Dec.'2001
"It has been 7 years since the murderers took my daughter's life, though it feels like yesterday! No day goes by that I do not think of her and try to understand. It is very hard to accept. My soul burns red with pain, no longer will I touch her face, give her a hug, hear her laugh or see her smile. God what have I done so wrong to have her stolen from my arms?
She was just beginning; I have a ripping, raging, searing ache in my stomach. Reasons have not been found as I search for why she is gone. She is present in my soul, lost in my confusion. I'm struggling for truth why she is no longer here. So much I have learned, so much I have LOST!
She loved her family most of all but shared herself with all that called, with no prejudice or hate- but accepted her life on faith. Her life was short but full of love for family, friends, and God above. So short a time with us, no time to fill her dreams.
Arica's gone away, a star in Heaven I know this to be true. Memories of her are wonderful, a perfect vision of life that's free.
My daughter you were, my daughter you'll always be
and One- that is Us- You and Me.
I Love You and Miss You"~~~~~~~Mom
"Arica Schneider was a girl I have known for years. When the news came in I could not believe my ears. Two young souls taken away. I will never see this as something justifiable, something that was left up to "fate." People keep telling me that "even bad things happen for a reason." I believe that's their way of denying something this awful. To me, there will never be a reason good enough and two lives are just gone.
My heart goes out to the family and close friends of both victims. To who or whomever committed such a heinous crime as this, there is no doubt in my mind that you will be caught. All I can ask for is that you live the pain of your victims and if not put to death, live the same day over and over and over until your death. Hell is going to call your name sooner or later. Both of you will be missed and never forgotten."
~~~~~~~Ashley M.
Last Updated: July 4, 2009
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Arica Lynn Schneider Memorial Fund
11 Brookview Lane
Troy, New York 12180
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Christmas was our most joyous occasion...NO More!
One of the most difficult experiences anyone will ever have to face is losing a daughter or son by murder; many do not want us to talk about it. Therefore, we go through the pain somewhat alone, thinking are our feelings, reactions normal, will we ever find some meaning in life again.
There are no easy answers to questions: will the pain lessen; will there ever again be a joyous Christmas?
The impact of the death of our daughter, Arica, caused our world to be shattered and will never be the same. There will always be a void, there will always be sadness, anything can trigger it. Violent death brings anger so intense it scares you.
Our most difficult times out of 365 days a year, unfortunately, are lumped into 69 successive days; this is hard to take. Arica’s birthday, November 18, a week later running into Thanksgiving, hustle of December-Christmas, Happy New Year isn’t happy, the anniversary of her death-January 25th. This brings such sorrow and confusion into these important dates.
Another month gone marked by Christmas Day the 25th, creating more anger, pain, confusion, helplessness, heartaches, crying, nightmares.
PLEASE, PLEASE, if you know anything help us!
To our daughter Arica, we love you and miss you very much, words cannot explain.
With all of our love!
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Arica's Mom
Arica "Eeka" Lynn Schneider
