|
|
What Family and Friends Say About Ali Gilmore
Video of Montel Show
Montel Show May 05, 2006 -
Featuring Ali Gilmore
 Brotherly Love
Hi Ali, although I am writing a letter, I truly want you to know that it feels like I am talking to you, and you are just not responding at this moment. That's OK for now so just hold on.
The more time passes by the more I feel and want another hug and kiss like we did about eleven years ago. I am sure that you remember that one. We held on to each other for about 20 or 30 minutes and cried (tears of joy) and just couldn't let go. We need to update that hug, kiss and cry. I remember it being so funny when we let go. We were laughing at each other and crying at the same time.
Believe me, Baby Sis, we are not going away or giving up. You are so loved by your family, co-workers, friends and just everyone involved in your whereabouts. You have so many people to meet, because they know how sweet and caring you are. You have such good character. We are praying every second of the day for your safe return.
I am also praying for the perpetrator or perpetrators, with whom I am almost sure that they are reading this right now. I beg of you to please call someone and tell us where our loved one is. Maybe this is bigger than you thought it would be; however, it hurts more people than you can begin to imagine. So please come forth with the info. Make a strange phone call, hang up, leave a findable note in a common place, and ask God for His forgiveness. I beg of you, please, please.
We are in pain, and need our love one back. We need closure.
Ali, I love you so much. Your brother, Percy "Redd"
~ Percy Walker, Jr., Brother ~ 04-13-2006Looking Forward to Meeting You.
Ever since I heard of Ali's disappearence she hasn't left my thoughts. We have a forum and blog that I post all new information on Ali we can find. She has a wonderful, loving family and great friends. We all hope and pray this has a positive outcome. And once Ali is home I want to come to Florida and meet her. She sounds like an awsome person. Stay strong and hold tight to your beliefs. We will continue to pray for you all.
~ Themis Eternal, Future Friend ~ 04-11-2006ALI YOU ARE LOVED AND MISSED
Ali, I am a friend of your family on your Dad’s side. I along with many others went looking for you this weekend. I wish that you would call or something, your family is very worried about you and the baby. Your sister Betty and your brothers Zeke and Percy along with your niece and her daughter were at the FAMU building hoping and praying this past weekend for your safe return. You are very much-loved and missed by your family. Your brother Percy talks about you all the time, I truly hope that I have the chance to meet you. Ali, you have a strong family here in West Palm Beach, I no the Walkers, and there faith is strong along with there prayers, so girl just come home to your family. “WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU”
Future Friend, Chris
West Palm Beach
~ Christine Gentilquore, Friend of Family ~ 04-11-2006I Miss Your Weekend Calls
Ali, I miss your call last weekend. Last weekend was so hard for me. I had to sit at The Headquarters 447 FAMU Way and pray that you were not out there in the woods somewhere. Once again my faith was proven, you weren't out there. Ali continue to hold on, and give me a call, because this is going to be one Big Living Testimony.
~ Attallah McLawrence, Sister ~ 04-11-2006I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
Ali i just want you to know that i love you and i miss you so much and i'm waiting for you to come home because it hurts in the inside. Love Raheim
~ Raheim Brown, Cousin ~ 04-10-2006Never Giving Up on Hope!
My mother, Betty and I are praying along with others here in KY. I am so burderned for my family and I feel extremely helpless, wishing I could do more and be with my family down South...I know that prayer is one of the things that I certainly can do at a time like this! I am continually lifting up Ali before the throne of God! I am beseeching God for her safe return...I find myself asking how can something like this happen to someone in my family? I often find myself crying out to God: where is she Daddy???? Only our Father knows and I am praying for HIM to give wisdom and guidance in finding Ali! My prayer is for my family that the peace of God will sustain at a time like this and that no matter what...we are NEVER giving up hope on Ali!!!
NEVER! No matter the time length, no matter how it looks...GOD IS STILL ABLE!
~ Sonya Hamilton, cousin ~ 04-10-2006Faith In God
I was granted the opportunity to meet the mother and sisters of Ali, and I must say that they are truly strong. I know that it is hard to wake up each day wondering where she may be, but when you have God in your life he gives you strength to go on from day to day. I will keep you all in my prayers and I sincerely do hope that in the end, she returns home safely. Never give up hope because GOD likes us to have Faith in HIM. I love you all and GOD Bless.
