Kelsey S. Briggs - Online Memorial Website

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I've read a lot of these posts and I've seen how this story has affected so many people. I'm not going to assume that this has affected me more than anyone else because it appears that it hasn't...everyone else's heart appears to be as broken as mine. I heard of this story for the first time this eveningt....and it is now in the middle of the night. I can't sleep, I can't stop crying, I can't get this baby off my mind...I can't stop thinking about the fear she felt of people who she was supposed to be able to trust. These are the people who was supposed to love her, care for her, adore her, spoil her, and protect her from all the hurt and pain in the world...not cause it! I can't stop thinking about what she endured all those months...but mostly what that poor baby went through on Oct 11...and what was going through her mind...and how could her mother allow that to happen?!?!?! How could any person treat a baby so cruel??? It's driving me crazy. This is so horrific...and uncomprehensable! I'm traumatized by this...but the sad truth is that this baby lived it!! I would give anything to hold that baby tightly in my arms, gently stroke her hair, give her little butterfly kisses on her forehead, and tell her how much love I have in my heart for her. I close my eyes and I imagine it...that beautful baby running through her flower bed chasing her little puppy dog....smiling and laughing....and then picking her up with a big hug... and I open my eyes to the tragic truth that it's too late. I am sad, I am angry, my heart is so full of love and hate at the same time.... and I don't know how to contain this so please forgive my ranting.

 

I am a divorced 38 year old mother of 3 daughters and my eldest has an 11 month old daughter. I pray my daughter, who is 20, will be careful as to who she subjects my little Ladybug to...and have made her aware of this story. I can't tell you how sorry I am for your tragic loss and how your hearts must ache for Kelsey everday. I can't imagine your loss. I commend you for the strength you have to stand up for her and every other child in this country. Kelsey is loved by so many now...and she will never be forgotten. 

 

Dear Lord, thank you for blessing this world with Kelsey, a beautiful baby girl. Thank you, Lord, for saving her from the abuse and pain that our government failed to protect her from.  Thank you, Lord...for givng Kelsey a home that is full of love and peace.

i dont know what to say.

i never knew you

but you have touched my life still.

im glad the lord didnt make you suffer any longer

but its so sad you had to go.

i have a growing hate for your mother though.

i know that is unfair, but i once was like you

maybe not as young, but i was  abused as a kid.

i hated my mother for the longest time, because he would beat me

and she would think it that i did something wrong or i didnt do something right,

and actually i was just being a kid. lucky for me, my mother "snapped" out of it...

before the lord asked me to come home.

God Bless.

<3

 

to be taken at such a young age is cruel! to have had to endure what this poor little darling went through must have been hell. my heart goes out Kelseys father and all of those who loved her like she should have been loved. i have a daughter who was born in 2002 and i can not for one minute imagine ever hurting my baby. I am sorry for  what your family has been through, i cannot comprehend how someone could be so cruel to a child she was still a baby. Kelsey will always be remembered!

may your little soul rest in peace and watch over your Daddy.  You truly are a beautiful little angel. Rest in peace sweet heart.

 

-xxxx-

 

I am so sorry for your familys loss, this story truly touched me. 

 

Kelsey you are such a beautiful little girl, although I've never met you you will now always be in my heart.  My son, Troy is two and he looks a bit like you.  I know you're all better up there in Heaven. 

kelsey i never had the plesure of looking at your beautiful little face but you've touched my heart r.i.p gods little angel your in a place were no one can hurt you again please take good care of her lord xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

What a tragedy of a beautiful little girl.  Thanks to the website of YouTube, and other media more people may become more aware of child abuse that is happening in our own neighborhoods.   As a father of two small children, there is no telling what I would do to the person that would hurt my children.   (I would probably go to prison for my actions.)  I am a funeral director and I deal with death and grieving family’s everyday.  But situations like Kelsey’s, I never get over.  May the Lord bless and comfort Kelsey’s family, and everyone that knew her.

 

Matthew 19:13-15:    13  Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them.

 14  Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." 15  When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there.

My cousin sent me this video on Myspace and after watching it i sat on my couch crying my eyes out. I dont know how someone would hurt such a beautiful girl. This story has touched me in sooo many ways.  You didnt deserve what happened to you.

