Kari was different than any other person that i knew. she was the nicest person i had ever met. when i first met her, she was nice to me and it suprised me because alot of people really dont like me at all, at least untill they get to know me. being with kari made me feel better about myself in some strange way, i dont know how to describe it. i remember one time after school, we took the activity bus. it was after because i had detention and she had to do some testing. we sat in front of the intermediate high school for a half an hour and just talked. we got to lisening to my ipod on the bus, and she was dancing to reel big fish and singing along, she didnt care if people were looking at her like crazy, but thats my best memory of kari. it might not seem like much, but it was one of the few times i was really happy that year. i will never forget kari, ever and not a day goes by where i dont think of her.

i dont even know what to say, except for im sorry for what happened. i was with Kari that night, and the first time really hanging out with her i knew she was so full of life. she didn't care what people thought about her and i loved that quality about kari.

she will never be forgotten and will remain in everyone's heart for our lifetime.

rest in peace kari

this goes to the whole samuels family,
i havent really talked to you guys sence the viewing and i just wanted to see how everyone is doing, i know for myslef its hard so i cant imagine how it is for you. i just wanted to say that you did a wonderfull job raising a beautiful young lady. i think about kari everyday and we all miss her so much. i met kari through school and im so glad that i met her, she changed my life for the better. this sight is so awesome and it really shows what an amazing person she was. i hope you all are doing okay. i pray for you everyday.

-rachel

Hello John. I am the artist that drew the picture of Kari you featured on the front page of this lovely tribute to what seemed a beautiful soul. I never knew your daughter, but when I heard of her death and the impact it had made on Kate, my ex boyfriend's sister, I was devastated. I knew the perilous road the tragedy happened on. After speaking with Debbie Sage about it, I was just inspired by Kari's light to capture her. I am flattered you found the picture worthy enough for such a page as this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may you find mirth throughout this hard time. November is a hard month for me as well so I empathize and I will pray for you.

8-0 What a beautiful tribute to your daughter Sometimes when I miss Kari, I go to myspace to see her and reflect upon her life and friendship with Kate. Now I have this. I miss the girls being together and sharing in some of their fun and laughter. I know that her birthday is coming up and your whole family as well as her friends will grieve all over again. For that I am so sorry. I have been praying for you and will continue to pray for you and your family.
love always , debbie

We were very fortunate to have known Kari, though only a few months, every Wednesday night at REVOLUTION i would look for her and her cousin, David, because they were so awesome to chat with.
We will join her in Heaven and enjoy her company for ever. John, Denise, and Jesse, we love and apprecaite you.
PL and Kim

Dear U. John,
You did an amazing job on this it made me think of all the good times we had it took a lot i bet and I thank you for doing this it was a great devotion to Kari.

With love,
Rachel

P.S. You did an excellent job!

What a beautiful tribute to Kari!The slide show is breath taking.You can tell how very much she was loved and how much love she gave to everyone she came in contact with.I know my life has been changed by her even though I only knew her for a very brief time.I know there are no words to make the hurt go away but know that she is in the Awesome presence of God her heavanly father. She has left a part of herself to everyone she knew and loved.I pray God will continue to comfort you and heal the hurts as only he can.Thank-you for sharing your loving memories of kari, I know it had to be hard. Many lives will be touched by her tribute and her beauty and love you can see in each picture.

You did a very good job John. You really captured all of the fun Kari got to have in life and shows everyone how much she is loved. I know it was a lot of hard work. We all miss her so much. Thank you for sharing all of the beautiful photos with us.

Love you guys,
Sheila

KARI WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU!

I created this site so that Kari's family and friends could share their memories and pictures with all of us.

We miss you sooo much Kari. Mom, Jesse & I think about you everyday.

We You!!