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Brother keeps his sister's legacy alive 30 years after her death

September 20, 2024 / 01:46

This episode covers the tragic story of Dusty Wood, whose sister Sarah was kidnapped and murdered in 1993. Dusty discusses his ongoing efforts to promote child safety and awareness through the Ride For Missing Children, a bike ride honoring his sister. The ride, initiated by their father Bob Wood, involves participants wearing turquoise and pink jerseys, the colors Sarah wore during her abduction.

Dusty shares how he channels his grief into positive actions, focusing on protecting children from abduction. He emphasizes the importance of community support in their journey and the silent tributes paid to missing children during the ride.

Despite the pain of losing Sarah, Dusty expresses a sense of peace, holding onto hope for a reunion in the afterlife. He reflects on the kindness of strangers who have helped his family cope with their loss.

TLDR

Dusty Wood shares his journey of healing after his sister's abduction and his commitment to child safety through the Ride For Missing Children.

Episode

1:46
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in 1993 Dusty Wood's life changed forever his 12-year-old sister Sarah was kidnapped and murdered when he was 16 as
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years go by Dusty remains determined to make a positive change in the face of a horrible tragedy every day I'm less
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angry because I devote my energy to positive things every year Dusty and some family members participate in the
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Ride For Missing Children a 78m bike ride that was created in Sarah's Honor by their dad bobwood the Riders woree
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jerseys that were turquoise and pink the colors that Sarah wore when she was abducted Riders stop at schools along
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the way to bring awareness to abduction [Applause] prevention the most important thing for
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us as a family is to protect kids and make sure that if there's anything that can be done to protect them from
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Monsters like Louis lent that it be done Riders pay silent tribute to those children whose families hold out hope
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that they will be found alive and to children who went missing and are never coming home like Sarah an wood Dusty
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says he and his family are grateful to their Community who have supported them since the beginning there will be never
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a way to repay the kindness of strangers that opened up the possibility of giving
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the best chance to my sister he's not sure if they will ever find his sister's body but he is at
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peace I'm waiting for the day I see Sarah in heaven and I know that day is coming and
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that makes me feel good [Music]

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Episode Highlights

  • Ride For Missing Children
    Dusty and family participate in a bike ride honoring his sister Sarah, raising awareness for abduction prevention.
    “The most important thing for us as a family is to protect kids.”
    @ 00m 43s
    September 20, 2024
  • Dusty's Journey of Hope
    After losing his sister, Dusty Wood dedicates his life to positive change and community support.
    “There will be never a way to repay the kindness of strangers.”
    @ 01m 14s
    September 20, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • Every day I'm less angry because I devote my energy to positive things.
    Brother keeps his sister's legacy alive 30 years after her death
  • I'm waiting for the day I see Sarah in heaven.
    Brother keeps his sister's legacy alive 30 years after her death

Key Moments

  • Tragedy Strikes00:05
  • Determined to Change00:08
  • Ride For Missing Children00:24
  • Silent Tribute00:56
  • Gratitude for Community01:07
  • Hope for Reunion01:35