On September 12th, 1995, McKay Everett, a bright, energetic, and compassionate 12-year-old boy, was abducted from his home and murdered by an adult family friend. The motive for the abduction and murder was to reduce a debt and purchase a nicer home. McKay's parents thought and felt McKay was safe inside his home. They were 10 minutes away at a meeting. They had no reason to believe that a family friend would lure McKay away from his safe surroundings. 

McKay was my greatest prize. 

My hopes and dreams were centered around McKay. 

McKay was a delight, and he made my heart sing. 

McKay was like every other child. 

He enjoyed playing and having fun. 

I do not understand anyone harming a child. 

McKay was deceived and lied to by people he thought loved him. 

McKay was abducted, tortured, and murdered. 

Through it all I have gained strength, fortitude, and perseverance. 

The loss of McKay took me through a spiritual journey which continues even to this day. 

If I can rise above the horrific circumstances of my son’s death, you can rise about your circumstances. 

I will share with you what happened and how I learned to heal and forgive and stand against evil. 

~Paulette~ 

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