Should Caylee's Memorial Be Televised (poll included)

[floridamom]

The As appear to feel differently as they have made it clear it won't go ahead unless they have the remains. In fact, I think next week's date is still "tentative".

You may be right but I don't think that's the norm for memorials? I just figured they wanted the remains before they had the memorial just because then it would be "final" and more appropriate to go ahead. But I could be wrong; wouldn't be the first time.

 

[marlap]

yes exactly! Both of these people had a huge fan base, they knew people respected them for what they did and also did things to reach out to their fans.
Caylee did not know us and we only knew of her after she was killed.
Has there ever been a huge televised memorial for another murdered child?

VB

Samantha Runnion...

I posted this right above you, we must have posted at the same time.

 

[Duelist Pearl]

MOO: It is going to be televised regardless of who wants it and who doesn't. All people, including all of us, will watch it if it is on. The media knows this. Ratings will soar. Hopefully it will be done tastefully and with dignity for this child that has been murdered.

 

[Dave AHFB]

I did not watch either of these.
I have always felt a funeral is a very private affair.

VB

I doubt anybody watched the funeral and frankly do not see how the funeral (or laying her to rest) ties into this in any way shape or form. This thread is about a memorial service, if a thread is started about the funeral being televised then I will comment about that then.

 

[floridamom]

Yes, and so did little Samantha Runyon's family.

Both very tastefully done. I'm glad the Anthony's are allowing us to share in Caylee's memorial (the funeral will I'm sure be a private family affair).

We have all come to love Caylee, as many of us did Lacey and Connor and Samantha.

Yes I saw both of these. But I don't remember; were their remains at the memorial? I'm assuming that they weren't and that there would be no reason for that? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[bunnyphoenix1]

You may be right but I don't think that's the norm for memorials? I just figured they wanted the remains before they had the memorial just because then it would be "final" and more appropriate to go ahead. But I could be wrong; wouldn't be the first time.

Sorry.... I think I didn't make myself clear....I completely agree with you that it's not the normal practise at memorials. And perhaps that's why they wanted the remains first (the finality), but I'm not sure of that either! I suppose we will find out soon, but I do hope they say good bye to her in their private service first, and that they do it very quietly.

 

[tx_Dot]

Hopefully they will make a formal announcement soon and we won't have to guess anymore!

I agree that just because it's wired doesn't mean media gets to hook up.

One thing you can bet on....

when we hear the 'final plans' not all will be happy.

 

[LaLaw2000]

Agreed. I've seen no dignity for Caylee from any of those surrounding her. Caylee has been commoditized. I cannot support that. I cannot think of, nor have I seen, a single good reason for her memorial service to be televised. I can think of, and have seen many good reasons for it not to be.

Caylee was a real person. She never hurt a single soul in her short life. She deserves definitive protection of her dignity and respect. I wish to God somebody in her family would stand up for her.

AND, as someone else pointed out: Have we ever seen another nationally televised memorial for a murdered toddler? I do not recall Baby Grace having one, or JonBenet'.

Caylee deserves quiet dignity and respect. I agree with you.

 

[Dave AHFB]

AND, as someone else pointed out: Have we ever seen another nationally televised memorial for a murdered toddler? I do not recall Baby Grace having one, or JonBenet'.

As several have pointed out...No this would not be the first.

 

[Patty G]

I knew people were goning to compare this to Princess Diana! There is no comparison! This is a murdered child who's life was cut short from dreams of wanting to be a princess. I understand how many of us in society would love to see her little bones respected but not in such a gradios way that has been displayed so far from the family. I would love to have John Walsh comment on this. :banghead:

I only asked a question on how many people watched the funeral service for Princess Diana and made no comparisons between Caylee and Princess Diana.

Caylee is the Princess of the World right now and so many want to be a part of her memorial whether it be in person, via the Internet or televised.

I have so many people from all over the world (Sweden, Poland, Germany, Ireland, UK etc.) that view the videos on my channel that I post here daily for WSers. They all ask me if the memorial will be televised, will I record it so they can be part of Caylee's memorial.

I'm not sure what John Walsh would say about the public memorial being televised. I can only hope he feels the love of all the people from around the world that love Caylee so deeply.

 

[marlap]

Yes I saw both of these. But I don't remember; were their remains at the memorial? I'm assuming that they weren't and that there would be no reason for that? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

No, the memorials are never the funerals where the remains are laid to rest.

