Danirella!!!!

Love this story!

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He truly is amazing!!!!! The whole family is amazing!

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Truly amazing!! Go Kenneth!!!

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So happy to see this update!

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This is an amazing story! I'm so happy you shared this!

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Amazing! Seeing him with his son makes me so happy!

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So amazing! Kudos to Kenneth for all his hard work

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Ahhh this is incredible to see! Your family is amazing! Brought me to tears! The joy on your nephews face...oh my gosh!

Danirella!!!!

So great to see!!
And your DH with him is so sweet!!

Re: Danirella!!!!

How great for Kenneth!

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So inspiring!

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I have chills Danielle !!
So good to hear this , just amazing !!!

Re: Danirella!!!!

Oh that's awesome news!

I always think about him and his story. Happy to hear great updates!

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Thanks for thinking of Kenneth

OK, let me explain a little lol:

The clip that was posted in the OP is from about a year and a half ago... give or take. He has come SO much further than even that clip shows LOL. That was when he first started walking (he started in the pool)... Now, he is walking with a cane and the wheelchair actually spends 90% of it's time in the closet... He is also speaking now in small sentences and it's not just basic phrases - he is conversational. For example he asked tonight "Can I have the salad dressing please?" So, it's really amazing how much of a difference just about a year and a half makes. I'm almost glad it was posted because when we look back, is when we realize.

Now, let me explain how it got re-posted. The Nassau County PBA had put this video up back when it first aired... Then, about two weeks ago I was contacted by the Asst District Attorney who prosecuted the man that hit Kenneth. She said he was slated to be released May 2014 -- so, this coming May. Fine. We knew that because that is basically SIX years of his SEVEN year sentence - all inmates get "good time" or "good behavior" and that equated to one year shaved off. Then, randomly, a few weeks ago we learned that he is eligible for an ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS on top of that. Some new "we feel bad for criminals" incentive that they put into place just about a few months before the guy was sentenced so he is eligible. BUT, it has to be APPROVED by the Department of Corrections and the Parole Board.

If they approve it, instead of this coming May, he will get out THIS NOVEMBER.

I was NOT happy, to say the least.

I know it's only six months but it just isn't right.

So, hell hath no fury :)

I went to the Police Department, wrote up a petition - had copies of it distributed to every police precinct to have as many cops sign it as possible. I put a copy at headquarters, the PBA office, etc. The PBA and Department put it on their facebook pages - and then it went all over. BUT when the PBA put it up, they reposted the news video of Ken, just to show people the last update they have of him. Which is fine, it was very nice, BUT he has come SO much further and people don't realize that this is from about a year and a half ago.

Anyway, like I wrote, he is doing so much better than even he was then and honestly, I've been meaning to have another update done on him -- the news has contacted me asking to do another update. He has been progressing so well I kept saying, well, a little longer and he'll be doing ... ABC. Or a little bit longer and he could be doing... ABC. KWIM? So, I kind of kept waiting because he kept improving so much. But, I promise, I will contact them soon and take them up on their offer.

In the meantime, we have been receiving written letters from people ALL over opposing the early release of the person that hurt Kenneth. They see it online or wherever and email me (it says my email on there) the letter. Then, people can also find the petitions at any of the places I listed above to sign them -- mostly members of the PD.

Some people actually copied and pasted it, signed it and then snail mailed it or scanned it and attached it and sent it to me via email. Either way - whatever people want to do is fine.

Everything, at the end of the month, is coming back to me. I'm going to make copies of everything - letters, petitions, etc. and sent it all off to the Department of Corrections. So, I tell anyone - ANYTHING they want to do - letter, signature, is a big help. And I just spoke to Kenneth about this last night and he was just so thankful that people are willing to oppose this, write letters, sign petitions in order to support him -- but not just him, like Kenneth conveyed to us: it's about doing what is right. When someone is given a sentence and found guilty by a jury of his peers, they should serve that sentence and that's that.

Later on, I will post the petition information but it is currently on:

NASSAUPBA.ORG

So, if you want to go there now you can -- otherwise, I will post it later.

Thank you so much for all the well wishes! We are so blessed.

Re: Danirella!!!!

This is truly amazing! I remember reading about your brother's progress when you wrote about it. Truly amazing and you and your family are such an amazing support system!

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Danirella!!!!

awesome!!! His progress is astounding.

Danirella!!!!

I will sign!! Any early release for "good behavior" is such BS. They should serve their given sentence for good behavior, and if they do not have good behavior their sentence should be extended!

Danirella!!!!

As the sister of a police officer, this story ALWAYS brings me to tears. I'm so choked up and so VERY happy to see him doing so great!!

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Awe Dani! What a great clip!! You are so blessed!! Your amazing support has been a tremendous help with Ken's recovery!! He is doing amazing! Brought a tear to my eye to see Vin in the pool with him :)

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Thanks everyone...

For anyone who is interested in writing a letter, signing the petition, or both the following link has all the info. you would need to do so.

http://www.nassaupba.org/public/resources/deny-early-release-for-dr.shtml

It also states my email if you have any questions.

Most people have been emailing letters -- signing petitions and scanning them and sending them over via email as an attachment. A few people have requested they send what they have via regular mail, so they just email me (or people here can FM me) and I'll give you the address to send it to...

I'm looking to have everything sent to me by the end of the month -- so, I can compile it all and send it off to the Department of Corrections... before I give birth

I don't know if this will definitely work but hellll, I'm going to try - I'm not going out without a fight and the "powers that be" are, at least, going to know how many people care about Ken and are passionate about seeing the man who hurt him complete his sentence.

Message edited 8/9/2013 6:26:54 PM.

Re: Danirella!!!!

Wow!!! So happy to hear this news!

And you look just like your mom!

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What an update. I used to read your thread on his progress all the time. I'm so glad this was posted. I am going to email you a letter to send to the DOC opposing this early release.

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bump

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I sent out all of the letters and most of the petitions... still waiting on getting the rest of the petitions from the Department in.

But, we received so many letters that I needed to send it in a HUGE envelope - and the petitions too, everything was like a few hundred pages.

He may still be released early but that's OK - whether this "works" or not, doesn't matter, I had to defend what is right and I'm happy either way.