Re: Sad newspiece: 3 yr old with DS died

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/2/2006 9:03:40 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

imdsapresident@... writes:

Either way, it is important to keep your house doors locked and secure.

Installing a portable alarm would be very helpful so you would know when the

door

was opened.

We have a monitored home alarm system... its just $29 a month... we have it

set up to chime every time a door is opened (so we know when they go

out...but also when the older ones come IN!!) and during the night, we set it,

so if

little ones, or , tried to go out the door, the alarm would go off

( has set it off once before, going into the garage to get milk out of the

extra refrigerator!) It might even keep out an intruder!! lol

Worth every penny of that $29!!

~ANGEL~

Mom to 13, Mosaic Down Syndrome/Hirschsprung's Disease

Lance 17, Tyler 14, 11

Jaeda 10 and Shayne 3

[Guest guest]

Kristy:

Oh my gosh! We were out of town this weekend in Destin, FL and my sister and

others were telling me about this, but I didn't know this child had down

syndrome! This is probably less than 6 miles from my house. Could any of your

children open a house door and the car door at three? Karlee is so little, she

couldn't. But, little Eli is now two and he could do that and drive down the

street and back.

It is a small world! I heard the story, but Kristy in Texas sent me the

newspaper article! Thanks Kristy! As usual you are a world of information!

LOL!

I am so disturbed about this article.

Beets, Mommy to Karlee, mds 7 and Eli, 2

Sad newspiece: 3 yr old with DS died

Although this is a horribly sad story, I think it is very important that

everyone read this story to understand the dangers that are there.

Kristy

The original text can be found at:

http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?S=4963236

May 30, 2006

KNOXVILLE (WATE/AP) -- The Knox County medical examiner confirms

Tuesday the death of a three-year-old boy found in a sweltering car

Sunday was accidental. And the family says other parents can learn

from what happened.

Three-year-old Womack slipped out of his house and into an

unlocked car in his family's driveway.

When he was found, the temperature in that car, according to

investigators, measured 169 degrees.

had Down Syndrome and was born with a heart condition. He had

open heart surgery as an infant.

Now, his mother, , is agonizing over what happened. " We didn't

just not notice he was gone. As soon as we were up, which we always

slept in on the weekends, almost every weekend, every Sunday at

least because I was off, we always slept in with him. He usually

slept with us but for some reason that morning, he went outside. "

" I just... I don't think he suffered. I have to think he didn't

suffer. I have to think that he fell asleep. He didn't feel the

heat. He didn't feel anything. He was just asleep. "

" He was a happy, happy kid. He felt safe. He always felt safe. He

always knew that one of us would get there. We just didn't make it

in time, " adds.

A friend found 's body in the car just after 1:00 p.m.

Sunday. " He just screamed and it was an awful scream. The worst

thing that you would ever want to hear, just oh my God, he's in the

car, " says.

" This last year, he was the happiest kid I ever saw in my life, "

says his grandfather, Jerre Gibson. " He was an explorer. He loved to

explore and he loved to pretend drive. "

says she was up late with Saturday night because of a

power outage. " He got scared. We sang songs and told him we would

draw a picture, sang 'Jesus Loves Me' and then we put him to bed. "

The next day, everyone except slept in.

Now the grieving family is reaching out so it in hopes it won't

happen to anyone else. " No matter where you live, no matter how safe

you think you are, lock your car doors, " says.

The Department of Children's Services and the sheriff's office

investigated 's death.

The temperature in a car can reach deadly levels in minutes, even if

the windows are open a little.

Safety tips for keeping kids safe include:

Keep vehicles locked at all times,even in the garage or driveway.

Never leave keys in children's reach.

Teach children never to play in or around vehicles.

Make sure all young passengers have left your car after it is

parked.

When a child is missing, check vehicles and trunks immediately.

If a child is locked in a vehicle, get him or her out as quickly as

possible. If the child is hot or appears sick, call 911 or your

local emergency number immediately.

