Dru Sjodin

I don't have the right words to say. If there was something I could do to give your family justice I would. She deserves it and so do does the family. My deepest condolences.... My heart goes out to you....

Sending my most heartfelt condolences to all of Dru's friends and family.

I've never met you but I just watched your Story on 2020..
And my Heart Goes out to your Family.. Blessing to your Family.. R.I.P Dru... Vivian From Kansas!!

I never met you, yet I can feel how wonderful you were. RIP
Blessings and hugs to your family.

Heartbreaking. Just saw Dru's story on "See No Evil" and I'm deeply saddened to learn about her passing to the tragedies of this world. My heartfelt condolences to Dru's Parents, and Family. I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss...Matthew 5:4

Gone too soon. God bless Dru's family.
~ Australia.

Dru I stopped by your grave on your Birthday.Left some flowers, A balloon and pumpkin Reston peas

I l pray for her and her family every night.

Like the rivers rushing waters, so goes the days of our lives and still, yet, we are reminded and shall never forget. Dru lives and walks free and in
eternal sunshine. Bless her, the family
and the seekers of the great north country, always...

Remembering the life and remembering the love. Continued prayers for Dru and her family.

Dru's candle burned out too soon before it's flame. May God comfort her parents, family & friends during their time of need. Just watched this nightmare unfold on Discovery I.D. in 2016 so time has passed yet Dru will never be forgotten. Taken too soon another angel up above, I pray to God that her parents find PEACE. No parent should ever bury a child the parent should die first. TRAGIC

“All things are born of light, and all things return to it.”
— Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

Rest in peace Dru

Thinking about your parents as thanksgings is almost here its had to be without a loved one no matter how many yrs they have been done but you will be watching over them as they celebrate Thanksgiving ....

Thinking of you today, Dru. God bless you, dearest girl

I am still thinking of you and your family. Its hard to believe it has been four years.

Terry

I will never forget her as long as I live. God bless and keep her forever in His protective hands!

I am so sorry for your loss. My neice was also missing for 3 years until her remains were discovered. It is a hole in your heart that never leaves you, but with patience, love, and faith you will meet some day again in heaven. God Bless you all.

So bittersweet.

Dru has touched my life in ways I could never have imagined. I continue to think of Dru and those of you who miss her the most. You all remain in my prayers. Today I cried for you all, tears of sadness, loss, pain, relief (at the final verdict), so much emotion, yet I am sure that it can not compare to what you are going through. Your strength is a testimony to God's love and trust. This senseless tragedy has not been in vain.

To all of Dru's family: on this sad anniversary, I hope it encourages you to know that people you don't know also remember this date and are thinking of you. Though the ache may never go away, I pray that you're able to experience a sense of closure now and that happy memories will outweigh sadness. May you be especially blessed with peace and joy today and tomorrow on Thanksgiving!

Dear Sjodin & Walker Families,
I have read that the trial is over. I am so grateful that justice has been served and that Dru's voice has been heard and acted upon. Thank you for all your work to help prevent future losses of our nation's children. Thank you for working so hard to give us Dru's Law. May you continue to always find comfort, strength and love from your family, your friends and from God.
Sincerely,

Justice has finally come to you and your family. May you rest in eternal peace Dru.

My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you at this very difficult time. I went thru this when my mother, Donna, was kidnapped from Bismarck 13 years ago.

To Dru's friends and family,

I picture Dru in heaven painting beautiful pictures with little children. God bless you and keep you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Family and Friends of Dru,



We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one, and hope that you all have been able to put closure to this horrible ordeal after today (8-31-06). Our family has had you all in our prayers since day one, and will continue to pray for peace for each and every one of you. May God Be With You All....

My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. I hope you find justice for Dru!

Hopefully, some justice may be found for Dru's death, however, for the family of Dru, it must be almost too much to bear,



Many prayers and concerns go out to all of you at this time.



Sincerely, Rosie

My heart, thoughts, and prayers will be with you all in the trying weeks ahead.



I wish you strength and peace at last.

