5/11/04
	I have a beautiful, talented daughter and I can't imagine not having her with me. My prayers to all
	who love Tara. I know you will have some consolation in the memories you have in your heart for this
	beautiful young woman who I know you are so proud of. Stay strong for her and may justice soon be
	done! This will be my prayer.
	Katheryn Davis

	5/11/04
	Dear Matt,
	I don't know if you remember me but I used to work for Virginia at Arrowhead.
	I saw that you had created this website for Tara on the news.
	When I worked at Arrowhead, I got to know Tara pretty well because I would come to work with her on
	Saturdays since it wasn't good for anyone to be alone because we were robbed twice. We had such a
	good time just talking about all kinds of stuff. I miss her dearly.
	I pray for the capture and conviction of her murderer. I DO support the death penalty. However,
	even death wouldn't be punishment enough for the devil that took this brilliant, vibrant, beautiful
	person from all of us. As hard as it is , we must know that God WILL have His justice one day.
	If there is anything that I can do for Virginia or any of you, please let me know, and I mean phone
	calls or e.mails to whoever in order to assist or encourage the prompt closure of her murder case.
	I haven't seen Virginia since at the funeral home three years ago and please tell her I would love
	to hear from her. She can e.mail me or call me, I don't live far from her here in Fayetteville.
	God bless all of you.
	Love,
	Susie Bates

	5/11/04
	My Dearest Matt:
	Thank you for responding.......I have emailed the website to everyone on my email list, to all our
	friends at church and to our Pastor. I have read everything on the website, and must say you did
	such a wonderful job creating this site in memory of Tara. I can tell how much she is dearly missed
	and loved by friends, family and even strangers. It's amazing how something so tragic can touch so
	many lives.......and you never know, a life may very well be saved by this inspiring website YOU
	have created. May God continue to bless you and the entire family. Please know that if there is
	anything at all we can do for your family, contact me and remember, we are praying for you all.
	In Christian Love and Friendship,
	DeLisa

	5/11/04
	I never knew Tara, I am only 19, but I live in a neighborhood just like Deer Park right now. It is
	also in Athens down Lexington and it is also owned by -------. To think something so horrible could
	happen makes me sick to my stomach. It's also very scary knowing that these neighborhoods aren't
	safe at all. I know something like that could still easily happen in my neighborhood. There is no
	neighborhood watch and [the landlord] gives keys to our houses to far too many people. All too many
	times I have woken up with a worker or a pest control guy in my house. Often my roommate and I will
	come home to our back door being unlocked when we know we locked it. It is a scary thing knowing so
	many strangers have access to our house. It's also scary knowing how easy it could be to break into
	these houses if someone wanted to. I just wanted to tell you all I am very very sorry for your loss.
	Knowing about what happened to Tara makes both my roommate and I more cautious and aware of our
	surroundings when we are at home or out in our neighborhood. It's not fair that someone is getting
	away with this murder right now. Hopefully he will be caught, but if not, he will not get away with
	this in his next life. You all will be able to see Tara again and he'll be burning in hell. I've
	seen what the death of a child can do to a family first hand when my boyfriend was murdered in Iraq
	last year. His family is like my family and I visit them every week. Losing him was the hardest
	thing I've ever gone through and am still going through, but seeing the pain it has caused his
	family is unbearable. I know nothing anyone can say will really help make the pain go away or bring
	Tara back, but one day you all will see her again. Until that day you have to try to be as strong as
	possible for each other. I don't know Tara, but I'm sure that's what she would want. She's with God
	now and someday you all will be there with her too.
	Sincerely,
	Catherine

	5/10/04
	Dear Matt,
	I'm not really sure what to say. I just want to thank you for creating this website to honor our
	sweet Tara. Tara was truly my best friend. I will never forget the day I met her. We were in the 9th
	grade. I was sitting in Sunday School and our teacher walked in and introduced Tara to all of us. I
	knew instantly that we would be really good friends. I had no idea that she would end up meaning so
	much to me. Tara and I had the best times together. I remember our favorite thing to do was to go to
	Taco Bell. We would do that every time she would come home for the weekend. Of course she never
	wanted to do anything until around 11:00pm. So, Taco Bell was really the only place open at that
	time of the night. We would just sit in "our" booth and talk for hours. I know that sounds really
	dumb but that just shows you that Tara and I could have fun anywhere. Another memory I have. 
	When we were seniors in high school a bunch of us from church went on a cruise to Mexico. We had so
	much fun. We went shopping every day. It was a lot of fun bargaining with all of the venders in Mexico.
	Tara was really good at that. She ended up getting some pretty good deals on things. We also enjoyed
	all the midnight meals. Tara and I had some really great times together. But we also had some really
	rough ones. I will never forget how she would make me feel better no matter what. For example; Back
	in October of 2000. I found out that I had a brain tumor. She was one of the first people I called
	because I knew that she would know just the right thing to say to make me feel better. And she did.
	She told me that everything would be alright. That we would get through this together. That just
	shows what a gentle heart she had. And how much she cared about people. And this is one of the many
	reasons why I loved her so much. Well, I will wrap this up. Just wanted to share some things about
	Tara that are so special to me.
	Thank you again for setting up this website honoring my best friend Tara.
	Take care.
	Courtney

