((( Dak ))) Darlin : I am so saddened to hear of your passing. You will be missed, but you are in a far better place and you will have fantastic company of friends from e/s to greet you at the gate. Washy

Hell I am all choked up. Kotter wait fer all yer ES freinds, we will be there some day, then you can pass out the drinks and dance wiff all the bull riders. Yer Red Headed Big Brother is gonna stick up fer ya. hell I'll even SLOW Dance wiff ya. Now who is gonna fill KOTERS boots, there will only be and always be the one and only dakota123, in the hearts and minds of ES folks. Koter tell timmers hey fer all of us, and ifen he don't dance wiff ya, use Georges skillet on him. Kotter we send ya off with lots of luv. sleep tight little sister. Ole hoss69

I don't get in chat too often but one of the first times I did, Dakota offered me a drink and a spot on the fence. I've been following the posts regarding her surgery and now her passing. So many ES'ers loved and cared for her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. May you rest in peace, Dakota. Becky

I got off a plane in Colorado Springs a couple of hours ago, turned on my phone while the plane was still on the runway. First thing that popped up was a text message from Wanna that Kota had passed. Tears came to my eyes! Kota, I will miss you. All the times you talked about me having camo "fleeing from love" tennies. I also know that Timmers and all our other ES fiends who have passed on were at the gates to heaven to welcome you! You were such a great part of ES! I know we will meet again one day in God's kingdom. Writer, I too will never forget when Kota and her mom and dad came to the party in Texas. I drove home tonight crying when I thought of Kota's face while she was dancing with Ebay. Ebay, please know that I have always applauded you for that dance with Kota! I sit tonight and think of all the ES friends I have made and the ones I have lost in the past 4 years. I miss those who have gone and love all the friends I have made in ES over the years. I would like to send flowers for Kota's service if anyone can send me the address. With saddened heart, Vickie aka Jane

Kota Kota my friend, no one will know the heartache that I feel knowing that you are gone.You were and are a great friend.I miss you already,knowing I will never hear or see you give me strife,farewell my buddy,my butt chewer ha!. RIP Kota-you will be missed and always thought of......I love you my friend.

Having only been a member of ES for a few months, I have had limited time to get to know you (((Dak))) but the short time we shared, was full of friendliness and laughter. Thank you for all that you brought to your ES family and the smiles you gave to me. You will be very missed. My deepest sympathies go out to her family. Auggie

A Poem for Tommy Author is Unknown... "I'll lend you for a little time, a child of mine", He said, "for you to love while she lives, and to mourn when she is dead" It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three, But will you, till I call her back, take care of her for me? She'll bring her charms to gladden you, and shall her stay be brief, You'll have her lovely memories as solace for your grief. I cannot promise she will stay, since all from earth return, But there are lessons taught down there, I want this child to learn. I've looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you. Now will you give her all your love, nor think the labor vain, Nor hate me when i come to call, to take her back again. I fancied that I heard them say, Dear Lord, thy will be done. For all the joy thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run. We'll shelter her with tenderness, we'll love her while we may; And for the happiness we've known, will ever grateful stay. But shall the angels call for her much sooner than we planned, We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand!" "Heaven is not a crying place." May the peace of our Heavenly Father surround you.

I talked to my (((lil sis))) about how scared she was of her heart troubles. She really didn't want to leave us. But I am so glad she is in the Happy Hunting Grounds now where she well be safe and happy. I'll miss you, and you well always be a Native in my book. Rhonda My condolences to her Dad and family, I know how much she will be missed by them..........

((((KOTA))) Your ES family will miss you so very much. It won't be the same without you, yet we'll carry on and never forget the friend you were to us all. Life handed you so many challenges, yet you met each one with a quick wit and laughter, and kept us all smiling and LOL. Now our Father has called you home, where your life will be without any pain or suffering. In Heaven, you'll be the most special angel, the one that will make each newcomer feel welcome, have everyone laughing, and feel gladness in their hearts. To (((Tommy))), our hearts are breaking with the loss of your daughter, as we know your's is at this time. Remember all the joy she brought to your life, and how much she touched others. To be the parent of a young woman that knew the love of so many should make you very proud of her. Kota, give Timmers and the other ES angels up there with you a big hug from me, and save me a good seat on the fence. When it's my time to join you, I expect you to have all the "W's" sorted out, and the best ones standing in the front row! If I know you, you've already been looking over the herd of cowboys and getting them in line, LOL. Love you, little sister! Jacquie

I like all the rest, am in shock and sad for the loss of our ((((((((((BABYGIRL)))))))))))). I pray that God will be with all of her family and help them thru this. Tommy....she was a special young lady and I am so glad that I got to meet her. I remember how excited she was when EBAY asked her to dance. We all loved her and are gonna miss her tremendously! Let us know if we can do anything!!! Storms