According to the web site kidsincars.org, as of March, 23 children

in Tennessee have died in vehicle related incidents. And nationwide

in 2006, 22 children have died.

Womack's family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6:00

to 8:00 at s Mortuary in North Knoxville.

will be buried Thursday morning at 10:45 at Lynnhurst Cemetery

at 11:00.

The family asks that memorials be made to:

Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee

P.O. Box 53575

Knoxville, TN 37950

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[Guest guest]

,

I thought about you when I read it knowing that it is your hometown. Amazing

that it was only 6 miles away from you!

Yes, my kids, especially Tim, could open the door at 3 and leave the house.

(He did this several times at 3 and once almost was run over in the highway) He

never went into the vehicle, but I think that is because we are very adament

that a car is not something you play in.

The article is very upsetting. I try not to be too judgemental. But I can't

help but to think how this family could sleep the day away like that with a

young child in the house? (my southern upbringing is coming out lol)

Either way, it is important to keep your house doors locked and secure.

Installing a portable alarm would be very helpful so you would know when the

door was opened. And, keep the car doors locked and the keys out of reach. And,

continue to talk with your kids about the dangers around the house. If you don't

tell them the dangers, then they will never learn them! Yes, it is hard to teach

that to a 3 year old. But, with security in place and repetitive reminders, at

least you have a better chance of keeping them safe!

My prayers are going out to this family. I can not even imagine their grief!

Kristy

Mommy706@... wrote:

Kristy:

Oh my gosh! We were out of town this weekend in Destin, FL and my sister and

others were telling me about this, but I didn't know this child had down

syndrome! This is probably less than 6 miles from my house. Could any of your

children open a house door and the car door at three? Karlee is so little, she

couldn't. But, little Eli is now two and he could do that and drive down the

street and back.

It is a small world! I heard the story, but Kristy in Texas sent me the

newspaper article! Thanks Kristy! As usual you are a world of information!

LOL!

I am so disturbed about this article.

Beets, Mommy to Karlee, mds 7 and Eli, 2

Sad newspiece: 3 yr old with DS died

Although this is a horribly sad story, I think it is very important that

everyone read this story to understand the dangers that are there.

Kristy

The original text can be found at:

http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?S=4963236

May 30, 2006

KNOXVILLE (WATE/AP) -- The Knox County medical examiner confirms

Tuesday the death of a three-year-old boy found in a sweltering car

Sunday was accidental. And the family says other parents can learn

from what happened.

Three-year-old Womack slipped out of his house and into an

unlocked car in his family's driveway.

When he was found, the temperature in that car, according to

investigators, measured 169 degrees.

had Down Syndrome and was born with a heart condition. He had

open heart surgery as an infant.

Now, his mother, , is agonizing over what happened. " We didn't

just not notice he was gone. As soon as we were up, which we always

slept in on the weekends, almost every weekend, every Sunday at

least because I was off, we always slept in with him. He usually

slept with us but for some reason that morning, he went outside. "

" I just... I don't think he suffered. I have to think he didn't

suffer. I have to think that he fell asleep. He didn't feel the

heat. He didn't feel anything. He was just asleep. "

" He was a happy, happy kid. He felt safe. He always felt safe. He

always knew that one of us would get there. We just didn't make it

in time, " adds.

A friend found 's body in the car just after 1:00 p.m.

Sunday. " He just screamed and it was an awful scream. The worst

thing that you would ever want to hear, just oh my God, he's in the

car, " says.

" This last year, he was the happiest kid I ever saw in my life, "

says his grandfather, Jerre Gibson. " He was an explorer. He loved to

explore and he loved to pretend drive. "

says she was up late with Saturday night because of a

power outage. " He got scared. We sang songs and told him we would

draw a picture, sang 'Jesus Loves Me' and then we put him to bed. "

The next day, everyone except slept in.

Now the grieving family is reaching out so it in hopes it won't

happen to anyone else. " No matter where you live, no matter how safe

you think you are, lock your car doors, " says.

