Why this father who just lost his girl is smiling? (Sandy shooting)

When I posted this I didn't know about the fund.... I was watching ONLY his acting/behavior.

Now this with the fund.... This ain't right.

Why to grieve, isn't it?!

You're spot on. And it is okay to ask for help if needed. There's a proper time and place... They're begging on the Facebook page, telling people to spread the link! Make it go Viral like Gangnam style!!!! Over and over and over begging, post after post. Put up the damn page for friends and family and be respectful... Fine.

The father should not be mentioning it on the center stage without the other families involved.

And the other person is right.... this guy is going to be everywhere. All the morning news, the View, books, People Magazine, etc. You can just tell.

And if one person questions it or raises an eyebrow, they're considered an evil monster... "How DARE you say anything!! He just lost his daughter!!!"

I never saw one tear from the mom or dad..... Susan Smith Syndrome.

I'm not in any way saying they're evil or had anything to do with it, but I think the social media attention craze and having CNN cameras right there along with the sweet smell of cash... has sadly taken center stage next to this father...

So they used the gap of not knowing if their child is dead or alive and started to collect money?!

I want the first few posters on this thread to explain this! I'm waiting...

Here's another setting up a fund for the family...same facebook page:


Emilie attended a local Preschool in Utah called Wee Wonders. They are setting up donations at all of their locations in Tremonton, North Ogden and St. George that they will submit to the Emily Parker Fund. Emilie's former teacher is so sad for the loss of sweet Emilie and wanted us to share this.

Wee Wonders is setting up a foundation for the family of Emilie Parker. She was one of the victims of the shooting in Connecticut. Emilie was a student at Wee Wonders, and we would like to help in this time of need. We will start collecting on Monday, and every little bit will help. Thank you for all your support.

Last Edited by nutmeg on 12/16/2012 08:52 AM

The 'Aunt' certainly did a good job of mentioning the Fund - she spent at least 5 min talking about it. Her emotion was not believable in the least. It wasn't even shock, it was contrived for attention.

For the sake of argument, let's say that you are correct. This one man, the father of Emilie Parker, is truly upset yet manages to smile.

That DOES NOT EXPLAIN ALL the other "grieving family members" who are NOT REALLY CRYING! Not a SINGLE ONE that I have seen. All I have seen are heads bent downward, faces turned upward, grimaces, and faces covered by hands. Not a SINGLE TEAR on ANY of the "grieving family members" faces.

So, even if we give this ONE GUY a pass, that DOES NOT EXPLAIN this eventwide phenomenon! WHAT ARE THE ODDS that NONE of them react with real tears?!

This is a THEATRICAL PRODUCTION, just like the Aurora shooting. That's the only thing that makes sense.

This poor child hasn't even been buried yet and it looks like they're already talking to an agent, gelling up the hair, pulling out the suit, trademarking Emilie Parker's name, collecting serious cash, and breaking free from the respectful pact that should be all the families united to branch out and BE THE FIRST person on the money buffet...

Lord have mercy if all the steak is gone by Monday!

They have first dibs on this global tragedy. Brilliantly disgusting.

Well I can accept that and agree that a press conference and attention directed to a fund are not the first reactions normally found after learning about such tragedy.

Google: Emilie Parker Fund

Apparently the people who established the fund contacted news organizations because they're all advertising it.

You got it right. Every single word!

If this case/shooting have so much discrepancy (as one pined thread here suggest) our discussion just ADD' more points to the same question, no?!

This man will be the face of the tragedy, for whatever reason. He grabbed the spotligh first nd will be carried away, as you'be said, all over the news/tv.

It disgust me, that children have been killed and USED for an agenda! The media, gov., everyone plays on the soft, compassionate souls of many Americans!

Amen!


By the way... Have you seen the report of parents in a hurry going to the school, one of them banged on a car and showed a thumbs up to somebody? I'll try to find it...