~ Ulecia Boldin, Concerned Citizen ~ 04-09-2006God, Please Hear Our Prayers!
This morning, as soon as the k-9 unit and search team arrived behind the Woodville Sports Complex, even my young Grandson's ages 9, 8 and 6, were sadly aware that the people were looking for clues to Ali Gimore's mysterious disappearance. All around the park the word spread, and as we watched the gathering of people that were present to search, we hoped and prayed in our hearts that, "No God, don't let Ali be found here in these thick woods, but in a safe and secure place, protected by your immense love. God, please bring Ali and her unborn child home safe to her family and friends that love and miss her so much!" Sincerely,dee
~ dee collins, a concerned family ~ 04-08-2006Come Home
Even though I rarely saw Ali, now that she has been missing, I think about her everyday. Ali, you are truly missed! You are such a kind, loving person. Positive words are always spoken by you. I know you have not gone too far and I pray and feel in my heart that you will return home soon.
~ Letecia Foster, Cousin ~ 04-08-2006NEVER GIVE UP
NEVER GIVE UP! TO ALL THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS, JUST STAY TUFF AND BELIEVE, AND SEE IT THROUGH TILL THE END. GOD IS WATCHING OVER ALI IN HEAVEN ABOVE
AND HE'S SEEN ALL OF YOUR EFFORTS AND OF COURSE ALL OF YOUR LOVE. SO PRECIOUS WAS HER SPIRIT SO GIVING WAS HER HEART AND BY THE GRACE OF GOD HE WON'T TEAR THE FAMILY APART
SO DON'T GIVE UP, KEEP PRAYER ALIVE AND REMEMBER THAT YOU HAVE FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT WILL BE HERE ALWAYS
~ TARA MOBLEY, FRIEND ~ 04-07-2006LOVING ALWAYS
WELL WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT MY COUSIN. THERE IS SO MUCH BUT WHERE DO I BEGIN. WRITTING THIS ON A COMPUTER AND NOT BEING ABLE TO SAY THIS TO YOU SEEMS SO UNREAL. ALL I CAN SAY ABOUT MY ALI-CAT IS THAT I LOVE YOU AND MIIIISSSSS YOU VERY MUCH.
LOOKING AT YOU ON THESE WEB SITES ALL I CAN COME UP WITH IS THAT YOU ARE STILL HERE AND YOUR LIGHT SHINES SO BRIGHT EVEN AS KIDS STAYING THE NIGHT AT EACH OTHERS HOMES AND EATING HOME COOKED MEALS YOUR LIGHT SHINES SO BRIGHT. AS WE GREW FROM PLAYING UNDER THE TREE TO HIGH SCHOOL AND PROMS YOUR LIGHT SHINED SO BRIGHT. WHEN I THINK OF MY COUSIN ALL I CAN SAY IS KEEP THAT LIGHT SHINNING BRIGHT SO WE CAN FIND YOU AND AND SPOIL YOUR BABY. KEEP YOUR LIGHT SHINNNNIIIINNNIIINNNGGG ALI PLEASE. I LOVE YOU HEN!!!!
~ HENRIETTA GRIMSLEY, FIRST COUSIN ~ 04-07-2006Hold on to your Faith
Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. In reading the comments of the family members of this child of God, my faith is strengthened. I have never had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Ali Gilmore but, I feel the closeness and the love in the words of the family and I know God is present and He is and will continue to see you through. He truly has the power to bring Ali out all right and my prayer is that she will once again be able to put a smile in your hearts and on your faces as she has clearly done so many times before. Hold on to you Faith. God Bless You!
