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Posted: Wed Jun 17th, 2009 04:53 pm |
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| The fact is that this was an unfortunate ACCIDENT. My deepest sympathies go out to his family members. Children are quick and accidents can happen in a split second. For those placing the blame upon the adult family members - YOU should be ashamed. The family is more than likely have a hard enough time dealing with the loss of their little one without having the likes of some of you heaping on more.
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Posted: Tue Jun 16th, 2009 03:06 pm |
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| C.J. was out riding his bike while grandma was sitting on the porch watching him. He wanted to go around the block so a 17 year old girl walked him around. He got back to his house and asked grandma where his sister was and the grandmother told him she had gone to aunt Charitys' house. He then took off on his bike with his grandmother screaming to come back and 3 to 4 kids in the neighborhood telling him the same thing. C.J. kept going he wouldn't stop. Charity who had his sister was coming up the street in the opposite direction. She stopped at the house and the grandmother was screaming that he took off so Charity drove to the front of the development and by this time it was to late. This all happened with in 1 to 2 mintues. It really was a terrible tragedy. The grandmother is not very good on her feet now as she has some medical issues and dad was at the store.. The father pulled up to the seen prob. a min. or so after the paramedics got there. Like I said it was horrible. There are so many rumors to what happened that day but unless you were there you have no idea what happened. This is something that has not only affected the family but many of the kids in this neighborhood who were having nightmares about it and to this day still go and ask the family how they are doing. we are talking kids that are from 11 to 17. I wish people wouldn't make comments unless they know the truth.
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Posted: Sun Jun 14th, 2009 01:27 pm |
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Nature Lover wrote: duckie wrote: I know the family, and the boy was being looked after. You have no idea what happened that day and what led up to this horrible tragedy. I do because I live very close to them. This was not a case of no supervision this was a terrible tragedy and that's all I'm going to say about it.. RIP C.J.
Why don't you explain what happened then, to put all this gossip and hear to rest? Just so people stop placing blame on the parents.
I think the definition of "being looked after" is what needs to be clarified. I heard the kids were watched by a grandmother who had mobility issues. I'm not sure how an elderly person who can't move very well can effectively watch kids. So if supervised means yes, there was someone at home, that's one thing. Having someone know where the kid was and set boundries and limits on where he could go is completely different, and someone failed in that aspect.
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Posted: Sun Jun 14th, 2009 12:23 am |
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duckie wrote: I know the family, and the boy was being looked after. You have no idea what happened that day and what led up to this horrible tragedy. I do because I live very close to them. This was not a case of no supervision this was a terrible tragedy and that's all I'm going to say about it.. RIP C.J.
Why don't you explain what happened then, to put all this gossip and hear to rest? Just so people stop placing blame on the parents.
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Posted: Fri Jun 12th, 2009 06:33 pm |
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| I know the family, and the boy was being looked after. You have no idea what happened that day and what led up to this horrible tragedy. I do because I live very close to them. This was not a case of no supervision this was a terrible tragedy and that's all I'm going to say about it.. RIP C.J.
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Posted: Fri May 15th, 2009 07:58 pm |
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The blame goes to the parents of a 5 year old riding a bike on 300 we need to stop saying no blame here and place blame where it needs to be. It is sad but the parents need to watch their kids. What if at all possible can good come from this. Plain and simeple a kid is dead tragic lets move on that is all.
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The whole story is so very sad. There is no blame here just a tragic lost of someone so young that had not even begun to live. I pray for this family because I am sure they don't need anyone to tell them what they probally have said to themselves. We can only hope and pray that something good comes from all this.
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Posted: Wed May 13th, 2009 01:09 pm |
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There were a lot of negative Walmart posts on the News Journal website. Maybe that's what he's referring to, though I'd think if that was the case the letter would be sent there and not to the State News.
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Posted: Wed May 13th, 2009 11:42 am |
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tspong wrote: Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."