 

I hope you RIP lil one. Your in a better place with God. Continue to watch and protect your family every chance you get.

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. NO ONE DESERVE TO HAVE THE CHILD TAKIN FROM THEM IN THE WAY SHE WAS TAKIN FROM YOU. SHE IS A BEAUITFUL LITTLE GIRL. I HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS REMEMBER SHE LOVES AND IS STILL WITH YOU. I HAVE 3 KIDS AND I CANT EVEN BEGIN TO THINK OF WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE IF SOMETHING HAPPENED TO ONE OF THEM. I SAW THE VIDEO ON MY SPACE AND IT TOUCHED ME IN A WAY I NEVER THOUGHT A VIDEO COULD. JUST KNOW U AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE A VERY SPECIAL ANGEL LOOKING OUT FOR U THAT LOVES U VERY MUCH.

I spend alot of time with children at Head Start and I have a 3 year old little boy. It hurts me so when I read in the papers or see on TV that another child has been abused, injured, or killed. There needs to be more done. There needs to be more awareness, and people need to know what to do when it comes to someone close being abused. I know my grandmother tried for years to get me away from my stepdad and had no luck with CYS. I am very aware of abuse, having it happen to me, and I question everything when it comes to my own son and other children at his school!!! I hope that your family Kelsey has found a little peace and that you are smiling down on your family. It is sad that children are so forgiving and love their parents no matter what. They DO NOT know what is happening to them is not normal...STOP IT!!! If you don't want your children or can't take care of them give them to someone who does want them. WALK into a  hospital and hand them your child....NO QUESTIONS asked.

I have never heard of this story until it was posted on myspace bulletin board.  I have 2 small children of my own, a 5 year old and 3 year old little girl.  I watched that video and couldnt' stop crying. As I'm watching it I'm looking at my children sitting watching TV and I could never imagine hurting my children or anybody else hurting them.  Only a monster could do that. As a mom the love that I feel for my kids is unimaginable.  I am so sorry that you had to go thru this.  But Kelsey is in a better place where no body can ever hurt her again. Lance, I am sorry for your lose. I am going thru a divorce and we have shared physical custody of our two children and when I dont' have them I feel like a part of my heart is missing.  My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.  I will definately remember your little angel.  Please be strong for your little girl, she would want you to be. Thank you for serving and protecting our country. Be safe.  God Bless and take care.

I watched this video and the other videos.   They made me cry and it hurts to see to know that a little angel like your self had to go so soon...I have a son that is going to be 2 and I can not imagine life without him.  And for you to leave so soon that is so sad it breaks my heart..God bless you, Kelsey and may you rest in sweet peace, sweet darling angel baby...

Kelsey,

  I just watched your video and can't stop crying.  How someone could hurt a child is beyond me.  I have three children of my own.  A six year old, a two year old and a one year old.  I could not imagine someone hurting them.  You endured so much in your little life.  It saddens me that no one protected you.  But now you are with God were no one can hurt you anymore.  RIP little angel and watch over your family, God bless them and be with them.

Kelsey and Family,

Knowing your story has helped me in so many ways. My children (ages 4 & 2) are in an abusive home with their father. I look at Kelsey every day and I feel like I've lost my own child. I cry knowing what she had went through and knowing that my children are enduring the same pain and hurt. I feel blessed to know someone who has expressed this emotion and is willing to share such an angel. Kelsey has lifted my heart and she and my children have given me more strength to go on with life more than anything in the world. To know that there are other people in the world who have been through the same situation that I'm going through makes it hurt just a little bit more. Knowing that you and I both feel the same pain, makes me cry each and every time I look back on this.

 

Kelsey, Keep Daddy safe. By looking thru your pictures, You can see it in Daddy's eyes, He deeply loves you. You are a beautiful, bright shiney star and angel with God's love and arms to protect you now. No one will ever hurt you again. You are forever in my heart, thoughts and prayers. You have given me strength to fight for my children. To know what it's like to love something so much and fight for it, All I can say is THANK YOU.

 

Your family and Kelsey are in my thoughts and prayers constantly....