~ Sherrie Harrell, Concerned Child of God ~ 04-07-2006Motherhood
Ali, motherhood is a wonderful thing, and you are blessed to be carrying this beautiful gift from GOD!! So come on home so we can see the little rascal. We have been emailing each other back and forth because we are pregnant together. I remember February 14th (before you decided to take a vacation)we both had doctor appointments. You were supposed to find out the gender of your little one, and I had to take the gestational diabeties test. Now every time I go to the doctor's office I think about you. Are you okay? Are you taking your prenatal vitamins? Are you eating right? Although I am 2 months ahead of you, we are still in this together. WE LOVE YOU and MISS YOU like crazy!! Please find your way home, as we are trying to find you. (and HURRY UP!), Tosha
~ Tosha Leake, Niece ~ 04-07-2006THINKING OF YOU OFTEN
Ali has been at the front of my mind since she disappeared. I've had many restless nights waking up with thoughts of her on my mind. Even my co-workers are very concerned and ask if there is any news when they see me. She's in our thoughts and prayers with each and every passing day. We miss her very much! Ali was a great step-mother to my kid's and I know she would make a great mom to be. We are all hoping for her safe return. ALI WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH! - Katrina
~ Katrina Wilson, Friend ~ 04-06-2006You are in my Prayers
To the family and friends of Ali, I know you are hurting and you are in my prayers. Unfortuntely, I have never met any of you, but as a kind hearted citizen, I care and will continue to pray for all of you. (My office building in Quincy has two pictures of you and we are trying to spread the word for a safe return). If we can help in any way, please contact us. In Christian Peace, Paula.
~ Paula Clark, Concerned Citizen ~ 04-06-2006You are in my Prayers
Ali, I don't know you. But I met your sister last nite at my church. She was so nice and friendly, asking if my friend and I were 18. As we said "Yes", She begin to tell us that she was your sister and that they needed people over 18 to help look for you. She was trying her very best to keep it together, but just saying your name brought forth tears.
From everything that your family and friends are doing shows me that you are very loved and well thought of. I hugged your sister twice last nite and told her that everything would be okay. I firmly believe that.I also plan on having my friends and I take part in helping to find you. You and your family have been in my prayers since I first heard your story in February and you all shall continue to be there. God loves you and your baby and He will bring you both home.
I Pray Strength, Courage, Understanding and Peace upon your family and friends. For they truly miss you.
~ TyAonna Vickers, Friend in Christ ~ 04-06-2006Missing You
Ali wherever you are we truly miss you a lot. I have truly been praying that God has his hands surrounded around you and your child and please bring you back home safe. I love you Ali!
~ Sherri Lamoute, Friend ~ 04-05-2006Will Never Give up for your Search and Rescue!
Ali-cat, Baby-Girl since you have been missing my world is empty and my heart bleeds. Being the oldest of child of mama's, I have been appointed by God to be my siblings guardian angel and protector. It is an assignment that has been tested many times, because of your unique personality, and individuality to do things differently. Which is always a good thing, but girl bring you butt home! I need you. I need your positive energy, because I am getting weak. I need your loving words, because I am lost for words. I need your fresh breath of air, because I am almost out of air. You have truly, tried me this time. This is not like hide and seek that we used to play when we were growing up. I vow to continue to search and rescue you until earth and heaven rings with the sound of victory.
Girl, one time I was shopping and I followed a lady with the same build, statue and complexion throught the store just hoping and praying it was you. Yeah, right I was tripping. I miss you so much baby-girl, you got me seeing things, Smile! Missing you and my niec-phew. Call or email or something dawg!
Oh yeah, the family has been melting down also, since your disappearance, but we will talk about that later.........Ali-cat!
~ Tracy Smith, Big Sister ~ 04-04-2006Ali, We Miss You!
I just want you to know that I am praying for you Ali. I have not and will not give up hope for you safe return. This has been a rough couple of months since you’ve been gone. I think about you all the time, just wondering where you are and hoping that you will come back home.
You are such and smart and wonderful person that we all need in our lives. My God bless and comfort you, your family, your friends, and loved ones. We miss you!
~ Nicoletta Monroe, College Classmate ~ 04-04-2006Ali is a Survivor
Ali, I miss you so much. Will you please come home, please call, I am waiting for you. I just can't believe that you are miss, I feel like I am in a deep dream. Please wake me up. All I can think about is your beautiful smile, our long conversations. It just like yesterday we talked and today there is no answer. Ali, please pick up the phone and call me.
Anyone out there please help my sister, don't hurt her. And if you know something about my sister Ali it is time for you to speak out and be a man about this situation, you was man enough to take my sister without her will, so be a man about this terrible situation that you are putting my family and our friends through, turn yourself in. I need my sister, and my unborn niece. Please help us, return my sister to her family. We all need Ali in our lives. Everyone keep praying and keep your faith, the battle is not over. Love, Tallaboo!