Dear Dru Sjodin's Family & Loved ones:

I think about this and when is happened, and it makes me sad and mad at the same time. I dont know if anyone else remembers the song by Eagles "Theres a hole in the world" but around the time i heard about her being found and stuff right after that i heard that song and i just will never forget that in my mind that will be her song. Another song that reminds me of her is by Kenny Chesney "Who'd you be today". Just thought i would share that with the world. Grand Forks is my home town, i now reside in Fargo. But I'm telling ya this really hits home. Altho i feel i know Dru, but i dont i just dont know how i would cope with it if it were one of my close friends. My prayer are with Dru and everyone she knew hopeing for peace and harmony, because GOD will take care of all. Please take care all and know that God has her and keeping her safe there.

Hugs -N- Love to all

To Dru's Family & Friends,

May you continue to have the strength and perseverance you have so boldly had through the years.

Please know that you are all in my thoughts.

Every time I see a beautiful pink sunset, I know that it is Dru who painted it.

I am so very sorry for your loss. Sometimes we will never understand why this can happen. Bless you all

Dru........even three years after your horrible murder.....you have a profound influence on this nation.



You are truly an angel.

Dru remains in my thoughts, and all who knew her in my prayers. Take solace knowing that you will see her again someday...

Dear Sjodin family, Chris and friends,

As we remember Dru's anniversary and experience the promises of spring and renewal..we want you to know we continue to think of all of you and remember you in our thoughts & prayers.

God's messengers are never seen with wings up in the air, but through the eyes of faith we see their footprints evrywhere. Dru must be such a beautiful angel!!

To Dru's family: April 17 has to be a more difficult day for you than others. I hope it encourages you to know that a few of us out here haven't forgotten this anniversary.



You have been in my thoughts and prayers today, and I hope/pray that Easter coming just the day before gives you special comfort. Also, I'm not certain when or why the idea came to me, but I've been praying that God would surprise you with joy in amazing ways...

Unfortunately I've never met Dru. Still I feel shocked and enraged what happened. May God bless her soul.

Dru was a wonderful person and always had a smile on her face. She is missed greatly and will always be in my prayers. I met Dru at the University of North Dakota our freshman year, she was the kind of girl everyone liked.

To all who knew and loved her:



Dru remains in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. You all and Dru have a special place in my heart. I offer you my deepest sympathies.

Dear Sjodin and Walker families,

I am so very sorry for your loss. I have never had the pleasure of meeting Dru, but she seemed like she would have been a joy to meet. Her diapperance has inspired me to study criminology and psychology so someday I could help find and hopefully return a families loved one. You will all be in my prayers!!

Dearest Dru,

You, Chris, and your families will always remain in my thoughts and prayers every holiday season. Rest in Peace.

Jay

My thoughts are with you Dru and family during the upcoming holiday season. I still think of you often.

Dear Sjodin & Walker families and Dru,

I want you to know that you and Dru are still in my thoughts and prayers. You have touched my heart so much. May God bless you and Dru especially at this time of year.

Sincerely,

Dear sweet Dru, I know your family still aches from losing you. I wish there was something I could do to bring you back to them, but I'm glad that you are at least safe forever now in the arms of the Lord enjoying eternal happiness.



I'm looking forward to all of us meeting you in heaven one day and enjoying laughing with you just like the friend I wish I could have been to you while you were here.

Dru and your family remain in my prayers!! I never met her, but I continue to think about Dru almost daily.

Stay strong through these trying times.

Dru,

I am still thinking of you and your family. You will never be forgotten.



Theresa

I just read through many pages of this guestbook and it makes me happy and sad at the same time. I lived in Grand Forks when Dru disappeared. I didn't have the priviledge of knowing Dru but am uplifted when I read or hear stories of the person she was to so many people. I am around the same age as Dru and look like her in many ways. It hit me hard to know that someone who was SO loved by SO many could have been taken in such a way. She is in my heart and I think about she and her family so very often.

I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. I hope you know that there are so many of us praying for your family and Dru. Take care of one another.

I am so sorry for your loss.

I never knew Dru, but i have reading about it from the beginning.



It makes my heart go sad.



God Bless

Dru, you were a true friend in life and a better friend in my memories. Thanks.

Dear Sjodin and Walker families,

I just want you to know that both you and Dru continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and Dru.

It has been almost 2 years now, and my memory of Dru is still vivid! The first thing I ever said to her was that I liked her haircut! How funny is that!?! She was a wonderful person! She is missed by all that knew her, even if for a brief moment! We miss you Dru!

