fracas

I am praying for Megan and her family during this tragic time. I pray that the monsters are dealt with appropriately and in a timely fashion so that the Lord can help Megan move on with her life and move on with her healing, which I know will take time.

Megan,

My heart goes out to you.. I am so devastated that any human being could disrespect in such an animalistic way. You are a strong woman to endure what you have the last several weeks. My heart breaks and I would just love to hug you tight. I want to tell you I am so sorry this occured.

Fracas
Megan I wish you recover from this ordeal. Your mind will store the detail but life will go on, enjoy what you can. There are good people too, just as there are wicked.
From the UK
winslie

Megan,

I feel so horrible for what you had to endure because of stupidy, ignorance and racism. It’s a shame that in 2007 these hateful things still occur and that you had to be a victim of such a nasty vicious crime.

I hope that when you heal, that you realize that this world is not full of monsters like the ones that did this to you, but there are good people that care about you and hope that your body, mind and spirit can recover from this and live you life to it’s fullest.

My prayers are with you and your family.

Much Love,
Reggie
Michigan USA

Why does America pretend to be so appalled at this crime? Can anyone tell me why we didn’t see Megan’s pictures posted all over CNN, Fox and every other local channel from here to England as we do for so many missing white woman and child from here to Sweden. Don’t get me wrong I am not apathetic to anyone who is missing and or abducted but how long will black women and children be ignored and and have their lives invalidated by the media and justice system? Had a story been run maybe Ms. Williams would not have had to endure this torture for an entire week. My prayers are with Megan and her family, I hope she realizes that out of everything, even something this horrible, God can turn it all around for his glory.
Peace, blessings and Love
Sabrathia

Dear Megan, God’s precious child-
I pray for you and your recovery both physical and mental. I hope knowing that these evil thugs will be put away and prosecuted for this heinous crime will comfort you and your family. I am white and I do not hate you. In fact, I love you. You are lucky to have such a loving mother. You are in our prayers. I am writing to the prosecutor/judge to seek the stiffest punishment for their acts. Peace be with you!

dear megan
my heart breaks for you and the pain you have endured. I am so sorry that this happened and I wish you all the strength in the world to overcome such an experience

When I heard about this terrible, sick act upon another human being I cried. When I saw the CNN video of the mother being interviewed I really cried. I watched that video several times. I could not believe how sadistic those people are.

I can only imagine what it was like for that poor young woman to endure all that she did for a week, not knowing she would live to tell her story.

I made my 8 year old daughter and 15 year old son watch the video so they could see what a parent goes through after learning her child has been tortured. I also explained to them everyone that smiles and laughs with you isn’t necessarily your friend and people in this world can be so cruel to others.

My heart goes out to the daughter,mother and family.

i am so sorry about what you had to endure. you did not deserve for anyone to violate your body at all. god is with you, and it is a miracle that you survived. we are amazed by your strength. i pray that the lord will shower his most powerful blessings on you and your family. so much that the rest of your life will be filled with happiness and joy.

Dear Megan,

I know that you know there is a GOD because if there weren’t you wouldn’t be here. So thank him every chance you get. The people that inflicted you with so much pain and torture will have to answer to GOD for their wrongdoings. I hope and pray that you come out on top physically, mentally, and spiritually. God bless you and your family.

I am concerned about the invocation to any god.
This is probably the wrong place to voice them.

Where was the so called god when Megan was going through her ordeal!
Or is Megan supposed to suffer like JOB so she can utter significant praise to a deity that abondoned her.

I know people who believe are sincere in their blessing and that is worth more than a call to a non existent deity.

Megan’s mental welfare is the issue and her well being is our desire.

Please note that this is a place to leave comments of support, care and encouragement, not enter into philosophical or political debate.

The intent of the post is so that in the future when she googles her own name (as most people do from time to time) she finds not just a plethora of news reports to remind her of how the world has vermin in it, but a list of wonderful and thoughtful messages from people who really did care and want her to know the world is full of good people too, and that the good people cared about her even though we’ve never met her.

I don’t care what anyone’s religious or political beliefs are. In the scope of what I’m asking… it doesn’t matter.

A prayer from a praying person is a kindness. A non-praying person leaving a message of care and concern is also a kindness and that’s the point. No one is trying to convert anyone, and the only reason people who pray leave prayers here isn’t to impose that on her, but rather to do a kindness in the way they know.For a believer, there is no higher kindness than to pray on someone’s behalf and that is all it is. I know that as a believer, if I want to do the most important and worthy thing I can do for someone, it means I say a prayer for them because that’s how I show the extent of my caring for them or about them. Were I a non-believer, my method would be different but no less genuine.

Anyone choosing to turn this into any kind of debate or argument over faith and/or politics, or leaving their own jaded opinions on faith and/or politics, simply didn’t understand the point of this post and these messages.
I suggest everyone who feels a need to debate in this post, should just bloody well understand that this isn’t about them or their opinions.

I am pleased and happy to accept well wishes and kindnesses and loving thoughts from anyone, in any way they know how to express kindness best. The key word there is KINDNESS. If you’re expressing otherwise, I’ll be deleting you because this isn’t about you or your opinions.

Dear Child, God Bless and Keep you and your family. I cannot imagine the emotional and physical pain you are suffering. If these animals do not receive a hate crime charge, shame on America. The world is looking in horror. This horrific attack on a girl is proof we are in the End Times. satan is ruling this world, just take a look around you. His evilness is everywhere, his hate, cruelty at it’s apex.Those of you who have not accepted Christ, tomorrow may be too late.It is also my prayer Jesus comes soon, and I have a selfish reason. I don’t ever want to hear something this horrible again in my lifetime.
Come soon, Lord Jesus!

