"For a moment it seemed the world stood united for Kathleen and her family."

For a moment? No sir....forever. We still stand united, as the fight to end Huntington's in our children's and grandchildren's lifetime will be endless. So too, is the fight against bullying in any way, shape or form.

facebook the devils workshop.
people on facebook = the devil

so much for the anti-bully law which is a joke and means nothing

A 9 year old child should not even have a Facebook.

those who bully should be tried as adults. there must be ZERO tolerance!!!

I can only imagine the pain this girl's grandmother is dealing with. I just don't understand why you would be dealing with such grief by going on facebook.

grow up Al... some of us use facebook to keep in touch with friends and family. So sorry for this family.

Absolutely heartbreaking! What a beautiful, beautiful child. I don't think she lived next to humans. I'm glad that all her pain and suffering are over. She's in heaven, Her neighbors will be in hell.

My son as aspberges syndrom and is bullied everyday of his life. This law is a shame. He tells the staff in his school ad he is told to "ingnore it and they will stop". Maybe in the 1940's that would have worked but not these days. These's lawmakers need to ge with te times.

Facebook is great for alot of things i have family that i dont get to see all the time cuz we live states apart and he keeps us all together and then i have started talking to friends that i havent talked to since middle school and i feel for this grandmother in my time of need when i lost family my friends on Facebook where there for me even thou they couldnt be there for me personaly so yes people use facebook for alot But that facebook is used has bulling makes me sick to my stomach i have been bullied and i dont stand for it

There will always be sick evil people in the world. May they all get their punishment in the end.

tis heartbreaking to read the blur of countless young lives affected by being bullied! as a dada, father, mister mom, et cetera, of two sensitive young teenage daughters, (and a survivor of serving as the de facto punching bag from grades 1 - 12) the resurgence of emotions resurfaces upon gleaning the headlines of yet another tender life undermined from cyber aggressive taunts! no matter these shattered stories of promising gals and guys forsaken from the unbearable pressure to endure unkind words (an endemic in my mind), this virtual soap box of sorts one way to sound the alarm that those who participate and perpetrate the net outcome OUGHT to be held accountable! this parent would be devastated if either one of his precious progeny took their life, and he would want retribution served toward those who added insulting mean rants!

Rest in Peace, and your in Jesus' arms now and your mothers.

There are neighborhoods it's best to stay away from. Maybe Facebook is one of those neighborhoods.

Im sick of the constant blame on facebook for kids being bullied,,, Parents be a parent, block them from the site, it;s easy there is a thing called parental control on the sites they can visit, if they are getting mean bulling texts, block the text function, it wont really kill them to not have these things,, be a parent darn it, control your kids life,,,

she is in a bettter place she will be missed by her family and friends, have no fear little one as u cross the other side and will start a knew life and bring happiness and joy to those u come across ^j^

Wow its amazing how people do not know when to stop bullying other. Doesn't these people feel HORRIBLE for this girl. Personally, Facebook is not a bad thing. The bad thing about any social website is how you use it. Its human nature to help others not hurt them.

The people who did the taunting are sick beyond belief. What is wrong with this world? What happened to common decency and caring for our neighbors? I feel terrible for the kids today. They are growing up in such a sick world.

She is an angel with GOD !

Dianna Melroy--I agree one hundred percent!!!

I think Facebook is a problem. And if you want to keep in touch with family and friends who live in different states, how about e-mail, or God forbid, handwritten letters. The neighbors of this little girl probably won't get more than a slap on the wrist, but it probably helps that they know how much everybody hates them. Being ostracized is the best punishment for something like this. Rest in peace, Kathleen.

ive been saying it for years, put a bullet in the head of the bully, no matter what age, and set an example - this is what will happen to you if you bully my kid..but no, weak minded folks will just continue to weep over the graves of the innocents instead of actually doing something about it..sad

So sad for this beautiful child and her family. Jennifer and Scott Petrov are pieces of human garbage. Their address, phone #s, work addresses, etc. should be posted all over the net so that they can never have a single minute's peace for the rest of their lives.

YOU NEED TO TAKE THEIR COMPUTERS AND ANY ONLINE ACCESS AWAY FROM AND MABY YOU WILL SAVE THEIF SOULS.

its so sad that there are people like that in the world. To pick on that lil girl going through that stuff is horrible. Jennifer and Scott Petkov are lucky they are not in my neighborhood, i wish they were. i would lite there house on fire at about 230 am and hope they didn't make it out. if they did make it out i would make fun of them for being homeless....lol white trash should be burnt, lol

How did a 9 year old get access to Face Book? Where are the parents? Is there any parental supervision? That is the problem with this poor level of parenting.

