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Next Wednesday I am the compère of a Gig at the Bloomsbury theatre in London. We are raising funds for Sheila Blanco whose son died in highly suspicious circumstances after an altercation with the waster "artist" Pete Doherty and his thug friends. Two police investigations so far have failed to uncover the truth. The police originally suggested suicide or accident. Both these insulting theories were rejected at the Coroner's Inquest where I represented the family.

The flyer for the Event contains some very moving words from Sheila. I have no idea how to upload it here but will send it on to a friend to see if she can.

Meantime I have another idea. Jack, of all people, emailed me the other day and I sent him the flyer asking him what possible excuse he had for not attending the gig. As if being in Canada or America made it tricky for any of you. The acts are headlined by the comedian Jimmy Carr, stand-up from me as well, music and poetry.


Here was Jack's reply

Thanks for the notice of the event you are involved in. You can count
on me to be there in spirit supporting your cause.

Jack

The idea in his reply has not been devalued by his subsequent madness about my daughter's diabetes, and I realise that I should invite you all to be there in spirit. Apart from anything else the seats are cheaper!

So, next Wednesday evening, spare your thoughts for a mother whose son was killed and who continues to seek Justice for Mark.

One of many articles about this case can be seen at this link http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/artic ... story.html

Thanks for reading.

I won't be able to attend,but I do wish you well, and hope you raise plenty of money for Justice For Mark.
You have a heart of a lion,Lion of Lions!

Beautiful written very sad article... I am sure the night will be wonderful and poignant for everyone with such an honourable man hosting it.

There in spirit, will light a candle.

Here you go - the file size was just to big.

I wish the best to the family - I know that this has been a very long and painful journey for them, I can't even imagine.

Break a leg Michael, but watch those knees.
Remember to give us an update after the show.

thanks all for caring, and special thanks to my Technical Assistant who knows how to do things like scan documents!

A report will certainly follow, Lion.

Mikeee~

Sorry to read about your daughter's diabetes.

As for Mark and his mother, I hope some justice and peace can be found. Good for you for stepping in like you have.

Good luck.

Laurie

Alan Alda wrote:Mikeee~

Sorry to read about your daughter's diabetes.

As for Mark and his mother, I hope some justice and peace can be found. Good for you for stepping in like you have.

Good luck.

Laurie

thanks, Rikki is doing well . She's a smart and tough kid.