I just read that your niece was killed so senselessly.  Please accept our sincere condolences and our prayers on behalf of your whole extended family.  Violence touches so close to home.  It really takes one’s breath away.  I know that you are looking to the LORD who promises even in these circumstances that there is a blessing for all who love Jesus.  It is amazing that he promises such a thing and then keeps such a promise.  I pray that your family will be able to see it.

Our prayers for you!

Pastor and Judy Zahn

Georgia



"When I spoke to Lacey last I was moved by her faith and courage in stepping up to the abuse in her life...in doing so she made a statement for women everywhere. Wise beyond her years! My heart is heavy with grief. My sympathies and prayers are with you all."
Kathy Allen
Illinois

Barbie Tarr
"Cherry, I am so very sorry to hear of your terrible loss. There are no words to lessen your pain, just know that you have a lot of friends that love you and are praying for you and Lacey's loved ones, that God helps you to find comfort and healing amidst all the madness."

"Hi Cherry,
I'm so sorry to hear about what happened to your niece; it must be devastating for you and your family. If there's anything I can do at all, please don't hesitate in asking. My thoughts are with you, take care, Ash"
Ash Anand
UK

Robin Sax, Former Prosecutor, Legal Commentator, Author
I cannot begin to express my deep sadness and condolences to your and your family. You and your family are on my mind and in my prayers.
Best, Robin

Amy Fette
"I want you to know you and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers! I dont understand why bad things happen to good people, dont think i ever will! Love ya!"

Kathleen Russell
"Cherry- my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, such a senseless tragedy. "
California

Shirl Graham
"Cherry, My deepest condolence go out to you and your family. I am so very sorry this happened to your niece. "

"Kay Aujla
i am so sorry to hear of this. That is awful. Pls pass on my sympathies. "
UK

Charlotte Williams
I'm so sorry my thoughts are with u al x "
UK

Oh cherry we are so sorry to hear about this. we will be praying for the family and also for you in this time of sorrow. Find comfort knowing she is with our Lord now. If ya need anything just call.
Brian and Michele Pollman
Alabama

I heard about Lacey last night……I am so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and all of her family.
The Gess Family
IL

Sorry Cherry I reached out to Lacey and I know how much you loved her and tried to help her
My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Best, Alexis A. Moore

Kathryn Casey
"Very, very sorry, Cherry. Horrible. "

Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins
"Arms around you...we will never let you go"

Georgann Miller Castro
"Cherry, I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy to hit your family. Which one of your siblis was her parent? Please send them my concerns."

Sarah Pearce
Thats awful such a tragic loss at a young age, my heart goes out to the family x "
UK

Diane Mccorriston
I am sorry to here that and my prays are with the family. "
UK

Elizabeth Bardwell
"I am SO sorry. I will say prayers for the family. If there is anything you would like me to do such a circulate a press release or a petition in Lacey's name to help save other women and children please don't hesitate to ask. For now, God be with you and all of your family."

Cherry,
I don't know what to say! I'm so sorry. There just are no words that can take away the loss and pain and sense of injustice over this. I see from the news story that it's still too early to know for sure who did it.
Please know you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry for your pain. That picture of Lacey as a young girl -- she reminds me of my own daughter and I wonder how I can keep her safe from controlling and violent men in her future.
Thanks for letting me know. I'll tell Annette Zender for you.
Carroll White

Cherry,
I don't know what to say--I am heartbroken for you, and for your family.
Let's talk at the end of the week. I'm away until Friday.
Yours, Diane Rosenfeld, Harvard Law Professor

Cherry,
At this given moment you don't have to be strong, crumple and mourn your loss.
In the weeks, months, years to come you will make changes in Lacey's name, in Lacey's honor. But for right now cocoon with your family and remember, honor, and celebrate the life of Lacey and celebrate her new life with God.
We will be here and ready and willing to help you in your fight against control and abuse when you are ready to tackle what God has seemingly commissioned you to do here on Earth...and I might add He chose the right person to carry out the changes that need to be made!
For right now know you are loved by all of us.
Maureen

"Cherry,
My whole heart and prayers are with you and family.
Love, Scott Golem
TX

Elizabeth Cook
"speechless. Words are- unavailable. I am desperately sorry."
Canada

Marc Klaas
Oh my God!!! I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. I hope that the killer gets the justice he deserves. Certainly Lacey did not.
PollyDad

Beth Taticek
"I'm so sorry."
LWMS

Oh, Cherry, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I can't imagine the depth of your grief. To lose a loved one under any circumstances is tragic, but to have a life stolen as hers was is beyond words. My heart goes out to all your family. I don't know Lacey, but I cry when I think of this tragedy. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help your family.
Yours in grief,
Larry Jackson
TX

Dear Cherry,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and sad for your family. You are in my prayers and I will be thinking of you all.
God Bless and may your family find justice for your beloved niece.
Heidi Markow

Peasintheirpods
"Cherry, I am so sorry to hear about your lost.
My prayers are with you and your family."

