Pubdate: Wed, 15 Oct 2003 Source: Bradenton Herald (FL) Copyright: 2003 Bradenton Herald Contact: http://www.bradenton.com/mld/bradentonherald/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/58 Author: Bill Raabe Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v03/n1590/a09.html LOOK FOR TRUE INSPIRATION INSTEAD I am not quite understanding the message being sent here. A candlelight vigil for a man, Kerry Ducre, who had to leave town because people wanted to injure or possibly kill him. A man who had a lengthy criminal history including resisting arrest with violence (usually meaning a police officer was injured in a struggle), someone with a drug-related history. A man who, under the guise of coming back for the birthday of his girlfriend, returned to Bradenton and the first thing he does is get involved in a drug deal, according to police. I do not understand the message you are sending your children. It is perfectly fine to deal drugs, beat on cops and be a thug. In your death, we will honor you with a candlelight vigil. I am sorry that a mother had to lose her child; no loss of a loved one is easy for anyone. But to honor him in a place where a drug deal gone awry went down makes no sense to me whatsoever. Look for a true inspiration to hold up as an example to our young people. Bill Raabe, Bradenton - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake