In a heartfelt statement, Sophie and Colin Hortman expressed their grief over the loss of their parents, Melissa and Mark Hortman, referring to them as the center of their lives. They thanked law enforcement for their prompt response and efforts to arrest the perpetrator, highlighting the parents’ impact on their community. The couple's children advocated for ways to honor their memory, including acts of kindness and community engagement, encapsulating their parents' legacy of love, justice, and resilience amidst tragedy.
We are devastated and heartbroken at the loss of our parents, Melissa and Mark. They were the bright lights at the center of our lives, and we can't believe they are gone.
We especially would like to thank the officers who were first on the scene to our parents' home and their heroic attempts to rescue our mom and dad.
They leave behind an incredible legacy of dedication to their community that will live on in us, their friends, their colleagues and co-workers, and every single person who knew and loved them.
This tragedy must become a moment of hope and resilience; our parents lived their lives with immense dedication to their fellow humans.
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