God Bless you all..

Happy 5th birthday Kelsey.  I am really sad you are not here to celebrate your birthday with your family.  Rest in peace sweet angel, you are safe now and no one can ever hurt you again.  Jesus will always be with you. 

 may god bless you always

To the family of Kelsey my heart goes out to you. What courage it takes for you to stand and be attacked on top of the grief and sorrow already suffered. Thank you for standing up for children who cannot speak for themselves. It is a great thing you are doing.

To Lance I want to say i am a veteran and i know the sacrifices of war. Thank you for serving our great country. I pray that you know true peace in your heart. You gave so much more than anyone should.

God Bless and Keep you all!

God Bless those of you who are keeping the memory of Kelsey alive. God Bless those of you who fought to help Kelsey and loved her to her death. Truly loved her... God works in ways we will never fully understand. But to lose a child, grandchild, cousin, neice, etc.. is pain that I can only imagine. And my heart felt sympathy goes out to you through and through! I believe that God took precious Kelsey to heaven to help open people's eyes about the severity of child abuse. I am sorry it was your loved one, but in looking at what has become of the laws and the awareness is unspeakable. Think of all the children you may have helped get a second chance, that is complete heroic of you and your family.

 

Kelsey's story has touched my heart so deeply. I just graduated from the Criminal Justice program and my main interest to stop crimes against children. I wish I would have known about this sweet little angel I would have shouted her name through mountain tops to get the word out. I hope someday I will have as big as impact on someone's life in helping them as Kelsey had on my life. By showing me how important awareness is, by showing me some of what I already knew about our court systems. God bless you!

 

I don't know you, but there is a love so deep in my heart for all of you! Thank you for working as hard as you are to keep this precious angel's memory alive. Kelsey I love you!

Dear Little Angel, you rest in God's arms now, and all that you have endured will in the end not go unpunished. The Lord will make sure of this! I pray for all the ones that have to endure such pains, and today I saw your beautiful face on myspace. I cried and I am still crying. Sweet angel, you are a beauty, and I know that you are happier and healthier where you are. Watch over daddy while he is fighting bravely for a freedom that you did not get the chance to enjoy! I want to say to the family, the real family, thank you so much for fighting for her, the laws that have been passed did not help her, but they will help many in the same situation! My prayers are with you always.

She was a beautiful little girl. Theres no doubt about that. Something very special about her. I' ve watched the story a few times now on myspace and I always cry my eyes out. My daughter was just released from the hospital today. She is being treated for MRSA. It was amazing that this story was reposted today for me to see agian. It makes me take a deep breath and then i sigh and realize how incredibly lucky i am to have her in my life each and every day :) I just wish Kelsey could still be in her fathers life. But she is definitly served a purpose here on earth and has obviously touched many hearts. I know mine has been touched deeply. I lit a candle and prayed for her and her family she left behind. MUCH LOVE

I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Kelsey was a beautiful little girl and didn't deserve the hell she went through in her short life.  Ever since I saw the video on myspace I haven't been able to get Kelsey off my mind.  I cried and cried thinking of what she endured. It breaks my heart to think that children out there are going through these same horrible things and the state doesn't know or they aren't doing anything to change it. I can take comfort knowing Kelsey is safe now and will never be hurt again.  God's purpose for her is to help others, which makes her a very special angel.  My thoughts and prayers are with her family. God bless you all and most of all little Kelsey.

After reading your heartbreaking story the tears wouldn't stop. I found a speacial place in my heart for you kelsey and your family, espeacialy your daddy. You were a gorgeous little girl and did not deserve any of this. No one will every understand why such horrible things happen but your with God now and will never hurt again. I send my deepest condolences out to all of kelseys family, including those who hurt her. As kelsey is in Gods hands now so are they. I pray that more people become aware of child abuse and how serious it really is. Kelsey definatley had a purpose on earth and now in heaven. Rest In Peace Angel and God Bless your family for being so strong and positive

I seen a video clip today on myspace from utube and when i first seen it i cried my eyes and i had everyone in my household watch it with me and and i watched it over and over again i realize that there are a lot of children out there that need help and love and now seeing your story kelsey made me want to help out other children, because i know that's what you would have wanted from everyone just a little help. So now i am here to tell you that i promise you that i will do my hardest to help other children get through what you went through. May you rest in peace kelsey.

