5/18/04
	Well done Matt!
	Seeing all the photos of Tara has evoked every emotion in me. I have thought about who I am today
	because of the deposit your family (Virginia) had made in my life. It was always a joy to baby-sit
	Tara. She was very easy going and HAPPY! Adam was the same. I am now 36, married for 15 years
	with three daughters. I am a better father and husband because of the time I spent with Virginia.
	As a parent I hurt for her. I could not even begin to know what she goes through. I have wanted to
	call her many times, but what would I say? She has left a lasting impression on me. I thank you for
	the photos. I pray that God will continue to hold the family in his hands. Today I heard the hymn
	"Because he lives, I can face tomorrow", with tears in my eyes I tell you this is the only way
	anybody could get through this.
	Blessings On You,
	Frank Perdichizzi
	Texas
	Tara's & Adam's favorite Babysitter (haha)

	5/18/04
	Dear Virgina,
	You may remember me not by this name but by my previous one "Perdichizzi". Our daughters use to
	play together and my son Frankie was always over at over at your home  when you lived in Bonanza. 
	I cannot begin to express my deepest sympathy of your loss of Tara she was always such a sweet 
	little girl as remember her, I did not have the opportunity to see her as the beautiful young woman 
	she became. I only remember the cute  angelic face of a skinny little girl who always seemed so shy.
	I remember getting the call from Frankie when I lived out west and he had heard it from someone hear
	in Georgia  (he lives in Texas). I recently saw something on the TV about her and they told of her
	web site. I was so glad to to able to reach out to you and to tell you that you and your Family had
	been in my prayers since this awful tragedy. I can only imagine the void in your life, the emptiness
	and all that comes along with it!
	I never got to know you very well except in passing, please know you and your Family are and will
	continue to be in my prayers and thoughts.
	May the Good Lord give you the strength and the healing you will need to continue on!
	Sincerely ( from my heart)
	Charlene "Perdichizzi" Ponder

	5/18/04
	To the family of Tara Baker,
	I just wanted to let you know that my heart goes out to you all. As a
	parent, I cannot begin to imagine the pain and anguish that you have gone
	through and continue to go through. I want you to know that your family is
	in our hearts and prayers. We also pray that the animal that did this to
	your beautiful daughter is caught and justice will be served. I know there
	are no words that can ease your pain. I only hope that your faith can carry
	you through.
	Lynn B.
	Summerville, GA

	5/17/04
	Hi, Matt!

	My name is Angela Newton, formerly Angela Barnes. Tara and I were in homeroom together, and my
	sister Christy was in her Chemistry class, at Lovejoy High School during our time there. I have not
	had a way of contacting the family to pay my respects since I heard of her death, until now.
  
	Tara was such a beautiful young lady. She was an excellent example of who a Christian woman should
	be. She never waivered in her faith. As it happens for most Christians, we can become discouraged at
	times in our journey of faith. But, it never failed that Tara always had a way of just lifting me up
	when I felt discouraged. I have some pictures of us from school and I will cherish those for the
	rest of my life.  

	Please pass along my love and prayers to the family. God bless you all and may the peace that passes
	all understanding fill your hearts and comfort you until Jesus returns.

	Love and prayers always,
	Angela Barnes-Newton

	5/17/04
	I TRIED TO SEND AN E-MAIL EARLIER BUT THERE WERE SOME PROBLEMS.
	I SAW TARA ON CHANNEL 2 LAST NIGHT AND IT JUST REALLY UPSET ME THAT THIS
	COULD HAPPEN TO SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PERSON. AND FROM THE PICTURES I SAW
	THAT SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL AS A BABY ALSO.
	I HOPE YOU FIND OUT WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS AND EXACTLY WHAT 
	HAPPENED. I WANT CLOSURE FOR YOU. TARA WOULD BE SO PROUD OF THIS WEBSITE.
	IT IS A GREAT TRIBUTE TO HER. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK FOR TARA.
	CHRISTI J.
	DUBLIN, GA.

	5/17/04
	TO THE FAMILY OF MS. TARA BAKER, LOSING A CHILD IS ONE OF THE HARDEST
	THINGS IN LIFE TO ACCEPT. KNOWING THAT GOD LOVED THAT CHILD BETTER THAN
	WE COULD EVER HAVE LOVED THEM IS THE ONLY THING THAT CAN COMFORT YOUR
	HEART. I ALSO LOST A CHILD TO VIOLENCE, WE MISS THEM DAILY, BUT KNOWING
	THAT THEY NOW HAVE THE PEACE OF GOD IS A TRUE BLESSING BY ITSELF.
	PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS,
	IN HIS NAME
	RITA B.

