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KELSEY SMITH, 18, of Overland Park (Kansas City area) was kidnapped and murdered on Saturday, June 2, 2007. Her family and friends are grieving. Please pray for them.
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I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. My heart hurts for you. I wish there was something, anything I could do...
I know there is nothing that will probably confort you but I know one thing families are forever and I know you will be able to see your daughter again some day. My heart is with you and you are in our prayers.
From Los Angeles, CA, We are so sorry for your loss of this sweet girl. We have over 200 people in our office who all are praying for your little girl and your family. Please feel comfort knowing that Kelsey is safe and in the arms of our father. God bless your family.
I am truly sorry for your loss, As A father I had kelsey in my prayers daily asking the lord to hold her close to his heart and comfort her in the wrost case, also to bless your family with streangth, I shed a tear after reading the latest headline, Although there is no ryhme or reason for your tragedy, Remember Job, and although you will be tested now more than ever please keep your faith in god.
I can't express how sorry we are for your loss. Many, many prayers are with you...
~ May you find the courage to face tomorrow in the Love that surrounds you today ~
To the Smith Family:
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your precious daughter. No one should ever have to bear the loss your family is experiencing. May you look to God for some guidance in this experience.
We can't express how sorry we are for your loss, nor begin to phathom your heartbreak. But please know that Many, many prayers are with you...
~ May you find the courage to face tomorrow, in the Love that surrounds you today ~
Lenexa, KS
As a father of an 18 year old girl that just graduated also two weeks ago , it rips my heart out for your family. Praying for you and God Bless RJ from Colorado
I am so sorry. I was praying for her safe return. God Bless your family.
This has been a very sad day in Missouri and Kansas. I am so very sorry about Kelsey. I have prayed each and every day for her safe return. The only comforting thing is knowing Kelsey is in heaven tonight.
May God bless you and your beautiful family.
May God Almighty hold Kelsey's Beloved Soul close to His heart forevermore. This poem is one of my favorites, and for Kelsey's dear Family now:
DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep;
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond’s glint on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn’s rain…
when you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight;
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry:
I am not there…I did not die.
(The Gems of Life - January 1, 1880)
May The Lord come to all who knew and loved your beautiful precious daughter Kelsey, and hold you closer than He has EVER held anyone . We will continue to pray for all, and pray that those whom are responsiable for taking her life are found immediatly. God bless your family and friends as she is now in the arms of Jesus.
I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry for the loss of your Daughter....I will keep you in my parys and my heart hurts...I am hopeing this aint your Daughter Kelsey... If it is just remember that is she up there in heven eatching over you all....God Blass the Smith family.....from Denise in Morgantown West Virginia
Nothing I say will help with your pain. I am heart broke over this, and will pray for all of you. She won't be forgotten by anyone. God Bless all of you.
Words cannot express your loss and how terribly sorry I am to hear that this has happened. May the Holy Spirit be with you in your time of loss and pain. AS the tears roll down my face, I try to find words that could somehow possibly console you and your family but there are none. Know that a nation prays for you this evening and your family is in our hearts. ---- Angie, Mississippi
May you find comfort in the beautiful memories you have of Kelsey. I'm a mother of a boy and a girl and I can only imagine the pain you're all going through. I am truly sorry. May God be with Kelsey and with you all.
Mary Lou & family from Florida
I am so, so sorry that this has happened. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Dennis, St. Louis, MO
With much Aloha from Hawaii. This tragedy has touched me as well even though I'm an ocean apart. During one of the news clips of Kelsey's Dad, I was reminded of the love that parents have for their children. Kelsey was so fortunate to have you as parents. It was also encouraging to see the strong support put into the effort to find her. The Bible provides comfort for us at John 5:28,29. This promise will be realized soon right here on a paradise earth. It is my prayer that God will continue to grant you the wisdom and serenity that comes from taking in accurate knowledge of his will and purpose. The suffering that we go through is just temporary. Jehovah God will soon intervene in matters and do away with all wickedness so that all of his faithful servants will be able to reside on a cleansed paradise earth. (Psalms 37:10.11. 29). Please know that you are in my thoughts and I will pray that you are able to find true comfort from the God of all comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)
I am so sorry for your loss, it is hard to comprehend that we live amoung such monsters. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, I have nervously watched Fox News since I first heard of Kelsey missing, my heart is wrenched. I have never lost anyone the way you have, but I have lost a brother & sister in car accidents so I know how it hurts. They say time helps cure everything but nothing will rest inside me until the person or persons who did this is delt with. I am a Christian, but I would like to deal with this sick-o. I just had to let you know there are good people and God will see that they will prevail. Brenda from Virginia
Dear Smith family; Words cannot describe the sorrow felt by so many strangers on your tremendous loss. In time, you will find yourself in a place where all will be better. Our sincerest condolences. The Kunz's in Canada
dTo the Smith Family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your daughter Kelsey. I am a new member of First Family church, and I am a member of the choir there. I briefly met the Grandfather of your sweet Kelsey. Pastor Bolin our choir director prayed that Kelsey would be safely returned to you.
