| NAME | lily | |
COMMENTS |
I came across your web page about Samantha and was so moved by her story and yours. I am so sorry for your loss. It's clear to see how much you loved her, and what a special girl she was. I hope you are comforted by the vision you had of her in your dream, and that you will be reunited in the after life. | |
| DATE | Wednesday, June 17th 2009 - 01:19:09 AM | |
| NAME | Wendy | |
| Wlhayes33@hotmail.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Im so so sorry for your loss. I dont know how you could ever get over a loss as tragic as yours. I lost my first born son in 1992 due to a still birth. I wont even try to compare the pain. As hard as it is to hear, know that she is your forever guardian angel as you were hers when she was adopted. God Bless you and your family. | |
| DATE | Saturday, April 4th 2009 - 05:24:06 PM | |
| NAME | Danette Webb | |
| rebelgrlatwestsidehigh@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
i remember that. i was 6 years old and i remember goin to the Erwins funeral. we were friends to the Erwin family for years. i am so sorry about ur loss to this day i know that it still hurts. i still think of ya'll all the time. love ya'll and God Bless. | |
| DATE | Friday, April 3rd 2009 - 10:17:49 AM | |
| NAME | Tiffany Erwin | |
| jcs_follower@hotmail.com | ||
COMMENTS |
I just wanted to write and say that I am sorry for your loss that happened when I was still a young child. I was ten and still remember everyone talking about it in the Pine Bluff/White Hall Area. I hope that you are doing well and thank you for this site that held so much information and insight into your beautiful baby girl. | |
| DATE | Thursday, April 2nd 2009 - 09:38:17 AM | |
| NAME | vicky clinton | |
| cloie_marie2001@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
samantha i miss u so much everyday i wish u were still here. i wonder what u would be and what your childern would be like i know beautful causer your beautfiul one day i;ll see u again i love u samantha.
ur cousin vicky | |
| DATE | Wednesday, April 1st 2009 - 02:01:16 PM | |
| NAME | Angela | |
| marcotte29@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
My hearts aches for the innocence lost at the hands of a monster. | |
| DATE | Thursday, March 26th 2009 - 09:31:44 PM | |
| NAME | Scott W Adams | |
| SAdams2911@msn.com | ||
COMMENTS |
I was updating the memorial website I established for my grandmother who passed away a few months ago. She would have been 100 years old three days ago; I happened on your site by chance, and was horrified by what I read. It is constantly amazing to me what happens to all of us in our lives, and the lives that are taken, while being under the same sun, same moon, same stars. My heart goes out to you, and the families of the other victims in this senseless murder. The only consolation was reading about his execution; though lethal injection was much too humane for him. I pray that you find peace, reconcilliation, and a sense of closure; but that you also remember all of the good times, however cut short they were. | |
| DATE | Tuesday, March 17th 2009 - 09:40:39 AM | |
| NAME | Michelle Sharma | |
| mjsharma@bigpond.com | ||
| URL | http://http://www.geocities.com/angelsaboveau/TINUSPAGE.html | |
COMMENTS |
I'm so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. She sounds alovely girl. That will live on in peoples hearts I know what its like have a child missing from ur life, and how much it hurts, I know it was a different way of loss but it was ur child. My heart go's out to u and ur family. | |
| DATE | Friday, March 13th 2009 - 08:56:17 PM | |
| NAME | Samantha Weeks | |
| samanthaweeks55@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Im so sorry for your loss, she seemed to be a beautiful girl and you seem to be a wonderful parent. | |
| DATE | Wednesday, February 11th 2009 - 06:09:51 PM | |
| NAME | mary ellen anderson | |
| joshsbabyboo99@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
