Janet, Matt, family, friends, and fellow students of Taylor:

When I started this website, I had the greatest hope that Taylor would come home safely. It is so tragic that this did not happen. I would like you to know that I share at least some of your devastation. I know what I feel cannot compare to your anguish.

On Wednesday, when I received the first notification of the discovery of the remains, posting the updates to this site became increasingly more difficult. Several times my eyelids overflowed, and I had to stop to regain my composure. I cannot begin to describe the loss I felt. I do not know any of you, and I did not know Taylor.

I wish there were something that I could do to take on even some of the burden and the pain that you are suffering. Please know that the thoughts of my family and close circle of friends are with all of you. We shall all pray that you receive the strengths necessary to make it through the coming weeks.

I must also say that I have gained a lot of respect for you during the past month. Your stoicism, despite the many emotions that you had to be feeling, as well as your aggressive campaign to keep Taylor's face in the minds of the public, only emphasized the love and dedication that you have for Taylor.

Please, if there is anything I can do, or if there is anything Taylor's family wants to place on the website, do not think twice about letting me know.

Thank you to the handful of people that have helped with finding information, news stories, photographs, etc. Without your assistance, I could not have kept this site up-to-date and accurate.

With deepest regards and heartfelt condolences,

William Drummond
Webmaster --
taylorbehl.notagz.com
Enterprise, AL

To Janet and her family:

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you always. I am so overwhelmed that someone from our Vienna community is faced with this tragedy. It is obvious that Taylor has many friends and loved ones. My niece Jaciana Chuquillangui is also a freshman at VCU. Please don't hesitate if you need anything, cat-sitting or otherwise, and know how much we care about you.

Sandy
(Al Steele's friend)
sgstitt@yahoo.com

My heart and prayers go out to each one of Taylor's family and friends. In your time of grieving, just remember that God is there to comfort each one of you as his loving arms are surrounding his newest angel. Stay strong, and take comfort in the fact that Taylor is now in a better place where suffering will not be remembered and happiness will be her's forever.

(Virginia Layman)

My thoughts and prayers go out to Taylor's family!

Friend in PA

To Taylor's loving family and friends:

Please know that I am sending you strength, prayers and love during this terrible time.

Jill Bloom
California

To Janet, Matt, Tracy and all of Taylor's family,

Each night, I sit with the children of my own and watch cautiously to the news broadcasting of Taylor's case. Each night we studied all of the pictures, journals, blogs and websites. We prayed for her safe return. Our deepest condolences are with you.

GOD WILL CRADLE TAYLOR IN HIS ARMS AND ALLOW HER INNOCENT SOUL A FULL LIFE OF ETERNAL LOVE AND SERENITY. MAY YOUR CHILD REST IN PEACE IN THE GRACIOUSNESS OF THE LORD.

God Be With You,

The Auricchio Family
Las Vegas

How can I express my deep gratitude for what Taylor has done for my life? Is it her sunshine smile? Is it how she smiled, so honest and full of love? Yes! It is all of these things that make Taylor and her attributes so special.

Working without ceasing on Taylor's case gave me an awareness of how people can draw strength from a beaming little freshman in college. Her smile lit up my heart. She alone gave me the strength and will to go on. I prayed daily that our Lord and Savior would take me instead of her for I would change places with her if I could. Yet, it is what our Lord wills, not ours, but His will is everything.

Therefore, with all eagerness of heart I will wait. Yes, I will wait with the patience that is God's love; I will wait until He calls me before I get to meet Taylor, your daughter. Taylor's presence, whether in photographs or in person, simply changed lives in ways inexpressible to me. Consequently, my life has changed and I thank my God in heaven for just being able to see Taylor's smile.

My heart and prayers go out to each one of Taylor's family and friends. In your time of grieving, just remember that God is there to comfort each one of you as His loving arms are surrounding His newest angel. Stay strong, and take comfort in the fact that Taylor is now in a better place where suffering will not be remembered and happiness will be hers forever.

Paul and Charlene Schilling
Ellicott City, Maryland

Janet -

I am so very, very sorry for your loss. My sympathy goes out to you and your family whom I have not seen in so very long. We spoke briefly on the phone during your terrible ordeal and I truly do mean if you need an old friend to lean on do NOT hesitate to call me. You have my numbers. My door is open to you anytime. I do truly regret never meeting your daughter and could truly see you in her face with all the photos that I have seen.

Sincerely,

Joanie P.

Please know that our family is sharing in your grief. We have followed the story since almost the beginning. May God be with you.

PT
Montgomery, AL

My most sincere condolences for the loss you have experienced. She was an absolutely beautiful girl. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. My God and Jesus comfort you through these dark days.

Suzanne
Illinois

I was not fortunate enough to ever know Taylor yet she has touched my heart in such a big way. I'm only a few years older than Taylor and immediately took interest when I first heard of her disappearance. Not a day went by that I didn't sit in front on the TV and pray over and over that God bring Taylor home, well guess what, Taylor's home! She's in heaven where she'll never feel hurt or sadness again. I'm sure her beautiful smile is glowing remembering all that loved her. May God be with you all in this time of great loss.

