LEE Takes Memorial Away from Front of House

[Truthwillsetufree]

This is really sad. Had someone put something hateful about Casey or the family I could understand that, if the memorial was to a soon to be hopefully executed Casey I could understand.

But they invited the public into this mess. They asked for donations, prayers at the vigil, for people to look for a live Caylee.

There was a memorial placed in front of my MILs house when she was murdered. It resulted in one of her sons causing a scene in front of the house as he sobbed in front of it, it made it real that she was dead for him, so I get the raw emotion it can bring out in a family member, I just wish they could handle it with a bit more dignity.

I'm afraid dignity and the A's are strangers.....

 

[Charge Them All]

From what I heard on the local news, the 'memorial' wasn't in front of the Anthony's house but off to one side - it might even have been on a neighbors lawn. Given that the neighbors have probably not been thrilled with the circus that has been going on, I am sure they would not have been thrilled to find their yards filled with flowers, toys, etc. I know I wouldn't be happy if it was all on my lawn. You know there would have been tons and stuff within 24 hours if it had remained. I hope someone close to the Anthonys suggests that any toys, stuffed animals etc. that are left there in the future be donated to Toys for Tots or some other worthy charity

LA had no chance to try to remove this stuff discretely, media was all over him the minute he got to the house. If people want to remember Caylee, do it where the remains were found - putting this stuff in front of the Anthonys house is a slap in the face to a family that is going through the worst he** they ever imagined right now. They have held out hope for 6 months, delusional perhaps, but they have held onto that one flicker of hope, that flicker was doused with reality Thursday. We dont know what LA was thinking, we don't know what he was feeling. The local news said he took the things and brought them into the house.

Also, the reason the defense team was there is the same reason they wanted to go the the site where the remains were found. The house was considered a crime scene for awhile and just released back to the family today. I am sure LA was there to let them in. The defense team will also examine the Suburban Drive site as soon as OCSO releases it.

I don't think badly of LA for what he did. My first thought is he is trying to protect his parents because they don't need to see things like this when they do return to the house. But, of course, this is just my opinion.

I think they DO need to see these things. For two reasons, the first bieng, they need to know that this is the outcome. Whether they want to believe it or not, IT IS THE OUTCOME. And secondly, the people that are leaving these things at the house, are in essense, extending some sympathy to this family. If they don't allow themselves to get the support that is offered to them, they are going to live the rest of their lives miserably.

 

[nursebeeme]

I just saw the video of Lee removing the memorial. It was on that sacred little piece of ground in front of the sidewalk that George and Cindy were defending with hammer and tongs.

Good God is there no end to the idiocy?

So far I don't see any signs of the shore of sanity (and don't think we will see them for a while yet)

 

[Truthwillsetufree]

I am right there with you. Did you catch the full moon last night, too?! If not, Elphaba took an exquisite photo of it on the current event forum. It is stunning.

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76319

Thank goodness, thought I had drank too much Diet Coke:drink:

 

[kiki the parrot]

Who does this... if the flowers and cross were strictly a memorial to Caylee they perhaps would have placed them at the site where her remains were found. But clearly this was intended as a gesture of sympathy toward the A family--which LA then takes it upon himself to destroy. It seems pretty obvious we are not talking here about any allergies of Caylee nor aversions to certain colors (?) but rather an extremely defensive reaction to a sincere expression of mourning and compassion. It saddens me that even now, the A's can neither acknowledge that, nor permit, others to share in the grief--simply because others were quicker to accept the awful truth. But I need to go now, I can hardly wait to read the KC Sticking W Her Kidnap Story thread... JMO ETA: the premise of this thread was that LA THREW CROSS & FLOWERS IN THE TRASH. Given that it's since been correctly reported that he in fact TOOK FLOWERS INSIDE, it seems apparent not only that LA's reaction was instead to the people--vs the flowers--on the property but that there was really no purpose for starting this thread... JMO

 

[FloridaKatz]

I just saw the video of Lee removing the memorial. It was on that sacred little piece of ground in front of the sidewalk that George and Cindy were defending with hammer and tongs.

Good God is there no end to the idiocy?

Yep and it almost looked like it wasn't even in front of their house. If facing their house, it was on the very far right of their front yard between the sidewalk and the curb (public domain). And here in Florida, a path of 3 feet between houses is also considered Public Domain, so to me, it looked like the placement of the memorial was either on the edge or within the public domain area.

 

[karenmamo]

Lee is mad because Cindy is mad.
Cindy is angry because LE ripped her house apart.
IMO

 

[Pondering Mind]

"Grieving" or not, those flowers and gifts were meant for CAYLEE, not Lee, not Cindy, not George. They were left in memory of CAYLEE, the VICTIM, that was KILLED, not Lee, not Cindy, not George. This was not about Lee, Cindy or George. Someone left those there to respect Caylee Anthony, something her own family could not seem to do just this once. They had no right to deny Caylee that honor or anyone from giving her that honor.

I have to agree with you, it still IMO is about CAYLEE. I have sympathy for the family, but can muster no compassion for them after months of watching them trying to backpedal and cover up for Casey. If that makes me a lesser person than some here, then so be it. That is how I feel and will not pretend any differently. Last time I checked I still have a right to my opinion.

 

[charo]

It was just on fox report again- the memorial wasnt even on their property- it was on the curbside of the sidewalk and he did bring them inside the house- they also showed the defense dream team walking into the Anthonys home and said when CSI was done with the crime scene area, the defense team would be going there, assuming tomorrow.

