she was once a beautiful person / Daniel (didnt know her ) as i did not have the blessing to meet your daughter it is a tragic on how her life was taken i lived in vegas when it took place with not knowing her and just by reading what other friends and family members spoken about she really seem to a beautiful person i hope both suspects get what they deserve i know it wont bring her back but justice will be serve iam truly sorry for your loss you will be in my prayers and thoughts god bless you and your entire family
Thinking of you / Samantha (Friend)
♥i stumbled across your picture today i could barely breathe the moment stopped me cold and grabbed me like a thief i dialed your number but you wouldn't be there i knew the whole time but its still not fair i just wanted to hear your voice i just needed to hear your voice
what do i do with all i need to say so much i wanna tell you everyday though it breaks my heart i cry these tears in the dark i write these letters to you but they get lost in the blue cause theres no address in the stars
now im driving through the pitch black dark im screaming at the sky oh cause it hurts so bad everybody tells me oh ill i need is time then the morning rolls in and it hits me again light ain't nothing but a lie
what do i do with all i need to say so much i wanna tell you everyday though it breaks my heart i cry these tears in the dark i write these letters to you but they get lost in the blue cause theres no address in the stars
without you here with me i dont know what to do id give anything just to talk to you though it breaks my heart oh it breaks my heart all i can do is write these letters to you but theres no address in the stars
** When I hear this song I think of you. I miss you so much. I miss my best friend. I miss everything. I know your watching us and I know you wouldnt want to come back from heaven but I sure miss your presence here. I love you so much Micky Keep watching us.. Kaytlyn is more and more beautiful everyday and she misses you so much.. You will forever be in our hearts. No one can ever take that away..
I miss you.... / Mallory Glisson (student) I think of u so much lately. You taught me to be so strong and know that I could anything I wanted even at a young age. I saw some of the girls I was a student teacher for and there starting high school now made me think of how long its been. I havent danced sence then it just does not feel right. But the more I think about it u would want me to keep dancing! It was my life and all I knew! Anytime I miss you or need guidence I just look at my tatoo on my wrist and it makes me a stronger person. And remindes me you are in heaven dancing your heart away and are the most gorgeous angel god has created! We love and miss you!
she will be missed... she was my friend / Patricia (Friend) I met Melissa in Las Vegas back in 2001 and 02... we both worked at Powerhouse Gym ( that never had a grand opening ) she was going to teach dance there and I workd front desk.. she lived with me for 2 months and she was wonderful... classy and strong.. brave and smart.. she taught me alot. she would wake me up in the mornings and say "Honey do u want sum toast?" she always had a basket of lil jelly containers and she would make me my toast and she would start her day.. I miss her.. even though we didnt see each other after that.. we lost touch. I have never forgotten her. Ever! and when ever I see the Jelly packs at a restaurant I always think of her.. I will always love you! rest in peace my friend
i knew her when i was twelve as a friend / Alicia (emerson)short (friend) I remember when she used to dance at church and when she came over to practice dances with my sister katina. I am so sad to hear that she is gone. She was such a sweet and gentle person. Everytime she danced you could see the joy in her face. She taught me that God gives freely of His gifts and that we must use them for His glory. I pray for you all that are left to grieve that God will blessed you with His comfort.
Peace to all Melissa's family and friends / Shawna Tracy (Sadly I didn't know her ) My heart is sad after hearing your loss of beautiful Melissa.
May peace of God's love find way to your hearts.
God takes the good ones it seems sooner than later. Wish I knew His plan :)
Blessings Always, Shawna
With Sadness / Lindsey Flavell (stranger) It is with great sadness that I send you and your family this email. I had not heard this tragic story until last night on 48 hours. I can't seem to get it off my mind. What a beautiful daughter gone too soon. I am a mom of 3 and can't even begin to imagine going through this. I am praying for you and your family. Please remember, you will hold your beautiful angel in your arms again one day soon.
You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Lindsey
PS Justice was not served in this case at all.
What to say... / Ayana (Stranger) I had never heard of this story until tonight on 48 hours. May God bless you and your family as you continue to miss your beautiful Melissa. My heart goes out to all of you. Your angel is watching over you.
Happy Birthday / Alisa Spivey (friend)
I Dont think I will ever go to Spinnakers again with out thinking of you, That day we sat outside and talked all day about our lives and enjoyed the water and said we live @ the most beatiful place ever I wonder what it looks like from your veiw now! I miss you so much! I know jess does, its been 4 years and she still dances in the living room but wont go back , that saddness me so much I know she misses you so much i think if she let it lose she would not know how to deal so she does the best she can, Please watch over her as I am sure you are seeing her grow good and bad. Be with her , I pray one day she will dance again! I know if she ever does you will be there.
We miss you
ALisa and Jess
Happy Birthday / Maura (Mom)
Melissa,
Happy Birthday!!! I know you are celebrating in heaven as you always loved birthdays. We miss celebrating with you but know that one day we will once again celebrate together.
Missing you always,
Love Mom
Three years ago today / Maura (Mom)
Melissa 3 years ago today we buried you. I still remember the pain of knowing that I couldn't see you one more time to say goodbye. I'm so sorry you went through that horrible ordeal. It isn't fair and it shouldn't have happened. You should be here with your family. But I wouldn't want to take you from the peaceful place you are in now. That would be selfish. I can only thank God for the 28 years I had with you and what a privilege it was to be your mother. I miss you my sweet girl! I look forward to the time I see you again and nothing will ever separate us. Dance for me today.