Thank God for giving Megan the strength to get to the door before her captor that was sitting on the steps lieing to the police that she was alone was able to get up and close the door which is why i suspect she moved to the door while talking to the officer. My family is praying for Megan. When she is released she needs to be watched because I fear the two missing people in the case the one who drove her there may attempt to seek revenge or there may be others to watch out for. I can not understand how some people can think racism is a thing of the past when episodes are occurring like this throughout the US. There is the Jena 6, then noose hung at the University of Myld, the Scotsboro Boys and countless other Blacks that have been attacked in recent periods as well as incarcerated unjustly. Racial profiling has never gone away either the NJ State Troopers were just the edge of the iceberg. There is racial profiling in every town in NJ and other places as well. I appalled that Bush has said nothing where Conalesa now on another shoe binge? Is he going to say what he said about La that no one told him I say WE NEED HARSHER PENALTIES most sex offenders don’t even run the risk of general population and if these inbred perverse trash do go to prison they will probably in protective custody.

I am very sorry for what these (poor excuse for human beings) have done to you!! God, my heart goes out to you.

God is a good God and through him all things are possible.

You and your family will be in my prayers.

One last note: I admire your strength also because after all those horrific things they did to you, YOU SURVIVED. So you see (to those who still have that wicked mentality), no matter what they do, they can’t hurt us as long as we stand in numbers. There is strength in numbers and that will never change. They couldn’t get rid of us then, we are definitely not going anywhere now.

God Bless

Fracas
Do apologise and agree with your thoughts.

(Honestly, read the comments, seems most people are having trouble with simply wishing kindness without going over the edge. Your taking the time to leave this thought shows me you’re truly a good egg!

Thanks again for your support and your kindness. -Fracas)

I hope they get the worse punishment they can. White trash.

Dear Megan,

Hard to find words.
I am so ashamed that we, people, can act worse than wild beasts.
I am absolutely shocked by this story, and I wish it never happened. So very sorry you had to go trough this, these people actually deserve the same treatment, or worse.
Guess their hearts turnes to black a long time ago, and the reasons are probably obvious. But these suckers sink into their own bile, and never pick up their lives properly.
They probably mistreat their own children.

My girl I wish you ALL the best there is possible in this miserable world so full of deep hate.
You still have a future, don’t ever forget that!

PEACE!

D. Mulders
29 years old, Bouches-du-Rhone, France

Just also want to say that some of your comments here really touch my heart and I thank you for being so respectful of my wishes for this thread.

Dear Megan,
I cannot imagine what struggles lay ahead of you on your road to recovery. I pray that you will be confident in the words of your dear mother and know that the Lord can heal all pain and He can bring you through all of this, stronger than you were before. You have prayers coming from all over the world right now and millions of people thinking about you and hoping that you recover not only physically, but emotionally, as well. You are a strong-willed, beautiful young woman and the fact that you survived this horrendous ordeal is proof that God has plans for you. God Bless you and your family and provide you all with the love and comfort you need right now. (Hug)

Dear Megan,

I can’t begin to tell you how awful I have felt since reading your story. I am sickened and heart broken that anyone would have to endure what you have been through. As a white woman and mother of a bi-racial child, it shakes me to the core to think that attrociites like this still happen because of skin color. I will pray for you and your healing. I will pray that the disgusting animals that did this to you will get what they deserve in this lifetime. We all know they will in death.

Please know that you have an army of people, of all races, religion, ethnicities who’s hearts bleed for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Stephanie
SLC, UT

please post how we can directly get money to megan to assist with her recovery (medical, emotional, etc.), and / or notify us as to any other needs we can help her meet. my heart is BROKEN over this - i am praying, but I’d like to do a little something more tangible!

karen
colorado

please post how we can directly get money to megan to assist with her recovery (medical, emotional, etc.), and / or notify us as to any other needs we can help her meet. my heart is BROKEN over this - i am praying, but I’d like to do a little something more tangible!

karen
colorado

( The only fund I could find information on was this one at http://blackandmissing.blogspot.com/2007/09/megan-williams-fund.html Keep in mind that it is not official, has not been proven to have anything to do with the family, nor does the blogger give any proof of how funds collected will ever get to the family. If it were me, I’d wait for something more official. I’ll post it if I learn about it. -Fracas)

Megan,
I pray that God is with you and your family during this time. Be strong, pray, and take it one day at a time to get you through this horrible ordeal. I’m very sorry this happened to you as it should NEVER happen to any human being. I just wanted you to know, people here in VA are very upset and hope that the trailer park trash get the maximum sentence…LIFE w/o parole! As the woman said earlier, all races (white, asian, hispanic,.. etc.) are all behind you and your family. Just wanted you to know, we are all thinking about you and are praying for JUSTICE, but most of all, that GOD is your guiding light through this very dark time.

Kristi in VA

Megan~
I read the story this morning, and I am shocked that a actual human being could do this to someone. I cant express enough how sorry I am that you went through this. You are in our prayers and I hope that you are able to physically and mentally recover from this tragedy.

Dear Megan,

First and foremost I want to thank you for being such a strong BLACK WOMAN, not many people are survivors, but indeed you are. I pray to GOD that he allows your Mind, Body, and Spirit, be whole again and not only recover but be a better person than before. I commend you for being so strong minded. I commend you for being who you are. I pray for you and your family, I pray that you seek peace within. I know that it must be hard for you, but when GOD closes a Door…you better believe he OPENS not just 1 window…but he OPENS many. MY SISTER…MY BLOOD… MY NEIGHBOR…WOMAN OF COLOR…MY BEAUTIFUL LADY… When you hurt I hurt… when your down… I’m down… We must stick together… we must love one another… all we have is EACH OTHER… we are one in the same skin… I send my Prayers… My Love… and much Success!

-Ms. Allen
A Strong Black Sister

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYS IT WAYS GOD THAT GOT YOU TO THAT DOOR AND GOD WILL MAKE THEM ALL PAY FOR WHAT THEY DID TO YOU SO KEEP YOUR HEAD UP MEGAN AND GOD WILL DO THE REST.