	5/16/04
	Hello:
	I saw your concerns on TV-2. moments ago. I will keep eyes and ears. Thanks for
	this site.
	John
 
	5/16/04
	Just wanted you to know that I finally got around to checking this out---It's
	GREAT.....  Your family works so hard to get closure, yet remember her and
	her beautiful smile. You are blessed to have such a beautiful daughter and she
	is lucky to have such a strong and loving family. I admire you guys so much.
	KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

	JAN CASH  (FROM SUPERIOR BOOKKEEPING)

	5/14/04
	Dear Matt,
	The website is a wonderful tribute to Tara! It takes a lot of time and more importantly...love to do
	something like this. It will definatly help carry on her memory. While in college my friend and
	classmate Andy Huff and I got to cover Tara's story for the campus news station. We got to meet the
	family and we were both touched by the story. Could you pass the following on to them? Thanks.
	Chris Rosenthal

	5/13/04
	To the Baker Family,
	Hello, My name is Brandi (Byrd) Gunnin. I also went to New Hope Baptist
	church with Tara and grew along with her in the youth group. There are
	so many precious memories I have of Tara and her beautiful smile and
	gentle heart. We all went on a senior cruise togther and I still like to
	look back at the pictures to remember my friend. She thought I was
	absolutely nuts when I dragged her off the bus and started taking
	pictures of us all on the beach before our ship departed. However, I am
	the lucky one now, because I can look back and remember her sweet face.
	This is such a tragedy and injustice. Tara was the last person on earth
	who deserved this. But I can look back and know full hearted, that Tara
	is at the most beautiful beach, in the most beautiful place, where no
	one can harm or hurt her. She is God's beautiful (SOUTHERN!!!!) Angel.
	And Tara is at God's side. And when I think of it that way, what more could
	a person ask for! Justice will be served in God's time. For now we just
	need to watch the sky and see the beauty of Tara through the southern
	sunsets and know that she is with peace in God and we need to be at
	peace with that.
	In His Love, Brandi

	5/13/04
	Dear Tara's Family, 
	        I don't really know where to begin. I am so thankful that you made this website. After I
	read all of the news letters, and e-mails Tara's death has become more real to me this week, than it
	has in the three years she has been gone. I was in the same youth group as Tara at New Hope Baptist
	Church. Tara was such a friendly and compassionate person. She always made me laugh. Tara truly
	loved her family, she always showed me and Courtney her new pictures of her sister and brothers. I
	wasn't able to spend a lot of time with Tara through high school because I moved. The last time I
	saw Tara was about three months before she was taken from us. Tara came over to our friend
	Courtney's house. Tara, Courtney, and I just talked and laughed all day. She was telling me about
	her boyfriend Chris, and how she was still going to be a lawyer. We had so much fun that day just
	hanging out!! That is how I remember Tara, just laughing and smiling all the time. 
	        I can't even imagine what your family is going through right now. I pray that the police
	will be able to find this monster that took Tara from us. God definitely has another Angel up there
	with him now. I know Tara is so proud of her family, that is all she ever talked about. I pray that
	God would just reach down and put his loving arms around each and every one of you, and you can find
	comfort, rest and peace in His arms!!! Tara will always be remembered, and she will always be with
	you in your hearts!! I pray that soon there will be some resolution to this horrible nightmare, and
	justice will be served! I love you all, and keep you all in my prayers daily.
	Your Sister in Christ
	Elisabeth Akers

	5/12/04
	Matt Patrie,

	The suggested method for anyone wishing to contribute to the reward fund is
	to send a written pledge for the dollar amount to Chief Joseph Lumpkin,
	Athens-Clarke County Police, 3035 Lexington Road, Athens, Ga., 30605. The
	pledge should also contain name, address and any other contact information
	for the pledger as well as any stipulations for the pledge, such as "upon
	the arrest and conviction". I will gladly assist anyone in this matter.

	I have viewed the website and certainly hope that there is some comfort to
	you and family from the many responses received and those yet to come. I
	hope something positive in assisting with the investigation will surface.

	Sgt. Mike Tyndell

	5/12/04
	Last year I sent an email to the t.v. show "American Justice" asking that they look into Tara's
	case.
 
	Unfortunately, I never got a response. I believe that the involvement of this widely respected
	program would help in the discovery of Tara's murderer. It may not solve it but would help in the
	investigation.

	I live within 2 miles of where Tara died.

	I also think of Jennifer Stone. She was murdered in a similar way in downtown Athens.... 1992 I
	believe. I am a 52 year old white female and that is why I keep a look out on cases such as Tara's.

	I hate to give the trite condolence. Nothing can soothe you over your loss. However, I am sorry for
	your loss.

	Sincerely,
	Susan

	5/11/04
	    Thank you Matt for taking the time to read my e-mail and to share it
	with the Baker family. It is an honor to have my e-mail put on your web
	site. God put it on my heart to poor out my feelings. I love to pray for
	people. We all need it. I have people praying for me and my family.
	One day soon my brother, we will be with the Lord and all his angel`s
	and saints. Tara will be there with her big beautiful smile all dressed
	in white. That will be a great day.
	Death is a part of life. We all have to die. It is only one chapter in
	the book. The best part is the ending. We will spend the rest of
	eternity with the Lord for ever and ever amen. So you see , we all have
	something to look forward to. Take care my brother.
	Patrick Henderson
	Athens, Georgia

	5/11/04
	[Sorority Sister Amy]

	5/11/04
	I have heard about and watched about this case from the beginning and am disheartened to see they
	have not charged any suspect(s) for the murder of this beautiful young woman. My prayers are with
	the family of Tara.
	Ray Langston

	5/11/04
	I haven't know ur daughter but when my wife is telling me about ur daughter, I really sorry 4 what a
	murder did to ur daughter but who so ever that done a such to u  may the lord review the person u
	did that and I also pray  4 the family  that, such thing will never come to the family again in
	Jesus name,  Amen.
	Segun Onabanjo

	5/11/04
	Matt -
	I went to Lovejoy with Tara and have lived outside of GA for about 8 years. I have just moved back
	and in turn just learned of Tara's death. Words really can not describe my sympathy for you and your
	family.
	You are in my prayers.
	Karen