Safe in the arms of Jesus  / Charné Botha (Sister-In-Christ)

To the Briggs family

 

There are no words in which i can express my condolences and heartache for what has happened to Kelsey its a tragic that no parent should ever have to experience even more that kids have to go through. She was such a bueatiful little child................... i cried when i saw and heard the story.... Mei the Lord keep you and counsel you... Mei He give you strength to fight for other little angels with His Guardian Angel Kelsey at His side so that all may rest in the safe shelter of His wings and find not only peace but also love happiness and joy....

 

While we may despair and mourn the life of this child we can take comfort that her presence on this earth was not in vain. Like daddy like daughter she was and still is a true warrior. She died for her country and whist fighting for her life she became a hero for many others. we sang a song at a memorial and these words i'd like to say it for comfort to you....

"...... and then i saw with Spirits eyes what an embrace you must have made. Running to the arms of Jesus finally Home to stay...."

 

She's safe with Jesus Till we meet again .....

at Jesus feet Kelsey...

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Thinking of you always!  / N. F. (none)
sleep tight little angel.  no one can hurt you anymore.  God took you away from those monsters.  you will forever be in my thoughts an prayers and I will think of you every time I look at my children.  No one should endure what you endured in your short time here on earth.  God Bless you baby Kelsey. Close

my condolences  / Amanda Milton (no relation )
I just heard of Kelsey's story. I cried for hours. I have a little girl that is two and just know how loving and helpless they are at this age. I can't think imagine what monster would do this to such a sweet girl. Your family is in my heart forever. Kelsey is in heaven now where I believe she is an angel looking down on other children like her. This story breaks my heart and yet makes me so mad this happen. Close

An angel at peace  / Stacey Cooper (none)
All the way over here in Australia more and more of us are becomming aware of Kelsey's story whether it is through FaceBook or other sites she is spreading her message with those innocent eyes. It is the worst shame to see a little person suffer in a place where she was meant to feel so safe... it breaks my heart and a lot of other people's. I hope that little angle is playing in heaven and that she feels safe.
To her father - the pain must be unbearable i wish i could say i know how you feel - but i don't. And hopefully never will. your little girl will forever be a part of you and i hope her memory lives on within you forever as she will in mine.

Mei this little soul rest in peace... xoxoxoxo

All my love Stacey
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Condolences from Australia  / Leah Kempster (None)
2 Sept 2009 (Adelaide Australia) - I have just become aware of this beautiful little girl named Kelsey who was taken away so young and so tragically (even though I lived in Colorado at the time of her passing). My condolences go out to her father and all her loving family. Her story has touched my heart in many ways and thank you for sharing her story with us all her memory lives on through everyone including those who never knew her and those she helps in the future! Mei she rest in peace!  Close

We will never forgot you!  / Kimberly (someone who cares )

I am so sorry for the family especially Kelsey's father.  As a new mother this story brought me to tears.  I think about how precious my daughter is to me.  You are now in a safe place among all the angels in heaven.  You will always be in my prayers.  Rest in peace Kelsey. 

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Prayer for Kelsey  / Kristi Hafen (Some one who cares )
my condolences are late I just heard the news.  I live far away word sometimes travels slow but it does get around eventually.  I believe that what Kelsey had to endure is beyond what most adults have to endure by far.  She was a brave little sole. I have little ones her age I can't imagine allowing someone to do such evil things to my baby.  Unfortunately we cannot change what has happened but she has done so much already for so many other kids all in her memory.  I know that I will always remember this little angel even though I did not know her.  She is someone very special and now she is so close to GOD where He can always keep her safe and happy.  She will get to see her daddy someday when they meet again in heaven. Close

Kelsey / Sharon (None)
I read your stor and all i could do was think of my daughter and keeping her safe from anyone out there who could do such a shocking thing. your thoughts are with all of the many people out there. you were such a beautiful child who never got the chance to grow into a young lady. all our love xxxx Close

A wish for this lifetime  / Suzanne Mancuso (facebook friend )

To Kelsey's Family

I know words cannot mean much but I am a stranger and I care!

WE CARE-THE WORLD CARES!

my prayers are only for you and the one's she left behind!

Mei Kelseys name be whispered in the winds for many years to come. For someday a simple justice will be served for the person that takes such a child from us.

You dont stand alone you are now among friends and a safe place awaits~~

 

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Sleep little angel  / Nicola (None)

Sleep little angel in God's care. No one can hurt you now

You were beautiful and taken too young.  Lots of love.  You will never be forgotten

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I'm Sorry  / Janelle B. (Empathizer)

Kelsey's life ended too soon. I think it's stupid to ask who failed her because it's too darn obvious who was to blame... it's all the people who should be the ones taking care of her seeing and documenting her abuse but still played stupid and didn't cared enough to see the urgency at hand. All of them should be judged starting from the mother.

