Thanks,
Candace McCutcheon.

Why hasn't the Mormon community apologized for what this Mormon man did to my daughter? He is from a prominent Mormon family. Aren't we even good enough for something as simple as that?

I have nothing against Mormon's. I even have some Mormon relatives who are very nice. I haven't even told them about this.

I never sleep well anymore. I'm often up crying about my daughter being shot by this man and the total lack of emotional support from this man's family. It's not that it's their fault, but God forbid, if I ever had a relative who did anything like this to someone, I'd at least send them well wishes or an apology in the form of at least a card, if not in a letter.

Why am I still waiting two years later? I tried to reach out to them. I was kind. I was polite and understanding. I didn’t ask for money. They never returned my calls. Why don't they care?

I want to forgive this man, but it's hard to do when you're just kicked to the side of the road like so much garbage. I love my daughter. We no longer have the same relationship since this happened because she has been so traumatized. Her getting shot broke my heart. I just hope and pray for her to eventually have a normal life, whatever that is.

I am so grateful to the people who saved her life. They definitely cared well for her and they did a remarkable job. I appreciate everyone who has helped in any way in this tragic situation — it means the world to my family and me. I wish I had the money to give more support myself, but that just hasn't been possible for me. I'm a single parent, with an elderly mother who has dementia.

I thank each and every one of the people who helped Courtney. I'd like to send them cards if I knew exactly who they even were. I was in shock at the time and in another state and I became very ill for a long time after the incident, yet I’ve never forgotten their care and kindness and I never will be able to thank them enough. Thank God there are people out there who care and who help people like my daughter every day.

My heart goes out to other families who have suffered in this the way that we have. I just hope we can all move on to better times.

Sincerely,
Candace McCutcheon, Seattle, WA.