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updated: 10.24.18
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11.30.16: jumper, 8:40pm, male, died, body found
Kyle Jackson Freeman 'Werkz', 35
thank you, jumpnews reporter:
11.30.16, ESP, St Pete, (8:45pm), The troops were called out for a possible jumper.
11.30.16, pinellascounty.org/911, skyway activity
11.30.16, Jeff, Fla., PCSO deputy on scene witnessed male jumper @ approx 2040hrs on 11/30/16. Fire and police on scene. Eckert college has a boat en route. later: Units have visual on body. fire boat trying to retrieve body later: Fire Dept swimmers in the water
11.30.16, sofia, ruskin, I was driving by at 8:39pm and saw the car pull over and the deputy automatically pull right over in front the the car once he noticed they stopped. He flashed his red & blue lights as I continued to drive over the bridge. This makes me think that the moment the jumper pulled over they automatically jumped so that the deputy could not stop them.
any more info is welcome.
11.30.16, flhsmv.gov/fhp, Suicide 08:45 PM 08:52 PM PINELLAS SKYWAY BRIDGE SB [7 BRIDGE SKYWAY SB X2 [SAINT PETERSBURG] ROADBLOCK RIGHT LANE
11.30.16, Hillsborough Sheriff, SUICIDE ATTEMPT, SKYWAY BG, 2059, 0044, 3h45m
11.30.16, IONTBfb/iontb.com, Skyway Bridge: Watch for emergency vehicles in the southbound lanes of the Skyway. Abandoned vehicle at the peak and rescue boats responding later: Skyway: Body recovered by marine units after Pinellas K-9 Deputy witnessed man jump from peak of bridge.
Kyle Freeman 'Werkz'
facebook.com - much love
soundcloud.com: 1 • 2
obituary • tribute wall
"rest in power"
12.02.16, a friend of Freeman, St Petersburg, The man that passed away on Nov 30 was a great friend of mine along with alot of people St Petersburg. He was a local and a true staple to the community of St Pete. Anybody who is anybody know who Freeman is. He along we many other dealt with mental illness throughout his life. He was a shining spirit in this dark world. He created amazing music and the warmest spirit. Please respect his family to include his girlfriend and young son. He is no longer here but his spirit truly lives on in the Burg. (it does not take a long look at his facebook to see the outpouring of love. no doubt he will be missed. sorry you lost your friend.)
facebook incident posts
11.30.16: possible jumper, 9:57am
11.30.16, Hillsborough Sheriff, MISSING PERSONS - ADULT ENDANGERED, SKYWAY BG, 0957, 1621, 6h24m
11.29.16: jumper save, 2:00pm, male, was stopped from jumping
thank you, jumpnews reporters:
11.29.16, anon, (5:21pm), Driving southbound on 275 from St. Petersburg. Saw state troopers heading towards top of bridge, I was about 5 cars behind. State troopers pulled off to side and entered abandoned vehicle (grey, old truck, two doors) no passenger or driver at scene. Possible jumper?
11.29.16, Charles D., Skyway, Southbound, Tuesday, 5:31 PM
11.30.16, Richard R., Ruskin, (11.29.16, 5:20pm, male, was stopped from jumping), As I drove past, there man was at the rail beside a brown truck on the southbound side with one leg hanging over the rail. A police officer had stopped and grabbed the man and pulled him back before he could jump off the bridge.
11.28.16: jumper, 8:45am, female, hit water, died, found 12.03.16
Elizabeth Vasti, 48
11.28.16, Rachel, St. Petersburg, (10:00am), White Buick at top of bridge empty. Police looking over edge. Found out it was a suicide at 8:30am
11.28.16, Chris M.,
11.28.16, Tim G., facebook, What's going on in the southbound lane. Rh lane closed at the hump and police activity. Traffic is backed up past the toll booth. later: I saw the car and the blood. I had already checked your site but nothing was posted. Her tag was not covered by the police like I have seen in the past.
11.28.16, Val, (8:50am, hit water), we were approaching top of bridge going Southbound. Multiple cars in front of us pulled over and jumped out calling 911. Others were peering over edge. Someone had just jumped moments before. At 10am coming Northbound only one lane was open. PCSO helicopters and Coast Guard patrolling area. Southbound lane closed with 15-20 FHP, HCSO, PCSO and unmarked cars.
11.28.16, pork, largo, fl., (female, hit water), Was driving to work in bradenton saw her standing on the wall, by the time I got pulled over she had jumped. Middle aged woman in dark clothes. There was blood in her car and on the wall. A very sad day. I said a prayer for her, while standing there
11.28.16, Rob L., I came upon the vehicle on the Southside of 275 at 8:45 am this morning. It was a four door sedan sitting in the emergency lane on the right side of 275 with the 4 way flashers on. The young white woman (I found out) jumped 30 seconds before I got to the scene. I have a few picture of the scene, but nothing can be gleaned from them.
11.28.16, cax C., Bradenton, FL., (8:45am, female), Saw girl on bridge ledge holding onto sign, car in emergency parking. Then passers-by ran to look over edge after she jumped.
11.28.16, Sonny M., St Pete, FHP on Southbound side of bridge with right lane blocked. Abandoned white Honda Accord at top. Appears to be plain clothes detectives on site as well. Approx 11:30 am.
11.28.16, Shelly K. F., on IONTBfb, This is the second jumper I have witnessed going to work. I was approaching the top span this woman was standing on the edge I wanted to stop and help but was in the left lane. This is a horrifying to not be able to assist. Feeling tramatized and my thought for this poor soul.
11.28.16, Gabbie R., Gulfport, My family and i witnessed the petite short blond hair woman dressed so neatly with her black sweater tied around her shoulders and barefoot jump off the bridge. it looked as if she had already cut her wrist. it was so sad. ill never forget today. or her image. we ran to side of bridge yelling for a boater. but her body never surfaced
11.28.16, Rich C., Her husband made it up shortly after she jumped. 6 boats and they still not have recovered the body. 5'4" and 110lbs
11.28.16, IONTBfb/iontb.com, Skyway: Multiple agencies responding to the Skyway Bridge for reports of a person that may have jumped from the center span. Drive safely and #MoveOver, Southbound right lanes blocked
12.03.16, IONTBfb/iontb.com, Skyway: Multiple agencies now responding to reports of a boater locating a body against the rocks under the bridge later: Body recovered of a person that ended their life earlier this week.
12.03.16, tampabay.com, Officials find body under Sunshine Skyway Bridge
ST. PETERSBURG — Florida Highway Patrol troopers Saturday found the body of a woman who jumped from the Sunshine Skyway bridge earlier in the week.
Authorities originally went to the scene after a caller falsely reported a car going off the bridge into the bay, FHP spokesman Sgt. Steve Gaskins said.
In the process of trying to find the car, which they later learned did not go into the bay, troopers recovered a body from the rocks below the bridge.
"We believe it is a female who jumped from the bridge earlier this week," Gaskins said.
The woman was not identified.
12.03.16, bradenton.com, Body found under Sunshine Skyway Bridge, FHP says
St. Petersburg — A body has been found under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Authorities were originally called Saturday after a vehicle reportedly went off the bridge into the bay.
While officials were searching for the car, they found a female body located along the rocks, according to FHP. No car was found in the bay.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. (there will be no updates.)
Elizabeth Vasti
11.28.16, Ruby R. J., facebook, I saw when it happened, what was her name? Her husband got there and was in shock when they told him! So sad!
11.28.16, Denise D., facebook, I saw it too. It happened so fast. I was driving by but everything happened so quickly. I'm so sorry for that family
11.30.16, Matt, Tampa, She leaves behind her husband and three children. An absolutely beautiful family lost an amazing soul Monday.
11.30.16, Gabbie R., Gulfport, Tonight i didn't witness this jumper, but i did witness the woman Monday. it really has effected myself and kids .. We actually witnessed the whole thing... And have video.. But it jst saddens me to know there is no fence being put up! After mondays incident, i cant get the image out of my head and wish ao badly i would have tried to speak to her! She was there for so long... But ive noticed so many pep do this every week. they need something better to prevent this! (thank you for your input. we get many such reports of people witnessing others take their last moment in life. it is something you will never forget and we truly hope you and your family cope with what you were dealt.)
12.01.16, Nicky G., facebook, There are "no words", looking at her FB page makes me cry like a baby... her precious children, omgod! (it never fails to cause the question: why? with so much to lose, why lose it like that? no matter how a person's life appears, only they know the torment their life consumes.)
12.04.16, Hunny G. D. C., mydeathspace.com, Liz was a very cheerful, energetic, most thoughtful, selfless person that I had the pleasure of knowing and calling my friend. She was very involved in her community, Church and her kids school and sporting events. Due to medical proceedure and the effects that the meds had on her, this was the unfortunate result. So you really should not comment negative posts if you DON"T know the person that you are commenting on. Please have respect for her family and just be respectful and let them heal. Tis the season and enjoy your time with your family as you never know what tomorrow will bring.
facebook incident posts • disagreement
11.27.16: possible jumper
11.27.16, noname, St. Pete, FL., Possible jumper. 911 dispatch page shows Eckerd College and FB11 on scene
11.27.16, Hillsborough Sheriff, 911 - HANGUP, SKYWAY BG, 1325, 1358, 0h33m, may or may not be connected
11.20.16: possible jumper, 9:30pm, male
11.21.16, Bill K., St Pete, (11.20.16, 7:00pm, male, hit water)
11.21.16, Anna H., Bradenton, (11.20.16, 7:00pm, male), Saw him in a blue SUV.
11.15.16: jumper, 12:11am, female, died
Leann Michelle Medina Wiener, 37
11.15.16, Bill E., Riverview, Fl., (12:40am, female), HCSO requested by FHP. Empty car @ top of bridge. Female's driver license found on front seat. No witness to jumper. 00:40, grid 723s rollout of all typical 'jumper units'
11.15.16, anon, Possible jumper, 130 am at least 5 FHP at top of bridge, 2 vehicles and police boats in water
11.15.16, Michael R. Sr., facebook, Probably a jumper lots of action at o'neill's.
Leann Michelle Medina Wiener
11.21.16, Phil, York, PA., If any of her friends or family are on this page and need someone to talk to, please reach out to me. Today marks one month since my mother Stephanie Eisensmith committed suicide off this bridge. You are not alone in your heart break. I will listen. (thanks, phil, we are truly sorry for your loss. if anyone reaches out, we will pass along your contact info.)
11.10.16: possible jumper, 9:30pm
11.10.16, Patsy, Terra Ceia Bay, police activity on Skyway, 9:30 pm Thursday. Police cruiser stopped with lights on, on Northbound lane for about 45 minutes, almost all the way to the top. Traffic moving slowly. I have no other info.
11.07.16: jumper save, 5:55pm, female, stopped from jumping
11.07.16, Bryan, Palmetto, (6:30pm), Empty car. Southbound. Top of the bridge. Three officers on scene. Jumper not seen.
11.07.16, cloed, Traffic was backed up heading South on the bridge at 6:00pm. On the approach to the top, a police car and ambulance came flying by with lights on along the right shoulder. I reached the top around 6:05pm and saw a policeman and ambulance driver talking on the side of the road. There was another police vehicle at the top behind an empty vehicle. I did not see a jumper or anyone looking over the edge. I am hoping they stopped the person if there was a jumper!
pcsoweb.com, 16-250 Pinellas Sheriff's Deputy Saves Woman From Jumping Off Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Deputy Heroism
Who: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Judicial Operations Bureau, Florida Highway Patrol
52-year-old white female (name withheld)
Corporal Howard "Glenn" Finley (Court Processing Deputy), Hire Date: 12/01/1987
What: A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office court processing deputy pulled a woman off the ledge of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, likely saving her life.
When: The incident occurred about 5:55 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 2016.
Where: The incident occurred at the top span of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge located at I-275, in Hillsborough County.
Why/How: According to deputies, Corporal Howard "Glenn" Finley was driving home from work, southbound across the top span of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge at about 5:55 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 2016.
Corporal Finley noticed a car parked on the roadway along the side of the bridge and a woman sitting on the ledge, with her legs dangling over the water. The 52-year-old woman was crying with her hands covering her face. Corporal Finley believed the woman was getting ready to jump from the bridge.
After parking his vehicle, Corporal Finley approached the woman undetected, grabbed her and successfully pulled her off the ledge. Corporal Finley detained the woman while she cried and said, "Please let me die, let me jump."
The woman informed Corporal Finley she was upset over marital and personal issues.
A Florida Highway Patrol Trooper arrived about five minutes later and took the woman into protective custody under the Baker Act.
Corporal Finley is a court processing deputy and he has been with the agency for over 28 years.
11.07.16, IONTBfb/iontb.com, Skyway: Deputy was able to prevent woman from jumping from the southbound lanes of the Skyway. Watch for slowdowns.
11.08.16, IONTBfb/iontb.com, Pinellas Sheriff's Deputy Saves Woman From Jumping Off Sunshine Skyway Bridge, On Monday, November 7, 2016 at approximately 5:55 PM, a Pinellas County Sheriff's Office court processing deputy pulled a woman off the ledge of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
According to deputies, Corporal Howard "Glenn" Finley was driving home from work, southbound across the top span of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. He noticed a car parked on the roadway along the side of the bridge and a woman sitting on the ledge, with her legs dangling over the water.
The 52-year-old woman was crying with her hands covering her face. Corporal Finley believed the woman was getting ready to jump from the bridge.
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper arrived about five minutes later and took the woman into protective custody under the Baker Act.
In October 2013, Deputy Anthony LoRusso, a K-9 Deputy with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, encountered a suicidal woman attempting to end her life. story and audio here.
11.08.16, tampabay.com, A Pinellas County Sheriff's deputy is credited with possibly saving the life of a distraught woman who was contemplating suicide while sitting at the edge of the Sunshine Skyway on Monday night.
Deputies said Corporal Howard "Glenn" Finley, a court processing deputy, was driving home from work southbound across the top span of the bridge just before 6 p.m. when he noticed a car parked on the roadway, along the side of the bridge.
Finley then saw the unidentified 52-year-old woman sitting on the ledge with her legs dangling over the water, crying with her hands covering her face, deputies said.
When Finley told deputies he believed the woman was getting ready to jump, he parked his vehicle, approached the woman without her detecting him, and pulled her off the ledge, deputies said.
He held onto her, deputies said, as she cried and pleaded "please let me die, let me jump."
The woman told Finley she was upset over marital and personal issues before a Florida Highway Patrol trooper arrived about five minutes later and took her into protective custody under the Baker Act, deputies said.
Finley has been with the Sheriff's Office for 28 years.
11.08.16, wfla.com, Pinellas deputy prevents woman from jumping off Sunshine Skyway
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputy is being called a hero for stopping a woman from jumping off the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Monday evening.
Corporal Glenn Finely was on his way home when he noticed a car parked on the roadway along the side of the bridge and a woman sitting on the ledge with her legs dangling over the water.
Corporal Finely pulled over, got out of his vehicle and carefully approached the woman who was crying, with her hands covering her face.
He said the woman was rocking back and forth, saying "Oh my God, Oh my God." Finely believed the 52-year-old woman was getting ready to jump from the bridge.
Corporal Finley said he spoke to the woman, but doesn't think she heard him because of the cars passing by.
He said the woman continued to rock back and forth and that's when he made a move to grab her.
He pulled her off the ledge, but she struggled to get free. Finely placed her in handcuffs.
Corporal Finley said the woman cried asking him to "let her die."
The woman told Corporal Finley that she was upset over marital and personal issues.
The woman was placed in protective custody under the Baker Act.
"I'm glad I was in the right place, at the right time," said Corporal Finley.
11.09.16, baynews9.com, Off-duty deputy pulls woman from Sunshine Skyway Bridge ledge, ST. PETERSBURG --
An off-duty Pinellas County Sheriff's deputy pulled a woman off the ledge of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Monday, potentially saving her life.
• Corporal Howard Finley a Pinellas court processing deputy
• Finley noticed woman on the bridge on his way home from work
• Woman was taken into protective custody, Baker Acted
Corporal Howard Finley, a court processing deputy with more than 28 years in the agency, was driving home from work when he noticed a car parked on the roadway at the top of the bridge.
"If I had been looking to the left at a disabled vehicle on the other side and wouldn't have looked to my right, I might have driven right by," said Finley.
He got out of his car and noticed a woman sitting on the ledge with her legs dangling over the water.
"And she was rocking back and forth and she had her hands over her face, crying," said Finley. "She would open her hands every once in awhile and look down at the water. I think she was trying to get up the courage to jump."
Finley approached the woman, grabbed her and pulled her off the ledge. He detained the woman until help could arrive.
"I was just at the right place at the right time."
The 52-year-old woman was taken into protective custody and Baker acted.
Fellow deputies, meanwhile, are calling Finley a hero.
"People keep telling me that," he said. "I did what I had to and that's not why I did it. Not to be a hero. It was just the right thing to do."
10.21.16: jumper, 1:56pm, female, hit water, died, body found
Stephanie Edith Eisensmith, 50
10.21.16, Craig V. D. W., facebook, BREAKING Skyway backed up due to possible jumper
10.21.16, Tom, St Pete, Jumper or possible jumper RIGHT NOW. Check out FHP C CAD
10.21.16, anon, (2:00pm, female, hit water), Witnessed it happen as passing her going over. Southbound side.
10.21.16, Hillsborough Sheriff, DECEASED PERSON, SKYWAY BG, 1402, 1851, 4h49m
10.21.16, IONTBfb/iontb.com, Skyway Bridge: Expect delays atop the bridge as reports of a jumper from the southbound lanes. #MoveOver later: Update 2:48PM: Skyway Bridge: Body has been recovered by marine units. later: Female
10.21.16, mysuncoast.com, PINELLAS Co., Fla (WWSB) - Florida Highway Patrol is on the Skyway Bridge helping rescue workers search for a possible jumper.
The right southbound lane is blocked at the top of the bridge. Traffic over the bridge is backed up but moving slowly.
A witness said they saw a jumper from the bridge, according to the FHP. The incident report map on the FHP web site shows a suicide reported at 1:56 p.m.
The St. Petersburg Fire Department, water patrol units, and helicopters are assisting in the search. First responders arrived on the scene at 2:12 p.m.
Developing story... (that will not be developed.)
10.21.16, bradenton.com, Search underway for possible Sunshine Skyway jumper
A search is underway after someone was reported to have jumped off the Sunshine Skyway Bridge into Tampa Bay, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
At 1:56 p.m. FHP was dispatched to the bridge, according to their website. Troopers arrived on scene at 2:04 p.m. and are working alongside other local agencies.
At least three helicopters are assisting in searching for the body in Tampa Bay.
Meanwhile, traffic over the Skyway has slowed to a crawl with the right southbound lane blocked at the top of the bridge and the presence of law enforcement vehicles.
Stephanie Eisensmith
obituary • video tribute
mydeathspace.com/forum
skyway in the distance, from her facebook.
10.20.16, the day before her fatal jump.
The Benzodiazepine Medical Disaster, a video from Shane Kenny on Vimeo.
10.23.18, dailycommercial.com, an epidemic — and it's not opioids.
