12-year-old girl killed in crash caused by suspected drunk driver

[A Strangers Perspective]

After reading the article about Cessair's unfortunate death and all of the commentary that followed, I decided to add some input from an outsider's perspective. My point is to make it clear that both David, and everyone else against him, exerted rational points that prove that you are all GOOD-WILLED people: David, you're right. Beautiful Cessair is in a better place. And you are correct in saying that no child should be neglected while her parents participate in unlawful activities- that is no way for a child to be raised and no way for parents to show their children love. Maybe legal actions would be justified because whether or not the rumors of drug-use are true, the article did state that the child wasn't buckled - and that's something parents should be absolutely anal about. Making sure that their child was traveling safely should have been a high priority. However, the others who added commentary are correct also: post-death is not the time to kick the mourning family while they are down. I didn't know the family but I assume that they were good-hearted, good-natured people who did love their daughter, and eachother, very much! In semi-agreeing with David, am I in no way trying to degrade River, Cessair, or Jason - or the love that they carried/still carry in their hearts. People do make mistakes - and whomever above said that is correct too. I don't think these people intended to hurt their beloved child, but I do think that their actions were at least some-what neglectful (or maybe irresponsible would be a better word?)if the child wasnt buckled. But, that is not to put full blame on them - I know they mostlikely didn't know what would result.Theres no way of possibly knowing those things. Ok enough from me, just saying that... you're all right in your defenses, and you are all wonderfully caring people with good hearts. Your emotions beamed from your passionate comments, which proves to me you all have your hearts and minds in the right places, even David - so please, give each other a break! Why damper the tragedy with more stress than necessary? Recognize what each other is trying to stand up for because it's only out of love for the little girl.

[linda]

A Strangers Perspective wrote:

After reading the article about Cessair's unfortunate death and all of the commentary that followed, I decided to add some input from an outsider's perspective. My point is to make it clear that both David, and everyone else against him, exerted rational points that prove that you are all GOOD-WILLED people: David, you're right. Beautiful Cessair is in a better place. And you are correct in saying that no child should be neglected while her parents participate in unlawful activities- that is no way for a child to be raised and no way for parents to show their children love. Maybe legal actions would be justified because whether or not the rumors of drug-use are true, the article did state that the child wasn't buckled - and that's something parents should be absolutely anal about. Making sure that their child was traveling safely should have been a high priority. However, the others who added commentary are correct also: post-death is not the time to kick the mourning family while they are down. I didn't know the family but I assume that they were good-hearted, good-natured people who did love their daughter, and eachother, very much! In semi-agreeing with David, am I in no way trying to degrade River, Cessair, or Jason - or the love that they carried/still carry in their hearts. People do make mistakes - and whomever above said that is correct too. I don't think these people intended to hurt their beloved child, but I do think that their actions were at least some-what neglectful (or maybe irresponsible would be a better word?)if the child wasnt buckled. But, that is not to put full blame on them - I know they mostlikely didn't know what would result.Theres no way of possibly knowing those things. Ok enough from me, just saying that... you're all right in your defenses, and you are all wonderfully caring people with good hearts. Your emotions beamed from your passionate comments, which proves to me you all have your hearts and minds in the right places, even David - so please, give each other a break! Why damper the tragedy with more stress than necessary? Recognize what each other is trying to stand up for because it's only out of love for the little girl.

hey now, you are a little wrong, Jason is Not Cessair's father. Her father is Dean and he has been missing since before Cessair passed away. Jason was Rivers boyfriend. They both know Dean wanted to be in Cessairs life