Raye Dawn Smith regardless of how guilty you show you are or how much tears you shed Kelsey's death is mainly your doing. Just the fact that you would put your own needs before your daughter is unfathomable. As a mother I JUDGE YOU! You have chosen to gratify yourself over the life of your child. There were already proofs that your child is endangered and apparently two broken bones isn't enough for you to make Michael Porter pay - it had to take Kelsey to die. It's just right that you are imprisoned. I hope that you are imprisoned until such a time that you can admit to yourself that you are the main reason why your child died. And I hope to God you won't have any more children. You don't deserve them.

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heart beaking  / Lauren Burns

i just saw the tribute clip on face book after it was sent to my partner we both cried watching and as parents to young children ourselves its so awful to think that this kind of thing is going on everyday. how a mother can stand by and watch the most innocent thing in her life get treated like dirt is beyond me this mother (mother is a word that should not describe this beast) must be made up of pure evil to let a monster hurt her beautiful little girl who obviously didnt stand a chance. justice will be served when that woman is burning in hell with her husband fo eternity. to kelsies caring family she was beautiful her photo album represents the face of innocents. she makes a beautiful little angel and i hope that brings comfort to your hearts xxx

lauren

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so sad! :(  / Faith Lenzmeier (no relation )
Rest In Peace! Kelsey! You were so beautiful! i can't believe that such a man would do that to such an innocent little girl! my heart pours to you Kelsey! Rest In Peace <3 Close

My thoughts are with your family.  / Michelle Weston (Oklahoma Resident )
Despite hearing about this story on the news several times throughout the years I recently saw a video through facebook posted on YouTube. The video made me cry so much and I just wanted to express to the family members how very sorry I am for your loss of such a beautiful little girl. I will add your family to my prayer list that Kelsey will always be remembered and other kids will not suffer as she did. Thank you for all your hard work in getting PCAO off the ground and as soon as I financially can I plan to make a donation to your cause. Close

No words  / Kymberly
No words will describe how sorry I am for the father and family of this poor little angel. I am from australia and have just read all about it. I am disgusted a mother could not protect her child and my heart is aching for the poor father who was over in Iraq at the time. My thoughts and heart are with you. I am so sorry. What a tragedy. She was such a beautiful little girl. Close

i am heartbroken for you  / Sharmaine Nunn (none)
I live in australia and have just read all about Kelsey.I must say i was heartbroken for you.I am a mum with a 4yo girl and last night after reading about Kelsey I took her to bed with me and cried.I was devastated to know that Kelsey was failed by the very agencies that are set up to protect our children.Nothing could ever convey your loss and anger over this.I just want you to know that now I have seen Kelsey's story that even though I never knew her I will never forget her.It just goes to show that Kelsey will forever touch peoples hearts as i am sure she did before this tragedy.My thoughts are with you. Close

Kelsey deserves the truth be told, not distortion!  / Denise C. (none)
 My condolences to Kelsey's mom and maternal grandparents.

Kathie Briggs you got a lot to be culpable for in the events leading up to this child's death.

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look for the truth ....  / Cat (stranger)

While this baby girl is a clear victim and should never have suffered so something else has become clear to me.on reading this story my heart broke and i wanted to know more as a mother of 2 i couldn understand how this could happen...

    now i am sickened to the core and encourage you all to read more on this caseits not so clear cut and by all means the briggs family's story is so far from the truth and have used this poor little angel to play the victim.their facts are questionable and at times down right lies i am appalled by their behavior and cannot believe they are doing this to the memory of kelsey because if they had not been so hell bent on a vendetta against kelseys mother maybe the truth would have been seen and this little girls life saved.

  may she rest in peaceshe is now an angel with god and no one can hurt her she has suffered more than she ever should have xx

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For those who fought for Kelsey  / Amber Stephens (someone to cares )

I wanted to say something to those who fought for Kelsey and who are still fighting for her voice to be heard.

You are the one's who shed light on the monster who took her away from you and keep up the work keeping him in prison hopefully for the rest of his life.

Kelsey was trying to reach out to someone in her own little way to get help her family loved her an was trying desperately to help her. It was the organizations who are put here to protect children who failed her. I completely believe she is watching over all those who loved her and the one's who know her tragic end.

I learned about her today from one of my friends on Facebook I watched video's of her story and there where many times when I cried and yelled at my computer at those who didn't help her. I had to pause the video's on occasion because it is such a tragic story that I needed a break. I didn't know her personally but I do have children and her story broke my heart. I will never forget Kelsey she will be in my thoughts for a long time. I hope you who love her will continue to fight for her unheard voice and help other babies and children who are being abused as I write this. When your tired and weary don't give up the fight think of Kelsey's smile and keep going.

Respectfully Amber Stephens.

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God bless you beautiful angel  / Toby Lamb (None)

God bless you beautiful angel

Rest peacefully Kelsey safe in gods hands no more hurt or suffering.

With love and sincere condolences

Toby and Summer (aged 4) London England

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