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Alaina Petty Obituary
Alaina was a member of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas JROTC program and volunteered for hurricane relief efforts with the "Helping Hands" program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Sun-Sentinel quoted her family's statement: "Her selfless service brought peace and joy to those that had lost everything during the storm. While we will not have the opportunity to watch her grow up and become the amazing woman we know she would become, we are keeping an eternal perspective."
The Miami Herald quoted her great-aunt Claudette McMahon Joshi's social media post: "There are no hashtags for moments like this, only sadness."
Legacy mourns all those who died at Stoneman Douglas.
100 Entries
Mattew Rogers
October 23, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
October 23, 2022
May God bless her soul in heaven RIP ❤❤❤
February 18, 2020
I'm terribly sorry you died, dear. No other words to describe it.
Alexander
MSD STRONG
February 14, 2019
Heavens choir just got 17 beautiful voices. Stay strong
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B Cox
August 4, 2018
Noone should have to experience the pain of losing a child. My heart goes out in groanings for the family. May our God above give you strength, courage, endurance and peace. Isaiah 43:10
Carolyn Smith
April 7, 2018
She has such a beautiful smile. I know you miss hear so much. My condolences to family, friends and all who are affected by this horrific tragedy. Find comfort in memories, friendships, and most of all comfort from the Holy Writings. May the GOD of ALL COMFORT strength you strength so that you will be able to endure. I cannot imagine what you are going through right now. However, I have experienced loss. It will get better; though never forgotten. Give yourself time to grieve. Please accept my condolences. I hope these words bring you some consolation.
Renee
March 18, 2018
I would like to extend my condolences to the family. No parent should ever have to experience the pain of losing a child. Just reading Alaina's obituary let me know she was a beautiful soul who loved helping people. May you keep fond memories close to your hearts and continue to pray for strength.
Drena Washington
March 8, 2018
To the family of Alaina Joann Petty,
I would like to extend my heartfelt and deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one Alaina. From what I read about her she volunteered her time to help others in need and those types of acts don't go unnoticed. She will be surely missed and the memories of her will never be forgotten.
May your family find strength and comfort knowing that God can help you through this most difficult time-Psalms 94:19. Please continue to love, support and comfort one another in the days ahead.
The Mason Family
March 5, 2018
Mr. Petty, I know in my heart your words made a difference. Though Alaina is no longer of this earth, her legacy will be the work you do in her name to make sure other parents do not have to suffer the way you and your family are. Words are inadequate in this scenario when trying to express sorrow for such a loss, but please know our prayers continue. May your memories of happy times together hold your heart company until you see her again.
March 4, 2018
R.I.P.
Olivia Erskine
March 3, 2018
In loving memory of a beautiful Alaina Petty . We will love you and miss you always. I love you sooo much Alaina Petty and I hope you have a great day in heaven.
Anna Mocke
March 2, 2018
Cards of comfort and love made by a Beehive class (12-13 yr old girls of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). We love you and are praying for your sweet family at this time.
Matt Framarin
March 2, 2018
Hello there, I did not know Alaina, but know it must be very difficult to cope with such a loss. Know that her parents and siblings will someday reunite with her in heaven.
Ron & Sharon Petty
March 1, 2018
Rest in peace Alaina, Your in the arms with God!
Tangela S
February 28, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family of Alaina Petty. May the precious memories of the time spent with your beautiful daughter help ease the pain of your loss. Look to the God of comfort to strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time.
Jordan Wook
February 27, 2018
I've never met Alaina, but my condolences go out to her family and friends. Fly high.
JMS
February 26, 2018
My condolences are with the you. May the God of comfort and tender mercies give you the strength to endure the loss of your precious Alaina.
sandy bruner
February 24, 2018
My thoughts and prayers to your family.Rest in peace
February 23, 2018
We pray that Our Lady and Her Beloved Son will be a source of comfort to you and your family during this sad time. May Alaina rest in God's eternal embrace.
Maureen Martinez
February 23, 2018
To the family:
My heart is aching for you. God promised that soon he will " remove the wicked and the peaceful ones will possess the earth." As a parent with a child in school, I truly look forward to this promise coming true. You will continue to be in my prayers.
JOY HUGGETT
February 23, 2018
My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time
Liz Martin
February 23, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. I did not know you or Alaina, but I know you were part of the Redmond, WA community for many years. I am heartbroken for you and your family. May you find peace.
