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Condolences and Reflections for
Samantha Bree Runnion, 5
Stanton, CA

July 15, 2002

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"God has a very Special Place in Heaven for the Littlest Angels..."

Dear Mrs,Runnion; I remember when this happened so well..my heart goes out to you..may you find peace..and may your beautiful little girl rest in God,s loving arms..thanks to Mr.Cronan..be blessed for keeping the world free and at peace..God bless you..Dolly Glick,
DOLLY GLICK <dollyrose28@yahoo.com>
Knoxville,, TN Knoxville,Tenn - Saturday, October 08, 2005 at 17:53:10 (PDT)

I am the mother of 6 year old boy. What happened to your beautiful little girl is hard. Because of you and her, I know how important it is to continue protecting ourselves. When David Dokich was placed in our neighborhood, I joined the fight against him to get him out! God bless you and precious little girl. Rest In Peace.
Daneaka D. <daneakad@yahoo.com>
USA - Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 11:48:12 (PDT)

Samantha and family, I too just heard your mother's statement to the monster Avila that took you from her. She's right, he doesn't deserve anyone's thoughts or attention, he is a mindless monster. May you rest in peace little girl and may your family be reunited with you someday.
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at 11:01:29 (PDT)

I don't even know where to start but to say nothing in my life so far has touched my heart more than this till this day I still cry just reading articles. God must be so powerful cause he gave us tears to cry but strength to carry on. I pray for the Runnion Family and for Samantha everyday I know she's there just telling all of those who miss her and wonder why, Be Brave..... It hurts I can't even imagine what it is to loose anyone never mind a child of your own. May God give us all strength those who have been through so much, stay brave and keep your head up never give up... Much love to Erin Runnion and Her family.. God Bless and Take Care of Eachother!!!!
Jennifer Montesano <Suelle22@yahoo.com>
Miami, Fl USA - Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 15:52:35 (PDT)

Oh Erin, God Bless you and your family! I just picked up a magazine today and read of the June conclusion to the case of the muderous creature who took that precious Angel from our world. I want to commend you for your bravery and tell you that I admire your strength in getting through something that would have destroyed most of us. My 7 year old daughter & I continue to hold you and your family close to our hearts and in our prayers every day. I know that beautiful little angelic soul is watching over you, her little sister and your entire family. I will always think of your courage and appreciate the attention you have brought to the safety of our children. Samantha's memory will help to save thousands of children from the same senseless end. She will always be an inspiration. With deep love, many tears, and prayers forever, Anna & Jordan.
Anna Herrera <anna2jordan@aol.com>
Houston, Texas USA - Friday, September 09, 2005 at 18:09:03 (PDT)

I use to live in los angeles, and have been following this tradgedy..my little grl was close to her age and similiar in features .. the loss of a child is a huge one. but the only relief is that i know she is rejoiceing with our precious father in heaven.. where she will not have to know anymore sorrow..my prayers are with the family and especially the mama.. she is gone but never forgotten..
cytnhia <aztecirishgrl2005@yahoo.com>
modesto, ca USA - Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 19:00:50 (PDT)

I feel your pain I lost someone close to my heart i am always crying for this angel it is a empty feeling nothing will relieve this pain this emptiness in your heart and soul day after day until the day we died and be with this angel that we lost in such bad way i feel for you and what you are going tru day after day agony sadness denial why did god allowed for this to happened to our loved ones they deserved to live longer why only the good ones died young why this world can be a happy world only good people allowed to be born not bad people why god cielito lindo is in heaven a better place to be and on the judment day you mom will see her and i will see my lost angel too sincerely someone who cares deeply dedicated to samanthas mother and samantha
sylvia actkinsonultes <colombiahotstuff@yahoo.com>
dousman, wi USA - Saturday, August 06, 2005 at 21:39:27 (PDT)

Dear Erin, I often think of you and wonder how you and your family are coping with your tragic loss. One could not imagine how we as parents would deal with a tragedy like this. Sammantha was such a beautiful child with such light around her, I know that she is in a beautiful place now and would not want you or your loved ones to hurt as you have. I have a daughter 2, her name is Abby. As a parent you do always worry about these types of things happening, but then the reality of it actually happening is far to much to ever comprehend. I admire your strenghth and voice to carry on, b/c that is what your precious angel Sammantha would want her devoted mother to do. God bless you always, you will get to hold your baby girl again!! love, Leah Garcia.
Leah Garcia <lgarcia@mejlaw.net>
Columbus, ga USA - Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 13:59:23 (PDT)

