Friends, Family and Neighbors React to the Death of Dawn Fital

On Wednesday, the daughters and cousin of missing Pittsfield woman Dawn Marie Fital created a Facebook page in hopes of discovering her safe and sound.

Thursday, with the , expressions of hope turned to sadness and anger. Many also used the platform to pay tribute to the Fital, a mother of four who was known to many in the billiards circuit.

Here are some of the comments:

Ann arbor news stated they just found a body believed to be Dawn I am sick to my stomach and filled with anger http://www.annarbor.com/
I am so sorry for the loss of Dawn Fital a sister from the pool world, you will never be forgotten Dawn, I love you!!! — Denise Belanger

The world has lost a wonderful person. Prayers for her family during this tragic time — Jennifer Arseneault

My heart weighs heavily with sadness. A wonderful woman tragically taken from her loved ones. Dear Lord, please give Dawn's family and friends the strength to get through this horrific time. May you be their light on their darkest of days. Rest my friend, rest :( You will be forever missed but never forgotten... — Krista Walsh

I live at Arbor Knoll as well, needless to say this is a shock and makes me very sad, upset and angry that there are people out there who are willing to do this to others. I hope he rots in a jail cell the rest of his pathetic life. My prayers go out to her family and friends. — Daniel Gallegos

This is so sad Dawn and I were parters on a Moose 8 ball league several years ago , I have seen her at tourney's on and off over the last few years . ( She was a Great pool player) and will sadly be missed. I hope this guy is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. —Kevin Mullins

Like so many others, I am shocked, saddened, and left with this sick feeling in my stomach. It is hard to imagine what would drive a person to do such a horrible thing to such a kind, lively, vibrant woman. My thoughts and prayers go out to Stephanie, Sara, and Dawn's entire family and extended family of friends. We will miss you, Dawn. — David Sapolis

Dawn will be missed by everyone who's life she's ever touched, she was a beautiful, caring and loving, mother, grandmother and friend to a lot of people. She raised amazing children who are some of the most amazing people I have ever met and she will forever be missed by myself as well as the countless other lives she's changed. — Chantal Kabel

Rest in peace dawn, I can't seem to wrap my head around the fact that I was just talking to you at work on Sunday night,and now a few days later...this. May the Lord be with you & your family. My prayers go out to her family. She will be missed by her family, friends, and all of us co-workers. — Chelsea Wright

To Dawn’s Family – I hope you can find some comfort in knowing that Dawn is a true inspiration to everyone that has had the privilege to meet her, play with or against her, and of course learn from her. She will be truly missed by everyone in not only the Michigan pool community but by pool players all over. — Michelle Boyer