KT said: December 9, 2011 8:36 pm PST
Miranda,
I went to court for sentencing today in your honor.In a way it gave me some closure to what Drew did to me. It was difficult to see this evil man again,but I knew my attendance was impotant."Looking the other way" or not getting involved was not an option for me.If I had died,i'm sure you would have done the same for me.I wouldn't want others to hold their silence if I had died the night he drugged me. Fortunately,I am alive to speak out against this so-called "friend".
Your family and real friends have fought extremely hard to keep Drew behind bars.He will not serve what he DESERVES for taking your precious life.The only word to describe Drew is "unconscionable."
Everyday,I regretted not doing more to prosecute the crime Drew committed against me.For so long, I kept silent and suffered emotionally.I felt as though it was my fault because I put myself in a bad situation.Your Mom has helped me heal tremendously because I realize what he did wasn't my fault.
Today does not mark the end for the fight against Drew.We will continue to speak out in the community to the fullest extent of our individual capabilities.Drew has scarred me,however,I have become a stronger person.The only gift I can ever give back is one of awareness, knowledge,peace,and hope for past/potential future victims of such malice. Rest in peace beautiful angel!
*~Always & Ever~* KT