To Taylor: If tears could build a stairway and memories, a lane, I'd climb on up to heaven and bring you home again, REST IN PEACE angel!

Kasey from Florida

The Richmond band, Against Grace would like to extend our hearts to the friends and family of Taylor. In remembrance of Taylor we have set one of our songs titled, "New Sun" as the first song you hear when you visit our MySpace page. I believe that Taylor would like that song. God Bless.

Jeff and Against Grace
Richmond, VA

To Taylor's parents:

I know that no words will help you with your loss. But I would like to write that I think Taylor's dream has come true. I remember that she wrote on "MySpace" that she would like to meet someone who is kind: and I know she did. When I read on web sites and forums, how people that never met her are weeping for her loss, when I read how people prayed for her, how people contributed money, how people fell in love with her just from watching her pictures, with her incredible smile. Then I know that she met so many good and kind people. There was something in Taylor that was angel like, the smile of an angel the looks of an angel. I am so sorry that I never met her, but you are so lucky to have known her, and to be her parents.

Moshe Machlev

Dear Janet and Family,

On behalf of the Topintzis family, you might not remember us. We were with you in Belgium, Chris used to go bowling with you every Monday. Just to let you know that our thoughts are with you, and we have been following the case ever since the day Taylor went missing. Sorry to hear about your loss.

The Topintzis Family

To the family of Taylor Behl,

I am heart broken after knowing this bright and beautiful young lady was taken from this world by what appears to be a monster. I want to express my deepest sympathy to her mother, father, and the rest of her family and friends. I didn't know Taylor, but I can tell that she was a very special and well loved young lady.

I know that no words could ever comfort the loss of a child, but please know that there are many people who are praying for your pain to end. I can promise you this: [While] you may not ever "get over" the loss of Taylor, you will get through it, and someday, the pain will not be as great as I'm sure it is today. I hope that memories of Taylor will comfort you in the months and years to come, and that God will help you through this trying time.

My thoughts and my heart go out to you. God Bless.

Jennifer K.
Chicago, IL

To the family of Taylor Behl:

I, too, have sat for long hours and watched this [story] come into my home, day after day. My heart and all of my prayers go out to you. See, I too, lost a close person in my life some years ago. She also died at college within 3 weeks of school starting. So until this happens to you, you cannot possibly know the feeling of this. It is a hole in your heart that will never go away. This person was my sister.

May God bless you and comfort you during this time. I will always remember Taylor and keep her in my heart, even though I did not know her. Stay strong for Taylor.

D. Roberts
Richmond, VA

Dear Ms. Pelasara and Mr. Behl,

Taylor has touched my life. What an amazing girl! You can tell she was raised in a happy, loving way. She's a credit to your family. She will be remebered that way.

Peace,

Mary Green

In your journal, the three things you wanted to do before you die were:

• Be happy
• Make a difference in someone's life
• Find real love

You have made a difference in more lives than you could ever have imagined and you have found oceans of love from people you never knew.

Rest peacefully.

Bob Smith

To Taylors Family and Friends:

I am sorry for your loss. In this world, too many good people are taken from us in too quick a time. In your time of grief you can take solace in knowing she is in a better place and that her kindness and her memories live on through you.

My Condolences

Roger D.
Long Island, NY

Words can't even begin to express how sorry I am. I wish I could take everyone's pain away and bring Taylor home. However now we just need to remember what a wonderful, beautiful and amazing person she was both inside and out. I will always love her as a sister and a day won't pass that I will not think about her.

Now we all have another angel in heaven watching over us!

Tracy

Dear family and friends of Taylor,

I'm sorry I don't want to take up too much space, as I never had the pleasure of meeting Taylor, though from the moment she went missing, my friends and I have been praying for her safe return. I can't imagine the pain you feel, as she seemed like such a sweet and amazing girl. I'm sure she is looking down with a smile, as she sees the strength, love and outpouring of emotion both from family and friends as well as complete strangers whose lives have all been touched in some way by this beautiful angel we know as Taylor. I will continue to pray for Taylor, for the continued strength of her family and friends, as well as for justice to come quickly for those involved. God Bless you all.

Sincerely,

Camille

I didn't know Taylor, I received news of her death via a bulletin on MySpace, which I think is amazing. There are over 30 million people on myspace and the fact that this news has reached such far corners of the masses is really something. She must have been an incredible person and judging by the comments left on her wall, I have no doubt that she was. It's always terrible when someone dies, but when someone that you don't know in any way passes away, and the news reaches you via the internet and you see how many lives she has touched, it touches you too in a way. I was crying as I read the comments. Imagine that...crying...over someone I have never even met. Taylor, may you rest in peace.

Sometimes I think God is selfish, because He always takes the best from us.

