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from Haunted Monday, July 28, 2008 - 16:30 (Agree/Disagree?) This list has been updated to reflect the sad loss of yet another of our brothers. This past Saturday saw another soul lose the battle against his demons. RIP Tony R. May you find the peace that eluded you in this life. **The list in its' entirety will be read/shown July 31st on Larry King Live CNN to mark this year's upcoming Lost Children's Memorial Day, Aug 10th.** (reply to this comment)

from Haunted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 - 08:59 (Agree/Disagree?) The "LIST" has been compiled and can now be found at http://memorial.riseinternationalcic.org/ This website has been created to honour the memory of the Lost Children.  It is still under development and we need your help to improve it. If you have a deceased friend or relative born and/or raised in a cult whom you would like remembered here, please let us know.  You can email us their information or register an account here to to enter it yourself.  Multimedia content such as images, video and audio can also be added.   (reply to this comment)

From - Wednesday, July 02, 2008, 10:51 (Agree/Disagree?) Addition. Seiichi Sasaki A.K.A Miguel, Miggs, of Japanese Gideon and Joan. Died of Waterhouse-Friedrichsen Syndrome *Correction Mariko Tateishi A.K.A Miracle Mariko, of Japanese Elisha and Liberty. Died of complications following botched surgery. Original burn wounds from a exploding gas lighter(which caught fire on her dress) while left in stationary vehicle without adult supervision. Five years at time of accident, 10 at time of death.(reply to this comment)

From Haunted Wednesday, July 02, 2008, 11:08 (Agree/Disagree?) Thank you so much, any help/additions/corrections are appreciated. (reply to this comment)

from Haunted Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 20:20 (Agree/Disagree?) This list has been updated and the known ages of the idivuduals whose lives were cut short in direct relation to their experiences and as a result of abuse have been added. Again, please email me if there are any inconsistencies/errors that you see as I'd like this list to be correct. Also, if there are any names that should be added - please, do let me know so that their struggle will not have been in vain. Thanks to everyone who has helped in this project so far. It really doesn't matter why anyone says, these sad numbers speak for themselves..... (reply to this comment)

from mozzy23 Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - 17:56 (Agree/Disagree?) Im in a mental institution at the moment, at wathing My own private idaho realy calms me down. (reply to this comment)

From afflick Monday, September 11, 2006, 14:03 (Agree/Disagree?) Would we change "Johnny of Steven and Gina" to Jonathan Zielke? I am not a member of his family and as far as I know they haven't suggested the name but "Johnny of Steven and Gina" struck me as a claim of ownership while his own name is his own name--his and his alone, free of Family Bible names.(reply to this comment)

From afflick Monday, September 11, 2006, 14:03 (Agree/Disagree?) Would we change "Johnny of Steven and Gina" to Jonathan Zielke? I am not a member of his family and as far as I know they haven't suggested the name but "Johnny of Steven and Gina" struck me as a claim of ownership while his own name is his own name--his and his alone, free of Family Bible names.(reply to this comment)

From Haunted Thursday, December 06, 2007, 04:25 (Agree/Disagree?) Please provide as much of their legal name as possible. In many case, we didn't know these though...so most of us just used our parents as identifiers so to speak(reply to this comment)

From Haunted Thursday, December 06, 2007, 04:25 (Agree/Disagree?) Please pro vide as much of their legal name as possible. In many case, we didn't know these though...so most of us just used our parents as identifiers so to speak(reply to this comment)

from Spring Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 13:29 (Agree/Disagree?) Why is River Phoenix on this list? Not to speak ill of the dead, but ... he died of a drug overdose, not suicide. He wasn't in TF for that long and I suspect that his drug use had more to do with his being a movie star than his Family roots. I think it's a good idea to have a complete list of everyone who has passed on, but in the interest of accuracy I vote that we count the deaths from self-destructive behaviour or other causes separately from those who actually committed suicide. Also, I was under the impression that Cherish died from some kind of liver or kidney problem ... am I off the mark? If so, perhaps someone could set me straight. (reply to this comment)