Springtime is approaching, and with it, nature's rebirth. The beautiful spirit of Dru is contained within every newborn blossom. Look to the sun, not nearly as bright as her smile, and find comfort that her love lives yet among us. Warmest wishes of peace to the Sjodin and Lang families. You are all in my heart and prayers.

Formerly from Aberdeen in North Eastern South Dakota, the story of Dru hit close to home. God Bless Dru and her family! You are in my thoughts and prayers! "May Angels embrace you and forever wrap their wings around your soul..."

Our family thinks of Dru often, and continues to keep her family in our prayers. Each holiday we light the pink candles we got at the vidul,held in Pequot Lakes,in her memory and in support of our town and all the families that were changed because of her life and death. God Bless you Dru , although we wish you were here , we know you are in a better place. Please continue to look over your family and bring them peace.

Today, in prayer, I remember Dru....

I am thankful that I had got to spend some time with such a beautiful person and I have her and her family to thank for making me a stronger individual. God Bless you, as always will, for Dru and her family and friends...Till we meet again Dru...

I am 13 years old, and I want to let the Sjodin and Walker families know that they are in my constant prayers. I cried everytime I saw a picture of Dru. You should know that I/We support you all very much. Love, Peace, Happiness, and Joy yo you all.

God Bless

I am 13 years old, and I want to let the Sjodin and Walker families to know that they are in my constant prayers. I cried everytime I saw a picture of Dru. You should know that I/We support you all very much. Love, Peace, Happiness, and Joy yo you all.

God Bless

missing dru always, and praying for her and her family every day that goes by!!

I am so sorry for your loss. I am formerly a Grand Forks resident, and have been keeping up with news back home. So when I heard about Dru I had wished I could go back home to help in any way I could.I never knew Dru, but I know that God is looking out for her now. your in my prayers each and every day. God Bless the Sjodin Family.

My heart goes out to Dru's Family and friends. I lived in Minnesota when I heard about her disappearance, and I prayed for her every night.

Still thinking of You, Chris, and your family and friends Dru. May God continue to protect you in eternal rest.

My prayer is that this New Year brings new peace to your hearts.

Praying for you, and thinking of you all always, Suzanne

Still in my prayers

I have followed Dru's story from the first day it happened, a very sad day. My prayers and thought go out to Dru's family and to Dru herself i hope that god is watching over her.

I made a donation a long time ago when Dru first disappeared and I received a prayer box bracelet. I never take it off. It is a constant reminder to me that this can happen to anyone. I go online everyday to see if there is any new info. about this case. I am about the same age as Dru and have been following this story from the start. I cried when I found out that she had been killed. I don't even know her but it effected me so much. Dru's family and friends, you are in my prayers all the time and I hope you can try to keep your heads up during the holiday season and remember all the great times you had with Dru and just know that she is an angel in heaven now!

Just letting the Sjodin and Walker families know that they are still in my thoughts and prayers.

Your daughter would be very proud of the actions you have taken since her death.

When I have a girl I am going to name her Dru in honor of your daughter. I was so sad to hear about Dru's tragic death. Dru was a wonderful person and I wish that I would have got the chance to meet her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family this holiday season.

Dru's family and friends~

My thoughts and prayers are with you guys this holiday season. I am so sad by your daughter and friend Dru's tragic death. I know that heaven is a better place now that Dru is their. Dru is a beatiful and wonderful person. Although Dru's life was unfortunately cut short the world is a better place having her here. Dru will be greatly missed and she will always be in my heart. Thank you for all that you did for this world Dru. And to you Dru's family and friends I want to thank you for all that you are doing to keep the world safer for other women you all are truly angels and role models for us all! God bless

Sweet, dear little Dru and all of her family and friends are still in my thoughts!

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving..and as we sit down to dinner we will all say a prayer for Little Dru's family and friends, and remember how special she was to all and always will be. Love to all my Sutfin family.

Carol Ann (Sutfin) Millikan

I first heard about her disappering in U.S History we always did current events in the morning before class and once i heard that she had died i almost started to cry i feel really sorry for her family and friends.

God bless all the little children of the World. I pray for your family to have peace and comfort. I am a probation officer who has to counsel with sex offenders, I use this case many times in my visits. I am very proud of Dru's Law and lobby in Texas for stronger laws as well. My love and prayers will go with your entire family especially during the holidays.