I have never been more affected by words than I was when I heard Erin Runnions' Victim Impact Statement. As I watched with sadness as this poor mother had to try to sum up in five minutes how this brutal, cruel, sick bastard has affected her life I felt sick. Although my husband and I have no children we both watched with deep sadness and grief for this poor mother. I felt more rage in those five minutes than I have ever felt in my entire life. I can only imagine how much rage Erin Runnion carries. I felt that had I been in that courtroom I would have completely lost all sanity and probably would have attempted to inflict the same pain he inflicted on Samantha. My heart goes out for the Runnion family and I am so sorry for their loss. I personally hope the sick bastard gets what he deserves in prision. The general poplulation in prison does not take kindly to child rapists and killers. For his sake, he should pray to be locked up in protective custody.
Sue Petersen
Surrey, BC Canada - Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 11:30:27 (PDT)

I was abused sexually as a child and have had to live with it since I was 5 years old. Children should be the product of sexual feelings, not the focus of sexual feelings. Anyone who would interfere with a child in such as manner should be branded and scorned not pitied. I agree with Samantha's mom. I heard part of her statement on CNN today and now I am reliving my own hell again. These soulless monsters do not deserve any pitty at all. I have a 2 1/2 year old granddaughter who is full of life and grabs the attention of everyone sees her. I fear for this child every day. I pray to heaven that I never have to suffer a loss as great as Samantha's family.
Ruth Moore <ruthmoore@telus.net>
Campbell River, BC Canada - Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 14:41:21 (PDT)

Dearest Samantha, that monster that took you from this world will finally pay now and on Judgement Day he'll surely get more punishment. May you rest in peace sweet little girl. Know that you've forever changed my life, I will never forget you. May your family find the strength to go on without you, your mother Erin, father Derek, your stepfather and your brothers and sisters. Hope someday we can all meet. May God hold onto you tight until we all get to meet. Sincerely Creed Rollins and Family
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Monday, July 18, 2005 at 10:54:53 (PDT)

Dear Erin Runion and family: I am so sorry for your loss of Samantha--Our daughter is only a few months younger than your beloved Samantha. It is impossible to imagine what you must feel, but we have always imagined how terrible we would feel if it was our Monica. From the beginning we have been deeply saddened by Samantha's entire ordeal-- Our hearts and thoughts are with you. I have a small picture of Samantha that was in the Newspaper back in 2002 that I attached to an angel figurine that I keep on my desk at work next to my daughters pictures--- May God watch over your family always and help you. Samantha rests now in the arms of the Father and the peace of the Angels.
Barb Franklin
USA - Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 18:29:34 (PDT)

Samantha you are on my mind today as you are every day. I am so sorry this happened to you and just cannot understand why God would let these kinds of things happen. I know you are the most beautiful and joyful angel. I love you today and always.
Joann
USA - Thursday, June 23, 2005 at 12:57:32 (PDT)

Me and my friends Val, Anna and Angie live at the bottom of the Ortega's and there has been so many times that we have looked up at that mountain and thought of little Samantha so this past weekend we took a drive up there and we all put our hands together and prayed for her. She is in all our thoughts and prayers and always will be.
Kathy Crivello <Kathy.crivello@hudsonrci.com>
Wildomar, Ca. USA - Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 12:01:14 (PDT)

Dear Erin, Please accept my sincere condolences for this horrible crime against your angel. I believe with all my heart that she is with God in Heaven and that you will be there with her someday. I've cried and cried for Samantha. What a beautiful, beautiful, little girl. I pray justice is served against the monster who did this to her. God bless you. Colleen Mazzaglia
Colleen Mazzaglia <colleenmazzaglia@yahoo.com>
Weed, CA USA - Monday, May 30, 2005 at 22:39:06 (PDT)

samantha I'm really sorry baby that this had to happen to you. There isn't a day that goes by that i don't think about you precious, I wish I was there to protect you. I cried for 2 weeks straight i watched cnn around the clock. It bothered me like if you you were mine, and it always will something like this does'nt ever go away. I know there is a special place up there for you. i have a 6 year old little angle myself and when i look at her i can't help but think of you. GOD BLESS YOU LITTLE ANGEL.
jennifer serwicki <serwicki@msn.com>
buffalo, ny USA - Monday, May 23, 2005 at 19:41:47 (PDT)

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your little girl. That has became one of my fears that someone will take my babies away
Chantel Weathers <cweathers4@yahoo.com>
USA - Sunday, May 22, 2005 at 13:13:37 (PDT)

We were here from the start watching..waiting..crying..Samantha's story I think is the saddest thing in the world. I think of it almost everyday and worry if my 2 gorls (8 and 10) play in the front yard. Little Samantha was so beautiful and innocent. Her life has made an impact on ours. My heart goes out to Samantha's mom. If I ever see her, I'll surely give her a big mother to mother hug.
Heather <runnerhkm@sbcglobal.net>
RPV, ca USA - Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 08:38:48 (PDT)

