Mon, 03/23/2009 - 10:16am - Posted by: Anonymous

To whom it may concern
Whom ever went and picked up those donations they were not meant for you . They were for my Niece Dana , This Benifit is to help out with her doctor bills . Not to help in your stupidity. So if you have a heart please drop them back off at the inn so they will be there by friday. Dana needs all the help she can get right now . God does not teach you to take that is not yours.Terry ,Jimmy if you guys need me to make a basket of some sort let me know . call me 570-369-4710 home # or Cell 570-269-8890 love Aunt Lisa

Sat, 03/21/2009 - 4:22pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Dana is home now and is still recovering with the help of her familey and the best friends anyone can have. Jimmy is there for her all the time. We alll thank everyone for there prayers and help. We are hopeing that all that know her will be at her beef and beer on march 27 at the bayview inn in the crest, Though there will be a great band and lots of raffles someone is going around picking up the donations from area business,s that were for Danas fund and we will want this investigated it is a crule thing to do Dana realy needed this stuff . She has a long way to go and many hospital bills that werent covered from her insurance. we were told that joe canales was donating something but when we went to get it they said a older gentalman was there and picked it up already.This is happening all over .So please if you can help with this beef and beer please call 463-0809 and speak to Terry or Lenny her parents. ps keep up the prayers.

Fri, 01/16/2009 - 12:01pm - Posted by: Anonymous

THANK YOU TO ALL THE GOOD HEARTED PEOPLE THAT CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR DANA AND HER FAMILY. THANK YOU TO LENNY, TERRY, LENNY, AND RACHEL FOR EVERYTHING, TO ALL MY BOYS IN AND OUT OF BLUE THANK YOU IT MEANS ALOT KNOWING YOU GOT MY BACK. LISA JENEE MEME AND MICHELLE YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST FRIENDS A GIRL COULD HAVE. I WANT TO THANK CONNOR FOR BEING STRONG AND KEEPING A SMILE ON MY FACE EVERYTIME I SEE HIM. SHAKE N BAKE BUDDY
JIMMY

Thu, 01/15/2009 - 11:04pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Dear Sweet Dana, One of the most genuine, caring, compassionate individuals that Victoria Manor's "B" wing and Care Alternatives patients, and South team employees has ever seen. Dana, All of your patients, their families and fellow co-workers love you and miss you dearly!
Dana, you have always been one of the most fiesty, energenic, "go get em" kind of woman that most envy; Dont ever give up the fight! "You Go Girl!"

Your friends and family are all praying for you everyday!

To Dana's Family... Never, Ever, give up Hope, Love and Faith! And most especially Never let other's opinions or conclusions get to you, because their opinions or speculations on what transpired wont change what happened. Just look at it this way, those out there so easily pointing blame...When they are pointing one finger, there will always be three other fingers pointing right back at them.

To The Eckel Family: I offer my deepest most sincerest condolensces to you and your family in your time of sorrow. I know that there is absolutely nothing anyone can say to you all that will magically make it all better, so I wont pretend to or even try; except for:
Instead of mourning the death of your son, it sometimes helps to celebrate the life of Brady by focusing on all of the positive memories, laughs, etc.

My thoughts and prayer are with all of you,
A member of the Victoria Manor and now Care Alternative crew

Sun, 01/11/2009 - 8:06pm - Posted by: Anonymous

There is a group of friends and family that are getting a fund raiser together for Connor. As soon as the date and time are set in stone we will be sure to let everyone know. Thank you for your continued prayers.

Sat, 01/10/2009 - 6:50pm - Posted by: Anonymous

To Dana's mom and family,

Praise God that Dana's health is improving. I do not know Dana personally but went to school with her, and pray for her continued improvement. This is my first post, but I have been following this article for updates. Thank you for posting, as I know many people are pulling for her.

