My best childhood friend would have been 46 today

[1gobluedem]

If some lowlife scum hadn't abducted her from the side of a freeway and, presumably, murdered her May 24, 1990. She hasn't been seen since.

Sorry if this is a bummer but she was a quite a person and I want her to be remembered. Please toast to Paige Renkoski today -- wherever you are. She would appreciate it and so will I :toast:

[donheld]

1. "I want her to be remembered"

She lives on in yours and others memories. I'm very sorry for your loss.

[1gobluedem]

2. Thanks, donheld.

I've made it my mission to keep her memory alive.

[progmom]

3. Here's to Paige

:toast:

I know how much she meant to you. :hug:

[1gobluedem]

6. Thanks, progmom!

You know she's my guardian angel O8)

[ScreamingMeemie]

4. I remember that, and I cannot believe it has been almost 16 years.

My father didn't want me driving on 96 after that. :toast: to you Paige. Happy Birthday.

And for you goblue, :hug: I won't forget.

[1gobluedem]

7. Thanks, Mrs. G!

I think of Paige whenever I pass that exit. And many other times too.

[samplegirl]

5. What a nice

sentiment. I hope your friend has peace wherever
she is.
I have a girlfriend like that who died from being
depressed and overdosed. I think of her often.
Especially on her birthday.

She would be very happy to know your keeping her memory alive.

[1gobluedem]

8. Thanks, samplegirl

Paige was quite a person.

[auntAgonist]

9. 1gobluedem your memories

will forever keep her alive in your heart.

:toast: Happy Birthday Paige Renkosi!

a :hug: for you 1gobluedem


aA

[1gobluedem]

11. Thanks, auntAgonist

It's appreciated!

[henslee]

10. That's terrible. She was robbed. So were you. How awful to have your

childhood memories framed by such an event. I am sure you honor her everyday in your life. A toast to Paige. And let her death not be in vain -- all of us reading this who travel alone or have loved ones traveling alone, be careful, Stay alert. The open road can be a dangerous place. Your car can give you a false sense of security.

[1gobluedem]

12. Thanks, henslee

We think it might have been someone she knew. She was within sight of an exit she knew, there was nothing wrong with the car, and her father had been a state cop so she knew not to get out of the car for a stranger.

Her fiance at the time had an alibi but was making some strange remarks both before and after she disappeared and I don't think he's ever been ruled out as a 'person of interest.' I just hope someday we find out what happened. Her father died without ever knowing..

[mdmc]

13. peace to both of you

K/R

[1gobluedem]

14. Thanks, mdmc

I appreciate the thoughts.

[mdmc]

15. Your welcome

It is very odd, posts like yours make me feel more positive about remaining on this earth... I feel sad, but know that there is much good to still be done. Your thread helped me to remember how precious life really is.

Peace and low stress,
mdmc

[1gobluedem]

22. What a nice thought, thanks.

That helps a lot.

[flamingyouth]

16. I just Googled her - what a sad story.

I hope for everyone's sake that there is some resolution. :hug:

Here's to you, Paige, :toast: and to you too, 1gobluedem :toast:

[1gobluedem]

18. Thanks, flamingyouth

Paige didn't deserve her fate.

[miss_american_pie]

17. I'm so sorry for your loss

:toast: to Paige

[1gobluedem]

20. Thanks, miss american pie

Seeing all the messages really helps me.

[LaraMN]

19. How utterly horrible.

I don't know how anyone can find closure when there are no definitive explanations for her disappearance. I hope the future holds answers and some kind of justice for her.

[1gobluedem]

21. Thanks, LaraMN

Her mother has gotten very active in Parents of Murdered Children. The case is still very much alive.

[latebloomer]

23. That is horrific!

I'm sure you never will stop missing her.

Here's hoping she is indeed in a better place, helping and protecting you.

[1gobluedem]

24. She is my guardian angel, for sure

I had a brain tumor discovered on a fluke five months after she disappeared. I had no symptoms and the combination of events that led to its discovery make me really believe that Paige had a hand in it.

Benign tumor; I'm fine now. But I would have died if it hadn't been removed.

O8)