Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 8:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh my GOD! This is horrible! That poor child and now what his family must be going through. My heart goes out to his parents..God be with you.

Posted by myfairy (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 8:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

How awful may the Lord be with his family in this time of suffering.

Posted by Teach4Peace (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 8:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh no! Totally traumatic! My prayers are with this family in this very hard time. I pray God consoles them in their time of grief.

Posted by chazbear28 (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 8:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

God bless this family. I cannot imagine their pain.

Posted by lambchop (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 9:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

From the time this seems to be about dusk which is a bad time to see regardless of type of vehicle. May God bless and comfort this family and the driver of the truck. I am sure he/she is having a difficult time dealing with this also. We don't know any facts so can only wish the Blessings of our Lord to comfort and protect.

Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 9:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

May the Lord bless you and keep you, May the Lord make his face to shine upon you and give you peace and comfort. Griggs, turn to your faith ...it is the only thing that will get you through.

Posted by hitormiss (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 9:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"A family friend at the scene identified the boy" I pray the Democrat made sure that the family had time to notify all of thier family members before making this public.
Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 9:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My goodness. I am speechless. I cannot even imagine the pain this family is in.
My deepest sympathies and my prayers are with you.

Posted by bayougranny (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 9:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wish the newspaper would not be so quick to print names. Some family and friends may not know what has happened.

Posted by oldschool (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 9:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Does anybody know the family? Where does he attend school. This is so SAD. My prayers go out to the family.

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 9:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is so sad. My heart and my prayers go out to both the boys family and the truck driver.

Posted by leroyisme (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 10:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The close family members were probably at the scene and the democrat is reporting the news to inform the community. There could have been some family member that someone neglected to call, and now they are aware of the situation thanks to out wonderfully acurate and up-to-date democrat

Posted by lsutiger21 (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 10:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yes, this is my little cousin. I'd just only found out about 30 minutes before I received the text about it. We're still spreading the news to the rest of the family. We're hurting...but keep our family in your prayers.
Thank you.

Posted by MARIE (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 10:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HE ATTENDS AT FERRIDAY. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND THE TRUCK DRIVER.

Posted by toosweet (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 10:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

He goes to school in Ferriday. This was so tragic, and very horrific because he was decapitated. This comes at an awful time because his cousin is graduating tonight. I pray for the family in their time of bereavement. May God Give You Strength to Go through this tragedy!!!!!!!

Posted by emissary (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 10:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Parents, do not let your children ride off-highway vehicles on the streets. Do not let them ride two-up on vehicles rated for driver only. Do not EVER let them ride without wearing a helmet and eye protection.
I am 50 and have been riding my whole life. I have been hit by 3 cars and a van. Take my word for it. "Safety gear is a lot more comfortable than band-aids. A helmet can protect your head, but using your head will save your life."

Posted by woodvillegal (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 10:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

toosweet I think you went a little too far... you shouldn't put something like that out there for perfect strangers to read. This poor boy's family may not want that detail known; you should have just stuck to it was a terrible tragedy.

Posted by woodvillegal (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 10:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with emissary... four years ago my little cousin jumped on his 4-wheeler for a ride and never came back. It is still hard for me to look at a 4-wheeler to this day... To the family; I am praying for you... may God give you comfort in your time of sorrow.

Posted by MARIE (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 10:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I THINK THAT WAS A LITTLE BIT TOO MUCH INFO. SAYING ALL THE FAMILY DONT KNOW YET. EVEN THOUGH THAT WAS THE TRUTH. HIS MOTHER PROBABLY DIDNT WANT THAT OUT YET. LETS JUST PRAY FOR THE FAMILY AND DRIVER.

Posted by truthsdaughter (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 10:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is a horrible accident an in a way I kno how the family feels this spring break we lost a very close 10 year old to a four wheeler no ones fault it just happened we planted a tree on our football field entrance today for brooks...it is very hard an u hope everyone continues to pray this family as we do everyday still for our brooks's family he was close to all of us as I know this young boy was to his community I hope people will learn from these tragedies.

