund. We encourage those who knew Trish also to support the family by sending cards and messages.    Send memorial donations, cards and messages to: The Family of Trish Dionne, c/o USA Wrestling, 6155 Lehman Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80918.