I'm so sorry about samantha i only met her once before she was very sweet. Misty Dawn Erwin was my cousin and I go everyday thinking of all of them and i miss her very much we did everything together she was about 4 years older than me but we were very close. It has been so hard on our family and I'm sure just as hard on yours my prayers are with you. My aunt Lula still has problems to this day my mom and her are twins and seems my mom feels the some of her pain when I started to date my mom was a nervous wreck and would barely ever let me go by myself because of what had happened and this impacted our family in many ways and yours to and again I'm so sorry and my prayers are with you and always be strong and faithful and you will soon be with her again. Stay strong | |
| DATE | Thursday, February 5th 2009 - 11:01:53 PM | |
| NAME | Tammy Lunsford | |
| tamaral36@hotmail.com | ||
COMMENTS |
My thoughts are with you all the time and so are my prayers. I hope you are doing well and the family. I love you. | |
| DATE | Wednesday, January 7th 2009 - 03:46:34 PM | |
| NAME | Ruth Patterson | |
| ocean4@suddenlink.net | ||
COMMENTS |
Sean and Taylor and were my great niece and nephew, as Shelley was my neice in law. I live in Pocahontas, AR. Roger Sorg is my nephew, my sister was the children's grandmother, Linda Clay, at that time. Their deaths are remembered - I wonder what these beautiful children would look like today. This a hurt that never goes away. | |
| DATE | Thursday, January 1st 2009 - 12:54:02 AM | |
| NAME | Kim / Kaylin's mama | |
COMMENTS |
Sending Christmas wishes to you and your angel. Beautiful girl stay close to mom so she can feel you near. | |
| DATE | Thursday, December 25th 2008 - 01:46:43 AM | |
| NAME | Kim / Kaylin's mama | |
COMMENTS |
Sending Christmas wishes to you and your angel. Beautiful girl stay close to mom so she can feel you near. | |
| DATE | Thursday, December 25th 2008 - 01:46:07 AM | |
| NAME | Randi-Mark's Mom | |
COMMENTS |
Happy Thanksgiving in heaven sweet angel and to your loving family. | |
| DATE | Thursday, November 27th 2008 - 03:57:16 PM | |
| NAME | cathie | |
| i_hart_jnb@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
I am a Mother of two little girls and I believe, after reading your poem and tribute, that I do cherish them even more than I did before reading it. Thankyou for sharing your hearts' pain with the world. Your little girl is safe in God's arms now. She was beautiful and brought you twelve full years of joy and happiness. Let your heart be at peace. | |
| DATE | Thursday, October 2nd 2008 - 05:13:36 PM | |
| NAME | azlynn bankston | |
COMMENTS |
samantha is my cousion. she was my best friend and i love her so much i miss her more than anything. i know she is watching over all of the family with love and care. she loves us all and she knows we love her to. R.I.P samantha rhodes.
love azlynn | |
| DATE | Wednesday, September 17th 2008 - 07:50:50 PM | |
| NAME | Teamika L. Long | |
| kennedy124@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
I just stop by because Samantha had been on my mine for quite some time now. I remembered her from grade school and I just can't believe that its been so long. My prayers are with the family still. | |
| DATE | Wednesday, September 17th 2008 - 03:21:19 PM | |
| NAME | Joe Rhodes | |
| Rhodes1090@aol.com | ||
COMMENTS |
I'm so sorry to have read about your daughter. My daughter is Samantha too. Samantha Arelis Major-Rhodes, she is 9 years old. My heart would die if I went through what you have. I pray the best for you and your family. | |
| DATE | Saturday, August 16th 2008 - 07:29:18 PM | |
| NAME | joann hubert mom | |
| joann64ellsworth@aol.com | ||
COMMENTS |
sending prayers to you to day love joann hubert mom. | |
| DATE | Sunday, August 3rd 2008 - 09:59:10 PM | |
| NAME | dave | |
COMMENTS |
i'm so sorry for your loss, and this horrible loss of life at the hands of a murderer. | |
| DATE | Wednesday, July 30th 2008 - 11:34:58 PM | |
| NAME | michael ellis | |
| ellisconsulting1@sbcglobal.net | ||
COMMENTS |
Whew. Death penalty should be kept for those that admit the kill... | |
| DATE | Wednesday, July 30th 2008 - 05:29:56 PM | |
| NAME | Paul Barnes | |
| pba95457@bigpond.net.au | ||
COMMENTS |
The words and story I have just read, I initially searched to find kind compassionate writings to send to my 9yr old daughter Hayley who had an operation today..Im divorced 7yrs with 5kids, and my exwife witholds all contact with my children..The tears I shed for your loss were real, and Im so grateful to have been part of Samantha's life and her family, albeit in a strange kind of way. She is in a lovely place dear mum, she loves you more everyday.
