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UPDATE: Family, Friends Mourn the Loss of West Warwick Boy Killed While Skateboarding
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Monday, Sep 22 at 9:27 AM anonymous wrote ...
jody is a lead footed racer who isent safe to drive the way he does by racing n burning out the factor was if he could c jesse y wouldent he stop n plus the skid marks from him stopping were over 100 feet long ...how does a small call only do 45 50 mph stop and make that long of a skid mark n if he saw jesse from that long of a distance why wouldent he swerve away. jody is the person to blame for the loss of a good friend of mine an ALOT more ppl and should be charged with manslaughter and i dui
7219644Friday, Aug 29 at 1:00 AM Truth wrote ...
Just a few minutes earlier Jody was partaking in showing off in his car at the Applebee's parking lot, where he did a burnout and then got on to the road to engage in a race with another vehicle. This was not an accident of two innocent parties.
6458309Tuesday, Aug 5 at 9:57 AM Kayla Jesses big sister wrote ...
and now to all u people who dont even know jesse or jodi and u r sittin home on ur computer tryin to decide on who to blame it was an accident he was a kid my parents r damn good parents they always took care of him my dad talked to him 20 mins before the accident n he said he was stayin at his friends house so dont u dare try to sit there n think that u know what ur talkin about cuz u dont u will never know what it is like to have ur lil boy takin away from u.......rip jesse
5835174Tuesday, Aug 5 at 9:49 AM Kayla Jesses big sister wrote ...
first of all i hope that jodi or someone who knows him reads this and gives him the message imam jesses sister and i know what u r goin threw because i am goin threw it a hundred times more i would really like to sit down n talk to u just me n u so i can get some closur on what really happened becuase i cant belive what ne one says but u im not doin this to try to blame someone but i just need to know everythin that happend.....please give me the closure that i need
5834939Saturday, Aug 2 at 11:24 PM sidney east greenwich wrote ...
jesse i never got to hug attack you the next day like you asked. cus i didnt see you the next day<3
5791864Saturday, Aug 2 at 2:00 PM jodys brother wrote ...
first of all jody hawkins is my brother, and ive talked to him alot about this.you people can all put blame on anyone you can, but the fact is there was alot more to it. as many of you dont know or havent heard or dont want to believe, there was marijuana at the scene, and jody tested negative to drugs or alcohol.so you people should really think about what you say before you say it.it is a very bad tragedy that happened, but it did and noone can change that. my heart goes out to his family.
5785679Friday, Aug 1 at 9:50 PM Anonymous wrote ...
jesse, you were a amazing boy and will never be forgotten, its unvelievable what all these people are saying against him. a family lost their son/brother/relative, many people lost a good friend. please think about this and have respect for him not complain on how he was skateboarding on the side of the road, your child would do it to. R.I.P we will all miss you<3
5776474Friday, Aug 1 at 8:20 PM Anonymous wrote ...
This is not for people who didn't know him to talk about whos fault it was. Only God can say who really was at fault and who wasn't.
5775224Friday, Aug 1 at 6:38 PM stephanie of west warwick wrote ...
man people need to chill and not get so worked up no one is focusing really on what matters...the family and friends at this point...stop arguing please for the love of god...its so hard trying to believe my friend is gone i remember once at the skatepark he used my board to grind a rail...and i remember talking to him quite a bit in school...all i know is i hope he is at peace and JESSE SALISBURY ILL MISS YOU FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3
5773889Friday, Aug 1 at 2:44 PM Linda Burgess N.K. wrote ...
"Patty" I know this is an open forum. But anybody with any kid of compassion would of read about Jesse, and minded their own business. I would of never lowered myself to make someones family have to read disrespectful thoughts. If you really were being "adult" about this you would of had compassion for any family who has gone through this and not put your opinion for them to read. They are suffering enough. Save your 2 cents for town related things in Newport, that's where they really need you.
5768464Friday, Aug 1 at 2:20 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Guess what, if jesse was over the white line, and the driver had the headlights on, don't you think they would have seen him?!
5767832Friday, Aug 1 at 2:00 PM in Attleboro wrote ...
"12:53 PM Anonymous wrote ... regardless if jesse was vearing over the white line, in order for the driver to say this, he saw him & could have avoided him. Also why did he run from the seen of the accident." Stop spreading lies, Jody DID NOT run from the scene.
5767324Friday, Aug 1 at 1:46 PM In Attleboro, MA wrote ...
I know both Jody and the passenger in Jody's car. Neither has been able to sleep and yes, they will live with this the rest of their lives. And no, neither saw Jesse, it was a dark road, no lights and Jesse was in dark clothing.
5766904Friday, Aug 1 at 12:32 PM Patty Elston, Newport wrote ...
Don't worry this will be my last post. But, I have to respond to this sentence, "It's kind of funny how people always have an opinion about something they are not even part of." Must be an interesting conversation around the table at night if you only discuss the things that impact you directly. Anyway, I'm not looking to harass teenagers who lost a friend -only to ask the questions that perhaps you'll be asking once you get over the grief. Sorry about your loss.