10.21.16, Katie M., facebook, People speak but obviously never felt so alone and worthless to feel the need to do something like this! Sometimes people feel this is their only way out of whatever is troubling them! Depression is real and overwhelming!
10.21.16, Billi M. A., facebook, Very Tragic.. my friend is usually the tow truck driver that picks up the vehicles left behind by the jumpers and he told me how when this happens the dolphins surround and swim around the body to keep the sharks away. Crazy how a human ends their life but the dolphins try to protect there body... May she RIP.
10.22.16, Paul C., facebook, Benzos (Xanax, Klonopin) Kill People. My friend Stephanie Eisensmith jumped off a bridge yesterday and ended her life.. She was a mother of two, a wife and worked as an LPN until 3 years ago when she had to stop working.. She had been prescribed 3mgs of Klonopin for 10 years, was never warned by her doctor of the dependency benzos create or the horrible withdrawal they cause. This is Stephanie dealing with one of they many withdrawal symptoms., this one being Akathisia.. it is defined as: a state of agitation, distress, and restlessness that is an occasional side-effect of antipsychotic and antidepressant drugs. She was one tough yet caring woman who was worn down by the debilitating withdrawal/recovery endured by we who have been harmed by this class of medication.. RIP Stephanie, for you the fight is over but the war continues. One day the rest of you will understand why I raise as much hell as I do about these medications.. Hopefully you will not personally experience this horror.. I can tell you from personal experience, this is torture.. Please educate yourself and show compassion to those who have to endure this despite your lack of understanding or personal experience.. I promise you know someone taking these meds who has no idea of the Hell rushing towards them at this very moment.. Peace... Please share..
(we have been yelling about the dangers of prescription headmeds for years. prescribing these legal poisons is blatant deadly abuse, that ruins individuals and families, often by doctors willing to prescribe for profit before need. by all means, keep the money rolling in and distract us from it, by continuing to battle the scourge of the evil marijuana.~)
10.22.16, JC M., facebook, Not that long ago, I posted a video (directly above) of a Bradenton woman pacing, akathisia, from being withdrawn from Klonopin fast.. Maybe some of you remember it. That woman is dead. People idly watch, expecting those with this to solve their problem with no support.
I posted another video asking for support and help, asking people to help us. Most watched and did nothing, even if promising to help. All I asked is to write to your rep and ask for more research on this.
Stephanie was in a situation where if she went to a hospital for being suicidal, she would only get sicker, which could prolong her healing for years, because this benzodiazepine injury. She did anyway, and they couldn't do crap for her.
The silence of many speaks to me, it's clear a lot of you just don't give a shit about anyone but yourselves. RIP Stephanie, I give a shit and will set this right, I wish you were here because I know you always wanted to help and did care about people.
10.24.16, JC M., facebook, It was 100% avoidable and she reached out for help everywhere she could. Tragedy. She was an amazingly kind woman.
10.24.16, Nicky G., facebook, Heartbreaking! Reading now about the drug she was given: Controlled substance Can cause paranoid or suicidal ideation and impair memory, judgment, and coordination. Combining with other substances, particularly alcohol, can slow breathing and possibly lead to death.
10.25.16, Jennifer J, Nc., I want everyone to know that benzodiazapines taken AS PRESCRIBED killed my friend Stephanie! I want her death to spread awareness on what these benzos and also these psych drugs are doing to people! I KNOW this is what she would want me to do! Her life is over due to these medications, but YOUR LIFE AND YOUR LOVED ONES LIVES can be SAVED from EVER going through this! PLEASE research and watch these different benzo/psych drug documentaries and educate yourselves on how DANGEROUS these medications truly are! I have seen first hand what benzos do. I am 10 months off of xanax cold turkey and i'm still bedridden unable to function! I feel like i'm on LSD everyday and have HORRIFIC brain damage feeling symptoms! SO many people are out here suffering and dying due to benzos and also psych drugs! EVERYONE needs to educate yourselves on the TRUTH behind these psych meds! These psych meds are causing people to become MORE depressed/MORE anxious/Manic acting/and suicidal ideation and NO ONE has a clue! We are taught to trust our Drs and medications and if you research enough, what you will find is HORRIFIC and scary as hell! It's well known that these anti depressant drugs are causing people to commit suicide/kill their kids and other horrendous acts! BUT when this happens, people look at it as the persons "mental illness". They NEVER look at the med as the cause for ALL OF IT! These psych drugs are hardly researched AT ALL before they are placed on the market! WE are ALL guinea pigs and Big pharma is profiting off of making us SICKER! Within a month of taking an antidepressant, it changes your brain to the point when you try to stop, it throws your brain haywire creating mental symptoms! When this happens, the person is diagnosed with some mental illness and the medication is NEVER looked at as the cause! THIS is how easily it is to be misdiagnosed and then polydrugged FOR LIFE! These drugs also cause something known as medication spellbinding! Where you are unable to realize the med is making you WORSE! These psych drugs/benzos are the most dangerous horrific drugs in the world! Before these came out, we did not see all these suicides/mothers killing kids and other horrendous acts! PLEASE wake up everyone and see the TRUTH! These drugs cause MORE harm than they do good! In fact, every time you hear of a suicide or some crazy murder, 9 xs out of 10, the people were on these meds or coming off of them! These medications are NEVER look at as the cause for ALL of this! Antidepressants/psych drugs and benzos CAN NOT be stopped cold turkey! In fact they change the brain SO bad, that when these drugs are not taken in a few days, it can throw the brain crazy and in turn make someone MORE manic/suicidal/homicidal. PLEASE research about these anti depressant meds and benzos! ONE day you WILL be prescribed one and you need to know what you're up against! Just ONE month of taking them can screw you up beyond belief! They are now prescribing paxil and cymbalta and other anti depressants for other things like fibro, which is making people mentally sick! Here's a video about Benzos, which Stephanie was coming off of. It tells a bunch of people's experiences and suffering from them. To give you an idea of what she was living with for MONTHS. There's also 2 other videos for benzo awareness day you can look up! "World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day" 2016 And here's a MUST SEE documentary. IT tells you the TRUTH behind how these psych meds came out and why they are SO dangerous! It also tells you how Big Pharma is profiting keeping people mentally sicker, the lies and greed that is going on behind these medications. [video link withheld] (thank you, Jennifer, for telling your story and detailed description of these drugs and what they destroy. we posted the first video link, but will not include the second one, as we will not promote anything to do with 'scientology' on this website. our only agreement with them is on their stand against headmeds. we wish you well in your life and your mission to expose these harmful drugs.)
10.27.16, Eric S., Tampa, First of all, my condolences to the friends and family of Stephanie Eisensmith. BUT, I have no choice but to give MY side of the (headmed) story.··· (thank you, eric. we moved your comments to the comment section, by request of the family.)
facebook incident posts • facebook incident posts
10.10.16: jumper, 7:30pm, male, hit water, died, body found
Fritsche, 19 (unconfirmed)
10.10.16, Bill E., Riverview, Fl., 8:20pm, HCSO sent units, including Aviation & Marine unit, Pinellas has all 'typical' units for jumper to grid 723s. later: Apparently, response is due to an abandoned car. Checking DOT cameras to see how long car has been there. later: HCSO chopper infrared shows little heat from vehicle. Assume car has been there since 7:30. Still no eyewitness to a jumper. All response is for a deserted car, so far. later: USCG just informed HCSO that tide is incoming & any body would be about 1/2 mile into the Bay. Car was found by FHP @ 7:30 PM. HCSO Aviation has left for another call. later: HCSO Marine unit stated that Bay was very rough. As you know that would make finding a body tonight almost impossible. I'm sure the car registration will be traced to an address, & checked if owner is missing later: (hit water, died), FB group 'Ruskin area crime alerts' states USCG has recovered the body.
10.10.16, Patsy, Terra Ceia Bay, Peak of skyway, north bound lane, is lighted up with red and blue lights, I have no other information. 9:27 PM Monday
10.10.16, IONTBfb/iontb.com, Skyway: Multiple rescue units responding to the Skyway Bridge for reports of an individual that likely jumped.
10.11.16, Jason K., facebook, It's not the bridge's fault. It the fault of the vastly over worked and underfunded mental health system in this country. The cracks in it are too damn wide and far too many people fall through them.
10.11.16, Sadie S., facebook, So sad, another family has to endure the rest of their lives asking why?
10.04.16: possible jumper, 11:08pm
10.04.16, Patsy, Terra Ceia Bay, Police lights at the peak of skyway, Northbound. 11:08 PM Tues night.
09.26.16: jumper, 8:22am, male, died, body found
09.26.16, anon, SB center span again. FHP dispatch actually showing reason.
09.26.16, Teresa W., facebook, Someone jump off the bridge this morning? Road rangers and rescue on the top of the skyway looking down into the water.
09.26.16, Karen H., Palmetto, fl., looks like someone may have jumped this morning. sheriff racing to reach the top of skyway around 8:38am people looking over empty car on top.
09.26.16, Matt J., Lots of police activity on the NB side of the bridge. I was heading SB and lots for rescue/1st responders looking over the side. Saw a chopper heading that direction too and more police as I was getting off the bridge.
09.26.16, Sherri H., I was on the bridge around 8:30 this morning, and the digital sign said there was police activity at the top of the bridge. We all know what that means. An ambulance came roaring by followed by 3 police cars. By the time I made it to the top, the ambulance was gone. There was an empty car parked on the side and someone looking over the edge. I am not sure if they took the person away in the ambulance or they jumped. I saw a police boat leaving the area once I got past the activity. A coworker of mine was calling FHP when she saw the person jump. On a side note, it infuriates me that the digital sign lets you know that the right lane is blocked, but people feel the need to ride all the way to the end an cut in! (we have been requested to have you look into the 'zipper merge'. having one long line of traffic and one empty lane is less efficient. if drivers could somehow magically get their crap together, a zipper merge would make traffic flow much smoother. that and throwing almost-stop-and-rubber-neck drivers off the bridge, would brighten our lives as well. thank you for your continued input.)
09.26.16, Taylor, Pinellas County, Driving northbound over bridge around 8:00 AM. No police at that time but I noticed 3 cars pulled over at the top of the bridge. One car was parked, turned off, and empty. The second car (white I believe) was parked, running, and had the driver inside. The third was a truck (black I believe) that was backing up close to the second car. Inside the white car I saw the driver motion for the truck to stop. In my rear view mirror I saw someone get out of the truck once it parked. About half way down the hump from these three cars there was a fourth car pulled over! There was the driver and a passenger sitting in the car looking in their mirrors behind them. They had their hazard lights on. I thought that the three occupied cars (not the empty one sitting at the top) knew each other and something had happened for them to have to pull over. I hope this wasn't too confusing and is mostly readable. I checked here first moment I could for any information, only to see the cameras are not currently up. This explains all the construction they're having on them at night. However, I'm still confused about this 4 car incident. Especially since I saw an ambulance head south towards the bridge from St. Pete as I was entering the city. (we're guessing these additional stopped vehicles may have done so, in what may be an attempt to help. perhaps they were the ones that actually saw the man jump. we can imagine the trauma of having seen such a stunt, may make one stop and pause. we have many reports from the past, of people witnessing a jump and they have been taken aback by what they saw.)
09.26.16, Derrick, Sarasota, fl., 1 male jumper confirmed dead this morning.
09.26.16, Melani, Bradenton, FL, Activity on the bridge this morning with Troopers and EMS. Cops, Red Malibu empty car.
09.26.16, bradenton.com, The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a man jumped off the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Monday morning.
At 8:19 a.m., the Florida Highway Patrol was notified of a person who jumped. Twenty minutes later, officials located the man, who had died.
Hillsborough deputies will conduct a death investigation.
09.26.16, Patsy, Terra Ceia Bay, Sad to report more police at top of skyway bridge, north bound lanes. 10:30PM. Always seems to be the late evening hours.
09.20.16, Patsy, Palmetto, Fl., 9-20-2016 11:10. Activity with police cars at top of skyway bridge.
09.18.16, shanti, riverview, (09.17.16, 2:45pm), Hi, Thanks so much for this website. I actually called the police/highway patrol yesterday about a parked red vehicle at the top of the northbound bridge. Was wondering if you or your followers had any information on the outcome of the event? Were they taking in the sites? Couple jumpers? I did slow down but had a child in the car. Thank you.
09.22.16, Denvrunr, Sarasota, (09.17.16, 2:40pm), I drove past this same red car on my way to TPA. I saw it parked at the top and there was a person in the car. I did not stop. After dropping off my travellers, I drove back toward SRQ, and notice a patrol car parked at the top where the red car had been about 30 minutes earlier. I did not see anything else to indicate a jump had occurred. The red car was gone as well (no tow trucks).
09.16.16: possible save, 08:56pm
09.16.16, Hillsborough Sheriff, MENTALLY ILL PERSON/NON VIOLENT, 3839, SKYWAY BG, 2056, 2221
Aaron Michael Dagwan, 30
09.10.16, Patsy, Manatee, skyway action, police cars on highest part of skyway, 4:24 AM, 9-10-16.
09.10.16, Kai, Gypsy, (4:15am), While viewing the bridge from the rest area, we witnessed police racing to the top. We saw spot lights. It looked like they stopped traffic. My fiance grabbed his binoculars to see if he could tell anything. He swore he saw something fall from the bridge. After a bit, traffic resumed and only one set of police lights remained at the top of the bridge.
09.10.16, Barbara H., facebook, IONTBfb/iontb.com reported jumper one hour ago on Suicide Prevention Day - a jumper with a sense of humor.
09.17.16, Reese, St. Petersburg, (09.10.16, 4:17am, male), The jumpers name was Aaron Dagwan. He was a 30 yr old single white male originally from Boston Mass although he had been away from there for a long time. He had been having financial issues for a while and was I guess to his breaking point. I know all this beause he was my next door neighbor and we were friends. I last heard him Fri night prior to the incident. He was with a girl it seemed like they were drinking and having a good time. I physically saw her coming in and out but not him. He was there though. That was around midnite. Whithin 4 hrs from that point he was found. I guess he emailed his family that he was tired of bring in debt and that he would rather kill himself then ask for their help anymore. Aaron was a really funny guy who would help anyone he could. He did work as an HVAC repairman but he wasnt making the kind of money he was used to anymore. I had only known hom for about 2 mos but he had been here 5 yrs and a lot of ppl beisides myself was very shocked and sad to see this happen. One last little note, about a month prior to this i was hanging out with Aaron and i think i asked him about finding out about the identity of a new jumper, so we googled and found this site. He sat there absorbed in the information for a long time. I could tell he was facinated, and i think thats when the idea began to form. Anyway, Aaron this is for you buddy. I knew you would want your spot on the site.
11.30.16, Truth Be Told, Massachusetts, Aaron D is Aaron Dagwan. He was not a good person he was a registered sex offender (you can Google him). He had offenses in 3 states and he hurt young children. (while most skyway suicide jumpers are rightfully mourned, this one is rightfully celebrated. thanks for the update.)
09.10.16, Hillsborough Sheriff, SUICIDE ATTEMPT, SKYWAY BG, 0417, later:
09.10.16, DECEASED PERSON, SKYWAY BG, 0417, 1435, 10h18m
09.10.16, IONTBfb/iontb.com, Skyway: Search ongoing by land, sea, and air for jumper from NB lanes of bridge on this #worldsuicidepreventionday later: Body located and recovered
09.10.16, Chris D., IONTBfb comment, It happens all of the time. News outlets quit reporting because it's so frequent. Only reason this one is being reported is because it's suicide prevention day. (IONTBfb/iontb.com is perhaps the last vestige of skyway jump reporting. they come through, while the main stream media focuses more on selective news and pc reporting.)
Aaron Michael Dagwan
offender.fdle.state.fl.us
10.10.16, Tita, Saint petersburg, It's 11:47 the last time we texted on September 9TH a few hours later you decided to leave us taking a part of me with you. It really hurts me that I did not check on you like I used To do all the time, that day was just weird. just wanted to say, I love you & you are so missed. Aron D. Was my neighbor he decided to jump early morning September 10th 2016 a very caring loving, young man. It's been a month already & it's not the same without you. Love you so much.....Tita!
05.10.17, Tita M., St.Petersburgh, Fl., Aaron D. Was my neighbor he left us September 10th 2016.It's been a long 8 month's that you left us, not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I miss you so much It's NOT the same without you. Aaron was an awesome guy, I really feel bad that he left us never did I imagine that he would do that, that wensday mom & I were @ his place playing dominos. It was a three way tie & come out and say alright Aaron we going night night he was like no we have to break this tie I was like no pa we'll see you tomorrow love you. He was fussing because we left & didn't want to stay to beak the tie I was thinking we'll break it another day. Well little did I know I would NEVER get that chance again! Never take anything for granted. I love & miss you much Aaron D.
08.28.16, Patsy, Manatee Co, Palmetto, (08.27.16), Lots of police at top of skyway, 12:30 Sun AM, as viewed from my condo on Terra Ceia Bay
08.27.16, Hillsborough Sheriff, ASSIST OTHER AGENCY, SKYWAY BG, 2358, 0134, 1h36m
08.24.16: jumper, 10:55am
08.28.16, anon, (08.24.16), No other details known. They were up there over an hour. SB center span.
08.20.16: jumper, 12:00am, died, body found
08.20.16, Amber, BRADENTON, (12:15am), Driving home from Tampa Airport to Bradenton, at top of bridge I saw Florida highway patrol speeding past. When I got to top ambulance & police were there and all looking down. There was a car at the bottom with emergency lights on.
08.20.16, Bill E., Riverview, Fl., (00:00:00am, died, body found), HCSO bringing was in area when recovery was made by another boat. Heard on HCSO scanner. Grid 723s, all typical units on scene.
08.20.16, Patricia B., Snead Island, About 1am police cars and firetruck or paramedic at top of bridge both sides. About 6 policeman and paramedics leaning over and peering over into the water at top Northbound. Seems likely there was a jumper.