"Once you choose hope,anything's possible"..I pray now for you and your families health..God bless, Paul | |
| DATE | Thursday, April 10th 2008 - 06:17:05 AM | |
| NAME | B Long | |
| longfamily1122@earthlink.net | ||
COMMENTS |
May God give you the strength to go on..I cannot imagine the pain you live with and the thoughts of your childs last minutes on this earth..But it seems to me she died thinking of another the little boy she was carrying...I hope God had mercy on the soul of her murderer , because I could not...She was beautiful and special and I hope she knew God chose you to take care of her during her short life....... | |
| DATE | Sunday, March 16th 2008 - 06:41:05 PM | |
| NAME | melissa roberts | |
COMMENTS |
we are still thinkena bout you and miss you!! | |
| DATE | Saturday, February 23rd 2008 - 09:18:38 PM | |
| NAME | Tams | |
COMMENTS |
My prayers are with you | |
| DATE | Sunday, January 13th 2008 - 12:15:40 AM | |
| NAME | Brittany | |
| britt_rulz_4eva@hotmail.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Heyy,
I just read what had happened, and im only 13 and it brought tears to my eyes. I am so so so sorry for your los. I can't imagine what you went through. I don't know what else to say but im so sorry, it's heartbreaking to know that someone could do such an awfull thing. I'm so so so so so so SORRY for your los. You will be in my prayer tonight. I am so glad that Samantha, along with the other people that died are in a much better place now. Please don't worry anymore i'm sure she is looking over you. Oh my goodness i'm crying. May God be with you. God Bless! Love Always Brittany | |
| DATE | Sunday, December 2nd 2007 - 07:24:03 AM | |
| NAME | Kory | |
COMMENTS |
There are no words, just sympathy. | |
| DATE | Saturday, November 24th 2007 - 11:26:31 AM | |
| NAME | Kory | |
COMMENTS |
There are no words, just sympathy. | |
| DATE | Saturday, November 24th 2007 - 11:26:14 AM | |
| NAME | azlynn bankston | |
| sugacandy17@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
hey samantha was my couison and my best friend in the whole world i miss her and love her sooooo much | |
| DATE | Monday, November 5th 2007 - 02:56:38 PM | |
| NAME | Michelle | |
| tinkerbell_ladybug@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
I'm soooo very sorry for your Loss! I know this happened sometime ago but I'm sure the hurt never leaves.
God Bless you! | |
| DATE | Monday, November 5th 2007 - 02:07:48 PM | |
| NAME | Brenda | |
| Angel2ResQU@aol.com | ||
| URL | http://www.angelfire.com/in2/Angel2 | |
COMMENTS |
You have created a wonderful memorial for your precious daughter. I am sorry you have to know the road of grief. I know it only too well. My daughter was murdered the day after yours...
