This was posted at Facebook. I felt, since some people do not use Facebook, that it would be appropriate to thank everyone on here to.

First of all I want to thank all of you who have showed support for Leah. I am so happy to see that all these people cared about her and wanted to see her come home safe. Leah was one of the best people I have every grown to be close friends with. She truely was a friend to every person that she met. I dont know why some things happen in this world...but I know that Leah didnt deserve any of it, I miss her. Sometimes throughtout the day I will find something funny and be like Oh Shit Leah would love to hear this....but when I try to call her she doesnt pick up...it goes straight to voice mail. I dont know why this has to happen to someone soooooo sweet and innocent.Remember leah and keep her fresh in your mind, because soon you will see her agian, I love you all! *Autumn*
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I think Autumn says it perfectly. Thank you all so much for joining and caring. Leah was, well, she was someone you would want in your life. Someone that could change it becuase of her caring and generiosity. While the outcome was not what we hoped for she is in good hands, God's hands. Thank you to everyone. --- Roger

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Leah was the best friend I could ever have hoped for. She would sit on the phone or in my living room and we would talk for hours. She made everything ten times better than if she wasn't there. The entire week she was missing, I made a list of all of the things I wanted to tell her when she came home. How many people called me and sent me messages wanting to know that she was okay and safe. Every day that list grows longer, and I hope she realized how many people cared about her, and the void she has left in all of our lives. Most days it seems almost impossible to get out of bed, but then I really think about what Leah would want me to do. She would be furious if I didn't make the most of the time I am given. I miss her more than can ever be expressed and I know that numerous people feel the same way. She changed our lives forever, and I hope to live the rest of my life the way she lived hers. Thank you so much to everyone for all of the support. Leah would be proud.
- Caitlin