Judy, 20 yrs old
Staten Island, NY

To Family and Friends of Taylor,

As a member of a family whose son was murdered, I express my deepest condolences to all who knew and loved Taylor. There is no expression appropriate for you at this time, but please be comforted in the knowledge that all of her acquaintances, friends and fellow students loved and admired the good and dear friend that she was.

My heart is with you all now.

Pamela.x

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Taylor. I am very sorry for your loss. I did not know Taylor and had just heard about her through a MySpace.com bulletin. It is an awful thing that happened to such a pretty young girl who seemed to have so much going for her and so many people who cared for and loved her. Again I am very sorry and will keep you in my prayers.

Michelle A.
Indiana

To Taylor and her family,

I feel the deepest sympathy for you and Taylor's friends. I've read so much on her MySpace account and I saw, even though I did not know her, what a lovely young woman she was. I saw that what a caring, loving and funny person she was. And my prayers are with you in this dark time.

It was a shame to me to hear what a tragety had hit your family and friends. You were missing and if not enough, found dead. You will be reunited with your family and friends once again, when it is your time and their time. And you'll be radiant, beautiful and glowing.

Rest In Peace dear princess, heaven's awaiting you.

Maria

To Taylor's family and friends,

May you always remember the ray of light Taylor brought to your lives. May God guide you all through this difficult time. I did not know Taylor but she has touched so many of our lives. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you god bless.

Diane

My deepest sympathy goes to Taylor's friends and family. Somehow you will find the strength to go on. You will all be in my prayers and thoughts.

To Taylor's family:

You are in our thoughts and prayers. As a mother myself, I can't even begin to imagine what Taylor's mother is going through. I send my condolences, thoughts and prayers to Ms. Pelasara and Mr. Behl in their time of sadness.

God Bless!

Pepper
Longmont, Colorado

To the Family of Taylor,

Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss of Taylor. You and yours are in my meditations.

Peace Profound,

Baruti KMT
aka "RadScholar"

To Taylor's Family & Friends:

I saw Taylor's story on dateline last night..You have my deepest and heartfelt sympathy.. May justice be served, and may Taylor rest in peace..

Christa
Pennsylvania

I didn't know her, but I still send deepest condolences to taylor's family... I'm sorry that this happened.. her life was cut entirely too short. We may have lost a precious person, but we certainly gained an angel.

Andrea

In our current society, we are faced with monsters. The kind that have no remorse, no kindness, no regrets [for] their actions. We are also given those who have hearts of gold, feelings of love, the touch of angels. We have lost yet another innocent person to another monster. To those who knew young Taylor, although I am not, by any means, a religious person, I offer my heart to all of you. If I believed in praying, I would still be on my knees for you. To those of us who never knew her, I hold a hope to all that you will never have to face such demons.

To everyone, be safe, beware, be there for everyone. You never know when. You just never know!!!!

With all my love and respect to friends and family of Taylor Behl, angel of Earth,

Pat Edge

Dear Janet and Matt,

I know there is nothing anyone can say to ease the pain. I only hope that both of you are able to one day experience happiness again. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Jeannine

My sorrows go out to the entire family. May God touch your hearts and ease your pain.

God Bless.

Willis
New York

I didn't know Taylor, but reading her [MySpace profile] and hearing her story, I was touched. I have to do something. So, I'm going to send some of my allowance, and maybe some flowers, and hopefully this e-mail will get to the family and let them know that, they're not alone.

Obviously Taylor was an amazing person, with a heart too big to even describe. I hope, that, they read every single comment on her web page, because Taylor was left with some amazing people who love and care for her. I mean in a perfect world, this would've never happened, and because of a cold hearted person, it did. I am offering my greatest condolences.

I wish the family and friends of Taylor Behl, a world of happiness and peace, knowing that Taylor is in a wonderful place, smiling down on everyone who loves her.

Remember, never forget to smile, and you're always in my prayers,

Megan, 14-years old
GA

I didn't know Taylor, but I felt like I should express my sadness of her loss, to her family and friends. I cant believe there are such sick, mean people in this world, I hope this man really pays for what he did. Again I just want to say I am very sorry.

Layc
Palmdale, CA

God Bless. I am sorry that such a tragedy happened.

To Taylor's family and friends:

She is a beautiful young lady and it is sad to see her taken from the world so soon. She is in a better place now. Keep her in your hearts. When you do not think she is there, she is always there, whether in the wind that blows or the sun that shines, or the rain that falls, or that bright star when you look up in the sky. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry for your loss. On my MySpace page I have dedicated a blog for her, that will remain up for a couple of months if not longer.

My deepest condolences,

Jennifer Smith
Newport News, VA

Taylor Behl-

If only you knew how many people that don't or didn't even know you, care so much. You and [your] story have touched the lives of so many people. This really hit close to home. I don't live that far from you. It's unimaginable. I don't even know you but I grieve over your loss. So georgous, so lively... so young... I mean, geez... you're my age, and I still have my mommy tuck me in at nite, and you've been taken from this earth in such a fragile time of life. I pray for you in heaven, I pray for your mother and father on earth, I pray for anyone blessed enough to have known you.

