We have confirmed the following information with John Holloway at Holloways Funeral Home.
A funeral service for Sarah Haley Foxwell will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church located at 217 Beaglin Park Drive in Salisbury. Place of interment has yet to be determined.
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Thank you Pastor Tom & Janice Bunting for having the services for Sarah @ Emmanuel Wesleyan. I figured that may be where it would be held due to 2500+ seating.
this will be the largest service this area has possibly ever seen.
It's open to the public, yes?
is bill warren doing the service? great man.
I too want to thank Pastor Tom and Janice Bunting for opening Emmanuel Wesleyan for Sarah's service of rememberance. However, I think 5:28 is correct. Her service will likely want to be attended by 1,000's. I know it's the weekend and not much happening with Wicomico County govenment, but I would recommend that first thing Monday morning, Rick Pollitt offer the Wicomico County Civic Center as a location for Sarah's service of rememberance. I think the Civic Center can hold well over 8,000.
Maybe Pastor Warren and Pastor Bunting will share the service. They both will do a great job.......
I think the civic center would be the better place, only for the amount of people that are going to attend.
If I were a member of the family, I'd demand a private funeral. You think the Aunt, or mother, or any other family members are going to want to show up to a funerial of thousands and be stoned by a angry mob?
joe- i dont know how much of this is true, but on facebook, i read that TJ Leggs was beaten by 4 inmates and they didn't think he was going to make it? ??
Indeed 7:03
Ugghh....the professional mourners are coming out. Make sure you get a good seat for the tv cameras.
I think when "Mr" Leggs decided to make his bad choices this week that he opened the door for little Sarah to become DELMARVA'S LITTLE GIRL - so phewey with private services. After all of the anguish, prayers, sleepless nights, worry, and fret - we too should be able to come and grieve for this dear heart as well.
As far as the Civic Center suggestion - GREAT idea (for not only seating but parking as well).
Again Joe - thanks for the updates. Maybe your buddy (the Grinch) needs to read your post more so he can get his blog up-to-date - - - lol.
Look at the comments on the Baltimore Sun article about this...
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bal-md.salisbury27dec27,0,5819276,comment-display-all.story
There is some pervert on there saying that they should legalize adult/child sex and that pedophils are NORMAL and just misunderstood. WTF????
would love to have sarah's aunts address I would like to make a donation to the other children since life does go on and bills need to be paid . Thanks
It is up to the family to decide if this is private or public. In essense the funeral is for them to put her to rest.
Joe please confirm that the funeral is to the public. I feel the community have been touch so deeply by our precious Angel Sarah our hearts broken that we to need closure as well as the family,
7:22:
Our own glorious leader Barack Obama’s Safe Schools Czar Kevin Jennings is not exactly a child advocate.
Jennings has a record of promoting child porn books to school children and praising NAMBLA (North American Man/Boy Love Association) leaders.
The people here that act like they OWN this child and condemn a family they don't even know, make me ill. Maybe the family screwed up. I don't know but they didn't deserve the lashing they got here. I hope they make it private so the people that would hang them up, couldn't get near them.
7:25 that is so nice of you!!! I am so glad to see that type of attitude instead of what I have seen on here. Let me just say this I am a family therapist and you would be suprised how many single mothers I have done family work with who either dont have access to a computer at home or dont know how to do a case search/sex offenders registry search. Until about 2 years ago I myself didnt even know you could do that.
Further more I am in my 30s and my husband isnt as computer savy as I am. With that said it is apparent to me that some people dont know how to access technology.
None of us really know what her aunt knew and none of us knew her true relationship with his man. I had heard from some of the blogs they had broken up. Maybe she found out what he was and ended it to protect the children in her care. Whatever she knew or did not knew. This was her worst nightmare. I can not imagine how grief/guilt stricken she is at this moment. My heart truly goes out to this family!!!
Why can't they have a private service for the family and another one for the public? Just a thought........
You can't blame the family yet. Do they have internet access? If so, do they have the knowledge of checking backgrounds? Or maybe no one feels the need to do so.
Personally, I check everyone i know. Old and new.
How many of you know a molester in your own family history? And you, or your elders, have never reported them. This is bigger then we know.
I pray we call them all out, and i pray a law is passed that eliminates them from the free society, I want justice. And if we can't afford to keep them alive in prison, then get rid of them. They are useless to society.
If it is public...then those who are going to be rude and crude to the family they just need to stay home...You will be in a place of worship that is god's house...Not for angry disgruntle people who want to make ass's of themselves...
