FL - Somer Thompson, 7, Orange Park, 19 Oct 2009 #31

[camcneishg]

Wow Cam thats some story....LOL

I just checked it with Snopes, and says it is not a true story....it was made up...sorry, I should have checked first. it was interesting tho...LOL

 

[sorrell skye]

I don't even know if I can celebrate Christmas this year when there has been so much grief for other families?! KWIM?

Personally, this will be a somber year of giving thanks for all that I have to be thankful for, and also for praying for comfort to those who are without comfort.

A beautiful, blessed man once said, as he sat upon a hill:
"Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted..."

Sad - I just want you to know that you & yours are in my thoughts & prayers - including all of the Thompson family, both in OP, NC, Jax, and elsewhere.

Sad - if you don't mind answering a question for me - was LH able to attend Somer's funeral in Florida? I hope so. I remember reading an article awhile ago that talked about how grief-stricken LH was when the terrible news about Somer was discovered. The article described how she was sobbing uncontrollably when LE found her body. I detest typing this!!! She seems to love her so much, I hope she was able to travel to Florida, if for no other reason than to be surrounded by others that love Somer & to say good-bye, and to seek healing, if healing is something that can be obtained at this point in time.

 

[Noway]

I think Diena was the parent of record on the funeral home documents. There is probably a real term for it ... and if anyone knows EDITED ... got name I needed. (name of member in funeral home business)

 

[ccane]

Here it is
This is the group who are involved
What We Do

•Provide immediate crisis intervention by assessing the victim’s needs and implementing an appropriate
plan of action.
•Educate victims regarding their rights as a victim of crime and criminal justice proceedings.
•Network our resources to provide the victim counseling and / or support groups, if needed.
•Accompany victims to court proceedings. This includes pretrial hearings, trials, depositions, meetings
with prosecutors and injunction hearings.
•Act as a liaison between victims and prosecutors, law enforcement, and the media.
•Assist victims in applying for victims’ compensation.
•Assist victims in publicizing rewards for unsolved murders and missing persons.
•Publish a monthly newspaper that prints crime victims’ stories, pictures of unsolved murder victims,
missing persons, wanted criminals and much more.

http://www.justicecoalition.org/index.htm
http://www.claysheriff.com/05_01_00news.asp?NewsID=473

 

[camcneishg]

I am going to bed now.....blessings to all....night....

 

[trigger]

I just checked it with Snopes, and says it is not a true story....it was made up...sorry, I should have checked first. it was interesting tho...LOL

No problem...I thought I heard it all...LOL..

 

[trigger]

I am going to bed now.....blessings to all....night....

Good night...Maybe something new tomorow. Maybe LE is just being quiet on purpose. Making him sweat.

 

[sadnpod]

I think Diena was the parent of record on the funeral home documents. There is probably a real term for it ... and if anyone knows EDITED ... got name I needed. (name of member in funeral home business)

The person who signs the documents makes the calls. IIRC... no matter who pays for it

 

[houndstooth]

Here it is
This is the group who are involved
What We Do

•Provide immediate crisis intervention by assessing the victim’s needs and implementing an appropriate
plan of action.
•Educate victims regarding their rights as a victim of crime and criminal justice proceedings.
•Network our resources to provide the victim counseling and / or support groups, if needed.
•Accompany victims to court proceedings. This includes pretrial hearings, trials, depositions, meetings
with prosecutors and injunction hearings.
•Act as a liaison between victims and prosecutors, law enforcement, and the media.
•Assist victims in applying for victims’ compensation.
•Assist victims in publicizing rewards for unsolved murders and missing persons.
•Publish a monthly newspaper that prints crime victims’ stories, pictures of unsolved murder victims,
missing persons, wanted criminals and much more.

http://www.justicecoalition.org/index.htm
http://www.claysheriff.com/05_01_00news.asp?NewsID=473

I wonder if M. Freed is under this auspice? Says she "hired" him. But, looks like JC would have provided a liason.

 

[New1]

I dont know if he requested hair. IDK if diena got hers. ST did not have to appear and dr said not to travel, but he did. He is on crutches now. Id rather not say if he is here or not. visitation/custody are not settled. His hopes r before christmas.

I hope he gets visitation with those kids....good luck to him with that. And, I hope she has to be the one financially responsible for getting them to him . It's just not right for him to be treated the way he was. Hope she at least has to bring them half way.

 

[Noway]

I think it would be better to have a neutral third party bring the kids but I agree with hoping he gets to see them.

 

[Noway]

Goodnight all ... here is hoping for a word or two from LE. A progress report of some kind.

 

[sadnpod]

I don't even know if I can celebrate Christmas this year when there has been so much grief for other families?! KWIM?

Personally, this will be a somber year of giving thanks for all that I have to be thankful for, and also for praying for comfort to those who are without comfort.

A beautiful, blessed man once said, as he sat upon a hill:
"Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted..."

Sad - I just want you to know that you & yours are in my thoughts & prayers - including all of the Thompson family, both in OP, NC, Jax, and elsewhere.

Sad - if you don't mind answering a question for me - was LH able to attend Somer's funeral in Florida? I hope so. I remember reading an article awhile ago that talked about how grief-stricken LH was when the terrible news about Somer was discovered. The article described how she was sobbing uncontrollably when LE found her body. I detest typing this!!! She seems to love her so much, I hope she was able to travel to Florida, if for no other reason than to be surrounded by others that love Somer & to say good-bye, and to seek healing, if healing is something that can be obtained at this point in time.

She didnt attend service in fl, that is part of the reason they had the service in NC.

 

[sadnpod]

Goodnite to those of you who are goin to bed... lucky you

 

[ccane]

I wonder if M. Freed is under this auspice? Says she "hired" him. But, looks like JC would have provided a liason.

The JC was involved and I did see them off to the side during and interview on weds but that's the only time

 

[sadnpod]

Chickenpants, you sure are bein quiet tonite, whats up with that?

 

[sadnpod]

O/T
What is up with this weather? The wind is blowin like a small hurricane, the sky is swirling grey and blk with red mixed in. My neighbors inflatable christmas stuff flew off his roof and santa and his sleigh really did fly but are now dancing in the middle of the cul de sac.

 

[sorrell skye]

It would have been nice for this group to OFFER to make one for him too. JMO

What group was it? Does anyone know?

IIRC - it was the Justice Coalition, according to DT's video statement.

And I agree - it would have been nice for them to have offered to give the father a lock of his daughter's hair. She has TWO parents, after all. In fact, it would have been compassionate for them to offer to do the same for the father that it was reported they did for the mother.

Just wondering - has it been verified that Justice Coalition provided a lock of hair to the mother?

I hope it's true - that the mother received the lock of hair to remember her daughter by.

The father deserves a lock of hair, as well.

 

[ccane]

O/T
What is up with this weather? The wind is blowin like a small hurricane, the sky is swirling grey and blk with red mixed in. My neighbors inflatable christmas stuff flew off his roof and santa and his sleigh really did fly but are now dancing in the middle of the cul de sac.

I love that type of weather..

 

[tarabull]

Two Months Since Somer Disappeared

[snipped...] JACKSONVILLE, Fla -- Saturday marks two months since Somer Thompson's disappearance but police still have no suspects.

(more at link, but not much)

sorry if this has already been posted.