Posted by justme (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 10:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Such a tragedy...my prayers are with both families. I was told the truck driver had a heart attack after realizing what had happened. May God be with all of you at this time.

Posted by Lily_Dream (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 10:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I cannot imagine the pain that all of Ferriday, and the driver of the 18-wheeler is feeling at this point. I certainly pray that God wraps this and everyone involved, into his arms of love and protection. I truly hope that there will be counseling for all the children as well, who knew and possibly hung out with this young man. I'd like to send a floral to this family and possibly assist in any way I can.

Posted by tech107 (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 11:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I seen this accident happen it was the worst thing i have ever seen . my simpithy goes out to his family. This is a day that will be in my mind for a long ,long time. I had just seen him come into the road and turn around 5 minutes before he got hit. Then he went back to do it again and then it happened . please watch your children on atv's and even those small ones like he was riding

Posted by notknown (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 11:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i just want it to be known that the person loging in as ''toosweet' is not Kowanda Hooper.

Posted by bear30 (anonymous) on May 15, 2008 at 11:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is so sad & why I will not buy my kids a 4-wheeler. I have had 2 friends killed on them & 1 will never walk again. My heart hurts for the family & friends of this young man & the guy in the 18 wheeler. My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Posted by Godschild77 (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 12:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

God please be with both families during this horrible time.My prayers are extended to you all.

Posted by free_radical (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 12:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Where did "toosweet" claim to be anyone in particular? The comment was far too vague for you to have assumed that she did.

Now........ When are ppl going to stop buying 4-wheelers for their children? WHEN?

Posted by dangyankee (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 2:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The "horrific detail" was mentioned in the above story, so I don't think anyone commenting here should be castigated for mentioning it again.

Said detail should never have been mentioned in the story in the first place, but the writer of this article has amply demonstrated both bad judgment and bad writing, and in one memorable case, total fabrication of "facts" throughout his Democrat "career," so we shouldn't be surprised by it. It gets past the editor because she is more worried about getting caught up on typos than on errors of fact.

It is sad enough that the boy died, and heart-ripping enough for his family and friends, without having anatomical details of his death published in the local newspaper.

Adam Koob, Julie Finley--have you no empathy at ALL? We won't even talk about your obvious lack of "news sense."

And Steve VanGunda? You won't win a Pulitzer for that privacy-intruding moment, above. You "captured" 2-dimensional grief; to capture the real, 3-dimensional thing, you would have had to have some empathy for the subject. Instead, you just shot an "interesting" still life.

But we live in a 2-dimensional world, don't we? Or in a world where we have sight and hearing and senses of smell and taste, but have lost the ability truly to feel. We have lost "heart." We have lost the ability to cry for what happened to Michael Griggs, and are left only with the ability to write "sympathy" cards.

If it is any comfort to the family at all (and I know it is probably not), Michael died while doing what he obviously loved doing. He died way too young, but at least he died in a moment when he was full of joy, loving life, and at a moment when he was young enough and free of sin enough that God would happily welcome him into heaven.

Posted by The_Punisher (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 2:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Sad.................................

Posted by jch (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 6:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Yall are never satisfied with the Democrat, if they print something before you think it should be printed you complain, if they print something that you think should have been printed the minute it happens, you complain. If they do not print enough info you compalin. Sometimes they can only print what they have and know. Why don't you ever try to find something good with anything. If you do not like the way the democrat does things, why in the world do you continue to log on and read it? We all make mistakes and are not going to see eye-to-eye on everything, so get over it and move on!!

Posted by wifetoone (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 6:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My heart aches. To the family, My thoughts are with you and yours.

Posted by 3on23 (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 7:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The comment that twosweet posted, mentioned a detail not included in the original notice about the death. Just my opinion, but that one detail should have been left out of today's article and the comment section. The inclusion of graphic details like this are more suited to the National Enquirer and other such sensationalistic journalism.