I was heart broken when I saw on the news that they had found her body.
I want your to know that I am praying for your family and know that she is in heaven with her Jesus.
I live in Olathe, with my Mother and I am the youngest of 3 girls.
I can't even begin to know the grief that your family must be feeling.
I don't have children but, I have 18 year old Nephews who are Kelsey's age and My heart is broken now, to know that somebody there age, was killed.
I will continue to pray for your sweet family, and I know there is nothing I can say to make your loss any easier.
I want you to know that if I can offer any help or prayers anything please let me know.
I don't know Kelsey's granfather very well, but I feel like we are part of one big family and that is the family of Jesus.
God Bless you and know that we are all thinking of you at a time of great loss.
Kelsey will be greatly missed
Jennie Walton
Olathe,Kansas and Member of First Family church and choir in Overland Park,Kansas
im so sorry to hear the bad news i know how it feel to lose someone you love my brother in law was killed last yr i will pray for your family kelsey angle will shine on your family god bless your family
To the Smith Family,
Words cannot express the deep sadness I feel for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine what you have gone through. I have watched the news hoping and praying for the safe return of Kelsey. I am deeply sorry and know that your family is in my thoughts here in IL.
Suzan
I cannot imagine the hurt and loss you feel. My heart goes out to your family. God Bless, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tallahassee, Florida
To the family of beautiful Kelsey,
G-d gave us memory so that we could have roses in December....May your many wonderful memories of your daughter sustain you now.
Broken hearted in Florida
There is NOTHING anybody can say to ease your pain right now. I just hope some day you can look at these postings and know that there are people you will never meet who has you and your family in their hearts and prayers. I had a family member murdered too and the pain is unimaginable. Just know that there are people all over the world like myself who are sitting at their computers with tears in their eyes and grief in their heart. May God Bless you and your family and friends at this time.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. There is little that can help comfort you at such a dark time, however I hope you all stand strong for your daughter and find whatever creap would do such a horrible thing so that justice can be served.
'Sorrow looks back, fear looks around but FAITH looks UP'
Sincerely,
SA from Florida
Though I am only nine years old,
I feel the pain you are going through. I am so sory to every one who knew Kelsey and you are in my prayers. She was so pretty, I'm sure both on the inside and out.
Thank God that she did not have to be suffering with the evil person long and is now an angel, in a better place. Keep that in mind,
she loves you and will watch over you. And hope that the person will
stay away from your family and will be put in jail soon.
Take care,
Kay D.
My heart hurts for your loss! I am so sorry this turned out the way it has.
I pray they find who did this and bring them to justice. Immediately.
My heart go out to the family of Kelsey Smith, Even though I never met her, I followed her her story very carefully hoping they would find her alive and well, but this is just a tragic outcome and hopefully you will be able to heal as you know that you will someday be reunited with your daughter, now knowing she is watching over you and all of us. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. God Bless the Smith Family.
I know there are no words that can be said to express the pain that you are feeling at this time. I have two daughters of my own and a story such as Kelsey's has touched my heart in hitting close to home. Take heart in knowing by the out pouring of love across the country and what a special person Kelsey was in her shortened life. For an individual to have touched so many, she definitely was a gift from God that he has called home. May God and Kelsey keep watch over all until we all meet again.
