Jacko family appeals for public support in obtaining inquest into school safety
The following e-mail was received today from Steve and Shelley Jacko and is being circulated across Ontario by First Nation organizations ... Click here for a copy of the Word version of the petition
Just in ... EVERYONE can sign the ON-LINE petition set up by Steve Jacko ... Click on the Public Concern regarding the safety of our children while at school Petition to Public Awareness was created by and written by Steve Jacko (steve.jacko@gmail.com).
A CALL TO ACTION- OCTOBER 11, 2005
The attached petition is being brought forward by Steve Jacko who has asked the regional coroner for an inquest into the tragic choking death of his and Shelley’s beloved son, Jordan. The Regional Coroner in Thunder Bay has refused an inquest and Steve and Shelley are launching an appeal that they hope to have this process initiated and completed to assure other parents of children’s safety in the public school system.
Steve and Shelley want to prevent further incidents of this from occurring by ensuring all supervision staff, teachers, and support staff at schools are mandated to have First Aid and CPR training; that lunch time supervision and emergency response is reviewed and that all other issues of question that arose from this incident are answered to the satisfaction of the general public accessing services from the public education system. You can help by printing out the attached petition and having your family, neighbours friends, co-workers sign it in support of the Jacko family, in support of the safety and security of all children attending school in the Ontario Public System.
WE HAVE 10 DAYS TO COLLECT AS MANY SIGNATURES AS WE CAN.
A WALK OF SOLIDARITY, UNITY AND MEMORY OF THIS FINE YOUNG MAN WILL TAKE PLACE SATURDAY OCTOBER 22, 2005. THE ROUTE WILL BE FROM THE KING GEORGE SCHOOL TO THE KENORA CEMETERY. IT IS HOPED THROUGH YOUR SUPPORT OF THE PETITION AN INQUEST WILL FOLLOW AND NO FAMILY WILL NEED TO GO THROUGH A LOSS SUCH AS THIS ONE.
In Memory of our son Jordan Jacko - April 5, 1996 - April 29, 2005 - Our hearts are heavy with sorrow from the sudden tragic loss of a young man. As a family, saying goodbye to a son as beautiful as Jordan is the most difficult thing. You were mature and funny, selfless and such a pure, pure heart. You had a bright shining smile that made others smile along with you. As parents, we love you. We are so proud of the strength you showed right up until the tragic end. Your brother and sister love you as much as the moon, the stars and the sun in the sky. God must need a special Angel to call you to his Heaven. Jordan is survived by grandparents, Arthur J. Jacko, wife Anne Gabow (predeceased), Veronica Manitowabi, grandparents Debbie Fisk, husband Raymond Turner (predeceased). As well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He will be sadly missed by many, but will never be forgotten. We love you forever, Jordan
Love Mom ( Shelley) , Dad( Steve) , Justin and Hannah Jacko
For more info call Steve or Shelley Jacko ( 807) 468 –4017 cell 466-7183
Mail completed petitions to :
Steve Jacko
PO Box 654
Kenora, On
P9N 3X6
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