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Emmett Trapp Memoriam
Prescott Valley police say Emmitt Trapp was found around 11:30 a.m. by search and rescue personnel approximately one mile from his home.
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for Emmett Trapp
Emmett C
May 26, 2025
I just saw the big blue poster with his name and decided to look it up, I'm so sorry you lost him at such a young age and he definitely was loved, I'm 15 and can't imagine his mother finding out what happened, I'm so sorry for this loss even 15 years later, may little Emmett rest peacefully
Terri Peralta
August 31, 2010
I am to sorry for your loss, I know God has him in his arms. He is a very beautiful child, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
August 31, 2010
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. At Psalm 34:17 & 18 we read that God hears our cries of distress and that he can see our tears. May God give you the strength and endurance you need. Your family and friends are in my prayers.
Crystal
August 28, 2010
What a beautiful little boy. My heart broke the moment I heard this story. I pray that he is safe in the arms of his Savior.
Rebekah Dively
August 24, 2010
Praying that God gives your family peace during this difficult time.
Acey
August 23, 2010
God Bless little Emmett. Such a beautiful child to be gone so soon. He is now in the arms of God with never ending love. Emmett, you will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Ashley Preston
August 19, 2010
My heart breaks for your family!! I pray that the Lord gives you the strength you need to carry on. I know the pain I feel is terrible, And I never knew Emmet. He touched many lives with his beautiful blue eyes. I wish I could do something to ease the pain. Rest in peace beautiful baby Emmet!! Your are truely loved!!
Jenny Solvesky
August 17, 2010
I have no words that can properly express how heartbroken we are for your families loss. I pray that you and your family find peace.I will keep you, your family and Emmett in my prayers. (WTE July 08 and Sept 09 lurker on HT)
Mom Yardley, PA
August 16, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss -- we pray for your family at church for God to give you the strength to carry on. Mom, Yardley, PA
August 15, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Emmett. His tragic death is a reminder of how fragile life is. I hope you will always have precious memories of Emmett during his short life. I know he is in the arms of the Lord and will one day be re-united with you. Steven T. (Mesa, AZ)
August 13, 2010
So incredibly saddened to hear this news Cynthia, may the Lord wrap you up in his arms and help heal this wound.
Sara
(WTE mom FEB 09' HT Navybaby)
Stephanie
August 12, 2010
May the many memories of Emmett comfort you at this difficult time. May you also take comfort in the resurrection promise.
Keirstin Nitzel
August 10, 2010
I just want to tell the Trapp how sorry I am for their loss. I have been truly heart broken over Emmett. I will never forget that cute little boy. My prayers are with his family.
Catherine A
August 10, 2010
Cynthia and Trapp family,
I am truly saddened by your loss. I hope that you find hope and live in God's arms. Your son was truly beautiful and will always be with you. May god bless you in this tone of need and loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and will stay with you. God bless.
Catherine A. New Windsor, NY (WTE mom nykitten3483 Feb09/HT)
We all love you and are thinking about you.
August 10, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the tragic loss.Since I heard Emmett was missing, I hoped for the best. The Mama and Dad and family are in my prayers daily.
Sara Topczewski
August 10, 2010
Dear Trapp Family,
Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers every day. I hope the sweet memories of Emmett comfort you during this difficult time. Please know that even though I do not know your family personally, I will carry you all in my heart.
Yavonne Trapp
August 10, 2010
So sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Ytrapp (WTE Nov 07 mommy)
Laura Cordasco
August 10, 2010
Words can't express the sorrow I feel. Emmett has touched my heart in a deep way. My prayers are for you and your family. "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit."
Psalm 34:18
Melissa S
August 10, 2010
Dear Cynthia and Trapp Family,
I was so shocked to hear of your loss of Emmett. May he rest in the arms of the angels. You are all in my prayers and I wish you strength and peace to get through this difficult time. May God bless you and give you hope.
MelissaMommy7337 (WTE Dec 07 mommy to Kateri)
August 10, 2010
sorry
April Zimmer
August 10, 2010
Dear Trapp Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. My your sweet beautiful boy rest in peace.