It’s truly amazing that this horrifying story was swept under the rug almost as quickly as it was reported. AND, in the limited press that this story received, not once did you see the word “savages” applied to the white filth who attacked this young woman. Had the perpetrators been Black, most assuredly the term would have been used. It is also unfortunate that of some of our Black men have yet to realize that this case deserves just as much coverage as the Jena 6. Oh, and don’t think I haven’t noticed that so-called feminist white women are, as usual, conspicuously absent when a sex crime involves a Black woman. When a white woman was attacked while running through Central Park at night you never heard the end of it.

A radio station has taken up a collection for Ms. Williams. Mike Agnello at the West Virginia Radio Corporation on Virginia Street in Charleston, WV. I don’t know the exact address yet.

Megan, I hope you find the help and strength to overcome this ordeal and horriable crime that has happened to you !! Thank goodness the police took heed to the person who got you help. I believe angels were with you !! Be strong Megan allow love to flow in your heart, mind, body and sole so you can be a beacon to others.

Megan, these people will pay for what they did to you. They are not human.

My prayers are with you every day. Justice will prevail!

Dear Megan, I have been holding you in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so incredibly touched by you and your families courage on speaking to the public at this time. Your will and ability to survive is to be recognized and praised. Because of your strength, and an anonymous tip, the demented family that did this will not get away with it ever again. With all that said, I fervently wish, you never experienced this.
With heartfelt respect and prayers for your well being,
Hazel.

36,453 People Rally on Facebook in Support of West Virginia Torture Victim Megan Williams

Great article.
http://newstrain.com/2007/09/27/36453-people-rally-on-facebook-in-support-of-wva-torture-victim-megan-willis/

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/the-megan-williams-case.html

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! SIGN THE PETITION!

Megan, what don’t kill you makes you stronger. This was a tragic thing that happened to you but they will be much better things in your future. It kills me to see that we are still living in a world like this, where everybody knows the latest story about Britney Spears but nobody knows YOUR story. I will make sure that your story is heard all over the world. Know that we are and will be supporting and paraying for you and your family. May God Bless You!

Onelia

There are no words that can express the disgust how I feel about this situation. My thoughts and prayers are with the Williams family 100% I can only hope that God will take this situatuion in his hands and punish these people who have done these things as well as punish the people who believe that their actions were acceptable. I just ask God to watch over the Williams family and cover them in his blood, protect their family from anymore harm. In jesus name we pray. Amen

Dearest Megan,
I am glad to have found a site to give support and encouragement because every website I have found revolves around the horror of the experience. I agree what has happened is unbelievably inhuman but above all what is most important is to tell you that you are an amazing person. I send you all my love and I know you will with time be able to heal emotionally. I hope you have all the neccessary resources around you to help you with what you have lived. I pray for you to stay strong through this process of healing.

Catherine 21 quebec

I don’t know you, but I love you so so so very much, Megan. It really broke my heart to hear your story, which had an extremely powerful & profound effect on me. Touched me to the core my soul. The Lord has truly saved you, I thank him so much for that. I believe with all my heart that he will keep you and he will keep you safe. I have prayed and will continue to pray for you and your family.
There is something about you, Megan, that is meant to survive, something so special that no one can ever take away - keep believing that and never ever lose hope. Your mother is a very smart, very strong woman, God bless both of your parents for their bravery and courage. Megan, heal and believe because your purpose is not finished yet. I will carry you in my heart.

- Lauren

i will sadly admit that i have yet to hear your story Megan. now that i have i am truly and deeply sad. the tears i shed in my prayers will be for you and your family. no one can understand your situation but you, but there are many of us out here wanting you to know that we are thinking of you. ”what does not kill us or break us can make us stronger”. that’s the best i can do in saying something helpful. be strong sweetheart. don’t let what happened to you break you. be better than them, because you already are. God’s blessings to you.

Megan,
As I read the article on the injustice against you, I was in shock to know that such a thing could happen. I can’t even begin to imagine the horror and pain you went through, and I’m sorry that empathy isn’t even enough as it is something so un-imaginable. Even though we may never meet in this world, I hope that one day I will be able to see you in heaven and be able to meet someone of your courage and strength.

I pray for love and redemption upon you today. That Christ will redeem you and make you shameless. That He may lift you up and call upon you as His wonderful child and wrap His love around you. Just know, Megan, that God never meant for this to happen to you. I don’t think anyone can explain why something like this could of happened. But know that your strength and courage throughout it all has been an encouragement to me.

I can say with truth that there are many people today that share a love for you. That are hoping the best of recoveries for you, and wished in someway there could be something they could do for you. We can only hope that one day if you were to read these messages that you will be in someway encouraged and blessed.

Live on and strive for Christ, and may His peace transcend all your understanding.

With love and hope,
Ricky

Dear Megan,

I am so sorry about what happened to you. You have been so strong, you are a survivor and you are going to make it through this. I hope you have a restful recovery and that all your wounds heal. I pray that you will become a strong woman and a beacon of light to help and empower other women. You are in my prayers.

Please take care.

Much love,

Noor

Dear Megan,

There are no words to express to you how much I hope you can continue to be strong and move on to live a happy life.

I hope that the other inmates make the rest of those ba$t@rd$ lives a living he!!

I just found out about what happened from a Facebook group and I can’t believe it. There has been no media attention here in NYC- I know toooo much about Britney F’n Spears but nothing about your story and I am disgusted at the media for ignoring such an important issue in favor of petty trivia. I am absolutely OUTRAGED at what has occurred and I have messaged all my friends about it- some are politically active so I hope some good comes of it.

Beth

Sending my thoughts and prayers to u and ur family. God bless.

Thank you again, to all who’ve been leaving such kind comments here. Plans for the images are waiting for someone special; I’ll keep you updated.

I live in the UK and I was utterly horrified by the account of Megan’s dreadful harrowing ordeal.
I am filled with admiration for her endurance and her courage in allowing her case to be publicised to bring to light such outrageously inhuman abuse.
I find it hard to believe there was reluctance to report this ugly event, everyone should know that such things can still happen in a supposedly civilised society.
Thank you for being such a wonderful example of bravery and dignity in a terrible world.
I have every confidence that you have the fortitude needed to ensure there is a fitting punishment for all your tormentors.
The best wishes of everyone of every nationality who hears about what you have undergone will be with you.

