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 asking for prayers for Josh and his grandparents shows how much you care about others.

I will say a prayer for Josh and his family and I will keep you and your family covered in prayers...that is the thing I do best.  This was the only way I had to reach you.

My love to you and your family.  Mei God bless you and keep you and may His face shine upon you.

As Ever

Auntie Syl

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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. You'd be so proud of me. I can't sleep tonight. I have been thinking of you more than ever. I love and miss you big sister. Please keep our whole family safe. I think about you always. I love you always. <3 Paige Close

HAPPY BIRTHDAY  / RENEE EDWARDS (FRIEND)
DEAR RIKKI

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 HOPE I CAN GIVE HER GUIDANCFE WHERE NEEDED AS BEST AS I CAN. YOUR MOM IS A STRONG POWERFUL WOMAN AND I PRAY YOU GUIDE EVERYONE EVERYDAY WITH YOUR PRESENCE.LOVE YOU!!!!!

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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 over me. Thank you for that. You are my angel. I miss your laugh smile compassion intelligence charisma... I know I'll never find a friend as amazing as you were. But I thank God that I got the time with you that I did. I don't want to be sad today but be happy remembering the good times and memories. I miss you and love you so much. You will always be in my thoughts prayers and heart. I will NEVER let my memories fade of you. You are way too important to me. I hope you are rejoicing in heaven today. You deserve to know how much you are loved. Please help ease our minds today to just enjoy our memories and celebrate you. Thank you for everything I am eternally grateful. I love you to pieces. Happy 26th Birthday! Close

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 with you.  I can't help but remember all the good times we had in Tampa just hanging around at your apartment or freezing our asses off in Lake Tahoe.  While your life may have ended your memories will continue to live on in our hearts.  It's amazing how many lives you have touched in the short time here on Earth when most won't have this impact in an entire lifetime.  I know your in Heaven smiling that beautiful smile watching over us all.  I love you Rikki Leigh.  Happy Birthday!
All our love
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Happy Birthday to My Big Sister  / Paigey (Little Sister )
I miss you Rikki. I had a dream a few days ago about "My New York" or Our New york. I wish you we're here to watch me grow up. I wanna be there so badly. I want to follow in your footsteps. I want to make the family proud. I want to start my life I'm ready. I just need your guidance. I need a big sister in my life. It's difficult without you. Thank you for bringing Renee into my life. She has helped me so much. She will never be you no one can. You we're the best. But I see a big sister in her that I saw in you. She has been one of the best people to ever come into my life. And I think you made it happen. I hope you have the most incredible birthday ever. You deserve every ounce of happiness. I'm sorry we we're only able to spend 14 years together but hopefully somewhere out there someday I will see you again. We can start all over again when you we're 21 and I was 14 right where we left off. I love you big sister. Rest In Peace. <3 Close

Happy Birthday Rikki-Leigh  / Mommy

Dearest Daughter  I wish for you on this day that I hold so near and dear to my heart all the beauty and peace that Heaven has to offer.  Twenty six years ago today God sent me an Angel...how blessed am I that He chose me to be your mom.  The memories of your infectious laugh, your caring words, that dimpled smile and those beautiful brown eyes that were the windows to your soul, these special qualities are what sustains me and keeps me going through those days that sometimes are to unbearable to cope.  I believe that God knew your destiny and therefore gave you the grace and the kindness that touched and continues to touch so many lives.  Rikki-Leigh, I feel you all around me everyday without fail and I know that each person that had the great fortune of knowing you have all been touched by an Angel.  

Happy Birthday my precious child I love you always and forever. Mommy   xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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Just missing you Rikki....  / Katy Pitts (Friend)
You pass through my mind almost every day. I really miss seeing your face. I'm so sad that you're not here......love you forever Ms. Rik!! Close

Thinking of you...  / Lauren Camacho (High School Classmate )
Just wanted to send my love to the Lewis family. I think of Rikki everytime I pass by your house to go home to my parents house.

I hope the Lewis family is doing well! You are still in my thoughts.

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Always your Mom  / Mommy

Dearest Rikki,  This Mother's Day and all the ones to come will never be the same.  When I woke up this morning my heart felt so empty.  This day is so bitter sweet because I celebrate the love my three children have given me throughout the years, but knowing that I will never here from you and get that first call from you breaks my heart into a million pieces.  Rikki, I can't even begin to explain how much I miss you. Paiges prom was last night and God how I wanted you here to see your little sister, she was beautiful.  It brought me back to your senior prom and how beautiful you looked and how happy you were.  I know in my heart that you were watching from above and I try to live my life knowing that your just a heart beat away...but sometimes it gets so overwhelming to try and keep this up and enjoy all these milestones without you.  It was such an honor and a privledge to have you as my child and I will keep your memory and the love we shared in my heart forever and always.  I love you Rikki-Leigh from the depth of my soul for eternity.

