Baby Riley  / Maria L. (None)
Beautiful Riley, I want to tell you that I feel this tremendous pain inside my heart whenever I see your picture and imagine the suffering that you went through. I am sorry , very sorry that a little angel like you had to suffer this way. I printed up your picture today and plan on making a little altar at my home so I can pray for you everyday. I also plan on someday being able to come to your tombstone to say hello and drop off beautiful flowers that I am sure you would love. I ask for you to please watch over my 2 little ones (Kaylee,3, and Ricky , 10 months). Also, watch over all the little ones in this world. For some reason and without having met you, i feel a HUGE love for you. I hope to see you in heaven someday. I love you little Riley. Close

In Gods Arms  / Tommy Sands (none)

To the family of Riley may God put his arms around you and comfort you. I cannot understand how or why this happened but can only trust that God is holding Riley tight in his arms and showing her the love that she so deserves. As I listen to the news each night and hear of the horrors she faced it breaks my heart. No child should have to endure this horror. Please know that all of Texas along with the rest of the world prays that you will find comfort. We shall all see Riley one day singing and playing in heaven. God Bless you all.

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My thoughts are of Riley and her family  / Ashley Sovie (none)

Riley,

Although I just read of your story this morning, I feel pain like I had known you personally. I have a 1 1/2 year old daughter whom I can't picture living life without. I'm deeply, deeply sorry for what you had been through and pray that you are safe and sound with God now. My prayers will be with you, and your grandma, who so obviously treasured you as I'm sure did many others. Rest peacefully sweet child.

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My Deepest Sincere  / Holly Zimmer (None)

My heart goes out to you. I hope in all this madness you find peace and love that you so deserve....I don't know you but I have cried for you, for the pain you were caused. I pray for you everyday and I know you are in a far better place now. May God be with you. Rest In Peace little Riley Ann Sawyers....aka Baby Grace.

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My deepest condolences.  / Kelsey (no relation )

Dear Riley Ann,

Hello, beautiful girl. My name is Kelsey, I'm fifteen years old, and I live in Ohio. I live a little under an hour from where you lived, actually.  What an unfair thing happened to you.  Don't ever think it was your fault, you did nothing wrong and certainly did not deserve your fate. I do believe, though, that God brought you home that day for a reason. He had something in store for you. Right now, I know you're watching me write this, as well as watching over your family, as always.

I hope you like it up there. You're not suffering or in pain anymore, I know that. But I hope you don't have any emotional pain.   If you ever wonder why you left the either so early, don't be sad.  Know that your family misses you, along with all of the other people's hearts you've touched, just by being yourself.  I don't know your family or you, but I sure do know that Heaven got a beautiful, little angel the day you joined God's Kingdom. God Bless You, I'll meet you up there one day.

Love your friend,

Kelsey <3

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God holds her close  / Dawn Calkins (none)
I am so sorry for your loss, Riley was a very beautiful angel. I am overwhelmed with grief for you. I know many have shed many tears over this senseless tragedy. You & your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry. Close

For Riley  / M. Farid
Lost lament of warmer days Bitter climes do elicit Dawns of incendiary light Smell of morning dew On blooms before searing heat Mystical dances of bees And rhythmic chirp of a sole cricket. Tread carefully on parched grass Asleep in eager aspiration To renew timeless oaths Lament for tender springtime buds Absent from winding paths Rejoice in marvelous enchantment Of eternal iridescent bloom. Close

Innocence / Sean Adair
I'm so sorry for your loss. She seemed like such a sweet and innocent little girl. She did not deserve what was brought upon her. May the Great Spirit bring her peace. Close

My son will be-friend her in heaven  / Chris Murray (Deeply Touched )

I just want you to know how sorry I am for your loss, and how much Riley Ann's story has touched me.

My two-year-old son Cameron Joseph passed away on June 26, 2007.  He was involved in a drowning accident.

I just read the AP's latest update on the trial, and I have to be completely honest with you.  I am ashamed to be a human being after reading what happened to this little angel. 

I would give my life to take away the pain and suffering that this child was subject to.  I would trade places with her in order to give her another chance, if I could. 

I prayed to Jesus tonight to bless Riley's soul, and prayed that my son would be-friend her. 

May God grant you peace and ease your pain and suffering.  Take refuge in the fact that little Riley, like Cameron, will never have to endure suffering or pain.  They are in eternal peace and tranquility, and we will both see them again.

I will pray for you.  God bless you and your family.

