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Kennah

(14,273 posts)
Sat Jul 13, 2013, 04:31 AM Jul 2013

Ohio Kidnapping Victims Neglect To Thank Hero Charles Ramsey

http://www.vibe.com/article/ohio-kidnapping-victims-neglect-thank-hero-charles-ramsey

Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight were saved by fellow Clevelander, Charles Ramsey, and yet, in a new video neglect to thank him for his heroics. Why?!

The three Cleveland, Ohio kidnapping victims who were held captive for a decade have spoken publicly for the first time since their dramatic rescue back in May. The clip, which you can see below, finds the trio thanking the public for their support, their donations, and respecting their privacy.

Berry, 26, whose six-year-old daughter was born as a result of a sexual rape by their alleged captor Ariel Castro, says her child is "growing stronger every day." "First and foremost, I want everyone to know how happy I am to be home with my family and my friends," she said. "It's been unbelievable. I want to thank everyone who has helped me and my family through this entire ordeal. Everyone who has been there to support us — it's been a blessing to have such an outpouring of love and kindness."

While Knight especially thanked the public for their donations, which she says she is using to build a new life, one name was missing from the list—Charles Ramsey. This is extremely strange considering that Ramsey was the one to initially discover and free the captive women.

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Ohio Kidnapping Victims Neglect To Thank Hero Charles Ramsey (Original Post) Kennah Jul 2013 OP
That is odd. He helped get the door open, too. nt MADem Jul 2013 #1
OFFS! Are_grits_groceries Jul 2013 #2
+10000 n/t whathehell Jul 2013 #6
Jesus! THANK YOU! Le Taz Hot Jul 2013 #11
What a load of horseshit Crabby Appleton Jul 2013 #3
this is kind of stupid, it's not like they were giving off lists of names, he would be included JI7 Jul 2013 #4
So what? Nt. Lunacee_2013 Jul 2013 #5
FFS! Was someone expecting an Oscars speech? Arkansas Granny Jul 2013 #7
Maybe he didn't want them to. pintobean Jul 2013 #8
They were held captive for 10 years. AllINeedIsCoffee Jul 2013 #9
You should be ashamed. Sheldon Cooper Jul 2013 #10

Are_grits_groceries

(17,111 posts)
2. OFFS!
Sat Jul 13, 2013, 04:38 AM
Jul 2013

Last edited Sat Jul 13, 2013, 05:23 AM - Edit history (1)

Stop it!
I have no idea why they didn't mention him, but if anybody thinks they should be picked at after what they went through, they need to Get.A.Life.

That they are even able to make a video statement is remarkable and hopeful.
But noooooooo. That's not good enough.

LEAVE.THEM.ALONE!!!

JI7

(89,251 posts)
4. this is kind of stupid, it's not like they were giving off lists of names, he would be included
Sat Jul 13, 2013, 04:46 AM
Jul 2013

in their thanks .

 

pintobean

(18,101 posts)
8. Maybe he didn't want them to.
Sat Jul 13, 2013, 07:08 AM
Jul 2013

Maybe he didn't like all the attention he got. Maybe we just don't know shit, and shouldn't judge.

Sheldon Cooper

(3,724 posts)
10. You should be ashamed.
Sat Jul 13, 2013, 08:08 AM
Jul 2013

Casting judgement on them after what they've been through? How about you go through it, just as they did, and in ten years we'll meet back here and critique your performance?

Oh, and

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