Laurene Lambertino Urquizo
"I am so sorry for your loss, Cherry. Your poor family has suffered enough by the hands of these violent abusers. The laws must come down hard on the criminals & protect the innocents. The time for this is way overdue."
IL

You are a precious lamb of God and He will wrap you in His loving arms, for He will keep and carry you though this horror. I think He cries for us when we are in pain, as He must have done when He sent His only Son to the cross for us. Praise Him ten thousand times...
I found this, pehaps I told you about it, but I pray this might bring you some peace and comfort;
The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.
My love for you and your family in never ending and I'm here for you. You can reach out to me for anything you need, no matter how small or huge that need is!
Friends are there for you though all life's trials,
Dora Larson
IL

Cherry:
Words cannot convey the depths of horror, shock and despair your email delivered to my mind.
I am eternally sorry.
Cathy Church Atty
MI

My Dear Friend Cherry,
Oh how you must be aching right now Cherry and how helpless we all feel. If I could ease that pain, you know any one of us would do that in a minute. What we are all promised though, is that God is with us bringing us peace and comfort. Please know I love you and my prayers and heart are with all of those grieving this beautiful person. I will certainly pray for your families safety. This is so unbelievable! Hopefully Justice will prevail.
Sincerely,
Terry Mayborne
Pres Illinois Victims

Please give my love to the family. Thinking of all of you.
Shamara

Hi Cherry.
Thanks for sharing this. My prayers are certainly with your family, and with you. What a horrible act! I’m shocked that people can be filled with such hate.
Paul
Paul Snamiska
Program Administrator
Christian Life Resources

Toni Ann Torans
How awful....I'm speechless.
AL

Dear Cherry,
My thoughts and prayers are will you as your family mourns your niece, Lacey. I pray that her little son will be protected and safe from the killer. Please let us know if there  is any way we can be of help!
Eileen King
Justice For Children – DC

I'm so sorry Cherry.
Denny Griffin, author

Oh Cherry:
I'm so sorry to hear that this has happened to Lacey. Know that my prayers are with you and your family...Take Care...
Grace and Peace,
In JESUS' Name,
Myra Spearman

So sorry to hear this. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Donald Ross
IL

Cherry,
I am so sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Kristina Marie Korobov
Senior Attorney
National Center for the Prosecution of Violence Against Women
National District Attorneys Association

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Best Regards,
Margaret Potyrala
NDVH

Delilah Jones
Cher, I wish I could hug you in person...you know I'm here if you need anything...much love to you.

David Walker
Cher, I am stunned & confused. Senseless, horrific, tragic . . . tears . . . tears . . . tears . . .

Janice Smolinski
Cherry so much is needed to change our system, I am sad to hear the news. You, Lacey and family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you

Jennifer Harkey
this is such a tragedy my prayers are with you & your family!

Jason Humerickhouse
we are saddened to hear the news...you are in our thoughts and prayers...
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John E Quinn
Cherry..I am just in shock..I am so sorry.!Anything I can do just ask..Of course you are all in my prayers.With Much LOVE...ALWAYS....johnny

Creed Gaines
My heart aches, and breaks again and again.

Trisha Berg Bartel
You, your family and all those who suffer from such horrific abuse are in our continued thoughts and prayers. HUGS my dear friend.
AK

Mary Jo Riege
Cherry I am so sorry to hear the news. My heart and prayers go out to Lacey's family.
LWMS

Kathy George
Cherry my heart and prayers go out to you, Jill, Jeff and your entire family! If I can do anything from here to help please let me know!

Barbara Humerickhouse
Cherry I just talked to your mom...I am so sorry sweetie...I am so hurt. Our prayers are with everyone...If Jason and I can do anything please let us know.....We love you all very much...

Sara Huizenga
I don't know what to say, I don't know what to do ... I so love you, Cherry ... and amidst the horrific hell, so thankful that cherished Lacey had her Aunt Cherry ... you were undoubtedly her "piece of heaven" on earth. Say the word, it is done, let's make her live forever .. for so many ... I LOVE YOU! XOXOXOXOXO

Christine Otto Crandle
Cherry, I am so very sorry....and really feel like I'm in a dream-like state that I'm going to come out of and find out that I'm not really reading this. I will absolutely be praying for you and Lacey's family. WHEN will murder stop being an option???? Much love and heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you....

Pamela Harper
Cherry: I am so sorry to hear about the terrible fate of your niece Lacey. I will keep your family in my prayers and hope that her son can find the perfect home where he will be safe and recover from the damage.

Bryan Gregory
I am so sorry, Cherry, that all the efforts and attention you’ve brought to Lacey’s blight beforehand could not save her life. But at the same time I’m very angry...
Fuming that her murder gains no more media attention than a few lines in a newspaper, and in general,
I’m mad as hell that snakes such as her killer are allowed to slither around in the darkness without being exposed as the tremendous threats to our society that they are.
Find your peace now, Cherry. Find peace in knowing that you did your best.

Heather Thompson
Cherry, my heart breaks as I read about your beautiful niece. Of course for me this hits way too close to home. My will be praying for your whole family, especially her son and parents.

I just read that your niece was killed so senselessly. Please accept our sincere condolences and our prayers on behalf of your whole extended family. Violence touches so close to home. It really takes one’s breath away. I know that you are looking to the LORD who promises even in these circumstances that there is a blessing for all who love Jesus. It is amazing that he promises such a thing and then keeps such a promise. I pray that your family will be able to see it.
Our prayers for you!
Pastor and Judy Zahn
Georgia

Cherry,
I was so saddened to hear about the murder of your niece. It's been 21 months since Cindy was taken from us and it's almost like reliving all of the horror again. I, personally, can say that I know what her family is going through! I just hope they have gotten/get the person that did this. Obviously that won't bring Lacey back but just knowing that the person responsible for this tragedy is off of the streets, and punished, may help.
My sympathy goes out to your and your family. You're doing a great job with domestic violence issues. I have been following all of your accomplishments on Facebook, etc. I wish I could do more, but since my daughter died, I also lost my mother and a month ago my brother. My husband and I have decided we have to "take a back seat" right now and get ourselves together.
We think of you and Regan all the time. Please give our best to her also and know that we are praying for all of your family.
Barbara Bischof
Illinois