Sat, 01/10/2009 - 2:18am - Posted by: Anonymous

Dana I love you your in my heart !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Meme xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Fri, 01/09/2009 - 6:36pm - Posted by: Anonymous

In reponse to 1/09 time 1:27....there is a special foundation set up with Sturdy Savings Bank in Cape May. checks payable "Connor Eckel Fund". On the bright side.......the EAGLES are doing there best because Brady is standing at the Pearly Gates yelling down to his favorite team. E A G L E S......Go Eagles. We can hear you Brady. xoxo

Fri, 01/09/2009 - 2:10pm - Posted by: Anonymous

GOD IS answering our prayers , dana has a long road ahead but she is strong , thank you all for continuing to support her and her family .

Fri, 01/09/2009 - 1:27pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Has anyone in the community thought about or planned anything such as a candlelight vigil, memorial service, or any another kind gesture towards the families left behind? I was hoping to hear maybe a benefit for little Connor's future. If anyone has any information or is looking for assistance in planning, I am sure there are many in this community who would do their part to help.
Maybe future comments should be left for this purpose along with prayers. Especially for a very sweet, well-loved child who has had a loss that most of us don't experience until we are much older. Even then, we never wish anyone to face the loss of a parent, but especially not an innocent child.

Fri, 01/09/2009 - 1:16pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Dana is doing a little better. She has been moved out of the Trauna Unit. She is starting her rehab. She is awake. She opens her eyes, and will look at you when you talk to her. Please continue praying. Dana will make it through this, she just needs a little help, and a lot of time. Thank you for your continued prayers.

Thu, 01/08/2009 - 10:11pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Can someone please give an update on how Dana is doing!!! We all have been praying for her and her family. Just want to see how she id doing. Has she woken up? I

Thu, 01/08/2009 - 7:07pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Rest in Peace Brady

Wed, 01/07/2009 - 9:55am - Posted by: Anonymous

I am the mother of Dana Sanfilippo and I just want to let the peaple who dident know my child that she was a great mother, friend,and care giver. this was a accident no one wanted this to happen.We were a concerned about the other car that was involved. But thank GOD they went home and are ok. Brady dident get to go home and spend Christmas with his son and familey. And Dana might never wake up to ours.These two children loved life and there famileys. They dident do anything alot of you dident do . And they would of been the first to help you if you needed them. I will miss Brady so much no matter what he always had a smile on his face and the most kissable lips that I thank him for passing them on to my grandson Connor. As for Dana you couldent have a better friend,mother, or daughter so please stop the rock throwing and let us grieve for Brady and pray for Dana to get well.

Tue, 01/06/2009 - 5:57pm - Posted by: Anonymous

To the commenter who told Lenny to stop begging for gifts you should be ashamed of yourself. You're the kind of person we don't want in our community! Just because Lenny has friends who care about his family enough to do something nice for them?! If you knew what you were talking about you never would have posted that comment. You obviously don't have many friends. Sorry that there are people out there that actually care about others. If anyone else went through something like this I'm sure Lenny and his family would do the same for them. Keep your negative comments to yourself ***.

Tue, 01/06/2009 - 1:27pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Please make this go away Herald! This is unbelievable! I don't understand why the family members of these victims are still coming around just to read how these cowards post all this hate!? You have to believe that many are just posting this trash to just get at you! They think it's funny to be and by your responses, it's working! I would not even come back here or if you continue to post updates, don't respond to the hate. Don't give these people the time of day. Remember...God is watching and one day we will all have to answer to him. Only you can help yourself on this matter. I know you don't expect the Herald staff to block this garbage that these people are spewing! Oh and to the Herald...you should be ashamed of yourselves. As someone stated in the past...as a privately owned paper, you do have the right to block whatever you want and you know it! I have posted several times and not gotten in because I guess I did not fit your agenda. One other thing. I wonder what it would be like if this happened to one of the editors loved ones or anyone who works at the Herald for that matter. Would they let the trash through or block it? I think we all know the answer to that.

