05-03-2011, 06:27 AM
funeral was monday. now to watch and wait for arrest(s).
Portland Press Herald
Within the white walls, wooden floor and blue bleachers of the high school gym Monday afternoon, friends and family spoke of a vibrant and independent 20-year-old woman who worked as a waitress in South Portland. They painted a picture of a feisty, fun-loving and fiercely loyal single mother not afraid to speak her mind.
Kayla Dittmeyer, 22, fought back tears to read a lengthy poem to her younger sister that began, "When tomorrow starts without me," and ended, "Every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart."
"Who would have thought one young lady could have touched so many hearts?" Kayla said. "Everybody has asked what they can do for our family. Take a look around. This is all we really need, love and support."
Kayla also struck a cautionary tone. Confusion lingers about how Krista's body wound up in the pond at Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway.
Last June, she was living in South Portland with her boyfriend, Kyle Acker, 26, when he was arrested on charges of trafficking in cocaine and marijuana and having a loaded firearm in the couple's apartment. He has been in prison since January.
"It is very clear how many eyes have been opened," Kayla said, "by the tragic loss of my sister. So please, I ask of each one of you, to really think about each thing you do. Never lie about where you're going or what you're doing. Keep in mind, one little thing can change your life."
Amy Figoli, a friend and former neighbor, also spoke about the dangers of speculation and hearsay and urged those in attendance to respect Krista's dignity and integrity.
Portland Press Herald
Within the white walls, wooden floor and blue bleachers of the high school gym Monday afternoon, friends and family spoke of a vibrant and independent 20-year-old woman who worked as a waitress in South Portland. They painted a picture of a feisty, fun-loving and fiercely loyal single mother not afraid to speak her mind.
Kayla Dittmeyer, 22, fought back tears to read a lengthy poem to her younger sister that began, "When tomorrow starts without me," and ended, "Every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart."
"Who would have thought one young lady could have touched so many hearts?" Kayla said. "Everybody has asked what they can do for our family. Take a look around. This is all we really need, love and support."
Kayla also struck a cautionary tone. Confusion lingers about how Krista's body wound up in the pond at Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway.
Last June, she was living in South Portland with her boyfriend, Kyle Acker, 26, when he was arrested on charges of trafficking in cocaine and marijuana and having a loaded firearm in the couple's apartment. He has been in prison since January.
"It is very clear how many eyes have been opened," Kayla said, "by the tragic loss of my sister. So please, I ask of each one of you, to really think about each thing you do. Never lie about where you're going or what you're doing. Keep in mind, one little thing can change your life."
Amy Figoli, a friend and former neighbor, also spoke about the dangers of speculation and hearsay and urged those in attendance to respect Krista's dignity and integrity.