 

[Mermaid]

While the flowers were for Caylee, it's the Anthonys' home, and I can understand why they wouldn't want memorials from strangers set up outside. They are grieving not only that Caylee is dead but coming to grips with the fact that Casey herself did it. Even though we are all furious with Casey, they love her and are reeling in their grief.

I can understand putting flowers, if someone wants to, at the spot where her body was found.

 

[3doglady]

Jiminy Christmas..this guy has been bad mouthed and accused of being the incestuous father of his dead niece. he has been harrassed, harrangued and everything else.
He probably doesn't want anything from anyone and is in a lot of grief. He probably sees the cross and flowers as a "we told you so"..because let's face it the people that left them have most likely been his detractors for some time now.
Look, I don't hold ol' Lee in high regard and I think the memorial was probably well intentioned, maybe not, don't know.

But is it really that hard to understand where this dude is coming from?

I agree JBean. I don't agree with the A's actions much, but I can understand why Lee did this.

 

[nancy botwin]

I just saw the video of Lee removing the memorial. It was on that sacred little piece of ground in front of the sidewalk that George and Cindy were defending with hammer and tongs.

Good God is there no end to the idiocy?

I'm looking all around and can't find the video of Lee removing the memorial-- is it online somewhere??

 

[whiteangora]

You can't really know that though. With many of the nuts that show up at that house, there are many that would do it to hurt the Anthony's or rub it in their face. I would LIKE to think it was innocent, but we may never know. Once again, it still was premature and should not have been placed at that location - at least at this time.

IMO, Lee is creepy and just as bad as his sister in his own way.
I will never forget the lovely young woman who was in front of the house
with her big furry St. Bernard in the broiling sun. She was not bothering a soul, she was silent and respectful. What does Lee do? Grabs her sign and trashes it, flings the water from the poor dog's bowl and stomps away with the bowl. He's a real piece of work.:crazy::crazy:

 

[OrdinaryLife]

Okay, 8 pages concerning Lee removing flowers. Someone please explain to me why this is so huge? I understand hyper feelings concerning this family. I get why some have some real issues with the family. But, fer goodness sakes, all Lee did was remove flowers that obviously was an issue for him. For his reasons. Given the circumstances over the last couple days, I do not see how this defines Lee as a whole. And, why should he be concerned about the feelings of total strangers who left flowers. On the curb. Not even on the family property. So, what's the big deal??? I truly do not understand it...

 

[DianeB]

Did you happen to notice on all of those appearances they made they said they were looking for an alive Caylee?

JoAnn_W

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the point of your original post that George and Cindy had asked to be "left alone"? No one dragged them in front of cameras. To date, they have hired two public relations reps (of dubious ability) and a well-respected high profile attorney, all of whom were engaged solely to represent George and Cindy so that they would not have to deal directly with the media.

None of those people were allowed to effectively to do their jobs, due to the overwhelming need of the Anthony family to speak in public. How are people supposed to leave them alone if they won't go away?

 

[JBean]

I cannot answer for ss.... but for me it was gestalt...ya know? Like looking at a tumor in situ before cutting it out and looking at it under a microscope (yes I am a nurse)

OMG this is funny. of all things to refernce LOL. I would do the same.

 

[zoey]

This is really sad. Had someone put something hateful about Casey or the family I could understand that, if the memorial was to a soon to be hopefully executed Casey I could understand.

But they invited the public into this mess. They asked for donations, prayers at the vigil, for people to look for a live Caylee.

There was a memorial placed in front of my MILs house when she was murdered. It resulted in one of her sons causing a scene in front of the house as he sobbed in front of it, it made it real that she was dead for him, so I get the raw emotion it can bring out in a family member, I just wish they could handle it with a bit more dignity.

:blowkiss::blowkiss::blowkiss: sorry for your loss...

my feelings on the memorial is that there are people out there that just try to extend human kindness to them.....it is what others generally do---just seems like any offer of kindess to them they refuse and do it in such an undignified manor...

I get the raw emotion and not knowing for sure or not--they KNOW and have known....but the freshness---but still---even sp let the memorial grow and who knew then...they ask for things yet.....

jmo

 

[SeriouslySearching]

I think it would be lovely if one of the neighbors would offer their lawn as a place for people to leave flowers and wishes for Caylee Marie. (sigh)

 

[LinasK]

I never cared for Lee and his attitude and that was pure immature of him just now- He walked towards the house- bet he threw it in the garbage- its like he was hinting "Caylee isnt gone"- why the memorial-

Bingo! You've got his number!

 

[HeSaidSheSaid]

When Princess Diana died, the flowers were placed outside of the gates at Buckingham Palace. As we all know, it would be nearly impossible for most folks in the UK to travel to France to place the memorial flowers at the actual accident site. I believe that most people who bother to purchase/leave any type of "memorial" token have not only the deceased in mind, but the surviving family as well.

People across the country have been touched by this tragedy, and people who have no personal connection to the Anthonys feel such emotion and want to remember this little girl and also feel sympathy for the family for their loss, and this is their way of paying tribute and extending sympathies. It's pretty simple, and I think the Anthonys should just ignore it if they find it too disturbing. Why get all riled up about something you have no control over? To keep removing every item placed there in kindness/sympathy seems futile and hurtful to those who've left them.