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By Charlene Cuomo & Joanna Tedder DebbieKrone,a junior nursing

x student from ^& Lewisberry,Pa., diedof aheartattackwhileshe was home for Spring Break. She lived with her parents David and Linda and hersister Cathy.

Debbie,astrongChristian, alwaystook an interest in those around her. "She was a very encouraging person to be around," her friend JenniferIckessaid. "She would constantly give verses of encouragement."

Fellow nursing student J.J.Reniger said, "When she stoppedand askedhow I wasdoing, she really wanted to know. She wasn't just throwingout aphrase."

At the age offive,Debbiedeveloped alove for missions whichlater led her on missions trips to Russiaand Albania. She planned to returntoAl- baniaaftercompletingher degree.

Mrs. Louanne Guillermin, wifeofLUpresident Dr. A.Pierre Guillermin, went on a missionstrip withDebbie.She saidthat when she thinksof Debbie, she remembers kindness. "It's those stepsbeyond that make the difference."

Accordingto her mother, Debbie didn't needto go far to do what she loved. "The Lord used her as amissionarywherever she went," Linda Kronesaid.

Debbiewas also acommitted student. "One thing Ilearned from her isdiscipline," friend SusanSmithPotts said. Susan said that what she'll miss mostisDebbie's encouragement. "I'mvery thankful to have been a partof her life."

Debbie had a heart for others and gave much more ofherselfthan she ever received.

"Peoplewouldmeether andloveher," Becky Mol, another friend,said. "I feltreallyblessedto have a good friend innursing to talk to and have fun with. I'mthankfulfor the time Ihad with her My life was changed forthe better."