Shawnee Mission West High School
Marching Band Practice Field
June 7, 8:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, the vigil will be moved to Hillcrest Covenant Church, 8801 Nall. If the rain stops by 8:30, the candlelight vigil will still be held at West.
Due to construction, park in the Antioch parking lot and enter the field from the north side. Please carpool. Candles will be provided.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR KELSEY
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I can't be there, so I lit a candle for Kelsey here in Texas.
Losing a child is like having part of your soul violently taken away.
I hope the person or persons responsible for killing such a beautiful soul are found, and Kelsey and all her loved ones will get justice.
God Bless...
Mary
I am just so profoundly sorry this happened. I have no words. I will pray for your strength and peace. So very very sorry....
May God be with your family. May he bless each and every one of you and give you the strength that you need to get through this very difficult time. Our family will keep you close to our hearts and you will be in our every prayer.
There are no words to express my heartfelt grief for you and the loss of your beautiful daughter, sister, friend....I look at my 12 year old and don't know where to begin. What do I say? What can I tell her? The truth is...there is nothing. I'm sure there is nothing I can say that you hadn't told your daughter. Again, I'm so so sorry. My heart just breaks for you.
I am a Dad with a 3 year old daughter I would go crazy if that happened to mine. I hope he burns in hell for what he did . Me and my wife have been worried since it happened and the outcome is devistating . I will pray for her and family for ever . If I ever cross paths with the son of a B*&^$
I will make him pay after he ask forgiveness from her family and her . Again I am truly sorry your family will be in our prayers forver ............
I just saw the story on the news and have never met your daughter. I am heartbroken that such a promising life was cut short so soon. I am a mother of 2 young children, each time I see something so tragic as this I wonder how on earth I can let them outside to play without worrying. I will keep your family in my prayers. Kelsey is home with the Father now. You now have a special Guardian Angel watching over all that you do. Please have Faith in God that the horrible person(s) who did this will be punished. My sincerest sympathies to all who knew this beautiful child.
Anita P. - Illinois
I live in Lone Jack, MO, but I am disabled with two disabled children, so I can't physically come to support you during this time of need. Please know I am with you in thoughts, prayers & spirit.
God bless you,
Kelly
I'm so sorry for your loss. I am 25 and this has really hit home for me. It's different when it's someone close to your age. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time and forever.
Words cannot begin to describe the sadness I feel for your family and the loss of a child.
I have a 6-year-old niece and I never let her out of my sight - it's so sad how the world has changed - in a dramatically negative way.
Jesus knows what he is doing, we may not understand but he knows exactly what’s on his agenda. We are living in his time.
You will be in our prayers.
This is Melissa in Canada- I saw this story on the internet and it has touched my heart.
I am sending you my love at this time.
As a retired fugitive recovery agent and medic I know to well the sorrow the family is going thru.I pray the judicial system does not fail and prosecutes to full capital punishment. Retaliatory and vindictive, yes I am I am sick and tired of these animals hurting our young. God Bless You Kelsey.
We're so profoundly sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how you are making it from minute to minute.
Know that there are thousands of people who are right now watching the streets of our city looking for the individual and the truck that is burned in our minds.
He will be found. Sooner or later. HE WILL BE FOUND!!!!
I just want to say that as a mother of two girls I can't imagine what you must be going through. I hope that whoever did this to Kelsey will rot in hell for what he has done. I sit here writing this and I am numb to it all. May the Lord be with you and your family, and God Bless.....
My prayers are with you and your family at this time. I hope that this monster of a person who would do such a horrible thing is caught and prosecuted to the fullest. God Bless!!
Tammi......South Carolina
.......i am devastated by this as many are especialy the family.....my heart burns for all of us and ia ache for justice
God Bless All! I am praying for your family. I have 4 daughters and worry how about the loss of one of them. Be strong and know that you are in a lot of peoples thoughts and prayers.
We too have watched this tradgedy unfold today as we watched it on tv. My husband and I had a child to be murdered 19 months ago in Natchitoches La. His name being Justin. We had him out of school 5 months. Very simular to this. As I sit there and watched the greif on the families face. It was more than we could take. My husband and I. You daughter was beautiful! My heart goes to you, Tho there is nothing that we can say right now that is going to make things any better. All we can say to you is Lean on the LOrd. He will see you through this.