The Department of Children's Services and the sheriff's office

investigated 's death.

The temperature in a car can reach deadly levels in minutes, even if

the windows are open a little.

Safety tips for keeping kids safe include:

Keep vehicles locked at all times,even in the garage or driveway.

Never leave keys in children's reach.

Teach children never to play in or around vehicles.

Make sure all young passengers have left your car after it is

parked.

When a child is missing, check vehicles and trunks immediately.

If a child is locked in a vehicle, get him or her out as quickly as

possible. If the child is hot or appears sick, call 911 or your

local emergency number immediately.

According to the web site kidsincars.org, as of March, 23 children

in Tennessee have died in vehicle related incidents. And nationwide

in 2006, 22 children have died.

Womack's family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6:00

to 8:00 at s Mortuary in North Knoxville.

will be buried Thursday morning at 10:45 at Lynnhurst Cemetery

at 11:00.

The family asks that memorials be made to:

Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee

P.O. Box 53575

Knoxville, TN 37950

---------------------------------

[Guest guest]

...and it works GREAT...no sneaking in past curfew without being

BUSTED!

~ANGEL~

Mom to 13, Mosaic Down Syndrome/Hirschsprung's Disease

Lance 17, Tyler 14, 11

Jaeda 10 and Shayne 3

[Guest guest]

I can't help but think about that mother. Well let me go ahead and say if

something happened to Karlee I'd be right behind her cause I'd probably grieve

myself to death. She means so much to me! I'd loose it. That family

definitely needs our prayers.

Sad newspiece: 3 yr old with DS died

Although this is a horribly sad story, I think it is very important that

everyone read this story to understand the dangers that are there.

Kristy

The original text can be found at:

http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?S=4963236

May 30, 2006

KNOXVILLE (WATE/AP) -- The Knox County medical examiner confirms

Tuesday the death of a three-year-old boy found in a sweltering car

Sunday was accidental. And the family says other parents can learn

from what happened.

Three-year-old Womack slipped out of his house and into an

unlocked car in his family's driveway.

When he was found, the temperature in that car, according to

investigators, measured 169 degrees.

had Down Syndrome and was born with a heart condition. He had

open heart surgery as an infant.

Now, his mother, , is agonizing over what happened. " We didn't

just not notice he was gone. As soon as we were up, which we always

slept in on the weekends, almost every weekend, every Sunday at

least because I was off, we always slept in with him. He usually

slept with us but for some reason that morning, he went outside. "

" I just... I don't think he suffered. I have to think he didn't

suffer. I have to think that he fell asleep. He didn't feel the

heat. He didn't feel anything. He was just asleep. "

" He was a happy, happy kid. He felt safe. He always felt safe. He

always knew that one of us would get there. We just didn't make it

in time, " adds.

A friend found 's body in the car just after 1:00 p.m.

Sunday. " He just screamed and it was an awful scream. The worst

thing that you would ever want to hear, just oh my God, he's in the

car, " says.

" This last year, he was the happiest kid I ever saw in my life, "

says his grandfather, Jerre Gibson. " He was an explorer. He loved to

explore and he loved to pretend drive. "

says she was up late with Saturday night because of a

power outage. " He got scared. We sang songs and told him we would

draw a picture, sang 'Jesus Loves Me' and then we put him to bed. "

The next day, everyone except slept in.

Now the grieving family is reaching out so it in hopes it won't

happen to anyone else. " No matter where you live, no matter how safe

you think you are, lock your car doors, " says.

The Department of Children's Services and the sheriff's office

investigated 's death.

The temperature in a car can reach deadly levels in minutes, even if

the windows are open a little.

Safety tips for keeping kids safe include:

Keep vehicles locked at all times,even in the garage or driveway.

Never leave keys in children's reach.

Teach children never to play in or around vehicles.

Make sure all young passengers have left your car after it is

parked.

When a child is missing, check vehicles and trunks immediately.

