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July 23, 2007
Goodbye Tampa - Hello Lexington
Topics: General
"Amanda loved butterflies and the theme on correspondence and pictures depicts butterflies, usually seven as that was her age when she disappeared. Notice the butterfly painted on the truck. Purely coincidental when Roy rented the truck. Maybe that's her way of saying she is going with them?
By the time some of you read this, Roy and Sylvia will be on their way to their new home in Lexington, Kentucky. A lot of thought went into making this move but Roy and Sylvia believe it is for the best. Tampa has been home for many years and after the disappearance of Amanda it has been difficult to meet each day. Although Amanda's murderer has been placed on death row, they have never been able to lay her to rest with a proper burial. Roy and Sylvia will never forget all the good people in the Tampa Bay area that have stood by them through it all.
Roy will be going into business with his brother who owns a towing service. It is Roy's plan to open a automobile body repair shop in conjunction with his brother's business. Sylvia will take time to set up their new residence and eventually look for the opportunity to serve with an organization helping children, especially those dealing with missing children. The Amanda Brown Foundation will be headquartered in Lexington and the ABF Blog site will continue to be entered from Tampa.
The Tampa Bay area will miss Roy and Sylvia and wish them the best of luck in their new endeavor. Our quest here will be to continue to look for Amanda and hopefully one day, Roy and Sylvia will be called to return to Tampa to lay their daughter to rest.
May GOD Hold You in the Palm of HIS Hand!
God Bless You Both.
Anyone needing information or wanting to contact Roy or Sylvia may still do so by using their e-mail address. Should you have any trouble or need assistance please send me an email thru the comment section of this article.
Posted by admin at July 23, 2007 10:53 PM
Comments
Hello Friends,
I will miss both of you seeing you at different vigils etc. I know this will be the best for both of you for the future, but remember us as your dear friends. Everyday I pray for success in finding Amanda. May God hold both of you in the palm of His hand to guide you, strength you and you already know how much he loves both of you. Both of you will be our prayers and hoping to hear from you soon. Best of luck in both of your new jobs. We love you both.
Love,
Sherry and Murl
Posted by: Sherry and Murl Mitchell at July 25, 2007 1:05 PM
We just wanted to tell you how much we miss your friendship and miss your warped sense of humor. We are applying to rent a house tomorrow so wish us luck. We have been having trouble getting a wireless connection. I am so tired and Roy has so much to say but I have to go to bed because tomorrow is a big day. We will email you again soon. Love what you put on the website.
Sylvia
Posted by: Roy Brown at July 26, 2007 10:24 PM
Hello Roy and Sylvia,
I know this was a hard decision for you and I wish you both well. Please give me a call at your earliest convience. Our number is toll-free nationwide so you should be able to use a pay phone along the way. I really would like to hear from you.
Be safe on the highway,
Pat Rutherford
FDLE/MCIC
Posted by: Pat Rutherford at July 27, 2007 10:48 AM