Same situation here for Caylee as for Lacey Peterson and Connor and little Samantha Runnion:

Memorial: for everone and televised

Funeral: completely private, family only

Edited to add link:

http://archives.cnn.com/2002/US/07/24/samantha.funeral/index.html

Apparently, the funeral laying her remains to rest happened immidiately after the memorial.

 

[LaLaw2000]

I think that some of us will not agree with how it is done no matter what. I do think it will be a media frenzy no matter what.

 

[bunnyphoenix1]

MOO: It is going to be televised regardless of who wants it and who doesn't. All people, including all of us, will watch it if it is on. The media knows this. Ratings will soar. Hopefully it will be done tastefully and with dignity for this child that has been murdered.

I won't watch it. I couldn't.

I feel so certain that G, C & Lee will make the service about themselves, how hard it's been on them etc, and I could not stand to see that.

I also think they will be carrying on about how much Casey loved Caylee, and will use the opportunity to put pro-Casey propaganda out there and perhaps tell a few more mis-truths. I do believe they will have an agenda.

So, no I won't be watching. I said good-bye to her when the BP service was on and if Rev G or someone else had one for her, I'd watch that, but won't watch one that I think is about getting Casey off, more than it is about memorializing beautiful Caylee.

 

[Lexington]

No. The memorial service should not be televised. Caylee needs her final goodbyes to be dignified and respectful and not cheapened by the glare of lights and cameras. For God's sake, this is a service for a murdered child, not a movie set.

 

[floridamom]

Sorry.... I think I didn't make myself clear....I completely agree with you that it's not the normal practise at memorials. And perhaps that's why they wanted the remains first (the finality), but I'm not sure of that either! I suppose we will find out soon, but I do hope they say good bye to her in their private service first, and that they do it very quietly.

Agreed!!!

 

[floridamom]

No, the memorials are never the funerals where the remains are laid to rest.

Same situation here for Caylee as for Lacey Peterson and Connor and little Samantha Runnion:

Memorial: for everone and televised

Funeral: completely private, family only

Edited to add link:

http://archives.cnn.com/2002/US/07/24/samantha.funeral/index.html

Thank you!!!

 

[Kat]

I only asked a question on how many people watched the funeral service for Princess Diana and made no comparisons between Caylee and Princess Diana.

Caylee is the Princess of the World right now and so many want to be a part of her memorial whether it be in person, via the Internet or televised.

I have so many people from all over the world (Sweden, Poland, Germany, Ireland, UK etc.) that view the videos on my channel that I post here daily for WSers. They all ask me if the memorial will be televised, will I record it so they can be part of Caylee's memorial.

I'm not sure what John Walsh would say about the public memorial being televised. I can only hope he feels the love of all the people from around the world that love Caylee so deeply.

If I haven't thanked you for uploading all the videos that you do at youtube, I want to thank you now Patty G.

I agree that many people have become very emotionally involved in this case and it might be a good thing for a public memorial service to be held. If it's televised I really don't have a problem with it if that is what her family chooses to do.

Now, personally, I won't be watching it. But that's just me. I prayed that she would be found alive back before her Mother was arrested and charged with Murder. Even though, I knew in my heart that there was no chance she was alive. I have prayed for her since she was found. She's gone. Forever.

So me personally, I don't care what the family chooses or chooses not to do about a memorial service. I have been to too many memorial services in the last few years. They are gut wrenching and painful for me. But I do understand that there are people that need that ceremony to move forward, even if they did not know Caylee in person. So for those that are not Caylee's family it can be seen as a way to proceed with closure. There will never be closure for Caylee's family.

 

[LaLaw2000]

No. The memorial service should not be televised. Caylee needs her final goodbyes to be dignified and respectful and not cheapened by the glare of lights and cameras. For God's sake, this is a service for a murdered child, not a movie set.

:clap:

Thank you, Lexington! I agree!

 

[elle1919]

I voted no opinion, mostly because I don't feel strongly one way or another about if this funeral should be on tv. I think about my own little ones and god forbid if something were to happen to one of them...how would I feel about the world watching me mourn. I guess if half the world population felt love for my child and felt the need to say good-bye, I would let them. I can see the other side of it too though. The side of those who say this little angel should not be put on display this way, I guess in the end it's just a matter of opinion. But one opinion is not more right than the other.

 

[mikeysmommom]

I dont mind if the already-public memorial is televised. But the private family funeral should be private.

ITA Only very important people get that honor, and I feel Caylee deserves it.Caylee has not died in vain if we all keep our hearts and eyes open to other children who may have the same misfortune of having been born to a heartless ,cold egg donor.I have always believed we all need to watch out for the innocent children.