I’m so so sorry that this has happened to you and pray that you get through this.

I truly deeply hope that you shall emerge strong, realizing that humanity isn’t all bad and that there are many who are willing to fight for you. You are not alone.

God bless you.

Dear Megan,

I dont know if u know anything about this site or if anyone’s giving u notice about this site but if u read these notes they’re very touching. But i want to stop by and send MY dearest and deepest regards and sympathy to u. I dont know u and u dont know me but i do wanna tell u to stay a very strong woman. I know u went thru hell and its goin to take a while for u to get thru this ordeal but with ur faith in God and strong beliefs u WILL get thru this. I want u to know that i luv u babygirl and to stay strong and dont stop living and movin on ok. There’s a song out by this guy name Raheem DeVaughn and he has a new song out call “Woman” if u’ve heard it i want u to know its a dedication from me 2 u ok. Stay strong ok sweety!!!

megan,
As I read your story my heart truely breaks for you. You are such a strong and a beautiful, beautiful girl and i wish and pray for God to grant you even more strength then you have now. I pray He heals your heart. I am ashamed to live in such a world with people like this but also proud that there is people like you. Who have faith and know that they will be okay. i believe you are an AMAZING girl. May God Bless You Always, Megan.

Stay Strong.

Megan,

I am terribly sorry this happened to you. I hope that with each passing day you become stronger and are able to cope with what has happened to you. May God be a comfort to you and your family through this.

God bless you.

Megan…just want to encourage you to allow God to bring complete healing in your life!!!! Even after a horrific ordeal such as this one, Christ is MORE than able to heal you physically, spriritually, mentally, and emotionally, and even give you a heart of forgiveness toward the cowardly people who did this to you!!! I will continue to search for updates on how you are and hope to see a smiling face from you soon!!! God bless you sis!!!

PEACE

Megan,

I have no idea what to say, but I wish you only sunny days and laughter for the rest of your life. Oh, and only the best hamburgers too! Mmmm…. hamburgers….

I’m not trying to belittle my wishes, just hoping you smiled. :) hamburgers always make me smile…

I hope you’re not a vegetarian.

I also hope for only the best in life for you. If you’re ever in New York City, email me. I’ll take you for the best hamburger in the city. I promise.

Much love,
brian
baronson44@yahoo.com

get better.

Dear Megan,
I truely am sorry for what happened to you. What you went through I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. However, you are alive and that is something to be very thankful for. I understand that life will be incredibly hard from now on, but it will get better, even if just minorly.

These people will get what they deserve if not from the legal system then from a higher force which is much stronger.

May you recover well, and feel better. We are all with you and wish only the best for you.

Connie.

Hey Megan, I’m a striving reporter from NY and I wrote something in my school newspaper about you-basically how the media fails to cover certain criminal acts, something I don’t want to get into, and I’m sorry you are a part of such a sad realization regarding the media.

I pray for you, despite all this, I hope, I just hope you can see the good in humanity, as small of a group of good people there are, please see that.

You are such a survivor, such a hero, I know I wouldn’t have been as strong…may you and your family stay strong. On behalf of my family, we wish you peace.

Stacey

Megan, you’ve been done a great wrong. I am both shocked and angry that you, or any human being… even living creature, could be put through what you were. Nothing I could say would do this justice. My only hopes are that you are able to recover well and that those responsible will be brought to justice. Please be strong, and I wish you the best. You are in my prayers.

Megan, my heart goes out to you. I am truly sorry that you had to experience such hardship. I hope and pray that you will recover quickly and that justice will be served to those responsible.

I make this promise to you on this day, Monday, October 15,2007. That I will take this to the media and your story will be heard. This proves the racism has not ended and only being hidden. Let that have been a white girl or woman the story would have probaly been shown on billboards right now. My heart and prayers go out to you. you are a amazing strong black beautiful woman.

Megan, my thoughts and prayers are with you. NO ONE deserves to go through the pain you endured. I can not believe that there is such hatred still in our world today. I have a sister named Megan who is 20 as well, and I could never imagine this happeneing to someone her age.
I know you are a such beautiful women and I am praying for you everyday. My school community is setting up a fundraiser to send you and your family some money to help you out in any way possible during this awful time in your life. Our school is wearing ribbons in our hair and on our uniform skirts everyday as we constantly pray for and support you. Stay strong Megan. We love you!

I read article online and my heart aches for you. You must be the strongest, bravest person I have ever read about. I believe that hell is a very real place and that the animals that did this to you have reserved seats to spend eternity burning for what they did to you.

Megan,

You have endured the endurable. No one should have to experience what you did. But I wanted to tell you that you are loved by the world over. Anyone who’s read this story loves you. Your family, everyone on this site. me, we all love you and our prayers go out to you. I pray for your full recovery and wish you a promising future.

Keep strong, Megan, but remember that if you are weak, the Lord and those you love will always be there for you, as well as countless others who will never forget you. Don’t ever give up on your recovery. Your life will never be the same, but you can push on through the pain to grow and become something more amazing and beautiful through it. Never forget you ARE worth love, hope, and compassion, even if you don’t always feel like you are. Love, prayers, and best wishes. -Liz

Hi Megan. Like everyone else, I am sorry that we still have people portending to be humans, and American at that, who can treat people as you were treated. Please know that there are many more people out here who love you. You are worthy and dignified. You are strength, and you are God’s creature. You will come through this even more perfect than you already were.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers, and the thoughts and prayers of millions of others. ~Pamela

Dear Megan,
Like so many others I am awed by your will. So many would have given up, know how strong of a woman you are to live! I am in prayer for you and your family. I don’t know if you read the Bible but I have a word to share with you it is from the book of Acts chapter 14 verse 19-20: ” Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, thinking he was dead. 20 But as the believers[a] gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town.” These people were not good. They tried to kill Paul for sharing what he knew about Jesus. It must have been painful to have stones thrown at his body until he slumped to the ground bloody. But although they thought him dead, he did NOT die. He went on to share the word of God with the world and because of Paul the church is the size it is today. And so I look to you Megan. These vile people wanted you dead. They probably think they killed you on the inside, but I know it is not so. I know you will go on to make a difference this world will never forget. There is a reason you lived. Know we all stand with you in love and support.

