Touching article by Gwen's mother

[susiej]

Here's an article in today's San Francisco Chronicle written by Gwen Araujo's mother.

Sentencing of the men involved in Gwen's murder is scheduled for tomorrow.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/01/26/EDGNSGSK5O1.DTL&hw=gwen&sn=001&sc=1000

Hugs,
Susie

[CaptLex]

You're right, it's very touching. I don't know if I would be able to sit through a trial like that, so I commend the family for their courage and dedication. I hope they find the closure they seek, and I hope her death was not in vain.

Thanks, Susie :thumbsup:

[susiej]

The two main perpetrators got a sentence of a mandatory 15 years in prison. Here's the follow-up story:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2006/01/27/state/n130027S32.DTL&hw=gwen&sn=002&sc=795


Seems about right to me.

Hugs,
Susie

[Wendi {LI NY}]

Hi susie , i think those two murderers didnt get enough time for what they did to that beautiful girl! but they will pay in the after life ,I guess ? Wendi:mad:

[Kimberley]

I always get emotional when I read of a hate crime (that is what it is) such as this. We see a few of them here in Canada every year.

I am equally upset to read or hear of a suicide over gender or gender issues. In the latter I blame society at large. Ignorance is not bliss.

Now to go wipe a tear....