Sweet Angel Riley  / Elinor
Even though I never met Riley, she has touched my heart.  I think about her and wish I could turn back time and protect her.  I have cried so many tears for you all, grandma, daddy and Riley.  I hope that over time your pain will ease.  I can see from Riley's pictures that she was so loved and happy.  Please know that we will always remember your beautiful little angel, we will never forget her beautiful smile. Close

Tragedy / Sue Hanson (passer by )
Darling little girl. Such a tragic story of your little life. Your family must be in bits. I hope that you have met up with my little Bella who is also one of God's angels. God bless you and God bless your dear family. My heart goes out to all of you. I will remember you in my prayers. With love and light, a friend in London. Close

God Bless  / Cheryl Sizemore Step-mom To Angel (Matthew)

I stumbled across your angel while visiting mine. I'm sssooooo sorry to hear of this tragedy that has forever affected your lives. I can't begin to imagine how a mother could do such a thing! Just keep holding on to the fact that God wrapped His arms around her and took her home, and you'll be with her again when it's time. Your family is in my prayers, don't give up! 

Love & Prayers, 
Cheryl

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ALABAMA TEARS FOR RILEY  / SUSAN NEWMAN (NO RELATION )

  I DO NOT UNDERSTAND AT TIMES WHAT THIS WORLD IS COMING TO.  ALL I DO KNOW IS THAT OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN IS GOING TO TAKE CARE OF HIS OWN, AND RILEY IS ONE OF THOSE CHOSEN FEW.  I  HAVE NEVER MET ANY OF THIS FAMILY NOR DID I KNOW THIS SWEET LITTLE GIRL, BUT I WAS LOOKING AT MY FATHERS MEMORY (BOBBY COOPER) TODAY 1/31/08 AND I CAME ACROSS YOUR PRECIOUS LITTLE ONE AND I COULDN'T QUIT READING ALL ABOUT THIS HORRIBLE THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO HER.   I AM FROM ALABAMA AND I WANT YOU TO KNOW MY HEART AND PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE WITH YOU.   SHE IS NOW IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE RUNNING AND PLAYING WITH ALL OF THE OTHERS WHO HAVE GONE ON BEFORE US.   JUST REMEMBER SHE'LL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEART EACH AND EVERYDAY, THAT'S HOW I KNOW THAT MY DAD IS WITH ME AND GUIDING ME THROUGH THE REST OF THIS LIFE !  I HAVE 2 CHILDREN OF MY OWN 12 & 10 AND THEY ARE A PRECIOUS GIFT FROM GOD.  MAY YOU NEVER BE LONELY, JUST LOOK TOWARDS HEAVEN AND YOU'LL SEE A RAY OF SUNSHINE, SHINING DOWN ON YOUR FACE.... LOVE AND PRAYERS, 
                                                  SUSAN NEWMAN

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God Bless all who love and miss Riley.  / Lissa Big Sis To Darrell Gillis

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So sorry for your loss x  / Georgie-Holly Clarke Mum (Mum to an angel )
Please accept my sincere condolances for the loss of your beautiful daughter Riley Ann.
You are in my thoughts.

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I feel I know you  / Melissa Votano (Another Mom who misses her child )

My 23 year old son passed away in January 2007 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and as much as that hurts I can't imagine the pain your family feels.  I watched your short life unfold on the news as many who have come to know you did.  You are a beautiful child of God and I bet you make Him smile all of the time.

To your Grandma and Dad, I'm glad you found this website.  I can tell you in the darkest times this place has been a refuge for me to share memories of my son with others and I hope it will be a safe place for you too.  Doug really liked children and I'll bet, with her bright light they found each other.  His ashes were scattered at sea not too far from where Riley Ann was found and I like to think he played a part in finding her.  Maybe that's just the delusions of a bereaved mom but with God, anything is possible.

If you ever need to talk, I'm here for you at mvotano58@yahoo.com.

God be with you through these dark times.

With love and heartfelt sympathy,
Respectfully,
Melissa K. Votano

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Sweet Innocent Angel-RIP  / Melissa (none)

I am so sorry for your loss. I think of your family often. I can't imagine the pain your family has gone thru. Riley Ann was an absolutely beautiful little girl that should have been treated as such. Now she is a beautiful little angel in heaven-- may she rest in peace. She has recently been sent a playmate Madyson Bogard whose story is so much like Riley Anns. I will never forget these darling little girls.