WTE HT/Dec09 Mommy
Jesse Robbyn
August 10, 2010
I have had you and your family in my thoughts throughout the week. I am so sorry for your loss. Know that there are many women to support and comfort you when you are ready.
Kristin W (WTE May09)
August 10, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you and your family comfort and may your darling boy rest in peace.
Amanda (WTE atg4eva)
August 10, 2010
Your family has been in my every though this past week, I am so sorry for your loss.
Marie
August 10, 2010
Trapp Family
I am very sorry for your loss. My thought are with you at this difficult time.
Dec 08 WTE
Jennifer W
August 10, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss, may your beautiful boy rest in peace.
~April 10/HT WTE
Terry Payne
August 10, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. Emmett is a beautiful little boy and he has touched millions of people. May God give you peace and comfort.
Terry Payne, Tnp68 sept.2007 WTE Mom
August 10, 2010
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you, and with you. I pray for your comfort.
Tina C. (WTE HT)
Caitlin Kelly
August 10, 2010
I cannot tell you how truly saddened I am for your loss. I think of you and your family often and pray for you.
Caitlin (WTE Feb 2008, MommyToLiamAndBasil)
Chancy
August 9, 2010
I so sorry for your loss. Your family and Emmett are in my prayers and thoughts everyday.Take care and stay strong.
K
August 9, 2010
Trapp Family,
I'm so sorry for the lost of your beautiful baby boy Emmett. This tragedy has really touched my heart. My prayers are with your family in this hard time.
Andriane Haubois
August 9, 2010
This tragedy has made such an impact on me. I hope that your family can find some comfort in knowing how many people have you in their thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Aileen Setren Jim Lindell
August 9, 2010
We will never forget little Emmett. Please remember to call us for any reason. We would like to help ease your pain in any way that we can.
Heather Upton (HT mommy)
August 9, 2010
I am just devastated to hear of the loss of Emmett. I pray you find peace and comfort in your family and friends. Just know you are in my thoughts during this terrible time.
August 9, 2010
Trapp family, I am so sorry for your loss. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers forver. I wish you peace and strength in this difficult time. With much love always, your friend, GiGi Awadallah (Hot Topics umm_susu)
Jessica Quinlan
August 9, 2010
Trapp family,
I am so very very sorry for the awful loss of Emmett! My thoughts are constantly with your family.
Jessica Quinlan, kaismomma112007 WTE
Tiesha
August 9, 2010
Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. (WTE Mommy)
M
August 9, 2010
Words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. Emmett's life has touched more people than you could ever know. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. (WTE Mom)
Debby
August 9, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayes.
(WTE mom, March 09)
Miranda Parrott
August 9, 2010
Trapp Family,
Hoping that you and your loved ones find the strength to deal with such a terrible loss. Emmett is such a beautiful boy and has touched so many lives, he will not be forgotten and is mourned by many that never even met him. Please know that you are in my family's thoughts.
Erica B
August 9, 2010
Dear Trapp Family,
I am so sorry for you guys loss. I pray that you guys will find the peace to get you thur.
farah
August 9, 2010
My heart aches with you.....you're in my prayers. I know nothing in this world could ever make this right but someone once told me,"it's better to have known and loved than to have never know and never loved " he will live forever in your dreams. My deepest deepest condolences.
Lindsie HT Mommy
August 9, 2010
Trapp Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers and will be for a long time to come. My heart goes out to you. Know that you have many supporters, despite the fact that we may not know you in real life and the fact that we live across the country.
Mary (Irishmommy) Hart
August 9, 2010
Dear Trapp Family,
I am devestated at the loss of your sweet boy, Emmett. Heaven was surely lucky to get their newest angel. He is in a peaceful place, never to be lost again. I pray for your families recovery from this deep loss and moments of peace which turn into hours and days. Your beloved Emmett has touched so many lives and is mourned by us all. God bless you all.
Paige Francis
August 9, 2010
Stunned, speechless, saddened - and praying endlessly for Cynthia and family.
