This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Rikki-Leigh Lewis who was born in Beaumont, Texas on September 30, 1983 and passed away on January 23, 2005 at the age of 21. We hope that you will enjoy the many memories of Rikki's precious life as you watch the slide show. Although my heart skipped a beat with every picture I added to this site, I enjoyed remembering all the great times and the joy that she brought to so many people, and how she enjoyed the love that each of us gave to her. More pictures will continue to show up so please keep visiting and lighting candles for Rikki. I thank each and every one of her friends and family members for giving our daughter "THE BEST 21 YEARS" of her life. I beg of each of you to make a promise to Rikki that you will wear your seat belts whenever you get in a vehicle. "CLICK 4 RIK". I love you all.
A web-site was recently started to encourage everyone to commit to wear their seatbelts in memory of Rikki. Please do not let her death be in vain. If her example can save one life, I know she would be at peace. Please submit a picture of yourself wearing your seatbelt to click4rik@gmail.com they will be displayed at www.myspace.com/click4rik . Please click4Rik!!!!!!
Our family is also doing a fund raiser for a scholarship with the Univ. of South Florida in memory of Rikki. For more info please e-mail me at gwnlw@aol.com. Thank-you!
We Love you and miss you, every moment of our lives.
These candles I light for you on January 23, 2006... May they give you the light to bring you to me in my dreams. I miss you Rikki and I need you with me. All my love, Mommy
Message to Paige / Sylvia Mortensen (her grandmother's best friend )
Dear Paige
I am reading your message to your sissy and I cannot keep from crying. First of all your sis would be so proud of the beautiful young woman you have become inside and out! You are very tender hearted and the fact that you are ...
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Rikki / Paigey (Little sister )
Rikki please help Josh pull through this. Both of his grandmas are extremely sick and he is having trouble coping with it. Please keep them both safe. Look out for them and if you can please watch over Joshua too. He's a really good boyfriend Rikki. ...
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN.ALTHOUGH WE HAVE NEVER MET I FEEL LIKE I HAVE KNOWN U FOREVER.YOUR FAMILY HAS BECOME A PART OF MY LIFE. YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD OF YOUR LIL SIS SHE HAS BECOME AN AMAZING WOMAN AND A WONDERFUL DAUGHTERI HO...
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Happy Birthday! / Jenn Marshall (Childhood Best Friend )
Rikki I can't believe your birthday is here again. God it's bittersweet. I've been thinking about you all week. I really need you right now. What wouldn't I give to have you in my life right now! But I do feel you are with me and are watching ov...
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Happy Birthday / Kris (brother)
Hey Rik first off I just want to start by saying thank you for always watching over our family each and every day and helping to keep us happy and healthy. If I could have one wish granted in my lifetime Rikki it would be to spend one more day ...
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Happy Birthday to My Big Sister / Paigey (Little Sister )Read >>
Rikki Leigh A smile that could melt your heart. The grace of a butterfly in flight. A heart that was kind and true. A daughter, a sister, a friend. Your love was dancing, and you were so beautiful to watch. From the time you started at the ripe old age of three with Miss Virginia at Alpha Academy, I knew that you were destined to dance. It was once you started at Dancing Plus that I knew their was no turning back. I remember telling you that if you did not maintain good grades in school, dance would be the first thing to go. I think that put the drive in you that you continued to show throughout the rest of your life. Not only did you dance and cheer your way through your school career, you maintained a 3.5 or higher grade point average throughout Middle school, High school and College. I remember the day you tried out for the Sundolls dance team at The Univ. of South Florida. You were so nervous, but somehow you had the grace to hold yourself together and perform with the utmost confidence. The night that I watched you run out of the tunnel at Raymond James Stadium for the first time, my heart was in my knees. As I watched you dance on the field for the first time as the youngest Sundoll, it brought back all the memories of the very first time you walked out on a stage when you were five. I think I was more nervous than you. I sat in my chair and did the dance with you. I counted in my head just to make sure you were keeping time. I had butterflies in my stomach, and I was just a spectator. No matter 5 years old or twenty, I always watched you and saw something in you that was so very special. You had the grace and the confidence of a dancer in all that you did, and that is how I will forever remember you. So my daughter, continue to dance. I will still be sitting here in the audience, with the butterflies in my stomach, counting and keeping time for you, and doing the dance along with you. I love you with every beat of my heart and every step in my dance. MOM
We Love you and miss you, every moment of our lives.
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