UPDATE ON TRAIN ACCIDENT FATALITY
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Lucy

Sunday, October 20, 2002 - 11:50 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Machelle, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Wargod

Sunday, October 20, 2002 - 01:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Machelle, still sending prayers and positive thoughts your way.

{{{{{Machelle}}}}}

Sia

Sunday, October 20, 2002 - 09:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You're in my thoughts throughout my day, Machelle. Hugs and love to you and your kids.

Twinkie

Sunday, October 20, 2002 - 10:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Machelle, what i have found out from my lawyer friend is: get a lawyer immediately...in a case like this they will work on a contigent fee so there's nothing you have to pay unless you win, in which they will normally take 15 to 20% of what you get. You may or may not be able to also sue the municipality where the accident happened for not having lights or gates at the crossing. A federal or state government has to agree to be sued. Its constitution that the gov. can not be sued unless they agree to. Now they may have agreed 150 years ago and failed to change it. Or they may agree based on police reports, etc. In any case do not sign anything and get a lawyer ASAP. The lawyer can also point you in a direction for financial help until you get a settlement. I hope this helps and you are still in my prayers. God Bless you and your children.

Machellewatches

Monday, October 21, 2002 - 12:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi, it is Machelle, We have had the service and it was a really beautiful service. I also went to the scene which happened about 55 miles from our home. I place a memorial out there and spoke with a gentleman from the town. He gave me some info that the trooper failed to give me. The trooper told me that my husband was killed instantly, but reported on the news otherwise. The townsman told me that STARFLIGHT was called as my husband was alive, but as they landed he was pronounced dead. I did not think earlier to give all of you wonderful people my home address: <>. I wish that i knew all of you personally, because you all seem like great people. Hold your love ones tight tonight and thanks for everything. love machelle

It's not a good idea to post personal information on a public message board. Email contact would be best.

Thank you


(cw)

Twiggyish

Monday, October 21, 2002 - 04:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
((Machelle)) sending a hug your way.

Zeyna

Monday, October 21, 2002 - 04:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
(((Machelle))) I am so sorry for your loss, I just don't know what to say. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Babyruth

Monday, October 21, 2002 - 04:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
(((Machelle))) So sorry to hear about everything you've been going through.

Cjr

Monday, October 21, 2002 - 04:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Machelle you and your children are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you comfort in the trying times ahead.

Christina

Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 05:18 am EditMoveDeleteIP
If I could take a little bit of your pain away, I would. My thoughts are with you. I know how you feel, I have been through it myself. One day at a time. Take care of yourself. HUG

Itsallgood

Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 11:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I just received a call of thanks from Machelle. Her story touched me so much, I sent a card and $5 in memory of her husband, as Twinkie had suggested.

She is still grieving and has a long road ahead of her. They had no insurance and were living as most people, from paycheck to paycheck.

She asked me to post that she had called and again express to you all how much your caring means to her.

I'm also going to post some of Twinkie's original post about the donation in memory of her dear husband. If you can find a way, please send something her way, even if it is just a card or note. This is where I sent mine and they will forward it on to Machelle as they did mine. I wrote on my check: In Memory Of Jerry Batson.

Thanks,
Denise


FROM TWINKIE'S ORIGINAL POST:

Austin Telco, 8929 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78757, account #82754.

I think that even the brokest of us could afford to send a $5 check and if we all did that it become a large contribution.

Lancecrossfire

Tuesday, October 22, 2002 - 10:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Itsallgood and Twinkie--I agree that is a good idea. I will be doing the same.

Itsallgood

Wednesday, October 23, 2002 - 04:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
bump :-)

Twinkie

Wednesday, October 23, 2002 - 04:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I got my Sympathy card with $5 sent out today. I wish I could afford more.

Strawberry

Thursday, October 24, 2002 - 01:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bump

Sisalou

Monday, October 28, 2002 - 09:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Machelle,

I am so sorry I never read this thread before. I am terriby sorry about your loss and I will certainly pray for you and your children.

I am going to send a something with a card to you at the memorial fund listed here. I am mailing it today and will put my phone number for you as I live in the Austin area.

Love,

Coby

Imbewitched

Monday, October 28, 2002 - 01:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I am so very sorry for your terrible loss. {{{{{{Machelle and Family}}}}}

Jewels

Monday, October 28, 2002 - 03:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Machelle, I haven't been around much lately, I am sorry I am late in writing this. I am so sorry for your loss...you and your family are in my thoughts. (((Hug)))