Tara LaCroix
August 9, 2010
Dear Trapp Family,
My heart goes out to you during this time of grief and mourning. You are in my thoughts and I hope that, in time, you find peace in the cherished memories of your beloved Emmett.
Danielle Martin
August 9, 2010
Trapp family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby boy. I have been praying for all of you since the news broke that he was missing. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers. Rest Peacefully sweet Emmett.
Valerie A
August 9, 2010
Trapp Family,
I wish you the best of luck in the coming days, and want you to know I am thinking of you. May God bless you and carry you when you need it most.
Jane Bulmer
August 9, 2010
Dear Trapp family,
I am so very sorry for the heartbreaking loss of your sweet little Emmett. You are and will remain in my thoughts and prayers
Melissa WTE HT Momma
August 9, 2010
You are in my heart, always. Rest in Peace sweet Emmett.
Lori Dove
August 9, 2010
My heart breaks for you and your family! I cannot imagine what you are going through...RIP Sweet Emmett
Jennifer Chambers (chambette)
August 9, 2010
I hope you can feel all of the WTE arms wrapped around you...we have all been thinking about you and praying for you with heartfel sympathy. I'm so sorry for what you're going through and hope that you can find a light at the end of this dark tunnel. We love you.
Summer Weaver
August 9, 2010
Trapp family,
I am so saddened and sorry for your loss. My heart aches for your entire family. If there was anything I could do to lessen the pain, I would. I admire Cynthia so much as a person and as a mom, I know you will be strong for your family. Much love,
Megan Greco
August 9, 2010
Dear Trapp family,
Words cannot express how my heart breaks for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Danielle Skidmore
August 9, 2010
Rest in Peace sweet boy.
August 9, 2010
Emmett, May god bless and keep you. Please watch over your mommy and give her strength.
To the Trapp Family, you are and will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jill Gines
August 9, 2010
Rest in peace sweet little Emmett.
Melissa Astrauckas
August 9, 2010
Sleep well little Emmett. Heaven has a new little angel.
Kelly O. WTE HT Mommy
August 9, 2010
I dont know little Emmett or you very well but you all have left such a spot on my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I am so sorry for your loss of your preciouse little angel.
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Chelsea & Jo Stalnaker
August 9, 2010
Rest in peace, little Emmett. Your life was short, but full of love.
To Cynthia and family, you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
August 9, 2010
I'm praying for Emmett's family. Rest in Peace, sweet boy.
L SM
August 9, 2010
Sweet Emmett, we will miss you dearly =( A prayer is constantly being said for your mother, father and sisters.
Ashley S
August 9, 2010
Dear Trapp Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that nothing I can say right now will take away your pain. Just know that there are a lot of people that have never met you who are praying and thinking about your family. Rest in peace sweet boy. From a HT and March 09 WTE mommy.
Lisa Dedrick
August 9, 2010
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss. WTE Dec 07 and HT Mommy
Kathryn Gish
August 9, 2010
RIP Sweet Emmett
Kris
August 9, 2010
I live here in AZ and this little guy never left my thoughts when I heard he was missing... I joined the FB page and was hoping he was in good hands. I was devestated when I heard. Rest in peace Emmett-and Godspeed!
Jackie Lee
August 9, 2010
Dear Trapp Family, my heart aches for your loss, and I cannot begin to imagine the anguish you must be feeling. I am praying for you, and for God's grace in the healing process. Emmett is one sweet little angel.
Donna Medina
August 9, 2010
God Will Watch You Now And Keep You Safe.You Can Now Run And Play And Never be Afraid.
Beth
August 9, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Feb 08 WTE Mommy
Danielle Garrigan
August 9, 2010
Dear Trapp Family,
My heart just breaks for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you during this time for which there are no adequate words. Your baby is in the precious arms of Jesus without pain, fear or tears. I have four little ones myself and what has happened breaks my heart and shakes me to the core. To Emmett's mommy, you are a good mommy and always know that. God bless you.
Audrey
August 8, 2010
God Speed Emmett! May peace be with you and your family! You are in God's heavenly kingdom...eternal life...another angel in God's presence. I know you are with all of the other little angels who have passed. God Bless!