Hi Erin, Just to let you know, I was on that Hill top with my closest friends after the fact, I cried. We came to the complex where it all became reality. I had never felt anything like it. When i got there and came around the corner, It felt like i ran into a brick wall, my feet would not move anymore. Today i have, read in the news what has been decided. Although, nothing in the world can replace little Samantha, my heart feels just the slightest ease knowing what was deserved, was dealt to him. My little girl is turning 2 now and though i can not see the future, I believe Samamntha and You have helped make me the father I am today. I hope someday i can be half the father to my daughter, as were a mother to Samantha. Be well Erin, we all love you as it shows, and will never forget you or Samantha.
Jon Tatum <blzdeep@yahoo.com>
Menifee, ca USA - Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at 20:18:10 (PDT)

HELLO ERIN,I DO'T KNOW YOU OR SAMMANTHA BUT WHEN THIS HAPPEN TO HER I FELT LIKE I NEW HER MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THANK GOD HE HAS BEEN FELT GUILTY I HOPE HE GETS WHAT IS COMMING TO HIM. GODBLESS YOU AND UR FAMILY. STAY STRONG GOOD LUCK
ANNETTE <ANNETE1213467@AOL.COM>
WEST COVINA, CA USA - Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at 00:26:22 (PDT)

Dear Erin and Family - The worse is over. The monster will hopefully be put to death soon for his horrible crime. You will see your baby in heaven, we will all see those we love again, and we'll never have to worry or fear again. Your baby is happy and safe, may you stay strong and alive. On behalf of all children, thank you for your hard work despite your great loss.
Michele Gillman <teamgfishing@verizon.net>
Sunland, CA USA - Monday, May 16, 2005 at 16:23:36 (PDT)

Dear Erin: I have cried with you over your little girl, we need to protect our children from these monsters. Let's do SAMANTHA LAW, it is where a sex offender cannot operate a movable vechile without it having at least 4 places on it to say this is a sex offended. If they are caught driving and did not have a display they would go to jail as a felony, just as if they had a gun. We would know they are present everytime they drove down the streets, our children could be a lot safer. The would not be able to be in school zone without someone noticing the vechile and we would know when they entered our neighborhoods. It would not cost taxpayer any money because the sex offender would be respondible for their own signs and if they don't have them they can't drive any car without it. They could be the magnetic kind so they can't say well this is my relative car. This would be better than ankle monitors, because all it takes is someone to report them driving a vechile without the sign displayed and their asses get carted back to jail. Most kids are stolen with auto's and this would help some. I'm sorry what happened to samantha, and I saw you talking about all the other children. We can't prevent every case, but as many laws as we can stick on these monsters is less danagers our children will be in. love and prayers to kay williamson/a mom/somebodyluvu2@yahoo.com
kay williamson <somebodyluvu2@yahoo.com>
oak ridge, tn USA - Friday, May 13, 2005 at 11:31:47 (PDT)

I just wanted to say how sorry I am for the loss of your little ANGEL. I have a hard time looking at Samanthas picture without tears filling up my eyes. My heart aches for you and Samantha and what she had to endure!!! I am so glad that animal has been found guilty and all I can hope is that the jury gives him what he deserves. I can't even look at his face on the news, he makes my stomach turn. I don't know how you have the strength to see him everyday. You are a very strong woman and hope that you can continue to put your anger to good use!!!!! You and your daughter are in my thoughts and prayers......From: Rachel, mommy to 2 beautiful boys with another on the way.
Rachel <thesmiths2637@juno.com>
Hesperia, CA USA - Wednesday, May 04, 2005 at 14:24:02 (PDT)

To Erin, I hope the pain and sadness in your heart have finally been replaced by joy in the news that the cold hearted protoplasm known as Alejandro Avila has forever been removed from the streets. Your beautiful daughter, sweet Samantha can rest in peace finally. God bless you.
Donna Helms <theoryweary2005@yahoo.com>
Stanton, Ca USA - Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 22:53:47 (PDT)

may god bless and watch over your angel. I am sorry about all the pain you went through, one day you will reunite in heaven. stay focused on god and he will provide
jennifer
lyons, il USA - Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 08:44:23 (PDT)

my God Almight accept the soul of this little girl in heaven.. Amen
ezego igbo <ezego-wayo@achi.com>
Lagos, lagos Nigeria - Sunday, May 01, 2005 at 03:02:25 (PDT)

I'm so sorry. I believe that we need to pass new laws and pass them NOW!
Victoria <victoria@aol.com>
New York, NY USA - Friday, April 29, 2005 at 17:51:51 (PDT)