I'm Olivia and I am 11. I was so touched by this story. And it makes me so sick that a man would do that. He needs to be punished. I am so sorry for your loss. You will get through this. It will be tough but just rember kelsey is always going to be with you. Just look right above you and there she will be. You may not see her but she can see you! And she just wants you to be happy. You and your family will be in my prayers. God Bless you........
My heart goes out to all of you-what a sad, sad story, and one that happens way too often. It's not right. It's not acceptable. We need to bond together and call our congressman and make sure the Adam Walsh bill is fully funded. We need to be strong and fight.
Chelsea was a beautiful light to us all-God Bless...
Anne
I am grieving ... I saw the whole situation unfold on the news while I was on a flight from SF to NY. There is nothing I can so nor do to make it better, I just wish that the whole episode could be reversed and that the girl going into a Target store to buy a present would have been able to deliver it and live out the rest of her life. This is so unfair, such a beautiful and promising life cut short by some maniac that surely had his own set of hurtful problems. Such a representation of how ugly the world can be, and so terrible horribly unfair to Kelsey and her family. My heart goes out to them in this very difficult time.
Please remain strong....My prayers are with you............Im sorry that evil dwells within us....lets get this creep off the streets!
May the lord bless & keep you. If it were not for Christ all would have no hope. your burden is heavy. May the lord bless & keep you
I am so sorry to hear about the tragedy that has happened to your family. There are no words to bring you comfort or lessen your pain right now, so I won't try. Just know I pray for peace in your heart and justice for your daughter. God Bless your family.
www.kelseyspurpose.org
Words can not express how deeply sorry I am for the loss of your beautifull daughter. I will keep your family in prayer. Look to the Lord and He will give you strength. I will light a candle for Kelsey here in RI .
Cris
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful child. I too will say prayers for you & your family. God Bless...
So sorry - thoughts and prayers are going out to your family.
I don't listen to the news like I should and my daughter told me about Kelsey, my heart goes out to you and your family. My daughter, has a slight disability and way to trusting, and the idea scares me to death. I can only imagine your pain. She was a very beautiful girl, and I heard you talk on the news earlier on the internet, and she was someone to be really proud of and those memories will always be with you. You will be very much in our prayers and thoughts.
My first husand was killed 16 years ago and I sincerly hope they catch the person or persons responible and you are given at least some justice.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I didn't know Kelsey Smith but by her pictures she seemed like a kind hearted and down to earth kind of girl that would do anything for her friends. Again I'm sorry for the loss of your daughter I know how hard this must be, I too lost four friends in Costa Rica accident last summer, so I know how you feel. I hope they catch whoever did this to Kelsey, I hope they realize what pain they have caused. They took away a sweet girl and they had no right too. My prayers are with you. Joel Ybarra.
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry for your loss.
God be with you and Kelsey
David
I, like many, have been following the story and praying for your daughter. Kelsey was so beautiful.They will catch the person responsible.I'm so sorry this happened. You are in my prayers.
Dallas, Texas
my thoughts and prayers are with kelsey and her family.
much love.
Just saw the story on the news and just had to come and tell you how sorry i am .
I really hope they catch this piece of human shit and hang him for all the world to see . If they cannot find someone to pull the lever i would be glad to volounteer my time . Its time that people start paying for the crimes they commit with there lives , no more sitting in jail for life ,
I, like many others, have been following this story and praying for Kelsey.
She was so gorgeous and had a beautiful smile.
I hope the cruel person responsible for this tragedy will be caught.
Your family is in my prayers.
Dallas, Texas
I know some of your pain, having our precious Zoe go to heaven 6 months ago at age 11. I think of that time as her homegoing and joyous reunion with her Saviour. Also it makes heaven more real because I know she is there. My husband says, our gain from knowing Zoe is greater than the loss.
