It's hard to imagine that what happened to their daughter and sister hasn't had an impact on others. So the family would like to hear from you.
- Did you participate in the search efforts?
- Did you contribute in some other way?
- How did contributing make you feel?
- Did you learn anything from that experience or by seeing the events unfold in the case?
Please post your feedback to this blog. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Here is something to share with all of you, to keep in the back of your mind, as we move into the New Year of 2009...
What ever your Cross,
What ever your pain,
There will always be sunshine after the rain...
Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall;
But GOD'S always ready to answer your call... He knows every heartache, sees every tear, a word from his lips, can calm every fear...
Your sorrows may linger, throughout the night,But suddenly vanish, by dawns early light...
The Savior is waiting, somewhere above, to give you his grace, and send you his love.
May GOD fill your day with Blessings.
Take Good care, and Happy new Year.
A Big Howdy! to all you Folks.
I just want to say, that I still throw many prayers your way.
I hope all of you are doing good. Take care. and GOD BLESS
Hi. Today is the 2nd anniversary of Jackie's death. I keep thinking about the events of two years ago-the phone call from my brother, the news reports and the searches. Of course I can't help imagining what happened on January 28, 2007.
I was talking to a co-worker last week, a woman of great spiritual strength. I told her about the upcoming anniversary and what we did last year-a whole lot of family and friends went to dinner together. I questioned if a celebration was the right thing to do. Jean, my co-worker, told me that it should be a celebration, it had been 1 year since Jackie returned to God. She said that many people live their lives in hopes of returning to God at its end. Jackie had been good and of pure heart. There can be no question that she is with God. I thanked Jean and hugged her for helping me to see this in another light.
I recently listened to a recorded book called "The Shack". It is a story about a man that's little girl had met a similar fate as our Jackie. The man and his family lived with their "Great sadness" for three years when the man recieved a letter from God calling him back to the shack where his daughter's belongings had been found. Subsequently, the man spent the weekend with God, Jesus and the holy spirit. They were depicted as kindly people and they answered all of his questions and helped him to see things through God-like eyes. The man was able to relieve himself of the great sadness and forgive his daughter's killer. I liked that the story said that the man didn't have to forget or stop being angry but for his own well being, he had to forgive. i would like to give a copy of this recorded book to my family. I'll give it to them today. We are planning another get together for the second anniversary of Jackie returning to God. Maybe I'll see some of the readers of this blog spot there.
peace to us all.
Marita
Hi Everyone! I want to let ya all know that my concerns for all of you are still just as strong as ever. I think of you everytime I drive up north for a little weekend retreat. I always stop at your Jackies Memorial and say a little prayer for all of you as I look back toward the valley and hope that your doing ok.
I also, think about my unknown friend the 354 Lady and share my best for her too. I hope that your Randi and her sister Bree are getting along fine. Im sure that both mis there sister Jackie very much. Jackie will always be with you in Spirit and Love. So for all of the family, take good care Dave and Cara don't forget to let me know if you ever need any help with anything.
I know that Im an old duff but, I will always have a good spot in my heart for you and many others as it should always be. Take care and GOD Bess you.
I think it's important for all of you to continue showing as much support for each other as possible. GOD BLESS all of you good folks in rememberance of your Jackie.
The way this world appears to becomming screewed up, folks need to remain the best of the best. Share your love and feelings with each other as, I and my family always try to do. It will always mean so much to you later on.
This has just been a few words to let you all know that you haven't been forgotten about.
Hi! folks hope everyone is doing OK out there. Haven't seen any post for awhile, kinda makes me wonder what has happened to everyone.
I still wear Jackies armband during work at night while I performing Munchkin Security throughout Emrald City,and often use it as a reminder to the kid's out on the streets to always be very careful.
Everyone please' keep saying those special prayers for your family, for Jackie and her family and friends.
I ask that the Good Lord will continue to bless and watch over all of you good people for ever.
Sincerely, Ellis David,
Today while ATVing I stopped at the location where I found Jackie. I up-righted the yellow silk flowers that were left for her. The old redish-pink ones are long gone but the vase remains. No sign of the M&M figurine. That's been missing for over a year. I said a prayer and left in peace. For a young girl whom I never met she has had a profound effect on me. GOD be with you all.
