October 8, 2007

Crandon Community,

Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and their friends. We are grieving for your losses. We are very sorry for what has happened. This huge tragedy has deeply affected everyone, including us. We also feel a tremendous amount of gruilt and shame for the horrible acts Tyler committed. We are struggling to respond, like most of you. We do not know what we should do.

Like us, many of you are asking why and looking for answers. There is nothing that happened before or after yesterday's events that has given any insight into why. We may never receive the answers we all seek. Like those close to Tyler, we are in shock and disbelief he would do such terrible things. This was not the Tyler we knew and loved.

We do not know how to act. We want to express our love and support to everyone affected, but are unsure what would be appropriate. We are hurting for all of your losses, as well as ours. May God bless you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

With Great Sorrow,

The Peterson Family