Peace, comfort and hugs | |
| DATE | Friday, November 2nd 2007 - 09:47:31 PM | |
| NAME | lavonne | |
| spoilley@hotmail.com | ||
COMMENTS |
sorry for your lost may god be with you and your family | |
| DATE | Friday, October 12th 2007 - 06:21:32 PM | |
| NAME | shay lynn | |
| angelofabrokenwing@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
hey you know me its your most hated niece shay i missed out on a lot of sam because of you and my mom and that wasnt even nice or in n e way right if its ok i fill that if u can forgive the srry bastared clay king smith then i can for give you you can be mad at me all u want call me all the names u want but that is something that i will never get to do and that is to get to know samantha till i get to heaven there is a lot more i want to say but i am trying to keep it pg-13 u cathc m flow well i guess im gone you can tell my dad if he wants to meet his grandson or his new son in law he needs to do cuz there is 1 thing i learned from sam brutal and sick and harsh CLOD BLUDED MURDER it was that life is way to short to waste it i have to go cuz i just do if u dont like what i have typed or u have info bout my dad u can contact me @ the address above ps u know its a shame that my husband knows moer about sam then i do | |
| DATE | Wednesday, September 19th 2007 - 09:33:05 PM | |
| NAME | claudia and victoria | |
| claudiatodd@hotmail.co.uk | ||
COMMENTS |
We just read that sad story again we are really sorry and hope it becomes better in the future. We wish that she will rest in peace and we know that she will watch over you so do not cry she will be there with you all the way and she does not want to see you cry. Lots of love from Victoria and Claudia.xoxoxoxoxo | |
| DATE | Sunday, September 9th 2007 - 01:09:34 PM | |
| NAME | Samantha's Mom | |
| sorrowbound@peoplepc.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Twenty-two in Heaven today, Happy Birthday Samantha, I love and miss you so much my little girl. I was sitting in church Wednesday night and I had this feeling something was missing it was the warmth of you sitting next to me; I miss your sweet voice singing and praising the lord. Everywhere I go, everything I do, the thought of you never leaves me. I know your safe sitting at Gods thrown sheltered in his arms. Samantha you are my Angel …………
Momma Loves you baby | |
| DATE | Saturday, August 4th 2007 - 02:59:07 PM | |
| NAME | Barb Okey | |
| bokey@centurytel.net | ||
| URL | http://candice-bertram.memory-of.com | |
COMMENTS |
I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. What happened to you is every parents worse nightmare. I have a 17 year old daughter and a 7 year old son and I pray every night that something like this never happens to them.
I found your web page while looking around on my nieces memorial site. I noticed that your daughters birthday is Aug 4th and I just wanted to let you know that I will be thinking of you on that day. In my prayers.... Barb | |
| DATE | Wednesday, August 1st 2007 - 02:17:40 PM | |
| NAME | michelle barthelemy | |
| michellebrown35@yahoo.com | ||
| URL | http://tony barthelemy memory of.com | |
COMMENTS |
YOUR DAUGHTER IS SO BEAUTIFUL SHE IS A SWEET ANGEL NOW IN HEAVEN,MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU,LOSING A CHILD IS SO HARD,I KNOW THE PAIN VERY WELL,I LOSS TONY AT THE AGE OF 15 TO MURDER,SO I SHARE THE PAIN WITH YOU,GOD BLESS YOU. | |
| DATE | Tuesday, July 31st 2007 - 01:40:07 PM | |
| NAME | desi | |
| nursedesi@hotmail.com | ||
COMMENTS |
I'm so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. My prayers are with you and the souls of those you lost. | |
| DATE | Sunday, July 15th 2007 - 02:36:53 AM | |
| NAME | maria andrade | |
| andrade803@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
my prayers are with you. | |
| DATE | Monday, July 9th 2007 - 06:07:46 PM | |
| NAME | brenda | |
| jwslovebug2007@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
hey brenda just wanted you to know i think about the families all the time and i grew up with misty's dad and i knew shelly she was a sweet girl, and i look at samantha's picture and i see an angel.i am sure she was a very sweet girl and you look in her eye's and wonder how this could have happened to some one so sweet and so innocent.I was at the shelly,misty,taylor and shawn's funeral and i can only imagine your pain because that day it was like a ton of bricks on my chest.I am a mother of 4 and a step mom to 2 more and i can,t imagine life without them or even any of my grand children.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND SAMANTHA IS SMILING DOWN ON YOU AND SHE KNOWS SHE HAS A GREAT MOM DOWN HERE THAT SHE WILL SEE AGAIN SOMEDAY EVEN I CAN SEE A GREAT MOM IN YOU JUST FROM READING ALL THAT YOU HAVE PUT INTO WORDS!!!! MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOURS | |
| DATE | Friday, June 22nd 2007 - 06:16:42 PM | |
| NAME | Sanket Rajgarhia | |
| sanket.rajgarhia@gmail.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Where ever samantha is she is happy.May peace be with you.