What kind of low life scum continues to harass this family. They have lost EVERYTHING. This poor woman has buried her own child, and now her precious grandbaby. The Petkov's are evil personified, and cannot seem to stop causing trouble everywhere they go. There is a special place in hell for people like them!

I am sorry this poor child had to die from this terrible disease. Imagine folks, your mother dies from this disease you cannot even comprehend at age 7, and that you too have it. Then imagine a "person" telling you that she is happy your mother died, and will throw a party when you are dead. This was verbally stated, not just a rant unleashed on FB that the family happened to find. The neighbor is a true piece of evil in this world. I hope that karma smacks her so bad she will never be able to repent or cry enough.

Kathleen is mistreated by her neighbors and the world stood up for her. She dies and the whole world showed their support. When the Petkovs die no one outside their group of family and friends will even know. But they'll probably always be known as the people who teased a dying little girl who never did anything to them.

facebook is a joke the devil is busy

9 year olds should be playing with dolls and trains not the internet. Shame on the parents.

you got adults that do not need to be on there either,they are wrost than the kids

What a beautiful child and sad that she had to experience such disgusting and hurtful behavior as she was battling her illness. The Petrov's will get what's coming to them at some point. Hope she's at peace with her momma. Prayers to family left behind to grieve this child and her mother.

So very sad Do not blame the parents . They were just trying to make their precious daughter happy! The ones who bullied her should be held accountable. They should be educated on what they did and how they hurt this young girl and how they would feel if it had happened to them! My condolences to the Family.
Debbie

Maybe she had a facebook cause she was sick and it was a way to stay in touch with the ONES that loved her! Judge Not!

Kathleen, is in a better place where Jennifer Petkov can't hurt her anymore!

What kind of messed up ADULTS bulliy a child, especially one fighting such a tragic battle? Wrong on so many levels. After Grandma wins the court battle, the judge needs to make those losers next door seek some serious therapy.

Prayers to the family.

This is so ridiculous. People want to put bullets in the heads of bullies, or take away online access..., or blame Facebook for the bullying. I don't think any of this will solve these situations. There is NO GOOD REASON for anyone to bully anyone else at any time of their life. Since I was a child, I was taught that you never stare, make fun of, hit, or even be rude to other people. The problem now IMO, is that so many people are desensitized to so many things, these days, that unless it hits home, they don't care about anyone but number one.

People can be evil and bullying is an evil thing to do. I wish it would stop but unfortunately I don't think it wil because no matter how many laws they make people will always find a way. I have not been around for centuries but I'm pretty bullying has so you cannot put the full blame on Facebook. And what is so sad is there are so many things people are bullied about. Every story I read about a young beautiful child being bullied makes me even sicker because no child deserves to feel that kind of pain. It is so sad this child died because no one should not get to live a full life, although it doesn't bother me as much if the bully did not live a full life. It would of been a lot sadder if this child had committed suicide because in my opinion those are the saddest stories because no one should be driven to death. This is the first I have heard about this story and there is one part I don't understand. Their was a big feud between the neighbors were the adults bullying the child of the neighbors or did the adults have a child bullying the young girl who just passed away? Because it would be even sicker if the adults were bullying the parents child. I wish this world would change in so many ways but if it ever does it will take a very long time for it to.

Why do people insist on calling the bullying neighbors adults? They're a rung lower than mean-spirited middle-school bullies who at least have a chance of growing up and becoming remorseful adults. It's so sad that Kathleen won't have a chance to grow up and become as beautiful a grown-up as she was a child.

Poor little girl! so very sad, and that woman is an awful person! Let the child grieve the death or her mother without a picture posted on facebook, how immature and now the child dies, I hope this woman is given some sort of punishment! Once a bully always a bully! And you can take the computer away from the kids but certainly not there friends. My 11 and 13 year old cousins was not aloud to have a facebook but her friends insisted on it. She made a fake name and only went on it at a friends house.. just because one thinks their child is following rules in their home doesnt mean they are in others homes... RIP Kathleen

We lost our son the night before Thanksgiving 2010. Our hearts and prayers go out to Kathleen's family & friends. We were fortunate that all of our, and our son's, friends...on and off line...were great, caring people. I am glad Kathleen got to witness the worldwide outpouring of good people...to blot out the hurtful attacks of the bad ones. Look for Wil, Kathleen...he's a handsome young man, just 18 when he went home suddenly from complications of Crohn's. He can be one of your big brothers in Heaven.

If they ever pass a law for a hate crime, this should be the reason. That poor family.
God Bless you all.

One of the comments by Diane was perfectly said. No child should be bullied and why in heaven's name would you bully a dying 9 year old. How cruel people can be. No common sense. I wonder what goes on in their house?? My heart goes out to the grandmother who buried her daughter in 2010 and now her granddaughter. How heartbreaking and such a beautiful little girl. May she rest in peace with her mother.

