Comments on: Body Found Behind Hwy 29 Business Is Identified; Investigators Seek Info

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:16:19 +0000

I met Melisa in 2009. She was such a sweet lady. My heart was crushed when I heard the news of her death. Rest in peace, Melisa.
I’m furious that the tv stations are not continuing to put her pic up so someone will come forward. Have been searching online for new info, but nothing. Melisa didn’t deserve to die this way, and I am grieved.
I pray that soon her killer will be found.
Love you, Melisa.

By: Lisa Watson

Lisa Watson — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:03:44 +0000

Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me…. Jesus.

Rest in Peace Melissa. No one chooses to live the things you had to go through. No one knows what your life was like except you. Whatever demons from your past haunted you, I pray they are gone now.

For the rest of you: As you judge others, so shall YOU be judged. So be kind.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:54:25 +0000

Dearest Melissa: I hope your life in heaven is better than the one you left down here. No more Sickness, Disease, Poverty, Lack, Mo more cold, no more addiction, No more Jail, no more streets, no more begging, no more sleeping outside, no more jokes, or stares. No more being Judged, by people that Don’t even KNOW you….Melissa, I pray for you and the ones you left behind. Maybe this tragedy will Wake Them Up also!!! We miss you, but actually am glad in a way, to know that Finally ALL your pain and suffering is over….sleep with the Angels……..R-I-P. <3 Amanda

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:22:21 +0000

REGARDING:
“considering Strange assumption
No one was condemning anyone by quoting Matthew 25:35. ”

Please re read what you wrote: “I assume from your comments that you would rather her starve to death than have the opportunity to buy drugs or alcohol? You have assumed that this woman, and all others that beg, are on drugs or are alcoholics”

You assume I wanted her to starve by suggesting giving food rather than drugs.

You assumed I was assuming she was a particular way rather than that I had read her official record and what those who knew her said.

You assume “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:” actually means people are supposed to drop a little cash and ignore the real need.

You assume those who disagree in how to meet a need aren’t real Christians.

You assume it is okay to condemn those who decide to avoid this disease for not supporting those who didn’t.

AND
“David if you ever have anything positive to say about anything or anybody Please, Please put it on the front page.”

The front page of what?
Oh, never mind, you aren’t commenting further.

I have had many positive things to say about people. In this instance, I praise those who chose to not give a lady a serpent when she needed a fish, those who didn‘t decide all they had to do was give her scraps of money and write her off, those who didn‘t try to shame others into doing the wrong thing by pretending it was the right thing.

David hoping your prayers are answered
and eyes opened

By: NO Excuses

NO Excuses — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:16:06 +0000

I feel badly for what happened to Melisa. However, I am with David. Don’t give money to an addict. If they need food, feed them. If they need clothes, clothe them. Don’t give them what they need to feed their addiction. Usually, that’s money.

Homeless shelters are also available if shelter is needed. She might only need a ride to get her there. Many times, it’s simply easier to give them money and not worry about it. You should – those drugs keep people like Melisa where they are.

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:53:19 +0000

This is such a terrible thing to happen to anyone regardless of their situation. Its even sadder to me that people are more focused on casting stones than finding a murderer. Regardless of what this lady did or didnt do, she still didnt deserve this. For those of you that are quoting scriptures…your leaving out the ones about murderers. Only She and God know her troubles, and God is the only person she will have to answer to. As some of you will have to answer for your comments oneday.

Most of you should truly practice those scriptures you preach and read up about the DISEASE of addiction. Maybe you will gather facts and realize that addiction is not a choice.

I pray that this lady found peace and comfort in God if even just for a minute of her life. I pray the person that did this to her is caught and held accountable for their crime. I pray her family finds peace and strength in this difficult time. I also pray that some of you people find some sort of compassion or atleast the ability to empathize.

Christina – For the Victims Rights

By: Simply amazed

Simply amazed — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:14:46 +0000

considering Strange assumption

No one was condemning anyone by quoting Matthew 25:35. Simply saying you never know who is an angel when you wave them off. My last comment on this matter is this. David if you ever have anything positive to say about anything or anybody Please, Please put it on the front page.
May God bless and keep you is my prayer

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:54:51 +0000

Strange assumption.
I assume in this instance the public record is accurate.
I assume when Christ said a father would not give a serpent to a child who asked for a fish that a request for food should be honored but not in a way which would turn it into a serpent.
I assume people should not be shamed into doing evil.
I assume the lady was not beyond saving and needing to be hurried toward her grave.

Of course, I could be wrong and you could be right.

David for reasonable assumptions and actions

By: JAS

JAS — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:31:17 +0000

Really ? a womans life has been taken by someone this is the second time that I know of in a year on HWY 29 , We should worried about it happening again next time it might be someone we know & love .. Have a little respect for this woman just because she was doing something you don’t aprove of her lifestyle wasn’t good doesnt mean she deserved to die because she beggd for money .” DON’T JUDGE !!”
Sending prayers to this family during this awful time, don’t forget she was someones daughter !

By: Abe

Abe — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:31:08 +0000

I assume from your comments that you would rather her starve to death than have the opportunity to buy drugs or alcohol? You have assumed that this woman, and all others that beg, are on drugs or are alcoholics. I assure you that their are a lot more people getting their drug of choice legally by way of perscription.

She wasn’t a “king” or “prince” but certainly of a heavy heart.

May God take her in his arms and comfort her and make her whole.