freinds grandson tortured and murderd

[Dean Perdue]

Hi my friends-

Apologies in advance for going off the antique topic but I am attempting to get word out on those who are on lookers or not wanting to get involved when they see or hear something that is wrong an stand by and do nothing.
I know all of you are wonderful people and would do what's right but I have to try to make any effort that can be made after learning of a senseless and heartbreaking death.

Rick Calhoun stood up at my wedding is going to be burying his 4 year old one and only grandson tommorrow all because of others not wanting to do the right thing and help after hearing a child being brutally murdered while his mother screamed and fought over the course of a weekend.

All this goes down in a apartment complex with plenty of neighbors literally feet away and those who heard told police thet didn't want to get involved.
How do you live with yourself after hearing this go on and not doing a damn thing to help.Not even a phone call to police.

I know we hear this kind of thing day after day and get desensitised, all until were reminded by this happening to someone that's known or loved.A poor innocent child dead due to looking away.
Please if you ever see, hear, think, or feel someone is in danger remember this story.

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2010/04/dominick_calhoun_argentine_tow.html

[waywardangler]

Wow, I am very sorry for your loss Dean.  I do not know what to say.  It is a very heart wrenching story and I will remember your story.

[KC]

Dean I am so sorry for your loss.

I on the other hand probably get involved sometimes I shouldn't. Have raised my children to not turn their heads - help if you can and if not get help!!!!

Good message to get out Dean.  Sorry that it was at this expense.

[Dean Perdue]

Thanks for understanding guys.
KC, bless you or anyone who tries to make a difference by getting involved for those who cannot defend themselves.

[ironlord1963]

Blessing, Prayers to your friend Dean.  Sad that this stuff can happen, Wish one day we can live as one!

[sapphire]

Dean, as a mother of four and one who has picked up a phone to make a call as those neighbors should have, I couldn't
stop the tears as I read that article.  My heart goes out to that family. All children are precious and above everything
else need to be cherished and protected. A non-violent person, I can't help but wish that those who commit such horrors
be subjected to the same torture they have inflicted on an innocent child.

May his sweet soul now find the love and peace he rightly deserved.

[wendy177]

Dean I will place this small boy ,his family & you  in my prayer's, I can not express the pain & horror after reading this, I like KC raise my children to do the right thing, To help those  in need, even our 6 year old is involved in any & all volunteer work we do. This message does need to be put out  you are right!! But for the grace of god go I.

[krickard]

I'm heartbroken to hear this, I'm sooo sorry these things happen everyday as we go about our lives. We need to care for our children as a community and never walk away from them.

[D&b antiques]

Sadly  it's some thing that happens every day because people refuse to get involved. I found my sister in law in pool of blood. from a Breaking & intereing when there were people who could have phoned for help.

So sorry to hear. my heart goes out too the family.

[Chinese Antique Furniture]

Dean,  All our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

[talesofthesevenseas]

Aw Dean, I am SO very sorry to hear of this tragic loss. Sending a gigantic hug your way. Thanks for posting the reminder to all of us not to be afraid to step in and step up.

[Texasbadger]

As a retired police detective Im never surprised at the levels people will go to to not do the right thing.  Its unfortunate but true.  My thoughts and prayers are with your friend and family.  The boy is in a far better place.

[regularjoe2]

Dean , I send my best wishes and prayers for you & yours , and to you friend Rick Calhoun & his .

My deepest regrets that no one had the courage to simply make a phone call , or to take some other small action to intervene .