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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 journey of healing and advocacy, including participating in the Ride For Missing Children, which honors his sister.

Dusty shares how he channels his anger into positive actions, focusing on child safety and abduction prevention. He mentions the importance of the bike ride, which was created by his father, Bob Wood, and highlights the significance of the turquoise and pink jerseys worn by participants.

The episode emphasizes the family's gratitude for community support throughout their ordeal. Dusty reflects on the silent tribute paid to missing children during the ride and expresses hope for finding his sister's remains.

Ultimately, Dusty conveys a sense of peace regarding his sister's fate, stating he looks forward to reuniting with her in heaven.

TLDR

Dusty Wood shares his journey after his sister's kidnapping, focusing on advocacy and community support 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

  • Dusty's Journey of Hope
    After his sister's tragic kidnapping, Dusty dedicates his life to positive change.
    “Every day I'm less angry because I devote my energy to positive things.”
    @ 00m 12s
    September 20, 2024
  • Ride For Missing Children
    Dusty and family honor his sister Sarah through a charity bike ride.
    “The Riders wore jerseys that were turquoise and pink, the colors that Sarah wore.”
    @ 00m 31s
    September 20, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • There will be never a way to repay the kindness of strangers.
    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

  • Tragic Loss00:05
  • Community Support01:07
  • Hopeful Reunion01:35