JUSTICE FOR SAMANTHA!!! The heartless murderer of this baby has been found guilty! Bless the Runnion family. I seen a photo of Erin crying with the verdict. May this brave dear lady finally have some closure. Whatever punishment the killer gets here will not compare to what may happen to him at the Judgment Day. Samantha has touched my life and changed it. I am a crusader for child murder victims and never been more serious; I am changing my career after 20 years. Samantha has saved the lives of other kids. God bless her brave soul. I am so thrilled and grateful she is getting justice she so dearly deserving of. Please see the memorial I made for her @freewebs.com
"Samantha's Memorial Page by Amber" <Amber68Starr@aol.com>
OH USA - Friday, April 29, 2005 at 14:07:09 (PDT)

To the family of Samantha Runion, I am so happy that yesterday 5-28-05 on my Mother's Birthday that the accused was found guilty, I've waited to here that for so long because she was so beautiful and brave! I'm also GLAD you can feel her with you! I've seen people in the dream state after I lost them and felt their presense also and thank you for the lovely music to here on this site-God Bless You & Samantha XXX
Susie Darlene Bence <sbence@verizon.net>
Duarte , CA USA - Friday, April 29, 2005 at 12:08:24 (PDT)

my heart still breaks over samantha.......even with her killer found guilty... that still is not enough to make the sadness go away everytime i see a picture if samantha's sweet little face....
Vickie Brafford <vbrafford@msn.com>
USA - Friday, April 29, 2005 at 11:04:45 (PDT)

I love you Samantha! Fly high with the angels and look down over your Mama who loves you so much!
LuAnne Stroke <luanne_lee@cox.net>
Chandler, AZ USA - Friday, April 29, 2005 at 10:47:03 (PDT)

Dearest Samantha, it is finally almost over, the jury will surely make him pay for what he did to you, you are always in my thoughts and prayers. May you and your family find some solace once this nightmare is over, and God willing be reunited someday.
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 13:13:01 (PDT)

Samantha Runnion A life so young released to heaven... Left on earth, we wonder "Why?" But some are sent among us briefly... Some have spirits meant to fly. Our Prayers Are With The Runnion Family, Samantha, you are always in our hearts and prayers.
TONY AND MARY LOU <ML1217TC@AOL.COM>
GA USA - Thursday, April 07, 2005 at 12:44:14 (PDT)

Dearest Samantha, it breaks my heart to hear what happened to you almost three yrs ago. May you rest in peace now sweet little girl. He cannot hurt you anymore, watch over your mom and your family. We are all still here to make sure that monster gets his punishment. Lots of love and hugs to you.
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Thursday, April 07, 2005 at 05:20:01 (PDT)

The Joyful Child Foundation: For those of you whom may not know about the wonderful foundation Erin has set up in memory of America's child, Samantha, please visit it. It is a wonderful, but painful, website. There is also a way to make donations on that website in honor of Samantha, to help other kids and communities. If you donate $25.00, you also get a t-shirt with one of Samantha's drawings on it. Please help keep ker memory alive !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mellisa <mptittsworth@yahoo.com>
USA - Friday, March 25, 2005 at 06:18:25 (PST)

I have not & will never forget Samantha. I don't think I have ever been so touched by anything else, other than my own lost loved ones. (not a child). For some reason, I feel as if I knew her. The loss of Samantha is the most senseless, hearbreaking, unforgiveable acts I know of!! I will always remember her, the love & joy she gave, and her wonderful mother, Erin. My heartfelt condolences go out to her, there is nothing I can say or do. But I will help keep her memory alive. I love you, Sam. Mellisa
Mellisa <mptittsworth@yahoo.com>
Abingdon, Va USA - Friday, March 25, 2005 at 05:57:48 (PST)

To Erin and Family, When the news broke of Samantha's disappearance, I prayed that she would be found safe and returned home. Ultimately she is in deed safe and "at home" and will one day be reunited again with her loved ones. The ache in my heart is now for you and the loss you will endure until that time that you meet her again (And she will know your name!). Even though she left this earth in a violent and terrible way, I know that God was there. He doesn't always do things our way, but I believe His love for Samantha shielded her in those final moments in a way that we will never know - I just know He was there for her. (I'm reminded of Stephen in the scriptures who was martyred and how he departed from this life in a very supernatural way) God is the same yesterday, today and forever. I know that he was there for Samantha, ready to usher her into His Kingdom of Love. I will keep you in my prayers, Erin. As a mom of two daughters (7 and 5), I feel your pain deeply. While I don't want to live in fear and ultimately put I want to put my trust into His trustworthy hands, the thought of ever experiencing such a horrific tragedy is unbearable. I admire your courage and strength. I will pray for you. With heartfelt sympathy, Nancy Conant
Nancy Conant <nancy@epiphanysystems.com>
Sylmar, CA USA - Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 21:44:10 (PST)