08.23.16, Brigette, Miami Beach, FL., (08.20.16), I was driving across the bridge to Tampa. As soon as I saw 4 police cars on Northbound lane, top of bridge, I knew what had happened. It's a suicide bridge. There was also 2 police vehicles, top of bridge South Bound side, and Coast guard and another vessel in the water below. What I NEVER KNEW BEFORE was that there is a Vortex running through the center of the bridge, which is why everyone jumps from the top. People are pulled to the location. It's an energy force, from the dark spirits communicating with those that have weak channels. For people reading this that have no knowledge of How spirits work, or communicating with those not in earth form, this may all sound cooky. It's sounds cooky to those of us with special gifts. My cat, yes, of course, was traveling with me, he had a harness on when we left Miami, no problem. As soon as we ascended up the bridge, the kitty started strangling himself with the harness, he had his jaw underneath the front strap and was trying to push his head down. I immediately started trying to undo the clip to remove the harness, all while driving, very aware of the flashing police lights ahead. i popped off the harness. The kitty had NEVER done this before, nor after, which is how I recognized the vortex. (He has had the harness on several times since, no problems.) Animals are pure spirits and communicate very easily with spirit form. These bastards (of darkness) are VERY manipulative. evil demons that pull people to the bridge. A weak soul is very vulnerable to it. Centuries ago, my grandmother told the story of the girl in the back of the car, a ghost, only when you go over the bridge. I never saw her. I know now, she was trying to ask for help, to warn people... This Vortex needs to be closed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
facebook incident post
08.09.16: possible jumper save, 3:00pm, female
08.09.16, Shea S., Tampa, Florida, (3:15pm), Passing over the skyway bridge I saw on the south bound side, a vehicle pulled over to the side. At least 6 or 7 police cars surrounding it. I do not know if there was a possible jumper or abandoned vehicle.
08.09.16, Matt, Bradenton, (3:00pm, female, no crisis phones, was stopped from jumping, taken away), I saw a lady go around her car top of Skyway She looked over the side, I called 911... unfortunately traffic could not let me stop, I made the U-turn to come back and see many police showed up and saw her in the back of police car. Thank the lord. I do not know if anyone else was involved, only seen 1 white women... I pray she is ok ??? I wish I would have stopped but it all happened so fast...
08.09.16, Hillsborough Sheriff, MENTALLY ILL PERSON / NON VIOLENT, SKYWAY BG, 1455, 1505, 0h10m and then again 1510, 1531, 0h21m
08.06.16, anon, tampa, fl., possible jumper 8.06.16 ; abandoned black truck on the side of the Skyway with police cars surrounding it.
08.06.16, pinellascounty.org/911/ActCalls
08.04.16: jumper, 7:28am, possible survivor
08.04.16, Shane, Bradenton, Florida, (7:32am, hit water), I saw two highway patrol officers looking over the side of the bridge at the highest point while talking on a walkie talkie and parked nearby was an empty car.
08.04.16, Sherri H., Empty vehicle at top of bridge. Not sure if jumper or broken down.
08.04.16, Shannon W., Ruskin, FL., Possible Jumper this AM. I commute over the Skyway 2x a day. This morning going north, there was a slow down and a State Troop passed on the shoulder about half way up. There was a St Pete Police car up there (I see several StPete Cops and Pinellas Sheriffs commuting in the morning). A 4 door sedan was up there, no passenger visible and the State Trooper and the city cop were looking over the rail.
08.04.16, Eric S., facebook, Jumper this morning. Personal boater bringing individual to marina to meet medical.
08.05.16, Kristen N., facebook, I passed by him yesterday as he was jumping, called 911 i really hope he's okay
08.04.16, IONTBfb/iontb.com, Skyway: Reports of jumper from NB lanes. Private vessel bring person to marina to meet up with medics. Expect delays. later: Person is being transported to Bayfront later: Big shout out to the boater that was able to get the man aboard his boat and rush him to the marina. St Pete Fire Rescue and Sunstar were able to rapidly transport him to Bayfront.
07.30.16: possible something
07.30.16, Kai, St pete, Driving SB just past n tower, there was what appeared to be a family, young children included, standing together on shoulder near wall. No cars were visable. Appeared to be 2 adults and 2 kids. 12:28am on 7/30.
07.29.16,
07.23.16: save, 7:30pm, male
07.23.16, dale, st. pete., (7:30pm, male), Driving north on 275. Jumper was sitting on ledge. State police was on sight with more emergency personnel arriving
07.23.16, eric b., bradenton, fl., (8:45pm, male), There was a man sitting on the edge of the railing facing the water at the top of the southbound span of the skyway bridge staring down at the water. This is now posted on FHP website: ROAD CLOSED DUE TO OTHER CONDITIONS, PINELLAS SKYWAY BRIDGE SB & NB x[SR-55] [SAINT PETERSBURG] RIGHT LANE BLOCKED SOUTHBOUND LEFT LANE BLOCKED NORTHBOUND FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES
07.23.16, IONTBfb/iontb.com, Skyway: FHP Trooper was able to remove man from hanging off the railing threatening to end his life. Imagine being put in that position.
William "Bill" McKinney Sr., 64
07.23.16, Chris N., What's going on here? FHP with one other LEO vehicle makes me think it's not a disabled vehicle.
07.23.16, Kari, Clearwater, IONTBfb/iontb.com and other agencies reporting a jumper with boater below waiting for leos
07.29.16, Robert, Freeport, ohio, (07.23.16, 3:00pm, male, no crisis phones, hit water, died, body found), My brother William Mckinney jumped. Took his life, troopers were on site. you have the camera on him at 257 pm (we are sorry for your loss. be well.)
07.23.16, flhsmv.gov/fhp,
07.23.16, IONTBfb/iontb.com, Skyway Bridge: Another unfortunate suicide from the bridge. Boater down below with jumper awaiting assistance from first responders.
07.23.16, 970wfla.iheart.com, Skyway Suicide Saturday afternoon, Posted July 23rd, 2016 @ 6:15pm by John Sipos, A tragic suicide off the northbound Skyway just before 3 this afternoon. Motorists reported what was called a suspicious person on the bridge to the Florida Highway Patrol. As the responding Florida Highway Patrol trooper approached, the man dove off the span. The body has been recovered, but not immediately identified pending notification of family.
William "Bill" McKinney Sr.
06.27.16, joe, terra ceia, i see a bunch of activity at the top of the bridge. can't tell from cameras if there is a jumper.
06.15.16: jumper, 9:57pm, male, hit water, died
unknown, 46
06.15.16, Bill E., Riverview, (10:15pm), Heard HCSO DISPATCH CAR & Marine1. Pcso typical response units did not show as dispatched until about 8 minutes later (723s) Monitoring. later: (hit water, died, body not found yet), Units tracking tides since jump. Outgoing. later: 12am, Search suspended until daylight.
06.15.16, Sandra B.,
06.16.16, Hatchet Man,
06.16.16, Skyway Guardian, the audio I received over my radio,
old browser no worky sound thing.
download/play
06.22.16, Anonymous, St. Pete., jumper was found around 1:00 AM by Eckerd College Search and Rescue.
06.15.16, IONTBfb/iontb.com, Skyway: Crews searching down below for a reported jumper prior to 10 PM. Drive carefully. Multiple units on bridge
06.15.16, Sandra B., northbound side
both vehicles moved on soon after.
06.14.16, Chris N., What's this person up to?
06.08.16: possible something, 8:00am, female, water, died
06.10.16, JHS, Sarasota, (06.08.16, 8:00am, female, water, died), spoke to my sister in Virginia who was trying to contact her friend (jumper) "Rose". Info back was that she jumped Wednesday morning around 8:00am. No additional info available. Sad though. I had the opportunity to meet her 2 months ago and she was a very sweet person.
anyone else? any more info is welcome.
05.15.16: possible something, 4:20pm
05.15.16, Sherry D., Saint Petersburg FL., Driving northbound today at around 4:20pm, saw a truck pulled off to the side of the bridge just over the topmost part - a man was taking a ladder out of his truck. Then there was an accident by the toll booths on the north side.
05.15.16: possible something, 1:30pm, male
05.15.16, randall, st. pete., (1:30pm, male), as i was driving south bound a guy was on the northbound side and it looked as though he was taking a picture at the top but i seen him jump. and another gentleman was on the same side at the bottom and he was out of his car. dont know if he jumped or not, but it was very weird to have both men out of their car and no flashers or anything.
04.06.16: save, 5:30pm, female
04.06.16, Craig, Tampa Bay, (5:30pm, female, was stopped from jumping), FD responded to southbound lanes of bridge. Female had leg over wall but did not jump. Possibly talked out of it by another person on scene. Female evaluated.
04.06.16, IONTBfb/iontb.com, Skyway Bridge: Emergency vehicles atop the Skyway Bridge. Appears subject comtemplating jumping has been saved.
03.25.16: jumper, 8:10am, female, hit water, died, body found
Sherri Lynn Ackerman Newborn, 52
03.25.16, shepdog of skyway lane, St Pete, FL., (8:51am, female, body not found yet), Pinellas County dispatched Rescue 11, Fire Boat 11, Eckert College SAR, Marine Patrol, the Coasties, Sunstar and the District Chief and Rescue Lieutenant both from downtown to grid 723S. This is the standard dispatch for a jumper. FDOT cameras showed a woman jumped. I am listening to dispatch on todays's jumper at 8:50. FHP reported she jumped in front of an outbound freighter/barge. Makes it doubtful they can make a recovery. later: She achieved her objectives. She hit the water and was Signal 7 by FB11 at 9:36 (acronyms)
03.25.16, Bill E., Riverview, Fl., (9:36am, female, hit water, died, body found), Pinellas Co EMS scanner traffic says cameras saw her jump. FB11 recovered. Deceased female. Headed to O'Neills Marina.
03.25.16, R., St. Pete, Full first responder contingent + empty car northbound crest.
03.25.16, Craig, Tampa Bay, (9:00 am, female, hit water, died, body found), Female jumper observed by DOT camera. Body found 40 mins later by civilian boat. FD confirmed fatality. Possibility of jumper mentioned on Fox 13 with live traffic cam feed showing FHP behind abandoned car and trooper looking over the wall.
03.25.16, anon, (9:30am), Saw it, was stuck in the backed up traffic as search & rescue and helicopters, police, etc. were looking for the body.
03.25.16, stella, parrish, FL., (9:01am, female, died, body found), bays news 9 reported it this morning. it wasnt on there website but bradenton.com had a report about it. not much information has been released yet.
03.25.16, Ron, Bradenton, FL., (9:00am, female, hit water, died, body found), While fishing the nearby waters we responded to the search area due to an emergrncy radio report from St Pete Coast Guard Station requesting an all vessel assistance reporting a possible person in the water by the center span of the Skyway Bridge. Upon arrival to the West side of the Center Span we began a search pattern, and on our second pass of the area approx 100 yards west of the center span when we discovered a female victim. At that point we notified St Pete Coast Gaurd and signaled the Fire Dept. search vessels that were working an area west of our location. St Pete Fire Dept vessel responded to our location and recovered the victim from the water.
03.29.16, Jane Doe, Tampa, FL DOT pics RE March 25 Jump
thanks also to Jason S., Bradenton, FL., Gary S., Tarpon Springs, and Joe S., Miami
03.25.16, Hillsborough Sheriff, SUICIDE ATTEMPT, SKYWAY BG, 0905, 0907, 0h2m
03.25.16, IONTBfb/iontb.com, Skyway Bridge: Emergency crews atop and below the bridge in search for subject that reportedly jumped. - Update 9:30AM: Victim deceased (female)
03.25.16, bradenton.com, Sunshine Skyway jumper's body recovered,
By JESSICA DE LEON, MANATEE -- The body of woman who jumped off the northbound side of the Sunshine Skyway bridge has been recovered from Tampa Bay, according to officials.
The Coast Guard responded to the call, along with St. Petersburg Fire Rescue and Pinellas County Fire Rescue. St. Petersburg Fire Rescue was first on scene and was able to find the body.
The Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched at 9:01 a.m. after receiving reports of a possible jumper. They arrived on scene at 9:06 a.m.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available. (it will not.)
comment from the article: Carol C., We all know that if someone wants to committ suicide they can find a way. but if we can make it a little harder for them, give them time to think about it. some people have been saved from it and are still glad they are here. we all have bad times. the skyway has been a form of joke for years amongst us locals, like if something goes bad we will say we are going to the sky way (not really, not funny). these people do not want to die they are crying out for help and are not getting it. I personally would love to see the sides of that bridge built up. it scares me, and I avoid it at all costs. (the usual calls for nets and fences. again, this.)
03.28.16, tbo.com, Thanks, Sherri, for making our world better with your work,
By Steve Otto | Tribune staff
Sherri Lynn Newborn, 52, passed away Friday, leaving a husband and two children.
Down here at Mother Trib we remember her as Sherri Ackerman. For years she was a reporter who mostly covered education before being laid off five years ago.
Those are pretty much the facts. Unless you were a friend, you might only remember the byline, although I'm not sure how many of us remember the bylines on news stories that only bother with the facts.
Too much of what passes as news these days is not news at all. It's written by people like me, who cleverly (or not) twist reality to fit their own boxes or agendas. Cable TV and the brave new world of social media are spawning grounds for misinformation and bias.
Sherri was a journalist. Her parameters were the facts of whatever her assignment was. She didn't take the glory road to get her position. She did a dozen odd jobs from waitress to oyster-shucker. She earned her degree at the University of South Florida and at Mother Trib she did everything from night cops to covering baby beauty contests.
Along the way she found her niche — two niches actually — education and children. Which brings us to her problem. She wasn't perfect. It turned out she came to love her beat so much she couldn't shake it even when she had moved on.
Journalists ... I mean real reporters who don't pick their own stories but are shipped out to do the legwork of getting facts from people who aren't inclined to give out much of anything, seem to be slipping away or are being overshadowed by the shouters.
I was one of those who took advantage of Sherri's efforts. She became an expert on the Byzantine education systems in Florida and Hillsborough County. Her stories, gleaned from her sources and hours of sitting through meetings, were a window into the good, bad and the confused in the system.
As a columnist, I could call on her for enough facts to launch into some rant about the failings of the system and leave her to explain to her sources how I'd found something out.
I really didn't know much about her private life, except she had a family she worshipped as much as I'm told they did her. I knew they liked to travel and spend time outdoors. She loved food and every now and then would branch out with a story about a restaurant or some place her family had discovered. I also knew, that like most people in her field she worked long hours, got little credit and practiced the good nuts-and-bolts reporting that we are supposed to be about.
After leaving us, she worked briefly as a correspondent for the Tampa Bay Times. More recently her passion for children and education was finding rewards in more personal writing with an organization called "Step Up For Students.''
Journalists tend to be a close-knit group. Reporters and editors often hang around together, avoiding the people and institutions they report on. These are difficult times in our profession, and losing someone as full of life and passion is devastating.
For the rest of the community, the ones who may have read her stories and not remembered the byline, you have lost someone who cared about your children and the world of education they are put into, and did her best to explain it fairly and with accuracy.
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03.30.16, max b., st. pete., curiously, no mention of cause of death - a missed opportunity to address mental issues that are tragically ignored in our society. (it's no secret the media likes to hide suicide reports. they gloss over suicide, as if it has no bearing on the reality of the subject matter at hand. instead of letting the readers guess how her death occurred, perhaps highlight the self-induced cause and stress the need for mental health improvements and help for depression. that should go a lot further than the "let's not talk about it" mentality we continue to endure and must pretend that it works.)
Sherri Lynn Ackerman Newborn
Newborn family fund: gofundme.com
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obituary: tributes.com • legacy.com
author: redefinedonline.org
from facebook:
• Thomas C., Was fishing around there today and seen all the emergency personnel. It's just sad some people think this is the only way out of a hard time
• Rob S., She's braver than I am. Most say suicide is a cowardly thing. that's a way for cowards to justify not being able to do it. I wish I were brave enough. Anyone who actually does it has tons of respect from me.
• Londa C. S., How sad. Wish she would've reached out for help. People can't see any way through.
• Hanns Jones, For a long time I was sure there was a way to build an electric safety railing system but now I'm not so sure. What a horrible waist for these people throwing thier lives away when I'm certain that many of them could recover from what ever it is that was hurting them so bad.
03.30.16, anon, I was wondering how you identify jumpers. I found your website looking for information because no one will say how my friend died, and I saw that it names her as a person who supposedly jumped last week along with having a picture of her. How do you know that is who it was? I tried looking at the photos of the car, but other cars are blocking it. So, I can't tell if it's hers or not. Are there public records for this kind of thing? I'm just trying to figure out what happened to her. It's really hard not knowing. Thanks... (we are truly sorry for the loss of your friend. we used to sometimes get an identification from the police or media, but any more, we rely on the friends and family of those that choose to step off the bridge. while some people see this website as a heartless reminder of what happened, others find it a source of information and closure they can not find elsewhere. once we get a name, it's often easy to search facebook, obituaries, and the google for more information. we feel that since the departed chose a public venue for their departure, the public has a right to know. more importantly, it reminds everyone that they too may have someone close to them that may be in the same depressed situation. instead of lambasting this site, as is often the case, perhaps more information about suicides would alert people of potential trouble, as well as guide those in need in finding the help that is available to them. in the end, people close to the suicidal need the same closure as if the person died from illness, accident, or even murder. public records are available, but we never go through the hassle or expense of seeking them. we are always appreciative of information submitted to us. we do hope you cope.)
03.03.16: possible save, 8:10am, female
03.03.16, Mallerie K., Tampa, FL., (8:10am, female), Black BMW sitting on southbound shoulder, woman with dark hair sitting in drivers seat. No emergency vehicles were on scene.
03.03.16, Richard H., St. Petersburg, suspicious activity atop the Skyway.
03.06.16, anon, Here's some screenshots of the incident on March 3rd. It is worth noting that they did not dispatch the coast guard or fish and wildlife boats. (one might then deduce that the incident was a suicide save, medical, or vehicle issue.)
01.22.16: more vehicle issues?
01.23.16, Sheena McG., Ruskin, Fl., (01.22.16, 11:30pm), Heading into work at the pier tonight I noticed a car at the very top with the hood up. (Possible distraction for the cameras) I did not see anyone outside the vehicle. Realizing I worked the South pier tonight and not the north I headed back over the bridge and noticed that there was now a state trooper up there with his spot light on the car. Please tell me this isn't another jumper.
01.09.16, IONTBfb/iontb.com, Skyway: Vehicle stopped atop the main span. Unable to locate occupant and engine still warm. Marine assets being deployed along with USCG.
Update: Further investigation seems to indicate that this may be related to a mechanical issue with the vehicle.
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Schaevitz will hold campaign launch event at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at the Chapel Hill Community Center on South Estes Drive. More information is available at rachelforchapelhill.com.
Her campaign, according to the website, is focused on building a "high-functioning collaborative relationship" with UNC that supports and keeps burgeoning student entrepreneurship in Chapel Hill to help diversify the local tax base.
She touted her experience bringing people with different views together to build consensus, collaboration and community involvement.
"Affordable housing should be at the heart of future development, and should be the result of a purposeful process that aligns with a strategic vision for Chapel Hill," she said.
Schaevitz and her husband David Schaevitz, a physician, live in Southbridge with their two young children.


Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine and Hospital, Daegu 700-721, Republic of Korea.
Objective: Exosomes are nanovesicles that are released from normal and tumor cells and are detectable in cell culture supernatant and human biological fluids. Although previous studies have explored exosomes released from cancer cells, little is understood regarding the functions of exosomes released by normal cells. Natural killer (NK) cells display rapid immunity to metastatic or hematological malignancies, and efforts have been undertaken to clinically exploit the antitumor properties of NK cells. However, the characteristics and functions of exosomes derived from NK cells remain unknown. In this study, we explored NK cell-derived exosome-mediated antitumor effects against aggressive melanoma in vitro and in vivo.
Methods: B16F10 cells were transfected with enhanced firefly luciferase (effluc) and thy1.1 genes, and thy1.1-positive cells were immunoselected using microbeads. The resulting B16F10/effluc cells were characterized using reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), western blotting, and luciferase activity assays. Exosomes derived from NK-92MI cells (NK-92 Exo) were isolated by ultracentrifugation and density gradient ultracentrifugation. NK-92 Exo were characterized by transmission electron microscopy and western blotting. We also performed an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to measure cytokines retained in NK-92 Exo cells. The in vitro cytotoxicity of NK-92 Exo against the cancer cells was determined using a bioluminescence imaging system (BLI) and CCK-8 assays. To investigate the possible side effects of NK-92 Exo on healthy cells, we also performed the BLI and CCK-8 assays using the human kidney Phoenix™-Ampho cell line. Flow cytometry and western blotting confirmed that NK-92 Exo induced apoptosis in the B16F10/effluc cells. In vivo, we used a B16F10/effluc cell xenograft model to detect the immunotherapeutic effect of NK-92 Exo. We injected NK-92 Exo into tumors, and tumor growth progression was monitored using the IVIS Lumina imaging system and ultrasound imaging. Tumor mass was monitored after in vivo experiments.
Results: RT-PCR and western blotting confirmed effluc gene expression and protein levels in B16F10/effluc cells. B16F10/effluc activity was found to increase with increasing cell numbers, using BLI assay. For NK-92 Exo characterization, western blotting was performed on both ultracentrifuged and density gradient-isolated exosomes. The results confirmed that NK cell-derived exosomes express two typical exosome proteins, namely CD63 and ALIX. We demonstrated by western blot analysis that NK-92 Exo presented two functional NK proteins, namely perforin and FasL. Moreover, we confirmed the membrane expression of FasL. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay results indicated that NK-92 Exo can secrete tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, which affected the cell proliferation signaling pathway. The antitumor effect of NK-92 Exo against B16F10/effluc cells in vitro was confirmed by BLI (p < 0.001) and CCK-8 assays (p < 0.001). Furthermore, in normal healthy cells, even after 24 h of co-culture, NK-92 Exo did not exhibit significant side effects. In the in vivo experiments, tumors in the vehicle control group were significantly increased, compared with those in the NK-92 Exo-treated group (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The results of the current study suggest that exosomes derived from NK cells exert cytotoxic effects on melanoma cells and thus warrant further development as a potential immunotherapeutic strategy for cancer.