Here is a poem that our children's pastor wrote on the day she died:
For Zoe
By Gerald Beene
I saw a butterfly
Flying in the breeze
A butterfly only lives for a day,
I think
Her wings were painted
With beauty and grace,
She was so fragile
Like a priceless vase
Full of energy, she fluttered
From flower to tree
Never stopping to think
How short life would be
She made us happy
When she was around
With her smile and her hug
And rarely a frown
I woke up today
And I looked all around
But there was no butterfly
To be found
While we all slept
She flew away
And now she is fluttering
In Heaven today
May God's presence comfort you.
terryandmary@sbcglobal.net
As a police officer and fore most as a father of three my heart aches for you. I will light a candle for your daughter in Tennessee. Your family is in the prayers of every officer here.
Erwin TN police department
I'm sorry that this happend to your family! I really don't know what to say I'm at a lost of words!! This truly is something that only God knows why it happend! I'm praying that your family can get justice and the animal that did this is caught! Stay strong and keep your faith in God!! He knows your pain and he understands what your going through!! Tonight when I go to bed Kelsey will be in my prayers!! May God bless and keep you all.
Sorry for your great loss... I left a comment on another post about how this type of crime re-occurs from time to time: Here are two suspects in a much older, but not forgotten case.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you & your family. Kelsey was a beautiful and amazing women. You should be so proud!!
With deepest sympathy
Our prayers are with your family. Be strong in Christ.
Youth Pastor Matt-Fort Des Moines Church of Christ.
Dear Smith Family...I am a daughter, I have a family who loves me beyond boundaries any words can express, as Kelsey does,and when I hear of a girl gone missing, I tell my family "If that ever happens to me, know two things, that I went down fighting like hell, to get back to you, and if I cant, a few moments of fear at the end are irrelevant, and do nothing to diminish the joy and pleasure and love I had during my time on earth". I say this to you, cause I see that fire in Kelsy's eyes, and I know, she would say the exact same thing... God bless you, we are thinking of you, you will survive this... Thea Strassburg, St Louis MO
I have just graduated from high school, here in North Carolina. Kelsey and I are the same age and were in the same situation- we were going to college.
I am so terrible sorry for your loss, I know how it is to lose a loved one- and to her friends how it is to lose a close friend so sudden, I have lost two close friends in the past six months. Please know that here, in Charlotte, North Caroline you have people praying for peace, recovery, and grace on your hearts- I pray that you will be able to cope, and the one who is responsible for all of this will be grieved so terribly in his heart that they will turn themselves in.
I pray that there will be justice served... And you will find the reason for this happening...
Emily
I am so sorry for your loss. Kelsey is a beautiful young girl. As a human and a mother, I do not understand why people hurt children. You and Kelsey will be in my heart forever. My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to you.
Mi corazón está cerca de ustedes, el dolor es mio también, pero Dios será quien enjugue sus lágrimas. Que el Todopoderoso y Justo sea con vosotros.
I want to shed so many tears for Kelsey and her family. My heart is broken. I did not know Kelsey, but my daughters went to Shawnee Mission West. My oldest step-daughter graduated the same time she did. My prayers are with the Smith family. God bless.
I am so sorry. I have been praying for Kelsey to come home safely. God only takes those home with Him that He Loves and needs. Kelsey is one of those special angels He needed now. I will continue to pray for your family in this time of need. Kelsey is now with God and nothing more can happen to her.
May God Be with your family in Christian Love
I am so very sorry. I will pray for you and your family.
John
Know that either on this side of heaven or the other...JUSTICE will be served. Hold fast to the faith you are founded in and know that our God is good all the time. Praying for you in Oklahoma City.
No words can express the sorrow that the world is feeling with you. We are all heartbroken and devastated.
I am not one for capital punishment, but every breath that the monster who did this takes is unfair and unjust.
Beautiful Kelsey, you will be remembered.
I once heard a phrase from a speech from a veteran many years ago. It has stuck with me. - Live your life for those who no longer can.
I take that to heart and try not to take any day for granted.
I will think of Kelsey as I wake up tomorrow and embrace the day.
She deserves it.
I'm so deeply sorry about Kelsey. I'm sorry I can't be there, I live in Georgia. But, I want you to know that I'm praying for the family and friends.
When I went to my youth group tonight, I got up on our stage and asked everyone to be praying. I want you to know that I care and I'm having everyone in the surrounding area pray. I am very much like Kelsey with the outgoing personality and having tons of friends, so I hope everyones prayer will help you get stronger.
I pray that God helps you through this rough time and guides you every step of the way.
God Bless You.