Always, Mommy

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Always Loved & Remembered  / Carol Pizzi (Angel Debbie's Mom )

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4 years ago...  / Ashlee

I still can't believe that you're gone. It becomes more real each time I reach for the phone to call you, or when I hear a song that reminds me of you. But I still wait for you to come bounding through my door with that beautiful smile that always brightened my day.

4 years ago we talked for the last time. We both were undecided about how our lives were going to go- school, boyfriends, jobs. But we said "I love you" at the end of the conversation. I'm so grateful that I talked to you one last time before God took you. I know you're ok- you're my guardian angel now. But I miss you girl, there just aren't words to explain how much I miss you.

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My Heart  / Mom
Dearest Daughter,  Words will never explain the emptiness that I feel.  When God took you away, He took a part of me that defined a portion of who I am.  A part of me that developed over a 21 year period.  A special place in a mothers heart that she holds for each and every one of her children.  It can't be explained by words, only by emotions.  Laughter for all the many memories that I hold so dear, tears for the memories I will no longer have with you and a pain that goes so deep into the abyss that sometimes I'm not sure if I have enough strength to pull myself out.  Rikki you are and always and forever will be a part of MY HEART, my soul, my life.  Please wrap those beautiful wings around your brother and sister, hold them so tight that they will be able to feel the warmth from your love.  Place a kiss on your daddy's cheek, so he will always know that you are and always will be his little girl. Send a smile to the hearts of all your friends and family, so they will remember that as long as they live they will have sunshine in their lives.  As for me, when I look up to the heavens and see that brightest star, allow me to feel the security and the peace in knowing your ok.  All my love forever and always, Mom Close

angel / Kristofer (Brother)
Rikki Leigh
Not unlike any other morning, I awoke thinking about you, but this particular morning an eerie feeling lingers as I can't help but relive the terror and memories of a tragic day 4 years ago.  My heart is heavy with sorrow and pain that never seems to fade.  You truly were an angel long before God ever took you and you will be for as long as time will allow.  So for now until we meet you at the gates of Heaven, please watch over us all. I miss you Rikki
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MISSING YOU  / Granny With Love (Granny)

At 5:20 PM tommrow 1-23-09 it will be 4 LONG YEARS since you were taken from us. Our world stood still in an ocean of tears.

Rikki Leigh, not a day has gone by you are not thought of. The hole in our hearts is forever. We miss you so. Sleep tight sweet angel.XO

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4 Years Ago...  / Sherrie Kitterman
Rikki Leigh.....As I sit here thinking on the eve of that horrible day, 4 years ago.....I wonder what would have, could have, should have been.  We have all missed those things in life that you did not have the opportunity to experience.  I think of you from the tall & happy 6 year old to the beautiful young 21 year old woman and all the years in between.  Wow, if only.....I am sure we have all thought that so many times.  I miss your smile, the sound of your laughter and the way you strived to give each and everything your best.  All the memories of each and every special moment we spent together will always be in my heart.  Rikki, please wrap your angel wings around your family tomorrow and help guide them throughout the day with peace. I love you with all my heart and will miss you forever and beyond.....Sherrie xoxoxo Close

NEW YEAR WITHOUT YOU  / Elsie (Granny with Love )

Rikki Leigh, I wish ther were words to say how big, how much you are missed and loved so deeply. How very BLESSED I was to have you in my life for such a short time but was given the joys and pleasures to have had the special times together from the day you were born in Texas-your first bath I gave you, took care of you, shared all your special moments in your life. Our trips, Europe was so special with our memories.

We were given you on loan and now you are our bright and shineing star and ANGEL in heaven to watch over all of us.

Keep us all in your ANGEL WINGS and heal the wounds of the family.Keep your Mother, Father, Kris and Paige in protection. They ALL NEED YOU and special care as we all start a new year with out you here on earth---but you are and always be with us in our hearts and minds.    I miss you so so much and say goodmorning to you everyday as I kiss your heart and end the day as I take it off      My SPECIAL SPECIAL RIKKI LEIGH---Granny with love

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Merry Christmas my Daughter  / Mommy

The Holidays will never be the same without you.  You are missed so very much by so many.  Rikki, I pray every night that you are at peace and during this holiday season and every day after, please know how much you are loved and missed.   Merry Christmas my Angel. My love always and forever.  Mommy

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I miss you!!!!!  / Mommy
Rikki-Leigh,  I miss you so very, very much.  My heart will never be the same and my love for you could never be as strong as it is at this very moment.  25 years ago at this time, God gave your father and I a present so rare, so beautiful, so precious.  Rikki, I will forever be honored that God chose me to be your mom and gave me a gift that I will continue to cherish until the end of time.  All my love for infinity and beyond, Mommy Close

jenniferiparraguirre-@hotmail.com / Jenn Iparraguirre (Best Friend )
Happy Birthday Rikki! For some reason I'm missing you now more than ever! It's not getting easier because you were just so special. I still haven't met anyone like you or had any better friend than you. I thank God to have such an amazing best friend to grow up with. I know you are smiling today and enjoying your day in heaven. We celebrate your life today and remember how incredible you were. You truly were my sister. I love you and miss you so much!!!!! Close