**Work Help** The deadline was a monster—a pitch deck that would define our entire quarter, due at 8:00 AM sharp. By 2:00 AM, my brain was a static-filled void. I was staring at Slide 12, convinced that "synergy" was a type of energy drink, and panic was tightening my chest. That’s when Justine kicked my door open—literally kicked it—balancing a tray of questionable gas station snacks and two large coffees. "We are not dying in this cubicle tonight," she announced, sweeping a stack of rejected drafts off my desk to make room for the food. Justine didn't know the first thing about Q3 financial projections. But she knew *me*. She saw the spiral I was in and dismantled it with surgical precision. She turned the grueling all-nighter into a game. "Every slide you finish, we do a lap around the office in the swivel chairs," she declared. It sounded ridiculous, but the burst of adrenaline was exactly what I needed to clear the fog. For the next four hours, she was my co-pilot in chaos. She proofread my copy, catching a typo where I’d written "public execution" instead of "public expansion"—a catch that quite literally saved my career. When I hit a wall on the strategy section, she made me explain it to her like she was five years old, forcing me to cut the jargon and find the actual story. We hit "send" at 6:45 AM, blurry-eyed and vibrating with caffeine. The sun was just starting to bleed through the blinds. I slumped back, exhausted but triumphant. Justine spun her chair around, grinned, and said, "See? Piece of cake. Now, breakfast tacos." She didn't just help me hit a deadline; she reminded me that even the highest pressure doesn't have to be faced alone.
Justine Cooling
She was the light of our eyes
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Justine Cooling, who departed this life on November 17, 2025. Born on February 11, 1991, in New York, New York, Justine lived a life filled with vibrant passions and cherished connections.
Justine was the beloved daughter of Harry and Patricia Smith. She completed her high school education at Jericho High, graduating in 2008, and furthered her studies at Leigh University, where she earned her degree in 2012.
A true enthusiast of life, Justine found immense joy in her hobbies. Her love for music was undeniable; she cherished playing the guitar and brought her spirited energy to the rock band Googly Girls. Beyond the stage, Justine cultivated beauty in her garden, explored new horizons through traveling, and found solace in the pages of books. Her culinary skills brought warmth to many, and her appreciation for music spanned genres, with Frank Sinatra holding a special place in her heart. She often dreamed of the Louvre, her favorite place, and passionately cheered for her favorite team, Manchester United.
Justine Cooling will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her vibrant spirit, her love for life's simple and grand pleasures, and her melodies will forever resonate in our hearts.