If a child is locked in a vehicle, get him or her out as quickly as

possible. If the child is hot or appears sick, call 911 or your

local emergency number immediately.

According to the web site kidsincars.org, as of March, 23 children

in Tennessee have died in vehicle related incidents. And nationwide

in 2006, 22 children have died.

Womack's family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6:00

to 8:00 at s Mortuary in North Knoxville.

will be buried Thursday morning at 10:45 at Lynnhurst Cemetery

at 11:00.

The family asks that memorials be made to:

Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee

P.O. Box 53575

Knoxville, TN 37950

---------------------------------

[Guest guest]

I agree, they definitely need our prayers. What a horrendous experience to

go through. To lose a child and especially a loss that could have been

prevented. I feel for the family.

Darlene

>

> I can't help but think about that mother. Well let me go ahead and say if

> something happened to Karlee I'd be right behind her cause I'd probably

> grieve myself to death. She means so much to me! I'd loose it. That

> family definitely needs our prayers.

>

>

>

> Sad newspiece: 3 yr old with DS died

>

>

> Although this is a horribly sad story, I think it is very important that

> everyone read this story to understand the dangers that are there.

> Kristy

>

>

> The original text can be found at:

> http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?S=4963236

>

>

>

> May 30, 2006

>

> KNOXVILLE (WATE/AP) -- The Knox County medical examiner confirms

> Tuesday the death of a three-year-old boy found in a sweltering car

> Sunday was accidental. And the family says other parents can learn

> from what happened.

>

> Three-year-old Womack slipped out of his house and into an

> unlocked car in his family's driveway.

>

> When he was found, the temperature in that car, according to

> investigators, measured 169 degrees.

>

> had Down Syndrome and was born with a heart condition. He had

> open heart surgery as an infant.

>

> Now, his mother, , is agonizing over what happened. " We didn't

> just not notice he was gone. As soon as we were up, which we always

> slept in on the weekends, almost every weekend, every Sunday at

> least because I was off, we always slept in with him. He usually

> slept with us but for some reason that morning, he went outside. "

>

> " I just... I don't think he suffered. I have to think he didn't

> suffer. I have to think that he fell asleep. He didn't feel the

> heat. He didn't feel anything. He was just asleep. "

>

> " He was a happy, happy kid. He felt safe. He always felt safe. He

> always knew that one of us would get there. We just didn't make it

> in time, " adds.

>

> A friend found 's body in the car just after 1:00 p.m.

> Sunday. " He just screamed and it was an awful scream. The worst

> thing that you would ever want to hear, just oh my God, he's in the

> car, " says.

>

> " This last year, he was the happiest kid I ever saw in my life, "

> says his grandfather, Jerre Gibson. " He was an explorer. He loved to

> explore and he loved to pretend drive. "

>

> says she was up late with Saturday night because of a

> power outage. " He got scared. We sang songs and told him we would

> draw a picture, sang 'Jesus Loves Me' and then we put him to bed. "

>

> The next day, everyone except slept in.

>

> Now the grieving family is reaching out so it in hopes it won't

> happen to anyone else. " No matter where you live, no matter how safe

> you think you are, lock your car doors, " says.

>

> The Department of Children's Services and the sheriff's office

> investigated 's death.

>

> The temperature in a car can reach deadly levels in minutes, even if

> the windows are open a little.

>

> Safety tips for keeping kids safe include:

>

> Keep vehicles locked at all times,even in the garage or driveway.

> Never leave keys in children's reach.

> Teach children never to play in or around vehicles.

> Make sure all young passengers have left your car after it is

> parked.

> When a child is missing, check vehicles and trunks immediately.

> If a child is locked in a vehicle, get him or her out as quickly as

> possible. If the child is hot or appears sick, call 911 or your

> local emergency number immediately.

> According to the web site kidsincars.org, as of March, 23 children

> in Tennessee have died in vehicle related incidents. And nationwide

> in 2006, 22 children have died.

>

> Womack's family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6:00

> to 8:00 at s Mortuary in North Knoxville.