April WTE mommy
August 8, 2010
I did not know Emmett directly,but he has left such a spot on my heart and will always be thought of and prayed for. Your family is continuously in my prayers as you deal with the hurt that no family should have to see. Baby Emmett is an angel and will be with you in so many different ways. God Bless You Trapp Family.
Macbeth
August 8, 2010
Dear Trapp family, our hearts are breaking for you....No words can express how sorry we are for your loss. Emmett has touched our family so deeply. Our youngest son bears a striking resemblance to Emmett ...and we will always remember your sweet angel when we look at him. Gods arms are around your family, even if you cannot feel it right now. We are praying for all of you... may God give you strength and comfort. You will continue to be in our prayers... Much love, The Macbeth Family
Kristin D
August 8, 2010
Emmett has impacted the lives of so many people, many of those that had never even met him. I hope that the Trapp family finds peace & some semblance of understanding that this is all part of a greater plan where we can meet him in Heaven. God bless you all!
Lucy Rios
August 8, 2010
no words can ever heal your hurt, but please know we are thinking of you always.
-warped, Hot topics.
Darcy
August 8, 2010
May peace be with you all.
Donna Saldana
August 7, 2010
So precious your son I am praying for you as I am at a loss for words. Such a heavy burden and loss. Emmett is with God in his loving arms. Prayers are with your family to make it through this.
Len Marinaccio
August 7, 2010
Emmett captivated the hearts of a town, one that would do anything for him. The hurt we all feel now is nothing compared to what the Trapp family is going through but I know that in time, there will be peace. Godspeed, Emmett!
Colleen
August 7, 2010
You have so many people pulling for you. Love and support from Philadelphia.
OLIVIA GALLARDO
August 7, 2010
I CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE THE PAIN YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. MAY GOD GIVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THIS TOUGH TIME. MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REST IN PEACE BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY.
August 7, 2010
Cynthia, may the love you have for your precious son help give you strength. There are really no words to express how I feel, but I wanted to know that you are in my thoughts.
Holley, WTE Oct 09
Tracey Williams
August 7, 2010
I can't imagine the pain you are feeling right now but I will pray for you to find peace.God has plans that are out of our control. Emmett will always be with you.Rest in Peace Baby Boy.
Tracy
August 7, 2010
Although it is unimaginable Emmett is gone from this earth, God needed him home for a reason unknown to us. Find comfort and peace knowing he we chosen to live with the Lord and to be your angel. God bless you.
Jessica
August 7, 2010
Rest in peace beautiful boy. May your family find peace and always treasure memories of you in their hearts.
Brandi
August 6, 2010
Bless this precious baby and may your family begin to heal.
Kathryn Rose WTE 10/19 Mommy
August 6, 2010
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time. My your angel rest in peace and soar in the clouds above.
Stacey Criddle WTE october mommy
August 6, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss.... my most sincere prayers are with you and your family.
Penny Czerwinski
August 6, 2010
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences. I cried and cried for your loss because really, that's all that could be done. I will pray for your family to heal and for God's grace to comfort you.
Tiffany Rich WTE 10/09 Mommy
August 6, 2010
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with the Trapp family and that sweet little boy. May he rest in peace and smile from above.
Jessica Saenz WTE Mom 10/09
August 6, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts. I will pray that God gives you strength during this difficult time.
Michelle Wilson WTE October09- michshellbell
August 6, 2010
Your family and little Emmett are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. I pray you find comfort until the day you can hug your precious Emmett again in heaven.
Eva Havens
August 6, 2010
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, I have experienced the loss of a child and I understand how unbelievably devastating it is, I hope you are being lifted up from your grief by the love of everyone who has been touched by your plight.
Jennifer Burma WTE July 08
August 6, 2010
My heart goes out to you all. My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Mara Uguccini WTE 08/08 Mommy
August 6, 2010
You and your family are in my heart and prayers... May your beautiful angel rest in peace....
Michele
August 6, 2010
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Holly Byrns
August 6, 2010
Words can not express the sorrow I feel for the loss of little Emmett. My thought's and prayer's go out to the Trapp family during this hard time.
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