	5/10/04
	What is an angel? An angel is a divine messenger. Holy angels are
	special, superhuman beings who serve God and are sometimes sent by Him
	to deliver messages to people. I believe that Tara Baker was and is an
	angel. Her life has touched thousands of lives. Don`t be sad my
	brothers and sisters. For Tara is gone to a better place. She is with
	the Lord in Paradise.
	I would like to pray this prayer. Father, I ask you to bless the Baker
	family, relatives and all my e-mail friends reading this right now. Show
	them a new revelation of your love and power. Holy Spirit, I ask to
	minister to their spirit at this very moment. Where there is pain, give
	them your peace and mercy. Where there is self - doubt, release a
	renewed confidence through your grace. O God, please let the Baker
	family feel your peace and love. We love you Lord and we worship your
	Name. We are Your children Lord. I have tears in my eyes Lord. Help us
	understand Your Word. Lord, please help us find the person who took the
	life of Tara Baker. We miss our angel. In Jesus precious name, Amen.
	Patrick Henderson
	Athens, Georgia

	5/10/04
		I am so sorry to learn of this tragic loss....Is there a reward fund in existence?
	Please consider allowing ones who would like to  to contribute to this.  
	  	Since this is one of the few avenues available for many to help, Im sure many,
	many would like to help in this manner.
		Sad though it may be,maybe the lure of a large cash reward might induce someone to come
	forward. It happenned here recently in Augusta w/a pregnant, young woman killed.
		My sincere condolences to all,
 	       Frank S.    Augusta.    UGA  1980.

	5/10/04
	Hi Matt:
	Thanks for all you've done with the site. It is truly a great tribute to
	Tara and a wonderful way to continue the journey for justice. During
	2001-2002, I worked as a reporter for Newsource 15 (Athens and UGA's
	Student Television station) and had the opportunity to tell Tara's story
	several times. In doing so I met her wonderful parents, along with
	Meredith, and Kevin. Please share the note below with them.
	Andrew G. Huff
	Manager, Youth Programs
	Relay For Life Business Unit
	American Cancer Society

	5/10/04
	I haven't known your daughter but I have read the news paper and I'm sorry about what happened
	and when they do find the killer I hope he burns in hell for what he did to that beatiful woman.
	Love, Bonnie

	5/10/04
	Virginia,
	My mother Mary use to keep your children when they were smaller. She will be 78 in August. She has
	been deeply saddened about Tara's death and for the family. I heard about this website on the news
	today on channel 5. Mother wants me to convey this message to you to let you know that you and your
	family are in her prayers and ours. We are here for a short while. Why this horrific thing happened
	only God knows, but we will understand by and by. We hope and pray that closure will come for you
	and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family daily. If you would like to
	contact my mother just let me know.  
	Sincerely,
	My mother and family

	5/10/04
	Hello my name is Tina. I do not know Tara Baker but I do know what the family is going through.
	I give all my love and sympathy to the family. I lost my mother and father they was killed in New
	Orleans LA. It took them awhile to find the killer but they did. Thank God. All I could tell the
	family is keep praying God will make away for them to find the killer. I will be praying for u all.

	5/10/04
	I don't know what it feels like to lose someone you care about so much and I don't know how you
	could cope with it. I didn't personally know Tara, but I'm sure, she would have wanted you all to
	find love again, and live your lives as normally as possible. I know that the person who did this
	will pay, because everything you do in life comes back 10 times worse, so he will pay. I hope that
	this will help in the consolation of you and your loved ones, and I'll pray for you, Tara, and the
	local police, investigators, and detectives in your town. Best of Luck, and Best of Wishes,
	Stephanie

	5/10/04
	I hope that they find the person who killed her. My daughter was one of her classmates at UGA.
	Tom Taylor

	5/10/04
	Is there anyway to still contribute to the reward fund? Maybe you could link to that
	on your site.
	Thanks and good luck!! I was an undergrad at the time and was very saddened by her
	loss after reading about it in the Red and Black.
	Hillary A. Hague
	GSU College of Law, 3L
	**Support Our Troops**

	5/10/04
	To Tara's family...
	I remember her well and fondly. I met her through a mutual friend when we were in high school
	(though at different schools, we were in the same youth group), and she always shined. Always.
	I remember her warmth and her zest for life....I remember how much she smiled and how kind she was
	to everyone she met. Tara was a wonderful, smart, and kind-hearted girl who was taken to soon from
	this world...but I take some comfort in knowing that she is in Heaven with God now.

	I have a picture of her at camp one summer....she had on the cutest straw hat with her hair braided
	so perfectly, and that always bright smile....and I choose to remember her that way always.

	My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
	Sincerely,
	Kate

	5/10/04
	I just read your web site and I would like to let you and your family and all of the friends and all
	who were priveleged to know Tara that I am so sorry that you have had to go thru all of this grief
	and the not knowing. I hope and pray that whoever did this to Tara will slip up or confess because
	whoever did this as you said is the son of Satan. Whoever did this deserves to burn in Hell forever.
	God bless you. My thoughts and prayers will always be with you and may God hold you in his hands to
	comfort you.

	Bridget Blanchard

	5/10/04
	My daughter Nicole is friends with Tara’s younger brother Kevin. I have learned of Tara through her
	that Kevin has shared many stories of his sister, and a special bulldog cap that he wears that Tara
	had given him. I haven’t personally met his family, but do plan on doing so. I am so sorry that
	something like this has happen to a wonderful family. Kevin truly adored his sister, and my daughter
	is fortunate to know him, and she listens when he needs to talk about his sister Tara.
	My prayers are with you.
	Sincerely,
	Wanda Temple

	5/10/04
	Dear Virginia and Lindsey and family,
	Thank you for sharing this with us all. I feel like I just got to know Tara a little bit more.
	Keep your Faith. You are doing the right things and good must surely follow.
	Love,
	Betsy Devore