God Bless You and Yours
Mike - New London PA
From Epping New Hampshire, my heart goes out to Kelsey's family. I know from this day forward there are going to be hard times to deal with the anger, the emptiness and coming to grips as to why this happened to Kelsey. Just remember, stay strong and keep your head up as you know Kelsey would not want to see her family suffer. Kelsey will be looking down upon you as she will keep living through you and the wonderful memories you all have
God Bless.....
LT
My heart goes out to your family at this time of such sorrow. Please know that there were many who held your beautiful and precious daughter in our prayers. Although, I can not understand your pain as I have never lost someone in such a horrible way, I do however shed tears for your loss. Know that we may not understand the reason why this happenned but that God will provide your family with justice and that a candle burns in this house tonight in honor of your precious little angel. I am a mother of a 7 yr old little girl and can not for one minute understand why there are such monsters out there and what gives them the right to think for one minute that they can take our little piece of heaven away from us. I continue to pray that the individual that hurt you child be caught and that he be brought to justice. Be strong and fight for justice do not forget that your little angel will be back in your arms one day. I am so heart broken for you. Many tears from Florida.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Kelsey's family. It is so hard to express the deep sorrow I have for all of you. May your memories of her and her spirit guide you through the difficult days ahead. I hope the loving arms and words that reach out to you in your grief comfort your breaking hearts.
Jackie from Illinois
Our daughter is almost 16 and we
are so sorry for your loss.
What a loving and caring family she
has grown up with - our thoughts
are prayers are with you.
Penticton Canada
I am truly heartbroken to hear the tragic news this evening. I was following Kelsey's story on the news, and was praying for her safe return. Please accept my heartfelt condolences, and may God bless your family.
Nancy, from Ohio
I am so, so, so sorry for your loss! May God be with you in your time of healing!
I am terribly sorry to read the sad news I was wishing for a safe return of your baby girl.
God Bless
Gertie
FB, CA
My heart goes out to all of you. I have two teenage daughters and I can't imagine the pain that you feel right now. I can pray for your family and send comfort knowing the angels above are fighting to be a part of the caravan to present Kelsey's worthy soul to him. God bless your family.
we are so speechless and so terribly saddened. If only all of the well wishes and condolences could even just take away some of your pain. Our heart is broken for you and your family.Your family will be in my prayers.
Kelsey is with the angels and she will be your eternal guardian.
We are so speechless and so terribly saddened and angered at the loss of your Beautiful daughter kelsey.Our hearts are broken for you and your family. Our prayers are with you anf the family & friends.
From ireland.this bad story has touched us all,our prayers are with kelsey and her family at this time
I know there are no words that can be said to express the pain that you are feeling at this time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
To the Family of Kelsey Smith
Our family extends our heartfelt sympathy and we send our prayers for Kelsey and her entire family. We cannot imagine the pain you must be feeling but know that every parent is grieving for your family and Kelsey.
Remember that you will always have Kelsey's spirit in your hearts. We continue to pray for your family.
The Spigler Family
Maryland
I am so sorry for your loss. I have a 17 year old daughter that just graduated 2 weeks ago too. She started college this past Monday, staying in the dorms and I couldn't help but hurt everytime I heard about Kelsey. I was praying for her safe return. My prayers are with you and your family.
Shari in Louisiana
I just heard about your daughter via the internet. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family. Im so sorry.
I did not know Kelsey but my heart still aches. I found this poem I thought you would like to read it someday. Sincerely, Judy, from Arizona
"I'll lend you for a little time a child of mine," He said.
"For you to love the while he lives and mourn when he is dead,
"It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three,
"But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
"He'll bring his charms to gladden you, but should his stay be brief,
"You'll have his lovely memories, as solace for your grief,
"I cannot promise he 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 have selected you.
"Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain,
"Nor hate me when I come to call to take him back again?
I fancied that I heard them say: "Dear Lord, Thy will be done!
"For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness; we'll love him while we may,
And for happiness we've known forever grateful stay.
"But should the angels call for him much sooner than we'd planned,
"We'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand."
Author, Edgar Guest
I’ll Lend You a Little Time
I’ll lend you a little time,
a child of mine, He said.
For you to love while she lives,
and mourn when she is 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 charms to gladden you,
and shall 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 have selected you.
