We forgave our son’s murderers — and it has set us both free

[bigmarco]

Remarkable people. I don't think many people would be able to do this.

14 March 2013

The parents of a teenage boy who was kicked to death have met all three of his murderers — and forgiven them.


http://www.standard.co.uk/news/londo...e-8534232.html

[joebloggs]

whats done is done, no one can turn back time, i wouldn't forgive them, their son is dead only he can 'forgive' them.

[grahamw48]

Up to them, but if someone had kicked my son to death, by hook or by crook I'd have them killed, and accept spending the rest of my days behind bars.

[johncar54]

My brother was murdered in UK.

Later a man was convicted.

As a serving police officer, I was always doubtful about what had actually happened. I subsequently read the official papers in the case and was surprised that on the facts he was convicted of murder not manslaughter.

I can't say I ever held any grudge against the man who was convicted.

Incidentally, I was then and still am, an advocate for the death penalty, but with exceptions in some circumstances. My brother’s murder would have been an exception.

[lordna]

Up to them, but if someone had kicked my son to death, by hook or by crook I'd have them killed, and accept spending the rest of my days behind bars.

Yep!..me too!

[fred]

The biggest problem with hate and not being able to forgive is that it will wreck your life and tear you apart daily till you die.. Hate is a self destructive emotion in my experience.
I doubt that the dead loved one would have wanted that for their grieving loved ones,had they lived.
Not sure if that makes sense..But there you go.