prayers. And yes, you are all right, my dad was an alcoholic and an addict. That is why I decided to share my story, out of all of this I want to change atleast one persons life. My dad will be missing so much in mine and my brothers life because of these addictions. It's not fair. Your actions bring consequences not only on yourself, but on those who love you. In my fathers mind, he was doing the right thing by leaving me and my brother, that was the depression talking to him. Like I said earlier, he is my best friend. Him and I lived together, we rode on his motorcycle every chance we got, we laughed together, cried together and grew together. He has shaped me into the strong person I am today. I hope a lost, depressed soul reads this and takes a good look at their life to see how many people truly love them. At daddys funeral, his entire family, every friend, neighbor, and even some people that didnt know him all that well came to pay respect. He needed that. I know in my heart my dad has finally found God. He is in peace. No more illness. I also wanted to ask for everyone to think of the children and families involved. My 13 year old brother didn't get as much time with my dad as I did. He has to learn to be a man without his father. He read the comments you all left, and it really hurt. My dad has made me a strong enough person where your comments mean nothing to me, but he is a child. So please, for my brother and the grandson of the Kidds, please show some compassion. Rumors are rumors, leave them at that. Rich Forrester is and will always be my hero. I will defend his honor in the way I carry myself and live my life til the end. Thank you for listening.
I am Rich's daughter ( his angel, best friend, support and world). I've been following the posts the last few days.It took me a while before I decided to post my story, so here it goes. I am very sorry for you negative minded people. Not one person that has left a post knew MY father. Before you judge, make sure your hands are clean. Anonymous8593 (you are not anonymous, we will deal with that at a later time) you are not a part of my dads family. CDub I'm very thankful you realize how much my dad loved us. He is not a perfect person and his actions Thursday June 4th are totally beyond my mind. I need to set the record straight, because obviously gossip has been getting the best of everyone. Yes, my dad did come to my moms (his ex wife) house around (9:30) that night. Yes he had a gun. Yes we were terrified. But he could have killed me, my brother, my mom and grandmother, and none of us have a single scratch? My dads intentions were clear. He (need) wanted out of his misery. He didn't want us to feel the pain once he left, and tried to make us hate him. A gun was never pointed at my head, I WALKED out the front door along with my brother. Shots were fired, but not in anyones direction. As for the incidents that happened at the Kidd resident, I was not there. But I know my father well enough to explain. Kourtney (the "girlfriend" involved, which by the way he never claimed her as a girlfriend) was not his target. Her father crossed his path in a wrong way. I am in no way, shape or form putting blame on anybody. I am truly sorry for their loss, and would never want this hardship upon anyone. They are as well in my prayers.
UPDATE: Austintown shooting leaves two dead, one wounded
prayers. And yes, you are all right, my dad was an alcoholic and an addict. That is why I decided to share my story, out of all of this I want to change atleast one persons life. My dad will be missing so much in mine and my brothers life because of these addictions. It's not fair. Your actions bring consequences not only on yourself, but on those who love you. In my fathers mind, he was doing the right thing by leaving me and my brother, that was the depression talking to him. Like I said earlier, he is my best friend. Him and I lived together, we rode on his motorcycle every chance we got, we laughed together, cried together and grew together. He has shaped me into the strong person I am today. I hope a lost, depressed soul reads this and takes a good look at their life to see how many people truly love them. At daddys funeral, his entire family, every friend, neighbor, and even some people that didnt know him all that well came to pay respect. He needed that. I know in my heart my dad has finally found God. He is in peace. No more illness. I also wanted to ask for everyone to think of the children and families involved. My 13 year old brother didn't get as much time with my dad as I did. He has to learn to be a man without his father. He read the comments you all left, and it really hurt. My dad has made me a strong enough person where your comments mean nothing to me, but he is a child. So please, for my brother and the grandson of the Kidds, please show some compassion. Rumors are rumors, leave them at that. Rich Forrester is and will always be my hero. I will defend his honor in the way I carry myself and live my life til the end. Thank you for listening.
-Daddys Little Girl
June 10, 2009 at 1:24 a.m. permalink suggest removal
UPDATE: Austintown shooting leaves two dead, one wounded
I am Rich's daughter ( his angel, best friend, support and world). I've been following the posts the last few days.It took me a while before I decided to post my story, so here it goes. I am very sorry for you negative minded people. Not one person that has left a post knew MY father. Before you judge, make sure your hands are clean. Anonymous8593 (you are not anonymous, we will deal with that at a later time) you are not a part of my dads family. CDub I'm very thankful you realize how much my dad loved us. He is not a perfect person and his actions Thursday June 4th are totally beyond my mind. I need to set the record straight, because obviously gossip has been getting the best of everyone. Yes, my dad did come to my moms (his ex wife) house around (9:30) that night. Yes he had a gun. Yes we were terrified. But he could have killed me, my brother, my mom and grandmother, and none of us have a single scratch? My dads intentions were clear. He (need) wanted out of his misery. He didn't want us to feel the pain once he left, and tried to make us hate him. A gun was never pointed at my head, I WALKED out the front door along with my brother. Shots were fired, but not in anyones direction. As for the incidents that happened at the Kidd resident, I was not there. But I know my father well enough to explain. Kourtney (the "girlfriend" involved, which by the way he never claimed her as a girlfriend) was not his target. Her father crossed his path in a wrong way. I am in no way, shape or form putting blame on anybody. I am truly sorry for their loss, and would never want this hardship upon anyone. They are as well in my prayers.
June 10, 2009 at 1:23 a.m. permalink suggest removal