The Day has finally arrived. Today is the one year anniversary of my granddaughters murder.  I am here in Galveston and later today I will be dedicating a bench in her honor at Menard Park at 6pm today, July 24, 2008.  It is going to be a difficult day for us all.

This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Riley Ann Sawyers who was born in Ohio on March 11, 2005 and passed away on July 24, 2007 at the age of 2. We will remember her forever.

The following poem is a poem written by Kathy Hernandez, from Trumbull Ct. (Gramma Kathy) for me about my beloved granddaughter.  It describes her so well.  It was read by my Brother Mike during her funeral.
Thank you Kathy.  We love you.


Poem For Riley

Heaven has a brand new angel Her name is Riley Ann
We have to ask you favors We know you'll understand

It's hard for us to let her go So innocent and so small
She did not get to live her life So soon you came to call

We know that you were with her And she was not alone
You saw that she was hurting And chose to take her home

We ask that you take care of her And give her all our love
We know that she is safe within Your arms Dear God above

She likes to play with Elmo Her favorite movie "cars"
Just thought that you should know these things She even owns a star!

Teach her how to write her name We did not get the chance
And she loves to shop and sing And oh she loves to dance

She liked to put grams makeup On her pretty baby face
Her favorite was a lipstick Inside a fuzzy case

If she asks why she had to go Away and leave us here
Please tell her that we love her so And how much that we care

Ask her all her hopes and dreams And help her with her prayers
And if she ever cries to you Please wipe away her tears

We ask you that you tell her When we say how much she's missed
We did not get to hug her tight Or give her one last kiss

When she looks down at her arms And sees that she has wings
Show her how to use them Please teach her all these things

Sweet baby till we meet again And get to hold you tight
The angels will take care of you And tuck you in at night

Her family cannot do these things For Riley anymore
But angels watching over her Will gladly do I'm sure

We will miss her so so much Our precious little girl
Please tell her that we send our love From all around the world

So fly high little Angel (RileyAnn) Fly high up above
And know that you will always and Forever have our love