(May 8, 2006) -- LBReport.com is genuinely saddened this morning to report the passing of Tori Busch, Belmont Shore omnipresence and a truly inspiring community member.

Instantly recognizable along the Shore and in the leadership of the Belmont Shore Business Association -- and visible and audible citywide in Charter Cable's coverage of the annual Belmont Shore Christmas parade (flanked by co-hosts John Craig (right) and Bruce MacRae (left) in Dec. 2004 photo) -- Ms. Busch's lengthy, courageous fight against ovarian cancer ended May 7. She was 42.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and many friends.

[A touching Press-Telegram remembrance advises that in lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to The Tori Miller Busch Ovarian Cancer Fund, c/o Pacific Shores Hematology-Oncology Foundation, 1043 Elm St., Suite 104, Long Beach, CA 90813 or Assistance League of Long Beach, Operation School Bell, PO Box 15664, Long Beach, CA 90815.]

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