Just stopped by  / Brenda Wendy Forever 21 (MOMS)
Dear Bobbie,

Stopped by to visit Billy Lee's memorial since Beverly added her special touches. It looks awesome. Beverly has a gift making graphics and beautiful memorials.

I think, I told you before, your precious Billy Lee's murder really touched my heart and soul. He was murdered the same year as Wendy. He will always have a special place in my heart.

If you need me, I am only an email away. 

Love and hugs,
Brenda




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Thanksgiving Tributes  / Beverly Ribaudo (Connected By Murder )

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Tributes for Billy Lee  / Beverly Ribaudo (A Sister Mom )

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A Red Rose For My Loved Ones - From Billy Lee  / Beverly Ribaudo (A Sister Mom )
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Tribute to Billy  / Beverly Ribaudo (Connected by Murder )


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to my best friend,growing up .  / BARBARA CRITES (HIS MOM'S FRIEND )
BOBBIE ,IT'S BEEN YR'S .BUT TO YOU& BILLY ,I'M SURE IT'S LIKE YESTERDAY.HE LOOK'SLIKE YOU .VERY GOOD LOOKING .JUST REMEMBER HE'S WITH YOU DAD&YOURAUNT . ALSO MY PARENT'S RAY& MARY JO.PLUS {GOD] HAS HIS WING OVER HIM NOW . ALL THE PAIN ,YOU & BILLY HAVE FELT ,MUST BE AWFULY.MY HEARTWENT OUT TO YOU. WHEN I SEEN THIS .PLEASE FORGIVE THIS PEOPLE .SO YOU CAN GO ON WITHYOUR LIFE .[GOD] WILL MAKE ALL INVOLE ,PAY. YOU REMEMBER YOU HAD A GOOD SON ,THATS THE IMPORTANT THING .BUT IF I WAS IN YOUR SHOE'S I MAY FEEL THE SAME . I LOVE YOU ,AS MY BEST FRIEND OF MY YOUNTH.GOD BLESS & KEEP YOU & YOUR'S SAFE .BOBBIE  SYKES LEE CRITES Close

Billy...... / Diane Angel Mom- Katie Cassidy
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May peace and comfort be yours...  / Brenda

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WE SHARE A COMMON PAIN  / Jane Smith, Mom Of Angel Adam Smith
I am so sorry for the loss of your very handsome son Billy.  My son Adam, passed away October 2, 2005 at 36 years old.  He died of "mold infection" of his lungs, the lining of his brain and his sinus passages.  We both lost our sons for NO good reason.

   A friend sent this to me and somehow I found some comfort in it.  I hope it gives you at least a little bit of comfort:

                                                       '
" How does one become a butterfly?"
   Pooh asked pensively.

"You must want to fly so much that
   you are willing to give up
being a caterpillar."  Piglet replied.

"You mean to die?" asked Pooh

      "Yes and no" Piglet answered.

"What looks like you will die,
   but what's REALLY you will
                      live on"


Much Love,
 Jane Smith
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Billy's Light  / Lorre (Friend of his Momma )
The world is not as bright without the light of Billy Lee's eyes in it.  But Heaven smiles happily for when we will see that light again.    Close

So sorry  / Julia Clarke

Reading this brings back all the painful memories of when my darling husband was murdered nearly 16 years ago. Stephen was 25 when he was shot, I was left with our two young children. Looking at stephens memorial page will relate to your feelings I am sure. Search for stephen clarke. take care. Julia

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THIS IS OUR LIFE NOW  / SELMA FLYNN BOBBO.MEMORY-OF.COM (NONE)
Problems of Survivors

Isolation and helplessness in a world that is seen as hostile and uncaring and that frequently blames the victim.

Feelings of guilt for not having protected the victim.

The memory of a mutilated body at the morgue; "How much did my loved one suffer?"

Getting back the personal belongings of a murder victim.

Sensational and/or inaccurate media coverage.

Lack of information.

Endless grief.

Loss of ability to function on the job, at home or in school, etc.

The strain on marriages (frequently resulting in divorce) and the strain on family relationships.

Effects on health, faith and values.

Effects on other family members, children, friends, co-workers, etc.

Indifference of the community, including professionals, to the plight of survivors.

Society's attitude regarding murder as a form of entertainment.

Financial burden of medical and funeral expenses.

Medical expenses for stress-related illnesses and professional counseling for surviving family members.

Financial burden of hiring private investigators, etc.

Public sympathy for murderers.

The feeling that the murderer, if found, gets all the help; survivors of homicide victims have few rights.

Outrage about the leniency of the murderer's sentence.

Disparities in the judicial system (frequently punishments for property crimes are as great or greater than the crime of taking a human life).

Anger over a plea-bargain arrangement/agreement.

Frustration at not being allowed inside the courtroom at the time of trial.

Unanswered questions about the crime, such as "What happened?"

Unanswered questions about postponements and continuous delays throughout the trial.

Bitterness and loss of faith in the American criminal justice system.

After conviction, the long appeals process begins.

Constantly reliving your story through the dreaded parole process.

© 1995, National Organization Of Parents of Murdered Children, Inc.

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