The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) significantly shifts the federal education landscape. Under the new law, State Education Agencies (SEAs) have been granted new authority to re-think the design and implementation of their education systems. In doing so, ESSA encourages them to use "Evidence-Based" strategies, programs, interventions and practices in order to maximize impact.
Strong: At least 1 well-designed and well-implemented experimental study (i.e., randomized).
Moderate: At least 1 well-designed and well-implemented quasi-experimental study (i.e., matched).
Promising: At least 1 well-designed and well-implemented correlational study with statistical controls for selection bias.
Under Evaluation: Demonstrates rationale based on high-quality research or positive evaluation that such activity, strategy, or intervention is likely to improve student outcomes.
The resources below help to further understand the different levels of Evidence-Based practices.
Identifying school improvement and support practices that are Evidence-Based.
Facilitating the redesign of state requirements based on the provisions and opportunities that ESSA allows.
Facilitating stakeholder engagement to ensure that the SEAs receive meaningful feedback and suggestions from all stakeholders.
Identifying best practices that are being implemented in SEAs and LEAs across the country.
The NCC is committed to supporting SEAs not only to meet the requirements of ESSA, but to make the most of the opportunities the new law creates.
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If you want to have it all, then you have to listen to today's episode.
Because I talk about the HAPPINESS FORMULA and the core questions that will change your life, for the better. Today, I'll share 2 formulas with you. One I learned from Tony Robbins, and one that just I've been practicing for years.
2. Where in your life do you want to GROW?
3. Where are your greatest GIFTS?
4. How can you GIVE those gifts away?
What are you grateful for? Who do you love? Who loves you? What are the areas of your life, your body, being, balance, and business, where you're really grateful? Where in your life do you want to grow, body, being, balance or business? Where do you really want more and want to expand? What is your superpower? Where are your greatest gifts? How can you give your gifts away?
Welcome back to another daily dose of greatness quest. Today's subject is about a formula for happiness. I'll call it THE HAPPINESS FORMULA.
And I'm not sure that this is the right title for this episode. But it's the best thing I can come up with this morning. It's about 5am have enough for about an hour, maybe a little bit less than that.
I've had a great conversation with myself this morning. I will talk about that a little bit. But I think you're going to love today's show. Because it's going to give you a formula about how you can have more. Maybe we could also call today HAVING IT ALL, not really sure.
All right. I just mentioned I'm I got up a little bit early this morning. And getting up around 4am. And I have what I call a walk and talk in the morning  .I didn't come up with that title. I heard from Garrett White that he gets up in the morning, talks to himself in the morning and coaches himself.
So I've been doing that lately to try to find insights into how I can get more out of my day have Ivan I want my life. And a couple things came up to me this morning. And I want to share with this little formula with you.
And in order to do that he put blueprint in the two letters BP = LLC life conditions. And it goes on to talk about how when your blueprint is your way you see the world your blueprint is your your formula for what needs to happen in order for you to be happy in this example. And then he said, your life conditions is whether or not that showing up.
And lately I've been walking and talking to myself. And every morning, I focus on gratitude. And I'm thinking about all the things I'm grateful for my life. And that is my body, being, balance and business for four simple categories to look at.
And I've got a great family, and everybody's alive. And everybody's healthy. And that these are life conditions that I really enjoy. You know, my wife is amazing, my daughter's amazing, my new son is amazing, my health is good, I want to come to my body like, and I look at these different things. And the freedom that we have with our finances, and how we're able to spend time with family.
And I look at all these in like, I'm grateful to the nines. And that has not always been my pattern my life conditions. And sometimes then where I was broke or struggling or not in great relationships. And so my blueprint equals life conditions, definitely those things are in play right now. Now, that said, there's a significant amount more growth that I want to accomplish.
So when I look at and measure my life conditions, and my blueprint, I really want to grow and expand those. I think that is our purpose of being here on this planet to grow and give and contribute. And I want to share with you a little bit of an extension of this formula.
There's four words that came up for me today that I think are really powerful in in, I guess, expanding Tony's definition, for simplicity sake that BP = LLC or not, if your blueprint does not equal your life conditions, you might be struggling significantly right now.
And so then you got to change one of two things, either your blueprint, which is your formula, what has to happen in order for you to, you know, be happy. And so it's really shifting meaning. That's one of the most powerful things ever learned from Tony is you can change the meaning of circumstances and what has to happen in order for you to feel a certain way.
Because God, if you've never been to Tony's A Date With Destiny Program, you guys should totally go. It's one of the coolest things I've ever done to help me reprogram my mind. And my results of this just frickin amazing, you've never bad. Tony's initial program, by the way is called Unleash The Power Within that's one of this interview is first intro program.
You gotta go like you guess gotta go invest the time and money to go spend some time with Tony Robbins. It's just it couldn't, you couldn't have a better coach and mentor and whatnot. Amazing. Amazing. Like, you got to check out Tony will transform thing. So let me give you my extension of this. There's a lot of pre game and just sharing with you what Tony gave me rather than my insights.
But here's what I realized. I started off this morning with gratitude. So these are four words that all start with the letter G. And so I started off in the morning with gratitude. And Whoa, does that just frame things really nicely.
Like I was a little lethargic, I got up for something. And I was in bed with my son was a little bit fussy just this morning for a moment or two. So I cuddle with him. And I didn't want to get up out of bed. And so I got up.
And by the time I was a few minutes into my walk and talk, and I'm talking about my gratitude and everything that I'm grateful for. Like, it shifts my walk in my tone and my purpose. And even when I filed my bankruptcy. And when I had lost a lot of things, I stayed very focused on what I call the gift  and focused on what is great about this, what is the gift in this situation.
And just that focus, a shift of meaning just everything like everything is kind of happy, or just because of focus about that so that I give this formula to you. Because it's really helped me like live a great quality of life this up this gratitude piece in the morning. And then when I went to immediately there is like, what am I? How do I want to grow?
So gratitude is a great place to start. I've been focused on that for a long time, and learning how to get better and better at being grateful for everything in my life, even the challenging stuff.
And then I want to focus on growth, like, what am I going to do to grow where I'm at right now?Like, I'm not satisfied with the relationship I have with my wife, I wanted to be significantly better. I'm not satisfied with the success I have in my business or my body. I wanted to be significantly better.
And so that also makes me feel good, because I'm setting new goals for myself that I can go ahead and how can I push myself to grow to become more so that I can give more which we're getting to the next thing, which the next G or that I'm going to come up with is to find my my gifts are for you to find your gifts.
So it's gratitude, growth and gifts. Like what are your gifts? What is your story? superpower? You know, what is it that your greatest at and I think it's our responsibility to discover that I feel like in this sequence, it seems to this come to me.
Now I've got this pattern of being grateful. And I'm like, okay, where do I want to grow? And then what are the gifts that I have that I can give away? So I guess that third, the fourth g here is, what are my gifts? And then how can I give them How can I give them away.
So this is my extension of Tony's blueprint equals life conditions or when it doesn't equal it, you know, you're you get to shift the meaning of of things, you can either change your blueprint or you can change your life conditions, right. It's sometimes easier and more media to change your meaning of the circumstances that you're facing, than it is it takes a little bit of time to often change your life conditions.
Like it takes a little time to lose weight to fill time to make money, you know, if you're if that's your challenge. So I like to shift both. And my focus on adjusting my mindset and beliefs and behaviors is definitely this series of G's. I just gave g words I just gave you.
And the focus of shifting my life conditions are these G words, I just gave you gratitude for someone a great place focusing on how I want to grow and become more searching for and discovering my greatest gifts, that sure I'll sell some things, I need to make sure that I make a profit. And then I am abundant.
But truly my my focus is about finding the gifts that I have. And giving them away, giving them away to as many people who are looking I was looking for. And this lights me up and fires me up. And anyway, that's I could go on.
There's a few other things that I've been focused on lately that I love to share with you. But we'll do those on other episodes of greatness quest. So my challenge for you today, though, is to write these formulas down the blueprint equals life conditions and that equal sign are not equal sign in the middle there, you know whether or not you're happy or not happy with your life condition, whether you're happy, or you want to change them.
And my guess is that you're pretty happy with some of those things in your life. And that you probably want to change some of the others and probably anything that you're really good at right now, you probably like to expand that and become even better at it and have more abundance there because you probably love that stuff. And you want to do more of it.
So hopefully, my little extension formula here of gratitude and growth and gifts and finding a way to better give your gifts will support you and to write those formulas down and turn them into questions. Because really our conversation and communication oftentimes a sequence of questions that we ask any answer.
So the first thing I challenge you to do is, you know, ask the question of what are you grateful for, you know, who do you love? Who loves you? What are the areas of your life, your body, being, balance, and business, where you're really grateful? And what could you be grateful for? And then where in your life do you want to grow body, being, balanced or business? Where do you really want more and want to expand?
And ask an answer these questions, and What is your superpower? And what are your greatest gifts? And like what? How can you find them? in an ask an answer these questions and then the last one is How can you give it away?
I keep looking at my offers of what I have created in my business and and what I'm what I want. I'm giving the marketplace I keep trying to find better ways to communicate my gifts and to give the things that I think are my superpower. My awesomeness come away. We tend to give give, give, like, how can I give better and sharing it with more people?
And sometimes we ask the question, really big questions. You don't get the answer immediately. And that's okay. Like you can spend some time actually asking this question like, ask these questions and keep asking them and ask them day after day, week after week.
And I think what happens is when you dig deeper, for better answers, you you just what you find, like you will seek and you shall find. So keep asking these questions about these gratitude and graphing, giving gifts and see what you find.
And I am just loving the simplicity of simple language and a simple focus to go ahead and become more when I created the whole idea of the greatness quest podcast and TV show. It was because I believed that when my grandfather passed away the meaning of his life.
And what was most important and impactful when he was laying on his deathbed, which, you know, that that he never got out of, I want it was 92 that he was reflecting on his life. And he said, Trevor, here's a formula for living a great quality of life. There was a 92 that's that's pretty good longevity there. And what he gave me was a formula of like, how I can become more.
So the whole idea of greatness quest started with just three simple words BECOME YOUR BEST, like, how can you become your best? How you can compete with you? How you can push yourself and how or more specifically because this means more to me about me is the word I how I can become my death.
And that's what I wish for you, I want you to become your best. I think by asking these, the series of four questions will really support you in getting it and if you give me some feedback on it, I love it.
So if you actually practice this, and you get some insight and you find that this is valuable for you, please share with me the benefit that you get. That would be really fantastic.
So with our social media today, you can do that really easily reach out on any of the channels. I pretty much monitor Facebook more than anything but you can also find me on LinkedIn and YouTube and Instagram going to put a lot more energy towards Instagram here soon.
And so at any rate, that's about it, reach out give me some love and and share with me how this may have helped you are served you that'd be really valuable. And the only thing happy today is to go out and make today magnificent.