Many wonderful Thank You's to the ATV rider who found Miss.Jackie Hartman, Also, Thank You very much for up righting the clear glass flower vase with the bright yellow flowers that I hiked into the area with and placed for Jackie, her family and friends on October 4th 2009. Many prayers will always be with you and ride safe.
wow. this is unbelievable. all these WONDERFUL comments, its nice to see how many cared for us. when this happened everything was a blur to me. before Jackie was found i kept thinking it was a dream. i remember seeing my dad cry for the first time, seeing my mom cry and scream at the same time in repsonse to johnathan burns and how she wanted to run him over at the moment she met him, but didnt. I also remeber seeing my other sister, Randi break down in the kitchen and bawl.
during this tragic time, i spent my time upstairs, talking to none of the visitors, i was simply not ready for it. But now that i am 3 years older i realize my loss. this is even more tragic now because it seems like no one cares anymore, only family. (as i write this my eyes are filling up with tears)
anyway, please show me that you still visit this website, show that still care.
~Bree <3
oh ya, if anyone would like to keep the memory and foundation growing please join the foundation. many ppl have quit, so its hard to raise the money anymore.
Brianna, Randi, Cara, and Dave. There isn't a day that passes that Jackie and your family aren't in our thoughts. We keep the photo of her that you gave us almost 3 years ago on our media center where we see it every day. It's inconceivable the pain you felt when you realized she was not coming back, the emptiness her absence left in your hearts and home, and the white hot anger at the a$$ who will burn in hell for what he's done. And it's understandable that even today, almost 3 years later, that that pain is still there. Brianna, your note just breaks my hear...for you, this realization of the loss now must be like reliving that horrible time in 2007. Please know that we are all still here for you and your family. We love and think of you often. God bless. --Dianne (findingjackiehartman blog mistress)
Days are passing by but the pain remains. Initially I tried not to think of the depth's of Jackie character, it helped me cope. Now I am often reminded of what was taken from us. Jackie & I had a tradition of watch ER together every Thursday night. I still remember her reminding me on Thursday mornings, as she was getting ready for school, that ER is on tonight. That was special to me. Her love of nursing was brought on due to her desire bring happiness to others. We later began a new TV tradition of watching ABC's Extreme Home Edition together. We both enjoyed seeing people come together to assist someone in need in such a overwhelming method. We would cry together as we watched the sadness transition to family joy. She had a unique heart.
Christmas Eve about ten years ago I remember getting caught in a traffic jam due to realitively serious collision. As I expressed displeasure of how I was slowed down by the traffic conjestion, Jackie was visiably shaken. When I asked what was wrong, she stated how sad it is that that family's holiday was ruined. This hit me pretty hard and to this day that moment stays with me and opened my eyes to see the big picture.
There is a sound Jackie always made that totally defines her. She used it so frequently that is was so common-place in her presence. I didnt realize until her passing that this sound is not heard enough. I dont know I to describe it but it was simply a "Auh" (I have no idea how to spell this). Of couse she carried the sound for extra syllable or two, as she did with most words. She somehow she made Dad a three sylliable word. When she was saddened by someones misfortunes, or thought something was cute, or someone did something nice for another.
I am starting to do my normal babbling so I dont want to bre you any longer. In closing I just want to express how blessed we feel to have such amazing friends that supported us in so many ways.
Days are passing by but the pain remains. Initially I tried not to think of the depth's of Jackie character, it helped me cope. Now I am often reminded of what was taken from us. Jackie & I had a tradition of watch ER together every Thursday night. I still remember her reminding me on Thursday mornings, as she was getting ready for school, that ER is on tonight. That was special to me. Her love of nursing was brought on due to her desire bring happiness to others. We later began a new TV tradition of watching ABC's Extreme Home Edition together. We both enjoyed seeing people come together to assist someone in need in such a overwhelming method. We would cry together as we watched the sadness transition to family joy. She had a unique heart.
Christmas Eve about ten years ago I remember getting caught in a traffic jam due to realitively serious collision. As I expressed displeasure of how I was slowed down by the traffic conjestion, Jackie was visiably shaken. When I asked what was wrong, she stated how sad it is that that family's holiday was ruined. This hit me pretty hard and to this day that moment stays with me and opened my eyes to see the big picture.