Watched it without sound. First thing that came to mind, was it looked like a performance.

Am I crazy is I think the same?! :))

I feel bad about being rude to you... So sorry again! Truly...

I do agree that it is quite disconcerting that he opened up a fund when he didn't even know whether she was dead or not! I keep trying to see the good in people, because I just couldn't see myself doing such a thing. Money...it always seems to be about the money! You think he would have at least opened up a fund for the families of the victims! Sick

as a mother who's had to deal with our only child's serious illness, i found that my husband dealt with the grief differently. he held 'strong' while i wailed like a banshee. everyone is different. she's ok now, but during the process it was horrible for me. i tend to be more emotional.

i know another man who lost his daughter, but after his initial grief, he was ok. then again, he had a lawsuit out after her death so maybe the money felt as a way out of dealing with the pain of loss. his wife, otoh, was broken too.

my sil lost her son (35) tragically and she witnessed his death. she cried and cried much, but her ex was very composed. he is elderly, so i'm sure getting emotional wouldn't be good for his health. it doesn't matter how old your child is when they die. the pain is still the same.

everyone is different, but i find that the men handle it better in front of others.

I saw that... Brunette woman with a brown coat on. Running after what looked like the parents. Maybe she was a relative. There's just something a bit odd with the entire story. Even the medical examiner was strange! Did you see him?? Narcissistic madman with zero emotion... He was making jokes and laughing. He had just examined the children! HUH??

I know it's his job, but these people are insane!

Is there something in the water up there in Connecticut? Maybe I'm the alien for not being able to even compose a proper paragraph on camera talking about one or all of these people, let alone being the parent or medical examiner.... I would need a minute at least! I feel like I've cried more than them... Even the librarian lady in glasses was cold and WEIRD! No emotion... Almost like sociopaths....

I watched it with and without sound. Performance.

Bad one at that! I wish the people who find the actors from the Aurora shooting are here to help us find this one....

What's the fund for? I thought this was a relatively wealthy area...?

I think he's the next "Bob McIlvaine".

Yes! The same one! The coroner was way too happy regarding the news he was sharing....

Let me tell you something... This is what I'LL do, someone else will react differently, but if a child of mine dies I'll die right after it. I'll not wait even 10 minutes. Why to live?!

The link is on the previous page. Check it out.

You're on the wrong train op...
Too much emotions can lead to emotional numbing...pose and gestures all show a man totally shocked by what he has experienced...close to a nervous breackdown (there goes the picture remark...his mind is everywhere)...it ain't funny op, not at all...

On the facebook site it states:

To donate at America First Credit Union or PAYPAL:

Instructions on the Emilie Parker Memorial Account at America First Credit Union (account #5001359). For AFCU members making a transfer, select the Savings as the type of account, and the last name on the account is Parker. For non AFCU members, the AFCU routing number is 324377516. This account has been shared by several Utah media outlets and can be trusted.

To donate via PAYPAL: Use the email - [email protected]

The funds will go to support Robbie and Alissa, in taking time off work to be with family, any medical expenses, in flying to Utah to arrange and plan a funeral. Thank you to everyone for this outpouring of love. Your kind words and prayers are so needed and appreciated.

Mr. Parker "sniffs" over and over. Why are his eyes not red? Why are his eyes not puffy/swollen? Why is there no handkerchief or Kleenex? Why is his nose not red? Why is there no snot running from his nose? (sorry to be graphic, but we ALL KNOW that this is what happens when someone is or has been crying)

Come to think of it, I have not seen ONE SINGLE "GRIEVING FAMILY MEMBER" with a Kleenex or hanky in hand.

That is FAKE as HELL!!!

Also - why is he not drugged out of his ars with barbiturates, speaking from his daughter' bedroom hugging a bear?! Why he and his wife (?) are greening at each other @ the Daily Telegraph video?!


This all is such a scam. Poor kinds, being used... Unles they didn't follow the people on flight 93.

I saw grief.