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful child, sister, friend...I'm not sure why Kelsey's story has hit me as hard as it has. I did not know her. We see these horrific crimes almost daily on tv. I am guilty of turning the channel without pause. For some reason I couldn't turn the channel on Kelsey. I think it may be the light in her eyes or the warmth of her smile. You can just see that she was and is a kind soul. Kelsey has definitely affected many people. No one can truly know your pain. My heart has broken. I will light a candle for Kelsey tonight and pray her and all that love her.
May God Bless you all.
Kenna
I am a Kansan living in TX and want to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
My the good lord guid you through this terrible time and may her soul find sweet peace with her creator.
I'm a teacher in a little northwest Missouri town, and this case has hit a devastating chord with us. My heart sank today when I heard the news. We have been praying for your family, and know you will continue to be in the thoughts and prayers individuals not just in Kansas City, but throughout the state.
Our heart is breaking for you and your family. I have children, one of them a daughter of fourteen. My husband and I lay in bed last night talking, we cannot begin to imagine what you're going through. Our love and thoughts are with you and your family...Here is a poem that I had tucked away after reading it a few ago.
I'll Lend You A Child Of Mine
I'll lend you for a little time a child of mine, He said
For you to love the while she lives and mourn for when she's dead.
It may be six or seven years or twenty-two or three,
But will you, till I call her back
take care of her for me?
She'll bring her smiles to gladden you, but should her stay be brief,
You'll have her lovely memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true, and from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I've selected you.
Now you will give her all your love , not think the labour vain.
Nor hate me when I come to call to take her back again.
I fancied that I heard them say..Dear Lord thy will be done,
for all the joy this child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shower her with tenderness, and love her while we may.
And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.
And should the angels call for her much sooner than we planned, we'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.
~Author Unknown~
Dear Missy and Greg,
Please allow me to share my story with you during this difficult time in hopes that you will find some light during these darkest of days.
I am the mother of a beautiful and remarkably strong 22 year old young woman. In July of 2003, shortly after her 19th birthday, she was abducted at gunpoint from a grocery store parking lot, in broad daylight. She was blindfolded, gagged, and driven approximately 20 miles to a desolate area out of town by the river and raped. Naked, she was then dragged down to the river's edge and forced to wash off any "evidence" of bodily fluids. At that point, she truly believed she was to be either shot or drowned. However, through some still unexplained miracle she was able to plead with her assailant to release her and return to us. She had been missing for approximately 10 hours, but to us it was an eternity. After what seemed a lifetime of waiting, I was finally allowed to see her, touch her, and hold her. I was almost hysterical. However, she seemed surprising calm and composed. Puzzled, I asked her why, suspecting she was in shock. I will never forget what my daughter said to me. In the softest and sweetest voice she said: "Mom, God was with me and I was not afraid. The moment he first put the gun to my ribs, I felt God's hands on my shoulders and a great peace swept over me. I knew with all my being that no matter what happened, I would be alright, because God was with me, and I was not afraid."
Missy and Greg, my daughter wants you to know that God was with Kelsy, too, and she was not afraid.
cn
Today I went to help look for Kelsey not knowing who she was and not knowing what all had happened to her. All of the stories that I had heard had all seemed different and a little fishy. While I was walking around the target parking lot trying to figure out what to do along with some of my friends I had been listening in hoping to know a little bit more about Kelsey. After seeing as many people as I did their and after going to the memorial service I realized that she was truely loved and cared for. I then knew that she must have been an amazing friend, an awesome sister, and just a kind person all around.
I feel as if I have know Kelsey for a while after seeing who came to look for her and came to the service. While I was at the service a young girl came up to the podeum and talked on the microphone telling everyone that she didn't know Kelsey and that she wish she had and that she had realized that after not being able to know Kelsey has made her look at people differently and to get to know as many people as you can while you can. I believe that is true. I have been making friends and trying to make as many friends as possible my whole life so that way when I do go I will have known that I did have met a lot of people instead of leaving without knowing anyone.
For the Smith family and friends I truely am sorry about your loss and I hope that you don't see this as her leaving you forever I hope you see this as her just being gone for a little while. And always keep her in your hearts and she will keep you in hers.
All of you are in my prayers.
