Editor's note: This is a message Elaine Hatfield Hall posted on her Facebook page on Nov. 19.

While today is the four-year mark of Dylan's death, there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about what happened on this day.

I wish daily that I could change the events that transpired four years ago and Dylan would still be with us. But we all know time just does not work that way, so we remain vigilant in fighting for justice for Dylan.

I thank you all for being on this journey with us. I have met so many wonderful people that Dylan brought to us and I have learned so many valuable lessons. First and foremost is to not take for granted the love and support of those that support us. With that being said, I want to thank all of you, and I want to thank all my family and friends. There are many of you who have maintained profile pictures throughout the year and that means so much to me. Thank you for sharing information about Dylan and sending me strength throughout the year.

To our kiddos that experience this loss with us every day, and Dylan's immediate family who also struggle with his loss, we love you and appreciate you.

To my husband, Mike, who works diligently every day on Dylan's case and puts up with my sporadic emotions on a daily basis ... thank you. I truly couldn't survive this without you.

We lost one of Dylan's strongest warriors this year, Denise Hess, aka Katt, but I feel her presence and I know she is up there with Dylan and mom still working on getting justice for Dylan just as she did here on earth.

The case is moving forward and I am still confident an arrest will occur.

As we live our daily lives, it is important to remember that your life can change in the blink of an eye, so love honestly and peacefully, laugh often and always try to remember that everyone has pain in their hearts, so be tolerant of others and always be kind.

I love you all and thank you again for being on this journey with us. I could not do this without your love and strength.

And to Dylan, you were always a bright spot in our lives and you continue to be daily. With every choice I make, I think of you.

Tonight, we will do what you loved the most, play poker with our family, and we will think about you.

We wish you were here, but you will always be with us. Love to all of you and thank you again for all you do for Dylan.

To Dylan's friends whom he loved, hang tough and enjoy these moments in your young lives ... Dylan would want that.

Elaine Hatfield Hall

Monument