Tue, 01/06/2009 - 11:39am - Posted by: Anonymous

first off this is danas cousin kayla and lenny did not beg for gifts. you dont underatand how hard it is on my family right now we are trying are best in front of connor not to be upset. he is a strong little boy right now stronger then i could ever be... and for his sake everbody should stop talking down on his parents because they did things in there past but they still were the best parents when it came to raising connor... connor was bradys whole world he did everything for that little boy... who cares how he was in the past dont you get it he isnt around anymore to defend himself get over it your just putting people down to make urself happy... let it go now and for my cousin dana she is a very strong girl she will get through this with the support of everybody that really cares for her and prays. thank you to everybody that is trying to help my family out we do really appriciate it.

Tue, 01/06/2009 - 11:32am - Posted by: Anonymous

Dana god bless you , you're a fighter . god bless all of cape may county to pull together and get connor his mommy home and help the families with the healing process . prayers to all family and friends involved .

Tue, 01/06/2009 - 12:51am - Posted by: Anonymous

Nobody is begging for anything, except maybe prayers for all involved. Lenny did not ask for handouts. Jay and Kristen did a toy drive for Connor, on their own. They did it out of the kindness of their hearts. To help a little boy in the absolute worst time of his life. Anything that people are doing for Connor, are doing it because they know and/or love him, Brady, Dana, or the families. Connor was given as best a Christmas as possible, under the circumstances. He received many gifts, from the family, and friends.
Do you have no compassion? The families are going through the most difficult times, and you only have negative things to say to, and about them. I am assuming you have never had to tell your 6 year old grandchild/nephew that his father is gone forever, and his mother is fighting very hard, every day for her life. Everyone involved is doing the best they can, to get through this.
Many people were touched through this horrible tragedy, and almost all people who have commented have had only kind things to say. To those of you giving your support, and praying, thank you. They need all of the prayers they can get. I thank God that the other two injured were released quickly, and are healing.
Please, think before you write. How would you feel if this was your family, or friend? Nobody deserves to be treated this way. I pray you never have to go through what we are.
Please continue to pray for Dana's recovery, and for everyone else involved.
Thank you.

Mon, 01/05/2009 - 11:32pm - Posted by: Anonymous

To the ignorant commenter! Nobody asked for any gifts, I'm sure he didn't even need more than he received on the holidays. It's just an attempt for people to make the child feel a little happier seeing how he has had it really rough recently. Out of the kindness of thier hearts, not from anybody asking for a hand out. You must be really jealous of all the kindness and love that these people are receiving. And that is really sad...

Mon, 01/05/2009 - 9:04pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Dana' s bro again...buzz off dude. Go out and get a job and get conner's some gifts instead on getting on the net and begging for them.

Mon, 01/05/2009 - 5:43pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Lenny:
Can you give us an accurate update on Dana's condition? Most of us have been keeping her in our thoughts and prayers and are truly concerned with her progress. Has Connor gotten to see his mommy at all? How is he handling everything? I speak for many when I say that we will continue to pray for your sister's speedy recovery. Please keep us up to date since as you know, you can't always believe what you hear on the street. God bless your family.

Mon, 01/05/2009 - 5:14pm - Posted by: Anonymous

I just wanted to say that Dana is one of the most caring people. She takes care of elderly people, and they love her. Everyone is praying for her to have as easy of a recovery as possible. Please stop assuming the worst, just pray for her and her family.

Mon, 01/05/2009 - 3:11pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Hello this is Dana's brother again. I'd just like to apologize for peoples negative comments on kimberly. The only reason her name should come up is if someone says thank God her life was spared. She shouldnt get critisized for being less injured than anybody. Anyway i would like to thank kristen perry and Jay Cassella for putting together a toy drive for Connor. It was a very kind hearted thing to do and not only we the family appreciate it but im sure he will more than anyone. He has been put through more than any child should have to ever go through. I just hope he doesnt think of the holidays as a tragic time for the rest of his life.

