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And I'm hoping he gets what he deserves. >:(

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Thanks SO much Jessica..that means more than you know ;)

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I apologize for asking but Who's Blaine? David? I kept seeing posts last year about a guy named Blaine so I thought it was David. ???


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You mean David Blaine or RnRF's son?

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I apologize for asking but Who's Blaine? David? I kept seeing posts last year about a guy named Blaine so I thought it was David. ???


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Blaine is RnRF's son who was murdered in a Subway robbery.  He was in the way wrong place at the wrong time.

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RockandRollFan,

I certainly hope that the dirt-bag getaway driver gets all he has coming to him...and more.  >:(

Were they all convicted of Murder 1, or was it Murder 2?

My best wishes to you friday.  I know that no matter how the sentencing goes, it will be a tough day for you. :'(
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lopez was the shooter...he got life in prison +30 years...no possibility for parole.

kramer (who went in, had the money and had already run out the back door when the fatal shot was fired) recieved 25 years....

crownover at first accepted a plea bargain for 20 years but changed his mind and requested a trial...for the 3rd time...and was denied...the judge WILL sentence him this Friday.

Thanks, everyone for the kindness...it really does help ;)

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RnRF,

How is the girl doing who was working with Blaine at the time of the crime?  Has she adjusted fairly well, all things considered?  

Please let her know that some folks on this board will throw in a prayer for her this Friday too.  :)
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Jennifer is not doing so good...at first some scum were saying that she should've been the one to die...she has been to counseling and every chance I get to see her I tell her that she should just know in her heart that Blaine wanted her to live...so she shouldn't blame herself for what happened. I will pass on the well wishes though...I know it will make her feel better...Thanks :)

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Blaine is RnRF's son who was murdered in a Subway robbery.  He was in the way wrong place at the wrong time.
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I'm very sorry to hear that.please forgive me.I didn't know at first but my prayers are with you my man.God Bless You! :'( :)


Howard

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The third and final suspect (The Driver) in the Murder of my son Blaine on April 26, 2001 while he worked at subway will be sentenced on Friday...
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I'm sorry RockandRollFan. I didn't know about you son. You and family our in prayers.(my user id used to be one on one)

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I'm very sorry to hear that.please forgive me.I didn't know at first but my prayers are with you my man.God Bless You! :'( :)


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No problem, Howard...Thank You :)

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I'm sorry RockandRollFan. I didn't know about your son. You and family our in prayers.(my user id used to be one on one)
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Thanks Very Much :)

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No problem, Howard...Thank You :)
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You're Welcome :)


Howard

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Jennifer is not doing so good...at first some scum were saying that she should've been the one to die
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I am sending positive thoughts your way today, Mark.  Good luck and let us know what happens.
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Thanks Dagwood, I'm just waiting to go to the courthouse at 1:30 MST :-/

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Which is why these dregs of society need to be taken out of the gene pool, or at least be forced to suffer like they did your family, Rock. These scum you are referring to are no better than the killers. I hope you and your wife are doing better and that your son can finally rest in peace knowing his murderers will never be free to hurt anyone else for a while.

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:(Yeah some people are jerks.i'm sure Blaine and Jennifer wanted each other to live--why can't they just leave it at that?Well i hope the driver gets what he deserves.cheers!

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Which is why these dregs of society need to be taken out of the gene pool, or at least be forced to suffer like they did your family, Rock. These scum you are referring to are no better than the killers. I hope you and your wife are doing better and that your son can finally rest in peace knowing his murderers will never be free to hurt anyone else for a while.

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Thanks Indy, I hope it will be a LONG while before he gets out...they are saying at least 20 and the most 32...we shall see

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:(Yeah some people are jerks.i'm sure Blaine and Jennifer wanted each other to live--why can't they just leave it at that?Well i hope the driver gets what he deserves.cheers!
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Thanks, Marian...and cheers to you too :)

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The sentencing hearing took ALL afternoon....he got 22 years
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Let's hope that it is a Loooonnnngg 22 years, with a cellmate named Bubba who is quite fond of him.

