Thank You's

We would like to thank everyone for remembering Laura and for keeping her memory alive. The following individuals / businesses have been integral in our efforts to honor Laura and we thank all of them for their help and support.

Representative James Hoops and his legislative aids Erin and Adam for all their hard work to help draft and pass Laura’s law.

Congressman Jim Jordan and his legislative aid Tom for taking the time to meet with us to discuss Laura’s Law.

All the members of the Ohio Legislature (House and Senate) for unanimously passing Laura’s Law.

Retired Columbus Police Officers Robert Schott and John Sears for the outstanding work they did investigating Laura’s case many years ago.

Assistant Ohio Attorney General Todd Marti for helping in the fight to keep Laura’s killer behind bars.

Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Daniel Hogan for his sound judgment. Had he not ruled Laura’s killer a sexual predator we likely would have never found her story.

The Columbus Ohio Police Department for their insight and inspiration.

Cathi and everyone at the Polly Klaas Foundation for their inspiration.

The following reporters who believed in our work since day one. These reporters truly are the best of the best.

Barb Carmen of the Columbus Dispatch.
Duane Pohlman of WEWS newsnet 5.
Jim Provance of the Toledo Blade.
Kevin Landers of 10TV.
Rich Jaffe and Denae D'Arcy of WKRC.

Brenda, Dan, Jessie, Matt and Ryan for their continued support and inspiration.

Deb, Jim and Pat for their unwaivering support.

Buckeye Sound and Video for their incredible graphic design and video work.

Nutrition Forum and Gym Extreme for donating the funds needed to purchase Laura’s memorial bench and plaque.

Video Game and Music Exchange and Forever Summer Tanning Salon for helping to fund Laura’s web site.

Shari and the staff of the Angel Safe Foundation for their continued support.

Dave Swart (son of murder victim Clara Swart) and Cheryl Cole (wife of slain Cincinnati Police Officer David Cole) for their support.

Molly and everyone at Columbus Ohio Department of Recreation and Parks for helping to get Laura’s bench placed at Antrim Park.

Lisa and everyone at Centec Cast Metal Products for the fine work they did creating Laura’s plaque.

All our friends at kelseyspurpose.org for remembering Laura.

Our friends at beautifulpoems.tripod.com for remembering Laura.