Mon, 01/05/2009 - 10:20am - Posted by: Anonymous

Oh my God! How in the world did this comment area become about Kimberly? There is a 6 year old boy whose mother wasn't there to wish him a Merry Christmas and watch him open his gifts, whose father wasn't there and will never be there...ever! Kimberly was fortunate enough to walk away from this horrific accident, and yes no one is doubting she will have to live with the trauma for the rest of her life. But she lives. Hopefully she was with her chiildren on Christmas morning and watched them open their gifts. And she can tuck them and kiss them good night...every night! Let's pray for Conner and his mother's recovery

Sun, 01/04/2009 - 1:54pm - Posted by: Anonymous

To the person who thinks kimberly is forgotten couldnt be more mistaken. Dana would be the first person to be by her side if she could , but she cant . All that were involved in this horrible ACCIDENT are in danas familys prayers, please everyone stop pointing fingers , the only one who knows what happened is God , Dana is not to blame , she did not purposely cause this horrific event , I can say whatever happened in that car was not because dana was wanting to hurt anyone if people know the truth they know that she is a victim of circumstance to . please just pray ,,and put your theories on paper in the privacy of your own home , this isnt spout off, Please dont forget the childern and the families of all involved keep your energy positive , and thats what will assure a brighter outcome . just like dana was trying to do , befriending her sons father to give her little boy a happy xmas she wanted everyone to be happy do the same for her and try to help in good ways ,, to jimmy ,,"dana's boyfriend "your a great man , she and connor love you so much and you have been so dedicated to her recovery thank you , she loves you so much and i know you love her,, we will overcome this .

Sun, 01/04/2009 - 11:01am - Posted by: Anonymous

I doubt anyone would argue that Kimberly's life is less important than anyone elses, but she walked away from this accident. Yes she has to live with this nightmare for the rest of her life, but thats just it, she still has a rest of her life. She is lucky regardless of what nightmare flashes through her mind.
There is really no positive that could come out this, even if Dana pulls through, her son lost his father, and she lives with the guilt (justified or not) of knowing that she was driving the car that killer her son's father. Anyone who is still posting negative comments on this is sad and I pity you. No one wins, no one deserved to have this happen, and no lives will be made better by anything that has come out of this accident or these posts. It is time to stop arguing and be thankful and hopeful that the total of this tragedy is complete and that all who were effected can begin the healing process rather than relive the disaster day after day.

Sat, 01/03/2009 - 5:23pm - Posted by: Anonymous

wow so you sick little people think Kimberly is less important in this because she wasn't as critical?? Get a *** grip! Dana could have killed them too and they would have children without parents. Thank your lucky stars that she didn't kill everyone. Just because Kimberly was released doesn't mean she doesn't have to live this nightmare in her head everytime she looks at a car for God's sake... everyone of you that wrote a comment on this space are just looney and as it goes on it's easy to see your just doing it for entertainment. I've never seen such trash.

Fri, 01/02/2009 - 8:47pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Wow, I'm sure glad certain people have turned this comment section into a circus. It makes me sad to live in this community. These are real people whose lives have been forever changed by an ACCIDENT. It would be nice to show a little respect and maybe an ounce of kindness or sympathy for them. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all, right? Lets stay on topic and pray for Dana's recovery, so she can be reunited with her and Brady's 6 year old son.

Fri, 01/02/2009 - 8:30pm - Posted by: Anonymous

To the person who wrote a comment on 12/25 @ 6:56pm...Are you kidding me, all one can speak about is the Eckel family because they're the ones who lost a family member. Okay, so what if KIMBERLY has 3 small children, at least she's alive and so are her children! Hopefully she thanks God for that! I lost a child in a tragic accident and the pain and loss is unbearable, obviously you've never had to endure such a tradegy.