Now will you give her all your love,
nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come to call,
or take her back again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
Dear Lord, Thy will be done.
For all the joy Thy child shall bring,
the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter her with tenderness,
we’ll love her while we may;
And for the happiness we’ve known,
will ever grateful stay.
But shall the angels call for her
much sooner than we planned,
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes.
And try to understand.
Kelsey will be missed. Our love and thoughts are with Kelsey's family and friends...Carmen & Gavin(SMW Choral) Weeks
I am so sad for your loss. Kelsey was a beautiful girl with a beautiful smile. I cannot imagine how your heart must be breaking, but remember to take comfort in our Lord. Your in my thoughts & prayers.
My heart aches for you...
Thoughts and prayers for you and yours always....
Love from Nashville, TN....
As someone who has experience in Search and Rescue, I'm so sorry and feel heartbroken about your loss of Kelsey. I'm sure she was a sweet young lady.
If I may, I would like to say a prayer for everyone.
Heavenly Father, we come to you in agreement right now.
We pray for Kelsey, that she is in your loving arms at this hour, that you minister to Kelsey's family and friends right now Father.
Father, we pray that you bring comfort to those who were involved in the search for Kelsey.
Heavenly Father, we pray that you bless the law enforcement officers and that you give them guidence, direction, and wisdom in determining the person or persons responsible for Kelsey's disappearence and death.
Finally heavenly father, we pray that you cause a spirit of conviction to come upon the person or persons responsible for Kelsey's disappearence and death, for them to come foward to the police and admit what they did.
In your precious holy name we pray, Amen.
My heart is breaking for Kelsey and her family. I have been praying continually and have had a candle burning for her in hopes that God would watch over her and return her to her family. I am so sorry for your loss. I continue to pray for Kelsey and her family that they may find peace in Gods comfort. I wish there was something more I could do for the family.
Our hearts go out to Kelsey's Mom,Dad and family. My family and I pray for your comfort at this time. I have a 5yr. old daughter, I hug her and tell her that I love her every day, you just never know what may happen in the course of a day.
God bless and comfort you in this terrible time. We hurt for all of you. We want to do something to help. Please show us a way.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Words are inappropriate and I pray that the Lord comforts you during this time. I am crushed for you and can't comprehend this act that was done against your family. God Bless you and keep you.
To Kelsey Smith's Family,
I'm sorry for the loss of your baby girl. I have a 3 year old and cannot imagine her taken from me. Know that I am thinking of you and praying for Kelsey's family and friends.
Through my tears for you,
Stephanie-Platte City, MO
I am so sorry for what has happened to you. Just know that people from all different walks of life, who you could not even imagine, are thinking of you, praying for you, and crying for the loss of your daughter. Please find a way to give yourself peace and make it through this terrible time.
GOD bless your family. I am just someone in NJ reading the news and it breaks my heart to see another family hurt like this. I am praying for everyone affected. Please try to enjoy your lives.
I have watched and prayed with you and for you and Kelsey for the last few days. I will keep you in my prayers Marcia
There are no words to express our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. We watched Fox News every day and hoped for Kelsey's safe return. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Fort Myers Beach, FL
Dear Smith Family...
We are praying this monster will be brought to justice post haste! God knows who he is & where he hides! We are praying that he will slip up & someone will notice something's not right & he will be revealed to the local authorities!
I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious daughter. In 1977 a man tried to abduct me at gunpoint from my dormitory parking lot. I put up a fight and was fortunate enough to escape but only after suffering a gunshot wound. I immediately connected with your daughter's plight when I heard this story. You and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
please listen to the song, "somebody's praying you through" by allen asbury This song help me get through losing my brother, who was my best friend, after he was killed in a motorcycle wreck. I'm not going to tell you that it gets better, but you will learn how to live THROUGH it. (advice for the siblings, don't try to run from it, it has happened and I am so sorry that you are having to deal with it, but I tried running from facing what happened to my brother and all I did was bring more pain to my family) Look to God for support and hold on tight to each other. This will either strengthen a family or it will tear you apart, be strong... you have a lot of prayers with you. I will still remember you in my prayers when everyone else's worlds go back to the way they were and yours is still turned upside down! Pray, and please listen to that song, it's pretty encouraging!
