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Taylor Paschal-Placker and Skyla Whitaker
Taylor Paschal-Placker and Skyla Whitaker
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Taylor Paschal-Placker Whitaker Obituary
By Tuesday, investigators had no suspects and were unsure of the motive for Sunday's killings of 13-year-old Taylor Paschal-Placker and 11-year-old Skyla Whitaker.
Taylor's grandfather found their bodies after his wife got no answer when she called Taylor's cellular phone. The girls were sleeping over at Taylor's house and had decided to take a walk down the desolate road Sunday afternoon.
Investigators suspect a local person was involved because the killings occurred in such an isolated area, Rosser said. Possibilities include that it was a random shooting, the girls had intended to meet someone or they may have interrupted a crime that was occurring, he said.
Skyla's family said she walked barefoot almost everywhere and rode her bicycle down endless dirt roads. Where she went, her many cats followed, along with her pet goat. Skyla wanted to become a veterinarian, said her grandmother, Claudia Farrow.
Taylor rescued helpless turtles crawling in the middle of the road and wanted to become a forensic scientist like the ones on TV shows, said Placker, who raised the girl.
"She was the best kid I've known," he said.
The murders particularly have shaken a community where some drivers leave their keys in their cars and people who live 10 miles apart call themselves neighbors.
"I can't put it into words," said Jake Fenley, Skyla's basketball coach. "This doesn't happen in rural middle America."
On Tuesday morning, Taylor's uncle, Joe Mosher, drove up to the makeshift memorial at the place the bodies were found. Yellow crime scene tape had been torn away and thick patches of grass were matted down.
A rosary hung from a branch, and stuffed animals and a bouquet of flowers just beginning to wilt formed the grim reminder of innocence lost.
"It's the most tragic thing that I've ever seen," said Nell Mosher, Taylor's aunt. "They were just two precious little babies; they were good girls."
Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press
351 Entries
October 20, 2018
10/20/18 youre still in the communities thoughts and prayers!
October 27, 2015
Skyla, I can't believe it's been over seven years. It feels like a lifetime has passed since you were taken from us. I don't remember you very well, I'm not sure if I just have a very bad memory or I just don't want to remember something so painful. Either way, I don't remember how strong our blossoming friendship was, or if it was even blossoming. But I do remember being at falls creek with you, going to choir practice, getting Icees, when it rained, and spending time with you in the bunks. I really wish you had gotten to grow up with me, and I can't help but wonder what would've happened differently in the people's you loved day to day lives. You were an incredible energy to be around, and I wish you would've gotten to live out your dream of being a vet.
Shaun Field
June 28, 2015
Riposa in pace
March 27, 2013
It is encouraging to know that soon God will wipe every tear from their eyes and death will be no more nor will pain and mourning and outcry be anymore.That is our hope for the future in our Almighty God.
How you can show support
Felicia Placket
February 6, 2013
We love you Taylor and skayla
Felicia Placker
February 6, 2013
My prayers go to my cousin and our friend but I know there in a great place right now because they are great people and I am glad I got to be a part of there family I am very very lucky.
Katherine Wagner
December 23, 2011
My heart and prayers go out to both of your families. May God help you find peace in your time of need. I know these girls are special because they are blessed enough to be with God.
Katherine (Oklahoma City, Ok)
Kimberly
January 22, 2011
For my cousin Skyla... And to her friend... We love you..
Bren
September 20, 2010
God Bless the littlest ones
Marlena
June 7, 2010
My deepest condolences to your families. This was such a terrible tragedy.
SURINA WRIGHT
March 10, 2010
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR THE TRAGIG NEWS OF THE DEATH OF THESE TWO GIRLS. EVEN THOUGH TIME HAS PASSED THE STING OF DEATH DOES NOT GO AWAY.IN THE BIBLE WE CAN FIND SOME COMFORTING NEWS WHEN IT COMES TO THE PASSING OF OUR LOVED ONES.IN REVELATION 21:3-4 WE READ THAT GOD WILL TAKE AWAY PAIN,TEARS,AND EVEN DEATH WHEN HIS TIME COMES.
December 30, 2009
May you treasure your memories as they become more precious in weeks and months to come.
Psalms 147:3 He is healing the broken hearted ones;and binding up their painful spots.
Your Family will continue to be in my prayers.
November 29, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Roger Felt
November 27, 2009
Taylor and Skyla,
Best Friend's Together Forever.