From Tuesday, March 01, 2005, 13:46 (Agree/Disagree?) On River Phoenix: 10 years in The Family is a long time if you were in the first wave of kids and were sexually initiated at age 4.(reply to this comment)

from * Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 00:07 (Agree/Disagree?) I love the lyrics of the below song it reminds me of friends who are not with us any more. STARSAILOR LYRICS "Some Of Us" Heard you today, that isn't my name, you were fast asleep, Forget what he did, can I be the kid for your soul to keep. Some of us laugh, some of us cry, Some of us smoke, some of us lie, But it's all just the way that we cope with our lives. I've grown to see the philosophy of my own mistrust, We all have our faults, mine come in waves that you turn to rust, Some of us laugh, some of us cry, Some of us smoke, some of us lie, But it's all just the way that we cope with our lives. I've been hanging onto something, You keep laughing awe-inspiring. Some of us laugh, some of us cry, Some of us smoke, some of us lie, But it's all just the way that we cope with our lives. Some of us laugh, some of us cry, Some of us smoke, some of us lie, But it's all just the way that we cope with our lives. My wandering soul found solace at last, I wanted to know how long it would last. She's losing control, she's coming down fast, The heart that I stole, I'm not giving back, never giving back. (reply to this comment)

from Nancy Friday, January 14, 2005 - 12:36 (Agree/Disagree?) My God! There are so many! They could fill a room. Can we collect some pictures of these people? It would be nice to see their faces. Their faces shouldn't be forgotten. I can get a picture of one, the lovely, amazing, Cherish Lloyd. Does anyone else have access to others? (reply to this comment)

From Haunted Friday, January 14, 2005, 12:37 (Agree/Disagree?) Nancy - email me under my profile. Joni(reply to this comment)

from Haunted Friday, January 14, 2005 - 10:45 (Agree/Disagree?) URGENT!!!! Please provide me with any other names of any other SGA's who you know of who have commited suicide. Thank you. (reply to this comment)

From moon beam Thursday, February 09, 2006, 11:38 (Agree/Disagree?) Hi Haunted, could you please add Davida's name, she was 24, she died in Jan 2005. Thanks(reply to this comment)

From thinker711 Friday, January 14, 2005, 13:09 (Agree/Disagree?) My brother committed suicide at age 20 on Feb. 16, 2000 in Texas. His name was Johnny Micheal (parents Doug and Diane aka Jerimiah and Hannah). R's son (also S's son) was a friend of mine. His name was Sam R. (reply to this comment)

From Regi Friday, January 14, 2005, 10:49 (Agree/Disagree?) One of the first was James (I think that's his name). I don't know him personally, but a "traumatic testimony" was written about him in the early 90s.(reply to this comment)

From Haunted Friday, January 14, 2005, 10:56 (Agree/Disagree?) I think that was Ben, if not, I'll add James. Thanks Regi. (reply to this comment)

From Regi Friday, January 14, 2005, 11:27 (Agree/Disagree?) I think you're right....it is Ben.(reply to this comment)

From and Friday, January 14, 2005, 10:49 (Agree/Disagree?) PLease provide thier full legal names if at all possible. Please don't worry their last names will not be posted the info is needed. Tx(reply to this comment)

From Nancy Friday, January 14, 2005, 12:28 (Agree/Disagree?) Shawl and Abia's son. I don't remember his real name. R's son. I also don't have his real name. Xhrisl's brother. The information is on this site. Sarafina's brother. His information is on this site. My sincerest condolences to their friends and families, and my deepest apologies if I got anyone wrong. (reply to this comment)

From Mir Wednesday, March 02, 2005, 03:53 (Agree/Disagree?) Peter? Their oldest?... I knew him. I knew their family. I was around when Abiah got sent to I think it was Canada or the US to have a huge brain tumor removed. Needles to say the Family treated her like s**t. Shaul got together with Katrina, Watchmans wife and they were the NAS's for Mexico and Central America. Can you imagine, being as sick as she was and then have her husband ripped away from her? She survived though. She was/is a very gentle woman from what I can remember. How sad.(reply to this comment)

from xolox Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 18:16 (Agree/Disagree?) Johnny (of steven and gina), and johnny of texas are one and the same. (reply to this comment)

From xolox Thursday, January 13, 2005, 18:17 (Agree/Disagree?) haunted(reply to this comment)

