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  Candle Light Vigil News thus far...

  by Xandria in

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  the vigil went very nicely, the message got out and we had good media coverage.

  from 9, 14, 6, as well as the charlotte observer, the spanish paper, the herald.

  as i am writing this right now, channel 14 is showing the footage from the vigil.

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  Thank you for posting that Undaunted Danny.

  Posted on Fri, Sep. 10, 2004

  Candlelight vigil honors 3 slain Rock Hill children Lambs delivered with tips on reporting abuse DAN HUNTLEY Staff Writer ROCK HILL - A national support group for sexually abused children held a candlelight vigil Thursday to honor three slain children from York County. About 40 people holding candles participated in a service at the Rock Hill National Guard Armory. It was sponsored by silentlambs (silentlambs.org), a support group for abused children in "religious institutional settings." The Meza family were members of a Rock Hill Jehovah's Witnesses church. The children -- Jayro, 5; Denise, 8; and Denia, 14 -- died Aug. 9 before a fire engulfed their home. Authorities say they were slain by one of their parents -- Marbely or Jose Denis Meza -- who died in the fire. Denis Meza had been arrested three weeks before on charges he molested Denia. York County Coroner Doug McKown said she'd also been raped within five days of her death. A national spokesman for the Jehovah's Witnesses church said that Meza "confessed" to church officials about sexually abusing his daughter, but the official stressed that church officials turned that information over to York County authorities. "It's been very hard for our family to have coped with these deaths. ... I still do not know why their church was not here grieving here with us tonight," said Ariel Zeledon, Marbely Meza's brother. Bill Bowen, director of silentlambs and a former Jehovah's Witnesses elder from Calvert City, Ky., came to York County this week and announced the establishment of the Meza Children Memorial Fund. "We don't know all the facts yet in the Meza family case -- what church elders knew about Denis Meza's abuse of his daughter and how long it took them to turn that information over to the authorities," said Cindy Fondren, a Jehovah's Witnesses member from York who helped organize the vigil. "But we do know there are many documented court cases in which church elders did not turn information about alleged sexual abuse involving church members to DSS or the police." The Rock Hill Jehovah's Witnesses Church has refused to comment about the Meza family. Another Rock Hill church helped arrange the funeral and raise money for the family. X
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  Candle Light Vigil News thus far...

  by Xandria in

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  the vigil went very nicely, the message got out and we had good media coverage.

  from 9, 14, 6, as well as the charlotte observer, the spanish paper, the herald.

  as i am writing this right now, channel 14 is showing the footage from the vigil.

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  The Vigil went very nicely, the message got out and we had good media coverage. From 9, 14, 6, as well as the Charlotte Observer, the Spanish Paper, the Herald. As I am writing this right now, Channel 14 is showing the footage from the vigil. They and Nine are the best! Channel Fourteen is a 24 hours a day and they repeat the story over and over through out the day. They used a lot of footage and the pictures hit home. Channel 14 may put it in the clips a day or so from now. They do that with some stories.

  Marbely Mezza's brother Ariel, his wife and children were present. Angie (Ariel?s Daughter) was very excited to see the photo we had of her family, she stood there touching the face of her aunt, and cousins, pointing to each saying ?Look papa! They have photos of Tia, Denia, Denise and Jairo!? It was hard to see her reach and touch the photo caressing each face, because we know that she will never be able to touch her Aunt?s face or play with her cousins ever again. Ariel has been so distraught about these deaths and is glad to see something positive come out of this loss. He was glad to see someone care; especially after all they have been through. He is angry at the Witnesses he doesn?t understand or cannot believe that these are people that once called his sister and children a part of their flock. I mean where were they?! They certainly ran and hid. Literally.

  One of the camera men, who knows my husband and I, well from the cemetery issue and other things we have been involved in, asked a lot of questions. He had tears in his eyes, because he was the one who filmed the smoldering building after the murders and it hit home to him. Mark, was surprised to learn of my connection to the religion and he told me anything they could do to help they would. He felt very strongly about it. He stated he will never forget filming that crime scene and knowing children died needlessly~ all because abuse and it being silenced.

  I really feel that this is one step forward the future. Here are the links to the stories that are out right now.

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  Candlelight Vigil for Meza Children Sept. 9th 2004

  by Dogpatch in

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  candle light vigil for meza children

  at 7:30 p.m. on september 9th, we are requesting all who would like to participate to attend a candle light vigil in memory of the meza children.

  the location will be at the rock hill national guard armory, 126 museum road in rock hill .

