I will be copying this thread to Kelly - she is currently without a computer - who I know will appreciate the kind words spoken here. (Aye, and even the unkind ones, Dave!) Kelly has a good network of friends who are helping to support her.

As for me, I have thought about firing up the barbecue in the back yard and then going out to look for that guy. But there is another part of me that has considerable faith in Divine retribution. Life isn't always fair about these things. But sometimes the Powers That Be send forth an awesome vengeance which is bestowed upon certain deserving people. My hope is that this one will not escape notice.

The frustration comes in knowing that I, as a parent, am powerless to protect my daughter from this kind of harm.

And in the same moment as that thought comes to me, I think of DWDitty and how he and his relatives must feel about their inability to prevent the loss of someone so dear.

My deepest condolences to you, DW.