I dont have a daughter. My youngest cousin visited me 4 days back.She is 14.I am 30. She had her first fall in love. She held to me and slept with me for two nights. 2 Days later my wife for her insecurities accused me of touching her. In the world i live in .... i cannot imagine such people exist. I am heart broken completely and then i saw samanta and fell in love with her...my healing process has started.. she is happy wherever she is.... she is away from harm. A heartbroken elder brother who lived his sister like a father and paid the price. :-) May God be with you in your trials. "The hours i spent with thee,dearest heart, are like a string of pearls to me.... i could over, each one apart, my rosary,my rosary." Amen. | |
| DATE | Sunday, June 17th 2007 - 10:21:26 AM | |
| NAME | Brandi Davis | |
| ladybug19912006@msn.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Hey aunt brenda u no i cry everytime i c this page and i cry for hours i miss Sam sooooo much. I remember us playin house and she would b my mom and i was tha baby lol and i remember her always goin around tha house singin every song on tha radio i remember her havin that big doll and i was always wantin to play with it and she really didn't want to but she would let play with it.Well i just wanted to stop by and say that lil bit but i luv u and sam will always b n my heart......Luv ya!!! | |
| DATE | Thursday, May 31st 2007 - 12:33:36 AM | |
| NAME | Jodie Mita (New Zealand) | |
| jodiemita09_@hotmail.com | ||
COMMENTS |
Hi there, Well words cannot describe the emotions this tragedy has made me feel.. My heart goes out to immensely.. Hearing the strength and courage this beautiful girl had in trying her hardest to save not only her life but a helpless little boy, was absolutely inspiring, and also comforting to hear that this little boy was watched over.. You are a true angel Samantha, and I am absolutely positive, that this sweet angel is watching over you all!!... Don't let this tragedy, torment your lives anymore than it is..let it strengthen your lives in the will to let yourselves know, of how special, courageous and loving this beautiful girl is.. No one in there right mind, want to remember a person like, the sick man who took innocent peoples lives, because of his stupid insecurities, and I say and will always say....Everyone has the option whether to do things in there lives...as far as the drugs being at fault....they are there for the taking...and he took them...he chose to take them, they never chose him!!!....Please know that my heart and love extends out to you all!!...KEEP WATCHING OVER YOUR FAMILY SWEET LITTLE GIRL!!! Jodie Mita (New Zealand) | |
| DATE | Saturday, March 31st 2007 - 08:51:28 PM | |
| NAME | Melissa Shorten | |
COMMENTS |
Your website has touched me deeply. I am so so sorry for your loss. You are obviously a strong and beautiful person. There is no justice in the world, is there. Peace and love be with you. You will meet her again. Kind regards. | |
| DATE | Wednesday, March 21st 2007 - 05:30:10 AM | |
| NAME | Michelle | |
| lacykay16@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
I pray for you and your little girl and your family. I am so sorry. So, so sorry..as a mother..there are no words..time does not heal everything. Just know that she lives on in heaven..people are still reading about her and praying for you all...
Michelle & Lacy (who I will hold a little closer tonight in honor of your little girl...least we forget.. xo) | |
| DATE | Sunday, December 31st 2006 - 11:55:43 PM | |
| NAME | John Thomas | |
| pdabber57@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
peace be with you. | |
| DATE | Saturday, November 18th 2006 - 06:02:34 AM | |
| NAME | Erika Dehart | |
| rk_dehart | ||
COMMENTS |
Hello,Aunt Brnda | |
| DATE | Saturday, November 4th 2006 - 04:42:09 AM | |
| NAME | Wayne Waits | |
| wayne_waits@yahoo.com | ||
COMMENTS |
I am sorry for your torment. I knew Clay as a child and ran into him around 1993 when he was in school to be a minister. When I heard his name on the news the morning after those poor children were found I could hardly believe it. When I saw his boooking photo chills ran down my spine. I don't know how to express my sorrow for your plight. I have prayed for all of you to find peace someday. Thank you for sharing the tribute to your daughter. This was such an evil and sinceless act... | |
| DATE | Thursday, October 12th 2006 - 04:11:11 AM | |
| NAME | Debbie Wengert | |
| debbiewengert@msn.com | ||
| URL | http://www.kevinwengert,memory-of.com | |
COMMENTS |
I'm so sorry about your beautiful daughter. I lost my only child to murder in September of last year. What a horrible life to lead without them. RIP | |
| DATE | Wednesday, August 16th 2006 - 02:09:52 PM | |