Too often we take it for granted and never thank those who have made a positive impact in our lives and when they are gone, we hope they can hear our prayers and accolades.  I would like to take the opportunity to recognize the individuals who have touched my life:

Fielding McGehee and Rebecca Moore, you two are my heroes! I often wonder how you knew creating the web site would be so instrumental to the lives of family members and most importantly a fitting honor to those who perished that horrible day.  If it were not for your tenacity and courage I would not have found out that aunt Pearl didn't have a grave marker.  The Mary Pearl Willis Foundation would not exist.  I would still cry at the mere mention of her name.  That all changed when I found http://jonestown.sdsu.edu/

Seeing my aunt's picture after 28 years began this wonderful journey of restoring honor to her and all victims of crime.  Mac and Becky our lives are forever entwined.  You have given me an outlet for my grief and a drive to erase the shame.  I am looking forward to the day when we stand together and witness the unveiling of the memorial Speaking Their Names.

Pamela you spoke the name of this foundation and from your mouth to God's ears.  Paul, you have been my guiding light, bringing so much joy, laughter, a squeeze of juice, a moo, Elmo and a devil in high heels too ;)   Martine you are simply amazing! Menky, thank you for being my friend!

Rosey, your words of wisdom allowed me to hold my head up high in the face of adversity; you encouraged me to rise above the darkness and reach within to find the strength needed to spread my wings as I entered into another phase of my life's journey, there are truly no words that can explain my sincerest gratitude to you for being the gentleman your mother raised you to be, she is looking down from Heaven with great pride!  Never underestimate the power of your words, they encouraged and blessed me in my greatest time of need.  And don't forget I am still waiting on Alicia's peach cobbler!  Many blessings to you!   

Jerome Hess, Kim and Uncle Al, Webster's dictionary definition of a "gentleman" should include your pictures.   Denice Stephenson, you answered the telephone and validated my aunt's existence.  The California Historical Society's Mary Morganti, Tanya Hollis and staff, when nobody cared, you all did!