If the family can accept money from the community for her funeral, and volunteers searching for her for 3 days in chilling weather from 3,000-4,000 people, I hope they would include allowing the public and law enforcement/searchers to the services. Everyone played a role in her being found and should also be able to say goodbye to little Sarah who affected our lives and our holiday.
8:12, if the people here make you so ill, no one is forcing you to read the comments.
8:12. People do not think Sarah is there own, and you are out of line, however Sarah has touch many of us here in the community, and we like nothing more then to pay are respects, and as far as the family is concern, everyone makes mistakes and no one is perfect, and I think the people of this community would put whatever they may feel aside for Sarah's Memorial. And maybe you forget the 3,000 + people who look for her and were commited to finding her. The family is grieving and ther are in everyone's prayers and thoughts. But Sarah has touch so many people and as humans with compassion and a heart I truly be honored to be able to attend Sarah's Memorial
Whatever the family wants is how it should be.
When my son was little, I had him in a shopping cart. I turned my back to put a bag in the car and just that fast, he got free and fell. Lucky all he got was a chipped tooth. I still feel guilty to this day and he's 13 now. It could have been so much worse.
Parents make mistakes. I don't know this family, but I think you people are cruel to judge so harshly. You don't know what extent the aunt knew what when. You have sympathy for the monster's ex-wife. She lived with him and it took her time to figure out just how bad he was.
I'm sure that woman is in her own private hell right now. Any of you let your kid walk home from the bus? Take an overnight with the scouts somewhere? Go to Sunday school with a priest? Go to a Delaware pediatrician?
Danger for our kids is everywhere. There are times we all ask ourselves, why didn't I see that, it could have hurt my kid, I'm so lucky.
This woman was not so lucky. This sweet girl was not so lucky. This is a horror. You want to think you are better than her because none of your mistakes had a tragic end.
It's possible she's as bad as you say, but without knowing that for sure, I am not going to be cruel and add to this woman or her family's grief. It sounds like the little girl had other loving aunts too. I cannot believe the cruelty.
I know many put a lot of themselves into this. But none of you are suffering like the family. It's their decision what happens with the funeral.
Anne
7:10 where on facebook did you read about TJ Leggs getting what he is due and deserves.... An ole fashion eastern shore A** beating...
I believe there is a public memorial scheduled at the Salisbury Park
I too have made mistakes as a parent. Far be it from me to judge these people at this time of grief. I'd like to help them as a matter o' fact.
We can pass laws,run reports etc. This is all good but when I look at the web site of listed freaks i just think of how many more dots there really are on the map that have just not been caught yet? So dont just rely on these things on line and our laws
Well I think since this crime brought all togethere white black asian you get the point. We will ALL behave at her funeral.I am sure the police will be there.So what do you say ppl behave for sarah.
her aunt lives on old ocean =city road it right by bever run its a barn... cant miss it
Why did the Aunt leave the key to the house under a flower pot on the front porch?
Go to Joe A's link on here for sex offenders in Wicomico County everyone! Lists places of employment and description of offense and age of victims which the other sites do not list. Very concerning that many of them work at places my family goes to eat: Brew River, Hardee's South, Popeye's, Zia's, Starbucks, etc. Some work at University Tire, Burnett White Tire, and many employed by landscaping/home improvement/contruction companies that your family may use! I'm also concerned about the ones who are self employed and may be doing work in peoples' homes doing service work! And the ones that are retired or unemployed God only knows what they are doing in their free time. Please, please, please go to this detailed site rather thatn the others and look at the quality photos too. We need to tell everyone we know about these people, some of whom I know and print this out for those who do not have access to a computer! One even works for a transportation co and another for some ice cream store I have never heard of. God Bless our community! I am ready for us to take action!
On WBOC they have Saturday January 1, 2009 set as the funeral date. There are so many things wrong with that...honestly doesn't anyone check this stuff.
What happens to one of us happens to all of us, fact is anyone who has compassion has suffered this Christmas along with the family. I hate the bastard for this crime, my thoughts have been devoured by what he has done, the idea that we co exist with heartless people. I won't attend the funeral, but Sarah has dominated my prayers.I cannot defend the Aunt, if she wasn't capable of protecting the children,she didn't need to take it on. Simple as that, not everyone can.You let a stranger know where a spare key is,sorry that is unnacceptable.