Fri, 01/02/2009 - 6:29pm - Posted by: Anonymous

To the person that was coldhearted and unsympathetic to the Eckel family, you mention that Kimberly (the passenger in the Mercedes) also has 3 small children, well that's all well and good. She wasn't as seriously injured as was reported. She and the driver were only in the hospital for a couple of hours. And hey, at least they're alive and so are her children. So yes it is all about the Eckel family who lost their loved one and the Sanfilippo family whose loved one is still in critical condition. Have some compassion for God sake.

Fri, 01/02/2009 - 2:47am - Posted by: Anonymous

i passed this accident on my way home from work. what i saw sickened me. no one should have to go through what those people did. i dont know anyone involved nor do i pass judgement on anyone. regardless of anyones past behavior, no one deserves to be mangled on the parkway. it is no one's business what these kids did in their past. who cares about freedom of speech. you should keep your nasty comments to youself. unless someone directly hurt you or someone in your family, the negativity just isnt unecessary. let a family greive and let brady rest in peace. pray that dana will get better and be in her childs life. its been 10 days and you people are still at eachother throats. you should all feel ashamed of yourself at how insensitve and devlish you sound.
i hope the families involved find peace and know that you are in our prays.

Fri, 01/02/2009 - 12:49am - Posted by: Anonymous

$650.00 or $650,000 doesn't matter. Couldn't save a life could it? A tent would have the same effect at this point. So don't try to throw in how much their house costs to get past the fact they aren't exactly "cream of the crop people." I know quite a few people that live in expensive housing yet are broke as ***! To the "Villas" writer, right on!

But RIP brady and get well soon Dana!!!!

Fri, 01/02/2009 - 12:07am - Posted by: Anonymous

I AM A very close friend to dana. I'M so sick of the rumors and people pointing fingers. Unless you have ever had a conversation or realationship with either brady or dana , keep your mouths closed unless your opening it to pray for all families involved. Dana has a big heart and a wonderful personailty , she will have a long journey ahead, she has dedicated her life taking excellent care of people and now she deserves the same respect , dedication and respect she has shown so many . Dana's brother , mother , father etc. have been totally dedicated to their sister and daughter and everyone is praying for all involved , lets not forget a little boy who is so loved and loves his parents so much , thats where the focus should be , getting connor his mommy back . please unless you have true facts or positive words , dont bother to write . lisa s.

Thu, 01/01/2009 - 11:22pm - Posted by: Anonymous

this is dana's brother again and i would just like to say to the person talking *** anonymously that i feel really sorry for you. Seems to me that your one of the very very few ppl that dont care. But that's fine. noone needs you to care or wants you to. Have a good life. I'm sure that attitude will have you surrounded by loved ones and freinds. j/k

Thu, 01/01/2009 - 11:16pm - Posted by: Anonymous

To the person talking reckless about Dana's brother and the family. I personally know them and they are far from villas, not that there is anything wrong with living in the villas tho. They live in a $650,000 house and have more respect for anybody else than you could ever have. You posting negative comments without telling us who you are just shows how much of a coward you really are. And you do not speak for everyone when u say "we dont care" more people care for everyone involved in the accident than anyone will ever care for you. And thats probably the reason you choose to post negitive comments on people that receive so much love. And I feel sorry for you.

Thu, 01/01/2009 - 6:56pm - Posted by: sawzalot

Hey 1/1@6:12 after reading your comments one word comes to mind, A-Hole ,You are ,only word that could describe you ,I wish you were within my reach ,Rob....

Thu, 01/01/2009 - 6:14pm - Posted by: Anonymous

To 12:40pm on 1/1/09.... stranger things have happened.

Thu, 01/01/2009 - 6:12pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Ha I see you didn't like the putting the light on someone else other than Brady. Of course it was an accident but what kind remains to be seen. Uh brady fighting with her and broke her arm before? Please doesn't that tell you what kind of people these are to begin with... the word "villas" comes to mind. Wait til the reports are done. If they were sober and not fighting or speeding, it was an accident if not... she killed him. But I'm sure he played a part in his own death,,, Oh and the "this is Lenny her bro ***" get a grip dude we don't care.