MY SINCEREST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ON YOUR LOSS......
BILL FEDERER <BF649@AOL.COM>
N.PLAINFIELD, NJ USA - Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 13:32:01 (PST)

To Erin and Family, my deepest condolences at this time, you and Samantha are in my thoughts and prayers..Let justice be done.
Kent <kbbcoop@hotmail.com>
Seattle, WA USA - Monday, March 21, 2005 at 13:37:59 (PST)

Dearest beautiful Samantha. Please watch over our precious children. Your angelic face is always in my thoughts. God bless your family.
ANA
ANAHEIM, CA USA - Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 21:36:55 (PST)

Erin and family, I do not know how to express how I feel when I hear her name I start to cry and ache for her and for you. I want to tell you that even though I did not know her it affected me as if were someone I knew and loved. I do not even know how to begin to be of any kind of support to you and your family I have never been through something like this, except I lend you my heart ifyou should ever need it and a shoulder to cry on.
Linda Stone <da_stones@verizon.net>
CA USA - Friday, March 11, 2005 at 22:02:40 (PST)

I know there are no words that can stop the pain, but i promise you that samantha will never be forgotten. i cant say i know how you feel because i dont. I could not even imagen what you must still be going through. sam is in heaven now with god, and i promise that he is taking very good care of her. In Psalm 7:10 it says "God is my shield, saving those whose hearts are true and right". The lord has just simply taken one of his childern home, he has saved her and you will see her again in heaven.The lord will help you in anything you ask him, in his own time. Trust in God and all things are possible. My name is Melissa i am 16 years old, i hope i have helped you out in some way, i will keep your whole family in my prayers! God Bless You...good luck in everything, dont stop beliving in the lord, he loves you more than anything...
Melissa <shotingstarflake@netscape.net>
lancaster, ca USA - Tuesday, March 08, 2005 at 20:06:55 (PST)

Samantha is in my formal Buddhist prayers morning and night, for the rest of my life. I think of the child often, one lil' angel beloved in the memory of the millions like me, strangers with a smile and a tear for her. But these days frankly my thoughts are on another person, the one whose name I wish I'd never heard. And I pray for the fulfilment of justice. It seems to take too long, as other sensational tragedies come and go and have their lawful resolution. Hopefully this means the prosecution has had time to perfect and reinforce their position. Courage, patience! And know every kind of prayer goes forth for you, Samantha's loved ones--every day and night, all the time.
Noel Singleton <organa2@cox.net>
USA - Monday, March 07, 2005 at 11:34:22 (PST)

The loss of a child is surely the most painful hurt of all, because the love between parent and child, is the most precious love of all. It is impossible to understand why this beautiful special Little angel has been taken away so soon. There is no justice in it. There is no reasoning to explain it. There is no fast way to mend the hurt. Samantha, Not one day goes by that you are not in our thoughts and prayers
TONY AND MARY LOU <ML1217TC@AOL.COM>
GA USA - Monday, February 28, 2005 at 06:11:00 (PST)

IM SORRY ABOUT HER
KELSEY <VOLLEYBALLPEBB@AOL.COM>
SYRACUSE, NY USA - Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 17:08:09 (PST)

Samantha you are in heaven and one day we will see the glory with you. Our hearts are with you and your family and justice will set you and your family free. We love you
Naomi <Jona324@msn.com>
Lancaster, Ca USA - Thursday, January 06, 2005 at 21:47:51 (PST)

Real people cry real tears for a little girl they never met.We know we do. A loved One is not gone, until they are forgotten! And to Live in the Hearts of those left behind is to Live Forever! Samantha, not one day has gone by we don't think of you.You and your family are always in our hearts and our prayers..
TONY AND MARY LOU < ML1217TC@AOL.COM>
GA USA - Sunday, January 02, 2005 at 11:05:52 (PST)

Never fear sweet Samantha we are all still here praying for you and your family. May the courts soon give some justice to your memory.
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Saturday, January 01, 2005 at 19:44:23 (PST)

May justice come soon for Samantha and her family. It is long overdue.
Tonya
USA - Friday, December 03, 2004 at 18:25:35 (PST)

Dearest Samantha, the world is still not the same without you. May you rest in peace. I still pray for you and your family.
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Wednesday, December 01, 2004 at 05:01:36 (PST)