>

> will be buried Thursday morning at 10:45 at Lynnhurst Cemetery

> at 11:00.

>

> The family asks that memorials be made to:

>

> Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee

> P.O. Box 53575

> Knoxville, TN 37950

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

This is very sad. We have just had to install higher locks on the doors in our

house. Adam walked up to the front door last week, unlocked both locks and

started to walk out. We were sitting right there and were able to stop him, but

it is scarey to think what could happen if we were watching him. We never leave

Adam out of our sight except to go to school. He has no fear and doesn't

understand danger at all. This is very sad.

Donna - Adam's gram

Kristy Colvin wrote:

Although this is a horribly sad story, I think it is very important that

everyone read this story to understand the dangers that are there.

Kristy

The original text can be found at:

http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?S=4963236

May 30, 2006

KNOXVILLE (WATE/AP) -- The Knox County medical examiner confirms

Tuesday the death of a three-year-old boy found in a sweltering car

Sunday was accidental. And the family says other parents can learn

from what happened.

Three-year-old Womack slipped out of his house and into an

unlocked car in his family's driveway.

When he was found, the temperature in that car, according to

investigators, measured 169 degrees.

had Down Syndrome and was born with a heart condition. He had

open heart surgery as an infant.

Now, his mother, , is agonizing over what happened. " We didn't

just not notice he was gone. As soon as we were up, which we always

slept in on the weekends, almost every weekend, every Sunday at

least because I was off, we always slept in with him. He usually

slept with us but for some reason that morning, he went outside. "

" I just... I don't think he suffered. I have to think he didn't

suffer. I have to think that he fell asleep. He didn't feel the

heat. He didn't feel anything. He was just asleep. "

" He was a happy, happy kid. He felt safe. He always felt safe. He

always knew that one of us would get there. We just didn't make it

in time, " adds.

A friend found 's body in the car just after 1:00 p.m.

Sunday. " He just screamed and it was an awful scream. The worst

thing that you would ever want to hear, just oh my God, he's in the

car, " says.

" This last year, he was the happiest kid I ever saw in my life, "

says his grandfather, Jerre Gibson. " He was an explorer. He loved to

explore and he loved to pretend drive. "

says she was up late with Saturday night because of a

power outage. " He got scared. We sang songs and told him we would

draw a picture, sang 'Jesus Loves Me' and then we put him to bed. "

The next day, everyone except slept in.

Now the grieving family is reaching out so it in hopes it won't

happen to anyone else. " No matter where you live, no matter how safe

you think you are, lock your car doors, " says.

The Department of Children's Services and the sheriff's office

investigated 's death.

The temperature in a car can reach deadly levels in minutes, even if

the windows are open a little.

Safety tips for keeping kids safe include:

Keep vehicles locked at all times,even in the garage or driveway.

Never leave keys in children's reach.

Teach children never to play in or around vehicles.

Make sure all young passengers have left your car after it is

parked.

When a child is missing, check vehicles and trunks immediately.

If a child is locked in a vehicle, get him or her out as quickly as

possible. If the child is hot or appears sick, call 911 or your

local emergency number immediately.

According to the web site kidsincars.org, as of March, 23 children

in Tennessee have died in vehicle related incidents. And nationwide

in 2006, 22 children have died.

Womack's family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6:00

to 8:00 at s Mortuary in North Knoxville.

will be buried Thursday morning at 10:45 at Lynnhurst Cemetery

at 11:00.

The family asks that memorials be made to:

Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee

P.O. Box 53575

Knoxville, TN 37950

---------------------------------

[Guest guest]

I feel the same way . I do not know how someone gets past the grief of it

all. I pray that none of us ever have to know....

Kristy

Mommy706@... wrote:

I can't help but think about that mother. Well let me go ahead and say if

something happened to Karlee I'd be right behind her cause I'd probably grieve

myself to death. She means so much to me! I'd loose it. That family

definitely needs our prayers.