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  This is in the Charlotte Observer from the Press Conference yesterday:

  Posted on Thu, Sep. 09, 2004
  S.C. vigil will honor 3 slain Rock Hill children DAN HUNTLEY Staff Writer ROCK HILL - A national support group for sexually abused children will hold a candlelight vigil tonight to honor three murdered children from York County. The service is sponsored by Silent Lambs (silentlambs.org), a support group for abused children in "religious institutional settings." The Meza family were members of a Rock Hill Jehovah's Witnesses church. The children -- Jayro, 5; Denise, 8; and Denia, 14 -- died Aug. 9 before a fire engulfed their home. Authorities say they were slain by one of their parents -- Marbely or Jose Denis Meza -- who died in the fire. The case is still under investigation. Denis had been arrested three weeks before on charges he molested Denia. Officials say she was also raped within five days of her death. A national spokesman for the Jehovah's Witnesses church said that Denis Meza "confessed" to church officials about sexually abusing his daughter, but he stressed that church officials turned that information over to York County authorities. Bill Bowen, director of Silent Lambs and a former Jehovah's Witnesses elder from Calvert City, Ky., announced Wednesday in Rock Hill the establishment of the Meza Children Memorial Fund. Half of the money raised will go to a surviving Meza sibling in Nicaragua. The other half will go to local charities and to help cover the family's funeral costs. The vigil will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Rock Hill National Guard Armory at 126 Museum Road. Also today, the group will deliver stuffed toy lambs to three local congregations of the Jehovah's Witnesses Church. Along with the "silent lambs" will be information for church members on how to report sexual abuse to local authorities. To learn more about the vigil, the Meza Children Fund and how to volunteer, call Faith Lingerfeldt at (803) 684-4474. To learn more about Silent Lambs, call Bill Bowen at (270) 703-2257.

  
  
  
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  We missed CodeBlues Annivsary,,,,,

  by kls in

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  i am sorry codeblue for not noticing.

  happy annivsary .

  you can't cry i don't want my floors all wet when you come here to clean.,,,,,,

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  Happy Anniversary

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  It has been a year now wow sis! Happy Board Birthday!

  by Xandria in

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  Happy Anniversary too you too! I know that I do enjoy your posts on this board and feel many here are like family to me. We have become our very own tribe of sorts.. with many different Villiage People (lol). .o0( Macho Macho mannn...)

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  The "Love Bombing" stare...

  by Confucious in

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  let me explain the phenomenon... .

  a few months ago, i went to a meeting.

  i'm not df or da, but did the fade.

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  Whew.. I know that smug holier than thou glow. Gawd... at least is not a "Care Bear Stare!" lol.

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  It has been a year now wow sis! Happy Board Birthday!

  by Xandria in

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  Rough Weather

  by Xandria in

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  yep, sc and nc are being pounded by whats left of frances.

  we have had flash flooding, tornado watches and a few sightings.

  as well as, wind damages, etc.

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  Yep, SC and NC are being pounded by whats left of Frances. We have had flash flooding, tornado watches and a few sightings. As well as, wind damages, etc.

  Anyone effected by this, too ?

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  Gawd I hate them...

  by Princess in

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  the church behind our house of course.

  at 3:30am i wake suddenly to a strange humming sound that gets louder and louder until its a low roar.

  i got up and looked out the window to see a street cleaner cleaning the parking lot at the church.

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  Princess,

  I have had PLENTY of experience dealing with City Council (unfortunately) and since a church is a "part of the community" they tend to give a lot of lee-way to them.

  What I suggest, first try to speak to the Pastor, regarding this matter. Document every interaction and every time you are disturbed. If they do not cease the disturbances. Get a neighborhood Petition going. Present it to the Council at a public forum or citizen's forum, where you may address the council. Make it a public record!

  Still, if nothing is done to correct this problem.. then call the media. Channel 9, here in Charlotte, have a whistle blowers line. They do community action stories. See if your local media has this available.

  After all how Christian is it, to rob your neighbors of peace? Good luck!

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  Heeeeeeeeeeeeere we go!

  by safe4kids in

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  okay, so i know it's not pc to be excited about a storm like hurricane frances, but i reckon since i'm stuck with it anyway, i may as well make the most out of it, hey?

  we are just now getting the first feeler bands from the storm...the wind is gusting hard, blowing the rain in almost horizontal sheets.

  it's so cool!

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  SP,

  Good to see you are all right thus far. I see that you are w/out power in some places. Please call me ( if you haven't been blown over the rainbow! (Gee that sounded Kinky...lol ) Stay safe.

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