R.I.P Taylor... I miss you without even knowing you.

-Brenlyn
Front Royal, Va

It is sad to see when the life of a beautiful young girl is taken so abruptly by the selfishness and evilness of another human being. I give my condolences to the family of Taylor Behl. And I wish and hope from the bottom of my heart that her soul rest in peace and be in a happier place.

With much sympathy,

Lisy J
Miami, FL

To the Family of Taylor,

Our heart goes out to you. We will keep you and your family in our Prayers. We are so sorry for you loss. She was just starting life out. God Bless You All. We didn't know her, but been reading alot about what is going on.

The Mixon-Day Family
South Georgia

I'm from PA and had no idea who Taylor was at all. I first saw her story on CNN and then i found her profile on MySpace and decided to look through it. I just want to say my heart truly goes out to her family and friends in the wake of such a tragedy. I too am a college student and could not image this happening on any college campus in America. Again, all I can offer is a prayer at night that everyone who knew her is getting through the tragedy as best as possible.

-Jason
Friend from Pennsylvania

I didn't know Taylor but this is for her family and friends coming from someone who has gone through losing many friends. I am so sorry to hear about your loss and we can only hope that one day you will be with her again and untill then, she is with us in spirit.

Alina Bagdasarova
Pensacola, Florida

I didn't know Taylor, but this has really affected me. I send my deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

My name is D'angelo, I didn't know you but like everyone else I watched your story since day one. It was really touching. I prayed for your safe return, I went to the candle vigil. Home you came but not the way we wanted you to return. I don't know how can someone be so cruel to an angel face like you but now you are in a better place looking down on us and you are really and truly an Angel at the side of God.

To the Family of Taylor - You have raised such a wonderful soul, and I am truly sorry for your loss. I know it's hard to let her go but she is in a better place watching over all of you. She will never be forgotten.

To the person who did this - I pray and hope that you will get the death penalty. When you get caught, let them kill you twice and it won't be as painful as the pain you caused her family. How could you take an innocent life that trusted you? How do you sleep at night knowin that they are coming for you? You will be caught and you will pay. I hope to God that you die a painful and slow death with millions watching you taking your last breaths.

D'Angelo
Richmond, VA

Taylor is with the angels tongiht, and for the rest of eterinty. I pray for her family and firends.

Prayer of Saint Francis

Lord make me an instrument of your peace,
Where there is hatred let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light.
And where there is sadness, joy.


O divine master grant that I may
not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love
For it is in giving that we receive-
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned.
And it's in dying that we are born to eternal life.
~Amen.

I pray Taylor finds eternal life.

Godspeed,

Dan Kirkman

R.I.P Taylor.

My Prayers are with you and your family. I'll pray that my mom will keep you company in that wonderful place called heaven. Again R.I.P, you will be missed.

-Junior Hyde

I didn't know Taylor, but I have read all the messages from her freinds and want to say I'm sorry for her family's loss. I hope they make the person who killed her suffer. From what I've read she seemed like a lovely girl. Sorry for her death.

from the UK

My daughter will be 18 Saturday. I look at her right now & see Taylor. Sadly, she is one of many. My heart is shedding tears for her family, friends & her sea of mourners near & far along with all of our missing & lost children.

May GOD bless all.

LeanneM
~ Ohio ~

I have never met you taylor. In fact, I never knew you until after this tragedy. But you have touched my life in many ways. My condolences to all of her family and friends. May you rest in peace Taylor.

Luisa
from MySpace

I just read about the terrible tragedy that has engulfed your family. It's times like these that make you look at people differently. Reading your profile it seems that you are as beautiful inside as you were on the out side. I will light a candle for you.

In heaven you will be able to look upon all the people that really loved you and I hope that it will make you smile up there. As for your family I can not imagine what they are going through. I wish them all the best and they will be in my prayers and thoughts. People say time heals all wounds but I bet time feels like it is standing still. NO one deserves to go in such a tragic way with so much life left, to be wrenched from the hands of their loved ones. But know that you will be all together again. And even though I do not know you I hope one day when I am dancing in the mist of heaven and the golden smiles of the Lord above, maybe we will meet. Until then, RIP.

A stranger with love,
SarahAnn

Sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one and your friend.

Peace

-Rebuso

The family of Taylor,

What do you begin to say to parents who have lost their only child? Being a parent myself, I cannot imagine what you are going through. I do not know Taylor but just reading her story and seeing her beautiful and caring eyes, I feel like I knew her. You should be proud to have had an amazing daughter, please do not let all the talk/speculation get to you. I truly beleive that in the end, justice is always served. Have faith and remember that one day you will be reunited in the ultimate resting place. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours!

The Moore family
Ohio

Love is stronger than death.
So, I must be content to know that
love is not affected by death-
it doesn't end, it doesn't diminish,
it doesn't change.
Instead, love is immortalized
and eternalized through death.
And the possibility of that love ever
being damaged or broken
is eliminated forever.
I'll put my trust in love.