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My heart breaks  / Grace Bentley Aunt 2. Jeffrey Smith (One who has a broken heart )
I am so so very sorry for your loss my heart literally breaks for you all we lost my nephew on December 31, 2007 he was 26 years old he fell asleep and didnt wake back up it has been so hard for our family so I can only imagine what you are all going through with the loss of such a beautiful little girl I know there is nothing I can say to ease your pain I wish there were but please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers and I will pray for you all to have some peace in your lives god bless you all...... Close

I love you Riley.  / Karen Manda

Beautiful Riley, until we meet in Heaven, rest in Jesus arms in eternal happiness and peace.  You have touched my life so much.  To Sheryl, Robert, Ray, Uncle Ray:  I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Riley Ann.  She is an absolute angel and has touched my life and so many others.

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Sad / Tony V. (Strangr)
I am hurting over what happened to you and although I dont know you it breaks my heart how people continue to harm innocent beautiful children like you.Rest in peace Riley Ann Sawyers Close

Heaven has a bright shinning star  / Mary Reed (Passerby)
Dear Riley Ann i may have never met you or known you or your Family but this has touched me may god bless you little one
free from pain forever this should not have happened little one
 not all people are bad im so sorry 
good Bless Your Daddy and Grandma and all your Loving Family
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Beautiful Angel Riley  / Lynne Simpson (Circle of Friends )

We are so heartbroken for you Riley and for your grandma, daddy, uncle Ray and those who love you deeply.  You will always be remembered and will forever have a place in our hearts.  It is obvious from your grandma's pictures that you are such a special child and now you are a special angel looking down on all of us.  We will love and cherish you for all eternity Riley.  XO

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SO VERY SORRY SWEET RILEY HAD TO SUFFER SO!!  / CATHY~~MOM TO DAVID GIRAUD (VISITOR)

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO LOVE AND MISS PRECIOUS RILEY. IT IS SUCH A TRAGIDY FOR OUR LITTLE ONES WHO SUFFER SO BY THE HANDS OF OTHERS. OUR SON, DAVID, WROTE A SONG, CALLED "BREACK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE." IN IT HE SINGS ABOUT VIOLENCE AND WHAT IT DOES TO THESE LITTLE ONES. OUR DAVID HAD SOME TORMENTS OF HIS OWN. I DON'T KNOW WHEN HE WROTE THE SONG, BUT I HAVE PUT IT ON HIS MEMORIAL PAGE: david-giraud-1973-2006.memory-of.com. IT IS THE BACK-GROUND MUSIC ON HIS MEMORIAL SITE. WE HAVE DEDICATED HIS SONG TO ALL WHO HAVE SUFFERED VIOLENCE AT HOME AND ON THE STREETS. KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. STRANGERS, UNITED THROUGH GRIEF. WE WILL BE RE-UNITED WITH OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN, ONE DAY. MAY GOD SURROUND YOU WITH HIS LOVING ARMS AND HIS TENDER MERCY. GOD BLESS!

M. CATHY GIRAUD (DAVID'S MOM)
 

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Angel Riley  / Michelle Pratt ((Circle of Friends) )
Riley, 
   I think about you all the time.  My heart is forever changed.  I need to help make this right.... My heart breaks like you were my own...XOXO

~~Riley Angel, I hope you are spreading your wings~~

Michelle
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My heart goes out to you  / Cindy Stuart Mom Of Angel Cory
It's so difficult to understand why people do the things they do. Riley was a beautiful little girl, I know she is a beautiful angel now and doesn't have to suffer any more. Children are a gift from God and should be cherished. We lost our son in an automobile accident and I would give anything to have him back. Your precious Riley will always know how much you loved her and how much you miss her. Know that your precious angel will forever be in your hearts. My prayers go out to you. Close

Our angel  / Kathy Hernandez

Riley Ann, you will be in my heart forever.You have so so much love little one. I am sorry you had to suffer the way you did. You will never hurt again and you are safe now wrapped in the wings of   angels.

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Princess Riley Ann  / Christina Kemp (Circle of Friends )
We love you Riley Ann and we miss you so much. All we ever think about is holding you and touching your sweet face and seeing your contagious smile. You are in a place where you will have unconditional love and play and dance for eternity.

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Rest in peace precious angel  / Carla Hough (Spiritual)
Although I never knew you, I feel you and you are special to me.  May the angels watch over you and keep you safe, you are no longer in pain.

To the family, my heart bleeds for you and I hope that somehow time will heal your pain, your angel rest in heaven. Close