Happy Monday everyone. I'm sure that you can tell this is a church outfit- it was our choir uniform for Sunday. Navy and red is a lovely and classic color combo.
Great classic look, and a wonderful hat! Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday.
Thanks Patti. Wearing the hat was actually a necessecity. I really don't like wearing hats.
I just love the idea that your choir does "uniforms" this way ... so much better than the same robes every week! You must have a stylin' choir director.
Very classy outfit, of course. You taste is great ... but ESPECIALLY your hat .... you should always wear a hat. Your face was made to wear a hat above it!!!!
I clicked through just to say that your hat looks fantastic! I'm amused that this is what most of the other comments say as well. I never feel like I can wear hats (I just feel like I don't have the right height head or something), but maybe it's just that I'm not used to seeing myself that way. Because you truly do look lovely with that hat!
you are stylin' love the clutch with your outfit!
Beautiful! The color of the sweater and the hat are perfect on you.


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Ella, 4, faces loss of 'best friend' after 14 dogs die in Saskatoon kennel mishap
Kelsey Friesen said she is still in disbelief after her four-year-old daughter's dog, Kali, was one of the 14 dogs that died in care of Playful Paws Pet Center in Saskatoon.
Kelsey Friesen says she has used Playful Paws Pet Center for years, but recently noticed problems
Victoria Dinh · CBC News · Posted: Sep 11, 2016 2:05 PM CT | Last Updated: September 13, 2016
Kelsey Friesen says that her daughter's dog Kali, left, died while in the care of a Saskatoon kennel. (Submitted by Kelsey Friesen)
It's been a tough weekend for many Saskatoon families after a heat malfunction claimed the lives of 14 dogs staying at a local kennel.
Kelsey Friesen said she is still in disbelief after her four-year-old daughter's dog died at Playful Paws Pet Center, a pet daycare and boarding facility located in the city's Sutherland Industrial area.
14 dogs dead following heat malfunction at Saskatoon kennel
According to a Facebook post published by the kennel, the building's rooftop heating units pushed heat into one of the facility's upstairs kennel rooms. It got so hot that dogs being kept there died overnight.
Kelsey Friesen's four-year-old daughter, Ella, with her dog Kali. (Submitted by Kelsey Friesen)
Friesen was informed on Saturday that Ella's dog, Kali, was one of the 14 dogs.
"It's her best friend and now we have to tell her that her dog is not coming home," she told CBC News.
The catahoula mixed dog had just celebrated its first birthday with their family.
"We brought Kali in on Friday just to burn off some energy because she's just a pup," Friesen said. "We let her stay overnight and we didn't get to pick her up on Saturday."
Friesen explained that she was in B.C. with her daughter when they received the news from her husband in Saskatoon. He was taking care of their five-year-old catahoula bulldog, Nika, during this time. The couple's house is up for sale, so they couldn't leave their pets at home.
"I Facetimed my husband and we told [my daughter] together. It was hard and I don't think it will be real until me and her are back at home and we have to come into an emptier home."
Friesen's husband, Carson, said he had to tell his daughter that Kali "went to sleep and didn't wake up." He said, at that point, Ella clung onto Kelsey and started crying.
The family has yet to receive a direct apology from the kennel.
'Red flags' at the kennel
Friesen said the family had used the services at Playful Paws Pet Center for the past five years.
"At the start we had no complaints. They were amazing. They took such good care of our dogs, but even these last couple, six months we've been kind of seeing some red flags there."
She noted that there had been quite a change in staff during this time.
"It always seemed like they were always understaffed too," she added.
She admitted that this didn't deter her from taking Kali to the kennel, because they had such a great history with the family.
She said her family will take time to clear their heads before deciding if they're going to take any legal action against the kennel. She does, however, want to see the kennel either close its doors or find new ownership.
Kelsey Friesen says Kali had just celebrated her first birthday with the family. (Submitted by Kelsey Friesen)
"Major changes need to happen — not only with this kennel but with every kennel," said Friesen. "These animals are children to people. They are some people's only companion and they need to be cared for just like you would care for a child at a daycare."
In the meantime, she's reaching out to the other pet owners affected by the heat malfunction.
"I think it would be good for everyone to be together and give each other some support."
Victoria Dinh
CBC Saskatoon reporter
Victoria Dinh is a journalist with CBC Saskatoon. She is also a co-host, writer and producer of the CBC investigative podcast, The Pit. Get in touch with Victoria by emailing victoria.dinh@cbc.ca

