And then came the stunned and heartfelt replies:

Oh my God....Chris, please know and let Ed know that you are all in my prayers and that I pray also that they catch the guy(s) who did this. If you need to talk or anything...please don't hesitate to email me!!!!

Special huggs to you both...

Doje (Jodi)

I'm sure I speak for both of us when I say how shocked and saddened we are by this whole thing. If there's anything we can do for either of you that's within our abilities, please let us know and we'll be happy to help out any way we can. Our hearts go out to you both and to those touched by Annie's life.

James E. Hartman | Austin, Texas

Rachel came on channel this morning and told us about the tragic death of your daughter. And I wanted to pass on a BIG HUG for both of you. its times like this that remind us of some of the good things about the net, in that we can at least let people know we are thinking about them and know it will get there in a timely manner.

HUGS
!woeM
Alvin also passes on condolences
HUGS

Oh, dear God, Chris!

I am so shocked and sorry and upset for you both. Every day we hear or read about tragic, senseless deaths, and we shake our heads at the horror of it. But to have a friend have to live through that horror is just heartbreaking. My utmost condolences to you and Ed. May I please have your mail address so I can send a card?

With heavy heart for you both,
Trish

Chris,

I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to send that message to everyone, just you and Ed. Sitting here stunned and heartbroken for you. Not a month ago Ed and I were chatting and he was telling me about Annie. He was bragging about her, and we ended up joking about kids that age, and their priorities/choices. It's a tragedy that Annie didn't get the chance to fulfill all the promise she had inside her.

My deepest, deepest sympathy to you and yours and to all who'd known and loved her. Sincerely,

Trish

Chris,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything at all that I can do. You and Ed are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary