Letter to my sons killer

James Morgan,
Exactly a month ago today, you took the most precious thing in my life away from me. Because of your irresponsible actions and disregard for your own safety and the safety of those around you, I had to watch my child die. Do you ever stop and think of him? Do you wonder what kind of kid he was? or feel guilt that you stole life from him? Do you think of us? A day does not go by that your name and your face doesn't haunt my soul. I doubt that the image of his grieving parents or his lonely brother ever cross your mind. I prayed for you last night. I asked God to send the spirit into your heart, to lead you to repent and to save your soul from the fires of hell which is exactly where you're headed when your life comes to an end. Do you have any idea what you've done to my family? Do you have any idea what it's like for me to see his empty bed everyday? To look into my rearview mirrior and see only an empty space where he used it sit? Do you know what it felt like, to see my baby in a coffin? To feel his cold skin against my lips as I kissed him goodnight for the very last time? What were you doing the day we buried my son? Were you fantasizing your own death as I was? or were you  enjoying your life and the freedom to simply exist something you stole form my little boy.Have you any idea how painful it is to hear my three year old talk about his brother, about his death, what he saw happen right next to him in that car? His brother misses him so much, he clings to a doll made in his brothers image...as if its the only comfort he can find in his own grief. The Lord calls for us to Forgive all those who trespass against us, but I tell you now that I will never forgive you. On August 10th, my son was to turn 9 years old. He was already planning his big camping trip birthday party, he was beyond excited to go to Sea World...YOU STOLE all of that from him, from us...so may the Lord forgive me because forgiving you will NEVER happen. Why couldn't you have just stopped at that stop sign?? Why couldn't you have just stayed out of that car after you had drank that day?? I will never understand...All I know is you have caused me more pain than I have ever known. You've ruined my family and killed my spirit. I'm attaching a picture of my little boy, I want you to look into the eyes of the child you killed, I want you to see the innocence in his eyes, the future you took from him, the dreams that will never come true, the life he will never live...Say his name JARRETT PAUL MANTANONA..while your heart beats think of his that stopped they day you decided to get behind the wheel drunk.. Every breath you take...think of how HE no longer gets that blessing! No matter what you do or where you go YOU will ALWAYS be a MURDERER!!! Don't ever forget that!

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deleted_user

Oh sweetie...my heart aches with yours. Big Hugs to you.
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deleted_user

i am so sorry for your loss. Lots of Prayers for peace and healing to you and your family. I signed \"liked\" your petition and posted on my page - helping spread the need for change.
sambod
sambod

my heart breaks for you and your family. I am so sorry. I say a prayer for you everyday.
KimRW
KimRW

Your letter comes from your heart and speaks the truth. My heart breaks for you and I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. I know how unfair this all is......Love & Hugs, Kim
DianaLynn
DianaLynn

hugging u tight my friend!!
deleted_user
deleted_user

Wish I could say something that would take your pain away....I find that I cannot stop thinking about Jarrett and you as well....daily..I feel your pain..I would feel the exact same way that ya do and ya have every right to be mad as hell!!!! I hope that this guy gets the MAX! I just found out last week that the 19 yr old that caused my accident in 2009 ...leaving me with paralysis...has a clean criminal record!!!!!!!!!!! He was also a DUI & Crack in his system!!!!! I have damned near wanted to hunt his address down and take him out myself!!!!! I understand how you would feel....he did KILL your baby boy and that is the worst thing anyone could ever do to a parent! I believe in God....don\'t understand him at all...but...we all have a right to feel anger...hurt....disgust....even hate...all these emotions....because we LOVE our children and thats what we do!!!!! I am here for ya anytime ya wanna talk . Hugs , years
Robin4
Robin4

Very powerful and I know you needed to write that and I hope in some small way it will begin your healing journey. Prayers for some peace and comfort to you and your family in the days ahead. Much love. Robin
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deleted_user

I would have said the exact same thing, and maybe not have been so kind. I haven\'t for a second forgetten your pain, and wish I could find some way to reverse that horrible day\'s events! Hugs, hugs, hugs.