To Rachel Joy Scott

In dedication to the memory of Rachel Joy Scott.  Sunrise August 5, 1981 - Sunset April 20, 1999 🦋🌈 Inbox open don't hesitate!

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Rachel's school ID circa 98-99.

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"As I've been going through our childhood books, I get to see sweet reminders of little Rachel. I miss these days....." - Rachel's sister, Bethanee.

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Rare video of Rachel with her family at Christmas morning opening gifts, circa 1994-95.

And her brother Craig talks about this precious memory:

"Rachel was a great sister and I really miss her. One of the things we had in commom is that we both love to wear hats. Almost every time you saw me in pictures i was wearing a baseball cap. Rachel loved wearing all kinds of funky hats. I remember one Christmas when our family was opening their presents, Rachel and I were busy trying on our new caps and because that's what everyone knew we wanted for Christmas. I tried on all my new baseball caps while she was busy checking out her hats. Hats make some people look better but Rachel was so pretty that she made hats look better. A short time after she died Teen People Magazine feature a story about Rachel and showed her wearing one of those hats. They also interviewed my brother Craig and I about Rachel. When my sister died Oprah Winfrey talked about her and called her "The girl in the funny hat"

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Happy 38th heavenly birthday Rachel, always dreaming of what would have been. Sending all the love and good thoughts to your family and loved ones today. You are much loved and even for a second never forgotten. 💜

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44!! 🥺 Happy heavenly birthday to my role model. 💜 Forever 17.

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Corey DePooter as a child.

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Anne Marie Hochhalter tells her story, & talks about her special relationship with victim Lauren Townsend’s family. 

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RIP, Anne Marie! ❤️

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In 2023, at the 24th anniversary of Columbine, Anne Marie wrote of her survivor's guilt. “Why did I survive and so many others didn’t that horrific day?" she wrote. "I think of that often, and I’ve tried to live the best life possible in honor of the 12 students and one teacher we lost 24 years ago.”

And that's what she did! Even after having lived through hell Anne Marie was resilient, strong, encouraging, she didn't let what happened in the cafeteria on April 20th define her story. What a warrior. You will always be remembered. Rest in God's arms Anne, you left a legacy.

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Is weird to think that Rachel is not longer walking in This earth.

I agree, good people seem to die young. But the thing about Rachel is that the legacy she left is so palpable and transcendent that it's as if she never ceased to exist. She lives through it all.

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hi :) not a question or anything, i simply wanted to thank you for having a blog dedicated to rachel, along with everyone else!! honestly, they all have a very special place in my heart, so having somewhere where i can scroll and scroll and just see so much pictures and information on them all is lovely <3

You are lovely, thank you. 🥹 Xo.

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New unsee photo of Rachel and her siblings in 1990.

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"Just a glimpse of ways I visit and remember my sister. We love you Rachel!"

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Hello!!!!!!! it's been so long since my last post and I missed here so much 🥲, but y'all know how adult life can be busy. But here i am, Rachel and this page are too close to my heart.

So i would like to re share some "news" that was shared a few years ago on Rachel's sister's Facebook page in her memory because i want it to be registered here too. 🙂

"I’ve held onto this piece of styrofoam for a long time. Playing games was big part of our childhood. Tripoley was a favorite, especially when we were with family. One year we didn’t have a board so we made one and autographed it. I sent these pics to my cousins last night. We laughed and agreed we miss those days.

#1994 #RachelJoyScott #Peace #PokerAndCards #SweetMemory"

"For Christmas my family was gifted some new photos of Rachel we had not see before. Glenda Childs, thank you!! ❤️ This meant so much to my family. Glenda was a big part of Rachel’s life as a Youth minister and Girl Scout leader for several years. Glenda spoke at Rachel’s funeral, she provided support, and catered food after Rachels death. And today, she’s in my house right now teaching my own daughter and a class of 15 students with her assistant Livy. She made a huge difference in my sisters life and faith and still does in the lives of young people. Rachel dearly loved Glenda and so do we!! Thank you!! #RachelJoyScott"

"Even though it’s been over 24 years since Rachel passed, my heart completely choked up reading this again tonight. I’ve read it many times before and been ok. But sometimes your heart just aches for your loved ones. I know many of you relate. I’ve never shared this before because it’s been sacred to me. I found this letter in Rachel’s room after she died. She was supposed to give it to me in 1997 for my wedding, for a memory book my sisters made for me. I used to tease her that I’d never see it, even though she swore it was done. (Yeah right Rach!) But 1999 came and she was gone. Rachel left our family several gifts behind. But this is one of the most important ones to me. I wish I had known I only had a year and a half left with her. I would have done so much more. But Rachel - being the amazing sister she was - she gave me a final goodbye. I cannot express how much this meant to me the day I found it. It was finished. The back has pictures and dried flowers she pasted together. But I’ll keep that part to myself. Thank you Rachel for being such a wonderful sister. I truly do miss you with all my heart. I can feel you tonight."

