GA High School shuns fallen Marine-Vanity

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[GeorgiaBushie]

Sprayberry High School-Marietta, GA.

Jesus Fonseca Jr.

Pfc. Jesus Fonseca Jr., 19, of Marietta, died Monday, January 17, 2005 while defending his country in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He is survived by his wife, Marlen of Jalisco, Mexico, his father, Jesus Fonseca, Sr., mother, Gloria Fonseca, sisters, Patricia Rodriguez, Gloria Fonseca, brothers, Jose Fonseca, Ricardo Fonseca, David Fonseca, all of Marietta, GA; many aunts, uncles nieces, nephews, friends and one grateful nation. The body will lie in state from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Friday, January 28, 2005 at Transfiguration Catholic Church in Marietta, with a Catholic Funeral Mass to follow. The Monsignor, Patrick Bishop and Father, Fernando Ruge will conduct the service. The Community is invited to attend. Burial will be held in Degollado, Jalisco, Mexico with full military honors. The family would like to thank the community for their support, The United States Army and Political Dignitaries for their understanding and condolences. Floral offerings may be sent to Transfiguration Catholic Church. SouthCare Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, 770-427-9292.

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Mr. Fonseca was a graduate (class of 2003) of Sprayberry High School. The funeral procession was planned to go by Sprayberry at 10:25am and pause for a few moments in front of his old high school.

Principal Susan Galante, acting on orders from higher-up's, did not allow students to go outside and pay their respects to their former student, friend and fallen soldier, citing a rule that banned more than one school function per day. (A pep rally was scheduled for later in the afternoon).

There were no announcements to the student to alert them that the procession was passing or to give them the opportunity to pay their respects other than a few teachers and coaches (2 or 3 teachers) alerting their individual students that the procession was heading by the school and allowing them to go outside.

[SandRat]

Principal Susan Galante, acting on orders from higher-up's, did not allow students to go outside and pay their respects to their former student, friend and fallen soldier, citing a rule that banned more than one school function per day. (A pep rally was scheduled for later in the afternoon).

Sounds like ya'll need publicly to identify just who this mysterious higher-up in Marietta is. Then let all of Marietta and FreeperWorld (we need email and snail mail addresses) know about his identity. I think between Marietta and FreeperWorld, the Mysterious one can be made, UNEMPLOYED!

[Valin]

Principal Susan Galante, acting on orders from higher-up's, did not allow students to go outside and pay their respects to their former student, friend and fallen soldier, citing a rule that banned more than one school function per day.
(A pep rally was scheduled for later in the afternoon).



Susan Galante--Principal 2525 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta, Ga. 30066 (770) 578-3200

Fax: (770) 578-3202 Guidance: (770) 578-3203

[ventana]

I think between Marietta and FreeperWorld, the Mysterious one can be made, UNEMPLOYED!

I think I can agree with that sentiment!V's wife.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Do you think you could ping your group to leave a message or prayer for this Catholic family here:

GUESTBOOK for JesusFonseca Jr. HERE

I noticed there are only a few remarks there. Perhaps that would help make it up to the family a bit.

[Dick Vomer]

Joseph.Redden@cobbk12.org

this is the superintendents mail

[SandRat]

We got rid of a pompous, anti-semitic Superintendent of Schools here in the city, he thought so well of himself he ran for County School Superintendent, he was lucky to have voted for himself the votes were so few. Last we heard the best job he's been able to get is a Concierge at some hotel in Vegas.

[KiloLima]

Thanks for alerting me, Ros42!

This is unthinkable to be so petty and disrespectful all at once. The callousness is beyond belief! Is this the U.S.A. anymore?

But then, I see what wonderful people we have here at Free Republic, so ready with prayers, psalms, respect and tributes. Jesus Fonseca, rest in peace.

[afraidfortherepublic]

Left message in guest book. It was not enough! Will add his family to my prayer list. It is still not enough. May he rest in Jesus' arms.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Thanks and BTTT!

[dcwusmc]

Thanks and BTTT!

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Deja vu?!?

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[Coleus]

have any contact info. the principal needs to be freeped.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thanks all so much for the pings. I almost missed it.

The teacher is probably an angry liberal.

Just sent off a respectful, but strong letter to the Superintendent of their schools.

Thanks Jay. I will do the same later today. Thanks for the links, Devolve.

May Pfc. Jesus Fonseca rest in peace, and may God bless his soul.

[xone]

Not that it matters to the lack of respect by the school admin, but was this young man a soldier or a Marine? I saw that the family thanked the US Army in the obit. If a soldier, he needs to be honored as such, not as a Marine. Marines get pissed by being IDed as soldiers. The reverse is true as well.

[Northern Yankee]

Just sent off a respectful, but strong letter to the Superintendent of their schools.

It will be interesting to see if we get a response back. I'll let you know if I do.

[OldSgt.]

I BUMP your outrage.

They're trying to turn this into another NAM and using our service members to vent on to turn the youth against youth.

It's all politics, If the john Skeerys were in office they'd be sending even more troops.

My little sister's son is in Iraq right now, and I see the left turning this in to $hit to throw at the troops and it PISSES me OFF.

[potlatch]

Your sites are all wonderful devolve!

[Romish_Papist]

Guestbook signed. May the school administrators rot.

[Romish_Papist]

If you get a response, please ping me.

[SFC MAC]

HOOAH! ARMY BUMP! Thanks for helping to get those hypocritical, undeserving moonbats from "moveon.org" off of the guestbook. Their very presence was an insult to all those who serve.

SFC MAC