Rich
August 18, 2009
Taylor and Skyla, no matter how much time goes by, you will always be in our hearts. Prayers sent for you, your families, and your friends. We will never forget you!
nancy taylor
August 17, 2009
i send my condolences to the family of taylor and skyla.
Grant
August 13, 2009
Psalm 46:1) God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during distresses.
I hope that you are able to find comfort in the promise @ Acts 4:15
You have my sincerest sympathy
Amber Baldwin
June 12, 2009
It doesn't seem like it has been a year but it has. We carry Taylor in our hearts every day. We miss her genuine smile and her tender spirit. She was "Taylor" made striaght from God. You are never forgotten and forever loved!!!
Mark Brennan
June 8, 2009
From my own experience, I know and feel your pain and wish all the best for you and your families. As was said to me: "Have courage". There's no choice but to go on for the sake of others who love you.
Rachel Shepherd
June 2, 2009
Skyla, I wish you hadn't died. Losing a friend like you is a hard thing to go through. I'll be praying for both of you families,
robyn leonard
January 10, 2009
God speed to you both!!
My thoughts & prayers to your families!!
Lovingly, Nanny
December 23, 2008
Dear Taylor and Skyla ~
I never met you - wish I could have. Some friends from all over the country came in November and we visited your memorial. We have felt so close to you since the tragic events of June 8th. We can't bring you back - but, we will never let your memories be forgotten. We also promise you and your families that we will continue to seek justice.
May God grant to all who cared for you His perfect peace during this holiday season.
Your sweet smiles and courageous spirits remain with us.
Rich Beattie
December 17, 2008
As we approach the first Christmas without Taylor and Skyla, I would like to say to the families that you are all in my prayers and thoughts this holiday season. The girls have a gift more precious than any that can be put under a tree, the gift of eternal life and happiness. Much love to you all, and to Taylor and Skyla, thank you for all you have given us. We love you and miss you!
Deb Charles
August 12, 2008
Taylor and Skyla are God's precious gifts to the world and will be terribly missed.
Rich Beattie
July 24, 2008
Taylor and Skyla, you will always be in the hearts of so many. May God keep you both safe in his arms, and I will continue to pray for you, your friends and your families. Rest in peace, little angels.
July 21, 2008
My deepest condolences on your tragic loss. Please know your families are in my prayers.
Mia aka Pondhopper
July 8, 2008
My heart and prayers are with both families at this time of sorrow. I may be miles away, but I am there with you now.
steven bailey
July 8, 2008
A couple of angels are now with god and are beautiful in his eyes. My soul aches every day for these two angels and I am praying every day that this gets solved and you are not lost in vain. Your lives were cut short but you are never too be forgotten. My condolences are with the entire Weleetka community and I am entirely heartbroken and all my prayers are with you.
July 3, 2008
God Bless you and your Families. My heart goes out to the families of these young girls.
S Davis
June 18, 2008
My prayers are with your families. Know that the girls are at peace, looking down on you and watching over their animals, friends, and family.
Yo Strange
June 17, 2008
to the families of Taylor and Skyla;
our sympathy and prayers are with
all of you in the time of your loss and
in the this senseless tragedy..
Proverbs 15:3 states that the eyes
of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good!! May
you find some comfort in knowing that GOD knows....he knows your
heart, your sorrow, the joy that your
beautiful children brought to your life.
He will restore your soul..lean on him
He also knows the truth of what
happened that tragic day. He also
knows who....GOD BE WITH ALL OF
YOU.....HE IS HOLDING YOUR GIRLS
CLOSE TO HIM....with sympathy and
great love.....Yo
Debbie Bowles
June 17, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and send you peace.
Kevin Lear
June 17, 2008
The Familys are in our prayers..
June 17, 2008
beautiful angels.
may god bless you all
Arlinel Weddington
June 17, 2008
To the family of Taylor Pascal-Placker and Skyla Whitaker,
While I do not know you personally my heart goes out to you all. When death tears children from parents a happy family may be overwhelmed with sadness. The Bible calls death an enemy and the Bible writer Paul offered hope of relief when he wrote: “The last enemy to be abolished is death.” (1 Corinthians 15:26, The New English Bible) Why could Paul be so sure of that? Because he had been taught by the one who had been raised from the dead, Jesus Christ. (Acts 9:3-19) That is also why Paul could write: “Since death is through a man [Adam], resurrection of the dead is also through a man [Jesus Christ]. For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive.”—1 Corinthians 15:21, 22. May the God of tender mercies give you the strength to endure and you have my deepest condolences.
