I have tryed to post a message many times and the words would not come..so will tears in my eyes I will try again. KOTA my dear dear friend my heart broke last nite when I came home from work to see of your passing. From the first time I came into chat you were there, we shared so many good times and bad, if you were down I helped you smile, if I was down you made me laugh. I remember so many good times but one sticks out in my mind, the day I named my stud I told you his full name and that I was calling him Kota, in yellow you sent me a message that was full of BIG smileys. We talk so many times about bulls and going to the PBR, one day I still hope to make it there and with you there on my shoulder, my second born bull will be named Dakota123 after my dear friend. Kota last nite I dreamed about you, as you walked up to the gates of Heaven there in a line stood Tim Frosty Wolf and some others I did not know as you got to them then step aside and up walked a tall skinny cowboy Chris LeDoux, he walked up to you and hugged you, I know that was the best greeting you could have had becasue you loved him so much. To Tommy, my heart goes out to you and if you need anything please let us all know, as Im sure you know by now your daughter was very much loved here and will be remembered always. ((((KOTA)))) RIP my dear dear friend..loves ya Linda

Well baby girl....you're in a safe place now... no more fear , no more pain for you... but I miss you . Rue

Wow!!! I think we're all stunned by your passing. Rest in peace up there cause you will be missed down here!

((((((( Dakota)))))) I am still in shock and very very sad over you leaving us. You were always so nice and positive to everyone who came in to chat. Your sense of humour, kind words and warm welcomes will be missed. You always remember to ask how my Dad was doing or if someone else had turmoil in their life. You were a genuine, kind sweet woman and it was my pleasure to have had been able to share part of your life. Until we meet again.............Lisa

((kota)), not too many times I've been left speechless, but this is sure one of em. Ride Free Hon, Ride Free. Phil

(((((Gentle Hugs))))) to all who knew and loved Kota. Her sweet disposition, kindness, and humor in chat will be missed. I've been moved to tears as I've read all the heartfelt posts here; it's truly amazing how the internet has bridged the lives of strangers and created these bonds that know no boundries... Marti

(((( KOTA )))) Get on that horse and ride on a cloud Dance around heaven laughing out loud You're as light as a feather as free as the birds with old friends beside you your heart speaks your words Just seeing your name in the chat room of fate Made us all not care if today we found our mate We miss you on earth but in heaven you're free That funny young woman Dakota 123 All my heart Tina

(((KOTA)))))))) girl you are so missed down here by so many you left behind. go and mind OUR FATHERs stock for him, we will be with you soon. hugs fancy Kotas family, my heart and prayers go out to you. May GOD Bless you all.

With tears in my eyes and sadness in my heart, I need to express what a "Special Young Lady" 'Dakota' was. When ES began the chat room, many years ago, she became my dear friend, always greeting me with her cute little ' smiley faces.' I will always remember teasing her that my first horse was named 'Dakota'. I love you and miss you girlfriend and will keep you posted on all the cowboy bullriding news. May the Lord bless your Dad and give him strength and let him know how many people you made smile over the years on this site. Good Night and God Bless " Sweet Little Girl" With much love, Barbara ( Sunshinefever)

I am in shock right now over Dakotas passing...not 10 min. ago was i telling my mom about her and how many people had left messages of prayers for her. Dakota, Godspeed girl...the last time I chatted with you, you made me one of your appletine slurpees...i will always think of you when drinking an appletini...prayers to her family. This is a sad day for ES... Kerry