You'll always be loved by many of those who you know and thousands who you have never met Taylor.....

DESCANSA EN PAZ Y QUE DIOS ESTE CONTIGO Taylor Behl

Love,

Stephen Martinez

I was scrolling through my messages on MySpace when I saw the message informing me about Taylor. I am very sorry to hear about what happened. I think that [people] like that are what makes these sites out to be a bad thing; especially for those of us who are really just looking to have fun meeting new [people.] However my heart goes out the family of this extraordinary young woman. I hope that [people] learn from this tragic event.

My most sincere condolences to the entire Behl family and all who knew and loved Taylor. I did not have the honor of meeting her but I have followed her story and it touched me greatly. She is now in a better place watching down over all she loved.

May God bless Taylor and her family in this very trying time! With all prayers,

Bridget V
Orlando, Florida

Family and friends of Taylor,

I'm so Sorry for your loss, I have just read the bulletin on myspace and it breaks my heart. I didn't personally know taylor but this is such a sad event and I'm sure she will be missed by all. You see you guys MySpace is a great thing but always be cautious don't let yourself get into a situation like this. Look after yourselves. <3

RIP Taylor Behl

*~Lucy~*

I dont know how much my words... the words of a stranger can help in giving comfort to you. But i have these few simple words to offer and i hope that they help out in some small way.

Fly sullen angel fly,
Fly high towards heavens light ans safety,
The light of your eyes shining birhgt down on all of us,
Although your gone we do not fear,we only wish..for more time to feel.

"We know your safe...and all is well,
Just pormise us that youll look down on us,
From time to mine, for we will be looking up
And Waiting

My deepest condolences....and both my prayers and my thoughts are with you all.

-Chris
Springfield,IL

To Taylor's friends & family:

You are in my prayers. I pray that God will bless you and put His loving light around you in this time. I know what it's like to lose someone you love tragically, and my heart breaks all over again. Trust God, He will take care of you.

Dianne, California

I have never met Taylor, I only have heard of her case and many like hers and each one of them saddens me. I hope justice is provided to Taylor and her family. God bless you.

"I hope you don't mind that I put down in words. How wonderful life is while you're in the world." (Elton John)

Frank

Taylor,

Even though I never knew who you were, you were such a beautiful person inside and out, that's clearly evident by all the messages people have left you on MySpace. You have touched so many lives worldwide. You have touched mine, all of my friends, and family's lives here in Sacramento. It is known that you are in a wonderful place now looking down and protecting all those that loved you. Rest In Peace Taylor.

Always,

Patrice
Sacramento, CA

To the family and friends of Tayor Behl:

May I please express my deepest condolences and heart felt sympathy to you for your loss. Please remember that even though she may be gone from this place, she will always be with you wherever you go...in your hearts, in your mind, in your memories, and in your soul. I can't fathom the distress you are going though, but I know that I feel the same pain and helplessness and want to know why these things happen as they do. Taylor had many friends, but now she has thousands more... people who didn't know her... people who had never met her.... people who had never spoken to her....people who are selflessly creating websites in memory of her, posting messages on her MySpace.com site, and journals, and countless other places.... and they all do the same thing....They remember her....they honor her...they express their sadness, they share a memory, and they will never forget her...I am one of those people...I will never forget Taylor and she will always be forever in my heart....She was full of life and she was very beautiful...She was truly an Angel..... and now she is where she belongs. She is safe from this world and was chosen to look after her family and friends... to safeguard them from evil, as they continue on...

May God Bless all who know and loved her, family, friends and others alike... May God Bless Taylor Marie Behl....

M. Ortuso-
VA

My deepest of condolences to her family and friends. A friend directed me to her MySpace page Saturday and I spent the next hour crying as I read all the heartfelt messages from those who dearly loved her. My heart goes out to all of you as you mourn the loss of your friend, your family member, the soft soul who touched so many.

Thank you,

Melodie Weir

Unfortunately I did not get to know Taylor, but I would still like to show my respects. I have been following the story from the beginning. My parents get so worried tho I'm 28 because I go on amatuer model shoots [and] meet people [off] of sites and so forth. I do try to do things the safe way, but the [thing] is you never do know. I just hope justice is found for the family. My mother and I cried as we watched the father on TV when they discovered her, and he was talking about the planning of the funeral and he began to break down a little. To lose a child [before] a parent I know is hard only thru my sister's eyes, who lost a daughter under different circumstances. But we send our prayers to the family, and know that she will be watching over you. I could go on and on, but the main thing for the family and in Taylor's honor is to say God bless...

Icey~~~
from MySpace

To Taylor's family,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you. I have an 18 year old sister that started college this year and I too have followed this story from the beginning truly expecting a different outcome. I don't know what I would do if I lost my sister so tragically. You must truly believe Taylor is in a better place and that God has different plans for angels. I couldn't imagine the terror she felt or the thought of never seeing her family and the people she cared so deeply about ever again. Please know that people all over the world are thinking of Taylor. She as well as her family will be in my prayers.