Is 22 the minimum, or can he get parole earlier ?

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I know it is very hard but I hope now that you and your family can move on (I also know easier said than done). I'm sure that is what Blaine would want. I just hope that you can find some peace knowing that these people are behind bars. Please know that both DC and I send our good thoughts and wishes to you and your family as well as to Jennifer and her family.



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Thanks, Cat :-*  crownovers parents and younger sister spoke to the judge before we all did our statements and it's just sad for everyone involved....such a senseless tragedy :'(

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Was he your only son,R & R? :'(


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No Howard...I have all boys..
Richard-1982 (February)
Blaine-1984 (January)
Paul-1986 (January)
Randall-1986 (December)
Brian-1988 (October)
Matt-1992 (December)

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No Howard...I have all boys..
Richard-1982 (February)
Blaine-1984 (January)
Paul-1986 (January)
Randall-1986 (December)
Brian-1988 (October)
Matt-1992 (December)
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Wow,6 sons.I had only one brother.I think I told you what happened to him. :(

Howard

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Mark,

Forgive my tardiness at posting this.

I am glad to hear of the 22 year sentence and to know that you can finally put all of the trials and legal aspects of this behind you now. I know that there is never truly any 'peace' with a situation like this, but that there can be healing, and now it will be easier for that process to begin.
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No problem Z, I appreciate you more than you know.  It's indeed good to have no more trials to go through. The healing although never complete, has begun :-*

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No problem Z, I appreciate you more than you know.  It's indeed good to have no more trials to go through. The healing although never complete, has begun :-*
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It will take time.My Brother,on the other hand would've been 33 in February of next year. :'(


Howard

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It will take time.My Brother,on the other hand would've been 33 in February of next year. :'(


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Blaine would be 20 next January 24th

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Blaine would be 20 next January 24th
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Do you celebrate his birthday,Rock? ??? :'(


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Do you celebrate his birthday,Rock? ??? :'(


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Yes I do Howard, every year :)

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Yes I do Howard, every year :)
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too bad you can't send a piece of cake up to heaven.... ??? :'(

Howard

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too bad you can't send a piece of cake up to heaven.... ??? :'(

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I'll eat at the cemetary with him

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um...Maybe that's not a good idea cause it will make you even more depressed.I understand what you went through.It will be 9 years next year and My Brother who died in 1995,would've been 33 in February and he shares the same birthday as my Uncle who will be 45,February 25th. :'(

Howard

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um...Maybe that's not a good idea cause it will make you even more depressed.

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On the contrary, I feel better when I visit his grave. Gives me a sense of peace :)

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On the contrary, I feel better when I visit his grave. Gives me a sense of peace :)
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Do you talk to him like if he was there visually but in reality,you're talking to his spirit? That's what my Mother used to do at home.She got over it after a few years.She calmed down and tried not to get so hysterical.She's not that strong like I was. :)


Howard

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Do you talk to him like if he was there visually but in reality,you're talking to his spirit? That's what my Mother used to do at home.She got over it after a few years.She calmed down and tried not to get so hysterical.She's not that strong like I was. :)


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No I just talk to his spirit and hope he hears me through God....I am now going to let this topic rest in peace and thank the Lord that the trials are all done.  Blaine may be gone from this earth but he'll never be forgotten...my appreciation everyone for your heartfelt words and kindness during me and my familys horrible ordeal ;)

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No I just talk to his spirit and hope he hears me through God....I am now going to let this topic rest in peace and thank the Lord that the trials are all done.  Blaine may be gone from this earth but he'll never be forgotten...my appreciation everyone for your heartfelt words and kindness during me and my familys horrible ordeal ;)
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You're welcome,Rock.Let's put this topic to rest now. ;)


Howard