5764862Friday, Aug 1 at 12:24 PM mike driscoll/pawtucket wrote ...
if anybody is to blame should be the city of west Warwick for havening no lights on the road i drive that road pretty often and it is horrible at night condolences to the family and jody who has to live with this for rest of his life
5764597Friday, Aug 1 at 11:48 AM Anonymous wrote ...
This goes out to Patty Elston who obviouslly has nothing better to do than harrass a bunch of kids who have lost a close friend. It's kind of funny how people always have an opinion about something they are not even part of. As far as what we should or shouldn't know as adults is pointless. You should really step back for a min and grow up. You type a bunch of nasty comments on a website when you know you would never say this to any of our faces.
5763672Friday, Aug 1 at 11:07 AM anonymous wrote ...
i met jesse a couple of times through family. the short time that i spent around him was long enough to see what a genuinely nice person he was. it is truly a tradgey. i can understand why people say it was dumb to be riding a board on a busy road in the dark, but think back to when you were 17. i know you can all think of something dumb that you did. as for his parents, there is no way you can keep your eye on a 17 year old every second. my heart goes out to all who knew him. RIP sweetheart.
5762294Friday, Aug 1 at 9:55 AM Patty Elston, Newport wrote ...
Mrs. Burgess, This is not a memorial page, it is a news website. If your intention is to have a website or blog dedicated to the memory of Jesse, I suggest you and all his friends create one. This is an open forum for opinions and as an adult you should know that.
5759737Friday, Aug 1 at 7:34 AM John, Coventry wrote ...
Sad story but why are so many kids on skatebaords in the streets these days? Where are the fathers of these kids? How about fathers taking these kids fishing or on hiking trails and getting INOLVED in their kids lives. OOPS! There I go being logical again.
5756164Friday, Aug 1 at 2:55 AM his bestfriend wrote ...
JESSE IM GUNNA MISS YOU SO MUCH. yuo were a great kid. :/
5754677Friday, Aug 1 at 1:21 AM Anonymous wrote ...
wow.. is all you people can think about is someone to blame? HELLO WAKE UP a good young friend to MANY people just lost his life..when it was still just getting started!
5754162Friday, Aug 1 at 1:21 AM Zane wrote ...
"You'll be with me til the water hits my feet, and the tide won't come closer if we don't go near the beach" to my brotha from another motha, wasn't it just weeks ago we talked about how long we've known each other? for the past 5 years you have filled me with smiles. I don't know why you had to go but I know your makin' em laugh no matter where you are. ( : while sayin goodnight to you is the hardest thing I have ever had to do, I hope you rest easy and I'll see you when my water hits my feet.
5754154Thursday, Jul 31 at 10:54 PM Spankey's Mom, West Warwick wrote ...
I suspect more than one thing went wrong last night, and it's just a shame. Jesse was a sweet kid and he's going to be missed a lot. Also thank God that Carlton is unharmed. No one needs a double tragedy.
5752239Thursday, Jul 31 at 9:59 PM xxlilmissriss wrote ...
omg jessse we alll miss u sooo much we go way bak thanx to alyssa shes ma mess right now....where ever u are i hope your happy R.I.P we'll never forget youuu
5751242Thursday, Jul 31 at 9:21 PM Christine from West Warwick wrote ...
Jesse will be truly missed by all that knew him... Please don't make this poor family and this mother read anymore of this arguing... i'm a mother and this is not what i'd want to see... Please just pray for his family and remember Jesse for the smile and goodness he always had for all of you.
5750567Thursday, Jul 31 at 9:05 PM Linda Burgess N.K. wrote ...
I am the mother of one of Jesse's friends and reading all of these comments of people putting comments on here other than Jesse's friends is sad. You have a right to your opinion, but at this point and time, keep it to yourself and leave this page for his friends to remember him and his family. I met Jesse a few times and he make a big impact on my life. We truly lost a wonderful person and my thoughts and prayers go out to his whole family. God Bless you, Jesse was a doll. He will be missed.
5750252Thursday, Jul 31 at 8:58 PM Anonymous wrote ...
jesse, you're going to be forever missed. you were the nicest person to everyone. i remember we used to hang out every day for hours at a time. you were always so much fun..i can't beleive we're never going to see you again /: i've been a mess all day. my heart goes to jesse's family and all his other friends. if it's this hard for me, i caan only imagine how it is for you guys. i'm so sorry. RIP Jesse <3 forever in my heart
5750114Thursday, Jul 31 at 6:11 PM haley and greg wrote ...
we love and miss you already it wasnt your time and well never understand y it happend and will always miss you but never forget you!! i love you jesse
5746887Thursday, Jul 31 at 5:28 PM b wrote ...
wow i cant believe this happened to you jesus were all gonna miss yu so much... we love you so much r.i.p. jesse 91-08
5745892Thursday, Jul 31 at 5:21 PM Gina wrote ...
Jesse was a great person, and he's going to be missed. It was a tragedy to be certain, and yes I'd like to be biased and blame the driver. But I'm not blaming anyone right now. I'm just thinking about the time one of my best friends joked that he'd never see his twenty first birthday, and how he was right.