Best wishes,

Angela
San Antonio, Texas

It is so sad to find out that one of our fellow MySpacers has passed on in such a tragic way. My prayers go out to Taylor and her family. May God be with you all. And as for the rest of our fellow MySpacers, please use caution when chatting with someone unknown.

Be safe all.

Fernando Gonzalez

A Letter from Heaven
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say;
But first of all, I'd like to let you know I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above,
Here there are no more tears of sadness, here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight;
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; You were missed while you were gone;
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you badly, you're part of my plan;
There's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things he wished for me to do;
And foremost on that list was to watch over you.
And when you lie in bed at night,
When you think of life on earth and those loving years,
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain,
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish I could tell you all that God has planned,
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over;
I am closer to you now than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was my philosophy, and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give unto you.
If you can help someone in pain or in sorrow;
Then you can say to Got at night "My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented that my life was worthwhile,
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is feeling sad and low;
Just lend a hand to pick them up and on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street;
And you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only a half step behind.
And when it's time to you to go from that body to be free;
Remember you are not going; you are coming home to me.

~unknown author


~Francesca Caviasca
Orlando, FL

As a regular MySpace member AND a mother, my heart goes out to all of Taylor's friends and family. I passed on the missing bulletin when it first came through my list, thinking to myself that this may end in tradgedy but hoping beyond hope that getting out the information would help. I cannot imagine losing my daughter, and I only wish the best for all of you touched by Taylor. It would be wrong at this juncture in time to mention the "justice" I wish bestowed upon the individual who took Taylor from her loved ones, so I will refrain out of respect. My only wish is that something good comes out of all of this outpouring of sorrow and loss. Taylor would have wanted it that way. So remember her smile, and her laugh, and her excitement. Remember the good things so that they may one day overshadow the bad.

Sincerely,

Tonya and Shelby
Raleigh, NC

To the Family -

I think that Taylor would have liked this poem by Raymond Carver.

Late Fragment
And did you get what
you wanted from this life, even so?
I did.
And what did you want?
To call myself beloved, to feel myself
beloved on the earth.

Please know that she is beloved by so many who did not even know her, and especially by all the ones who did.

- Amanda Gay
Vienna, VA

Dear Taylor's Family,

I never met or spoke to your daughter and I didn't hear what had happened until a friend let me know. My heart is breaking in two and I can't stop crying from reading everything everyone has said. I am a mother and I can't help but think that in a couple of years that can be my child. There is no pain like the pain of losing your child. I will be sending a prayer to you and the rest of your family for God to hold you in your time of need. There is so much I want to say but don't know how to express it but know that everyone is thinking of all of you and you are in everyone's prayers.

Thank You,

Dawn

Taylor,

It appears the world has lost greatly
but heaven has gained immeasurably.
Your loved ones needed your wonderful spirit on earth
but your spirit shined so brightly and wonderfully
that God must have realized
He couldn't seem to live another minute without you!

As for loved ones
The people who's lives you touched

They will find a way to go on
eventually one day
being thankful that they knew you at all!

Please tell my father hello and that I miss him!

With love,

JeTamme!

I didn't know Taylor, but she was everyone's daughter, little sister, friend. I literally feel like I can't breathe when I see a picture of her.

"The sky is crying, the streets are full of tears. Rain come down and wash away our fears......
She was made in Heaven... there was Heaven in this World. Now Heaven has taken her back."

My sincere prayers go out to her family and friends.

Bobby in PA

I have been following this tragedy since it aired on Dateline. I am very sorry for what happened to all of you. I hope there will be justice for all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with Taylor, her family and her friends. God Bless.

Joanne
Connecticut

To the family and friends of Taylor Behl:

We are so deeply moved by what has happened to your daughter, your friend, your loved one. There are not enough words to say how sorry we are for your loss. We pray that whoever did this to your daughter, this young, bright happy life, will be found and brought to justice. When we heard the news, we were enraged, outraged and scared out of our minds, because we have children, teenagers no less, whom we also love and adore and would be so totally lost without them and even more so if their leaving this world was by the hand of another.

No amount of trials, will help ease the pain, but hopefully knowing someone so vile will die in prison or get the death penalty, will at least help ease the knowledge that, that person will never harm another soul again. Also the knowlege, if you are religious folks, of knowing he will or they will get his/theirs after they are gone, can help ease another tiny spasm of pain. Turn to your friends and family for support. They can be such a great strength in these times of need.

I cannot even imagine your pain; even now tears well up and my stomach knots up and I/we, do not even know your daughter, or your family. Just hearing and seeing about this type of thing is enough to make one ill.

Our prayers are with you and your family and all of those who knew Taylor and were close to her and even those who weren't.

My deepest condolences. I do not know Taylor but I have been having a hard time spreading the bullitens to honor her memory. I have tried to be there for those that do know her in some way and comfort them. I know she is in heaven watching over everyone that she loves, and I know that this memorial honors her greatly. I wish there was something I could do to ease the suffering that all of you are going thru. All that I can say is to remember her and all the times she was happy. Remember the times she made you laugh. I am sure she would want you to do that. I truly wish there was more I can do for all of you.

