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A Postman Dies: Random violence claims carrier
Tulsa Times ^
| 12/15/01
| World Editorial Writers
Posted on 12/21/2001 8:14:00 PM PST by JohnD9207
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To: ArGee
You are so right. The sad part about all our family has been through is that nobody thinks they will die at 30, so they dont plan or prepare. My advice to anyone, especially people with kids is get your affairs in order so that your loved ones dont have to struggle with what you would have wanted. Tell everyone how much you love them because you may not get a second chance. My husband left for work and I never got to say goodbye. I am glad that he knew how much I loved him.
To: caitlynsmom
Dear caitlynsmom:
I want to offer my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I was so sad to hear about this on the news, right before Christmas and my heart broke when I saw the flag at half staff at the post office.
Because of this, I made a point to go out to greet my postlady at my box. Took both my boys with me and waited for her when I saw her coming down the street. We gave her a pumpkin bread and thanked her.
To: 2Jedismom
To: 2Jedismom
Robert is smiling about that one. He always got a thrill when people did nice things for him and his comment always was, "All I do is deliver the mail!" But apparently to his customers he did more than that. He was a bright spot in their day with his smile and courteous ways. Thanks for this great story.
To: JohnD9207
My heart goes out to you and yours during this Christmas season. I'm so sorry this has happened. You're in my prayers.
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posted on
12/26/2001 8:39:32 PM PST
by
GOPJ
To: caitlynsmom
You are so right. The sad part about all our family has been through is that nobody thinks they will die at 30, so they dont plan or prepare. G-d bless you, Caitlynsmom. And may the people of G-d stand with you and help you in your time of pain.
To your list of preparations, I would add only one:
Pray today and tell G-d how much you love Him.
Shalom.
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posted on
12/27/2001 5:53:26 AM PST
by
ArGee
To: JohnD9207
This not only makes me sad, it makes me ANGRY. You are right about giving your kid a hug. When we leave our house in the morning, we never know if we are coming back. My sympathies and thoughts go with you.
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posted on
12/27/2001 8:27:10 AM PST
by
stanz
To: stanz
You are right. Hug your kids and all of your loved ones and make sure that they all know how much you love them because you may not get another chance. Angry is just not strong enough a word. First I am told that my husband, the love of my life, died laying in the rain covered street, then I am told that the best I can hope for is life in prison. NO DEATH PENALTY! So now I get to work for the rest of my life and pay taxes so that this piece of garbage can have three square meals a day, get his college education, and get to receive mail and visits from his mother. My husbands mother only gets to visit a patch of grass and will never be able to hold her sons hand or give him a kiss. I think there needs to be some better form of justice for my love. If you all want to know what will help, start writing. Congressman, senators, presidents, anyone and everyone who has any kind of power to get these laws changed. They say that he will not get death because he is not a threat to society. What a load of garbage! If you killed once, you are a threat to society. They said he couldnt get death because he didnt have a prior record. Every serial killer that ever lived had no prior record when they killed their first victim. I dont understand their standards, but what they are offering my family is not justice.
To: caitlynsmom
They say that he will not get death because he is not a threat to society. What he has done is the ultimate threat to any society. I don't understand the legal system which appears to protect the perpetrators of crime and never the victim. I wish I could say something profound to you, but words can never express the true inner murmurings of the heart. If it's any comfort, please know that time heals all. This person will never see freedom again and will suffer the loss of his privacy and any friendships or comforts he had. It's no comparison to the loss you are feeling, but someday, you will find peace where he only finds misery.
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posted on
12/27/2001 12:02:45 PM PST
by
stanz
To: stanz
Thanks Stanz for the kind words to my daughter.
John
To: JohnD9207
A Bump for anyone who can help me. Need to exchange info with anyone familiar with "roid rage", as the defense is planning a steroid induced insanity defense. While this is expected...I have to try and help in any way that I can.
John
To: caitlynsmom; JohnD9207
So sorry to read of your tragic loss. I recently lost my father; how much more difficult to lose a son!!
Bumping for justice in 2002!
To: headsonpikes
Thanks for the bump
John Danforth
To: JohnD9207
I'm so sorry for your loss. We have a wonderful postman -- kind and gentle; I'm sure your son-in-law was a wonderful person. My prayers are with you, his wife and his children.
To: browardchad
Thanks for your kind words.
John
To: browardchad
Thinking about Mrs. Yates and her insanity plea....gee I'm hopeful that her conviction tonight will spread to Oklahoma where Jason Weed's trial will start soon. He is pleading innocent by reason of insanity.
To: JohnD9207
Still waiting for the Justice dept to act. This is killing my family.
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