Megan,
You are so strong, you survived, keep going! You made it. Please feel better. So many people out there are routing for you. I am one of them. Strive towards the future, work with others, and remember, you’re a survivor. Take care, and please be ok!
With love,
Brittany

Megan,

I am praying for you and your family. What those people did to you is too horrible to imagine. But you SURVIVED. They could not destroy you.

May God bless you as you recover. There are many of us out here who are praying for you and believing that God will grant you peace and will strengthen you physically and spiritually.

Rest and concentrate on getting better. Justice will come to those who harmed you one day–God will see to that.

Jes

Megan, I cannot for the life of me understand how twisted someone could be to do what was done to you.

You deserve to be treated with respect and love.
You deserve to be treated with respect and love.
You deserve to be treated with respect and love.
You deserve to be treated with respect and love.
You deserve to be treated with respect and love.
You deserve to be treated with respect and love.
You deserve to be treated with respect and love.

I am sorry this has happened, and my heart aches for you. God bless.

You have the love and support of all the world. We are sorry for what happened and it is most unfortunate. may Allah bless you now and forever

Megan, This ordeal you went through is so horrific to my mind. I have 3 daughters and oldest is Meggan, she is in the military but anyways I just wanted you to know you have my prayers and I hope these low lifes get their passage straight to hell….you hold up your head and you be strong and never forget that God made you a sweet lady and you will always be strong in your heart. I been through alot in my life myself sometimes i wander about people no matter who they are why they could be so cruel and then I talk to god because he is my main comfort. There needs to be very strict laws especially when it comes to racism or any awful crimes of humanity in our nation…I’m so outraged and cannot help but hurt for you so please you are never alone okay…you have a friend in me and you can contact me anytime you need too at swytpea4@aol.com and I will help you anyway possible because I was victimized throughout my life and I know the pain you must feel and I’d like to be your friend and if you need anything let me know I will mail it to your mother or you however you need….I’m a nurses aide and I can help you learn everything you need. I got my CNA without my G.E.D. and if I can I kn ow you can. The best love to healing is to help others so nursing would be wonderful for you to achieve…..forever will be a friend for you, Donna

Megan,
My heart and greatest sympathies go out to you. It breaks my heart to know that there are monsters out there that are capable of doing such things. I am praying for you, that you can move on from this experience. You are a strong, courageous woman and serve as a hero to everyone. You are in my continuous prayers. Do not ever feel that you are alone because there are so many people out there supporting you. You are an angel and a gift and no one deserves to be treated like you were. I know you can achieve your goal of becoming a nurse.
All my love,
Sarah

Dear Megan,
I’m so sorry. It hurts to know that people were cruel and heartless enough to do this to you! We’re all here for you, cheering you on, and we know you can overcome this. You’re so strong.

Love, Elora

Megan,
You are such a wonderful, beautiful, and strong woman. Although I have not met you or even been anyehere on the East Coast, but I feel connected to you. I, myself, have hasd a tough past; there were times when I thought that was it, but, 7+ years later, I’m still here. I know you will be, too. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs from Seattle are hard to get, but I hope you get mine!! :) Please take care of yourself, honey, and keep on truckin’; you are truly amazing and a blessing to all.
Love from Seattle,
Amber <3

Hi Megan,

When I logged on this morning to AOL, your story was the first thing I saw. I feel like I am an individual that is fairly informed, and yet this morning, a month later, is the first I’ve heard of your ordeal. I want you to know that, that is so wrong!!! If I had, had the power, every individual in America would have known your pain and anguish the day you were found. Words cannot express my sorrow and sympathy for you and your family. My heart is broken for you and what you have endured. By the same token, I echo your feelings on the way your assualters’ fate should be dealt: FRY THEM. Since West Virgina doesn’t practice the death penalty, all we can hope is that they are given life in prison with no chance of parole. A more fitting justice would be for you and your family to be given firing squad priviledges, but I suppose that would mean stooping to their level.

I want you to know that my heart goes out to you entirely. I will pray for you and for you to some how mentally recieve peace. However that comes to you: Revenge, Forgiveness, Forgetfulness…. whatever it takes, I hope that you are able to get there some how. I hope some day soon you are able to sleep without nightmares. I hope you’ll be able to look at what most distrubes you (white people, men, WOMEN??, white trash, trailler homes…whatever), and see them or it as something not to fear. And I trully hope that one day, people who are racist (no matter their race) are EXTERMINATED… or change for the better.

Peace and Comfort Find You,
Beth Wilson

Dear Megan,

It hurt so much when I heard your story. These people are not worthy of breathing when you consider the things they have done. I hope they pay with everything they have for this.

Millions of people out there are there for you and hope for your well-being. We will be supporting you throughout this case, and will be making people aware of the violence that needs to be stopped.

Even though I know this won’t get to you personally, know that you are on my mind and I will not forget.

Don’t forget: We’re here for you. We’re with you.

Renee

Megan, what happened to you is felt in all of us because what happened to you could happen to each and every one of us. May your voice shine through the barriers that seek to silence you. Your story is one of truth, and the spirit always prevails over evil. They cannot take your spirit away!. You are a beautiful human being, and know that you are loved by your people.

I am so sorry. My prayers are with you. May you find peace, love and happiness all the days of your life. God bless you. Chaya

Dear Megan,

My family and I, and many, many more people of every color are thinking of and praying for you after what you were put through. Nobody deserves that, and *especially not you. It’s obvious you’re a sweet young woman, and the world is outraged that anyone could abuse you like that. There are far more of us who work to stop hate, and who are with you. The sick monsters are found and will be put away where they can’t hurt you or anyone else. The world knows them now, they can’t hide. And we also know you’re a kind, sweet person who deserves nothing but love and caring.