Thu, 01/01/2009 - 4:13pm - Posted by: Anonymous

I would just like to offer my sympathy to the family of the man who was killed and the girl who was driving the car. It is a horrible thing to happen, and I would just like to tell the families that they are in the thoughts and prayers of many . For all the people out there with negative comments, just remember this was someone's child . It was ,after all ,an accident.

Thu, 01/01/2009 - 12:47pm - Posted by: Anonymous

To whom ever wrote the comment about Dana being the one to blame.
Accident- (noun) An unexpected and undesirable event, especially one resulting in damage or harm: Lack of intention; chance. Just so you know what an accident means.

Thu, 01/01/2009 - 12:40pm - Posted by: Anonymous

for the commenter saying where is dana's responsibility? she killed him!?!? its called an accident for a reason ***. like she purposely went off the road killed her childs father that she was obviously hanging out with as freinds at the time and put herself in the hospital with severe brain trama. get real you loser!!!!!! her brother Lenny!! You have something to say, say it to me or at least write your name you ***

Thu, 01/01/2009 - 12:10pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Dear Dana's brother...can you give us an update on Dana's progress? The media seems to have dropped the ball on this import information. Hope she is doing better. Thanks..Hope your New Year is better than 2008

Thu, 01/01/2009 - 11:40am - Posted by: Anonymous

how dare the person write the comment about dana being the one who killed brady.your ***. lower than scum. nobody knows what happened. brady could have been fighting with her in the car which is the most likely the reason. not attaching the deceased but he did brake her arm before. he was a great person and we all mess up sometime, but to blame dana without even knowing what happened is really low. and i hope that you get whatever god feels you should.

Thu, 01/01/2009 - 9:08am - Posted by: Anonymous

Do not put any blame on Dana. It was an accident. Brady's familiy has been going to visit her, and checking on her daily. They do not blame her, they know that she would never intentionally hurt Brady. People need to learn some respect. Respect for both families going through the worst times of their lives. Brady RIP, and Dana get better girl, we need you here for Connor, and us.

Thu, 01/01/2009 - 8:59am - Posted by: Anonymous

Thu, 01/01/2009 - 1:13am

haha are you serious?! you really think dana deserves to be talked down about just because she was the driver?! your outta your tree it was a *** ACCIDENT ***!!!! but i will agree no-one deserves to talk to down about brady and/or his past.

Thu, 01/01/2009 - 2:44am - Posted by: Anonymous

ok to whoever wrote at 656 on the 25th, what r u talking about innocent for..? ur talking as if dana purposly crossed over or something...? and no one is more sorry for anyone everyone feels bad at it we cant help it if we knew dana n brady personally, of course people are gonna talk about them more, get over it.... i cant bleiev at such a hard time, u would actually b concerned about who is gettin more sympathy...? soo immature... and its also pretty inconsiderate of people to say they were re-wrapping conner's gifts and delivering them in christmas, dont take credit where credit is not deserved.... so sad... RIP Brady, everyone loves u, NO MATTER WHAT U DID IN UR PAST....

Thu, 01/01/2009 - 1:13am - Posted by: Anonymous

Wait...why is everyone attacking the dead guy? what about Dana the driver that killed him? Where is her responsibility ? She's not exactly miss innocent here she left a kid with no dad and yet Brady gets all the heat?

Wed, 12/31/2008 - 9:51am - Posted by: Anonymous

HI im Dana' brother Lenny. If anyone knows where all of the presents that were in my sisters car that were scattered on the parkway are please contact us. please only reply if you are sure because we have been on a wild goose chase thus far. Thank you

Tue, 12/30/2008 - 7:06pm - Posted by: Anonymous

Maybe a few words from Gray's Elegy would be appropriate about the young man who died,
and those who want to bring up his character/actions at this time. He's in the hands of God now. So let Him take it from here.

"No farther seek his merits to disclose,
Or draw his frailties from their dread abode
(There they alike in trembling hope repose),
The bosom of his Father and his God."