Reader comments: Oregon teen drowns in Bear Lake

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family friend | 1:27 a.m. July 16, 2008
In Oregon we have just heard about her passing. We are all heartsick. She was a wonderful, sweet girl that left us too soon. Our prayers are with her family.
Prayers from Oregon | 7:47 a.m. July 16, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Family and friends of Mallory.
family friend | 7:56 a.m. July 16, 2008
we too are from Oregon and have just heard of her passing. Jon and Patrice, Cam and Chris and Mitch, know that our hearts go out to you and that our prayers are with you at this sad time
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OMG | 4:28 p.m. July 16, 2008
This is the second drowning in a week…what is going on?

Was she in the lake alone?
OMG West Jordan Ut | 4:30 p.m. July 16, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to this family.
Worker at Ideal Beach | 5:46 p.m. July 16, 2008
My boss is Rose she is real sorry for your loss I wasn't there at the time but I came to work the next day and I could tell the whole resort was quiet and almost sad. I am sorry for your loss I will keep you in my prayers.
Ideal Beach Employee | 9:11 p.m. July 16, 2008
Our hearts and prayers go out to you in this hard time we have all signed a card and sent to your family. We are all torn and heartbroken from this tradgety. From DW
Ryan | 10:26 p.m. July 16, 2008
We are heartbroken to hear of Mallory's passing. We love you John, Patrice, Chris, Cam, and Mitch.
Jami | 11:28 p.m. July 16, 2008
My heart goes out to an amazing family and extended family who have all been affected by so much tradgedy. Your courage and faith are an example to us all. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you. (Gary Smith's daughter)
Schnell Family | 12:55 p.m. July 17, 2008
We just found out about Mallory - oh my gosh - we are in total shock! Not sweet little Mallory!! Our hearts are breaking for this wonderful family. We have said so many prayers on your behalf and pray that you will find some comfort through this awful time.
Bailey Family | 10:00 p.m. July 17, 2008
We are heartbroken to hear about Mallory. She was a beautiful, sweet, kind girl that we will never forget. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Auntnan | 11:12 p.m. July 17, 2008
Our dear sweet Mal...the pain goes so deep, hard to really relate to. Our hearts go out to your brothers, Cam, Chris and Mitchie and to your parents who will need a lot of time to try to find a way to walk through this tragedy. Your family is definitely a strong and loving family! Love your, Aunt Nan & Uncle Craig and all your Bywater cousins!!
Garrett N. | 9:25 a.m. July 18, 2008
I was a classmate of mallory's in 7th and 8th grade, I moved down to southern utah and haven't seen her in awhile...heard of the news from friends and I want to tell the family I'm very sorry. Mallory was always one of the nicest people, I never heard her get mad at someone or lash out/insult anyone, she was always kind to people. It's true that only the good die young.
Mallory Parsons | 11:55 a.m. July 18, 2008
My Dear Family, I saw Patrice and some of her children at the Bountiful temple several years ago and I have thought about them so often since. They are a beautiful family and I wish I could know them better. I am Lynn Mellor's wife and he will welcome her on the other side. My love and heartfelt sympathy go out to all of you. Barbara Jean Mellor
Southridge Mom | 1:53 p.m. July 18, 2008
It is so very sad to lose someone so young from our community. My heart goes out to all of you.
Katie Jackson | 4:11 p.m. July 19, 2008
Dear Parsons family.
I wanted to send my condolences to everyone who will always be affected by this awful loss. I was there on the lake that day and ran over when everything happened. I wished that my call to 911 hadn't been in vein. I hope my hugs were in some way helpful. My family and I stood there...sending our prayers your way. We are still sending them to you and always will be. As a mother I feel that there couldn't be any loss greater, and I mourn for your whole family. I heard from one of the men that helped search for her that she saved the life of her 10 and 6-year-old sisters (or cousins) and what greater love is there then someone who gives their life for another.
All our love,
Sincerely,
Katie Jackson and Family
Sandy Ut
Southridge student | 10:38 p.m. July 19, 2008
I grew up with mallory in elementary schools
its sad to see her pass away

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