We hope the knowledge that there are thousands, perhaps even millions of people thinking of you with care and concern can begin to help you to heal fully with time.
With love from New York,
Stephanie P.

Dear Megan,

Know that there is so much more love out here. We are all horrified and saddened by what was done to you, it’s so terrible that people like that exist and that a person must be very, very careful, but there is also a lot more love out here, for you.

More people than anyone can possibly count are praying for you. Don’t let these few evil people make you think everyone’s horribly twisted. We obviously have to be careful, but most people are not like that at all.

Millions of people are glad you’re safe, and hope for your complete recovery. You’re wonderful, don’t forget that.
From Greece “me agape” (with love).

Dear Meagan,

There is so much that I want to say right now, yet I am at a loss for words. Know this, Jesus is real seek him and he will see you through, there is always a consequence for each and every action. Those people will pay their price.

I couldn’t believe what I was reading.. They held a young girl and did such terrible things? It’s disgusting how terrible some people are. I hope you can get through this, and take care of yourself. The recovery process takes a long time, but you have so much support from all over. Stay strong, Megan, I know you have it left in you.
Sending thoughts, hope, and love,
Lee

Dear Megan,
I’m ashamed of what the world has done to you. I’m not one for praying so I’m concentrating on sending you the best of vibes.

Please get better. Please fight this. You deserve so much more than this. You are loved.

Love,
Molly

Dear Megan,

I can’t possibly understand what you went through, but what I do know is that you must be so strong to have been able to endure what you did. Nothing that happened to you was right in anyway, no one deserves to go through what you went through. However I know you’ll get through this and be even stronger afterwards. I feel terrible about the racism that goes on in this country, people are people and that’s all. My thoughts are with you

-Ally

Megan, I will never be able to understand what you went through fully…but I know that the all the universe’s powers are with you at this time, and all the love and light of the god and the goddess will surround you as you heal. Never give up, your sisters are with you in spirit and we are all praying for you.

be strong, babe, be strong, i firts found out about this horrid situation on facebook, reading the information for the group i was crying. I am so happy you’ll be okay, and wish the people hwo did this too you a lifetime of pain and unhappiness. Who could od such a horrible thing to an innocent human being. Just know your amazing and no matter what your skin coklor, you are beautiful and just as beautiful as any white person, dont let anyone tell you different. I love you, and hope you can get through this, fight the power, infinity xox’s, get well! :)

Again… thank you all for leaving wonderful comments. Because this post still gets regular comments, we’re waiting a bit before creating the project. It will be worth waiting for… a collaboration between this blog (fracas) and Shinade - The Painted Veil.

Thanks for your patience.

You’re Gods Angel
Be Strong
You’re in my prayers

My heart goes out to you and all who have suffered and don’t deserve it.
It’s sad that the media focuses so much on stupid things.
It’s a scheme.
We need to change the world little by little,
I’m so sorry that you had to suffer, but thank you for waking us up.

We’re all brothers and sisters, but most of us haven’t realized because we think we live in a shattered world on different unconnected pieces. It pains me that a sister is hurt and that a brother would do such horrible things.
It must be hard, but be strong. Your strength means so much to us.

Megan-
When I read about what happened to you, I got chills. You are an incredibly strong woman, and an inspiration. Remember that there is still love in the world, and that it’s felt by the millions who have read your story and been touched by your strength. Even though you may never read this, and we will never meet, I want you to know that you touched my life and that you deserve all the best. You endured and survived something that would have broken almost anyone else, and you found the strength and courage afterward to tell your story. You are an amazing, strong woman and an example to all of us. If you read these comments, I hope that in some small way you are lifted up, and encouraged in the difficult months and years ahead as you move on with your life. I truly wish you all the best.

-Emily

When I read what happened to you on facebook, my blood boiled. You’re incredible, and a hero to all the others out there.
I know I’ve never met you and I probably would never get the chance, I just want to say you’re such a strong person.
You have will and determination, you’ll go far in life.
And I hope those people get what they deserve.
I send my best wishes!

- Yinan.

Dear Megan,

Megan, you are such an inspiration. I have never met you, and neither have most of the people here. But you need to know that we love you. Fully and with 1000% of our hearts. We love you so so so so so so much! Your courage is a testament to the unbelievable spirit within you. No matter how many of these messages you read, don’t let one pass you by without remembering the love and support of some strangers.

I pray for you every day. That’s not just a line, literally every day I pray for the incredible Megan who has showed inner strength and beauty beyond what I personally had ever known before. I don’t presume to have God’s judgement or wisdom, but I know that he has truly beautiful things in store for you. His love will guide you.

Liz

Megan:

I pray that you see the light tomorrow. i pray that you awake and know that you are a child of GOD, and he never puts more on you than you can bear. Call on him in this time, ask for his compassion direction and understanding. You will make it through the vigilantes will be punished.

when i first heard about your ordeal, tears came to my eyes. i pray that you stay strong and that your story is not forgotten. the sick people that did this to you may not get everything they deserve on this side but rest assured there is a much higher power working on your behalf.

Hello Megan,

You are a very courageous and beautiful person. You have survived something that a lot of women would not have been able to. I pray that what has happened to you although I know it will be a part of you for the rest of your life, that you will be able to rise above it. To not let if affect your future decisions in the future or withhold you from doing things that you want to do. Your story has inspired so many people to stand up against this issue. You will always be remembered for you bravery. I love you and I dont even know you. I pray for you that each day will be easier and that the pain of this will fade. You are a hero to many.