Posted by pj (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 7:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

How many of our children have to be killed or injured before folks wake up to the fact that these vehicles are not toys? And that they are made for off-road use ONLY?

Such a tragedy. My sympothies and prayers go out to the family and friends of this lad.

Posted by froggie (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 7:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Thank you Democrat for keeping us informed. I think some readers tend to be a little too critical. All people make mistakes. I pray for this family and the driver. I'm sure he is in agony over this as well.

Posted by mayqueen (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 7:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

damnyankee, you took the words right out of my mouth. Kudos. I'm glad we have a local paper that is so on top of breaking news, but the graphic details and pictures they post on their website just aren't necessary. As someone who recently lost a family member, I know I didn't appreciate reading some of the gory details of the incident in the paper. A good reporter should never take advantage of a delicate emotional situation. I don't know the family but I can sympathize with your situation and pray that through God you can find comfort in this difficult time.

Posted by sweets (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 8:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

MY SYMPATHY GOES TO WITH BOTH SIDES OF THE FAMILY....I KNOW EACH SIDE OF THE FAMILY PERSONALLY AND I CAN'T STOP CRYING...ITS A BAD TRAGIC...AND I PRAY FOR BOTH SIDES OF THE FAMILY...MAY GOD BLESS AND BE WITH THEM AT THEIR TIME OF LOSS....

Posted by whatever (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 8:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

SHUT UP PEOPLE JUST SHUT UP!!!! Stop your gossiping and speculation!!! Leave his mother and family to grieve without all the talking and nonsense...leave this family alone and let them deal with this privately. I know of his mother on a personal and professional level, and I can not BEGIN to imagine how upset she is over this....stop with all the, "You should have known better...." mess. JUST LEAVE HER AND HER FAMILY ALONE AND LET THEM DEAL WITH THIS ON THEIR OWN!!!! Stop judging and being critical....

JUST STOP IT ALL!!!!!!

Posted by FamilyofGod (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 8:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Just Pray, Just Pray, for the family and friends, and for the poor man driving the truck as well. May God bless and comfort them. Oh my.

Posted by firered (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 8:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

First, I want to send my sincerest and deepest sympathy to the family of this terrible accident. I've lost a family memeber to a 4 wheeler accident before and its very hard to deal with when they are so young.

Second, I agree that the "gory details" should not have been included in the article. Nor the pictures. My aunt was ran over about 8 years ago and the Democrat included a picture that REALLY disturbed the family. Her son was the first one to see it and the pain in his eyes...... Well, I just know that sometimes it seems they would rather post things in the paper to attract readers than actually care if they are hurting someone. I think they should contact the family before they run the article to see if there is anything they would not like to be included in the article. Or at least have some couth when writing and taking pictures...

Posted by BOBCAT1974 (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 8:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My prayers are with both families.MY Mother and Father lost four children due to accidents down through the years.My oldest brother was killed when he was playing in front of my grandparents home,a family member ran over him.(this was a horrible accident)For all the family it was so hard.It took a long time for the pain to ease,you never get over a tradgedy even if it's a accident.GOD BE WITH YOU ALL!!!

Posted by jhappy (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 8:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

OH MY GOD!!!! what this family must be going through. My son attends Ferriday Jr. High and I found out about it this morning after he got on the bus. I just hope he'll be ok when he hear about it. My heart goes out to the family's and all of the student's and teacher's at Ferriday school's

Posted by phatbaby (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 9:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I know both sides of the family personally and I can't imagine what they are going through. My prayers are with EVERYBODY dealing with the tragic loss of such a sweet, young soul. Rest In Peace Mike! You will be sadly missed but NEVER forgotten!!!!!

Posted by overthehill60 (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 9:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree the details & picture were uncalled for. Report the news not display the families pain. Just saying he was decapitated was stepping over the line. The public doesn't need to know that. Where is dignity for the poor child?
My prayers go to this grieving family. Also the truck driver who I am sure is grieving.