I am truly sorry. Taylor was a good woman. I know it from all the people that love her. I will do my best to do her memory great honor. I will do my best to comfort those I am in contact with that knew her.

This is all I can do for you Taylor. This is all I can do for your friends and family. I wish I could do more. My prayers and love are with you all.

ACTIONCHAD

Taylor's Family and Friends,
My heart aches and my soul weeps for your sorrow.

Occasionally, we are graced with the presence of an earthbound angel. They are unable to stay with us for long, but while they do, they bring unprecedented joy and happiness to all they touch. While they are here, we bask in their goodness and marvel at their contribution to the world. When they leave, we are left with the devastation that comes with losing such a wonderful being... but we must remember... the earthbound angels are not ours to keep. They are ours to enjoy, learn from, and behold until they return home.

IN THE ARMS OF AN ANGEL
Last night I dreamt that I could fly,
far beyond my wildest sky,

To a place where memory feels no pain,
where sorrow doesn't know my name.

I touched her hand, I felt her grace,
Her golden light; my upturned face.

And when the Angel's eyes met mine,
I knew I'd touched the hands of time.

For one pure moment, I was me:
Perfect, whole; serenity.

A child of Hope, my final fate,
In the arms of angels,
at Heaven's Gate.

~unknown~
May God charge his Angels to tenderly hold, comfort and guide you through all your sorrow filled days and your darkest nights.

Many Blessings,

Diana Sonntag

I never knew you but I have read about your story. I would just like to say I'm sorry that this happed to you and R.I.P. You are an angel girl. Rememer that.. and I'm sure all your friends and family will see you in heaven.. R.I.P.

Much love,
jennifer from ohio

I didn't know her, but my heart breaks for her family. You will all be in my prayers. She seemed like a beautiful young person full of promise. I wanted to leave this poem because it reminds me of the innocence that she had.
Through The Eyes of a Child
Do you remember when a leaf on a stream was a ship at sea?
We would go sailing you and me.
Fireflies that we caught in a jar,
We dreamed they were shooting stars
The summers would last forever,
Hand in hand we ran together
Where did it go?

Want to see the world once more
Through the eyes of a child
Free and Wild
A miracle in every smile
The eyes of Child I can see
Lord your love for me

Such daydreamers we could almost touch the stars at night
Find your treasure in heaven, burning bright
Did we leave it all behind
If we look can we still find
The summer will last forever
Hand in hand we'll run together
Just you and me

Once again I want to see.....
Through the eyes of a child
Free and Wild
A miracle in every smile
The eyes of Child I can see
Lord your love for me

Dear Mrs Pelasara and Mr Behl,

I wanted to let you know, that Taylor's death is hard on all of us. I was an Au Pair in the US and knew her from the Vienna Starbucks. Last Christmas I gave her German pens; we call them fineliners. She told me once that she liked those. Now everytime I see one I have to think of her. I have never seen a girl so happy about some colored pens. Yesterday night I couldn't sleep, because I had to think that it is her birthday today. What I meant to say is, that, if I already feel terrible, I can't imagine how you must be feeling. I can't be there at the funeral, but I will light a candle tonight for her birthday.

I wish you two the best and hope that her abductor gets the punishment he deserves.

Yours sincerely,

Heide Zink
Germany

Janet and Family,

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. I was stunned when I heard the news. May God grant all of you peace during this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ann Wood
(Anniebananie)

Happy Birthday, Taylor Marie Behl!

We all miss you and love you and know you will always be with us......
I will always remember this day, October 13th, as your day forever more...
May you rest in peace...

M.Ortuso
Northern Virginia

On behalf of my Husband and I, please accept our concolences at the loss of your daughter, Taylor. We hope you like the flowers we sent in honour of her memory.

Mr and Mrs Grant Howell
Roswell, Georgia

Family & Friends of Taylor,

I am so very sorry for your loss. God Bless you.

Lisa,
Ohio

For all her friends and family,

This may be somthing to brighten up your day just a little bit! I'm deeply sorry for your loss. She'll always be with you all!

