Comments on: Dear Katie

By: Nana

Nana — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:41:34 +0000

“Love, patience and tender efforts are the best therapies.”—Paul McCarron

How true.

By: Kev

Kev — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:16:13 +0000

Thanks to all of you on this bitter sweet day, especially Mike for taking the trouble to post Paul’s words in full.

By: Phil Schwarz

Phil Schwarz — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:34:35 +0000

In my cultural/religious tradition (Jewish), we say “zichronah librachah” (Hebrew for “may her memory be a blessing”) for someone we love who has passed on.

Kev wrote this post to Katie. So I’ll follow suit: Katie, zichronech librachah. May your memory be a blessing.

May the love you generated continue to give strength to your family.

By: Karen McCarron Ruled Guilty on All Counts

Karen McCarron Ruled Guilty on All Counts — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:06:12 +0000

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By: S.L.

S.L. — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:05:45 +0000

Thank you for coming back & writing this letter for Katie. It is beautiful. I am thankful there has been justice for her family. I see so many similarities between Katie and my own daughter; I will forever be affected by this beautiful girl. I was touched so much by Paul McCarron’s statement. Praying for her father & grandparents. Take care.

By: bullet

bullet — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:31:32 +0000

I read this post and had to go and hug my lads. RIP Katie.

By: Mike McCarron

Mike McCarron — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:30:57 +0000

Kev,

As you already know, all of the verdicts were guilty. Here is a statement released by Paul on behalf of the family.

Public Statement

If the measure of a person’s life could be quantified by the number of people that loved them, then Katie, in her brief 3 1/2 years, achieved well beyond all of us.

I’d like to recognize the tireless efforts and personal sacrifices of the States Attorney’s Office, specifically Kirk Schoenbein and Kevin Johnson, and the Morton Police Department, specifically Ray Ham and Bill Roth, for the relentless pursuit of the truth and justice. We are blessed to have these caring and professional people in our community.

I’d like to thank all the people that worked with Katie. Specifically, Kia Quick and Stephanie Blair—your ability to make Katie smile while you taught her is a testament to your talent and love.

I ask all parents and especially those of children with disabilities to ALWAYS love your children and be proud of them. Cherish every moment you have with them. Love, patience and tender efforts are the best therapies.

Paul McCarron

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:34:33 +0000

Such a lovely tribute to a precious and missed child.

I am relieved for the sake of Katie’s dad and loving family that the jury have seen fit to find the criminal guilty on all counts.

By: Kev

Kev — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:42:41 +0000

Its good to see so many familiar faces again :)

And the news is positive: http://www.pjstar.com/stories/.....7R.008.php

By: Beau

Beau — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:13:03 +0000

Kev,

This is a very nice tribute to a beautiful young girl.

I was going to do something like this on my blog, but I couldn’t think of any words to say.