When I got home tonight I had a message from Roger's mom to call, said she had something important to tell me.

Turns out one of the guys that Roger ran with and grew up with was in the wrong Chicago neighborhood and was shot twice in the head while driving.

I have never been exposed to the "Gang Life" and I cant imagine ever being in the wrong neighborhood. It really has me thinking.

This guy, Stacy, was apart of Roger's case. Stacy held the key to telling the truth about the extenet Roger played in the crime that put him in prison. Due to other "gang" people Stacy would never tell the truth and now it has died with him. He left behind 3 boys in age 12 - 4.

I really feel sad for his sons. I think that is what I am feeling, sadness. I never met this guy, but I feel horrible for his children.

Coming from my perspective, it's easy to say, why can't people learn that so many die from the living the "gang life." I just hope this man sons are strong enough to rise above it, if for nothing else their own sakes.

I was just feeling sad and weird about this news and the first thing I thought was I needed to share it you.

Thanks for listening.

that is so sad. I hate gangs, and their senseless violence.

((hugs)) It is senseless.... So sad for his kids...

Deb

yes it is very disturbing to have those innocent children suffer from someone elses stupidity! ((((HUGS)))) I hope his kids are handeling it okay!
mande

I know from bitter experience just how senseless all this gang stuff is and I hope the next generation will realize the same.

Rose

I am soo sorry to hear this. Completely awful!

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and his family!

I'm sorry, it's so senseless. How are you going to tell your man? Where my husband is, the visiting center has special rooms that you can use when you have to tell an inmate that a friend or family member has died. If you're able to, that might help for you to be there with him.
God Bless

I wont be able to go see him. I am in Florida. Thank you for letting me know about the special rooms. It always helps when I share with ya'll. Thanks.

I'm sorry to hear about this. I worked with gang members for many years. There are as many reasons for joining gangs as there are members. It is sad that we live in a world that alienates so many and that the gang becomes the only ray of hope for them to cling to. I know that is a hard concept for those who have not been involved on any level but I assure you is is for some the truth as they know it.

I pray that his children will find a better path to follow. I am sorry that he never came forward to help your man.

Patty