Shirlinda

Congratulations for your bravery, yours and your mothers, for going public about such an atrocious act being done against you! I commend you and have a special place in my heart for you for all you have had to go through. I send you love and support while you go through your recovery process. Please feel all of us helping to “hold you up” as you find the strength to hold yourself up again. You are not alone anymore…

Is this happening in the USA?? The human-rights watch of USA should stop witch hunting the Muslim people simply because they are Muslims and start to look within their own society for evils ………. in my Muslim Wisdom I will reframe from calling it : a Christian hate crime against the blacks: for me it was just a horrible crime committed in the USA and will not make it a Christian/white Issue.
A crime is a crime no matter where. Pakistan in particular has been targeted by the Western Lobbists for human-rights violations : Labelling Pakistan the worse place for women etc ..etc a bigoted view if I ever saw one: bigotry knows no bound be it in: West Va or against muslims.
May God forgive our trangressions and give megan health and healing courage to her family to endure: we are with you through your healing.

Every so often, I must remind those who comment, that this is not the place for political commentary. When these comments are used to create the graphics offerings, they will be stripped of anything other than kind, well-wishes for Megan.

So take the politics somewhere else. I’m sure there are tons of other sites where that’s happening. This thread is about extending kindness to Megan… and that’s all!

MEGAN,

GOD BLESS YOU GIRL. GOD WAS WATCHING YOU THROUGH THOSE PAINFUL DAYS, AND HE MADE YOU STRONG AND GAVE YOU THE WILL TO LIVE. I KNOW IT HURTS RIGHT NOW, BUT YOU’RE A STRONG WOMAN AND YOU CAN HELP OTHERS WHO NEED HELP GETTING THROUGH SITUATIONS SUCH AS THESE.

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU,

I KNOW THE GOD WE SERVE WILL DEFINATELY BRING JUSTICE TO THOSE WHO DID THIS TO YOU. BUT I PRAY THAT THROUGH ALL THIS YOU’LL HAVE A COURSE TO SMILE AND REJOICE AGAIN COS YOU KNOW YOU’VE GOT PEOPLE THAT LOVE AND CARE FOR YOU. JUST TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MESSAGE BOARD. YOU ARE LOVED!!! AND I’LL KEEP PRAYING FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY. GOD BLESS.

Megan,

I admire your courage so much through all of this. It’s amazing that you and your mother were smart enough to release your name and information, and create the media frenzy you have. With any luck, that’ll help keep those monsters in prison for a long, long time.

But enough about them. I just wanted to let you know that I’ve been following your story and I am so deeply moved by your courage, grace, and strength. I don’t pray, but I will keep you in my thoughts and tell everyone I know about you. What was done to you was atrocious, but you have become an inspiration to us all.

Love,
Kate from St. Louis

Your story is so powerful. I feel sooo awful with what happened to you. It is not fair and so unbelivable. You are an inspiration. Be strong and you have supporters. Those people who hurt you will get what they deserve at the end. You have strenght and beauty that they can never take away from you. It is so sad to hear that this has happened, no matter what race or anything. No one deserves this and especially a woman like yourself. You will get your justice and I know that I will always remember you and your story. Your story and has influenced many and that is so amazing. Bless you and your famiy and please keep us all informed with your story. This should not have happend even in West Va or anywhere else in the world. It is a complete injustice to mankind. I am so moved by you and will tell others about your story. Everyone should spread the word about this and you will be a legend. You are so special and no one will take that from you no matter how hard they tried. Be strong Megan. So many of us are here for you although you don’t know us we are here. In solidarity and in our prayers. You are brave and beautiful! Smile and know that you are making a difference in our lives. You are the reason why I am more passionate and will cherish you and your story. Please get well and keep telling your story! Happy holidays!

my dearest sister Megan.
I am so horrified that this has happened this happens in my country Zimbabwe, I am a south african disgusted that these things can happen if anything those 6 should be given the death penalty. We will be praying everyday for your speedy recovery, it will take time, as they say time does heal all wounds. I love u and want you to take care.. Your sister in Christ - Michele

Dear Megan,
I have sat here and read through every single post. There are so very,very many people reaching out and praying for you.

Please know that your story has touched my heart immensely. Your courage,strength, and bravery have helped me realize that people of true beauty and a strong will can and do overcome any and all obstacles.

I have no doubt whatsoever that you have what it takes to continue on with your plans for your future and be happy and successful.

I do not know you Megan personally. But, please know you will forever be in my heart and my thoughts and prayers.

You are simply one incredible amazing human being.
God Bless,
~Jackie

Megan, I hope that you are finding some space to heal… You are not alone, we are all with you. Healing from trauma is possible. I send you love and blessings.

I am utterly amazed at how strong of a person you are. I understand that what happened to you can be very scarring on your mind and your self esteem, but always remember that you are beautiful, and after the rain, the sun always comes out again. I hope that you recover physically and mentally, knowing that most people on this earth stand behind you.

I understand that, despite much of the support, it still must be hard to see life the same way. If you are looking for inner peace and renewal, there are so many different paths to take. A great remedy for your body and your mind would be yoga and meditation. It’s not everyones thing, but it helped me through some very hard times and allowed me to restore warmth within my heart, even when the world seemed to topple over me.

Obviously I don’t know you personally, but I wish I could. I would be lucky to be in the presence of such a wonderful, strong, righteous and resilient woman like you. Keep your head up, girl. You are in my thoughts, and I plan to spread awareness about you and your story.

UNITY RALLY AGAINST HATE CRIMES
SCHEDULED AT MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE
Brooklyn, NY – In the wake of the infamous kidnapping, rape and torture of West Virginia’s twenty-year old Megan Williams in 2007, a “Unity Rally against Hate Crimes” will be held at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn on Saturday, February 16 from 4:00 - 9:00 PM. The program will feature a videotaped interview of Megan, as well as remarks from her mother, Carmen Williams, and lead attorney Malik Zulu Shabazz, who is pressing for federal hate crime charges against the six defendants who abused Megan for a week last September, allegedly because she is Black.
Organizers have said that the upcoming event aims to be a Black History Month Benefit & Open Mic to raise funds for the Williams family and to raise voices against the rise in hate crimes nationwide. Brooklyn’s human rights advocate and journalist Mary Alice Miller and freedom singer DuPrée will be part of a contingent of local activists and cultural performers to rally in support of justice for the Williams family, in addition to Medgar Evers College’s Drama Club, Imani Singers and Imani Dance Ensemble.

