| Location | Broomfield, Co |
| Age | 13 years |
| Cause of Death | Murder |
| Date of Birth | 03/04/1995 |
| Date of Death | 1/2009 |
| Visitors | 5,719 since 30/01/2009 |
| Creator |
Kelsey Marie Shannon, "Sunny, funny Kelsey".
She was remembered as "sunny, funny Kelsey," a streak of light, a comet's spark, a 13-year-old girl who drew people into her orbit and held them there.
On Wednesday,January 28th, Kelsey Shannon drew them again. A standing-room-only crowd of more than 800 mourners packed a Westminster church, all to remember the sassy, effervescent teen who went missing in October. Last week (January 21st, 20009) her body was found in a ditch about a half-mile from her Broomfield home.
Now, she was back with the people who loved her.
"This is Kelsey's 'little community,' " said her godfather and brother-in-law, Tim Horne, as he looked over the crowd at Family in Christ Community Church. "This is what kept us going."
Kelsey vanished Oct. 14 after a dinnertime tiff with her parents about her new circle of friends.
Her 18-year-old boyfriend, Alex Pacheco, was arrested Saturday and is being held without bail. He's expected to be charged Friday (January 30) in her death.
"We have all sorts of questions, some of which may never be answered," Pastor Paul Jorden said. "But a life is not defined by its last hours. We gather to honor all the chapters in the life of this young girl and her irreplaceable and irrepressible spirit."
Irrepressible, Kelsey was. On a family trip to Cape Cod, Mass., Jorden said, "the rest of the family wasn't even out of the car and she was already befriending people on the beach . . . she was forever breaking the ice with strangers."
A video suggested how much Kelsey, adopted as an infant, was cherished by her family and her parents, Tom and Dottie Shannon.
In a series of photos, Kelsey was seen as a beloved, much cuddled child. In some she wore a glittering "birthday tiara." On Wednesday the tiara, surrounded by flowers, was perched on the head of a favorite teddy bear.
Kelsey also was eager to meet the world. Kelsey's friend, Sylvana Strong, recalled how she and Kelsey would slip away to "buy Starbucks."
"She didn't care what people thought of her," Sylvana said. "She was never afraid to try new things . . . she helped me grow up."
Chick Horne, part of the extended family, recalled scurrying around at a party, filling drink orders. Finally he got to Kelsey and asked, "What can I get you?"
Kelsey didn't pause a beat.
"A Red Bull," she said, referring to the highly potent energy drink.
"Of all the stuff I've got in the house," Horne recalled thinking, "a Red Bull is not one of them."
Kelsey had a knack for impressing adults: "She set up camp in my life," her godmother, Marie Boyko, recalled. On visits, Boyko would soothe Kelsey's homesickness by wrapping her in a cozy blanket.
"As she grew older, she felt heavier burdens on her heart," Boyko said. "She didn't have time to figure them out, but I trust that God short-circuited that need and wrapped her in his (love)."
Kelsey's dad closed the 90-minute memorial with an unscripted, apparently spontaneous, plea to parents and young people.
"She would have loved this," Shannon told the filled sanctuary. To the young people, he said, "Please, please recognize your parents as friends - if you have needs or problems, go to them."
And to parents: "Please reach out and hug your children, because it all goes away too fast."
-- Rocky Mountain News
I'M SPENDING CHRISTMAS WITH
JESUS CHRIST THIS YEAR
I see the countless Christmas trees
around the world below;
With tiny lights like Heaven's stars
reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular
please wipe away that tear;
For I am spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs
that people hold so dear;
But the sounds of music can't compare
with the Christmas choir up here.
For I have no words to tell you
the joy their voices bring;
It is beyond description
to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me,
but please remember dear,
That I am spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year.
I cannot tell you of the splendour
of the peace inside this place;
Can you just imagine Christmas
with Our Saviour, face to face?
I will ask Him to light your spirit
as I tell Him of your love;
So pray for one another
as you lift your eyes above.
Please let your hearts be joyful
and let your spirit sing;
For I am spending Christmas in Heaven
And walking with the King !
26TH JULY 2009
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NIGHT NIGHT SWEETHEART, SWEET DREAMS. X
♥ 28TH JUNE 2009 ♥
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♥ A ROCKING CHAIR IN HEAVEN.... SO TAKE IT EASY
TODAY AND HAVE A PEACEFUL SUNDAY,LOVE ALWAYS,
JUDE.X ♥
Hey Kelsey its mallory
Hey its your cousin! I miss you Kelsey. I'm so sorry sweetie. I didnt even know you were talking to that evil boy! You should have told me about him like you did all the other problems you had..Im sorry I know I promised.....You were gone WAY to fast..You werent ready for goodbye..Im sure Grandma will hold you till your mom or I can again. I love you! I wish I could call you. I almost messaged you the other day on myspace..silly me huh? I still dont believe it. Just dont eat too much oreos and peanut butter! And not to many scary youtube videos Kay? I love and miss you more than anyone understands! I love you I love you I love you!
`•. Dear Angel........
If we could only speak to you,
And hold your loving hand,
No matter what we said or did,
We know you'd understand.
Memory is a lovely lane,
Where hearts are ever true,
A lane we so often travel down,
Because it leads to you.
Sadly missed along life's way,
Quietly remembered every day,
No longer in our lives to share,
But in our hearts you're always there.
Your presence we miss,
Your memory we treasure,
Loving you always,
Forgetting you never.
When we sit remembering,
And thinking of the past,
We look at all your photographs,
And the tears flow too fast,
♥
And then we have a up-day,
And we feel you in our heart,
And then we have a down-day
Because we had to part,
♥
And then we have a up-day,
And we start to feel so strong,
And then we have a down-day.
Because we've lost our loving son,
♥
And then we have a up-day,
You know how much we care.
And then we have a down-day
We wake up and your not there.
♥
We always want a up-day
And that wish one day comes true,
Its when your not a memory ,
And were at home in heaven with you.
♥
My heart goes out to your extended family
God bless you Kelsey, may you bring all your love and friendliness to everyone in heaven. You will become good friends with my daughter Tamzin Spalding who was also murdered 19/05/2008 by her ex boyfriend. Love to all your extended family. xxxxxxx
so sorry
I was so sorry to here about kelsey,hope they put the person away for life,you deserve justice,my love and thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time,your angel will be in gods safe hands now, a star in the sky.god bless kelsey.xxxx
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