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When she turned 10, they promised, she could have a horse of her own. For Christmas, she asked Santa for new cowgirl boots and hat.
The Rekoses described their daughter as "a creative, beautiful little girl who loved playing with her little brothers, Travis and Shane.
"She spent time writing in her journals, making up stories, and doing 'research' on orca whales — one of her passions after seeing the movie 'Free Willy' last year." Her dream of seeing a real orca was realized in October when she went to SeaWorld.
Jessica, first born in the family, "was our rock," the parents said. "She had an answer for everything, she didn't miss a trick, and she outsmarted us every time." A thoughtful planner, she was "our little CEO."
"We cannot imagine our life without her. We are mourning her loss, sharing our beautiful memories we have of her, and trying to help her brother Travis understand why he can't play with his best friend," they said.
"We are devastated, and our hearts are with the other families who are grieving as we are."
Funeral services are planned for Tuesday.
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May 14, 2025
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May 12, 2025
I never had the honor of knowing Jessica personally, but she has touched me deeply. As someone born in the same year as her, I feel a unique and heartfelt connection, and I often reflect on the joy, light, and love she brought to your family and the world.
Though it has been twelve years since the tragedy at Sandy Hook, there are still people, even far away, who remember Jessica and pray for her. In Islam, we believe that those (especially children) who leave this world will return to their Lord, and we find comfort in the words of the Quran:
"Indeed, to God we belong and to Him we shall return." (2:156)
I pray that God grant Jessica a garden in the highest rank of Paradise, a place of eternal peace. Even though I didn’t know her, I carry her in my thoughts and prayers, and I will never stop praying for her and her family.
Jessica is not forgotten. She lives on in the hearts of many, including those of us who only knew her through the legacy of her beautiful spirit.
With love, prayers, and heartfelt sympathy,
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January 29, 2025
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December 24, 2024
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December 22, 2024
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December 17, 2024
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November 28, 2024
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October 25, 2024
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Daughter Jessica That She’s With Friends And She’s UP There With
Her Wonderful Principal We Will Always Love You And Miss You Always
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October 24, 2024
To Jessica’s Family I Am SO SORRY
For The Loss Of Beautiful Daughter
Jessica That She’s With Friends And
She’s Up There With Her Wonderful
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Richard Veerman
September 28, 2024
The pain never goes away. I thought a planted tree in her memory would be something that Jessica might appreciate. Take care.
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September 27, 2024
To Jessica´s Family
I Am SO SORRY For The Loss Of Beautiful Daughter Jessica That She´s With Friends And She´s Up There With Her Wonderful Principal
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May 11, 2024
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May 10, 2024
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January 23, 2024
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December 26, 2023
To Jessica´s Family
I Am SO SORRY For The Loss OF Your Beautiful
Daughter Jessica That She´s With Friends
And She´s UP There With Her Wonderful Principal
We Will Love You And Miss You Always
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November 3, 2023
I Will Always Remember You,Your Friends
Teachers & Principal At Sandy Hook
Rest IN Peace Little Angel
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August 17, 2023
To Jessica´s Family
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And She´s UP There With Her Wonderful Principal
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July 22, 2023
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Teachers And Principal At Sandy Hook
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July 3, 2023
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July 3, 2023
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July 2, 2023
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April 26, 2023
To Jessica Family
I Am SO SORRY For The Loss OF Your Beautiful
Daughter Jessica That She´s With Friends
And She´s UP There With Her Wonderful Principal
We Will Love You And Miss You Always
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April 25, 2023
To Jessica´s Family
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April 12, 2023
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April 2, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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Rosemary Garland
April 1, 2023
I will never forget you with your sweet face.You and your classmates will never be forgotton. Such a senseless tragedy. Rest in Peace until we are all together again.
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March 30, 2023
I Will Always Remember You, Your Friends
Teachers,& Principal At Sandy Hook
Rest IN Peace Little Angel
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March 25, 2023
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February 12, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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February 8, 2023
Dear Jessica I Am SO SORRY This Happened To You
And Your Friends And Teachers At Sandy Hook
We Will Love You And Miss You Always
Sherry
February 1, 2023
Rip beautiful angel you were only 6 I'm so sorry this happened to you and your friends and teachers you all will never be forgotten baby girl
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM
January 31, 2023
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January 29, 2023
I Really Missing Those Bear Hugs With You
I Love You SO MUCH
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January 28, 2023
I Will Always Remember You, Your Friends
Teachers,& Principal At Sandy Hook Rest IN Peace Little Angel
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January 27, 2023
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January 20, 2023
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MELINDA FAITH DURHAM
January 20, 2023
Dear Jessica
I Will Always Remember You. Your Friends And
Teacher & STAFF AT Sandy Hook
Rest IN Peace Little Angel
We Will Love You And Miss You Always
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January 13, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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January 9, 2023
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January 8, 2023
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Rose
December 1, 2022
I will always remember you, your friends and teacher at Sandy Hook. Rest in peace little angel
Dylan
November 30, 2022
Dear Jessica
May the lord keep you in his arms and keep you in peace because you deserve peace and love. Your a wonderful person and I can´t wait to see you in heaven
Dylan
November 23, 2022
May beautiful Jessica rest in paradise she doesn´t deserve what happened to her
Dylan
November 12, 2022
Keeping Jessica´s spirit alive is the best way to remember that beautiful angel
Yamini
February 23, 2022
I still cry for you. I was young when you were took away in this tragedy. Now my boy is same age as you, 6. There are no words to express, how cruel it was, and still is. I hope you are in peace. Sending you hugs with all the love a mom's heart can ever feel.
