Amber Redman: Letter from Yuzicappi and Redman family
Amber Redman
Published 7 May 2008 in the Regina Leader-Post
We have searched tirelessly for Amber for the past three years. We have never given up. Today, we reluctantly accept with great sadness that the search for her is over.
Over the past day, it's been with great difficulty to accept the fact that she will never be coming home. In our time of grief and sorrow, we hope to find the strength and courage to cope with the loss of her special soul by better understanding her life and her meaning to us. Her life may have ended tragically. But she will be forever remembered and honoured by those of us who loved her deeply. To the family, she will always be alive.
For 19 years we have had the honour and privilege to have Amber Tara-Lynn Redman as a daughter, sister, niece, cousin, granddaughter and friend. She was very special to us. Young, beautiful, intelligent, compassionate and kind, she loved and was cherished by all those around her.
She inspired a positive difference to those around her. Her heart roused a sensitivity for victims of violence throughout the country. Since she first disappeared three years ago, she has never been forgotten. Today we may have stopped looking for her. Though, now we know that she's with her father. She will always be remembered in our hearts. She will be dearly missed. The beauty of her spirit will forever shine.
At this time we would like to thank and acknowledge those who have provided their support and helped with the search efforts:
- Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nations Community;
- Town of Fort Qu'Appelle;
- Volunteer Search & Rescue teams;
- Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations;
- Surrounding First Nations communities for their fundraising efforts;
- Fort Qu'Appelle RCMP Detachment;
- Regina Police Major Crimes Unit;
- Starblanket First Nation Wahpiimoostoosis;
- Native Women's Association of Canada;
- Saskatchewan Sisters in Spirit;
- Amnesty International;
- And, finally, all those who prayed for Amber's return and for all those who continue to pray for us.
Finally, we kindly ask reporters to respect the privacy of our family and community as we take this time to make preparations for Amber's journey home.
Details on the funeral arrangements will be made public at a later date.
On Behalf of the Yuzicappi and Redman Family
Updated: 8 May 2008