To the Smith family..I'm so sorry for your loss.....I went to bed with her on my mind and woke up with here on my mind..I prayed every night that she would come home to her family.....now I am praying for you and your family that God will give you the strenghth you need to carry on..
May God be with you...
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious daughter. May our wonderful Lord will strengthen you in this moments of pain. Kelsey is with our precious Jesus. You are in my prayers.
Love in Christ
Ofelina from Las Vegas
To the Smith family:
I am so sorry for the lost of your Kelsey. We as a global community are crushed by the brutal, senseless loss of a most precious treasure...your baby..
How are we to fix the evil among us and prevent the loss of each other?
"The Lord is my Shepard. I shall not want." He makes me to lie down in geen pastures, he leadsme beside still waters, he restores my soul."
Kelsey is in our Father's green pasture now. Free to watch over her family from His hands.
We love you Kelsey.
Terri in Overland Park, KS
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your daughter. My prayers and thoughts are with your family in this time of need. I also pray justice will be served.
May you find comfort in knowing that Kelsey is in the arms of the Lord. Our time is short here and then you will be together for eternity. We will continue praying that God will hold you tight and bring you comfort. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
I do not normally post on these sites, but I want you to know that my heart is crying with you. What a sensless waste of a young womans life and dreams. Please know that life goes on after the death of the body. I am sure you will see your daughter again one day. Bless you all, and may the Creator above show your family the love he has for all - I wish that I could do something to help you through this regretable time in your life. All I know to do is send prayers for you all. I will do so.
We are all related.
Grey Fox
Please know there are people all over the world who are praying for your family & Kelsey's friends & boyfriends. I will think of and pray for your all often. Your daughter touched my heart.
Such a beautiful girl. So blessed you were...may God help you find peace in the coming days, weeks, years. So very very sorry for your loss.
Please know that I was praying for
your Kelsey's safe return. But was heartbroken when I heard the news. Please know that I will continue to pray for your family. It will be very hard to hold on but remember that God will be there for you, just continue to hold on to him no matter what. I'm sure Kelsey is making sure that God's arms will be surrounding you extra tightly for a long time. Know also that she will be waiting with open arms for you when we all meet again. God Bless You!
Kelsey Smith - The Lord bless you and keep you, The Lord make his face to shine upon you, The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
-May God keep his loving arms around you in this time of grief. I cannot even begin to imagine the pain, and hurt your family is experiencing right now. Please know that there are thousands of people like myself who have said many prayers, and we will continue to pray for your family. My hope is that the monster will be brought to justice sooner than later, and that they receive a punishment that fits the actions of their crime.
Hold onto Kelsey’s wonderful memories, as they will last a lifetime. God Bless.
Lynette
It is wonderful to see your faith shine through as that brings glory to God! She is seeing that God her Father is shining through all the family and friends.
Mr./Mrs. Smith,
We are so heartbroken over the loss of your beautiful daughter. We were praying for Kelsey's safe return. We will continue to pray for you and your family to make it through these terrible times. God don't put more on us that we can bear. We can't imagine what you are feeling right now, but we pray that you will continue to hold on. God says Vengence is mine. He will bring this monster to justice and hopefully you can get some kind of justification out of knowing that he won't be able to hurt any more of your children. You will see her again.God can and will fight this battle for you. Just hold on to the faith, and know that you and your family are thought about and is in our prayers. God Bless!
Your Omaha family!
my heart and prayers go out to kelsey and her family.she was a flower picked much to soon.but she is a angle in heaven now.she is at peace now.rest in peace kelsey.... al rich and family...atlanta ga.
Smith Family.. I am so Sorry to hear about the loss of your Daughter. I went to school with her and Graduated in 05 although i was not close to her I can not IMAGINE the pain that your family must be going though. I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of Grief. May GOD be your strenght.....
GOD IS TRULY THE HEAD OF OUR LIVES!! I'm writing in regards of ur loss today. Having 3 children of my own I can't not began to imagine what ur Family is feelin. I know the loss of a Mother and a Father, but never my daughters. May God be with u right now and forevermore. Smith Family: Lean not to thy own understanding.