Pittsburg County
June 17, 2008
To all the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
McAlester Army Ammunition Plant
June 17, 2008
Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to all the family
U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center
June 17, 2008
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all the family
The City and Citizens of McAlester
June 17, 2008
Our heartfelt sympathy to all the family. May God give you peace and strength in all the days ahead.
Michael Day
June 17, 2008
My deepest sympathy and prayers to all the family
ELAINE
June 16, 2008
I DID NOT KNOW THESE PRECIOUS GIRLS BUT THIS IS JUST PLAN WRONG..LIFE JUST BEGINNING THEN CUT SHORT,,,PLEASE KNOW THAT MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF TAYLOR AND SKYLA'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HAVE FAITH AND PATIENCE THAT A WRONG WILL SOME HOW BE MADE RIGHT......
Neighbor through Christ
June 16, 2008
May God bless you and give you the strength to keep your peace of mind and the strength to face life's trials.
CHRISTINE HAMILTON
June 16, 2008
MY CONDOLENCES TO BOTH FAMILIES.
MAY GOD'S TENDER GRACE AND MERCIES COMFORT YOUR TODAY'S AND YOUR TOMMOROW'S.
PRAYING GOD GIVES YOU STERENGTH AND COMFORT.
Karl and Mary Kriesch
June 16, 2008
PROVERBS 3:5-6 "TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND LEAN NOT TO YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING; IN ALL YOUR WAYS ACKNOWLEDGE HIM, AND HE WILL DIRECT YOUR STEPS." Love in CHRIST,
Dana Poznik
June 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
BUBBA RAY
June 16, 2008
GOD BLESS THESE FAMILIES.
BUBBA RAY FAMILY
Tonya
June 16, 2008
It so saddens me to hear of the loss of these two beautiful little girls. Please know that many, many people around the country are praying for both of the families and your community.
I remember well the days when I was a little girl and used to walk the streets and neighborhood with my brother, sister, and friends around where we all lived.
Take care and God bless.
CYNTHIA
June 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charlotte Smith
June 16, 2008
"DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED, FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD WILL BE WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO." {JOSHUA 1:9}
WHEN YOU ARE LONELY, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. WHEN YOU FEEL AFRAID, DIVINE COMFORT IS NEAR. WHEN THE TASK AHEAD SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE, DIVINE POWER WILL STRENGTHEN YOU. WHEN YOU WONDER WHAT TO DO NEXT, GOD'S WORD WILL NOURISH AND GUIDE YOU. JESUS SAYS, "SURELY I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, TO THE VERY END OF THE AGE" {MATTHEW 28:20}.
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS & KEEP BOTH FAMILIES. HAVE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD.
Amber Baldwin
June 16, 2008
We will forever love and miss Taylor. She was a beautiful bright light in our dark world, and now she shines brighter than ever. She will never leave our hearts and her memories will comfort us until we see her again. We love you Taylor!!!
G. Todd
June 16, 2008
May God give you strength in the days ahead and bless you.
Judi Trees
June 16, 2008
There is no way to express how you feel now,,your heart and souls have been torn away seeming without care or feeling...Those of us that have experienced what you have, know that time heals but it is a very long time...without touching, without holding, withour playing, without sharing with your child. We pray for the blessings to come and flood your hearts with good memories. We know you will all be together again when God says the time is right. Bless you all!!
Myriam Figueroa
June 16, 2008
It hurts me in my heart to hear of little angels taken from this earth.
My prayers goes out to the familes of the angels that are in heaven.
GOD BLESS
Carla Campbell
June 16, 2008
I believe Taylor & Skyla are now walking hand-in-hand in Heaven on streets of pure gold. A place where they truly are safe from all harm! I pray that God will give you the peace that passes all understanding that only he can give! Your families are in the thoughts & prayers of people all across the nation.
Rebecca Horton
June 16, 2008
My heart breaks for you in this unforgivable tragedy.
May knowing that others care and are thinking of you and praying for you all, bring some comfort to you.
I can't even begin to imagine your pain.
Please know that I am sincerely sorry for your loss.
P ODell
June 16, 2008
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious daughters. They sounded like a remarkable young ladies. God watch over you and your family during this difficult time.