I just saw the video on youtube.  I used to do child protection work...this is the main reason I stopped.  I couldnt stand working with parents who didnt want to change, or with mothers who stayed with the wrong men instead of making sure their children came first.  The work, well, It's too heart breaking.  I feel terrible about this and I'm sure I'll be thinking about it all night.  Her poor family, her poor father.  This is so unfair to kelsey but also to her family who will never be able to watch her grow.  From the bottom of my hear, I am so sorry...

My name is Amanda and i recently viewed a bulletin that had Kelseys video at the end. I balled my eyes out and told every person i have talked to Kelseys story and many cry. I have 2 children of my own. A 2 year old and a 1 year and I can honestly say that i can not even imagine what it would feel like to have some one take there precious lives away from me. My prayers are with all of you. My nephew was 7 months old when he passed away from S.I.D.S and I pray that the 2 of them will meet in heaven. Your story has touched my heart in more ways then one can describe. Prayers be with you!

I was physically abused when i was 10 untill i was 16 by my biological father. im now 17 and in foster care, but my father is still free and has not paid for the abuse and pain he caused me. Through Gods power i survived,and became stronger. Words can not describe how terrible i feel that Kelsey was not able to survive and grow. That not only did she have to endure pain but to go through abuse that young. For me to be older was difficult, i cant imagine how a little girl must have felt. I will keep Kelsey in my thoughts and prayers and can only hope that the abuse of children will stop! And i dont think her step father and mother got the time they deserved, to kill a baby a life sentence i beleive is to short!

I have done extensive research on your case. How sad that your death became the result of a battle between your mother and your father's family? Maybe if they didn't concentrate so much on battling with each other, they could have seen the truth of what was really going on. Maybe your family could have saved you. They could have seen the true prepratrator before it was too late. I am truly saddened by your story and how it came to be, but God felt it was time for you to be with Him and that is the only answer. Be with HIM now, for you are safe. Watch over all the children and know you are their angel. I will never forget your story. You are truly an angel and will never be forgotten.

Wow, Kelsey is a beautiful little girl. I had something sweet and consoling to write here, but I'm speechless when it comes down to it. I am so very sorry that you lost such a sweet child, but sometimes it seems that God puts them here only briefly, just long enough to leave footprints. She is so beautiful, and so many children are unbelievably lucky to have such a dedicated angel.

 

My prayers go out that God heals your hearts and that He walks with this little girl as she saves lives through her death. Stumbling across Kelsey's story was a stunning reminder that everyone has a purpose, as painful as it may be.

 

May God care for you as you wake and pass each day, and may He strengthen you with every moment.

Speechless.... There's nothing that i could say that will comfort a broken heart, nor make the pain go away forever. I work for a small yet very intense law firm and though I should be working instead i've been on myspace, and youtube glued to the screen for almost 5 hours regarding this tragic loss.... It amazes me the stupitity of "some" people. She was so innocent & so helpless how could anyone begin to fathom putting her in such danger! Well she will no longer have to wake up from night terrors, or worry about what will happen while in the possession of a dangerous environment. I hope her mother's appeal is denied...she deserves to sit in jail and think about what she subjected her OWN child to.  I hope there is satisfaction in the families eyes that her story has been and is now as we speak educating the world. However, there will never be any satisfaction from a tragic loss as this....

 

Sincerely,

crushed

I  saw the Kelsey Briggs story on my profile on my space a friend had posted it there.As I watched it i just cried many tears for this little girl. How could any mother let anybody hurt their babies like this. and then claim they loved them with all their hearts but not even hear cries for help or even see her hurt. I am glad both the mother and father  is in jail and think they both should have gotten longer time for this crime. At the beginning  you see this happy baby so full of life and high spirit and loved her daddy and daddy loving his angel.It was the best  moment had ever seen. I cant even begin to imagine what Lance Briggs is going through right now with this loss. And Kathie Briggs who fought so hard to save this little girl and nobody listened til it was to late. My thoughts and prayers  are with you both. But please remember that God is with you both and lean on him and he will help you with your anger  and bitterness and give you peace and joy knowing that she is with God and the angels and  cannot be hurt any more.  May God Bless You both!!!

