Never Forget Him

As painful as it is to be reminded with the holidays upon you, please don’t forget this boy.  He ran excited and laughing in the parks and playgrounds of  New York until June 2010. He had friends who love him and many casual encounters with people around this town; maybe with you. From Central Park … More Never Forget Him

6 Months (revised)

Today on the 6-month anniversary of Rui’s abduction, I haven’t got the heart to write much myself. With all the respect that is due to a man who has suffered the worst and deserves nothing but plaudits for his efforts, and the supportive shoulders of his friends, I invite you to read this short summary … More 6 Months (revised)

Kidnappers. Take Heart.

Kidnapping children is legal in the United States. But I’ll bet you didn’t know that. In the eyes of the law in New York State and throughout the United States, you are better off bitterly, irrevocably divorced  living separately from your children, than married and trying to keep your family together to protect and stay … More Kidnappers. Take Heart.