As I sit here in my living room words cannot express how sad I m that this beautiful young girl was kill. I am so sorry for your lost, I am 22yrs old and I have a older sister that I love more then anything. I started to cry when I saw Kelsey sisiter crying cause I know heart is broken. I am sorry for ur family lost, God will take care of her and remember sometimes the good die young.
I am sorry for your loss. I know now there is no comfort. I know all of Kansas City wants justice for Kelsey. What hurts one hurts the whole community. I am so sorry
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am just absolutely heartbroken that Kelsey had such a short time here on earth. My prayers are with you and your family and I hope you can find strength in each other.
For Those I love and Those who Love
When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy we had so many beautiful years.
I gave to you my love - you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness
I thank you for the love you each have shown
But now it's time I traveled on alone.
So grieve for me awhile if you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can't see me or touch me, I'll be near
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
All my love around you soft - and clear.
And then when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and say: WELCOME HOME.
To the Smith Family,
My heart goes out to all of you tonight. I have been keeping up with the news since the day this happened, and hearing the outcome broke my heart. I have an 18 yr. old who also graduated from high school 1 week ago.
I will pray for you to have strength and faith, and just know that God picked one of His most beautiful flowers from His garden, and she is resting in His loving arms now.
Evie, from Florida
I just want to tell you and your family how sorry i am for your lose. I also had loved one kidnapped. Two years ago my sister Jerin was kidnapped from our home by her ex boyfriend. Luckly she was found in texas 12 hours later. But i understand the worry and the helplessness your family must have been feeling. Again i am so deeply sorry. your family is in my prayers. Kelsey will always be remembered and will never be forgotten.
I am so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends of Kelsey.
Jim - Vancouver, BC Canada
I am so sorry for you loss, Please know you have prayers surrounding your family. Remember..."We need to praise Him through the storm". He is our Comforter. You will see her again one day.....
My heart is so heavy with sorrow & sadness for Kelsey's family members & dear friends. As the news & photos of Kelsey missing flashed on TV, the entire world prayed for the safe return of your beautiful daughter. It's so hard to comprehend there are sick-o's that do these terrible things to our children. I feel the power of God, & the work of the police will bring her killer to justice. May God bless & give all of you the strength needed to ease the pain felt from this tragedy. Please know when night falls & you look to the sky, the twinkling star you see will be Kelsey watching over you all! God Bless You All!
I have cried so much for your beautiful daughter Kesley..I will pray for her and your family in this time of grief...and hope the time comes that you have a flood of sweet memories of such a gorgeous daughter that you were lucky enough to have in your lives, even if for such a short time. God bless you all...
There are no words. May God Bless you all and hold you close.
We our so sorry for you loss... I know there is nothing we can do or say. Our hearts our hurting. God Bless. I wish there was something we can do. Your family will be in our prayers from Albuquerque, New Mexico
I am so sorry to hear what happened to your beautiful daughter. I will keep Kelsey and your family in my heart and prayers.
The world mourns with you in this senseless loss.
God Bless your family.
Buffalo Grove, IL
Smith Family,
Reading this story online, and finding out the heart stricken sadness she was slain down for an unknowned reason is out of this world. What could she had done to deserve this fate? Everyone is asking at this moment i'm sure, but remember maybe god wanted her with him now, but the devil did to. Well the devil gave his try, but i"m sure she is now in heaven awaiting for you. Just look up to heaven, when you talk to her, she is always there listening, watching over you.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil; for Thou art with me;
Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou dost prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
Thou hast anointed my head with oil;
My cup overflows.
Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Psalms 23
The eternal future for Christians:
"And He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there shall no longer be any death; there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain..."
Revelations 21:4
My family has been through this same terrible, senseless ordeal. My heart goes out to you and yours. May God sustain you and keep you.
My heart goes out to your family. This is a terrible tragedy. It opens our eyes to how crazy this world can be. How senseless some things seem. It has opened my eyes to be more aware of my surroundings. Your daughters death will save lives. She has touched the heart of many.
Cherry Hill, NJ
Our family sends out our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Smith Family. This is a tragic loss of such a wonderful life. The Smith Family and Kelsey will always be in our prayers.
