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Tai...
Jan 23, 2007 4:00:58 GMT -5
Post by 4UDonnie on Jan 23, 2007 4:00:58 GMT -5
Tai, your efforts have brought us all to this point and the future of this case is unknown. As you have discovered, this is going to be a painful and frustrating journey.
I have tried to make your dad's memory a vivid presence in your life. I've watched you keep his pictures near you always, covet his few possisions we have, proudly speak of your dad to your friends, and even cry to him when you needed comfort. Your pain and longing have been hard for a mother to watch her child have to experience.
I know you need answers and justice, I hope we can find it.
I love you so much! I am just so sure that Dad knows you are doing this for him. You have become a beautiful young woman - inside and out - despite the circumstances and pain you had to grow up with and are still trying to deal with to this day.
So here we go, little one, I'm right by your side. Dad and I are so proud of you!
All my love, Mom
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Tai...
Jan 23, 2007 11:15:15 GMT -5
Post by tmarker on Jan 23, 2007 11:15:15 GMT -5
Thanks, ma.
I have made so much progress already in this, and I know I am going to take it far. I know there are still people out there who have a lot to lose if this is solved, and they will probably go to great measures to make sure it never gets solved. I, however, will put up the fight of my life to make sure that my papa gets justice, and the people who did this to him and the others, and KEEP getting away with it, get put away.
I won't let this rest until I have taken it as far as it can go.
Thanks! Love you too! (And you too, papa)
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Tai...
Apr 10, 2007 11:05:51 GMT -5
Post by tmarker on Apr 10, 2007 11:05:51 GMT -5
When I was 16 years old, I lived next door to my friend that I went to school with, and her dad died suddenly of lung cancer. I remember going over to her house, and I was sitting there with her and she was laying on the floor just staring up into nothing. She was miserable – she hadn’t showered and wasn’t eating, and I remember looking at her and in that moment where nothing you can say will be enough, I was thinking that her life would never be the same, and the pain of losing her papa would be with her forever. I knew exactly how she felt and all I could do for her was sit there and be with her.
My original intention of posting on the TalkEaton forum was just to find out more about how and why my dad died, I never intended on solving a murder or had realistic hopes of having the people that killed him and the others brought to justice. As I learned more and more and more about what happened and why, I remembered thinking ‘what have I got myself into?’. I could have never imagined things so horrible. I felt like I was getting lost in a horrible nightmare. When I started asking for information, I knew very little and from what I did know, I had to make my own conclusions about what I thought had happened. Even in the worst case scenario I had created in my mind, the things I learned when I asked for information didn’t come close to what I thought could have been the absolute worst.
My older brother is aware that I had began asking for information, and he has said numerous times, no matter what happens, it’s not going to bring Dad back. And it’s true. I’ve given up. The case will never get solved, and my generation knows it. The generation that was affected the most by the homicides in Preble County still have this flailing hope that the murders will be solved and the people who committed these crimes will be prosecuted and sent to prison and everything will be well and reparations will be made. That’s not the case. It’s been 20 years – it’s not going to get solved. The corruption in that county up there will always overcome any good in the community. I am familiar with the sense of hurt and anger and hopelessness that comes from having to watch these people get away with this stuff, and living without a family member because of it, but it all comes down to one thing – they’ve won. That’s the way it is and that’s the way it’s going to be. It’s time to accept that and move on. It sounds bad to say this, but I’m content knowing why my dad died, and who did it. They’ll never be caught.
Apparently in Preble County, according to Mr. Lindloff, there are a lot of people up there who “are just in the wrong place at the wrong time.” All I can hope is that Mr. Lindloff happens upon a situation something like the one my father was in when he was shot in the head twice by someone who was waiting for him, with the intention to murder him. Of course my dad was “just in the wrong place at the wrong time”, but seeing as it happens so much up there, I don’t doubt it won’t happen where Mr. Lindloff is in the wrong place at the wrong time sometime himself.
I’ll never have a Halloween for the rest of my life where thoughts of my father laying in a massive pool of his own blood on the kitchen floor of a farmhouse in Eaton, Ohio with two bullets in head don’t run through my mind constantly. That was my dad, it’s sick someone can take something like that away from someone without a second thought.
I miss you, papa.
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Tai...
Apr 10, 2007 11:33:49 GMT -5
Post by admin on Apr 10, 2007 11:33:49 GMT -5
(sob) Tai,
This has been such an emotional rollercoaster. Your post displays incredible depression and hopelessness.
But think what you are saying...after talking to everyone you know exactly what happened and who was involved. No agency has ever talked to everyone that you and I have, they had no way to reach everyone like we have. The information has left no doubt in your mind, you have heard from people that actually saw things. Do you not think that investigators will come away with the same knowledge as you after they have talked to the same people?
It is time for this burden to be given over to investigators that can do something with all this information. It is not appropriate for the families to have to collect evidence and witnesses, but it was necessary given the past history of local investigations. It's time to hand over everything and get back to trying to just deal with life.
You have a lot of people who now know about your situation and care very much for you. They have risked their own safety in sharing information. Do not let their courageous efforts to help you fizzle into hopelessness. They gave you information to help you fix this mess.
So let's fix it. You will get your second wind and find the energy and desire to fight, I know you too well. Do something wonderful for yourself today to help pull yourself out of your depression.
Remember that this is no longer just a triple homicide case, there are other people suffering that need your information shared to have light brought to their own cases. This is now about a certain group of people and their actions to many. People are counting on you and NEED you.
Hang in there, I know you will do the right thing because it is your nature.
I guess I will have to get you a "sad" surprise.
Mom
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Tai...
May 3, 2007 20:01:03 GMT -5
Post by lori marker on May 3, 2007 20:01:03 GMT -5
Little Tai, I remember how proud your daddy was the day he told me about you. He so loved your name. Swore it was all his idea... Now it seems you've grown up and how! Wow! When I found out all that you have accomplished I had to pause and think of how proud your papa must be of you now. I loved your papa so much. I miss him dearly. Hopefully, you will find continued success, not only for Donnie but also for the many others who still seek some closure and healing. Perhaps there will be some justice thrown in as well, though I find any conclusion in this case will never bring any true justice. God bless you Tai. Love to you, Aunt Lori
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Tai...
Jan 29, 2010 21:34:49 GMT -5
Post by admin on Jan 29, 2010 21:34:49 GMT -5
Hi it's Tai! Haven't been on here in quite some time, but as always I still miss my dad and wanted to say hey!!! love taiger
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Tai...
Apr 22, 2021 10:51:18 GMT -5
Post by Mel’s Sis on Apr 22, 2021 10:51:18 GMT -5
My sister Melinda, was there at David’s cabin that night. We are approaching a 34 year anniversary of their deaths. Are you still actively seeking information regarding this case? If so, how can I contact you?
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Tai...
Dec 12, 2021 0:31:56 GMT -5
Post by Tai’s mom on Dec 12, 2021 0:31:56 GMT -5
Hello Mel’s sis. I am Tai’s mom and Donnie Marker’s widow. Much love to your family! I would love to hear from you. andrea4marker@Gmail.com
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