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"Twenty seven years ago today Rachel was walking down the aisle at my wedding. Recently, we attended a beautiful wedding with our closest friends. Chanel wore Rachel's dress to this very special occasion. I watched her laugh, dance, and love on people through the night. My heart swelled up several times seeing Rachel's dress on this beautiful young lady. I think Rachel would have loved seeing this too."

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21 year ago, Rachel this wrote in her diary.

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December 25th, 1998. Rachel in her last christmas with Dana and Bethanee.

         For all who are reading this Merry Christmas to you and yours. xx 

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Do you think Heaven’s real? If so, do you think Rachel and the other 12 victims are there? I hope so. I was born in the late 2000’s and i’ve never met or seen any Columbine survivor. I do hope I’ll see them all once I die, though, so I wanted to ask you if you think Heaven’s real!

Yes i do. I myself am Protestant. The Bible tells us in several passages about heaven and says that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him. I don't know the religion of all the victims, some were Christians, Jehovah's Witnesses.. so I really can't tell you. Jehovah's Witnesses, for example, do not believe in Jesus. Whatsoever It's a very long subject to write in an ask, but we all hope that the souls of the victims are in heaven alongside God resting in His arms, they were such wonderful people/children who had their lives taken in the most cowardly and cruel way. Hey, thank God a lot of people survived the massacre, Anne Marie Hochhalter and Austin Eubanks (may God be with his soul) were in the library and made it. I posted about them here if you want to look. X

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Rip Rachel Scott 

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Did Rachel happen to wear glasses? I know that sounds like an odd question, but I have to know.I

Not that I know :) xoxo

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Hello!!!!!!! it's been so long since my last post and I missed here so much 🥲, but y'all know how adult life can be busy. But here i am, Rachel and this page are too close to my heart.

So i would like to re share some "news" that was shared a few years ago on Rachel's sister's Facebook page in her memory because i want it to be registered here too. 🙂

"I’ve held onto this piece of styrofoam for a long time. Playing games was big part of our childhood. Tripoley was a favorite, especially when we were with family. One year we didn’t have a board so we made one and autographed it. I sent these pics to my cousins last night. We laughed and agreed we miss those days.

#1994 #RachelJoyScott #Peace #PokerAndCards #SweetMemory"

"For Christmas my family was gifted some new photos of Rachel we had not see before. Glenda Childs, thank you!! ❤️ This meant so much to my family. Glenda was a big part of Rachel’s life as a Youth minister and Girl Scout leader for several years. Glenda spoke at Rachel’s funeral, she provided support, and catered food after Rachels death. And today, she’s in my house right now teaching my own daughter and a class of 15 students with her assistant Livy. She made a huge difference in my sisters life and faith and still does in the lives of young people. Rachel dearly loved Glenda and so do we!! Thank you!! #RachelJoyScott"

"Even though it’s been over 24 years since Rachel passed, my heart completely choked up reading this again tonight. I’ve read it many times before and been ok. But sometimes your heart just aches for your loved ones. I know many of you relate. I’ve never shared this before because it’s been sacred to me. I found this letter in Rachel’s room after she died. She was supposed to give it to me in 1997 for my wedding, for a memory book my sisters made for me. I used to tease her that I’d never see it, even though she swore it was done. (Yeah right Rach!) But 1999 came and she was gone. Rachel left our family several gifts behind. But this is one of the most important ones to me. I wish I had known I only had a year and a half left with her. I would have done so much more. But Rachel - being the amazing sister she was - she gave me a final goodbye. I cannot express how much this meant to me the day I found it. It was finished. The back has pictures and dried flowers she pasted together. But I’ll keep that part to myself. Thank you Rachel for being such a wonderful sister. I truly do miss you with all my heart. I can feel you tonight."