Friends, it hasn't been fun here in Oswego, IL lately...

Yesterday, we found out that our daughter Holly was a victim of "sexual assult" a couple of weeks go; it happened while I was already attending school, but before her school began. That puts the incident some time in late August... Holly was afraid she'd get into trouble if "she told her parents," but she did share it with her bestest friend, who kept the secret for a while, but it began to keep her awake at night. So, she told her folks, who in turn told my wife Barbara; Barbara called me at school yesterday, and I came home early to deal with the incident.

Apparently, the attacker is a pretty strong dude and a little bit older than Holly; he saw her on her bicycle in our front yard, grabbed her by the jacket and pulled her alongside of our house, then reached inside her clothing and groped her breasts and her crotch. She was able to escape his grip and run into the garage. Coincidentally, he was walking past the house again yesterday afternoon; when Holly saw him, she dropped her bicycle and dashed into the garage, shut the door, and ran inside the house. Barbara happened to be discussing he situation on the telephone at the time.

So, I got home, heard Holly's story first-hand, then called the sheriff. The officer came over, listened, and we all had to write statements independently of one another; Holly's friend, Emily, had her dad bring her over to our house to tell her story and submit a statement, as well.

Apparently, the sheriff's department knows who the perp is, and wheels have begun to turn. We got a phone message from some investigating detective already this afternoon, and have to talk with him in the morning...

For those who don't know, our "little" daughter Holly is a "mentally challeneged" adoptee; she was 5 weeks old when we received her on Christmas Eve, 1986 as a foster child. (We are licensed foster parents for the state.)

Frankly, I'm glad the sheriff got to the perp before I could... [img]http://www.v6power.net/vb/images/smilies/******-o.gif[/img]

Much love and

Ponyboy I am so very sad and sorry that happened to Holly. She is such a precious little girl and to have that happen to her is terrible.
I know you will handle the situation and give loving care to her so that she can overcome the assault.
That discusting boy needs to be in jail!

{{{{{{{{HUGS FOR HOLLY}}}}}}}}. Gaye

Ponyboy,

This is a parent's worst nightmare....How terrible for Holly...I hope they lock the coward up and put him away for a very, very long time so that he cannot hurt anyone else's child. It is absolutely terrible that Holly is not safe in her own yard...I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.

GH

oh my gosh gene, i am sooo very sorry this has happened. i am at a loss for word. in tears. my prayers to you and your family.

your anger is justified. i hope they get him and prosecute him to the fullest. then let the guys in jail take care of the rest.

hugs and choccy for your dear holly.

we are here for you gene.

I am having a hard time finding words. I feel the same as all the other posters and all those to follow (I'm sure).

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Holly and Family)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

My thoughts are with you all at this horrible time. I'm soooo sorry

I'm so sorry to hear this! I hope they lock the guy up and throw away
the key!

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Holly and Family)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

I'll be praying for you!

((((((((((((((((((((((ponyboy &family))))))))))))))))))))
at a loss for words. Would get censored if i said what i think.

hugs,
sims

i pray she will be ok.

OMG, ((((((Gene)))))),

I'm so sorry.

I'm glad she told someone. A lot of kids don't tell anyone. Makes it worse in the long run.

There are so many -- so many -- women who've been molested or raped as children or young women.

Make sure your daughter knows how to keep herself safe. Make sure she knows, too, that it wasn't here fault.

I hope they lock that b***d up for a long-long time. BUT, if they don't, make sure your neighbors know about him.

I'm praying for all of you, especially your precious girl. Hugs.

Barb

Ponyboy~
What can I say that won't get deleted as was mentioned?
(((Gene & family)))
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Get him off the streets!!
Hugs,
Jan

I said this on your other post, but, here it is, again.
I pray, the S.O.B. gets "life"!!!