Words and condolences can not express the sadness my family feels for yours. Its hard to lose a loved one.
One thing I told my husband when his cousin was recentally murdered is this: God put that person on this earth and in your life for a very special reason. You may not see it now, you may not see it tomorrow, but soon you will know what God's purpose for that person was. Its a hard road ahead of you, but remembering that God had a reason for this, and in due time will show you that reason will get you through this hard and difficult time.
There is a candle light for you in our home nightly. You will be in our prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. Since becoming a new parent, I have told my husband that I love my children so much it terrifies me. I don't know how you could deal with something like this happening to your children. I am glad to see that you have faith in God. It is that faith that will help you deal with the road ahead and still continue to go on. She was a beautiful child. May God keep your family close and my family will keep you in our prayers. I am so sorry.
Eternal rest grant unto Kelsey, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon Her. May Kelsey's soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
I am a mother of 3 beautiful daughters, one very close to Kelsey's age, I don't want to imagine the pain you are going through at this time, but I feel for your family and my heart is broken for you. I am including your family in my prayers and asking god to comfort your family. It is a terrible tragedy that there are people out there that have no conscience and think they can get away with this kind of thing. I hope and pray that there is some kind of jutice for Kelsey and your family.
A mother in Nebraska
Although we cannot be there, our hearts and prayers go out to Kelsey and her family. May you continue to show strength and find peace.
Holly and Troy
Kentucky
There are no words, but you guys are in the prayers amoung many in Colorado and across the nation.
Bill Pierce
I know there are no words that I could say to comfort you at this time but please know that
my family and I will pray for peace for Kelsey and for strength and peace for your family. I am so sorry that this has happened to such a young, beautiful girl. Being an ex NYC police officer and the mother of three teenagers I can only hope that the person or people responsible for this heinous act are arrested quickly and justice is served for Kelsey and your family. God Bless All of You. Diane, La Quinta, CA
I AM SO SADDENED TO HEAR ABOUT KELSEY. THIS SHOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED. PEOPLE RUN AROUND TAKING GOD "OUT OF EVERYTHING" AND THAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH THE PEOPLE IN OUR WORLD TODAY. I WILL SUPPORT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN ANYWAY I CAN.ALL YOU SEE ON TV NOW IS TRAGIC SCENES LIKE THIS - WHO IS GOING TO PUT A STOP TO ALL THESE INNOCENT VICTIMS?????
i am very sorry for the loss of ur daughter i will pray for your family in this devastating time may god be with you!
hi im josiah i was a freind of kelseys and knew her and knew what a great girl,and freind she was .im sorry i pray for her and you and your family now.i was accused the other day of killing kelsey and i had detectives show up at my door and random people on myspace telling me im a sick motherfucked and what not but i didn't care cause i knew that you guys are worse off .i was helping look for her and found out the news and im srry.and if you ever wanna talk or need a favor just call 913-963-8320 ill be there tomarrow.
Our family here in Carlsbad,California (San Diego)We Our praying for you,and family. May the good lord accept you into his kingdom God Bless you.
I am so deeply saddened by your loss and so angry that someone could take such a beautiful and innocent life. I am confident justice will be served. I can't imagine what you are going through and my deepest sympathies are with you and your entire family.
~ Maryland
To the Parents, Family and Friends
Of Dear KELSEY
I am a mother of three grown children and my heart aches for your loss. I have cried for you and your beautiful Kelsey. Know that she is now safe in the Lords house. May she Rest In Peace and know she will never be forgotten.
I'm so very sorry. I send you love and strength to carry on.
Remember all the memories of Kelsey and hold them close to your heart.
God Bless You All~
Carol
Miami, Florida
I could only imagine the pain. Losing a child in such a manner. I will light a candle here in Wisconsin for Kelsey and I will prey for all the family and friends who have been affected. GOD BLESS...
May GOD bless you and keep you in HIS arms during this time. Your family is in everyone's prayers all over the world. We all should light a candle tonight in her honor wherever we may be.
Rhonda in Florida
Having been through a similar event my heart aches for each and every one of you. I wish I could take away your pain and sorrow. Know that Kelsey is in Heaven, smiling down upon you and enveloping all of you in her sunshine.
