Emma was a really friendly, welcoming, and supportive person in the midwest-to-south folk punk and travel circuit. She was a good friend to those of us who knew her, and honestly still a good friend to those just passing through. Amazing sense of humor, constantly shitposting and making people laugh, always making sure everyone was fed and safe, played a mean accordion. This past week, Emma took her own life.
It warms my heart to see how all the people whose lives she touched are coming together, though. And how many of her memorial events are parties, she'd have loved to see it.