Dru, we will never forget your beautiful smile and your generous heart. Your family is in my prayers every night, and you are to. We miss you terribly, but we also know that you are watching over everyone now. Your God's little helper....

To all of Dru's family,

I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are still with you and Dru. I think of her everyday and especially when I see something pink. I am grateful that "Dru's Law" has passed the U.S. Senate. Her legacy will live on through this new Law and through all of your charitable works done in her name. Dru and her remarkable family are an inspiration to me...and to all. I will never forget Dru. God bless you.

Sincerely,

Hey this is shae and we all miss you dru

God Bless You Dru! Still thinking of you. I am so sorry about what happened and will never forget you.



Theresa

We know we can't fully understand the way that you are feeling. However, one thing is certain, Dru is being taken care of in a wonderful place and she is watching over you! One day all your pain will go away...and you will be reunited with your beautiful daughter. Our prayers are with you and your family. Take care and God Bless.

From the first news of Dru's disappearance one year ago, I could not get it off my mind and my heart. I feel the loss personally, yet I never knew Dru. Thanks to the Grand Forks Herald for their special remembrance of Dru at this time. God Bless her family and friends and give them strength.

One year. So much can happen in one year. And yet it seems like yesterday when I found out. I was at the El Roco that Saturday night, but no one really knew yet what was going on. I awoke early Sunday morning to a phone call from a friend crying on the other end of the line. I spent the next couple hours on the phone, calling people, calling friends in Crookston to see if they knew of anyone suspicious there or if they had seen anything or know anything. Like most people who knew Dru, I walked around like a zombie that day. And for numerous days after... it seemed surreal to get up, to go to class and see the empty spot where she used to sit, and it was especially hard to go back to work and see other people working when she should have been. One year later it gets easier to go about daily activities, but the pain and numbness of losing Dru is still there, just under the skin. It doesn't take much to draw the tears. And like thousands of others, there's not a day that goes by that I don't think about Dru.



We miss you, Dru. And we will love you forever.

I lived in Grand Forks many years, and moved to Bismarck to be near my daughter my only child. I can't imagine what Dru's family has gone thur. My thoughts and prayers are with you Linda. I really admire all of you. She was a beautiful person. God Bless all of you.

I still think about Dru almost everyday. With 3 kids myself, it makes me so mad that this had to happen. My prayers go out to her family. God Bless.

Just know that the Lord is, and shall always be with you. This, by no means, is the end of anything - only the beginning; we cast off this mortal shell, but we take on immortality. You shall indeed see each other again. Jesus has promised it. I care deeply for you all. Believe in the power of prayer. And remember that, in heaven - there will be no more sorrow and no more tears - I pray that you find comfort in that knowledge. God bless and keep you all, just as He is with Dru. all my loving, Suzanne

I just want to let Dru and her family know that I'm keeping you all in my prayers. I have been following the story since I heard of her disappearance last year. Peace and God Bless

Jessica

I just want the family to know that my prays and thoughts are with you. She was so young and beauitful

I just wanted to say that I am 22, just like Dru was when tragedy happened.She was so young and Beautiful :) I wish Strength for the Sjodin family. This must be so difficult. I hope your family is very united.All the Love and Peace In the World~~Kodi

Here's a peom for Dru's Family



Im Free



Dont grieve for me, now I'm free

I'm following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call;

I turned my back and left it all.



I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way:

I found that place at the close of day.



If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh,a kiss:

Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.



Be not burdened with times of sorrow;

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life's been full, I savored much;

Good Friends, good times, a loved one's touch.



Perhaps my time seemed all to brief;

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me;

God wanted me now, He set me free.

I am a Journalist in Vancouver and followed Dru's story very closely. I am originally from Winnipeg and have been to your State many times. My heart and feelings are with your family. I will be following this case closely.

Dear Cousin Linda, Aunt Betty and Uncle Drew, and father of Little Dru and boy friend,

I can't even begin to tell you how shocked I was to hear this awful news. We followed the story on TV and never even dreamed at the time that Dru was the Grandaughter of my Uncle Drew and Aunt Betty, until my sister in Rapid City told me in May. I am so sorry for you all. I can't even imagine how you all must feel.We just have to remember that Little Dru is in a better place and some day you will all be reunited in Heaven. With love to all from Carol and Mick.