Posted by Whisper (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 9:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Trying to avoid all the senseless bickering and bad advice in here. What could have should have been done. What details should have been put in or left it. This is not about them.
I would like to tell the friends and family of this young man. How sincerely sad I am for your loss. I have no words of wisdom nor advice to share with you. But you are all in my thoughts and heart.

Posted by green (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 9:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My prayers are with the family of the young boy and with the truck driver. This is a horrible thing that has happened. I agree with some of you that has said to stop all the negative talk about how this shouldn't have happened. It happened and you can't turn back the clock. However, I will say this though.....For all OTHER parents with kids who ride motorcycles, four-wheelers, etc....DO NOT LET THEM RIDE ON MAIN ROADS!!!! ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS, SUPERVISE THEM! And don't say you can't. I grew up riding motorcycles and four-wheelers and my parents always knew where I was. I was given boundaries of where I could ride and I knew NOT to go outside of those boundaries. And if I disobeyed, and I did, the keys were taken and I wasn't allowed to ride! And if you are going to let them ride, please teach them the proper way to ride and get them the proper gear.

Aside from that, family, just lean on God. He is the only way to get you through this tragedy. Again, my prayers are with you.

Posted by NoWireHangers (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 9:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Decapitation is not a pretty word. The Democrat is accurately
describing a news event. Maybe it will help one young person
from getting killed if another parent sees that word and doesn't allow their child to ride a 3-wheeler or 4-wheeler. My husband is in crime scene and has had numerous fatality scenes involving accidents on ATV's. They are incredibly dangerous. Parent's, don't allow your children to ride ATV's.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all involved...the victim's and truck driver's family and friends.

Posted by Happy (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 10:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

May God have mercy on this family. My prayers are with you all during your time of sorrow.

Posted by Bobaloo (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 10:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

give us the details if you have em and they are accurate. NO CENSORSHIP!!

Posted by linenbreeze (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 10:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Bobaloo
How would you feel if this had been your child? Would you have wanted the public to know ever detail? This was a child not an adult. If he had been arrested his name wouldn't even have been published so his death should have been handled with more dignity.

Posted by Paige305 (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

May God bless and comfort this family and the driver of the truck.

Posted by rattlesnake (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 3:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

People keep blaming this on the four wheeler. Thiis could just as well happened if he had been on a bicycle,skates, in a car or just walking. People just need to stop placing blame on anything or anyone and just pray for the family and the truck driver, this will probably effect the rest of his life for ever.

Posted by MARIE (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 3:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

u r so right rattlesnake,just the other day Trinaya Davis was hit on her bike.We just need to pray 4 both families.THANK God shes ok. PRAY PRAY............................

Posted by overthehill60 (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 3:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Has anyone heard if they ever found the woman that hit Trinaya Davis?

Posted by bear30 (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 4:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You are right this could happen on bikes or skates, but if I'm thinking of the right boy the cops have been called numerous times about him darting out in front of cars on hwy. 84. I too called the cops on a young boy on a blue 4-wheeler that pulled out in front of cars without even looking. The dispatcher said that I was about the 15th caller that day & they were sending someone out there. This was about 3 weeks ago & the kid stopped for a couple of days. The other day I was on hwy. 84 around 4:30 & the same kid was doing it again & a car in front of me about hit him. It scared me to death. It was so bad that I slow way down when I get close to where the kid nomally rides because you know that he pays no attention to traffic. If this is not the same kid I hope that his parents learn from this & keep him off of the 4-wheeler. They are so dangerous! May God be with his family & friends during this hard time.

Posted by rperez (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 4:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. THIS IS NOT A CHAT ROOM THIS IS A COMMENT PAGE FOR THE STORY SO PLEASE DO NOT POST A COMMENT UNLESS IT IS REASONABLE FOR THE STORY PLEASE I AM TIRED OF READ PEOPLE SAYING HORRIBLE THINGS ON HERE... I AM FUSING I AM STRICTLY SAYING IF YOU DONT LIKE WHAT THE PAPER IS PUTTING CONTACT THEM....