Rose
December 15, 2021
I will always remember you.
God bless your family.
Ann Marie Curling
December 14, 2021
May the Lord bless you on this horrible day of remembrance. I think of your family all year round. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
A Mom Of An Angel
December 14, 2021
To Jessica´s Family
May Jessica Surround Each & Everyone of You With Warmth From Her Rays Of Sunshine.... Heavenly Hugs To All...
Gladys Campbell
November 5, 2021
We were visiting the lighthouse on San Juan Island and read about the orca/sea life underwater sound system in memory of Jessica. I was grateful and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Jessica loves orcas!!
Thank you so much. I still am so emotional about Sandy Hook.
Rosemary
December 18, 2020
You and your Sandy Hook family will never be forgotten. God bless you
December 17, 2020
Jessica & Family
Jessica as you walk with the angels may you surround your family with your Rays of Sunshine.
Thinking of You
Heavenly Hugs
A Mom of an Angel Cam
Kirsty Campbell
December 14, 2020
Jessica is so beautiful preciously child and god rescued her and she's free now and is looking down to you all with love and she's waiting for you in some day. She's riding a horse around everywhere up there happily with her all friends. She's safe in heaven. I know how hard it is being without her but she's on your side every time where you go with smiles forever with love
September 14, 2020
I remember you everyday Jess. What does it happend? You are my age right now angel ...I think we well be best friends love you
Sarah
June 10, 2020
We were at Penfield today, and my 7 year old son started reading about Jessicas playground. He then, of course, starting asking me a million questions. My heart was breaking for you as I remembered that day. God bless you and your family.
March 15, 2020
Well, you are on my mind today.
Alexander
March 2, 2020
I will never forget you or the other children ❤
Rest in peace sweet angel
Alex
March 1, 2020
A real sweetheart..
Alex
February 7, 2020
You aren't far from my thoughts. Take care....
Alex
January 8, 2020
Hi angel, you were so cute.
It's just heartbreaking how you passed away at Sandy Hook Elementary...
November 27, 2019
Jessica continues to be missed...
Alex
A.L
August 27, 2019
May God bless Jessica and her family for a lifetime.
August 3, 2018
June 18, 2018
May 9, 2018
Rose Garland
March 26, 2018
Thinking of you sweet girl❤
March 13, 2018
February 8, 2018
December 6, 2017
November 9, 2017
August 23, 2017
Valenda Newell
June 20, 2017
PRAYERS
jimmy
May 9, 2017
happy birthday jessica
Brian
May 1, 2017
Jessica may god keep you in his arms forever.
jimmy
April 12, 2017
happy easter jessica ,love you
Thank you I know you will love her and she you
Rose Garland
March 20, 2017
I did not know you but you have a place in my heart. I will never forget you or the other children. Rest in peace little angel take care of my little pup Gracie. She left me a couple months ago
a friend
March 19, 2017
love you
Jessica my little dog Gracie has come to be with you. Take good care of her❤ Until we meet again
Rose Garland
December 17, 2016
james havens
December 16, 2016
merry xmass
james havens
November 9, 2016
love you jimmy
james havens
October 18, 2016
love you jessica,jimmy
Rosemary Garland
September 7, 2016
Dear Jessica,
I never met you but have been thinking of you for all the years you've been gone.RIP little angel....until we meet in heaven❤
jimmy havens
September 6, 2016
jessica went and saw the play of wizard of OZ, you would have loved it ,love jimmy
jimmy havens
August 3, 2016
ice cream for you jessica ,from my heart to yours ,love jimmy
Allison Felger
July 9, 2016
You are thought of and remembered daily. Keep that star shining brightly in the night sky. You are a beautiful angel!!
jimmy
July 8, 2016
jessica you will always be riding that horse,we all love and miss you jimmy
jimmy
June 8, 2016
jessica always on my mind ,love you jimmy
Lorrie DeAngelis
May 10, 2016
Dearest Jessica,
Today would be your day your birthday I remember it because mine was 2 days ago - Hope you are riding a beautiful white pony in heaven know it was your favorite thing - RIP sweet girl play with all your friends you have in heaven
jimmy
May 10, 2016
jessica rekos wishing you a happy birthday today love you jimmy
jimmy
April 12, 2016
love jimmy
jimmy
March 23, 2016
happy easter to you jessica, a easter bonnet for you ,love you jimmy
John Cheeks
February 13, 2016
Jessica Rekos one of my godchild that I lost dearly in the shooting you were a beautifull girl I loved before that accured on Friday December 14,2012 in Connecticut. I'll forget that love you brought into my life Jessica and your my life to heaven above I love you Jessica....
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