Samantha: May you finally rest in peace. I only hope that your family knows that you will always be with them as long as they have your memory. My heart broke when you were taken from your family. However, you will meet them again, in God's paridise in Heaven.
Veronica <verblk@verizon.net>
Jersey City, NJ USA - Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 11:12:50 (PST)

Angel Baby, watch over the children.......
Penny
OHIO USA - Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 13:08:58 (PST)

dear Erin and family...it has been so very long since dear little Samantha left us. the news of her and your ordeal has torn my very heart and i grieve for you and her and with you as much today as on the very first day. i want you to know that i haven't forgotten. i am looking forward to and praying for justice for you and Samantha, for us as mothers and children throughout the world, and i send to you prayers and strength thru this new and trying time. take care and God Bless you!
leslie <lyetter@catholic.org>
east bay, ca USA - Friday, November 05, 2004 at 19:57:31 (PST)

Sweet Angel child, tomorrow, October 29th, it will be 10 years since my beloved Dad passed away. I miss him so, little Angel. He loved little children! I can picture him playing with the little ones and telling them stories in Heaven. Sweet baby Samantha, please whisper a song of love to my Daddy, from his baby girl, and his little 7 year old granddaughter he did not get a chance to see on earth. Your smiles will light the sky on our day of grief. May God reunite us all one day, and I pray we all will meet you. We send you all our love till that glorious day...
Penny
Ohio USA - Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 09:28:21 (PDT)

dear samantha, I will see your smile one day
Devon Byrne <babeyblonde16@yahoo.com>
berwyn, pa USA - Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 09:21:43 (PDT)

Samantha I know that we have never met but you are part of my life and I will never forget you I'll see you some day, keep smiling lil princess
Veronica Ramirez <veronica@coastlinere.com>
Huntington Beach, Ca USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 15:59:41 (PDT)

Samantha, Courtney (5) and I are always thinking of you. Love Jayme
Jayme
Lexington, KY USA - Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 12:40:19 (PDT)

Words cannot express how you must feel...I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. But i know little Samantha is in heaven with the lord,and she is safe and sound. Nothing can ever hurt her again. I remember the day it happened and i cried and cried and i got on my knees and prayed that she would be ok.I am so sorry, and i will continue to pray for your family..And hope for swift justice for this monster..All my love and prayers to your family.
sharon <sharonlin_75@yahoo.com>
west union, oh USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 14:12:33 (PDT)

I just want you to know that not one day goes by that I do not think about Samantha. I never knew her but I think about her and send good thoughts to her family.
Dori Estes <dori_estes@pacbell.net>
Sacramento, ca USA - Monday, October 11, 2004 at 15:48:05 (PDT)

Dearest Samantha, just a note to let you know I am thinking about you and hope you're doing well in heaven. Please remember little one that there are lots of us down here that have not forgotten about you and will see the trial to its entirety to make sure that monster gets his due punishment. May God help your family through this nightmare.
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Monday, September 27, 2004 at 06:50:33 (PDT)

Dearest Erin, I wrote to you recently at "The Joyful Child." I wanted you to know what an inspiration little Samantha is. I was so heartbroken for this little girl, I decided to do something about it. In the near future, I intend to study violent crimes against children, in hope that people can put a stop to it. In the meantime, take comfort in knowing that these sweet little kids like Samantha are God's most special angels, and we will be reunited with them one day... Bless you... Be Brave! Love, peace, and hope, from Amber and family
Amber <Amber68Starr@aol.com>
Brunswick, OH USA - Monday, September 13, 2004 at 08:04:44 (PDT)

Dearest Erin, I wrote to you recently at "The Joyful Child" to tell you what an inspiration little Samantha is. We may never understand the evil that took her from this earth, but we can pray that more people will be inspired to stop this kind of evil from happening in the first place. I was so heartbroken for this sweet little girl that I decided to do something about it. I intend to study violent crimes against children in hope that someday we can abolish these evil acts. In the meantime, take comfort that these sweet kids like Samantha truly are God's most special little Angels, and we will be reunited with them someday... Bless you... Be Brave!
Amber <Amber68Starr@aol.com>
Brunswick, OH USA - Monday, September 13, 2004 at 07:41:04 (PDT)

Dear Samantha's Mama, I think about Samantha so often and of course you always come to my heart. I have no concept of how a parent goes on after the loss of a child, especially in such a horrific way. My little girl starts Kindergarten this week and I can't help but ache for your Samantha and you. I have thought to write you so many times. Please know that you are your precious little girl are not forgotten. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. If possible I would love to hear back from you just to know how you are doing and to let you know my true heart aches for your pain. Love and Prayers, Eva
Eva McNamee <evamcnamee@hotmail.com>
Rowland Heights, CA USA - Sunday, September 05, 2004 at 23:14:03 (PDT)

