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My-sons-mother
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From a mother to a family,
My heart hurts for you and I having a 10 year old of my own can take me for a painful spin. I send all my love and many Angels to hold each and everyone of who the loss of this wonderful boy have effected. God shall walk you though this path.
Mom and Son in Downey,CA
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Mom of 2 kids
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I understand and feel the pain the parents have to go through losing ones child. I'm sorry but the freedom that the 14 yr old boy had alot to do with it. What was he doing out at 12:45am skateboarding from the movies is beyond me. I am amazed parents are allowing it. It would not have happened if he was at home in bed long before 12:45am. How unfortunate!
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Lisa Escalera
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Mom of 2 kids wrote: I understand and feel the pain the parents have to go through losing ones child. I'm sorry but the freedom that the 14 yr old boy had alot to do with it. What was he doing out at 12:45am skateboarding from the movies is beyond me. I am amazed parents are allowing it. It would not have happened if he was at home in bed long before 12:45am. How unfortunate! How can you be so negative at a time like this? These parents just lost thier son and they dont need people like you judging them. You dont think they are hurting right now? You have no idea what kind of family they are! Let me tell you, they are the best parents around, we have learned alot from them on how to be good parents. You were young once, you cant tell me you never did anything behind your parents back? Every kid in this world has one time or another done something thier parents dont approve of, does that make them bad parents? I dont think so. So before you make any judgements towards anyone especially the parents of Justin know your facts.
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Passer by
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Hey she brings a valid point. Why do we turn a blind eye to what is definately some poor choices made by these parents. Im sure being a COOl parent aint COOL anymore. Common sense folks.
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Rick
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I agree. Irresponsible parents love passing the bucket...as if it's somebody else's duty to watch over the children they procreate. I'm fed up of this kind of attitute.
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Outraged
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I think in a time like this people need to be more supportive for the family of Justin and forget about blaming parental skills. It is completely inappropriate to be pointing fingers especially when all you know is the news account. Why dont you stop and think about that man who got out of his car and saw what he may have accidently did and then got back into his car & left Justin there helpless.
Rest in peace now Justin and God please keep his family close to you in this tragic time.
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Also a mom of 2
AOL
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I completely agree, at that age there is no reason for a 14 year old to be out that late without adult supervision. My son is 13 and my husband and I would never allow that. This is a tragic situation that should not have happened, and would not have happened, had he not been running around at all hours of the night and on a busy Boulevard. That is irresponsible parenting, this is how kids get into trouble and from reading the post from his friends the language they use it only justifies the type of teenagers they are. They are good parents yet their young teenage son was out past midnight running around with friends, yeah, good parenting. The parents should feel responsible for this. These are not negative remarks, they are facts.
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MOTHER OF 3
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TO THE FAMILY OF THE DECEASED I FEEL FOR YOU EVEN THOUGH I DIDN'T KNOW HIM MY SON KNEW HIM FROM SCHOOL I WILL PRAY FOR THE FAMILY AND JUSTIN IS IN GOOD HANDS HE IS WITH THE LORD WATCHING OVER HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS YOU CANNOT BLAME THE PARENTS YES IT WAS POOR JUDEMENT OF BOTH SIDES HIM BEING OUT SO LATE BUT HOPEFULY EVERY YOUNG BOY OR GIRL CAN LEARN SOMETHING OUT OF THIS TRAGEDY TO THE FAMILY GOD HEALS ALL WOUNDS IN TIME YOUR SON IS IN A BETTER PLACE.
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claudia
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justin we will miss you && you will always have you in our hearts!!!!!!! ♥
R.I.P. JUSTIN
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
WE LOVE YOU!
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CLAUDIA
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R.I.P. JUSTIN YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS WE MISS YOU!
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED!♥
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truth
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I think the parents are responsible for this action not the driver of the vehicle. Sorry but its dark out at midnite nobody in ther mind is thinking theres a kid riding a skateboard in the middle of the street that late. 14 year olds dont have the best judgement thats what parents are for
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Lisa in Valinda
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No matter what time of day it was or how old the person is, someone knew that they had hit someone and left as if nothing had happened. the parents aren't to blame only the driver.