This is for you Dru....I am 19 yrs old and I live in winnipeg. I am touched by your story deeply. I pray for you and your family, and I am so sorry this happened to you. I went to Grand Forks this summer and stayed across from the columbia mall. I went hesitantly shopping at that very mall, I almost coulndt stand walking through the parking lot and tears came to my eyes when I saw Victorias Secret. I wasnt captured by the sensationalism of your story but I was touched because you represent so many young women. Many young women, I too have blonde hair and blue eyes, a family, and a boyfriend and I attend college too. Were not really far apart. Nothing can make up for your loss of life Dru, and nothing can chage what happened but I hope that we can try and make a difference do something small as a tribute to you. I have made myself a promise to make sure that when I leave my part-time job at the Safeway, that I will always walk with someone else, carry pepper spray and I tell my friends at work do the same.You have made me very aware that everything can change in a moment.You have made alot of young women aware of dangersand lots of young women are careful when they leave their jobs.Who knows Dru maybe some young women are here today because of your story...

I attended Macomb's Take Back the Night March and heard about Dru's story from one of her close friends. It was so tragic, and her family and friends are all in my thoughts tonight.

Today I thought of you again and though I did not know you, you are often in my mind. I have spent many moments thinking of all the beautiful places your new found wings have carried you, the beautiful skies you have looked down from and already the many souls you are watching over. Everynight I kiss my two children as they go to bed and know that they will wake in the morning when the sun comes up. I know that God has chosen wonderful angels like you to watch over them when I cannot.

I wish I could take away the hurt and sadness your family and loved ones feel. I wish I could express how sorry I am for their loss but I know that only they can and will feel and understand their emotions, and hopefully in time will be able to live again with happiness.I am sure they have their very own special angel to watch over them and I know you are watching them closely.

Hi. I got to know Dru on a camping trip a couple years ago. She had one of the greatest spirits and personalities of anyone I met. We never kept touch after that weekend, but Im really glad that I had a chance to meet her. My prayers and my thoughts are with her friends and family. She has touched alot of lives. You never think it could happen to yourself or someone you know. Im sorry for your loss.

I have a 23 year old daughter and I watched her today as she drove out the driveway to travel back to New Hampshire. I miss her when she's away and always happy when she comes home to visit. I cannot even imagine what you all must be going through, on this birthday. I prayed for Dru from the very beginningand continue to pray for you. I'm so sorry this terrible thing has happened to such a beautiful human being. God bless you all. I know she is with Jesus.

I was cleaning my room today and came across the article on Dru. It was from November 2003. I dont know why it was there but i felt it was there for a reason so i went online and wanted to find out more about her and the investigation. When I found out that she passed away, I cried for her for, her family,friends and loved ones who probably have been through so much. But they must know that everything happens for a reason. The heavens have gain a beautiful and gifted angel. God Bless and stay strong. You will always be in my prayers

As a UND Graduate and a former resident of Crookston, I followed the story of Dru. It really hits home. What a tremendous loss...Dru seemed like an amazing woman. Look forward to the day you reunite in Heaven.

Dru was my childhood bestfriend,she could always make me laugh no matter what.I know she is still bringing smiles to peoples faces.Just like she always did.I miss her every day and wish her family peace.

Dru would be 23 years old now. May God bless Dru, as well as her family and friends who were lucky enough to know this incredible spirit. I never met her but wept for her as if she were my sister or best friend. Her magnetism crosses geographic boundaries; touching many.



Today I take time to celebrate you, Dru. I pray for you and your loved ones. I pray for justice, here on earth as well as beyond.

Completely by accident, I just discovered that today would have been Dru's 23rd birthday, bringing a much more sober, relective tone to a beautiful sunny day. The more I've heard and read about the person Dru was, the more she reminds me of a few special people who I love dearly. I have wept for her as though she were one of them.



I can't imagine what this day is like for you, Dru's family and dear friends. I do know that God knows better than anyone, and today I pray especially that He may give you whatever you need the most today--comfort, enouragement, even joy... may He surprise you as only He can!

Today would have been Dru's 23rd birthday. Happy Birthday Dru, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers each day.