Garland teen dies after being struck by car 9:29 Am CT

[To everyone]

tonys sister wrote:

do u know anything about us i have two kids it is the drivers fault and he admited it so how bout you take your 2 cents somewhere els mkay sweetheart nobody cares about you and your worthless friend.

Well you dont know me. I dont care to know you. If you are his sister why didnt you give him a ride that night. Oh and I dont know the Driver you have to know someone to be friends with them. So that tells me that if someone doesnt agree that the driver was at fault you just assume they are friends with him, i know nothing about him which tells me you really dont care enough to listen to just someone from the outside looking in on the whole thing. So dont piss on my leg and tell me its raining!!!!!

[concerned citizen]

I am a little confused here. I used to live in Sasche near Hudson. I am somewhat aware of the area where this tradegy occured. What I am wondering is the why didn't he honk his horn or even slow down? That is a pretty long stretch of road. The only way I can fathom the reason why he didn't is he was intoxicated or full of pure evil. I don't get any of you people. Don't you realize this isn't about taking sides? You don't need to be trying to defend anybody. The driver had his chance of that. Regardless of what happened, he messed up and took a life (doesn't matter what the intentions were. it is what it is). Yes, he has to deal with this his whole life but that is only 1 soul on his chest. Think about the wounded souls that are affected by this loss. They have lost a lot more than anybody will ever know. I know this personally from the death of my sister. She was killed in a crosswalk by a drunk driver who hit her and was only going 37 miles an hour. There has to be some sort of responsibility here. The driver may never be able to show this family that he is truly sorry because he will never know that kind of loss. As far as the victims family. They may harbor some ill emotion on the situation. Don't instigate them by throwing that in their face. What kind of sick person are you? Just pray for them. If you firmly feel the driver is innocent then leave it be. Quit stabbing at the wound. Have some decency and respect. As far as my support group and I are concerned, the boy was crossing the street. Last I knew the pesdestrian had the right of way regardless. The speed limit on that road is not that of a highway. It's 2 lanes. He was crossing the street. The standard lenth of a 2 lane road is 24 feet. Come on lets get real here. Have some respect and decency. May the LORD bless and keep you all may HIS face shine upon you and be gracious and give you peace.

[tonys sister]

concerned citizen wrote:

I am a little confused here. I used to live in Sasche near Hudson. I am somewhat aware of the area where this tradegy occured. What I am wondering is the why didn't he honk his horn or even slow down? That is a pretty long stretch of road. The only way I can fathom the reason why he didn't is he was intoxicated or full of pure evil. I don't get any of you people. Don't you realize this isn't about taking sides? You don't need to be trying to defend anybody. The driver had his chance of that. Regardless of what happened, he messed up and took a life (doesn't matter what the intentions were. it is what it is). Yes, he has to deal with this his whole life but that is only 1 soul on his chest. Think about the wounded souls that are affected by this loss. They have lost a lot more than anybody will ever know. I know this personally from the death of my sister. She was killed in a crosswalk by a drunk driver who hit her and was only going 37 miles an hour. There has to be some sort of responsibility here. The driver may never be able to show this family that he is truly sorry because he will never know that kind of loss. As far as the victims family. They may harbor some ill emotion on the situation. Don't instigate them by throwing that in their face. What kind of sick person are you? Just pray for them. If you firmly feel the driver is innocent then leave it be. Quit stabbing at the wound. Have some decency and respect. As far as my support group and I are concerned, the boy was crossing the street. Last I knew the pesdestrian had the right of way regardless. The speed limit on that road is not that of a highway. It's 2 lanes. He was crossing the street. The standard lenth of a 2 lane road is 24 feet. Come on lets get real here. Have some respect and decency. May the LORD bless and keep you all may HIS face shine upon you and be gracious and give you peace.

thank you. and may god bless you.

[Matt]

Was a little confused by the Collin County website. Said Mr. Rose was sentenced to 4 years probation then it said he was sentenced to 2 years in a state jail facility. What happened???