Stephanie-WI

Eternal Love
To my Dearest Family, somethings I'd like to say,
First of all to let you know that I arrived okay.
I am writing this from heaven where I dwell with God Above
Where there's no more tears or sadness, there is just eternal love.
Please don't be unhappy just because I'm out of sight,
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you, when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said "I welcome You.
Its good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone,
For your dearest family, they will be here later on.
I need you here so badly as part of my big plan.
There's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man."
Then God gave a list of things he wished for me to do,
And most on that list of mine is to watch and care for you
And I will be beside you every day and week and year,
And when you're sad, I am standing there to wipe away the tears.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night.
When I think of my life on earth and all those Loving years,
Because you're only human, they are bound to bring you some tears.
Please do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain,
Remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you of all that God has planned,
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over,
I am closer to you now than I ever was before.
And to my very many freinds, trust God knows what's best,
I'm still not a day away from you, I am just beyond the crest.
There are rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb,
But together we can do it taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you, too.
That as you give unto the world, so the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow or in pain,
Then you can say to God at night, "My day was worthwhile,
Knowing as I passed along the way. I made somebody smile."
So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low,
Just lend a hand to pick him up as your on your way to go.
When you are walking down the street and you've got me on your mind,
I am walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when you feel that
Gentle breeze or the wind upon your face,
That's me giving you a great big hug
or just a soft embrace
And when it is time for you
to go from that body to be free,
Remember you are not going, you are coming here to me.
And I will always love you
From that land up above.
We'll be in touch again soon

P.S God sends his love

To the family and friends of Taylor Marie Behl:

My thoughts are with you. I am deeply sorry for your loss. She seemed to be such a beautiful young women. Once again my thoughts are with you!!!

God Bless

Sincerely,

Cynthia Wyatt
Winchester, CA

To the Mom and Dad of Taylor Behl:

I would like to tell you both how so very sorry we are for your loss. I cannot imagine your loss. I have only one child and cannot fathom him being taken from me. I have followed your pain from the beginning and how I prayed that the outcome would be different. I am so so sorry to both of you. I live in New Kent, Virginia not far from VCU. I looked everyday for Taylor's car during my travels and on the busy road out front of my house. GOD BLESS YOU and all your family members at this time. You will all be forever in my heart.

loving_mom_of_one
New Kent, Virginia

I'm Phil, a Senior Chief in the USN here in Norfolk, and I just wanted to take the time to express my sorrow over Taylor. I have one child, a daughter Amy, who's the joy of my life, and if something happened to her, I would just cease to exist. There's a special place in Hell for the animal who did this. On August 14th, Shellie Carson, a quiet 18 year old girl in my church, was brutally murdered. Her case is unsolved. Her mother and my wife are very good friends, and thru her I found out about an organization here called parents of murdered children. They have helped her a lot. Please take care of yourself, and you are in my prayers.

The National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children - For the Families & Friends of Those Who Have Died By Violence
A list of bereavement support groups compiled by the University of Virginia Chaplaincy Services & Pastoral Education

ASCS (AW) Phil LeCroy

To the Family & Friends of Taylor Behl-

I too was 17 just 2 short years ago, and I can not even begin to imagine the pain and suffering you all are enduring [at this] difficult time. However, I hope you find some comfort knowing you're in the arms of an Amazing Angel now. I'm sure you are well aware of how many lives you're Beautiful Daughter, Friend, & Relative have touched: may that also continue to be of some comfort.

Jennifer Clements
Jacksonville, FL

To the family of Taylor Behl,

My deepest symathies and condolances for your family today. I am a senior at VCU and have followed your daugthers case since it went public. I am so sorry for your loss. We all know Taylor is in a better place now, she's an angel looking over all of us. Somethings just don't make sense as to why they happen yet, they do and its not fair. Your daugther has impacted the whole VCU campus and Richmond community. You have been in my prayers every night since I first found out about the case, and you will continue to be. Please find comfort and assurance that your beautiful daugther will recieve justice. The person who did this to her will pay and recieve what's coming their way. Justice will be served so that this person will never be able to hurt another beautiful young girl again. GOD BLESS!

Love Shireen Chadha (Northern VA)
VCU SENIOR

R.I.P TAYLOR MARIE BEHL (We all love and miss you)

To the Family of Taylor-

I wanted to tell you that I am truly sorry for what has happened. I am sending you all my love and my sorrows for you. I met Taylor on MySpace and she was so sweet and she left me so many comments about my pictures and my daughter's and now I cry everytyme I read them. She always told me she would be by my side. And If I ever needed her, she would be there. She is still in my heart, mind, body, and soul and most of all she is at my side. Again.I am truly sorry.

Amanda
MySpace.com/ForeverSouls21

TO TAYLOR'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS:

I, like so many others, prayed everyday for Taylor's safe return home. I, like so many others, didn't know Taylor personally, but came to know her thru the news, and media. She became a part of our daily lives. We all hurried home in hopes of turning on the TV to find out that she had been found alive and safe. And then the day comes when we all get the news that no one wanted to hear, that she was found murdered. Sometimes our will is not that of God's. He had another plan for Taylor. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family that you will lean on the Lord for Strength and understanding so He can lead you through this overwhelming loss.

Kathie
Loris, South Carolina

I never had the opportunity to know Taylor. I too heard of her story through myspace.com. The overflow of support of people from all over the country, especially on myspace really is incredible. Over the past month I felt like I had gotten to known her and I prayed for her safe return everyday. I am so, so sorry for your loss and am deeply saddened. I cried when I heard the news. I hope that you can all begin the healing process. Missing her will never stop, I understand that. Know that there is someone here whose heart you will always be in.

Rest in Peace Taylor Behl.

Michelle Palumbo