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6 year old Abigail Arias was just sworn in as an honorary police officer while battling cancer, and the video will make you cry.
Abigail has has been battling Wilms, tumor a type of kidney cancer found in children. Unfortunately, after a long fight, chemo and radiation have not worked and her family is leaving it in God's hands, praying for a miracle.
Abigail's family and doctors decided it was time for her to enjoy life. At Christmastime, Abigail attended the police department's "Pancakes with Santa" event. During the meeting, she expressed that she wanted to become a police officer when she grows up.
Freeport Police Chief Raymond Garivey Jr. decided to make that happen. At her swearing in, Abigail said: "I promise to be kind to others. I promise to help others when they need help. I promise to help my police family at all times for now and forever. I promise to keep fighting bad guys until all of my cancer is gone.
The event was emotional, to say the least.
The police chief said: "Her terrific smile and will to keep fighting 'the bad guys' inside of her — I wanted to make her dream come true," The chief reached out to a company called Cop Stop to get a custom Freeport uniform specially designed for Abigail. Cop Stop donated the uniform to her, along with the duty rig and gun belt.
Abigail was sworn in surrounded by her family and police officers from around the state, bringing the community together and surrounding her with love.


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Q: Angular2 route with both required and optional parameters I need to create a route with both required and optional parameters that will look like this:
/search/chicacgo;place=restaurant;hour=19:00

