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Hallie, Hunter and Josh--
As we discussed earlier, please find below the email from Lana Lawrence, an adult victim of child sex abuse.

Again, many thanks for inviting me to share my ideas. It was wonderful to see you today, and share memories. Please do not hesitate to contact me for anything.
Best-
Patty

Patricia Dailey Lewis
Deputy Attorney General
Director- Family Division
Sent from my iPhone

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From: Lana Lawrence <lana.lawrence@gmail.com<mailto:lana.lawrence@gmail.com>>
Date: June 2, 2015 at 9:55:41 AM EDT
To: "Dailey Lewis Patricia (DOJ)" <Patricia.Dailey-Lewis@state.de.us<mailto:Patricia.Dailey-Lewis@state.de.us>>
Subject: Condolences

Dear Patricia,

I wanted to write to tell you how deeply saddened I am by Beau's death, and just how much I have been thinking about you and others who worked closely with him - especially on the Bradley case. I could tell by the interaction between you and Beau on the day of the demolition that he respected you and thought very highly you. It's so heartbreaking to think of such a talented and vibrant young man losing his battle to such a terrible disease, and the profound grief that those closest to him are feeling.

There are some events that we never forget in this life, and one of those for me was being at the Bradley complex demolition. Both my partner and I experienced difficult flashback and sadness each time we drove past that building, and it was a relief to know that it was being torn down. We weren't sure if removing the structures where so much pain and suffering occurred would be enough to change our reaction to that place, but just last month I thought of writing to let you know that we almost never think of what happened there anymore. I think of meeting Beau and you there, and the warm hugs that were offered that day. I know that we are not alone in feeling that the AG's office made the best decision tear it down for the victims, and for adult survivors who were so triggered by that place. Thank you so much.

And I will never forget the kindness that you and Beau showed me that day, and I will never forget Beau calling my Michigan Prosecutor, Deana Finnegan, to thank her for issuing my apology letter for the manner in which my father's case was mishandled. She emailed yesterday morning to tell me how saddened she was by the news, and that his call to her over my case was one of the highlights of her career. She noted how struck she was by his compassion and kindness. I think we all were. . . . All of you helped me heal, and close that awful chapter of my life.

Sometimes I think that perhaps we have but one major job to do on this earth, and to do it well. Beau sacrificed so much to make sure that the child victims in the Bradley case were taken care of, and that justice was served instead going off to DC to fill his Dad's former Senate seat. The reforms that took place under his tenure for victims were essential and progressive, and changed the lives of many past, present, and future crime victims. I am deeply grateful for what he did for his home State, and I know that you were a big part of that effort.

I still have the images that I took the day of the Bradley demo, and I know many who are photographed with Beau will want those images. I just don't know how to get so many of them to you and others who were there. If you could give me some suggestions on how to send them, either uploading them or sending them via a DVD or thumb-drive (the files are large and I can't just email them), I would be very appreciative. They might be to difficult for some to look at right now, but perhaps in the future they will find them comforting.

I was really looking forward to volunteering to work on Beau's campaign for Governor, as I know that he would have made a great leader of this State. I am truly heartbroken for his family, and his close friends and colleagues, as well as the people of this state who have benefitted from his public service. If there is ever any support or assistance that I can provide, please call on me. My neighbor is an ADA and speaks highly of AG Matt Denn, and I feel as though I'd like to do something to give back to my community.

My very best regards, and deepest condolences to you and all who worked so closely with Beau Biden. I hope that you can take some comfort in knowing that you've all made a tremendous difference in the lives of crime victims, and that you are deeply appreciated.

Lana Lawrence
Rehoboth Beach
302-260-989