There is a sound Jackie always made that totally defines her. She used it so frequently that is was so common-place in her presence. I didnt realize until her passing that this sound is not heard enough. I dont know I to describe it but it was simply a "Auh" (I have no idea how to spell this). Of couse she carried the sound for extra syllable or two, as she did with most words. She somehow she made Dad a three sylliable word. When she was saddened by someones misfortunes, or thought something was cute, or someone did something nice for another.
I am starting to do my normal babbling so I dont want to bre you any longer. In closing I just want to express how blessed we feel to have such amazing friends that supported us in so many ways.
Days are passing by but the pain remains. Initially I tried not to think of the depth's of Jackie character, it helped me cope. Now I am often reminded of what was taken from us. Jackie & I had a tradition of watch ER together every Thursday night. I still remember her reminding me on Thursday mornings, as she was getting ready for school, that ER is on tonight. That was special to me. Her love of nursing was brought on due to her desire bring happiness to others. We later began a new TV tradition of watching ABC's Extreme Home Edition together. We both enjoyed seeing people come together to assist someone in need in such a overwhelming method. We would cry together as we watched the sadness transition to family joy. She had a unique heart.
Christmas Eve about ten years ago I remember getting caught in a traffic jam due to realitively serious collision. As I expressed displeasure of how I was slowed down by the traffic conjestion, Jackie was visiably shaken. When I asked what was wrong, she stated how sad it is that that family's holiday was ruined. This hit me pretty hard and to this day that moment stays with me and opened my eyes to see the big picture.
There is a sound Jackie always made that totally defines her. She used it so frequently that is was so common-place in her presence. I didnt realize until her passing that this sound is not heard enough. I dont know I to describe it but it was simply a "Auh" (I have no idea how to spell this). Of couse she carried the sound for extra syllable or two, as she did with most words. She somehow she made Dad a three sylliable word. When she was saddened by someones misfortunes, or thought something was cute, or someone did something nice for another.
I am starting to do my normal babbling so I dont want to bre you any longer. In closing I just want to express how blessed we feel to have such amazing friends that supported us in so many ways.
Dear, Miss. Brianna Hartman,
Never feel that no one seems to care anymore about your feelings over the loss of your wonderful sister Jackie. Many people will always, Love and stand bye all of you.
Sometimes GOD Angels are over loaded with work So'GOD uses real people to help out.
Your Sister Jackie is now one of GOD Angels and will always have time to be watching over you, your family and your caring friends of many.
I remember your father introducing you to me a few years ago at the park during the Community Event, You did not look at me, however I could see the sorrow in your eyes and face as you covered it up with a big smile. I understood what you were going through.
I lost my Father when I was 10 Yrs old. I found out that GOD did not harm my father, it was the devil.
You will understand more as you grow. Your Angel Sister Jackie will always be very proud of you and Randi along with Mom & Dad and all other family members and your true friends.
May God Bless and continue to keep you all safe. Ellis
David, your comments could not be more from a true nature. Please assure your family that I,along with many others will always be your true friends who are feeling your sorrows of loss. As time moves forward scars from sorrow will only heel to a point.
Even fter the ...--- -./ --- ..-./.-/-.../../-/-.-./..../ is put away, we will always continue praying for all of you that you will stay strong and remain in good health.
Always keep the faith.
Sorry about the morris code, I get carried away sometimes. Give all a big HUG for me and stay safe everyone. Thank's Ellis
Dear Cara, it is my pleasure to say that I feel, you and Dave, along with your wonderful daughters, have and always will continue to be at your very best when things are at there worse. Brea's comments have brought back some of my own memories from many years gone past.
I and many others also share your sorrows right along with each and everyone of you.
Of the many comments of regards for your family, that I have read on this Blog I hope that others will return with further kind words of support for you.
Take care, Ellis
Hi. Today is the third anniversary of the last time I saw Jackie. I'm wearing the pink t shirt that I wore that night. I wear it only on December 22, it stays in the closet any other time. For dinner tonight I made matza ball soup and potato pancakes just like I did 3 years ago. And even though Hannuka is over, I lit all the candles in my menorah, twice.
I read Brianna's post, that it seems that other people have forgotten what happened. While I'm sure that most people have moved on to their busy lives, I'll bet no one has forgotten the depth of the tragedy that caused us to lose Jackie. I feel like I've changed as a result of this. I no longer entertain my self with watching violence in movie or on TV. I have trouble finding books to read or listen to at work that are non-violent. When I hear in the news about tragedies that other people are living through, it bothers me to hear co-workers refer it it as a story or as entertainment. Real life tragedy isn't a story, it is someone's life.
