I too remember meeting Kota at the party, and how excited she was to finally get to one and meet those she wanted most to meet. We all will remember het greetings and well wishes anytime she was in the chat room, and laughs we had with her. To her father and family I extend my deepest and most hearfelt condolences. My mother and I have lost my father, my brother, and my younger sister (special too) within a very brief time. Thus I can tell you that we know your pain sir. May God give you comfort and brace you with his strength. She is with the angels now. Leslie

To Dakota's Dad...Family and Friends I did not know Dakota123...I have seen her in chat (I'm not much of a talker) whenever I'm in there. She apparently was a great friend to many on ES, and from reading all of the messages posted on here, she was very loved and will be missed deeply. I would like to take a moment and send my condolences and prayers to you, your family and all of the ES members who are feeling the pain of losing Dakota. May she rest in peace..... Brian

Dakota123 Time has come again for hats to be lifted and heads bowed to the ground... For memories to be shared and tears to freely flow down... A Friend to so many, and so many never truly knew... Just how special she was...and just what she meant when she passed a shot to you... Dakota123 went by so, so many names...baby girl, koter, kota...one person all the same... For those that took the time to talk with her...no doubt they've been blessed... Always quick with a smile, a laugh, and a genuine concern for the rest... Knowing no strangers, and sure nuff free with her mind... She had no problem twistin' an ear from time to time... We'll all mourn her passin' and in time will talk of her now and again... In Heaven as it is on Earth fits it pretty good... Either way, Kota...You are among friends... So the next time we hear thunder rollin' through the rain filled skies... She's got the Good Lord laughin' with tears in his eyes... Kota....be in peace hon... Phil J. Parks 06-09-07

To Kota's Dad, other family and friends, In our lifetime we are lucky to find a few among us who really touch our hearts,and in my life I've been fortunate to find a few true friends, and I consider Dakota123 to have been one of them,, She was always the most uplifting young woman, always happy, giving a lot more than she received in life.. i count her among one of my special friends, and am quite happy to have made her acquaintence on ES, although I never met her in person, I feel like I've known her all her life. May the Good Lord always keep her in his loving arms and may she sit on the right hand of God. Happy Trails to her always and much love to her family, and all who were touched by her special spirit. Shawnee45(Sue)

To Dakota's Dad, family, and friends, Your sweet girl brought so much to this gathering of friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Julie

Koter, I love ya baby girl. You had a heart the size of Texas and more friends any one person could ask for. Your leaving us is a great loss. I will pray for Tommy to make it through this. There is no doubt he loved his baby girl. Now you can be with Timmers and your mom. You may have left, but you will never be forgotten. Melissa

((((KOTA)))) wow in such a very short time you made me laugh when joining this wonderful family of fun crazy ppl's. Always there to lift us... Thank you girl.. Smile big in Heaven tell all them cowboys to behave. Tell Chris Ledoux hello for us, the cowboy standing next to him tell him hey too, I knew him well... :) Tommy, thanx so much for sharing your darlin daughter with us, she was an angel while here and now continues with her other friends and family in a far more beautiful and peaceful place.. Love you girl... Will miss you more than one can say. Judy aka "jc"

kota girl (big smileys with a tear, for you) You were a friend to everyone! Glad we shared some one on one time at the Texas Party at countryfried's in 2004 - and also to meet your parents Happy Trails little girl - you behave up there at Dakota's Bar in Heaven, with the other ES members (and your Mom) who have passed on, ok? No more pain, no more sorrow - we will remember YOU! (kota's Dad and family)lots of us knew she was special Kathy (kota would be tickled to see a chat room with her name on it!! - it was one of her pleasure's in this life to chat with all of her friends)

way to go admin. if i typed faster i'd join ya all in "Dakota's Bar"---LOL. what an awesome tribute to this "angel among us"

In Memory of Dakota123, ES has decided to make the chat room, Dakota's Bar, a permanent chatroom on our website. We know she is smiling down from heaven right now, knowing that she will always have a place in chat on ES...