I have just found out about this site.  I wish that I would have known about it much sooner.

It has been just over a year now since the accident, but it feels just like yesturday.   I took time off of work Monday to come down to Columbia, and also the crash site.  I wanted to do some work at the memorial and to place some new flowers there.  I was pleased to see that other people had placed flowers there eairlier, and when I stopped later that night, I found that other's had visited.

 

I was planning on taking the time to meet with both families, and to visit both grave sites.  The only number I had, was for Lisa.  I called her on my way down, and found that Kathy had moved.  She was unsure if there was a site for Lizzie.

Lisa invited to me to meet with her and her family Monday night.  I stopped by and was able to meet most of her family, and spent about 4 hours there looking at photos of Whitney, and getting to know more about her.  I wish that I could have meet with Lizzie's family to learn more about her, but I know it will happen.

 

I keep the funeral announcements of both girls with me when I drive, and take a moment of silience each time I pass the crash site.  There isn't a trip that I take that I think of what that day has in store for me.  I know now that things can happen in a instint, and that there is little one can do to change it.  I do wish I could get a photo of Lizzie, the announcements are fading and getting worn.

 

I wonder why this had to happen, but I know it did for a reason.  I know if it hadn't of happend, I would just passed by Columbia and never would had know of Lizzie and Whitney, know how wonderful each of them were, and how much there lives touched so many others.  I do know that some day I will get to meet each one in person, and look forward to that day.

 

I do know that October 13 will allways be the day that I take time to visit the site, and remember each of the girls.

 

Until we meet in heaven.

 

Tom

 

I always think of our class we had together and how our teacher used to get after us everyday. We were always late or talking, then one day we dropped her class. Those were the good time. Always think of you when I enter the mall too, it never failde that I didn't see you and lil man in there. But if you were there you always may your way to my job so I could see Aayden. Those are my memories and I will never forget them. I miss you so much Liz. Love Talia

Remember that night at Gatehouse when Aayden was up like all night and I stayed up with you guys then I just couldn’t stay awake any longer and I caught you pushing Aayden’s bassinet into my room so that you could sleep! LMAO you are such a nut I love it.  I think about that all the time and the other night me and crystal were talking about how you could always sleep in whatever you had on that day you just had to unbutton your jeans lol. We miss you boo, but you have left us with enough laughs for a lifetime. From the internet guy and that day at summer school to St.Pat’s day when you fell lol omg hilarious. Thanks for making me smile.

Loss of a Child (author unknown)

The moment that I knew you had died,
My heart split in two,
The one side filled with memories,
The other died with you.

I often lay awake at night,
When the world is fast asleep,
And take a walk down memory lane,
With tears upon my cheek.

Remembering you is easy,
I do it every day,
But missing you is a heartache,
That never goes away.

I hold you tightly within my heart,
And there you will remain,
Life has gone on without you,
But it never will be the same.

hi my sweet angel!

i have been trying to sleep,everytime i close my eyes the memories of you keep going thru my head!  its like a gate that has opened and the memories of you the past 20 years have flooded my mind, its a bit overwhelming, b/c i smile and cry at the same time.  My heart will never be the same, i miss you more than words can say!  you filled my life with joy and i was proud to  have you as my daughter.  I just wish that i could have taken that accident, i would have taken that accident that day! you should be here with your baby.  Its hard to explain. But i just want to say that you are the most amazing girl in the world to me, your spirit alone is  priceless. i love you lizzie, you are forever in my heart and soul.......