From Haunted Thursday, January 13, 2005, 20:16 (Agree/Disagree?) Thank you - it has been corrected.(reply to this comment)

from Tim R Thursday, January 13, 2005 - 15:58 (Agree/Disagree?) There was a friend of mine named Martin who took his life back in 1985 in Japan. We were roommates at the YAFM, he was a pretty cool guy. They told us he "ran away", I only learned the truth through the rumor mill. RIP (reply to this comment)

from Sara S. Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 09:21 (Agree/Disagree?) Eman (of James & Sara) (reply to this comment)

from Haunted Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 09:13 (Agree/Disagree?) I wanted to say thanks for everyone who contributed names to this list. Initially, and as it stands, the list is comprised only of those who took their own lives or whose upbringing had smoethingto do with the circumstances in which their lives were ended. I have been asked whether or not we should add those who have simply perished due t other causes, and I wanted to ask all of your opinions - should we have a different list for this? Thank you all and to all those who have passed, may you find peace... (reply to this comment)

From Xeena Monday, May 07, 2007, 07:16 (Agree/Disagree?) My mom died of cancer almost 11 yrs ago now, July 27th 1996. Had the cog alowed her to get the medical treatment she needed instead of telling her she was possesed by demons & stealing her travel money to get to the US for treatment, she might still be with us today. I was wondering if that would qualify her to be added to the list. If so her name was Robyn Ann Van Blarcom, also known as Hope Of Zeb Geppetto.(reply to this comment)

From Haunted Thursday, June 21, 2007, 18:07 (Agree/Disagree?) I absolutely will add your mother to the list. It's not just second generation members whose lives were cut short by the tragedy that the cult became....(reply to this comment)

from Memorial for Ricky Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 00:10 (Agree/Disagree?) Does anyone know if any of us second gen exers would be welcome to attend Ricky's memorial service? If none is planned....I REALLY think he deserves one. Despite the horrid circumstances surrounding his death, his life needs to be remembered,--struggles, overcomings, successes, failures and all. It would mean a lot to some of us. (reply to this comment)

From mourner Wednesday, January 12, 2005, 00:26 (Agree/Disagree?) yes, if a service is planned, can whoever does it give lots of lead time so we can make travel preparations. Even if exers cannot go to a service held by his aunt or whatever, a seperate memorial service and celebration of his life can be held. I think Ricky's life needs to be celebrated in spite of how he ended it. (reply to this comment)

from Jules Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 20:32 (Agree/Disagree?) Sharon (aka Joy, from the UK) River Phoenix (reply to this comment)

From filleduroi Thursday, January 13, 2005, 19:02 (Agree/Disagree?) How and when did Billy die?(reply to this comment)

From Jules Friday, January 14, 2005, 11:05 (Agree/Disagree?) I don't know the details. If you email me privately I can put you in touch with someone who knows.(reply to this comment)

From sarafina Friday, January 14, 2005, 13:09 (Agree/Disagree?) [deleted by request of author] (reply to this comment)

From sarafina Friday, January 14, 2005, 13:17 (Agree/Disagree?) Jules please delete this comment it was ment to be sent privately to you.(reply to this comment)

from why_o_why Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 20:10 (Agree/Disagree?) and Jonny (of Steven and Gina) (reply to this comment)

From xolox Thursday, January 13, 2005, 18:14 (Agree/Disagree?) Ouch! that one hurt for me. nicest guy, quiet, gone too soon.(reply to this comment)

from Haunted Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 18:48 (Agree/Disagree?) It's been pointed out to me that my original title was a bit off, but this can happen when we self-medicate... Although perhaps in my state of drunkeness I meant it as a mental note we should all take..... PS: to the pedantric among you - it has been corrected... (reply to this comment)

from also Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 13:59 (Agree/Disagree?) Sarah Lucas (reply to this comment)

From ack Tuesday, January 11, 2005, 16:05 (Agree/Disagree?) Johnny(reply to this comment)

From Tuesday, January 11, 2005, 19:55 (Agree/Disagree?) Karina Sho David(reply to this comment)

From Haunted Tuesday, January 11, 2005, 14:10 (Agree/Disagree?) Thank you - I've added them to the list. I think it's important that we keep a list to remind us all - please, anyone let me know if I've forgotten to add anyone to this list.(reply to this comment)

From Tuesday, January 11, 2005, 16:57 (Agree/Disagree?) Ben F, one of the first.(reply to this comment)

from moon beam Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 13:55 (Agree/Disagree?) Respect! my heartfelt wishes to those they have left! (reply to this comment)

from Dani Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 13:49 (Agree/Disagree?) It's shocking the people out age know so many that are gone. (reply to this comment)

From Dani Tuesday, January 11, 2005, 13:55 (Agree/Disagree?) *our(reply to this comment)