[Matt]

Sorry, I just read the verdict and punishment. Seems like he got off easy. But it's over now and I hope that Tony's Mom and family can start to heal.

[tonys sister]

Matt wrote:

Sorry, I just read the verdict and punishment. Seems like he got off easy. But it's over now and I hope that Tony's Mom and family can start to heal.

yes he did

[tonys mom]

Why wrote:

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no that is not who i am i would never say anyone deserves what happened to him... that is not what i was trying to say in any way im not trying to argue i just dont understand why you want to point all the blame at him.... just bc he was carrying vanna around doesn't mean he doesnt care i dont see how you can sit there just say he doesn't care your not in his life everyday you dont know what he has been through... no its not like what you are going through.... but how would you feel if you took someones life a childs life bein not much more than a child yourself and people are all blaming you saying all those things in do you honestly deep in your heart believe he took that boys life on purpose???? if you do then you do but i honestly dont .... if your anthony would have made it do you think that he would blame josh???? idk i just want to know what you think bc i cant quite wrap my brain around all of this hate and blame.... i dont want you to think im just some heartless b**** that is trying to get people off of josh bc i personally dont think he is guilty. i just dont see you as a person so full of hate towards someone you dont know is guilty for sure 100%
im not saying it doesn't hurt i've lost many people and family in my short life to accidents but im not the one to judge anyone.... i believe in god and i believe he is the final judge!!! i just want you to know im not trying to make you angry i just get so upset at all the blame and pointing of fingers and you say he pushed the gas... you were not in the car with josh that night nor were you even there... i just think anthony would have this much hate in his heart and this much blame if he were still here

i got that he pushed the gas from Josh's own mouth . those are his words. heard by everyone in the courtroom. i've always thought he was just a stupid kid that pulled a stupid stunt and tony paid the ultimate price. he's not here to defend himself from the mud slinging of josh's supporters so i do it for him. your josh and his family have never expressed any regrets at all. i just want the boy to accept responsibility for his actions. is that so wrong?

[tonys mom]

Why wrote:

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wouldnt you be happy if you didnt get thrown in jail when you weren't guilty???? I know i would be very happy if i didnt do something and now everyone knows he didn't do it on purpose

grow up and move on the guy was found guilty what do you need video? duh just can't get it huh?

[Guilty]

So, can anyone clarify what sentence Josh received? Does he get to spend any time in prison for his actions? I am very confused. I am glad for the families of both parties that the trial is over. To Tony's mom, I hope that God blesses you and your family and the healing can finally start. The back and forth of words must hurt so much. I pray that you keep remembering Tony in a positive light and continue to love him no matter what.

[Joshs mom]

tonys mom wrote:

<quoted text>i got that he pushed the gas from Josh's own mouth . those are his words. heard by everyone in the courtroom. i've always thought he was just a stupid kid that pulled a stupid stunt and tony paid the ultimate price. he's not here to defend himself from the mud slinging of josh's supporters so i do it for him. your josh and his family have never expressed any regrets at all. i just want the boy to accept responsibility for his actions. is that so wrong?

Josh is innocent. Officer Trester is the one who put that scenerio into Josh's head. When someone has that kind of traumatic event happen to them, there is a lot of self blame when in fact there was nothing Josh could have done to avoid the situation. It was your son, Tony, who put a lot of peoples lives in danger that night. He was walking in the middle of Josh's lane (and btw the speed limit on that fm road is 55mph). And you heard it in court, Josh was proven to be going 41mph. Josh did not see Tony due to the headlights of the oncoming truck. This person in the on-coming vehichle stated in court that he did not see the kids and that if Tony would have been in his lane, he would have struck him too. Josh did the right thing by stopping the car without loosing control...if he would have swerved to the right he would have killed the 2 innocent kids on the side of the road. If he would have swerved left, he would have had a head on collision with the on-coming truck and Josh and the person in the truck would have been killed. Josh was VERY upset about what happened and wanted to talk to you, but our lawyer advised not to. I told Josh that God wanted Tony home with him. The way is was set-up, someone or more than one was going to die that night and God chose Tony. I am truly sorry for your lose. May you find comfort that your son is with his Father now. I would appreciate it if you, your family and friends would stop blaming Josh when it was Tony who would not move out of the road. Take some responsibility for what your child did. I don't mean to be so blunt, but enough is enough.

