Dear Editor,
On behalf of our family, we would like to give our most heartfelt thanks to the community for their overwhelming support during our family crisis.
I would like to acknowledge Tammy Caruso and her family for stepping forward to organize the search at Stump Lake Ranch. I truly appreciate her strength, courage and kindness. Thank you also to everyone who participated in the search, made donations and were ‘moral supporters’ — those who wanted to come but weren’t able to. We are grateful for your time and energy.
I also want to recognize Nathan Brigden who stepped forward to take on a leadership role during the search. We thank you for your respectful manner, knowledge and caring.
To everyone who has had us in their hearts and prayers, thank you. So many people have shown us their love and support.
We would like to acknowledge the staff and students of Central Elementary, Collettville Elementary and MSS. The level of compassion and respect has been tremendous. An additional thank you to the United Church, Merritt Victim Services, Merritt RCMP, Nicola Family Therapy and Stump Lake Ranch. Your support has been invaluable.
We value all the support we have received from this wonderful community. Thank you for helping us to begin our healing.
“Action is the antidote for despair.” — Joan Baez
Respectfully,
Trish Rainville
Merritt