I sit here reading this with a heavy heart, wondering what makes people do things like this to innocent children, do they feel guilt, shame, remorse, do they get sick to their stomachs thinking about what they have done. I too suffered the loss of my precious angel by the hands of another, and 11 years later I still sit and wonder what makes murderers think they have the right to play God. I personally feel these feelings everyday, and if I can do anything to help you in your grieving process feel free to e-mail me. You may not want to hear this at your point of grieving but the path you end up on many years later may help you make sense of why it happened just not "how". I pray that your little angel is dancing in heaven with mine.
Bonnie <crystaleyes_75@yahoo.com>
IA USA - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 13:07:02 (PDT)

God Bless you all. May love and peace comfort your heart. Your daughter was beautiful. Now she is a beautiful Angel.You will be with her again. She will be watching over you until your time comes to join her. She will be there waiting with her little arms welcoming you . Love will overflow as you hold her in your arms once more.May God keep you safe and may he comfort you any time that you may need it.
Marlissa <cqaetars@cfl.rr.com>
Palm Bay, FL USA - Monday, August 16, 2004 at 00:06:46 (PDT)

Samantha we haven't forgotten about you and pray for your family still. May they be able to go on without you and cherish the memories they made with you. May you rest in peace sweet angel.
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 19:35:33 (PDT)

Dearest Samantha, yesterday would have been your 8th birthday, I sent eight purple balloons up into the sky yesterday evening for you. I will never forget you, may you rest in peace in heaven.
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 14:08:24 (PDT)

It still brings tears to my eyes when i think of what happened to such a precious little girl. My daughter was only 7 when Samantha was taken away by such an evil monster! I hold her closer than ever. We will continue to pray for little Samantha and her family.
Corinne Brees <Cbrees@socal.rr.com>
orange, ca USA - Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 16:03:34 (PDT)

Samantha, this is the two yr anniversary of the day we all lost you. I will never forget you, I will put a candle outside for you tonight, hope you can see it from heaven.
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 06:13:54 (PDT)

Samantha, this is the month we lost you, it is one month that I personally will never forget. As the trial for your murderer gets underway please know that we are all with you and your family. We have not and will not ever forget you.
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 06:10:20 (PDT)

I think of you often. This is one loss that I will never forget. To the family, you are in our prayers still. We pray for God's comfort for you. Especially this month. Chris
Christine Dinardo <chris926@att.net>
Parma, Oh USA - Wednesday, July 07, 2004 at 06:51:51 (PDT)

THERE IS NO GREATER LOSS , THAN THAT OF A CHILD !!! MAY YOUR SPECIAL LITTLE ANGEL , FOLLOW YOU AND PROTECT YOU IN EVERYTHING , YOU DO . AND WHEN YOUR LIFE IS THROUGH , SAMANTHA WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU !!!
DONNA <DONNA18765@AOL.COM>
SAVANNAH, GA USA - Sunday, July 04, 2004 at 19:53:32 (PDT)

Dearest Samantha, the trial of the monster that took you from us is finally coming up. Rest in peace sweet angel, know that he will pay for what he did to you.
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Saturday, July 03, 2004 at 21:16:17 (PDT)

Samantha, I pray for you each day and I always will. I think of you all of the time. I know there will be justice for you, we will never give up on that. You will be forever alive in our minds and hearts. Love you Samantha. Amanda
Amanda <Snoocums5@aol.com>
Springfield, Mo USA - Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 22:01:11 (PDT)

Samantha, I pray for you each day and I always will. I think of you all of the time. I know there will be justice for you, we will never give up on that. You will be forever alive in your minds and hearts. Love you Samantha. Amanda
Amanda <Snoocums5@aol.com>
Springfield, Mo USA - Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 22:00:11 (PDT)

Little angel Samantha As we go through Each day of our life Somehow thoughts of you Spring to mind Too precious, never to be forgotten It's just not today that we remember you but every day since you so tragically left. Samantha,You may be gone but will never be forgotten, you will live in our hearts forever. Samantha we love you dearly. We know you are there with our precious daughter. Samantha if you don't mind look out for her for us until we can be there.
TONY AND MARY LOU <ML1217TC@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 12:53:35 (PDT)

Thinking of you today and always.
Sandi <time2tow2k@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 06:24:26 (PDT)

Thinking of you Samantha and how close we are getting to the two years and still no justice. It won't be long now sweety. Rest in Peace.
Sandi <time2tow2k@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 08:45:38 (PDT)

The old bookmarks we all had no longer work. Samantha's page was ended and restarted again. Many thanks to the owner of this site for bringing her page back again.
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 08:24:13 (PDT)