[Joshs mom]

tonys mom wrote:

<quoted text>Joshua Kane Rose was found guilty of criminally neg homicide in the death of Anthony Siragusa on Fri 9/18/09. His punishment for taking a life is 4 years probation 200 hours of community service and $1000 fine. The family is very pleased with the work of ADA Cynthia Walker and Sgt. Henderson Of Wylie P.D and all of the other Wylie, Richardson and Plano Police officers who worked on this case. But must say that we are not pleased with the way punishment was due to no fault of the above mentioned people.

Justice was not served as Officer Henderson and Richardson were discredited. Henderson made many flaws in the case which he will have to answer for to the City of Wylie and the media. It will all come out soon and everyone will know the truth. The officer from Richardson was not even "certified" to do a drag test. And Henderson hid evidence that was very critical in the case that proved Josh's innocence.

[Thanks Joshs mom]

Thank you for sharing some additional information on this forum. I personally do not know either young man but have followed this forum from time to time. In doing so, I find it extremely sad that Tony's family, especially his mother and sister in law, continue to share such hateful and mean spirited comments and that they harbor such hate and malice toward Josh and are unable to accept that Tony has some responsibility in this tragic accident as well. My heart goes out to Tony's family as I know from personal experience how difficult it is to accept the sudden and unexpected loss of a child caused by an accident. As I also know that this is a tragedy for BOTH families and each will bear lifetime scars. God teaches us to forgive and a true Christian is willing to do so and express compassion for the other family as well. Hopefully, by accepting God's will, Tony's family can forgive and find peace in their hearts by cherishing the memories they shared with Tony and knowing that he is proud of them for doing so.

[question]

Dear Josh Mother, You speak like a mother putting know blame on Josh himself. I pray that God can understand why Josh did this and forgive Josh for murder. You in your heart know what Josh did he murder and innocent child. I feel very sorry for you. You can't see your real Josh but most parents can't. You can spin it any way you want the truth is Josh is a live and Tony is not. Go ahead and be that parent that believes your child would never do that. But I have seen the pictures of your innocent boy not being so innoccent. My prayer go to both families. Josh Repent Repent Repent!!!

Joshs mom wrote:

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Josh is innocent. Officer Trester is the one who put that scenerio into Josh's head. When someone has that kind of traumatic event happen to them, there is a lot of self blame when in fact there was nothing Josh could have done to avoid the situation. It was your son, Tony, who put a lot of peoples lives in danger that night. He was walking in the middle of Josh's lane (and btw the speed limit on that fm road is 55mph). And you heard it in court, Josh was proven to be going 41mph. Josh did not see Tony due to the headlights of the oncoming truck. This person in the on-coming vehichle stated in court that he did not see the kids and that if Tony would have been in his lane, he would have struck him too. Josh did the right thing by stopping the car without loosing control...if he would have swerved to the right he would have killed the 2 innocent kids on the side of the road. If he would have swerved left, he would have had a head on collision with the on-coming truck and Josh and the person in the truck would have been killed. Josh was VERY upset about what happened and wanted to talk to you, but our lawyer advised not to. I told Josh that God wanted Tony home with him. The way is was set-up, someone or more than one was going to die that night and God chose Tony. I am truly sorry for your lose. May you find comfort that your son is with his Father now. I would appreciate it if you, your family and friends would stop blaming Josh when it was Tony who would not move out of the road. Take some responsibility for what your child did. I don't mean to be so blunt, but enough is enough.

[tonys sister]

thank you!

[tonys sister]

happy thanksgiving tony i love and miss u so much!!!!