Sad newspiece: 3 yr old with DS died

Although this is a horribly sad story, I think it is very important that

everyone read this story to understand the dangers that are there.

Kristy

The original text can be found at:

http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?S=4963236

May 30, 2006

KNOXVILLE (WATE/AP) -- The Knox County medical examiner confirms

Tuesday the death of a three-year-old boy found in a sweltering car

Sunday was accidental. And the family says other parents can learn

from what happened.

Three-year-old Womack slipped out of his house and into an

unlocked car in his family's driveway.

When he was found, the temperature in that car, according to

investigators, measured 169 degrees.

had Down Syndrome and was born with a heart condition. He had

open heart surgery as an infant.

Now, his mother, , is agonizing over what happened. " We didn't

just not notice he was gone. As soon as we were up, which we always

slept in on the weekends, almost every weekend, every Sunday at

least because I was off, we always slept in with him. He usually

slept with us but for some reason that morning, he went outside. "

" I just... I don't think he suffered. I have to think he didn't

suffer. I have to think that he fell asleep. He didn't feel the

heat. He didn't feel anything. He was just asleep. "

" He was a happy, happy kid. He felt safe. He always felt safe. He

always knew that one of us would get there. We just didn't make it

in time, " adds.

A friend found 's body in the car just after 1:00 p.m.

Sunday. " He just screamed and it was an awful scream. The worst

thing that you would ever want to hear, just oh my God, he's in the

car, " says.

" This last year, he was the happiest kid I ever saw in my life, "

says his grandfather, Jerre Gibson. " He was an explorer. He loved to

explore and he loved to pretend drive. "

says she was up late with Saturday night because of a

power outage. " He got scared. We sang songs and told him we would

draw a picture, sang 'Jesus Loves Me' and then we put him to bed. "

The next day, everyone except slept in.

Now the grieving family is reaching out so it in hopes it won't

happen to anyone else. " No matter where you live, no matter how safe

you think you are, lock your car doors, " says.

The Department of Children's Services and the sheriff's office

investigated 's death.

The temperature in a car can reach deadly levels in minutes, even if

the windows are open a little.

Safety tips for keeping kids safe include:

Keep vehicles locked at all times,even in the garage or driveway.

Never leave keys in children's reach.

Teach children never to play in or around vehicles.

Make sure all young passengers have left your car after it is

parked.

When a child is missing, check vehicles and trunks immediately.

If a child is locked in a vehicle, get him or her out as quickly as

possible. If the child is hot or appears sick, call 911 or your

local emergency number immediately.

According to the web site kidsincars.org, as of March, 23 children

in Tennessee have died in vehicle related incidents. And nationwide

in 2006, 22 children have died.

Womack's family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6:00

to 8:00 at s Mortuary in North Knoxville.

will be buried Thursday morning at 10:45 at Lynnhurst Cemetery

at 11:00.

The family asks that memorials be made to:

Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee

P.O. Box 53575

Knoxville, TN 37950

---------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Angel-

That is soo funny! Hey maybe you should contact the company that monitors your

alarm and tell them your new way of marketing their product! Teenage Home

Monitor! LOL!

Beets

Re: Sad newspiece: 3 yr old with DS died

In a message dated 6/2/2006 9:03:40 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

imdsapresident@... writes:

Either way, it is important to keep your house doors locked and secure.

Installing a portable alarm would be very helpful so you would know when the

door

was opened.

We have a monitored home alarm system... its just $29 a month... we have it

set up to chime every time a door is opened (so we know when they go

out...but also when the older ones come IN!!) and during the night, we set it,

so if

little ones, or , tried to go out the door, the alarm would go off

( has set it off once before, going into the garage to get milk out of the

extra refrigerator!) It might even keep out an intruder!! lol

Worth every penny of that $29!!

~ANGEL~

Mom to 13, Mosaic Down Syndrome/Hirschsprung's Disease

Lance 17, Tyler 14, 11

Jaeda 10 and Shayne 3