Susan Adams
June 16, 2008
May God give you the strength you need to make it through this and may He also lead the police to the person(s) who did this. My heart goes out to the families of both girls.
Chinia Myles
June 16, 2008
My prayers for the families are that God will heal the hurt and pain and bring speedy justice to whoever committed this horrible crime.
Gail Perkins
June 16, 2008
May our Lord and Savior be with you during your time of need. Trust in the Lord and know your girls are safe in Gods loving arms.
a mom
June 16, 2008
When the hair on your arms stands for no reason, be assured it is your beautiful angels letting you know they are close and always will be.
Their are many people morning with you. May memories help ease your pain during this tradgic time.
Beautiful agels please watch over your families they are in need of comfort.
carlotta smith
June 16, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
carlotta smith
June 16, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Sheila O'Neal
June 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
J Burrows
June 16, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to both families. I pray that the happy memories you have will help to ease your pain.
Dee Gray
June 16, 2008
My heart goes out for the families of these beautiful little girls. I have no concept of the pain you feel. I hope with your family and friends they will help you thru the days ahead. God bless you all.
Fabiola Morris White
June 16, 2008
My heart and prayers goes out to the parents of these girls. I will continue to pray that the Lord give them the strenght they need to comfort their pains and heartaches.
Elizabeth Rainbolt
June 16, 2008
My husband & I live in Pryor, Oklahoma with our two sons. Our hearts broke when we learned of this tragedy. Thoughts and prayers are with the girls' families.
karen monroe
June 15, 2008
When I am dead, my dearest
When I am dead, my dearest,
Sing no sad songs for me;
Plant thou no roses at my head,
Nor shady cypress tree:
Be the green grass above me
With showers and dewdrops wet;
And if thou wilt, remember,
And if thou wilt, forget.
I shall not see the shadows,
I shall not feel the rain;
I shall not hear the nightingale
Sing on, as if in pain:
And dreaming through the twilight
That doth not rise nor set,
Haply I may remember,
And haply may forget.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Ester Vargas Pipersky
June 15, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 15, 2008
God Bless these two Angels. May God watch over them, and their Families...
Linda Castro
June 15, 2008
As a parent of a child lost, I am deeply saden for you...I will include the girls in prayers..time takes care of some of but not all and it will never fo away...keep your faith and He will lead you..
SHERRI BRANCA
June 15, 2008
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS WE LOST OUR SON RICCI JR. JULY 18TH 2006 BY A DRUNK DRIVER OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY WE SURE KNOW HOW YOU ARE FEELING LOVE THE BRANCAS
Iona Plumy
June 15, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss. They were both beautiful young ladies. Best of friends. I will keep you in my though and prayers.
June 15, 2008
I pray God will bless you all and be with you all through this terrible tragedy. I cannot imagine what you are feeling. I'm so sorry you have lost your wonderful girls.
Deborah Spoone
June 15, 2008
I am so sorry for this senseless loss. I know that they have become guardian angels watching over their famiilies right now. May God give you peace and comfort in the coming days and months ahead. They were beautiful girls.
Joann Kerr
June 15, 2008
I am so sorry to you both families and can't find the words to confort you all. I am so sorry. I have been thinking of you and will continue too.
MILLISA BLACKWELL
June 15, 2008
TO THE FAMILY OF TAYLOR AND SKYLA. IT'S HARD TO HEAR THAT TWO LOVING BESTFRIENDS LOSING THEIR LIVES TOGATHER,NOT KNOWING HOW OR WHAT THEY WERE THINKING OR FEELING IN THE LAST MOMENTS. BUT I FEEL THAT IN MY HEART MY LOVING MEMA THAT PASSED AWAY ALITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO ARE WITH THESE GIRLS. SHE WAS A LOVING GRANDMOTHER TO ALL OF HER 22 GRANDKIDS AND 26 GREATGRANDKIDS.SO I KNOW IN MY HEART SHE WILL WATCH OVER THESE LITTLE ANGELS. MAY GOD BLESS BOTH OF THE FAMILIES. AND NEVER LET THEIR MEMORY FADE AWAY. YOU WILL ALL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.R.I.P. LITTLE ANGELS
joann turner
June 15, 2008
Death, be not proud
Death, be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be,
Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee do go,
Rest of their bones, and soul's delivery.
Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell,
And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well
And better than thy stroke; why swell'st thou then?