How life moves in a way we dont understand. What a beauitful little girl, who had no idea of her reason for being, but to love and to be loved.

I used to work in the social services industry and you think that your heart can no longer break or cry with what i have seen and tried to prevent.

Prevention is the way as is awareness to the community of what to be aware of.

Kelsey - I wish you didnt have to suffer the way you did. I wish your father had been able to have you with him now.

I wish people knew the most precious gift of the world and in your life, is the life of a child - it is a blessing that nothing in this world compares too.

I wish your father peace in his heart for the loss of your beautiful smile in his life.

Thank you for this awareness, the only way to stop child abuse is to make people aware of it and educate - to ensure prevention.

She smiling at us and guiding this from her own special place - she is free x

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Kelsey, you will always have a special place in my heart. You did not deserve what happened. You and your family will always be in my prayers. I hope to see you in Heaven. Thank you for being so strong. You will be missed greatly. Rest in peace Baby Girl, Love You.

Rest in peace little angel

                                  

                    You will always have a big place in my heart.

Love from me

                                

My name is Julie, I come from Norway, and would like to send you a little message.

I have just seen your video, and I have cried the last hour.

You have to remember that you was a brave little girl, and because off that you have allready helped a lot of children. Just remember that.

You will allways bee in my heart<3

And to your family, I promise to pray for all of you<3

Rest in peace dear Kelsey, the worlds most beatifull angel<3<3

Love from me...

Hi my name is Kelly, I left the last message, because I lost the message before it. This is what it said.

 

Hello My name is Kelly. I'm 17 years old and I was born on December 28th. The same as Kelsey. Now I have a beautiful little angel to share my birthday with. I'm honord.My heart goes out to Lance and the rest of the Briggs family. I was looking at a myspace bulliten about child abuse, and at the end was a video. The video of Kelsey's story. By the time the video was over, I was crying. Lance when you wake up in the morning and go to bed at night, think about how Kelsy's in a better place. She can no longer be hurt. She is in God's hands. The days you wake up and don't think you can take it any longer, remember that day there will only be one set of foot prints in the sand, and that one day you will get to see your beautiful baby again. Always know she is watching over you. Helping you stay strong. You were her hero and now she is the hero of thousands. I now consider her one of my heros. This story touched me deeply. Now I will pass it on, so it can touch many many more. Thank you again for sharing this story with me. Kelsey, Lance, and the whole Briggs family, you will be in my thoughts and prayrs, forever and always. If I can help in ANY way please contact me( dixie_chick1416@yahoo.com). thank you once more for sharing and touching my heart with this story.

  Much love, thoughts and prayrs, Kelly

 

 RIP Kelsey Briggs, you precious litle angel.

Sorry about the end of the last message. so if you need anything please contact me at dixie_chick1416@yahoo.com Thank you again for sharing and touching my heart with the story             Much love, thoughts, and prayrs to the family, Kelly

How someone could harm another, especially a child, is heart wrenching. Kelseys story really touches home with me. I was abused as a child by my mother. Although I did not have the demise Kelsey did, it still hurts very much to this day, to live with the memories. It's so unfortunate that Kelsey had to be taken from this Earth for justice to be met. I'm sure she is looking down and giving the world that big beautiful smile because she is out of harms way now. Nothing will ever change the heartache felt by her Daddy and family, but knowing that she will be living in eternal happiness and peace; running, playing and enjoying the childhood she should have gotten, can set our hearts at ease. Such a precious angel you are, Kelsey. Someday Daddy will be with you again and someday I too, will be able to meet an innocent little angel who touched so many. Rest comfortably Kelsey, no one can hurt you anymore!

