tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post4380373379540788435..comments2024-03-29T08:35:26.225-07:00Comments on The Turner Report: Zach Williams graduation controversy is about community and humanityRandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-88829933523818045252016-03-31T14:26:36.554-07:002016-03-31T14:26:36.554-07:00I'm late to this discussion of a very sad situ...I'm late to this discussion of a very sad situation. It seems most of the ugly comments here and on Facebook have come from those who don't live in Joplin. Why do they believe they're entitled to weigh in on this subject? I get it. In your town a student who has died is honored with an empty chair and maybe a rose or cap and gown or any of the other items some can imagine. That is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-51737460349521259942016-02-05T12:29:06.577-08:002016-02-05T12:29:06.577-08:00Mr. Johnson
You make a great point. I am sorry for...Mr. Johnson<br />You make a great point. I am sorry for your loss and as you point out Hailey is your 11 year old angel. You do not consider her a member of the JHS Class of 2016 as her siblings are. You are not asking for a school she never attended to pretend that she did. I am also sorry that so many "cyber righteous" folks have created issues for your children. <br /><br />I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-53434600298242559952016-02-04T11:47:18.183-08:002016-02-04T11:47:18.183-08:00Andy, I haven't removed any posts. Are you sur...Andy, I haven't removed any posts. Are you sure You are not thinking about the one you left on my Facebook page?Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-6944949721686762802016-02-04T11:40:38.185-08:002016-02-04T11:40:38.185-08:00My first post got removed!?
Randy, I've known...My first post got removed!?<br /><br />Randy, I've known you for years, even played baseball with you 30+ years ago. I'm really disappointed that you can't be a little more even on your journalism concerning the Zachary Williams issue. Your post was so one sided, even for you. <br /><br />You detail the hate that has been directed towards Zach's mom, yet not even a mention of the Andy Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-4747381554955643952016-02-03T16:59:24.945-08:002016-02-03T16:59:24.945-08:00Oh Georgianna - why is your name always coming up ...Oh Georgianna - why is your name always coming up in the news? You seem to thrive off media attention. <br />One Google of your name brings up lots of information about you. <br /><br />I'm sorry but when would the demands end? Will Zach get a chair at the college graduation - you know the college he may have talked about....will he have an honorary seat in the Christmas parade which he so Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-79568845690118059952016-02-03T10:40:27.129-08:002016-02-03T10:40:27.129-08:00This is a very interesting post, but a few things ...This is a very interesting post, but a few things are missing. First JHS has never used the "empty chair" as part of the graduation memorial. My understanding is that traditionally the student's name is read or show on the screen and there is a moment of silence. That is a very appropriate memorial just different from the "empty chair" concept.<br /><br />Second: No matterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-24719991074966454192016-02-02T23:44:27.374-08:002016-02-02T23:44:27.374-08:00We ask what wrong with the world in 2016.... So ma...We ask what wrong with the world in 2016.... So many lack love and compassion for other humans... It all about them... The Empty Chair a mental Health Grief coping tool very highly recommend in mental heath..This Empty Chair is done at many many area Schools.. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08974509754171656472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-30673269814590478322016-02-02T04:02:59.469-08:002016-02-02T04:02:59.469-08:00Carolina or Denver?Carolina or Denver?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-68377955035558456032016-02-02T00:53:14.998-08:002016-02-02T00:53:14.998-08:00...and no, I should not and will not feel guilty o......and no, I should not and will not feel guilty over the people who have died and not made it to their graduation for whatever reason. The other students should not either. This is not as much a selfish thought, as you have said, as it is a sane one. People die, people live, get over it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-41605326062164109062016-02-02T00:44:22.381-08:002016-02-02T00:44:22.381-08:00He didn't earn that seat like the others did a... He didn't earn that seat like the others did and she is pushing her grief on others. It was incredibly kind for them to offer putting a plant on the stage. There is no honor in dying unless it was apart of a self sacrificial act. Everyone does it. After people die they are gone. We have to live, not die with them. That will come soon enough. Let the dead bury their dead and let the living Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-76090881218495293402016-02-01T19:36:37.817-08:002016-02-01T19:36:37.817-08:00Hmmm, who's to say that he would have actually...Hmmm, who's to say that he would have actually graduated this year? It's quite possible that he could have flunked or dropped out. His family may have even moved to a different city altogether. Heck, he wasn't even in High School at the time of the tornado. My opinion is that if the District bends to these demands then they should have empty seats for ALL the children killed in the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-73987664211851650782016-02-01T16:54:35.583-08:002016-02-01T16:54:35.583-08:009:52, you think Liberals are hard-asses or somethi...9:52, you think Liberals are hard-asses or something? I'm thinking just the opposite. No one group