Messages of Support
To the family of Jean Charles de Menezes
Like so many people in this country, my initial reaction when I heard of the death of Jean Charles was one of absolute horror that an innocent man could meet such a barbaric end at the hands of those we have charged with protecting us. In that moment, in my opinion, whatever merit there might have been in fighting the 'war on terror' was lost.
Three and half years later and I'm still just as appalled at what happened that day, and feel just as much sympathy for you, the loving members of his family, as I did then.
I have read today that the coroner at the inquest into Jean's death has instructed the jury that they cannot return a verdict of unlawful killing. Perhaps I don't know enough about either the case or the intricacies of the law, but to me that seems an outrage. The British people owe a debt to your family, as well as to their own ideals of freedom and decency, which I feel we can't do enough to repay.
Even though our system of justice seems to have failed you, I feel certain that there are millions of ordinary Britons who are filled with compassion for you and for Jean every time they hear his name.
God bless you.
JB
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I wholeheartedly support your desire to have the jury make up their own minds. I was very disappointed by the coroner's directions to the jury.
With best wishes,
T
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I write to express my solidarity with all of you and my heartfelt admiration for your principled fight for justice. The dignity and firmness of purpose with which you have conducted yourselves stands in stark contrast with the shocking ruling of the Coroner, the gross misconduct of senior police officers and the callous murderousness of those whom they failed to control or train to the standards required by international human rights law.
There is nothing conceivably 'lawful' about Jean Charles's killing and, now the jury has all the facts, there is nothing 'open' about the verdict as far as those of us who care about liberty and justice are concerned.
RJH
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Dear de Menezes family and friends,
For what it is worth, you all have my utmost sympathies. My heart feels for you all. It truly seems that mistakes were made and the killing of your beloved Jean Charles was a moral crime, even if it is not recognised under UK law as a legal crime. It certainly should be and I will complain.
Let it be comfort to you all to know that many thousands, hundreds of thousands, indeed millions of people - caring, wonderful fellow humans, the salt of the earth know the truth and this can never be destroyed.
You have done so much in your campaign and I bet if Jean Charles can see you he would surely be so proud, so in awe at the love and compassion you have all shown. I say continue to be strong for him and accept the love and support that comes your way as the purest justice the world can offer.
With love,
RA
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Hi
I just want you to know that I am another person out in the big cold world that aches for what you have had to go through. The day Jean Charles was unjustly taken I cried. I have followed much of your efforts to get heard, and each time i read or hear another set back i feel so darned angry that these immoral, heartless so called people of justice can be so evil, cold and disconnected. I am shaking with frustration right now.
I dont live near london but i wish i did right now so i could actively DO something.
I am so ashamed to be british, I really am. This whole case has been so unnecessarily spiked and why? Because they dont want to admit fault? Because they dont want to change their policy? I dont know what the reason is but its just not good enough.
You sound like a truly wonderful family whom i totally admire for your love, courage, determination and unity, Jean Charles is sure smiling down on you all.
I hope somehow you get some peace in your hearts soon and some kind of miracle will happen to get the real justice you all so deserve.
Hugs & Prayers
DW
Gloucester
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on Thursday, 11 December 2008 at 14:00.
