Archive for the ‘ Those who knew them’ Category
My Story
From Peter Story, 21 years old
My name is Peter Story. I was born in The Family in Thailand, but left with my family when I was four. Needless to say, I don’t have many memories of this time, but the ones I do have are quite good. I remember a nice house with friendly people [...]
Saturday, February 5th, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, By Age, Those who knew them, New/rejoined Members, Latin America, 18 to 24, Archived |
Is This Really a Quest for Closure and Justice?
From Steve Martin, 26, second generation member of the Family.
I want to express my thoughts on the murder of Angela Smith and suicide of Ricky Rodriguez. I knew her, never met him. I was shocked, angry at first and sad; nothing prepares you for this type of news. We live in a society where these [...]
Friday, February 4th, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, By Age, Those who knew them, North America, 25 to 35, Archived |
What we live for is something far greater than anything you can get your hands on!
My name is Angelina Lloyd. I’m 27 years old, was born and raised in the Family International and am a current member. Seeing all that has transpired in the last few weeks, the deaths of Ricky Rodriguez and
Angela Smith, and the way the media has chosen to report about it, has been very difficult. It’s [...]
Thursday, February 3rd, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, By Age, Where From, Those who knew them, Europe, 25 to 35, Archived |
I also grew up in World Services…
From Gabriel Glaser (age 25), South Africa
I’m a second generation member of the Family, and like most people I was shocked and saddened to hear of Angela’s murder and Ricky’s subsequent suicide. Unfortunately I have to say most people, as I’ve seen articles and internet postings that not only condone this vicious murder, but go [...]
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, By Age, Where From, Those who knew them, With Photo, 25 to 35, Africa, Archived, Unspecified |
In remembrance of Angela Smith
My name is Anita. I’m 23 years old and have spent my entire life in the Family.
I’m writing this in remembrance of Angela Smith, as I knew her very well. I was shocked to hear of how her life ended, and spent many hours in grief over this tragedy. That some would try to exploit [...]
Monday, January 31st, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, By Age, Where From, Those who knew them, 18 to 24, Archived, Asia |
