Dearest Morgan:
At times I am angry but never so angry as to forget how much love we have shared and the joy we had as a family. My heart will hold fast to that love until despair is turned away.
Love and goodness is what it is all about. People turn towards love like plants turn towards the light and are renewed. It is important to reinforce this positive outlook tonight as negative factors gather in the periphery of our lives to feed like vultures upon the event of your demise. That mindset is so foreign to me that I really cannot comprehend it. It is probably a mistake to waste time analyzing evil anyway – detracts from our goal of forward positive motion.
We are making it and finding a way forward despite many challenges. Like I really have been mired down with what your death involved – why such a terribly brutal ending for my sweet girl? But it was an ending – not THE END- your being will still have meaning and impact through good works we do in your name. The suffering I manage by recalling the quote “The soul leaves the body quickly and with joy – like a child leaps from the schoolyard gate”.
Leap and fly high my little one, dragon dancer, we are OK alone here.
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Thinking of Your Family. God is greater than us. He knows your despair and heartache and your enduring LOVE for Morgan. I pray He continues to give your family Peace and Harmony to continue your Journey until you are reunited forever. Sincerest prayers.
Oh Gil, my heart goes out to you. I wish this didn’t have to happen. I wish sometimes that I was driving by that arena & could have helped Morgan.I am a special education teaching assistant and I love those kids as if they were my own. I just want to protect everybody. I love your writing. It gets deep into your soul. I will continue to pray for justice for Morgan. It will happen.
Your pain is so palpable and every word reveals the magnitude of it etched in the lines of your face and the labored breaths you take each day moving forward. Such a dark place to be but you are doing it–surviving, healing and moving forward while never ceasing to honor your daughter in the process. But,I believe in self-preservation. I believe it’s necessary in situations like your’s. Call it denial, but its what helps a person get up out of bed each morning and go on another day despite such a traumatic loss. Your daughter is gone, but you still have a son and a husband who both need you. Reach out to them today and hold them like there is no tomorrow–and when you do, may you experience the love and comfort of Jesus that surpasses all understanding.
Gil,
The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God. ~Quoted in The Angels’ Little Instruction Book
…Just following your blogs, sending my warm vibes, thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I must say, you are absolutely right about the sun shining again. It cannot help but to shine again. You are embracing your pain and using it to fuel your journey. God Bless.
Gil, your push to fight darkness is an encouragement and inspiration to so many. Hold on and persevere!!! I have closely followed events as they have unfolded for your family as they hit very close to home. I am new to Charlottesville and am a single gal who frequents concerts in the area -so many times taken seemingly safe surroundings for granted. Your message to females in the community is needed: broadcasting the presence of persons who plan to harm will save lives and make a difference. Thank you for being faithful to declare it. I pray justice for your family, for Morgan.
I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday.Morgan will never be forgotten.
Mrs. Harrington , your words often bring tears to my eyes , I believe there is no greater loss then the one you have suffered. I hope someday your family will be reunited in some way , and you will be happy and whole again. My deepest sympathies John
Gil,
Newsplex reports that police have not confirmed that Morgan was raped, nor has the medical examiner determined her cause of death.
Isn’t it strange that there’s no cause of death. I wonder if someone is covering up in law enforcement,perps, etc..
Do you think this dissappearance could have connections to international organized crime, perps, or Dan’s position at VT?
Dear, Sweet Gil:
You are wise not to let the evil of this event rob the blessings of today from you and your family. Hold each other close and love each other through this hard, hard time. This evil has taken from you your golden, “shiny” Morgan, but it cannot destroy the love you shared or the memories of her time with you. In the dark, dark horror of the Good Friday cross, there still dawned the hope, peace, joy, and beauty of Easter morning. My prayer for you is that you will have blessings beyond measure in this Easter season, and that you will have an altogether new vision and understanding of what the empty tomb means. She is risen, Gil. Her body doesn’t hurt anymore, and her spirit is more shiny, brilliant, and joyful than ever. I hope you find comfort in that vision. I hope you find peace and joy in the promise of new life. I hope you feel the support of so many who care about you all.
Blessings and Peace,
Alice
Gil,
I am close in age to Morgan and she embodies all that I aim to be. She is an individual. She knows who she is and what she wants in life. She is comfortable with who she is. She is unique. She wants to help people and make a difference in this world.
I just want you to know that she has helped people. She has made a difference and will continue making a difference. She has inspired me as well as many others, and everytime we do something to help mankind, everytime we strive to be better people, everytime we think of her and remember to be cautious and safe, Morgan is making a difference. She lives on through each person that she has touched. You and Dan have so much to be proud of.
Xoxox,
KG(san diego, ca)
Dear One, as i read your words, the tears stream down my face, a beautiful beautiful dancer girl you had…she flies high above us now, watching you and yours each and every day…she is Peace…She is the Peace you seek…i will never stop praying for you…May you always feel our love and prayers for you and yours…