Posted by babydoll (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh my god. That was all I could say once I found out what happened and who the child was. I know this child and his family personally. My heart goes out to his family, because they have had some people die in there family recently. Mike was that child that loved fun. He was active in sports and all. I had to cry because he left this world at such a young age, but doing something he enjoyed. Me and my family will continue to pray for this family and I hope others keep them in prayer.

Posted by uneekofficerbrod (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 5:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i will keep the family and friends in my thoughts and prayers even tho they are unknown to me...

R.I.P. Michael Griggs
Donna

Posted by blessed_momma (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 7:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

((rperez)) I am not being ugly or rude, but I have a question for you. What did your post have to do what the article said? Dont get offended, please. Im not bashing you! People are just posting their opinion just as you done. In America, we ALL have freedom of speech. We are ALL entitled to an opinion. I personally feel that the picture of the child's family was very tacky. They were upset and grieving and probably had no idea that they were being photographed. It is such a sad accident! I apologize in advance if my post offends you.
I pray that God will wrap the family of Michael and the truck driver and his family in his precious, mighty arms of protection, and comfort. I pray that God will give them peace and strength. Im so sorry! God bless you all!

Posted by rperez (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 8:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

First off i take no offense to what you said and i agree in a way of what you mean what i was intending for it to mean was that some people on here are getting offended to what other people are saying and i am tired of the blah blah in the forum not only in this story but others... I am agreeing with you a million percent on the family..... Like I said this is not a chat room it is a comment page and the families of the story does not want to read people diagreeing on here they have enough in there life already....

Posted by blessed_momma (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 9:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

((rperez)) Thank you so much! You were very kind and I appreciate that so much! God bless you.
To the family: Im at a loss of words! I know that there are NO WORDS that can bring you comfort at this time. However,I pray that the words will let you know that you are in MANY thoughts and prayers. Time will not take your pain away, but prayerfully time will change your sadness into happy memories, fond thoughts and smiles, happy tears of rememberance and comfort. Hold onto the promise of being reunited with your baby again in Heaven. Jesus said, I will send you a comforter "the Holy Spirit" . May the Holy Spirit hold you tightly. God bless you all ! Im so sorry!

Posted by FamilyofGod (anonymous) on May 16, 2008 at 9:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Let us all put this forum to its' best possible use here and pray that the outpouring of concern and sympathy for this stricken family be a source of comfort to them, little though it may be in the face of such tragedy.

We grieve with you, and everyone with children and a heart hurts with you. We lift you up to God in our prayers, and may your breaking hearts be comforted by the Love of the Lord.

Posted by dragonflyday (anonymous) on May 17, 2008 at 2:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

MAY GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY AND THE DRIVER FOR EVERYDAY WILL BE HARD, I SHOULD KNOW MY BROTHER WAS KILLED MARCH 1 2008 ON A MOTORCYCLE AND THERES NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY I DON'T MISS HIM AND WISH HE WAS HERE WITH ME.TO THE FAMILY YOUR CHILD IS WITH GOD AND NOW HE CAN REST FOREVER IN HEAVEN. GOD BLESS. IN MEMORY OF DAVID LYNN DUNSON AND ALL WHO ARE TAKEN EARLY IN LIFE.

Posted by GodsChild (anonymous) on May 18, 2008 at 12:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My prayers go out to everyone.....

May God give you all the strenght to carry on.

May He Continue To Bless You

Posted by dwhitley (anonymous) on May 18, 2008 at 9:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Peace be still, my heart goes out to the family and to the child.

Posted by saigebush (anonymous) on May 18, 2008 at 3:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Natchez Democrat was only doing there job. They was right to include all the details. We should do our job by praying and being supportive of the family

Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on May 19, 2008 at 1:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

As sad as this tradgedy was, if the democrat hadn't put out the details, one of the posters would have. If the paper doesn't give all the details then the story is called lame and usless. You can't have it both ways. Either you want the truth and accurate details in the news or you don't. I feel for the families too. I for one like to know. It may mean the difference of learning from another's mistake or not. Everything happens for a reason.