The rally follows a “National March against Hate Crimes in early November and a December rally and town hall meeting, all in Charleston, West Virginia. The Williams family has also told its story for the talk show of Montel Williams, to Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) in Washington DC and at various forums to “Defend Black Women” and fund raisers. Rev. Al Sharpton, speaking in West Virginia recently, called the Megan case a “national disgrace.”

The “Unity Rally” will convene at Medgar Evers College Founders Auditorium, located at 1650 Bedford Avenue. Cosponsoring groups include Black Lawyers for Justice, Black Professors for Justice, John Henrik Clarke-CLR James African World Research Institute, International Cross-Cultural Black Women’s Studies Institute, MEC Center for Women’s Development, MEC Film and Culture Series, MEC Students and Faculty in Support of Megan Williams, National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault, New Black Panther Party, The People of the Sun Middle Passage Collective, among others.

Doors open at 3:00 PM.

I watched the Montel Show today and My heart goes out to you. I hope that those people that did this to you get the most time that is possiable for thier actions. You inspire me, as I watch you on TV holding you head high (which you should) and tellin your story. Society needed to here it. It is covered up too many times. I just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you for ever.I hope that some day you are going to have Justice on your side and you are able to rise above this all.

Dear Megan,

I am sorry for what has happened to you, and i wish/pray for you to gain back all you’re strength; to become healthy again. No human should be put threw something so horrifying as yourself did. NO HUMAN SHOULD BE THAT SICK TO PUT ANOTHER HUMAN THREW THAT!

It’s horrible how I didn’t know about you’re case until i looked at the facebook groups, I believe that more cases like THIS should be aired on Television to HELP stop the abuse towards women, rascism and many more things.

I have sent a different website that involves your story to many of my friends on msn to help pass along the word.

I AM VERY SORRY THAT YOU HAD TO GO THREW WHAT YOU DID! You are a very strong beautiful young women remember that! Keep you’re head up darling!

God Bless

Hey Megan,

Just joined a group for you on Facebook and came over here to give my two cents. There is nothing I or anyone can ever say to you to erase the horror of what happened. But I, along with 99.9% of humanity, apologize on behalf of the suck, sub human, unfathomable monsters that you unfortunately had to meet in your life. Your case has inspired me further to go into the field of human rights. There’s a lot of people fighting for you, Megan, and all the good people out there. Always have hope. Take care, best of luck. Lots of love and God Bless

Hey Megan,

Just wanted to let you know that even though I don’t know you, you are loved. You are beautiful, you are strong, you are an amazing person that the world has been blessed with. You are a symbol of courage, and of willpower. Continue to have faith, and may God grant you happiness. God bless you Megan Williams, I love you.

Hello Megan

I watched you discuss your ordeal on Montel this morning and I have not stopped crying. I am so saddened by what you had to go through. What is so amazing though is your strength. I was in awe of how strong you came across and realized that is the reason you are alive today. I really admire you.

These people tried to strip you of your joy but they didn’t, because you are too strong for them. You are the one with the power and the strength, not them.

Do not hate them or it will consume you. Accept the help and encouragement the world is offering you and gradually heal yourself. It will get tough at times and when it does cry out to the almighty and ask for his amazing grace and healing powers. It is only the higher power that can get you through this. The rest of us are his angels sent to wrap our arms around you.

I watched you be very brave on the Montel Williams show today. What we all heard was the evil which you had to endure and for that I pray you are able to deal with this as time goes on. What I saw today was the good side of people reaching out to help you. I am glad that there is help being provided to you. Remain stronge and god be with you.

Dear Megan,

It broke my heart when I heard your story. There are lots of people in the world who hear your story and love you and hope you can find peace and happiness again. You are a strong woman.

♥

i have been harassed b4 n i can identify with Megan. Tell Megan to pray a lot and seek God. Make sure she does the best she can to pursue justice and its not her fault.

Megan,
I just heard about what happen to u today. That really is terrible what they did to u. I glad that the Lord watched over you and put his arms around you and help the police find you. I will continue to pray for you and your mother. You are a very strong woman.

Megan, I have just recieve word of this tragic incident through a facebook group today. As this happened to you only a couple of months ago.. I want you to know that you are a very strong woman. You have experienced things that none of us ever imagined would happen to anyone and survived. That takes a strong girl to do something like that. Remember, you have your family there for you always; and at the same time as there is horrible people out there.. there are amazing people that would rush to your AID in the blink of an eye. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mother and always remember that your story has had an affect on many peoples lives, and many people will see you as an idol. We will make sure your story is heard.

Megan:
I just heard about your story more than 6mths later and it is a shock what has happened and what can happen in this crazy world…noone should have to endure the pain that you did..I do know about hurt and pain but you will get through it in due time with PRAYER…my prayers go out to you and your family..I pray that you will @ one time forgive those, but never forget it’ll only make u stronger…MUCH LOVE FROM ME 2 YOU!!!!

Hi Megan

I just wanted to add my voice and support to these comments. You have had some dark times, and I wish you nothing but good and love in the future.

My thoughts are with you and your family

Lena

Megan, I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone have as much strength as you have shown through this entire ordeal. You’re a strong person as you have shown on numerous occasions.
Your experience has not only shown the world that there are people like the out there, who hurt women and girls as badly as they hurt you, but you’ve also made the world see that we need to pull together to help keep those people locked away.
You’ve have taught people a valuable lesson through your ordeal and I’m sending you my thoughts and prayers.
And no matter how dark times get for you, look back on this and see how many people, who don’t even KNOW you, send you their thoughts and love each and every single day.

I hope things get better and that you get all you wanted in life.

With LOVE from: Carmen.