~ Attallah McLawrence, Sister ~ 04-03-2006You Have Been & Will Always Be Forever Loved
To Ali, a heart-cherished friend. I am grateful that our paths crossed,that fall of 1996. It was then we became best friends in college. It is hard for me to write to you and about you in this manner, it is hard to stop crying. I have re-lived every conversation and every event we have shared since you have been gone. For when Ali loved people, she loved them whole heartedly. She could always see value and worth in others. I remeber when she would say to me, "What's mine is your's and if I have, then you have." Ali was always giving that way. When she and I would put our minds together, we were unconquerable. I remember our many conversations on how we were going to take-on "Corporate America." There was nothing we couldn't accomplish, no matter how difficult the obstacles may have seemed. We fueled each others fire to always have a vision, to always acheive and succeed. She was the vessel God used to connect me to an awesome ministry; which lead me to rededicate my life back to Christ. That was five years ago. Thank you Ali. You are continuously in my prayers. May your family be strengthened and encouraged in knowing that God is still in control and He shall have the final word. For you are forever loved. Love Always, "T", (as you would call me)
~ Lon'tejuana Hunter, friend ~ 04-03-2006Thinking of Ali
Since Ali has been gone, HPE has not been the same, at least from my perspective. I miss our lunch dates and her coming into my office just to talk. I miss her bringing me fruit and her encouraging words on days when I'm feeling irritated with the world. Sometimes I just go sit in her office because I know that no one will bother me while I'm in there. Her things are all how she left them. Pictures of her friends and family are scattered around the office. Even a pair of her stilletto boots are in there (the girl loved shoes). I guess you don't realize how much of an impact people have on your life until there aren't around anymore. I hope she returns to her home and HPE safe and sound. My prayers go out to her family and friends.
~ Sheronika (Liz) Denson, co-worker in HPE ~ 03-31-2006GOD'S GIFT
"ALI I"isha Grimsley Gilmore", you would always say Auntie I am so blessed because God gave me to the Smith family who love me. Yes ALI you will always be our ALI. Because God gave this family a gift and on that day, grandma lifted you up to the heavens and said to us that this child is a blessed child; God will take care of her. I still belive that to this day. I was fifteen years old and you were 5 days old. God gave us a gift and we want it back. WE WILL NEVER STOP LOOKING FOR YOU. THE CHAIN HAS BEEN TIED UP BUT NOT BROKEN.
~ Kim Howard, Auntie ~ 03-31-2006When I Think Ali I'isha
I'm thinking Ali I'isha, How no other smile can compare. I'm thinking of her character, Defining compassion & care. Always having much love to give and ready & willing to share if she sees a friend that’s in need. You can believe, she will be there.
She's always a stylish lady, Selective in the clothes she'll wear. Paying attention to details, when tending to her nails & hair. And, for me there is no other, for there's no-one can compare! Yes, she is like my dream come true, or like the answer to my prayer
I think of her determination, acquiring thing she wants & needs. I think about her passion for life along with her drive to succeed. Writings that increase her knowledge, are the writings I see her read. Never showing a fear to try. Instead, staying prepared to lead
There's no-one nicer to be close to as the daylight moves to eve. Anxieties she can conquer and all my stress she can relieve. And we work so well together, because she helps me believe; There’s no obstacle to stop us. There's no goal we can't achieve.
~ James Gilmore, Husband ~ 03-30-2006Missing my wife
Thank-you to everyone involved in finding Ali. I don’t think I can find the right words to express the gratitude I feel for everyone’s efforts. Ali is so much too so many people, and she is worth every prayer for her safety, every dollar of reward money, every minute of media time, plus a million times more. Thank you so much everyone!
As for me, the first thing on my brain when I wake up, the last thing on my brain whenever I manage to find sleep at night, and right on the top of my brain thought-out the day… Everyday! I love Ali and her so much. It is so hard to believe this is happening. There are so many things Ali means to our household, she is truly my “better half” and her not being her in this house is just not right. Often I find myself sitting in the house, on our living room sofa, praying that she will walk through the door and all of this will have been just a really intense dream reminding me just how much Ali means to me. But, it never happens; instead I am constantly waked to the reality that my wife and my unborn child are not here and may never be here again. It is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to deal with in my life.
|
|
|