Riley Burton
February 23, 2018
I can't imagine the pain and sadness you feel for the loss of Alaina. Please know that your fellow Latter-day Saints and Americans are thinking of you and praying for the sweetest blessings to come to you. We love you.
Antoinette Gil Dutkiewicz
February 22, 2018
My condolences. May you have the strength and faith to honor Miss. Alaina.
Sincerely, Antoinette Gil Dutkiewicz
Kara Jammal
February 22, 2018
I am sorry for the loss Alainas for Cedar Rapids Iowa she and 16 others were moralized by Jefferson high school we walked out of class to have a peaceful protests to remember them
Jesse J
February 22, 2018
It's hard for to come to terms with the reality of what has happened. Sandy Hook struck me hard. Took me a while to get over. This just pushed me so far over the edge. There's ZERO excuse for this. I'm in the military. It's my duty to protect the people of this country, especially the kids. I'M the one who should be dead. Not these children.
Judy Hodges
February 22, 2018
I can't even imagine your sorrow, but as a member of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints also I know you are comforted by Heavenly Father's Plan of Salvation. May you hold fast to the Iron Rod and feel His love and Jesus love also daily. In the name of our Savior Jesus the Christ. Amen
February 22, 2018
I did not know Alaina personally, but my sincere condolences to the family. May your warm memories of happy times comfort you during this difficult time.
Nameela T
February 22, 2018
There isnt a word out there that can comforted anyone who lost a love one, on the 14th of Feb, a day that supposed to be a LOVE celebration quickly became a shattered hearts day for so many. The Angels in heaven are rejoicing to have a beautiful soul added to there list of angels, for the family and friends they are devastated beyond their wildest dream with too many question as of why,yea once again the system have failed our kids. I am a mother of two kids myself, I dont know any of the victims, I am deeply effected for the loss of so many lives.. R.I.P Angel Alaina.
Ashley Meehan
February 22, 2018
As a mother I cant imagine the pain of your loss. Just know that we are crying with you everyday. May your beautiful daughter Rest In Peace. Shes in heaven watching over all of you. God bless
Sean Christian
February 22, 2018
Aliana, what youve given, should never have been given.
You are one of the heroes of innocence; the Blessed 17.
February 22, 2018
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Connie Cima
February 21, 2018
Rest In Peace Beautiful Angel
Maritza Albert
February 21, 2018
RIP sweet angel .My prayers to the family .As a mother of 4 children I am heartbroken for your loss .May the lord give you all strength to go on .My deepest condolences .All my love
Madeline Freeman
February 21, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amanda Annen
February 21, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Cassandra Petty
February 21, 2018
So, so terribly sorry for your loss.
Anna Otto
February 21, 2018
I am sorry for your lost of your beautiful child , Alaina will live on in your heart and memories. As a mom and grandmother. I can't imagine what you must be going through. May GOD be with you and your family and friends. Always know she is always there with you in spirit. She is a angel.....
Belinda Ramos
February 21, 2018
Yo no conozco a la Familia Petty pero soy miembro de la Iglesia en Mexico y solo quiero decir que la vida de esta joven su ejemplo de amor y servicio sera contada a muchas jovencitas como ella para inspirarlas a vivir una vida como la de Alaina quien camino de la mano del Salvador Jesucristo y ahora vivira con El por siempre. Mis oraciones por sus Padres y Hermanos
Joy Iemmiti
February 21, 2018
I am deeply sorry for your great loss. I know you were a wonderful family & did everything in your power to make Alaina's life happy. Wrap yourself in your daughter's love & continue to make her proud. My thoughts & prayers are with you. I hope as the days pass that your sorrow turns to fond memories. Heartfelt sympathy, Joy Iemmiti
February 21, 2018
You were one of the heroes. You were beautiful and you are loved by many. My deepest condolences go out to her family, staff, friends and acquaintances. From Toronto, Canada.
Barbara Hretzok
February 21, 2018
My deepest of condolences from Wheeling WV
Angelina Rosania
February 20, 2018
Rest in Peace precious girl. May God comfort your family during this heartbreaking time. Prayers for all
David Sharpe
February 20, 2018
Dear Petty family,
My deepest sympathies for your family during these very difficult times. I have so many emotions regarding the recent events but listening to the family's grace pour out as you rejoiced Alaina's life was truly inspiring. May your strength and belief in the eternal reuniting allow you to turn the page, let this chapter end, and allow your family to begin a new chapter surrounded by healing, peace and love.