5745667Thursday, Jul 31 at 4:45 PM Anonymous wrote ...
12:59 PM Patty Elston, Newport wrote ...I feel for the family but honestly what do you expect when you're out skateboarding on a very busy road at 10PM? No one can see you. Just stupid. i bet you wouldnt be saying that if that was your child, or your close friend. jesse was a good kid and was at the wrong place at the wrong time. i was good friends with jesse and it truly is a huge loss. and all you people havea absolutely no lives to be posting on somthing that doesnt concern you.
5744697Thursday, Jul 31 at 4:20 PM Anonymous wrote ...
i know who jody (the driver of the car who hit jesse) and hes an idiot, hes always racing cars and driving ridiculously around warwick. i am sure that it wasnt this skatboarders fault, jody was always driving irradically when i saw hhim. its truely a shame that someone lost his life due to jodys negligence and immaturity.
5743914Thursday, Jul 31 at 4:15 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Please, do me a favor, and all of you put your self in our shoes. Jesse wasn't trying to be hit by a car, he wasn't trying to do anything except the one thing he loved, and that was skate. You are all critizing him, and putting him at fault. If you are not here to pay your respects, then why are you here? To make a point? A point that, frankly, i'm sure nobody cares about. You can make any comment you'd like under your breath, 'Patty,' but you didn't know him.
5743777Thursday, Jul 31 at 4:02 PM Patty Elston, Newport wrote ...
Is this the Twilight Zone? Changing lanes at night is negligence? The driver obviously didn't see Jesse or his friend - whaddya think he's playing chicken? I know it's tough for you guys to criticize your friend's actions and maybe this isn't the time to do so but c'mon, that kind of comment shows your bias. And by the way, irregardless is not a word
5743379Thursday, Jul 31 at 3:56 PM pg04 wrote ...
Poor boy! No one is to blame! It was an ACCIDENT! I hate when ppl blame other.... just wait till your in a situation like this. Its prolly just as hard for the ppl who hit him!
5743192Thursday, Jul 31 at 3:40 PM Anonymous wrote ...
I mean for the police to use the excuse that the driver was only in the mid to lower 50's (mph's) is unexceptable. They really need to sit back and rethink thier priorities. If police were not so busy trying to get 1 or 2 grams of weed oof the streets at a time the could spend more time doing thier real job PATROLLING!!!!! It's a shame what has happened here but yet it's another wake up call to how careless all sides can be. Irregardless Jody Hawkins should be charged with involun. manslaughter
5742669Thursday, Jul 31 at 3:33 PM anonymous wrote ...
I just want to say that for anyone who knows jesse he has never done a thing to anyone and this truely is a tragedy. He will always be loved and missed by all of his family and friends. Mistakes do happen granted but to be changing lanes towards ppl at that time of night is complete neglegance to begin with. There are lots of people who drive on cell phones and drive drunk that it is out of control. Plus the police need to do alot better at protecting the streets.
5742424Thursday, Jul 31 at 3:21 PM Patty Elston, Newport wrote ...
"His accident if for nobody who didn't know him to discuss." Lacey, that's absurd and you know it. I'd like you think about this another way - what if the driver of the car had also been killed? Would you feel the same about Jesse's decision to be skateboarding on Rt. 2 at night?
5741999Thursday, Jul 31 at 3:03 PM Lacey Brooks wrote ...
Everyone needs to just stop. Nobody is to blame for what happened. A life who affected people from all over the country was lost. Jesse was, and always will be, one of the best friends i ever had. His accident is for nobody who didn't know him to discuss. Have some respect for those who lost a loved one. Jesse, you will forever live on in our hearts.
5741559Thursday, Jul 31 at 3:01 PM alyssa wrote ...
i miss you jesse <3 you will never be forgotten
5741512Thursday, Jul 31 at 2:46 PM kristen wrote ...
wow you ppl are ignerant a 17 yr old just lost his life
5741062Thursday, Jul 31 at 2:42 PM Kms - coventry wrote ...
If I read the news correctly the Driver didnt run from the sscene, he stopped. And it would be hard to move out of the way if there was another car on the side of you. A 16 year old should not be on the side of a dark road that late. No one should. It is just a tragedy and no one is really to blame.
5740932Thursday, Jul 31 at 1:15 PM Anonymous wrote ...
It is terrible to say, but what was he doing there in the first place? Parents have to really start to pay attention and educate their children. It would also be nice if the police in this state would actually stop people who spped instead of driving around talking on their cell phones.
5738254Thursday, Jul 31 at 12:59 PM Patty Elston, Newport wrote ...
I feel for the family but honestly what do you expect when you're out skateboarding on a very busy road at 10PM? No one can see you. Just stupid.
5737712Thursday, Jul 31 at 12:53 PM Anonymous wrote ...
regardless if jesse was vearing over the white line, in order for the driver to say this, he saw him & could have avoided him. Also why did he run from the seen of the accident
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