 Erin

hey there baby girl i have a little girl your age and i could not even amagine anyone hurting my little one,but you made my heart crumble when i seen your stories and videos the pain you went thought is just too much for me to even watch anymore you should have lived a long and playfull life i put all my prayers to you and as i dont know you but i feel alot of pain as if i did.and to your daddy i give you all the love of my heart and let god be with you both.my daughter is only 2 and i could see her pain when she watched a video with me i explained what had happened and it was like she could understand.for all the children and people out there that have passed cause of abuse rip cause there with god there are no harm.............................all my love kelsey hunnie i may not have known you but you have touched my family in many ways...................... 

U will live i many pepoles heart 4 EVER!!

Hi!

I´m a a mother of my first child a boy of seven month, i live in sweden, and i was so moved by kelseys story, i got the video sent to me and i will send it to all my friens, if that somehow through that can help only one child, kelsey did not die for nothing. My hart goes out to her father and the rest of the family.. why would anyone do this to a child? And how could it happen? I belive that those who die becomes the stars we see at heven at night, and that they are watching over us, and i know the she smiles at her family from up there.

Lots of love to all of you and aspecilly for you kelsey.

Dear Kelsey sweetheart!

I have a girl in the same age as you when you where stil here...

Wish I could have taken you in my arms to protect you from all evil and pain!

I will have you in my heart and mind for the rest of my life.

Rest in Peace little angel!

 

I saw your video, a friend sent it to me, and my heart broke. I can't belive how anyone can threat such a sweet little girl, like you, that way. I put your video on my myspace site so everyone can hear your story and help other children like you. I have a girl around your age and i can't inmagien what i would do if it happend to her. Rest in peace, sweet little Kelsey. God bless you and your familie. All my love  Sólfríd, from the Faroe Island XXX

I too watched your story on youtube, twice, and bawled both times.  You have impacted my life forever.  I the message of that video will forever guide my actions and thoughts.  I will fight for you.  Good job babe!    
Michelle

Kelsey's family are in my prayers. I can not imagine anyone hurting a child much less a mother allowing her child to hurt. Kelsey was the same age as my oldest son and I can never imagine this happening to him. I can not even begin to imagine what her father and other family is going through. But Kelsey is protected by God now and no one will ever hurt her again. With love you are in my prayers...

Kelsey history has made it to Norway. I from Norway and got an email today about her. I'm so sorry for your lost, I cant belive that peopel can hurt childre. They are the most innocent people that excist in the world... She will never be forgotten and the things that you do now will help many many children..

 

love Jane from Norway

I DON'T USUALLY OPEN RANDOM EMAIL STORIES BUT SOMETHING MADE ME OPEN THE ONE ABOUT KELSEY. I WAS IMMEDIATELY DRAWN IN BY THE PHOTOS OF HER WITH HER DAD. THEY ARE SO SIMILAR TO OUR PHOTOS OF ME WITH OUR 18M OLD DAUGHTER. IN FACT OUR DAUGHTERS LOOK SO MUCH ALIKE IN SOME PICS! I DIDN'T KNOW WHERE THE STORY WAS GOING BUT WAS RIVITED TO THE COMPUTER. BEFORE I KNEW IT I WAS IN TEARS! MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER LEFT THE NEXT DAY(LAST NIGHT) FOR THE WEEKEND. IT LEFT ME WITH THIS FEELING OF LOSS AND I CAN'T GET KELSEY AND HER DAD OUT OF MY MIND! I CAN'T IMAGINE HIS AND HIS FAMILIES' PAIN! IT'S CRAZY BUT I MISS THE HUGS AND KISSES LIKE NEVER BEFORE. I WELCOME HER DAD AND FAMILY TO HUG MY DAUGHTER IF EVER THEY FEEL THE NEED! MAYBE THAT WOULD BE TOO PAINFULL BUT IT WAS THE FIRST THING THAT CAME TO MY MIND THAT I COULD OFFER BESIDES MY SYMPATHY! I HOPE YOU FIND PEACE! REST LITTLE KELSEY!

Kelsey I didnt get to meet you but I wish I could of you looked so happy I cant believe your mommy let you go through this she didint have a heart seeing her baby get hurt and being so obvious, but karma will get her back for everything you suffer and I think your step-father should have gotten death row cuz what  he did was awful. Rest in peace sweet little angel no more ters your safe in gods hands and now you can watch over your daddy that loves you very much!!!