From North Ridgeville, Ohio... I am feeling overwhelming sadness at the loss of your daugther. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. We will remember you and Kelsey in our prayers. May God bring you comfort, strength, and peace...
The Bylewski Family
Missy, my heart goes out to your and your family. I am so sorry. I know there is nothing I can say that will even bring you comfort, but please keep your faith. I pray for you and your family to get through this. I hope justice is just as swift so you and your family can begin the healing process.
Wendy(Martin)Bird
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY...I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU EVERY DAY ...I KNOW THERE ARE NO WORDS TO HELP THE PAIN THAT YOU ARE FEELING JUST KNOW THAT THE WHOLE WORLD IS PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY....I PRAY THAT JUSTICE MOVES SWIFTLY......
GOD BLESS.....
KATHY FROM VIRGINIA
My heart just breaks for your family and the friends of Kelsy. I know God will pick you up and carry you through his storm. Trust in that...
As a mother myself, I can not even begin to comprehend the pain and agony you are enduring right now. Hold onto Kelsey's memory and know that she is free and sitting at the right hand of our lord. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
With all the love in my heart,
Melissa
San Antonio, Texas
To the Family of Kelsey Smith
I am heartbroken for you. Please know that Kelsey and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am asking God to give you the strength to see this thru, that justice is served for Kelsey and you. I know God had open arms for Kelsey and see is now with God in eternal love and peace, no further harm to her as God has his arms wrapped around her. God Bless all of you.
Linda
South of Chicago, IL
My family and I are very sorry for your loss. We will continue to pray for you, for your family, and Kelsey.
The Teasley's
To Kelsey's family,
We followed the story of this beautiful girl, and our hearts are broken. No words can ever change what happened. Please know, that we are all keeping you in our hearts, and our prayers. God Bless you in this time of pain. Kelsey knew you loved her.
May God be your strength to get through this horrible time. Always remember that Kelsey will be your beautiful Guardian Angel watching over you and that she will forever be in your hearts and memories. May God bless all of you. Being part of the SM School District it really hit close to home and just remember we are all praying for your family.
Our hearts go out to you and your family. My six year old was with Kelsey's story from the day she went missing and he was the one who told me she was found. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, keep strong and continue to seek the lord to walk with you through this time.
Sabi $ Jada
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Kelsey Smith. May God bless you and help guide you through this difficult time.
I saw your interview yesterday morning on the Today Show and was so hopeful that this would have a happy ending. Know that the whole country is mourning your beautiful girl and that you are all in many, many prayers.
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS OF YOUR PRECIOUS BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU TO HAVE THE COURAGE AND STRENGTH TO FACE THE UPCOMING DAYS. I JUST KNOW JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED ON THE PERSON THAT DID THIS. GOD BLESS YOU AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY...
KIM-COLO SPGS
In memory of Kelsey:
"don't cry for me, for I am with God in Heaven and I am waiting for you."
Rest in Peace Kelsey...
I watched the story of Kelsey on good morning america and prayed that she would be found and though the outcome was not what I had prayed for i'm glad that she was found. my heart goes out to the family. why someone would do something like this is beyond me though i did not know her personally it still saddens me to know that such a young life was cut short.as a young woman it's scary to know that we can not even go to a store without something happenning to us what has this world come to? May you find peace in the fact that Kelsey is now an watching over you
Jen
San Antonio Texas
i would like to be there but i have to work and there's no way i can get off b/c tonight is my first night
To the members of the Smith Family,
We grieve for your loss and offer our prayers to the Lord for the repose of Kelsey's soul. We trust that she is with God and that her love will be a living presence with you until the happy day you embrace in Heaven.
May God grant you comfort and justice.
Sincerely,
The Perez Family
I want to let you know that your beautiful daughter Kelsey has touched so many people's hearts and lives. We are extremely sadden for your loss. May God help you and strenghten you and comfort you through this time of great loss. And Please know that you are in many, many people's prayers all across this nation. You are all beautiful people and seem like a very strong and loving family. God bless you all.
Although I am not able to attend the vigil tonight for Kelsey, I would like to send my condolences(sp?) out to the Smith family. I am deeply sorry for your loss. No one should ever have to go through this, especially a girl who from my understanding had so much going on for her. It's sad to see that something so horrible can happen in a community where everyone thought they were safe. May God be with the Smith family as well as the friends of Kelsey. I will definitely keep you all in my prayers. God Bless You.