holds the bragging rights to being cold-hearted and insensitive. Sounds like the leanings of a different group to me. Just sayin'.kitty chiwawahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07622748583379273711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-76188967206423565482016-02-01T15:24:53.380-08:002016-02-01T15:24:53.380-08:00Karnac says he would have been the Valedictorian.....Karnac says he would have been the Valedictorian.. <br />Dusty Roadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02352206097794510507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-14335216316742927022016-02-01T11:12:03.813-08:002016-02-01T11:12:03.813-08:00My daughter is in this graduating class and she di...My daughter is in this graduating class and she did not know Zach. She is all on board with him having a chair at graduation. No one should care if he ever attended the high school. He was a Joplin student and would have been there if the disaster hadn't struck. I went to school in Carthage where 4 kids were killed when they were drinking and driving, no disaster, they made a stupid mistake, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-2040680730850645702016-02-01T10:30:48.194-08:002016-02-01T10:30:48.194-08:00I can see both sides to this issue but I think pro...I can see both sides to this issue but I think protesting at the graduation would be wrong. Protest until then if you wish but if it doesn't go your way let the students have their day without incident, it is not their fault. And either side being nasty to the other is just uncalled for, that needs to stop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-25368788049457237602016-02-01T09:58:59.578-08:002016-02-01T09:58:59.578-08:00
Only the good die young.<br /><br />Only the good die young.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-85602812081258802652016-02-01T09:57:09.006-08:002016-02-01T09:57:09.006-08:00From reading some of these comments, it sure looks...From reading some of these comments, it sure looks like they are being written without reading what Mr. Turner wrote. He suggested a chair in honor of all of those who attended Joplin Schools and died and having their names included on the program. Whether that would be enough to satisfy the boy's mother I don't know, but it sure seems to be an excellent idea that could resolve any Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-28565971214874549982016-02-01T09:53:47.729-08:002016-02-01T09:53:47.729-08:00It is sad that it has come to this point. So what ...It is sad that it has come to this point. So what if Zach never attended...how do you know he wouldn't have? Yes whoopie for those graduating with high honors but dont be a brat about it. Show some compassion. It could have been Zachs graduation too and he could have graduated top of his class...you NEVER KNOW. So stop with the insanity. A community comes together not against each other. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01376490105869839549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-2193135309682777542016-02-01T09:52:01.392-08:002016-02-01T09:52:01.392-08:00God put up a chair you asshats. Your all starting ...God put up a chair you asshats. Your all starting to sound like Liberals. Even Huff would have put up a empty chair if nothing else so he could have an excuse to cry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-28913292796291735772016-02-01T06:34:04.611-08:002016-02-01T06:34:04.611-08:00Sounds like the tornado missed a few heartless sou...Sounds like the tornado missed a few heartless souls in Joplin. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-25581586054682838982016-02-01T04:18:20.733-08:002016-02-01T04:18:20.733-08:00I agree with 9:14. Why take away from these kids d...I agree with 9:14. Why take away from these kids day. There is a possibility that the kid may not have even graduated for whatever reason. Plus the kid had only been at Joplin Schools for a few weeks when all this happened. I think its horrible she lost her son but she needs to accept the fact the school is not changing the policy. She is making it about her when it has absolutely nothing to do Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-12071417899055591712016-02-01T04:17:01.617-08:002016-02-01T04:17:01.617-08:00The city is doing a big 5 year anniversary of the ...The city is doing a big 5 year anniversary of the tornado event. This is the right place to address Zach but not at a graduation ceremony for a school he never attended. If feels like this stopped being about Zach a while ago and is now about how the school is responsible for the mental health of his mother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-82344690259110921272016-02-01T03:58:14.207-08:002016-02-01T03:58:14.207-08:00Nah.Nah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-57220599316730280172016-02-01T02:41:13.438-08:002016-02-01T02:41:13.438-08:00If I could ask the writer 9:14 PM one question: If...If I could ask the writer 9:14 PM one question: If the "extra stuff" as you put it was your brother, would you still feel the same way? I agree with 9:40 PM. I pray that God will soften hearts. May compassion for the grieving who have lost a child loosen the hold on self.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-34089382898893796692016-01-31T23:27:36.761-08:002016-01-31T23:27:36.761-08:00My brother was killed when he was only 9 yrs old. ...My brother was killed when he was only 9 yrs old. A fourth grade student. I live in a small community. After a family discussion of whether or not to attend the graduation of his class we decided against. Felt it may take away from the other students or be difficult for some of the families that were close to us. There was never a thought to have hin remembered in the ceremony. The grieving and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com