My heart breaks for your loss every day and know I am joined by millions who shed tears for Alaina and her classmates.
14 (yrs) was too few
Jesse Berrospe
February 20, 2018
I will always be heart broken
Sophia Bulgin
February 20, 2018
Rest in gods arms little angel
Elaine Slee
February 20, 2018
Even though I may not have known Alaina she seems like an amazing, loving, beautiful young girl who earned her angel wings to soon I'm only one year older and I feel like I lost a friend when I think of her my heart is with her family and friends and may she fly high with the angels xoxo ❤
Courtney Childress
February 20, 2018
My deepest condolences to the petty family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Im very saddened by this horribly tragedy. May god lead you all through this difficult time. Alaina was a very beautiful young lady. May she Rest In Peace. ❤ Stay Positive!
Much Love , Courtney .
Judie Volpe
February 20, 2018
Gone to soon but will always be remembered.
Se Gove
February 20, 2018
At such a young age you gave the best gift to your classmates and nation on a day that celebrates LOVE. Your courage has gripped my heart with your ultimate sacrifice: "Greater love has no man (or woman) than that he (she) lay down his (her) life for a friend"
. Thank you for your exemplary courage. My prayers for the ache your friends and family feel in their hearts at your absence from them.
Cindy Kelly
February 20, 2018
God be with your family until they meet you again!
Laura & Sean Estrada
February 20, 2018
God rest this beautiful soul, taken way too soon.
John
February 20, 2018
Rest Easy Cadet.
Stacie Murphy
February 20, 2018
A life taken way to soon, god bless you Alaina
Laura Mahabhashyam
February 20, 2018
Alaina was blessed to have been born to goodly parents and a loving supportive sister most of all she was sealed to her family and loved and knew our elder brother Jesus Christ. This will never diminish or dull the pain of your loss but stay strong in faith knowing that she is well and endured to the end. Remember when all the well wishers leave our loving Savior will be by your side turn to him when its more then you can bare. Your sister in Christ Laura Mahabhashyam Garner NC Ward
Anne
February 20, 2018
What can one say to a loss this large? No words will help. I hope your memories made together, will help you in this unfair tragedy. Alaina may have been called for a higher purpose, maybe helping animals, or others. My heart breaks for all victims.
John R
February 20, 2018
Gone But not forgotten
Kristi Stewart
February 20, 2018
Many prayers for your family, may Heavenly Father and our Savior be with you!
Chittaranjan Nirmel
February 20, 2018
So sorry your life was taken from you so soon.
February 20, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mr H
February 20, 2018
Alaina, I am so sorry that this had happened to you. I am so very sorry that we had failed to keep you safe. I didn't know you as a person. But as a teacher of 18 years, I'd still like to count you as one of my students. May God bless you dear child. May your services still be continued and I hope and pray that they will forever be an everlasting one in our hearts and memories.
Sharon Parsons
February 19, 2018
another angel sits with God
The Brown Family
February 19, 2018
Rest among the Angels
Lisa Cooper
February 19, 2018
So young, with so much life ahead of her. This senselessness just broke my heart, and I can only imagine the grief her family and friends are enduring right now. Psalm 147:3 - God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Praying this gives some measure of comfort.
Tatiana Scott
February 19, 2018
i wish you were still alive so we could be friends, you seem really nice, please ask god if he can bring you back to this world, im sorry what happened to you at your school, the shooter was so rude to do that and cruel. i hope you have a good time in heaven... were its more peaceful than in this crazy world.
Olivia Erskine
February 19, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I miss you Alaina Petty and have a great day in heaven and I love you love Liv Erskine Holmdel NJ
Olivia Erskine
February 19, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. the shooting at your school was very bad and have a great day in heaven and I love you and I miss you sooo much love Liv Erskine Holmdel NJ
Thomas Tom & Debbie
February 19, 2018
May her memory be eternal.
Madalaine Watson
February 19, 2018
Alaina was a beautiful, smart and special woman. She was to young to go out and especially like this. We may not be able to see her but her soul and spirit shall linger in our lives forever, her light hasn't gone out. She will never be forgotten, she has touched to many lives to be forgotten. Seeing her smile lights up the world. May she rest in paradise, God is with your family. I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. She will be missed...