I want to allow search by any of the following routes:

*

*/search/chicago

*/search/chicago;hours=19:00

*/search/chicago/;place=restaurant
So I've created a route according to documentation:
RouterModule.forRoot([
        { path: 'search/:city/', component: SearchResultsComponent }
])

In order to recieve /search/chicacgo;place=restaurant;hour=19:00 I should call my router like this:
this.router.navigate([
    '/search'. {
        city: 'chicago',
        place: 'restaurant',
        hour: '19:00'
    }
]);

But I receive an error:
Unhandled Promise rejection: Cannot match any routes: 'search;city=chicago;place=restaurant;hour=19:00' ;
How should I do that properly? Is it possible in Angular2 to have both required and optional params not by ?foo=bar query?

A: The solution:
this.router.navigate([
    '/search',
    'chicago',
    {
        place: 'restaurant'
    }
]);

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Pope Francis Age, Height, Weight, Net Worth 2022, Bio, Wiki
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Real Name/Full Name Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Nick Name/Celebrated Name: Pope Francis
Birth Place: Flores, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Date Of Birth/Birthday: 17 December 1936
Age/How Old: 85 years old
Height/How Tall: In Centimetres – 170cm
In Feet and Inches –5′ 7″
Weight: In Kilograms –72 Kg
In Pounds – 158lbs
Eye Color: Light Brown
Parents Name: Father – Mario Jose Bergoglio
Mother – Regina Maria Sivori
Siblings: Yes(4)
School: Wilfred Barón de Los Santos Ángeles
College: Escuela Tecnica Industrial N° 27 Hipólito Yrigoyen, Technical Secondary School
Religion: Roman Catholicism
Nationality: Argentine
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Wife/Spouse Name: N/A
Kids/Children Name: N/A
Profession: Pope of the Roman Catholic Church
Net Worth: $2 million
Pope Francis is known to the world as the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, who in his early life has also worked as a bouncer, janitor and then got trained as a chemist, which earned him a job as a technician in the food science laboratory. It was only after a severe illness when he thought his life had reached its end, but he recovered, and that made him believe in faith, and he joined the Society of Jesus.
Well, how well do you know about Pope Francis? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Pope Francis's net worth in 2022, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you're all set, here is what we know about Pope Francis to date.
Biography and Early Life
Pope Francis was born to Mario Jose Bergoglio and Regina Maria Sivori on 17 December 1936 in Flores, Argentina. His father was an Italian immigrant accountant, and his mother was a housewife who was of north Italian origin; they gave birth to five children, and Pope Francis is the eldest of the five children. As per said by Pope's only living sibling named Maria Elena Bergoglio, they didn't leave Italy for economic reasons, but the sole basis for their escape being the fascist rule of Benito Mussolini.
Pope's other siblings and two nephews died in a road accident, but he has a nephew named Cristina Bergoglio, who is a Madrid-based painter. After his schooling, he spent years working as a bar bouncer and a janitor cleaning floors, but after getting a diploma in chemical technology, he started working in a laboratory.
Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
So, how old is Pope Francis in 2022 and what is his height and weight? Well, Pope Francis's age is 85 years old as of today's date 21st January 2022 having been born on 17 December 1936. Though, he is 5′ 7″ in feet and inches and 170 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 158 lbs in Pound and 72 kg in Kilograms.
Pope Francis completed his schooling from a school of Salesians of Don Bosco in Ramos Mejia, Buenos Aires ,named as Wilfrid Barón de los Santos Ángeles . After this he graduated with a chemical technician's diploma from Escuela Tecnica Industrial N° 27 Hipólito Yrigoyen, as it is prominent it is named after a past Argentine president.
With a chemical technician's degree, he worked for several years in the Hickethier-Bachmann Laboratory. He also holds degrees in subjects like Theology and Philosophy.
Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids
Pope Francis, the first pope from the western hemisphere, the first from South America, and also first from the Jesuit order. The Roman Catholic man has no personal life as such. He is a complete devote to serve his country and takes care of his church.
Although the church does permit them to marry, he took a step back. He decided not to enjoy the exception to the celibacy rule in Catholicism. Although he has been into some severe scandals which involved affairs and women, he never settled for good. He stays single even to this date and focuses just on his career and church.
Is Pope Francis Gay?
Pope Francis is definitely not gay; even he is known to have vehemently opposed same-sex marriage before his election as Pope. The man wishes to stay alone. He has been involved in various scandals, which clearly gives us the idea of him being straight. The man even claims himself to be very straightforward and enjoys the company of a woman.
Pope Francis, the man, has devoted all his life to serving his country. The man loves to be on top. Pope Francis never preferred Donald Trump, the former President of the United States. The supporters of Trump never liked the Pope because of his dislike towards the ex-President. In 2017, there were posters of the Pope circulated around the globe where he complained about the actions against conservative Catholics and claimed that it was hurting his reputation for mercy.
Pope Francis, the Catholic man, has been honored and received several titles and won several awards too. Among the many title and honors, he was the Person of the Year back in 2016 by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals(2015). He requested people to act kinder towards animals.
Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Pope Francis in 2022
Pope Francis Net Worth
As of 2022, Pope Francis, the man, has incurred a total net worth of $2 million to date. We hope that he will earn more in the upcoming years. He is the face internationally and is respected throughout the globe. The man takes no charge in visiting places and maintains a humble attitude and simple lifestyle as a Pope. Francis, I never earned it for money but only for power and respect. He craves affection which he receives in equal return for his hard work for his nation.
Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know
Pope Francis definitely has a nag towards painting. He even enjoys watching movies. His favorite movie is Babette's Feast. His famous city is Buenos Aires. He is an avid reader too. He has many favorite authors, too, like Jorge Luis Borges, Holderlin, Alessandro Manzoni, and J. R. R. Tolkein. He even has a famous actor too named Tita Merello. He is even interested in Tango and enjoys watching it. He admires Chagall's White Crucifixion.
Pope Francis, the man, has no willingness to give away all that he had incurred in the past several years. He remains in his position and power and enjoys his influence in the country. The man is strict with a caring and smiling face towards his country people and internationally. The man remains in motion and immobile from his power.


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Race and the Genetic Revolution Science, Myth, and Culture
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Leading scholars from a range of disciplines, including law, biology, sociology, history, anthropology, and psychology, examine the impact of modern genetics on the concept of race. Does mapping the human genome reconstitute a scientific rationale for long-discredited racial categories? Contributors trace the interplay between genetics and race in forensic DNA databanks, the biology of intelligence, DNA ancestry markers, and racialized medicine. Each essay explores commonly held and unexamined assumptions and misperceptions about race in both science and popular culture. Divided into six major categories, the collection begins with the historical origins and current uses of the concept of…
"race" in science. It follows with an analysis of the role of race in DNA databanks and its reflection of racial disparities in the criminal justice system. Essays then consider the rise of recreational genetics in the form of for-profit testing of genetic ancestry and the introduction of racialized medicine, specifically through an FDA-approved heart drug called BiDil, marketed to African American men. Concluding sections discuss the contradictions between our scientific and cultural understandings of race and the continuing significance of race in educational and criminal justice policy, not to mention the ongoing project of a society that has no use for racial stereotypes.
Introduction: How Science Embraced the Racialization of Human Populations
Science And Race: Historical And Evolutionary Perspectives
A Short History of the Race ConceptvMichael Yudell
Natural Selection, the Human Genome, and the Idea of Race
Forensic Dna Databases, Race, And The Criminal Justice System
Racial Disparities in Databanking of DNA Profiles
Prejudice, Stigma, and DNA Databases
Ancestry Testing
Ancestry Testing and Dna: Uses, Limits, and Caveat Emptor
Can Dna "Witness" Race? Forensic Uses of an Imperfect Ancestry Testing Technology
Racialized Medicine
BiDil and Racialized Medicine
Evolutionary "Versus Racial Medicine: Why It Matters
Intelligence and Race
Myth and Mystification: The Science of Race and IQ
Intelligence, Race, and Genetics
Contemporary Culture, Race, And Genetics
The Elusive Variability of Race
Race, Genetics, and the Regulatory Need for Race Impact Assessments
Conclusion: Toward a Remedy for the Social Consequences of Racial Myths