Thinking of Samantha today, waiting for the trial of her killer to start so he can receive his due punishment.
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Wednesday, June 09, 2004 at 11:24:38 (PDT)

Samantha may you rest in peace and may the monster that took you from us burn forever. I will never forget you.
Creed Rollins <Croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Thursday, June 03, 2004 at 05:16:21 (PDT)

To Samantha: A beautiful girl who was taken from us too soon. I'm waiting for the day that justice is served. Rest in peace, sweety.
Sandi <time2tow2k@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, June 02, 2004 at 09:17:46 (PDT)

Samantha, just want you to know I will remember you always. May you someday be reunited with your family. I pray for that day to come so the holes in their hearts can be mended.
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 06:50:18 (PDT)

Thinking of Samantha and her family today and every day. Such a beautiful child.
Sandi <time2tow2k@aol.com>
USA - Monday, May 24, 2004 at 08:14:11 (PDT)

Dear Samantha, I pray for your family and friends every day. You live on, in the hearts of so many. God Bless
Jacque <Mustang76za@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, May 23, 2004 at 14:49:01 (PDT)

Dear Samantha, just a note to let you know that I'll never forget you. Rest in peace little girl
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 21:08:28 (PDT)

I always think of you... This tragedy struck my heart like a ton of bricks! I hope justice is served! God bless your sweet little soul! You will never be forgotten!
Jackie <jkylove2000@yahoo.com>
Newark, NJ USA - Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 21:11:01 (PDT)

Thinking of you today and every day, Samantha.
Sandi <time2tow2k@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 07:51:12 (PDT)

In loving memory of a perfect little angel. Little Samantha: never a day goes by When you are not loved and missed. You are Held in our hearts forever.In our heart's you live on Always there, never gone. We love you.
TONY AND MARY LOU <ML1217TC@AOL.COM>
USA - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 09:09:18 (PDT)

Hard to believe its almost been two years! Just wanted you to know you have not been forgotten. Rest in peace, sweet angel.
Sandi <time2tow2k@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 08:13:08 (PDT)

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say. But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived in Heaven okay. Here I dwell with God above. Here, no tears of sadness; just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy because I'm out of sight. Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through. God picked me up, hugged me and said,
Jacque <Mustang76za@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 07:07:16 (PDT)

Dearest Samantha, the world is not the same without you here. Sending many prayers to your family, hope they know we are all here standing with them for you.
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 05:24:40 (PDT)

As we approach the 2 year mark for Samantha's passing, I want the family to know that she has not been forgotten. Rest in Peace Samantha...
Brian Kornegay <oneputt@pacific.net>
Ukiah, CA USA - Monday, May 17, 2004 at 14:29:45 (PDT)

god bless samantha runion and haer family and in which you will know she will be lookingn down from adove to take care of you and I know this pain is just to real I have been threw it and I kow how it feels to lose a person and the people that I lost are my parents and Im only 12 so god bless you and samantha will bless you too.
kiara gaytan <cortezblanca.sbcglobal.net>
palmdale, california USA - Saturday, April 10, 2004 at 08:45:11 (PDT)

Erin and Family, I have often thought of you often and wish you peace and love. My heart goes out to you so much and I always wish you the best. I have a little girl about Samantha's age who is also a great joy in my life. Your little girl reminds me so much of my own, it makes me appreciate my own daughter even more. I actually think of you often. Every child is such a special gift. I hope that you will have more children. What an incredible person you are. Best wishes to you and your family always.
Barbara Landrith <landrith@comcast.net>
Sacramento, CA USA - Thursday, April 08, 2004 at 21:19:15 (PDT)

I was watching the movie "Adam" - the story of Adam Walsh, then I thought about Samantha.....I just wanted to you to know that Samantha and your family are in our prayers, and may the Lord watch over you and your family always and give you strength. Cordelia
Cordelia <trustinthelord@socal.rr.com>
Huntington Beach, CA USA - Friday, March 19, 2004 at 20:17:22 (PST)

Dearest Samantha, I will never forget you and only hope and pray that you're in a better place now. Hope to meet you someday and give you a big hug.
Creed Rollins <croll7272@aol.com>
Graytown, OH USA - Tuesday, March 09, 2004 at 13:32:19 (PST)

My thoughts and prayers to you. I hope that your able to reminisce and remember the joy that she brought you in spite of your grief. What a precious child. I pray justice will be done and that the monster who took her life will live with the guilt daily. I also hope that his family will stop their denial and see him for who he is and for what he's done. She is surrounded by angels and will not remember how she left earth. In heaven, there is no sadness, only joy. Love Lorie
Lorie
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