Yesterday Keith's friend (Buck) from prison, who he did 13 years with was transferred to the HWH, the same one where Keith was. I went to visit him and take him some money to get the things he will need. I use to take Buck's mother to visit him, but she died in 2006.

Buck could of come to the HWH in March, but choose not to come. I didn't fully realize until yesterday during my visit with him why. He had 3 really good frends in prison. One was killed in an automobile accident on the way home from prison, another died on the day he was released from the HWH, and my Keith died while assigned to the HWH. I truly realized yesterday that he was scared.

We talked and cried together, for his mother and Keith. He had been locked up for 17 years, and he told me that he had accepted the fact that it really didn't mean much since his mother was gone. He and Keith had talked about and planned this day while on the inside. I can remember once visiting with Keith, Buck and his mother and also planning. We didn't say it to each other, but I know it was on both of our minds, because we just sat there with tears in our eyes.

The Director, who was there when Keith got killed was still there, and he came in where we were and told him that they had a Keith Parker Rule established, and I could see the tears in his eyes.

I am so happy for him, and I know Keith would be happy for him also. From Keith to Buck, "WELCOME HOME MAN"

I Had A Brother In Law Died While He Was In Jail. It Still Devastated. Its Been Two Yrs, But I Still Think About It. I Miss Him Dearly, Before Went To Jail He Used To Call Me Everyday. Now Sometimes I Find Myself Waiting On That Call.. My Brother Law Hunged Himself In Jail With Shoe Stings, They Say,he Weighed 250 Pounds, How? Its Still A Mistery To Me,

I am sorry for your loss. The daily calls is so hard to get use to not receiving. We will make it through this if we are strong. May God Bless you.

I'm sorry for your loss, but on the other hand it was great that Buck opened up to you! I hope everything goes well, and just stay positive. God only gives us what we can handle. ;)

My heart goes out to you I am truly sorry for your losses.

Yes, I'm sorry for your losses as well. It's real difficult to function out in this world when you don't have anyone. Doing 17 years and then coming out into society.

My husband did 16 years and a cell phone was so foreign to him. There were other things as well. My point is that he can do it. It's going to take him a while and that's okay. The only thing I can suggest, is keep the faith and take it one day at a time.
God Bless.