Heather Bratton - (1987-2006) - RIP

[city girl]

just reading the aol message board..its horrible
have some respect people..she was a human being that had people who loved her

 

[vouloirrusse]

"Stormy weather prevented her return flight [July 21]"

 

[iluvjeisa]

The ignorance of some of those people who call themselves "educated" is sickening.

Yes. The fact that Heather's story finally made the news is because a significant number of people have enjoyed her images, they know who she is, and however shallow that knowledge might be, it is enough for it to induce an emotional response. Not very strange, and not in the least deplorable, like these brains seem to think...

The more I hear about this tragedy the sadder it seems

 

[smartarse]

She made news because...

1. it was one of the most horrific accident
2. she was unidentified
3. no matter what the masses think she was till in the public eye
4. it calls for an utmost attention about FORD automobiles workmanship

and what do you expect of aol msg board? most in there don't know squat about fashion, nor follow it, let alone, care for it.

 

[iluvjeisa]

and what do you expect of aol msg board? most in there don't know squat about fashion, nor follow it, let alone, care for it.

Mmm, yeah it is an aol msg board, but isn't the sheer number of cluless insensitive besserwisser trolls sometimes astounding?

 

[cutxpaste]

Those people in the aol message board are horrible

 

[daddyslittlegrl8]

Heather Bratton--dead?

I"m not sure if this is posted in the right section and I don't know if it's true or not, but on a online picture site they have an orbit of this model? Has she died?

dlg

 

[afriyie]

does anybody have pics of her as a child or in high school?

 

[jssy4eva]

I found this online...i thought it was nice...she seemed like such a down to earth girl

Local model is remembered

Wesley Chapel, Florida — From Gucci to Prada, to the runways in Milan and Paris, 19-year-old Heather Bratton lived the life many young girls might have dreamed about. But on July 22nd, that dream ended when Bratton died trapped inside a burning car in New Jersey.

If you Google Heather Bratton's name, you'll find websites, with dozens of entries and comments from fans—and even those who never knew her—sending condolences to the family.

Sixteen-year-old Megan Horton lives in Bratton's neighborhood.

Megan Horton, 16-years-old: “We'd hang out in the cul-de-sac and we'd just be friends hanging out. It wasn't 'How was your modeling shoot?' or whatever. The first time I hung out with her, I didn't know she was a model. She was beautiful, but you couldn't tell by her attitude.”Horton says they called her 'Big Heather,' since Bratton's younger step-sister was also named Heather. The eldest daughter attended Wesley Chapel her sophomore and junior year, her senior year she was home-schooled.

Neighbors say it's amazing to know that someone they would see everyday was so accomplished at such a young age, with representation by a proffesional modelling agency.

tampabay10.com

 

[anibalenci]

do u have a link?

here:
https://www.ftv.com/online/page.php?P=1637

 

[Anaïsss]

In Memory Of Heather Bratton

August 1st, 2006 by wayne
Posted in model news, girls

Heather Bratton. Ph by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia
Much of the industry’s doings has recently been overshadowed by the sad news of Heather Bratton’s tragic car crash on her way to Newark airport on Sataurday July 22nd. . In a statement from Women/Supreme Management, the following sentiment was expressed;
“Heather was a sweet, gentle and thoughtful girl who achieved a remarkable level of success during her first year modeling, which is a credit to her distinct beauty and spirit. Our hearts go out to her family, and wish that their privacy be respected during this difficult time.”
We wish to extend our sympathies at this time to Heather’s family and hope that the groundswell of emotion her passing has caused will assure them that she touched many people’s lives in a very short time.

models.com

 

[cookies3939]

God. It's a shocking news. I've just read the news on models.com.
I just can't believe such a nice girl just left us. I'll miss her forever though I'm not a big fan of her.

 

[zembla]

Well it's about time, but I think Models.com should've done a little more...maybe got some quotes from people in the industry. Maybe Vogue Italia will release some of her unused pics in an Editorial remembering her, since they put her in there quite often. That would be nice...her death seems to have had a big impact...

 

[sugarfreegum]

I do hope that eventually Heather's family gets a chance to read this. She was not only talented, but it seems that she was a kind, well-grounded young woman.

My condolences to her family

 

[Trista]

Finally MDC puts something on there but I agree that it was barely skimming the surface.

 

[stacyyyy]

i just found this on the heather marks lj community

"I found this on Heather Marks' Nexopia. It's for Heather Bratton.

R.I.P
Heather, i can't believe it, im completly speechless about what happened. You will forever be
remembered down here, not only for your beauty
but for the amazing girl you are! I send my deepest condolences to you family.
Rest in Peace Heather
{remember they say only the good die young)
<3"

i dont know if its true but i thought id share

 

[Faith Akiyama]

Aw, Heather to Heather...how sweet

 

[snowqueen]

The ignorance of some of those people who call themselves "educated" is sickening.

i dont even think we should give them the satifaciton of us bitching about them...the author is extreamally uncompasssionate and down right rude and arogant imo

but it makes me apriciate what lovely people we have here at tfs .. what weve got here is truely special

 

[dizzytacks]

she died a terrible death, my condolences to anyone affected by her death

 

[KhaoticKharma]

I just heard about the news and I am devistated- I was never a big fan of her look, but she was a very talented model and I'm sure that she was a very pleasent young lady with a sparkling personality. Her family will certianly be in my prayers tonight