I grew up in Norwood and was in the 6th grade when this happened. I remember We were in the school library and the librarian had us gathered around and told us the details and it left a forever mark. I remember I started being aware of my surroundings and who I associated with more, but I was a kid, and kids are not always the best at facing reality or thinking of the future. Your tragedy became more of a mysterious side-show to gawk at and have opinions about and less about the boys and their families. As a 41 year old father of two, the whole thing takes on a new meaning. Every time he's up for parole, I'm invited back to that library. I'm invited back to that imaginary picture I had in my mind, as the librarian was reporting the story, of a path in woods I've never been to. As a dad it stirs my emotions. I wonder what I would do if I lost my child to a senseless murder.... I wonder what I would do if my child murdered another child. It's a sinking feeling in my stomach either way. So... I guess my question would be... How was your life at home after? Were you sheltered? Were your parents reluctant to let you go out with friends, or even out of their sight? Was normalcy ever regained? I hope you are doing well in life and still am sorry for your loss.
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I grew up in Norwood and was in the 6th grade when this happened. I remember We were in the school library and the librarian had us gathered around and told us the details and it left a forever mark. I remember I started being aware of my surroundings and who I associated with more, but I was a kid, and kids are not always the best at facing reality or thinking of the future. Your tragedy became more of a mysterious side-show to gawk at and have opinions about and less about the boys and their families. As a 41 year old father of two, the whole thing takes on a new meaning. Every time he's up for parole, I'm invited back to that library. I'm invited back to that imaginary picture I had in my mind, as the librarian was reporting the story, of a path in woods I've never been to. As a dad it stirs my emotions. I wonder what I would do if I lost my child to a senseless murder.... I wonder what I would do if my child murdered another child. It's a sinking feeling in my stomach either way. So... I guess my question would be... How was your life at home after? Were you sheltered? Were your parents reluctant to let you go out with friends, or even out of their sight? Was normalcy ever regained? I hope you are doing well in life and still am sorry for your loss.
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