I would like to point out that those who are blogging about the little boy killed in Smyrna by an 18 wheeler are wrong. They blame Walmart for having a distribution center on Route 300 because it brought a high level of 18 wheeler traffic. First, the boy hit the truck the truck did not hit the boy, a horrible accident. Second, truck traffic has always been on Route 300. Before the farms in Delaware started to get sold off Hanover Foods had a lot of truck traffic up and down Route 300. No one complained then. When there were many farms around Smyrna there were tractors and farm equipment moving up and down Route 300 often, again no complaints. Smyrna has grown and it is the responsibility of the residence to make changes that adjust to that growth. I am glad that Walmart has provided employment for many Delawareans. Lets keep people working and off the Welfare rolls. If more people were working instead of unemployed and/or on the Welfare rolls there may be more money in the budget to pay social security benefits to our older citizens and support Medicare. It would also lighten the burden on the taxes payers who pay for these benefits. How about it Walmart could you start a work program that give juveniles 16 and 17 years old jobs and off the streets. I would love to be part of a program like that. I would like to see Walmart build a store in Smyrna. I would hope Walmart has the foresight to employ more local residence. This will help Walmart’s image in this town. Can’t complain if you work there or have family members work there. Just one more statement. I was in KMart one day and could not find what I wanted. My granddaughter was 6 years old at the time but is 8 years old now. She said very loudly in front of everyone, "I told you grandma to go to Walmart they have everything."
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I don't see any negative Walmart posts in this thread. I think all the posters have been very generous to the driver. I wonder what posts that M. Leister refers.
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Posted: Tue May 12th, 2009 11:13 pm |
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Well said. Kudos to WalMart. The vast majority of traffic on Route 300 comes from all the developments in the area and the residents either going to/from work or shopping. Truck traffic is just a very small percentage of that traffic. This tragedy could very well have involved one of those cars instead of a truck.
Well said!!!
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Posted: Tue May 12th, 2009 07:00 pm |
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Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."
I would like to point out that those who are blogging about the little boy killed in Smyrna by an 18 wheeler are wrong. They blame Walmart for having a distribution center on Route 300 because it brought a high level of 18 wheeler traffic. First, the boy hit the truck the truck did not hit the boy, a horrible accident. Second, truck traffic has always been on Route 300. Before the farms in Delaware started to get sold off Hanover Foods had a lot of truck traffic up and down Route 300. No one complained then. When there were many farms around Smyrna there were tractors and farm equipment moving up and down Route 300 often, again no complaints. Smyrna has grown and it is the responsibility of the residence to make changes that adjust to that growth. I am glad that Walmart has provided employment for many Delawareans. Lets keep people working and off the Welfare rolls. If more people were working instead of unemployed and/or on the Welfare rolls there may be more money in the budget to pay social security benefits to our older citizens and support Medicare. It would also lighten the burden on the taxes payers who pay for these benefits. How about it Walmart could you start a work program that give juveniles 16 and 17 years old jobs and off the streets. I would love to be part of a program like that. I would like to see Walmart build a store in Smyrna. I would hope Walmart has the foresight to employ more local residence. This will help Walmart’s image in this town. Can’t complain if you work there or have family members work there. Just one more statement. I was in KMart one day and could not find what I wanted. My granddaughter was 6 years old at the time but is 8 years old now. She said very loudly in front of everyone, "I told you grandma to go to Walmart they have everything."
Margaret Leister
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Posted: Sun May 10th, 2009 09:21 pm |
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 Thoughts and prayers go out to the family, the truck driver and the emergency workers on the scene that had to deal with the tragedy of this event. Everyone that was involved and has kids of their own, were affected by this tragedy in one way or another. No blame on this one folks, just an unfortunate accident.
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Posted: Sat May 9th, 2009 06:33 pm |
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| The whole story is so very sad. There is no blame here just a tragic lost of someone so young that had not even begun to live. I pray for this family because I am sure they don't need anyone to tell them what they probally have said to themselves. We can only hope and pray that something good comes from all this.
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Posted: Fri May 8th, 2009 05:00 pm |
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| Our family was greatly saddened to hear about this tragic accident. Our thoughts and prayers go out to this family. I know the little boy is happily playing with other little angels in Heaven.
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Posted: Fri May 8th, 2009 04:21 pm |
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| Happy go lucky - I agree. And may that poor truck driver find peace with himself - it seems like this was not his fault at all.
