Lives Lost - Lives Shattered

Dear Peterson Family,

I can't imagine the grief you feel right now. Erin seemed like such a wonderful young woman - gone too soon. May God comfort you during your time of grief.

Dear Peterson Family,

My deepest sympathy goes out to your in the time of greiving. I don't know how it feel to lose two daughter, but I am praying that my God will bring you through all of this. I will keep you in my pray that God will see you through.

To the Peterson Family. Even here in Phoenix, Arizona, we are hit by this tragic event and our hearts are so saddened. I pray that God will give you the grace and strength to go through this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that Erin is with the Lord and is at peace. My prayers are for you.

I will keep your family in my prayers during this trajedy. From looking at her pic it seem like she has a peaceful spirit and was very humbled. I know she is in heaven rejoicing with the Lord.

I have no connection to anyone there, and only know what I have seen on the news.

However, I have been absolutely crushed by what I have read, and my own soul grows heavy thinking about your loss.

I have prepared a "Life Book" for my own 19 month-old son, Roman. I want to give it to him as a gift when he turns 18, so he knows things about the world that he grew up in, things about his father.

I could not imagine the pain of losing him, and yet you have lost 2 children. I hope you are able to find strength in this time, knowing that the entire world weeps with you.

I will put this picture of your daughter, along with this short story--I want him to see and understand how violence can affect people, how there is so much potential in youth, and how we should live each day to the fullest.

My prayers are with you.

i am praying for this family everyday, even here in NC we feel the deepest pain and sympathy for you.

Celebrate the life of Erin with Light, Love and Peace.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you.Me as a mother of a daughter who is 20 and in college i can truly feel your pain.But her smile will shine on to all who new her and who didn't.May god bless you and all of the people who this has hurt. I will pray for her and all them.

Dear Peterson Family:

I am so sorry for your lost. I pray that God will surround you with His love and strength and will comfort you during this sorrowful time. May God always shine upon you and your family. Best Wishes.

With sincere sympathy,
R.Rogers-Albany,GA

Dear Peterson Family,
I have to extend my deepest sympathies to you at this time. As a mother of a 18 yr. old son & hoping to go to college this coming Fall, I can not imagine to pain that you are feeling now. Erin seemed like the kind of young woman who would have had alot of promise ahead of her regarding her educational career & she would have made "noise" doing it!! But at this time, celebrate her life, thank God of the Heavens & Earth for blessing you of Erin in YOUR life but most important, let God hear your prayers for that "He stores your tears in a skinbottle"....
Warmest regards,
Yolanda

My prayers to you and ur family. May God give u strength during ur moment of pain and despair. I cannot imagine what you're going through but know that my heart and everyone else in America grieves with you. God Bless!

What a beautiful young lady. Death of potential is never easy to bear. I share your burden, up lift you in prayer, and pray that you will find the strength to carry on in the absence of a wonderful life and the joy of Erin. God Bless You

To the Peterson family my family and give you our deepest sympathy and our prayers go out to your family. I can't express how terrible this is because she was such a beautiful young woman with aspirtations and goals and had a bright future ahead. Our hearts go out to you and we will keep you in our prayers. God Bless.

To the Peterson family. May God Bless your family at this time and in the future. I feel Erin was a blessing to the world and she is smiling in that special place with Jesus Christ. Please pray every minute and God will heal your hearts. In Jesus Christ name I pray. Love Pamela Levy.

To the Peterson Family,
May God be with you during this horrible tragedy. I have a daughter and I know what a loss you are feeling right now. She was a blessing. Our hearts are so burdened for you right now. We do care. We will keep you in our prayers. Jesus loves you. God Bless

To the Peterson Family,
May God be with you during this horrible tragedy. I have a daughter and I know what a loss you are feeling right now. She was a blessing. Our hearts are so burdened for you right now. We do care. We will keep you in our prayers. Jesus loves you. God Bless

To The Peterson, I didn't know Emily. The bright smile on her face tells me she was a sweet person. I pray that your family continue to remember the sweet memories of Emily. Also i pray for the other family's to. God will wrap his arm around all of the family's who's lives has been affected by this senseless act of rage. God will comfort you always

EACH OF YOU LIKE AN ANGEL
WHO SUDDENLY LEFT US,
WE ARE SADDENED & EMPTY,
BUT NEED TO BE STRONG,
IT'S BEYOND UNDERSTANDING
WHY SUCH A NICE PERSONS
WOULD BE TAKEN FROM US
LIKE IT'S WIPED WITH A STORM.

WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER
YOUR STRIVE FOR SUCCESSES,
AND YOUR DREAMS,AND YOUR PROJECTS,
YOUR BIG GIVING HEARTS,
YOU WERE LOVED, AND FOREVER
WE THINK OF YOUR JOURNEY,
YOU WERE BRINGING US JOY
THAT WE NEVER FORGOT.

There are no words to leaven the pain of your loss and this tragedy. But the following is a humble offering that hopefully will bring some comfort, when you feel the sun shining again:

In the rising of the sun and in its going down, we remember them.

In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember them.

In the opening of buds and in the warmth of summer, we remember them.

In the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember them.

So long as we live they, too, shall live for they are now a part of us as we remember them.

Don't stand beside my grave and weep.
For I'm not there. I do not sleep.

When you awake from sleep in hush,
and hear the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circling flight;
Or in the soft starlight of night,

I'll be that gentle breeze that blows,
in moonlit glints of falling snow;
Or sunlight on the ripened grain,
after a gentle autumn rain.

Don't stand beside my grave and weep.
I am not there. I do not sleep.
[Anonymous]

Dear Peterson Family, my deepest sympathies to your family, and my prayers that the Lord will secure you in his arms, and enevelope you with comfort. Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for your loss, but I hope my prayers will help in your time of grief. Your daughter was much loved by everyone, and will continue to be loved in Heaven.

Deborah in Oklahoma

My sympathy and prayers go out to the family of Erin. she was a wonderful person from what I see and she will greatly be missed by all who know and do not know her !!

God bless

My prayers goes out Erin Family.

I pray that you remain strong and continue with your faith in God and find comfort in prayer. You had a lovely daughter and she accomplished so much with her time here. I'm sure she touched so many lives in a positive way. Please accept my condolences.

TO THE PETERSON FAMILY I READ THE POST ON YOUR DAUGHTER, SHE WAS A TRUE LEADER . I PRAY THAT ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF HER, STRENGHTEN THE FAMILY WITH LOVE. MY HEART IS FULL OF SORROW TO YOU AND THE OTHER FAMILIES THAT HAS BEEN DEEPLY SADDEN BY THIS COWARDLY SENSELESS ACT. MAY ERIN RIP. MAY GOD WILL BLESS YOU AND THE OTHER FAMILIES