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Diane Thibodeau

Published: February 3, 2008

A chance encounter after the conviction of Jean Claude Meus in 2003 led to something that the word special is too small of a word to describe it. A chance encounter lead to a group of supporters for Jean Claude that no one would have expected, the family of Nona and Lindsey Moore, the mother and daughter that perished in the accident.

From the day I offered my condolences to Beth Jahna and introduced myself to her as the sister of the woman engaged to Jean Claude the flickering candle of hope was lit. It was Beth's inquiry on how Jean Claude was doing and then her shock to find out that he had been convicted and would be going to prison that showed me that this family is indeed a very special one. Phone numbers were exchanged and the support of this family began.

Ashley Moore, now a beautiful young woman, survived that horrible accident and has memories no young person should have to have but she stands with her aunts, Beth and Dana Christensen proclaiming Jean Claude's innocence of wrong doing. Standing in front of reporters and showing her support for Jean Claude shows what a remarkable young woman she is.

Ashley, Dana, Beth and her husband Albert were sitting in the front row of the courtroom during the hearing held on Jan. 28. Tears trickled down their cheeks as they saw this innocent man brought in shackled. They are truly a remarkable family.

It has been almost seven years now since the loss of their beloved Nona and Lindsey but they have to relive their deaths through the necessary news media involved. Through all their pain and sorrow they have been there for Jean Claude. I know in my heart that they will celebrate also when Jean Claude is freed not only because an innocent man is no longer behind bars but because the reminders of that night will not have to be relived through the necessary media accounts.

Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent over things that matter." I want to thank this wonderful family for not staying silent over something that mattered. Those of us that love Jean Claude hold a special place in our hearts for this family. They will have played a big part in the special day when I can put on my van the words "Free at Last – Thank God He is Free at Last."

Diane Thibodeau
Sebring

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