To the Smith Family:
We send our heartfelt sympathy to your family for the loss of your precious daughter. Continue to trust in the Lord and we pray that He will bring you comfort and peace in this time of tremendous sorrow and pain. God bless you always and know that Kelsey is with her Lord and Savior and you will be with her again in His time.
Leesburg, IN
This just broke my heart. As a mother myself I cannot imagine how heartbreaking it is to loose a precious child. I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family durring this difficult time.
Hurdle Mills, NC
I still find solace in this poem since the death of my daughter. Perhaps it will help you as well. Times like this are full of too many answer-less questions. But God is still God - in spite of the depravity of man.
God hath not promised
Skies always blue,
flower-strewn pathways,
All our lives through.
God hath not promised
Sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow,
peace without pain.
But God hath promised
Strength for the day,
Rest for the labor,
Light for the way.
Grace for the trials,
Help from above,
Unfailing sympathy,
Undying love.
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. I know that God will give you the strength to heal and comfort you through this tragedy. Rememeber all the beautiful memories that your Kelsey has given you. They will get you through your darkest hours.
Rest in Peace Kelsey.
Debbie - Florida
I am praying for the family. I did not know you all but i followed the story from day one. What a beautiful precious girl you had. I pray that justice will be served and your faith and thoughts and prayers of so many will help you through your loss.
khammacher@hotmail.com
I am very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers. I pray that God give you the strength to go on everyday and to help you support each other. May you find the courage to get throught each day. God Bless you all and my prayers are with you. kclynnr@yahoo.com
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Smith family..I'm not sure how they're feelings are but to me, justice would be to turn the animal that's responsible for this over to the family. I know we're supposed to be a civil society but in this case a public stoning is even to easy a punishment.
I pray for peace for you and your family at this devastating time... May you have peace that passes all understanding and may God comfort you in the days to come.
What a screwed up and LOW LIFE RAT it is who would even THINK of harming and taking the life of your precious and beautiful daughter-- let alone DO IT!!! My prayer is that you will be held closely in the great care of our Heavenly Father so that you can get through these trying days, and the years ahead.
Iam so sorry for your lost. There are no words that will heal your pain, but only God could do that . I want you to all keep your faith strong and God will do the rest. My prayers are with you all and may God watch over each and everyone of you.
I know your daughter look to the hills and saw the Lord. Revelations 4. May god bless your family.
I have been following this story from Atlanta and was saddened to hear the outcome.
Such a beautiful person that touched so may lives...from the looks of this blog...all over the world.
As a father, I feel your sorrow, but cannot even begin to comprehend your pain. Just know that your baby is at peace.
Only a beautiful soul like Kelsey's could have touched so many people.
You do not mourn alone.
-K
I am so sorry for your loss. Sometime in the future will you allow us to name a dog Kelsey in honor of her or to use a nickname that she liked. We give search dogs to law enforcement. It is meant to honor her as a person of worth taken from us way too soon. We name them after the missing in hopes that their loving spirits will help to guide the dogs to find another missing child. Please see who we are at www.caninesforkids.info We were inspired by the quotes from those who knew Kelsey. Especially the one that said "if she walked into a room full of strangers, she left with a room full of friends"
Mike Craig President
Canines For Kids, Inc.
caninesforkids@yahoo.com
336-578-8538
Just a note to tell the Smith Family how sorry I am and that they are in my thoughts and prayers. Just from the pictures on TV, you could tell Kelsey was a
beautiful vibrant girl and will be
missed by so many people who loved
her as well as all the strangers who were helping to search for her.
Words are of little comfort; but
for what they're worth God bless
the child and family. May the
animal responsible for playing
God and kill this child be
quickly dispatched to Him to an-
swer for this atrocity.
Respectfully. Jim Lawson (IN)
I cannot imagine the loss that your family is suffering through right now. Maybe you will find some type of comfort knowing that Kelsey is with Jesus now, and she will be your guradian angel and look out for you and others so they do not have to suffer through the nightmare that she did and you are now. I dont know what has happened to this world we live in. I will continue to remember you and your family in my prayers. May God Bless and comfort you.
A picture is worth a thousand words and the first glimpse at her photo and you can tell what kind of person she must have been.I didn't know her but I do know she is the daughter every parent wishes for.I'm so sorry for your loss.