SHOTTGUNKELLY 11 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 My nephew James died on the 7th of October 2004. He was 7 years old and had had a long struggle with terminal cancer. He laid in his grave for 5 years while my Brother (his father) waited for the Priest and the Church to give him a yes or no on the proposed gravestone. For 5 years my family had to visit a wooden cross to pay their respects and for 5 years they all waited pantiently. In the end, my Brother grew tired of waiting and went ahead and gave his son a headstone. Now, after 2 years with the stone on his grave, my Brother and his family have been told to remove the headstone in six weeks, or they will not be laid to rest beside their son in the plots they already own. This, in my opinion, is the worst kind of emotional blackmail I've seen. Take off his headstone or leave your son alone for the rest of eternity. Very Christian. Anyway, the point of this post is that my brother in laws family need names. He's filed an online petitionand hopes for at least 1,000 names. It doesn't matter who you are, I just need you to sign this, if you can. It hurts to think that my brother in law, his wife, and his daughter are being told how to mourn their son and brother. Thanks shottgunkelly http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/jimmys-headstone/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lukey 1,621 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 My nephew James died on the 7th of October 2004. He was 7 years old and had had a long struggle with terminal cancer. He laid in his grave for 5 years while my Brother (his father) waited for the Priest and the Church to give him a yes or no on the proposed gravestone. For 5 years my family had to visit a wooden cross to pay their respects and for 5 years they all waited pantiently. In the end, my Brother grew tired of waiting and went ahead and gave his son a headstone. Now, after 2 years with the stone on his grave, my Brother and his family have been told to remove the headstone in six weeks, or they will not be laid to rest beside their son in the plots they already own. This, in my opinion, is the worst kind of emotional blackmail I've seen. Take off his headstone or leave your son alone for the rest of eternity. Very Christian. Anyway, the point of this post is that my brother in laws family need names. He's filed an online petitionand hopes for at least 1,000 names. It doesn't matter who you are, I just need you to sign this, if you can. It hurts to think that my brother in law, his wife, and his daughter are being told how to mourn their son and brother. Thanks shottgunkelly Why have they to remove the headstone? Thats a shame wouldnt be happy if it was me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,751 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Where do I sign? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blacksheep 6 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 My nephew James died on the 7th of October 2004. He was 7 years old and had had a long struggle with terminal cancer. He laid in his grave for 5 years while my Brother (his father) waited for the Priest and the Church to give him a yes or no on the proposed gravestone. For 5 years my family had to visit a wooden cross to pay their respects and for 5 years they all waited pantiently. In the end, my Brother grew tired of waiting and went ahead and gave his son a headstone. Now, after 2 years with the stone on his grave, my Brother and his family have been told to remove the headstone in six weeks, or they will not be laid to rest beside their son in the plots they already own. This, in my opinion, is the worst kind of emotional blackmail I've seen. Take off his headstone or leave your son alone for the rest of eternity. Very Christian. Anyway, the point of this post is that my brother in laws family need names. He's filed an online petitionand hopes for at least 1,000 names. It doesn't matter who you are, I just need you to sign this, if you can. It hurts to think that my brother in law, his wife, and his daughter are being told how to mourn their son and brother. Thanks shottgunkelly Hi can you put a link to the petition up , Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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mushroom 12,878 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 That's fuucking disgusting feckin Christians my aarse That poor boy and his family should be let in peace My heart goes out to ya Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KittleRox 2,147 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 My heart goes out to you and your family mate but why did they have to wait 5 yrs ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
buster 8789 64 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 singed it, good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SHOTTGUNKELLY 11 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 they were waiting for the church to agree to the stones design but after 5 years of no clear answer they thought it was long enough so went ahead and fitted the headstone and now after 2 years the church wants them to remove it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Petition signed, such an amazing lack of compassion, i am disgusted, i have young children and they mean more to me than anything, its not worth thinking about for something to happen to them, i sincerely hope your family are able to resolve this pathetic ruling....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KittleRox 2,147 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 they were waiting for the church to agree to the stones design but after 5 years of no clear answer they thought it was long enough so went ahead and fitted the headstone and now after 2 years the church wants them to remove it I,d be writing a serious letter to the heid yins mate,wating for 5 yrs and still no answer is a disgrace to a family in mourning I,ll sign it now mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPTfellterrier 65 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 if they wernt bloody bible bashers this would would be emotional blackmail. All the best with standing up for your rights and jimmy's rights Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ossie n Arch 1,682 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Done. ATB. Arch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pete73 2 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 My nephew James died on the 7th of October 2004. He was 7 years old and had had a long struggle with terminal cancer. He laid in his grave for 5 years while my Brother (his father) waited for the Priest and the Church to give him a yes or no on the proposed gravestone. For 5 years my family had to visit a wooden cross to pay their respects and for 5 years they all waited pantiently. In the end, my Brother grew tired of waiting and went ahead and gave his son a headstone. Now, after 2 years with the stone on his grave, my Brother and his family have been told to remove the headstone in six weeks, or they will not be laid to rest beside their son in the plots they already own. This, in my opinion, is the worst kind of emotional blackmail I've seen. Take off his headstone or leave your son alone for the rest of eternity. Very Christian. Anyway, the point of this post is that my brother in laws family need names. He's filed an online petitionand hopes for at least 1,000 names. It doesn't matter who you are, I just need you to sign this, if you can. It hurts to think that my brother in law, his wife, and his daughter are being told how to mourn their son and brother. Thanks shottgunkelly http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/jimmys-headstone/ that u buggsy its me peter. johnny,s brother sory to here that mush that is the wurst thing i ever hurd peter and johnny oul the best bugs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeD 24 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Signed, this is disgusting from the church! they should be ashamed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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