Christopher Murray

Greenwood, Indiana

 

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To the family of precious Riley Ann  / Melissa Ferguson, M.D.

I am so very sorry for your loss of your your precious Riley Ann.  The trial for the woman who gave birth to your angel started today here in Texas.   My heart and prayers go out to you at this very difficult time.  Stay strong and remember your darling little girl is safe and sound in the arms of angels.  And please know you have the support of so many, many people here in Texas and all over the world. 

 

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Riley Ann  / Lori Krone (none)
 I read the story on the internet and am saddened very much, i  have a 2 1/2 year old daughter who resembles Riley Ann. Her photo is what caught my attention, i have prayed for Riley, and I know she is with GOD and in HIS divine care. Close

so many what ifs  / Nicole Bradford
I remember the day the drawing of Riley was shown on the news. It was so much like my own little girl, who is about a month older than Riley. We live in Houston, not far from Spring, and I can't watch a news story about her without wishing I could go back in time to that house and take that little girl away and bring her home and keep her as my own. I think there are many, many people, probably on the street where they lived, who are having the same thoughts - so why did this have to happen? So many people who would love this little girl and protect her, and nobody knew. Heartbreaking. Close

My condolences  / Michelle Cole (None)

My prayers & thoughts w/ all the family of this precious angel may justice serve & prevail I can't imagine all your thoughts right now a year later & having it all come back all the pain during trial I know Riley is holding all of you & saying it's okay. Riley knows god has this in his hands & angels all in the court room to serve & protect. My daughter Madison Skye is exactly 9 days older than Riley & it breaks my heart that any child shall have to endure any type of hurt or pain just know Riley is now protected & safe - now she can smile and be a toddler, and as my daughter calls her tinkerbell since now she has little wings (which I thought was cute) she is an angel in heaven!!

 

 

Sincerely,

Michelle L. Cole

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Prayers for you and your family  / Laurie Durbin
To the family of Riley - I am so very sorry for your loss.  I'm a complete stranger from Chicago who cannot even fathom the pain you are going through or what that little girl had to go through.  Justice will be served whether it be by the courts or the Lord.  They will be judged.  What a sweet little girl I've followed this story since last year and it breaks my heart.  Please know that I am praying for your family.  Close

feel your hurt  / Adelfa Lucio (none)
I can't really say I can feel your hurt, but I do have a three year old great granddaughter that looks so much like your Riley.  I hug my baby girl and think about your Riley. My grandson ( her father) is in (Afghanistan) war right now and so she is a reminder of him. I just love her so much.  I still can not see pictures of Riley without crying.  God bless you and comfort you.  Close

God Bless the Sawyer family...  / Amy Votaw (None)

I just want to say that I will never foget Riley Ann Sawyers and I will continue to pray for the Sawyer family until the day that I die.  God bless the whole Sawyer family and may God be with you forever.  I have kept a close eye on this story since day one and I will continue until Justice is served for Riley Ann.  I live in Houston, TX and I will never foget the day they found her nor will I forget how she was taken from this world.  Such a precious child....

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condolences / S. Gray (none)

I would like to offer my condolences to the family of this precious angel, Riley Ann. I am from Houston, TX and I have followed this story from day one.  My heart really aches for you and all the pain you have suffered behind the heartless mother and step-father and what they did to this baby.  What kind of mother would allow this kind of treatment to her child? No real "MOTHER" would have.  I have 2 children, and would lay down my life for them if I had to and if  i knew there was harm coming there way. I would the jugde, jury and executioner...all in a matter of minutes!!! A mother is to protect her children.  I think this is a beautiful memorial that you have set up for her, and who would have thought  that she was this far from home, and have this happen to her.  In viewing this website, she looks like she had a beautiful and loving life in the very sort time she was here. The pictures are just adorable,and reminds us all of how precious life really is.

Just know that all the love you showed her will forever live in your hearts.  She was truly an "ANGEL" and very special and she is looking down on right now. You are in my prayers.  Those 2 will get what they deserve here in TX, but the ultimate is JUDGEMNT DAY!!!! 

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May she ride on the wings of angels  / Audrey Cazenave (None)
I cannot even begin to understand the pain that you are feeling. I look into my own 2 year olds eyes and can't imagine any harm coming to him, especially from those that love him. Riley is safe and my prayers are with you everyday. She will never be forgotten. Let her smile light your way. For thru you, she knew true unconditional love. Close

My prayers  / John (None)
I wish there were words that I could find and write to take the pain away, but I know there aren't. Know that the little one is in my prayers and my heart. God bless. Close