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Posted: Fri May 8th, 2009 03:01 pm |
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| Nicely said.... Thank you for looking at the side that really matters... The poor life that was lost before it got started... As a mother we have all felt that panic in a store, or park when for that brief minute you cannot locate your child... They move that fast..... RIP little one.. and god bless ALL those involved...
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Posted: Fri May 8th, 2009 01:13 pm |
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I could hash over lack of supervision, blame. article mistakes and everything else I had no control over, and it won't change the fact that a life was taken away. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of this child and the driver who will carry that moment with them all the days of their life. May God bless and comfort and heal. May we be hesitant to cast judgement, but filled enough to show love, compassion and comfort to all. Let our prayers include all who responded. and our emotions not be numbed. Love and compassion is the answer. Not blame or judgement. It can happen that fast. Are you ready?
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Posted: Thu May 7th, 2009 03:10 pm |
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| http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20090507/NEWS/905070370&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL
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Posted: Thu May 7th, 2009 04:34 am |
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An elementary school age boy died Wednesday evening in Smyrna after he crashed into a tractor-trailer while riding his bicycle, Delaware State Police said. 
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An 18-wheel tractor trailer was traveling westbound on Glenwood Avenue approaching the intersection at School Lane when the boy, who was traveling northbound on School Lane, failed to stop at a stop sign and entered the intersection, said Sgt. Joshua Bushweller, Delaware State Police spokesman.
The bicycle struck the side of the tractor trailer and crashed under the truck, Bushweller said.
The accident occurred around 6:10 p.m. It was not raining at the time of the accident, Bushweller said. No one was riding with the boy.
The child died at the scene and was taken to Kent General Hospital, Bushweller said.
The driver of the tractor trailer was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured. He was not cited.
The roads were closed for about three hours and reopened shortly after 9 p.m.
Contact Jennifer Price at 324-2855 or jprice@delawareonline.com.
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Posted: Thu May 7th, 2009 04:32 am |
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why do ALL the news sites say tractor trailer then?
not that it matters...
and where do you get your info on the age? just wondering.
Pitbull1 wrote: The child was five, was hit by a car not a tractor trailer.
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Posted: Thu May 7th, 2009 04:26 am |
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| And your right Slow and Easy, unless your a parent you have no idea how fast kids are, it only takes a second for something like this to happen
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Posted: Thu May 7th, 2009 04:24 am |
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| The child was five, was hit by a car not a tractor trailer.
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Posted: Thu May 7th, 2009 04:23 am |
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I'm so pissed off right now I was at thee Acme and their were some people talking about it and the 1st thing they want to do is blame his parents why weren't they watching him do people realize how fast kids are? I am a parent of four kids and I can tell you first hand they are quick.But not as quick as the mean adults that want to talk down on this family it is sad to kick people when they are down.
When you find that perfect parent come tell me I would love to meet them !!
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Posted: Thu May 7th, 2009 04:15 am |
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| I've also heard that the family relocated to Smyrna after losing their home in a fire
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Posted: Thu May 7th, 2009 03:57 am |
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My heart goes out to his family. I can't believe this...it makes me want to hug my kids and never let them go. So tragic and so so sad.
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Posted: Thu May 7th, 2009 03:28 am |
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I heard the child was four. Regardless of the age, let us all pray to God for the family. And let us take a moment to remember the ones we love, and take an extra step to not take any moment for granted.
This is an absolute tragedy for a wonderful community. I cannot express my sympathies for this family, the truck drivers, first responders and all of who unfortunately witnessed the accident.
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Posted: Thu May 7th, 2009 01:11 am |
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Yes, I heard it was 7 year old boy it is a darn shame so young still had his whole life ahead of him.
Please think about the driver too wonder how he is handling it as well ?
It is a shame for both families........
Please no negative comments it is bad enough with out smart comments
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Posted: Thu May 7th, 2009 01:00 am |
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My thought and prayers go out to the family of the child that was hit & killed by a tractor trailer on Glennwood Ave.My God be with the family. That poor little Angel.Please everyone take a moment of silence for this family and pray for their family in this difficult time they are having.
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