February 19, 2018
Ryan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can't express how deeply saddened and heartbroken we are. Knowing your dad, I'm sure he was holding Alaina in his arms when she left us.
Sincerely,
Gary and Patsy Pointer
February 19, 2018
Sorry that this happened to you...
February 19, 2018
May the love of friends, and family carry you through your grief.
Nikki
February 19, 2018
I'm deeply saddened and send my sincere condolences to your family. With such a devastating loss words don't come easy. It may be hard at times to put your feelings into words but God can hear your call for help. Moving forward as you carry your precious memories with you may they be cherished and bring you smiles. May you take comfort in Christs promises to reunite us with our loved ones
Bobbie Petty
February 19, 2018
Such a HORRIBLE tradadgy for such a young girl.so sorry for your loss n lots of prayers for the Petty family.love always Bobbie Petty n family
Pam Jewell
February 19, 2018
I am so sorry. Rest in God's hands.
February 19, 2018
Praying for peace for the family. Until you meet again. God bless
Sheila Phalen
February 19, 2018
I cannot imagine the pain your family is going through. The Petty family is in my thoughts and prayers today and the days to come. Alaina was a beautiful girl.
The Ditto Family
February 19, 2018
Our sympathy to you, may God give you strength in this time.
Our family grieves with you for your beautiful child.
Gaby Gomar
February 18, 2018
There's life after this life, I'm glad you know the Eternal Plan of Happiness, you lived it here and you will continue there, we sustain you parents and family while you see them again. Prayers are offered and thoughts are shared, may your family always have the peace that the Lord always gives.
Tyler Meyer
February 18, 2018
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I may not have known her, but I will always keep her, as well as the family in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
February 18, 2018
RIP,Fly with the Angel's and watch over the ones you love.
Kathleen Foudray
February 18, 2018
Praying for all of you, I am Claudine's Gallacher's mother. So sad for your loss. Met all of you at your church in Redmond. I will add Alaina's name to my rosary I say everyday. May God give you the grace to move on is his loving care.
Susan Havelka
February 18, 2018
I am so sorry for such a devastating loss.
Tammy Blalock
February 18, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one, so young, not to have gotten to experience what life would have brought them. Their right to grow up, graduate, college, marriage, children, just to be able to live, taken in a selfish act of violence. It's a horrible tragedy. Just please keep in your hearts, where your loved one is now, there is no anger, violence, just love and peace. You will see them again, they will always be with you. Prayers for all of the Families, that have been dealt this selfish injustice.
Your right here girl
Madison McCarthy
February 18, 2018
Alaina, words cannot express how much upset I was for your school shooting. God is within her, she will not fall Psalm 46:5
Helin Gunes
February 18, 2018
May your soul rest in peace young angel. You didn't deserve to go this way. Such a tragic day
Lisa Evans
February 17, 2018
Alaina,
I only know of you through this tragedy. My heart goes out to you, your family, and your friends. May you rest Peacefully at God's side now, and may your families & friends receive the Blessing of peace and strength to get through this, the most difficult time in their lives right now, knowing that in the days and weeks ahead, although much too difficult to see now, the pain will always be there, but life will get a little bit easier for them, with support, and most of all, with love. I'm so sorry this had to happen to all of you. These are my own personal thoughts and words from my heart, and I will be placing my words on each of the pages of the 17 lives that were lost.
Rest Peacefully, Alaina.
Respectfully, Lisa Evans
February 17, 2018
What a beautiful young lady whose life was taken way too soon in such a horrible way. My love and my prayers go out to all the friends and the family of Alaina Petty. This is not the end. May you rest in peace. God Bless.
Nhory Carter
February 17, 2018
RIP.
Scott Chamberland
February 17, 2018
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Stephanie
February 17, 2018
As a parent with teenage children in school, I struggle to find the right words. I want to offer my sincere condolences during this time of deep sorrow. May your family draw strength in knowing that God is close to those crushed in spirit. Ps. 34: 18, 19 I am praying for all of those affected by this tragic event.
February 17, 2018
i'm so sorry for your loss. i hope you will get through this difficult time
Anna
February 17, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. As I was reading an article about this, I burst into tears of sadness and anger. She will be flying with the angels and watching over all of your family
Stephanie Mason
February 16, 2018
Condolences to your family
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