~ in loving memory
Yesterday wasn’t easy. We went to Rehtaeh’s grave and left her some flowers and a couple small gifts. She would have turned 18. Last night we lit some candles on a small cake and wished her a Happy Birthday. We also had a candle burning in the window for her and her memory. Happy BirthdayRead more about Candle Light Vigil and Happy Birthday Rehtaeh[…]
The candle light vigil, held last night, went off without a hitch. Many showed in attendance, and many more through-out the world shared pictures of their candles lit on the facebook event page. What a beautiful way to show support and to remember Rehtaeh. The vigil started out with a sacred tradition of smudging, administeredRead more about Candle-Light Vigil Success[…]
The two boys facing charges in child pornography were set to go to trial today, after being put back once already; trial is pushed back, yet again. The set date is for January 9th, 2013. This Anon is waiting for the when and where and I’ll be there … that being said, I do respectRead more about Trial Today Postponed until After the New Year[…]
With Rehtaeh’s birthday coming up on the 9th, I thought it would be fitting to write this article. (Before I continue, I want to make it clear that I am not related to Rehtaeh any more than anyone that is reading this article) So far, with regards to OpJustice4Rehtaeh, we have had two protests; thereRead more about Anonymous, Rehtaeh & I[…]
Truth Is, Lisa B and Meme from Guelph Spoken Word perform an incredibly important piece about Rehtaeh Parsons for the semi-finals of the 2013 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word in Montreal. [box type=”shadow” align=”aligncenter” ]Celebrating 10 years of spoken word magic November 4-9, 2013 Du 4 au 9 novembre 2013, la célébration de 10 annéesRead more about Truth Is, Lisa B & Meme – For Rehtaeh Parsons (CFSW 2013)[…]
The first organ recipient letter came a few months ago. It was from a man in his 30’s who, thanks to Rehtaeh’s gift, will be able to watch his two year old daughter grow up. Rehtaeh’s mother has actually been in touch with him and they are hoping to meet someday. It was a beautifully written letter and it came a good time. It picks you up for a moment and I hold on to that feeling as long as I can. He promised he is going to be as good as a father as he can be.
Rehtaeh Parsons will live on in the lives of others thanks to the organ donations made after her death. It makes us sad but knowing her ‘gift of life’ has touched the lives of people and families of others is something we cherish. Read more about The Gift of Life and the Comfort of Love …
This night 2yrs ago just hours from now…Rehtaeh’s life took a turn for the worse. An evening that changed who she was and who she could have become. Her days following that evening were full of despair. She changed so dramatically, piece by piece her emotional state was destroyed. We never got our daughter backRead more about Two years ago today[…]
MEDIA RELEASE November 12, 2013 [divider] WINNIPEG, MB – The parents of Rehtaeh Parsons and mother of Amanda Todd will be presented with the Rosalind Prober Award for Advocacy at the Beyond Borders ECPAT Canada Media Awards in Winnipeg on November 18. The event falls during Bullying Awareness Week and also commemorates Universal Children’s DayRead more about Parents of Rehtaeh Parsons and Amanda Todd to be honoured for their child advocacy work[…]
We meet with Murray Segal and understand why the review needs to be delayed. It is for the best and I agree. [divider] MEDIA RELEASE Independent reviewer Murray Segal is recommending that he delay his review of the police and Public Prosecution Service response in the Rehtaeh Parsons case. Mr. Segal met with the ParsonsRead more about Police, Public Prosecution Service Review to be Delayed[…]
We are Anonymous. On November the fifth, we invite you to join us in a march of solidarity internationally known as the Million Mask March. As most other provinces across Canada, and all countries around the world, we will be marching to protest corruption and taking a stand in solidarity to seek truth and transparencyRead more about Greetings, citizens of Nova Scotia.[…]