Hello I'm D. Noonan, Bryce's wife I can't even express how disgusted I am with the parole board and the government overall in regards to juvenile offenders. I'm a law abiding citizen paying taxes to a government that has no idea in spending it productively. I met my husband 8 years ago, and we became friends as our relationship developed I realized how sincere he was, and how truly remorseful he had become. The young 17year old boy, mentally and physically abused committed a horrific crime, and has taken full responsiblity for his actions. He has truly changed himself, not just him but some of the other inmates I have come in contact with. We didn't get married until 2010, Bryce after receiving his initial set back, unselfishly decided that we needed to disconnect because he wanted the best for me, he wanted me to enjoy life and it's experiences. It was a long two years I never forgot him. We reconnected late 2009 and it was agreed that neither one of us ever wanted to be apart again. We were married the following August, and have been going strong ever since. Upon Bryce's second parole hearing, I was appalled and disgusted with the outcome. How can he get a initial 4 year set back and then a 5? It was absurd and clear to me that not only was Bryce paying the price for Cinelli's actions but every other inmate who had hope of going home. I wrote the parole board, the commissioner, and the governor and it got me no were. Yes, Bryce did mention my battle with Cancer, and it was a life battle that I would of given up had it not been for him and our boys. Yes, our boys although my children aren't biologically his, he talks to them everyday and they visit with him once a month which is more then their own father. He offers discipline advice and how to properly raise them, in hopes that they will one day be good citizen's. No one can understand the thought process behind a mentally and physically abused juvenile, I say this because how would the parole board react if one of their own loved one's stumble upon this misfortune? I would have to say they would not be so heartless. They had no problem having Bryce and I along with our families wait a year before they slapped him with a five year set back... I'm not sure how these individuals can make decisions like this in one meeting. Why not use the tax payers money and get to know some of these guys, spend time with them. I understand that public safety is in question, but how can you determine someone to be a threat in one meeting with them...Impossible! Unsure of the road to come, I will always support juvenile reform not because of Bryce but because juveniles are incapable of making logical decisions. Because locking them up isn't a easy fix, it's a waste of money. Money that can be used to help such individual's who are rehabilitated lead productive lives willing to show the community that they are worthy of this.
My Beloved Six, I'm feeling pretty bad. I'm not certain how I am going to handle this and what I am going to do, if anything to get through this. Besides being medically I'll, I'm feeling like crap. I'm waiting for the results from background checks and then drug testing. At least I know I'll pass them. After that it is just getting hours. I'll fill you in at a later time. I LOVE YOU, you are my heart and soul. I miss you like crazzeeeeee. Always and forever, your Zahra
Hi Jennifer! I think it's really courageous of you to forgive these people. And I agree that we should just leave it all up to God. Wishing you complete inner healing and a happy heart always...
Hey Rob, I just read your blog and then re-read it. Prison to the outside world is confusing to the outsider. We're either told it's a violent, predatory world or else it's a place of extreme boredom where the days seem like years. Being in your prime right now probably helps with the safety issues, but what you said about the 80-year-old being attacked is crazy. I can't believe they don't have separate facilities for the older inmates. The only view I see of prison life is a show on the weekends called "Lock-Up" on MSNBC, but then again that's probably heavily edited to make the "boring times" seem more interesting. It seems like a good decision to focus on the legal stuff now, because situations can always change, and you want to be ready. Although it is probably depressing as hell in your situation, it seems like you do have family and friends who have stayed by you, and hopefully will continue to write, call and visit you. I know there are many inmates who have lost everyone, so you are still ahead of the game, though it may not seem that way. Anyway, I hope your daughter has a nice birthday. Take care, Bill.
Thanks for sharing Troy. You are not alone. I think about you often and share your story with my mom and some friends. You write very well. Please continue to do so. It seems like you've had it really rough growing up. I'm sorry. Like many of Black youth it's like you never had a chance. Your story could really help out some young kids today that are headed down the wrong path if they could talk to you or read this. I'll be writing you soon. -Gabrielle
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I met my husband 8 years ago, and we became friends as our relationship developed I realized how sincere he was, and how truly remorseful he had become. The young 17year old boy, mentally and physically abused committed a horrific crime, and has taken full responsiblity for his actions. He has truly changed himself, not just him but some of the other inmates I have come in contact with. We didn't get married until 2010, Bryce after receiving his initial set back, unselfishly decided that we needed to disconnect because he wanted the best for me, he wanted me to enjoy life and it's experiences. It was a long two years I never forgot him. We reconnected late 2009 and it was agreed that neither one of us ever wanted to be apart again. We were married the following August, and have been going strong ever since. Upon Bryce's second parole hearing, I was appalled and disgusted with the outcome. How can he get a initial 4 year set back and then a 5? It was absurd and clear to me that not only was Bryce paying the price for Cinelli's actions but every other inmate who had hope of going home. I wrote the parole board, the commissioner, and the governor and it got me no were. Yes, Bryce did mention my battle with Cancer, and it was a life battle that I would of given up had it not been for him and our boys. Yes, our boys although my children aren't biologically his, he talks to them everyday and they visit with him once a month which is more then their own father. He offers discipline advice and how to properly raise them, in hopes that they will one day be good citizen's.
No one can understand the thought process behind a mentally and physically abused juvenile, I say this because how would the parole board react if one of their own loved one's stumble upon this misfortune? I would have to say they would not be so heartless. They had no problem having Bryce and I along with our families wait a year before they slapped him with a five year set back...
I'm not sure how these individuals can make decisions like this in one meeting. Why not use the tax payers money and get to know some of these guys, spend time with them. I understand that public safety is in question, but how can you determine someone to be a threat in one meeting with them...Impossible!
Unsure of the road to come, I will always support juvenile reform not because of Bryce but because juveniles are incapable of making logical decisions. Because locking them up isn't a easy fix, it's a waste of money. Money that can be used to help such individual's who are rehabilitated lead productive lives willing to show the community that they are worthy of this.
I'm feeling pretty bad. I'm not certain how I am going to handle this and what I am going to do, if anything to get through this. Besides being medically I'll, I'm feeling like crap. I'm waiting for the results from background checks and then drug testing. At least I know I'll pass them. After that it is just getting hours. I'll fill you in at a later time. I LOVE YOU, you are my heart and soul.
I miss you like crazzeeeeee.
Always and forever, your Zahra
I just read your blog and then re-read it. Prison to the outside world is confusing to the outsider. We're either told it's a violent, predatory world or else it's a place of extreme boredom where the days seem like years. Being in your prime right now probably helps with the safety issues, but what you said about the 80-year-old being attacked is crazy. I can't believe they don't have separate facilities for the older inmates. The only view I see of prison life is a show on the weekends called "Lock-Up" on MSNBC, but then again that's probably heavily edited to make the "boring times" seem more interesting.
It seems like a good decision to focus on the legal stuff now, because situations can always change, and you want to be ready. Although it is probably depressing as hell in your situation, it seems like you do have family and friends who have stayed by you, and hopefully will continue to write, call and visit you. I know there are many inmates who have lost everyone, so you are still ahead of the game, though it may not seem that way.
Anyway, I hope your daughter has a nice birthday. Take care, Bill.
-Gabrielle