I think about how idealistic I used to be. How I thought that every story had to be a happy ending because that's what Hollywood sells. Real life isn't a happy ending every time. The cavalry doesn't always make it at the last possible second. Good guys lose in real life.
Jackie and the fate that befell her are never forgotten. To forget would be another tragedy. She is still in my thoughts and my heart as are her parents and sisters.
Peace to us all.
Marita
Brianna,
I can assure you that there are many people out there that have not forgotten your sister or the tragedy that was bestowed upon your family. I think of each of you every day, literally every day, as I watch my daughter grow up and can not image the pain of losing her. Please know that hearing/reading yours and your family's words are so completly powerful to me. I think to myself that I don't believe I would be that strong thru this, and each of you sound strong and appreciative. You each are nothing short of amazing to me. We will never forget.
Dear, Miss. -.../.-./../.-/-./-./.-/ = ( Brianna )
I sure hope you don't mind me having a little fun praticing my moris code with your first name.
I hope it gave you a little grin. It worked for me. Ha!
I just thought it would be good to jump in here to let you know that I thought about you and your wonderful family and to let you know that I again visited this Blog as you had wished for people to do in your last post. I want to support the fact that no one will ever forget about you. Take care and the very best to ya little Lady. Ellis
"Oh!Yea'Can't forget"
Miss. .-./.-/-./-../-.--/ = Randy
The best to you, Mom and Dad too.
Ellis
I worked with Jackie in transport and we used to talk about what we would do when we finished nursing school. I finished in May and returned to Baywood as a new nurse. I think about her a lot, I try to focus about the positive emotions we shared but there is still memories of being involved in her search in the desert and her funeral. Everyday on my floor i try just a little harder to make my patients day because i know thats what Jackie would have done, and I always give a huge smile to remember one of my favorite qualities of her.
Thank you for showing you still care,
January 28th was the 3rd year since Jackies death.
Very emotional day. Yet family and friends cheered me up
everyday my family tells me how much I am like my sister.
That makes me so happy, especially knowing her beautiful personality
I do feel guilty not spending time with her: well not spending enough, I mean.
I hated kisses and hugs, so Jackie and Randi used to have to pin me down just to get one.
That makes me sad.
Anyway,
throughout my fourth grade year ( '06/-'07) some of my other friends' family died too.
Kaitlyn Finnerty and Brady Burgi.
Although, not knowing them all that well when it happened, it makes me so emotional.
Both kaitlyn's mom and older sister died in a car accident on the freeway;
While bradys dad died in a car accident somewhere in Gilbert.
I have gotten closer to them and found out more, it makes me very, very emotional.
Yet, I'm glad to see they get by- through a happy life.
Hello! Hartman Family,
With all due respect,I wanted to just jump in here to say that I still stop at your Jackies 215 area and take a little time to check on her light and to say a little prayer for all of you.
I still wear your Jackies arm band at night while working inorder to carry her Memory for you also, as a reminder for me to watch out for young people who might be in trouble and need help.
Often' I have parents asking me during the late night hours if I have seen their School Children and sometimes the kid's ask me if, I have seen their parents anywhere?Sometimes I can say yes! and it I feel bad when I have to say no.
I will continue to keep in touch with ya' so I can remind you folks to be careful. Love and take good care each other and remember that many people will always be thinking of you.
Until next time Randi and Brianna Dave and Cara I'am sure your Jackie would say to all of you to remain strong and be safe. Ellis
It's been 5 years now since we lost Jackie. Life goes on but it hurts. Her family and closest friends miss her still.
Aunt Tita
I don't know if this message board still works, because it appears that it's has not been used since 2008.
So here i go! Just want to say Hello! to the Hartman, family.
I hope that all of you are doing fine and remain strong. I will never forget about you folks and all of your friends of many who have supported you with their loving thoughts and prayers.
I have made several trips up north and still stop at where the cross use to be, to pay my respects for your Jackie.
Yea! it's only fair to say that you will always be in our thoughts and prayers. It was a pleasure to have met the family of your Jackie, and to perform a little support for her family.
Please stay safe, in your part of the world. My best regards to all.
Sincerly, Ellis David,& family.
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