We can't even begin to imagine what the pain of losing your baby girl must feel like but we hope that you will be comforted by the memories and good times you shared with Kelsey. It is so awful what has happened to your family and to think it could happen to any family anywhere. Our family will keep you in our prayers and may our dear Lord help you through this very sad time.
My family has been praying for your beautiful daughter and your family. We are so sorry for your loss and emptyness. We did not know Kelsey personally but we did participate in the volunteer search . May god watch over you in the days to come. A mom who cares.
I can not imagine what you are all going thru - it is horrible. I wish I could come tonight, but I live in Michigan.
I am so so sorry for your loss.
A Mom
Family in kansas City. My name is Emery I'm sorry for your family. i tried to find Kelsey . She has such an incredible smile.My mom and I will be there for you tonight to light a candle and share our sadness with you. We are going to plant flowers for Kelsey in our garden so that she will never be forgotten in our hearts. E 10 yrs.old
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: The Other Place Olathe, Kelsey's family, Van Wall, and other local dealers are putting together a last minute ride to help raise money for a memorial fund.
The meeting time is 6:00pm on Thursday June 7 in the Target (97th and Quivira) parking lot. After everyone has arrived the group will be excorted to The Other Place in Olathe (16590 w. 135th st. Olathe, KS, 66062) for our normal bike night event. There will be a live band in the parking lot to help raise money.
You can contact The Other Place Olathe @ 913-791-9500 with any questions.
I am extremely sorry for your loss; you have my deepest and sincere condolences. She was such a beautiful girl and I believe that she was just as beautiful on the inside. She is an angel and her sweet spirit will always be among you all. You all will see her again in Heaven. You and Kelsey are in my prayers. God will get you through this.
I have 3 girls ages 20, 18 and 10. I always tell them to be watchful, that there are people out there like this person and we do not understand. I pray that this will make all children open there eyes to the possiblities of what might happen even though they believe it will never happen to them. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You All!!
May God be with your family and comfort you with the knowledge that he is holding Kelsey in his arms
My 6 year old daughter said it best while watching the news..."Mama she is beautiful (as she cried) why would that boy kill her? I could not answer. Eventhough we do not have the answer, please know that Kelsey is giving everyone the " Gift of Awareness" and saving lives as we speak.....I pray your family finds comfort as justice is served and lives are saved because of Kelsey !!!!! xoxo
This whole thing is just extremly tragic and sad.
I don't understand how someone can do that to someone so sweet and innocent. You never think it would happen to you or anybody you know, or in your own town at that; it's scary.
I guess it just goes to say that you need to watch your back no matter where you are and who you're with.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Kelsey.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I am with you in your grief, and sending out thoughts of healing for you from my heart. May you hold firm to faith in this time, and those to come.
I am a young mother living in Overland Park, and have been touched to the core by Kelsey's story, family, and friends. Her life, as well as yours, will not be forgotten. Much much Love to you all, Heather
I am a mother of two children even though i don't know her it felt like I knew her I said to god last night please dont let tomorrow morning come without the killer getting caught and he answered the prayer just lean on jesus for support god bless you and your family. Peace be on to you kelsey
your in the hands of the lord. I will not stop praying for you.
I am so sorry for your loss. I kept praying you would find your beautiful girl, but I hoped for more than this, I am so very sorry for you all. Take refuge in God and I will keep praying for you. I wish I could bring her back to you.
My thought and prayers are with you now during your time of Grief!!
Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil .for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me.
Lisa Cross , S.C.
Gancitano family in Michigan wants to express our deepest sympathy to this family....No words can express how terrible something like this happened to such a beautiful girl...From our hearts to yours , keep your chins up....I will say a pray for you and your family.....
Hebrews 13:6 "...'I will never leave you, nor forsake you,' so that we may boldly say, 'The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do to me.'"
My family and I pray for the Smith family. We have a daughter one year younger than Kelsey who also drives herself to Target. May God give you all strength and may Kelsey inspire us all to make each day count and spread love to all those around us. All of my co-workers were saddened that Kelsey's life was cut so short when it was full of such promise. May God wipe your tears away.
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