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Concerned resident
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This is a tragic accident. That now has been exacerbated by the person who fled the scene. However, how can we as a community send the message that children should not be living recklessly? I have witnessed skaters going down MTB blvd with no disregard for traffic lights etc.
It's a dangerous game that kids need to realize that "they" will lose in an accident with a vehicle.
Parents please educate your children. Let this be an tragic example that we as a community can learn from.
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Patti Boes
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I would like to add a critical piece to the Justin Carrasco story. It is, of course, understandable for people to wonder what on earth a young boy was doing in the street after 12 am. It is also human nature to judge and make assumptions about the parents. However, here are the facts. Justin spent his last night on earth at the movies with his friends. He said he would call when it was over. When he called, he said he had gotten another ride. His mother believed him. She told him to call back if the ride didn't come soon. Why the boys took off on skateboards is a question that Justin's family will suffer in their hearts. I want to be clear that I am not writing this to defend or accuse. These actions can not lead us to compassion. I am writing this because I am grieving this tragedy and I wish to open a doorway of possibility for all of us to bear witness and gain wisdom from it. We have a chance here to hold our children close and use this story as a catalyst to communicate and explore ways to be safer and wiser. As parents, we may seem over protective to our kids, but we know the world's dangers. Collectively we can discuss how good boys and girls take grave chances while striving to be independent and grown-up. As adults, we may recall the indiscretions and close-calls we luckily lived through. Can our teens even begin to discuss what it's like to be so caught up in being alive that they forget they are mortal? What other possible discussions can this story raise? Where can we let Justin's story take us....how close can we let it bring us?
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mirna
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Mom of 2 kids wrote: I understand and feel the pain the parents have to go through losing ones child. I'm sorry but the freedom that the 14 yr old boy had alot to do with it. What was he doing out at 12:45am skateboarding from the movies is beyond me. I am amazed parents are allowing it. It would not have happened if he was at home in bed long before 12:45am. How unfortunate! this could have happened no matter what time it was. focus on the family and their loss, not why the child was out at whatever time of night. put your criticism away and pray for the family.
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Concerned Father
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This is a real tragedy and my prayers go out to this grieving family. I don't believe placing blame as to why this occurred helps anyone at this difficult time. The fact is, God chose to take Justin at this particular time for unknown reasons. We should be comforted by this thought as difficult as it is to absorb under the circumstances. We can learn from this too. There is merit to those who ask, "what was a 14 y.o boy doing out after midnight riding a skateboard home?" In retrospect I'm sure the mother is questioning herself as to why she didn't have someone pick him up at the movies. Perhaps we should all be more vigilant when it comes to our childrens safety. Ask more questions. Who will picking up? What is their cell phone in case of a problem? Call home as soon as you're picked up etc. A 14 y.o feels invincible and we all know they can make the wrong decision if not properly supervised. Let's all try to love our children and protect them the best way we can. Again, my prayers are with the family.
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mirna
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in response to the comment made by,
"mom of 2 kids"....
this could have happened no matter what time it was. focus on the family and their loss, not why the child was out at whatever time of night. put your criticism away and pray for the family.
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Common Sense
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Real Smart skating down hill the middle of a street where cars are going at least 40-50mph.
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Lisann Martinez
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My son was also killed by a hit and run driver who has never been caught. I know what you are going through. I hope you feel better real soon.
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Realistic
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To all of you w/negative comments, I was a teenager at what point in my life. Yeah, I did some bad things behind my parents back that now as an adult, I regret and I'm fortunate to still be alive. Here, I don't believe that it was the parents fault. Sure the young boy made a choice that was wrong but, the driver should have NEVER taken off. Obviously the driver wasn't paying attention and for that reason, felt guilty and took off. I drive by that blvd. every day and regardless, there isn't any traffic at that time Common Sense of Downey. Mom of 2 kids...the kid could have been skating at 12:00 noon! One never knows when it'll be our time. May you rest in peace Justin.
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