I had read RG's myspace several weeks ago when he was somewhat angry with himself that he did not reach out to Casey and try to help her more. At that time he seemed to be sympathetic and supportive of the GPs. I believe he is speasking out more since the GPs have thrown his son under the bus, so to speak. RG appears to be a very spiritual man both inspeach and in practice. Maybe he has just seen enough. I emailed him a supportive note this AM and am posting his reply, which appears first. As always, my words are JMHO.
Sep 28, 2008 10:02 AM
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RE: We are not prepared
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write this message.
It's become increasingly difficult as time goes on to not be discouraged by what we see and hear as well as the pain of knowing something horrible may have happened to Caylee and we may never see that angelic face in this world again.
I will be addressing this latest attack on my on on Nancy Grace tomorrow night.
Jesse, and I, have gone through all of the what-ifs to see if we could have saved Caylee and Casey but this outcome was probably inevitable considering the dysfunction of that family. During the night I woke up hearing Lee Anthony's testimony that his mother called Caylee a "mistake" to Casey. "Casey's mistake". I can't imagine what that did to Casey's mind to hear that and how worthless she was on a regular basis from her own mother. Sadly, there are two victims here and neither can be saved. I know there's not a day that goes by that I wonder what might have been had we done something differently but Leonard Padilla tells me every time we speak to thank God every day my son didn't marry into that family. But, thats' a small consolation in the midst of all of this.
Thank you again for your support and tell anyone who has seen the truth and supported us how appreciative I am.
God bless,
Richard Grund
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From: Sam
Date: Sep 28, 2008 8:22 AM
Mr. Grund:
I have, like many people across this country and beyond, followed this case since the beginning. I have followed your myspace comments, read and listened to your son's interview with police and listened to your son on television. Long before ANY of that, I had not a doubt in this world that your son was a very special young man and did his best to do what was right. He is so very lucky to have NEVER married Casey and to have such a supportive family, I don't think Jesse would have been able to save Caylee in the long run. The baby was always Casey's "ace in the hole" and eventually she would have harmed her.
Most of us are not prepared to deal with a personality such as Casey's. She defies all that we have been taught and we are all constantly caught with are mouths open regarding her behavior. Do not expect much better from her family. I have no doubt the grandparents of dear Caylee loved her but, how in the name of all that is holy, could they NOT have known Casey had not work since 2005, NEVER called the babysitter to check on Caylee, NEVER saw a babysitter, NEVER asked for a phone number for emergencies??? I have no sympathy for them - only for individuals such as Jesse and yourself.
I admire the fine young man your son seems to have become and thank God everyday that he survived with his spirit intact. You and Jesse have many supporters that you will never know but we are there, nonetheless.
My tears too are for Caylee,
Ms.
Sam in SC