One short sleep past, we wake eternally
And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.
By John Donne
The Poetry Foundation
Sarah Hazen
June 15, 2008
What beautiful, precious girls. I'm so sorry for your loss and I pray that you will find strength and comfort during this time.
Patricia Tierra
June 15, 2008
I am so very sorry to learn of your loss. As a mother, I know that there could be no greater loss than this, and I am heartbroken to learn of the tragic passing of these precious girls. Please know that I see my childhood story in theirs and have much admiration for these young ladies - they are such an inspiration to me! I had no idea that there were still children left on this Earth who had so much compassion and love for animals. Not only have you, their families and friends, suffered a great loss, but so has the world! People like Taylor and Skyla are blessings to us all. It will take time, but I hope that fond memories will one day fill the great void that your broken hearts feel at this saddest of times.
June 15, 2008
I lost a daughter 23 years ago and there is not a day that i don't think of her and miss her. May your memories sustain you in the years to come. We shall see them again.
Rose Leclair
June 15, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. may god help both of your families through this useless ordeal. What is wrong with this world. These little angels are now with God and are prayers are with their families. Rose L upton Ma
don & Lee Brewer
June 15, 2008
Our Deepest Sympathy to Taylor& Skyla's families. Such a tragedy to these two beautiful girls, God Bless
Racheal Ulmer
June 15, 2008
Words cannot explain the sorrow you feel. I pray God holds each family tight together during this time of pain. May your Little Angels watch over you and give you strength.
Mary Sterling
June 15, 2008
To the Paschal-Placker & Whitaker Families, I will not even say that I know what you are going through. When I looked at the pictures of these two Angels, and try to understand this, I can’t. But for sure, God know all about it and he is in control. My prayers now are for the families, that they are able to get through this one day at a time. The babies are with the Lord, and they are concerned about you. They would not want you to worry about them, because they love you so very much. God is in control and he will bring thing to justice soon.
Prayer: “Father in the name of Jesus, look down on these two families and comfort them now. We are aware that you will bring joy and piece to them one day, but they need it now, not tomorrow, but today. You said it in your words, if we would pray, doubting nothing, and ask anything in Jesus Name, you would do it. I ask you to heal the hurts in their heart now. I hurt because someone seen fit to take their precious lives, but you are the one in control; and I ask for total peace for these two families in Jesus name, Amen, Amen, and Amen”.
PAT HENDERSON
June 15, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gladys Demson
June 15, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Kim and James
June 15, 2008
Nothing that anyone can say will ease the pain in the hearts of those who loved these children. We can only hope that the love and support which is surrounding their families will be of some comfort.
May God bless both Taylor and Skyla.
Cathy Daugherty
June 15, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the families of these two sweet beautiful girls, they looked like they were full of life. It is sad they had to be taken away from their families at such a young age, especially in a terrible way that they were. God Bless Both Families.
Maryann Colletta
June 15, 2008
I don't know any of you, but I feel that I do. My brother was shot and killed in a robbery attempt. I feel for all of you from the bottom of my heart. I have total faith that these two little girls are with God in a safe place, and that you will see them again. Please know that many people care and that you are not alone. May God keep all of you in His care in your sorrow. I'm keeping your little ones and all of you in my prayers. God bless you!
Kathy Gleghorn
June 15, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
deithra davis
June 14, 2008
My god bless the family of these 2 young ladies.
T. Stoneburner
June 14, 2008
I'am very sorry for your loss your families are in my thoughs and prayers.
Alan
June 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Rest assured they are with God now and being well cared for.
Reta Stinnett
June 14, 2008
My sympathy to the families. It is such a shame that our children can no longer feel safe enough to play outside. We no longer live in America, the land of the free.
Sheriff John T. McDevitt
June 14, 2008
I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy in your time of great sorrow. Only those who have lost a loved one can know the depth of your feelings. I have experienced the death of my parents, a child and my grandparents. I know how difficult these times can be for those left behind.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to assist you. God bless you and your family during this difficult time and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 14, 2008
R.I.P.
Brenda
June 14, 2008
To the families of these young girls, Iam so very sorry to hear what has happened. My heart just aches for all of you. I do not know any of you but my heart knows that they are with God and they are at peace. Hugs to all of you..
D.L. ZIMMERMAN
June 14, 2008
GOD BLESS THE LITTLE ANGELS, THE LORD WILL TAKE CARE OF THE REST
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