Leggs in in Protective Custody, has been, and most likely will be. Unless other inmates can walk through walls, he has not been touched by another inmate.
wow. I cant beleive people are acting like this. We have a family who just lost the most important thing ever. as far as checking background of family members who would of thought?? this family can not be judged for this. and remember he went into their home at night with the doors locked. how is this at any fault of the mom and dad??? people this is a time of mourning not judging. as far as the monster who cares what happens to him. he should have been killed when caught. he should not be allowed to eat and drink and have a warm place to live. off our tax money. we all allow this. start speaking out people. we are taking care of these sick people everyday. only for them to get out and do it again.
as far as the funeral services. i think its great of the church to do this and thats where it should be. In the lords dwelling. as far as room and parking wait ur turn. this is not to accomdate u its for the family.
candle light vigil @ salisbury city park @ 6 pm on friday jan 1st. over 250 confirmed guests on fb!
While I have also been distraught over little Sarah, the lynch mob mentality is really starting to tick me off!
Some of you people have totally forgotten little Sarah. You can no longer see through your hate filled eyes. Where's the love for Sarah?
C'mon folks, tone it down. There are more constructive ways for you to vent your anger than posting post after post of hate. Contact your elected officials and demand tougher laws. Report any suspected abuse you are aware of on any child.
But please, stop all the hate!
Like most, I dont feel the service on Saturday should be the place to berate the family. It is a time of mourning. As someone from the church who will most likely be working during the service as staff/security, take my word for it, those being disruptive and disrespectful and will be asked to leave. You either behave and leave when asked or leave in handcuffs. Makes no difference to me.
10:39, whoooaaaa...TOUGH GUY
Is Bill Warren doing the service? Isn't he the pastor of Allen Memorial?? Why isn't it being held there since he had the interview on WBOC saying he was the families pastor??
I apreciate all the love Sarah has recieved during this time and its a shame most of yall did not have the pleasure of meeting her this baby could light up a room with her smile and her giggle i hope that at her service that everyone can give her the dignity she very well deserves this needs to be a day that its all about her for a change let her be at peace i am asking that if any of you have any intention on acting up or acting out on her family do not show your face as she does have 6 other brothers and sisters that will be there and they do not need to endure any more pain let us grieve for sarah and yall can pass judgement at another time right now and saturday is our time to remember sarah and how we knew her in life and the wonderful child she was and in my heart still is I love you baby girl
Aunt Carrie, IF someone steps out of line, know that I will be the very first in line to escort them out the door in a split second. I'm sure there will be thousands of others that will have my back as well. There will be NO problems.
trust me joe i may be little but i will assist with the removal thank you so much for keeping us posted and allowing me to comment even when i was irate you are a sweetie
just my opinion,but because of all the hate against the family that was allowed to be posted here,the poor little girl's obit didn't even give her mother,father,aunts,siblings or any family members names,what a shame,they have been so villified here they did not even allow for their names to be published in the obituary,stop and think about it people,look what you are doing,as one other person said,the hate is tearing this community apart.
To Aunt Carrie. I wrote a poem about Sarah and it is posted on this site. If you would like to have it read by anyone, family member, friend or anyone who wants to read it during the funeral, PLEASE feel free to do so. She made such an impact on me, I had to put word's on paper.
God Bless,
Cindy
I feel that our community has really steped up to the plate. From the beginning of this everyone has bonded and worked together. Thank you Mike Lewis for your dedication!
thank you cindy but for some reason i cant get ahold of the family i have been shut out i only have contact with the oldest child and i will pass it on to her
I felt obligated to show up and help search for Sarah. felt bad afterwards not finding her or helpful lead. cried when learned she was found. i'd like to go and just say goodbye.
I would hope anyone who is attending will act appropriately and with dignity,Sarah deserves a peaceful funeral with no drama.
In reference to people accessing sex offender registries,not everyone has computers but I am sure the sheriffs office would provide that info on demand in print if requested.EVERYONE has cell phones now that get online and then theres always the library.
I heard on WZBH 93.5 earlier that tonite at Pickles, I think they said tonite...anyway a fundraiser toward funeral expenses, do they not know that this is covered? I don't mean this ugly, but, if the funeral is covered, where would the money go...didn't Leggs used to work at Pickles? what's that about, a fundraiser there? sorry, the funeral is covered, the burial is covered- family-you don't get compensated for putting us all through hell. Sound cold? don't mean to, honest I don't.
Anon 10:38, I agree with you! And if I too sound cold, good. Someone has to stand up for these children born to irresponsible adults. Too bad if the family's feelings are hurt because they are being villified. I for one, am done tip toeing around worried about offending someone!
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