Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 How very sad... I am so sorry! Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012  Dear Lord! I can't imagine what they are going through. Tragic loss http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-teen-falls-to-death-down-gold-coast-trash-chute-20120221,0,789124.storyI've known this young man's father since Charlie was born.....Joan Joan Guthrie Medlen, MEd, RDDownSyndromeNutrition.comtwitter: @jmedlen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 This is terrible news...I feel so so bad and sad for the family...are they originally from Chicago? I remember a Charlie here in Baltimore...oh oh oh... what a heartbreak for us all to hear such news...thank you for sharing..we will keep the family in our prayers...AnnieTo: From: maria@...Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:30:24 -0500Subject: Re: Tragic loss Dear Lord! I can't imagine what they are going through. Tragic loss http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-teen-falls-to-death-down-gold-coast-trash-chute-20120221,0,789124.storyI've known this young man's father since Charlie was born.....JoanJoan Guthrie Medlen, MEd, RDDownSyndromeNutrition.comtwitter: @jmedlen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Joan, this is so sad. Please give the family our best and let them know we are all thinking about them. Holly   Dear Lord! I can't imagine what they are going through.   Tragic loss  http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-teen-falls-to-death-down-gold-coast-trash-chute-20120221,0,789124.story I've known this young man's father since Charlie was born.....Joan Joan Guthrie Medlen, MEd, RDDownSyndromeNutrition.comtwitter: @jmedlen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 that is so horrible, I am beyond words, my thoughts and prayers go out to them. shawna http://sewshawna.blogspot.com To: Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 12:15 PMSubject: Tragic loss http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-teen-falls-to-death-down-gold-coast-trash-chute-20120221,0,789124.storyI've known this young man's father since Charlie was born.....Joan Joan Guthrie Medlen, MEd, RDDownSyndromeNutrition.comtwitter: @jmedlen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 That's awful, and horrible. The poor young man. Sent from my iPhone http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-teen-falls-to-death-down-gold-coast-trash-chute-20120221,0,789124.story I've known this young man's father since Charlie was born.....Joan Joan Guthrie Medlen, MEd, RD DownSyndromeNutrition.com twitter: @jmedlen = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Joan, this is a tragedy beyond words. My condolences and prayers for the family. I cannot begin to imagine how they could ever be consoled. And as their friend, you must be grieving with them. I am so sorry. Beth > > http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-teen-falls-to-death-down-g\ old-coast-trash-chute-20120221,0,789124.story > > I've known this young man's father since Charlie was born..... > > > Joan > > > Joan Guthrie Medlen, MEd, RD > DownSyndromeNutrition.com > twitter: @jmedlen > <http://2012vision.eventbrite.com/> <http://www.downsyndromenutrition.com> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Dear Joan, if you have any information of how we can send a card.....it sounds so small in light of how very very sad and tragic this is , but still, I would like to do that and I am sure others would too.....as Beth said, you must be grieving with them since you know them, and I am so, so sorry...AnnieTo: From: ppaul1@...Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:28:09 +0000Subject: Re: Tragic loss Joan, this is a tragedy beyond words. My condolences and prayers for the family. I cannot begin to imagine how they could ever be consoled. And as their friend, you must be grieving with them. I am so sorry. Beth > > http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-teen-falls-to-death-down-gold-coast-trash-chute-20120221,0,789124.story > > I've known this young man's father since Charlie was born..... > > > Joan > > > Joan Guthrie Medlen, MEd, RD > DownSyndromeNutrition.com > twitter: @jmedlen > <http://2012vision.eventbrite.com/> <http://www.downsyndromenutrition.com> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 So horrific. I am so very sorry and will keep the Manley family and friends in prayer.Beth Sent from my iPhone Joan, this is a tragedy beyond words. My condolences and prayers for the family. I cannot begin to imagine how they could ever be consoled. And as their friend, you must be grieving with them. I am so sorry. Beth > > http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-teen-falls-to-death-down-gold-coast-trash-chute-20120221,0,789124.story > > I've known this young man's father since Charlie was born..... > > > Joan > > > Joan Guthrie Medlen, MEd, RD > DownSyndromeNutrition.com > twitter: @jmedlen > <http://2012vision.eventbrite.com/> <http://www.downsyndromenutrition.com> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks everyone for your kind words.In following the story a bit (I've not bothered his family but to send a card), one of the things that was disturbing was to learn t hat the regulations around trash chutes in buildings like that are focused on preventing fires in the building and not on safety precautions so that this doesn't happen. It is about 4 feet up on the wall or so, but Charlie was a tall, skinny young man. When REx and I saw a photo of it, we both said " it looks like a slide. " Does anyone live in a building with somethng like that? If so, what do you do for safety?I am thinking that this is not super common issue for kids - any kids - because it's not where the majority of people live...