Aniah Blanchard an ‘angel now’: Stepfather shares powerful tribute

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November 29, 2019

Forensic testing has concluded that remains found in Macon County earlier this week are indeed those of 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard. However, while the Homewood resident and Southern Union Community College student is gone, she will never be forgotten by her family — or many others around Alabama.

This was evidenced by a moving Instagram tribute posted by Blanchard’s step-father on Thanksgiving.

UFC fighter Walt “The Big Ticket” Harris shared a photo of himself and Blanchard when she was a young girl, along with a heartfelt caption.

“My sweet baby girl… I just wanna thank you for helping me change my life for the better… For teaching me how to be a man and a better father!” Harris wrote. “For being my biggest fan win, lose , or draw! For always knowing what to say to put a smile on my face and lift me up when I was down and wanted to give up.”

“You light up my world I’m so many ways,” he continued. “This pain is unbearable… I know you want me to be strong but it so hard baby it so hard. I’m gonna find [a way] I promise you I will. Right now nothing makes sense and I’m so lost. I just want you back.”

Harris concluded, “I hope I made you proud… I’m gonna keep going daddy just needs time. I love you so much. Look after us like you always did. We need you now more than ever. My lil mighty mighty tiger is [an] angel now. I love you baby girl forever and ever!”

Sean Ross is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn

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