The family of Rachel Toone has released the following statement to media:
We are greatly saddened by the passing of our four year old daughter Rebecca Toone. Our 15 month old daughter Rachel is being treated at Primary Childrens Hospital with serious complications related to symptoms similar to Rebecca's. We love these girls and our two older children with all our hearts.
We have been sustained by the love of our family, friends and neighbors, and by our faith and understanding of our purpose in this life and the world to come. While much is yet to be understood, we respectfully ask for the privacy to mourn our loss and see Rachel's care and some measure of peace for ourselves and our children. We are sincerely grateful for the efforts of police, firefighters and healthcare professionals who have served our fmaily with kindness and tenderness. Contributions to assist the family may be made to a trust fund in the name of Rebecca Toone at any office of Wells Fargo Bank.