(high rise buildings). Thoughts?AS for where to send gifts or cards, i can't answer that. This is a very private family, so the fact that it was all over the news is a layer of invasion they're not accustomed to. One thought is to send any cards or donations to the SOI Headquarters, but that's sort of removed (he was once on the board of directors and is still close with Dr. Shriver.) They do give out their address in the news story, but, again........it's a private family. I 'm waiting to hear if they share where donations can be sent. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 HI Joan ...thanks if you hear let us know...I was thinking the trash thing would be something even "non special needs kids" could be tempted to fiddle with, and as you said, if it looked like a slide that sure would appeal to a child with limited understanding...just soo sad...I am putting myself in that situation...I cannot eve say if I would careless about cards or support from strangers...it is just such a terrible accident and must be the toughest thing in the world to process even with faith.......To: From: joan.medlen@...Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:37:28 -0800Subject: Re: Re: Tragic loss Thanks everyone for your kind words.IAS for where to send gifts or cards, i can't answer that. This is a very private family, so the fact that it was all over the news is a layer of invasion they're not accustomed to. One thought is to send any cards or donations to the SOI Headquarters, but that's sort of removed (he was once on the board of directors and is still close with Dr. Shriver.) They do give out their address in the news story, but, again........it's a private family. I 'm waiting to hear if they share where donations can be sent. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 In many ways, I think an outpouring from strangers is inevitable since their address was announced on the news. I am just not comfortable broadcasting that! Joan Joan Guthrie Medlen, MEd, RD DownSyndromeNutrition.com twitter: @jmedlen  HI Joan ...thanks if you hear let us know...I was thinking the trash thing would be something even " non special needs kids " could be tempted to fiddle with, and as you said, if it looked like a slide that sure would appeal to a child with limited understanding...just soo sad...I am putting myself in that situation...I cannot eve say if I would careless about cards or support from strangers...it is just such a terrible accident and must be the toughest thing in the world to process even with faith....... To: From: joan.medlen@... Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:37:28 -0800Subject: Re: Re: Tragic loss  Thanks everyone for your kind words.IAS for where to send gifts or cards, i can't answer that. This is a very private family, so the fact that it was all over the news is a layer of invasion they're not accustomed to. One thought is to send any cards or donations to the SOI Headquarters, but that's sort of removed (he was once on the board of directors and is still close with Dr. Shriver.) They do give out their address in the news story, but, again........it's a private family. I 'm waiting to hear if they share where donations can be sent. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I understand....To: From: joan.medlen@...Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:01:31 -0800Subject: Re: Re: Tragic loss In many ways, I think an outpouring from strangers is inevitable since their address was announced on the news. I am just not comfortable broadcasting that! Joan Joan Guthrie Medlen, MEd, RD DownSyndromeNutrition.com twitter: @jmedlen HI Joan ...thanks if you hear let us know...I was thinking the trash thing would be something even "non special needs kids" could be tempted to fiddle with, and as you said, if it looked like a slide that sure would appeal to a child with limited understanding...just soo sad...I am putting myself in that situation...I cannot eve say if I would careless about cards or support from strangers...it is just such a terrible accident and must be the toughest thing in the world to process even with faith....... To: From: joan.medlen@... Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:37:28 -0800Subject: Re: Re: Tragic loss Thanks everyone for your kind words.IAS for where to send gifts or cards, i can't answer that. This is a very private family, so the fact that it was all over the news is a layer of invasion they're not accustomed to. One thought is to send any cards or donations to the SOI Headquarters, but that's sort of removed (he was once on the board of directors and is still close with Dr. Shriver.) They do give out their address in the news story, but, again........it's a private family. I 'm waiting to hear if they share where donations can be sent. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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