“She loved playing dress-up, all her little Halloween costumes and her princess stuff I got her. She liked anything girly

“her daughter was unrecognizable after suffering severe facial injuries

“she wasn't taken seriously

“felt in my heart that she couldn’t balance the demands of the press secretary job with being the best mom my two young children deserve

“she talks to God "a lot" about forgiving her daughter’s killer

“He had a contagious personality, an incredible sense of humor, and a way of bringing laughter and joy to the people around him. His presence will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and everyone whose life was touched by knowing him.

“spend more time with her beautiful young children and family

“ray of sunshine to his family and those around him, active in the school community and quick to help with any request.