I just found out about Melissa. I met her in 1992 and introduced her to Aaron Bunch. Melissa, Toni Donavan, Jodi Cook, Tiffany Samec, Becky Harrison, Roxanne and I were all really tight for several years. I'm absolutely devastated today. I have some pictures to send to you from our brief time together. I saw her again in 1997 and have really missed her and thought about her a lot. She was so much fun to be with. I just want you to know I love her. I'm so sorry for your loss. Feel free to contact me if you wish.
Misty Baker
MISSING AN ANGEL / Melissa Snyder (WAS ONE OF HER DANCE STUDENTS )
I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE TO BEGIN! I LOVE YOU MELISSA AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH! I GO TO YOUR RESTING PLACE AND TALK TO YOU AND WISH THAT YOU WHERE HERE TO CELEBRATE ALL THE THINGS THAT YOU HAVE TAUGHT ME! YOU ARE A HUG PART OF MY LIFE AND I KNOW THAT EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE TEACHING EVERYONE INHEAVEN TO DANCE THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE WITH ALL OF US! WE HOLD SO MANY MEMORIES THAT THEY WILL BE TREASURED FOREVER!
TO THE JAMES FAMILY I AM SO SORRY AND IF YOU EVER NEED ANYTHNG PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME !!!!!!!
MELISSA ANN JAMES I LOVE YOU ILL SEE YOU SOON WE CAN DANCE TOGETHER AGAIN!!!!
LOVE
MELISSA ANN SNYDER
Missing You / Alisa Spivey (Friend)
Melissa
I hope you liked what the kids and I did at your gravesite. I believe you did, especially the flag! We could not find anywhere to hang it and Jess did and I said it would not fly and then all of a sudden it started getting windy and it flew perfect. I said alright i here you cause you knew jess and I where about to argue. We plan to go and fix it with a permant gravel and stones. We came home and a few days later watched the dance videos, it was bitter sweet. I realize though how much jess has missed dancing with you and all that was taken from both of you. We miss you so much! Someone is now next to you we saw the other day and are going tomorrow to get the Christmas Dec I hope you liked them god this is so unfare! Please look over jess from time to time she misses you, no one has beleived in her like you did and she so needs that. Until one day we see each other I promise to take care of your resting place to the best of my ability!
Love your friend
Alisa
Remembering/ Maura (Mom)
Melissa,
There is snow on the ground and it reminds me of the time you called me when you were traveling home from Las Vegas and you ran into snow. You were at the same time excited and nervous driving in it. I so prayed for your safety and told you to just spend the night at a hotel but you insisted on driving anyway. I always worried about you being so far away so many times. The one time that I wasn't worried was in 2005. After so many times of pleading with you to not go so far away, I had peace that time that you would be okay and for me to stop my unnessary worrying. When I got that phone call 3 years ago I just couldn't believe that the one time I wasn't worried about you is the one time tragedy struck your life and all of your family and friends. Maybe that was God's way of letting me know that you are at peace. You are with him. That is the only thing that is getting me through every day, especially another Christmas without you. I treasure the last Christmas card I got from you. You wrote such beautiful things to me. It's like God knew I would need that card each and every year and it's sitting on my dresser next to my bed. I read it all through the year. I will always treasure the close relationship we've had and that will carry me through until we are together again.
Now you are spending Christmas with Jesus. How awesome is that? I can see you twirling around and dancing for him.
I miss you sweet girl. So many others miss you.
Love Mom
This Thanksgiving Day / Maura (Mom)
Melissa,
I thank God for the wonderful 28 years that I was your mother. It's sad knowing that you are not among us but your memory is. You are always on my mind and in my heart. I love you, Mom
I miss you more and more everyday... / Mallory Glisson (Friend/ student ) I watched the show about you last night...It broke my heart all over again. To see your mom talk brought me to tears. You are truly missed. I got a tatoo on my wrist in memory of you..it says "serenity" from the serenity prayer. I truly beleive you are dancing in heaven and the prayer gave me courage which is what you did. For the longest time you were the only one who had faith in me and my dance! I never forget the years I got to teach the younger girls...or the day you let me go get my very first pair of point shoes. You are a angel then as well as now! You are always in my thoughts and I know you are in a better place, dancing in heaven. I will always love you and miss you...Mallory
You are an angel / Daniel Parker (did not know )
Mellisa
I did not know you...but, I watched 48 Hours Mystery...and I will never forget that episode....You are AN ANGEL....and, I feel like I DO KNOW YOU......and I love you....for the gorgeous perosn (inside and outside) that you are....
Rest In Peace, my dear...
Danny
Everyday../ Samantha A. (Friend) Melissa, Not a day goes by when you are not in my heart. I miss you so much. There are so many things that just dont seem fair in this life and losing you is one of them. Words cant express the pain those of us who love you feel for you everday. The joy you had in your heart, the way you were always soo full of life. I hate that someone took that away from you. I wish I could go back and change things, Im so sad for all you had to go threw. I know you arent hurting any more. It is only your friends and family who are still left with the pain of losing you. You are free now. Free to grace the Heaven skies and dance and fly anywhere you please! and if i know you your all over the place, and i bet everyone is lined up to take you dance lessons! Katie talks about her Mickey all the time, and I promise she will never forget you. She loves you so much. We keep u in our hearts always! Love Samantha
Melissa/ Maura (Mom)
I still can't believe your gone. I miss you more than words can say. When I think of you it takes my breath away.
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