Jennifer Teague Funeral Today

Not sure why, but for some reason I woke up early today. Perhaps it's because I ache for the family of Jennifer Teague who today will put Jennifer to rest. I googled hoping to see a headline reading "Arrest Made in Jennifer Teague Murder" but instead I read how Jennifer's funeral is expected to draw over 800 mourners. All I can think about is how so many people will sit in disbelief and confusion at her tragic and unanswered loss. The police need to solve this case so badly. And on that note, I think about the police who will likely be watching everyone who attends - some being undercover cops I'm certain. That's exactly what happened at my sister's funeral almost 25 years ago. Like Jennifer's case, we had a funeral before justice was served. It's a horrible feeling. Actually so much of how I felt at that time is a blur now. You just go through the motions. I just remember thinking - why are we here? This has to be a mistake.

But at today's funeral the police will be watching everyone because believe it or not the killer will likely be at the funeral. It's sick but very typical. It's like they go there as a final chapter in what they did - some probably feel proud while some may feel remorse. I know Ralph Power - the man who murdered my sister Sheryl Gardner - totally wanted to be at the funeral but it was 2.5 hours outside Toronto so getting there was a problem.

While I won't be able to attend the funeral in person, my heart goes out to Jennifer's family and friends...I can truly say I understand what they're going through...