I just answered my own question I did not bother to read all the articles it was the adults bullying the child and those adults are just sick pathetic idiots.

Coming from a mom of 4 and one of them being 9 whether or not this 9 year old had a facebook there is no reason what so ever that a so called adult should be saying things like this about her or her mother it is just wrong its not bad enough that the young girl lost her mother and then for these (monsters) to go on Facebook and bully the poor girl I hope they both rot in hell as I hope for all people who bully. Adults shouldn't bully innocent defenseless young children whether or not they have a Facebook. Facebook is to reconnect with family and friends and to get updates on your favorite showa and ect. Not for BULLYING

Wow!

may she rest in peace one of gods children now god bless ELLA

I agree with Ashley a 9 year old has no business on face book. But It really is sad that an adult has to bully a child. Hope they burn in hell.

rest in peace little angel, go fly to your mom who waits with open arms, no one or anything can hurt you now.

Bullying seems to big a big issue here but come on, wht adult bullys a nine year old like really ur fueding with the family and then u decide to bring a kid into it, way it doesn't make u look anymore better then u arguing in the first place what happen to our anti-bully law tho we have one it still doesn't help or stop the fact tht millions of people get bullied everyday why have a law if ur not gonna in-force it?...tho we all have our opinions here!! my prayers go out to the family and at least the child is with ur mom agian!!

We can call her every name in the book but, it won't phase her. Those who bully do so because they have no self esteem or compassion for others. It's also quite obvious by the way she treated Kathleen and her Grandmother she's incapable of any unconditional love whether it be family, friends or neighbors. For any adult to bully a child, especially one that is dying is beyond sickening. Whatever the issue was that started this feud is meaningless. I can't imagine what it's like to bury one of your children, your own flesh and blood and have someone like Jennifer celebrate your pain and agony. And, then for the next four years she makes this young child with a terminal illness, endure more pain than any child or human should have too. It's plain as day that Jennifer has a narcissistic behavior and is only concerned of one person. Herself. I do believe in karma (seen it happen way to many times not to believe) that her payback for what she's done is well on it's way. I can't and won't say that I'm sorry for her, I believe that whatever takes place, she deserves it twofold.

People... y'all are missing the point! This story is NOT about Facebook! It's about idiots (animals) that bullied a sick little girl. Chances are, if FB didnt exist the Petkov's would have used another venue to display their acts of heartlessness. No family should have to go through such pain, much less be taunted and made to feel even worse about circumstances they cannot change. Bullies - at ANY age - are ruthless! Bullying is a horrible thing to go through, and a horrid thing to do, but for an adult to find power in picking on a beautiful child (a CHILD! Terminally ill, or not!), is sickening! How pathetic must your life be, to stoop so low... as if children of all kinds dont have enough bullying to put up with... People of all ages have enough to worry about without having to add bullying to their list. And anybody who has enough time to waste BEING a bully, should get counseling and a hobby/job...

How sad. My heart goes out to her. What is going on in this world?
I live on Staten Island and last week a young girl jumped in front of a bus and killed herself because she was bullied on facebook and in school. A facebook memorial page was created for her and the bullies attacked that also even posting pictures of buses.

I remember the story and it just blew me away of how someone is capable of such meanness and evil. How someone can ridicule a child and torment a family of a sick child is just inconceivable to me. Just 9 years old and had to deal with not only a deadly disease but also deal with hateful people. It just breaks my heart and just sadness that this family had to go through so much. The people who were cruel to the child and the family, I hope pay dearly for thier torments. They must be miserable people and have the most unhappy of lives to do what they did, well I hope they get what they deserve and become even more miserable and unhappy. My heart goes out to the rest of the family,

She was 9....May she rest in peace...This bullying thing has gotten way out of hand..what a sick world we have created...

And you all want to talk about bullying look at all your post .All that has made a mean comment is being a bully,And blaming facebook,those people not only did it on facebook ,but to there face ,So all of you are acting just like them,This story has to do with a CHILD WHO PAST AWAY .Get a grip and get a life,And stop posting about FB,This is what is wrong with the world today Only concerned about your own mean misarble comments .I am so glad i am not friends with any of the Ignorant people posting Mean stuff on here and turning comments about the child to there own twisted comments about facebook,You all should be ashamed of your self,If it was your child you would not like to see this going on it was meant for the CHILD HAVE YOU ALL FORGOT<

People, people, people! The issue is not facebook! The issue is an adult that has nothing better to do with her time then harrass another person. Obviously this Petcov person needs to get a life.

Facebook is the best way for the federal government and the "powers that be" to spy on and keep tabs on people. That's a fact- like it or not.. And since the government already sticks it's nose in too much - I'm not gonna help it along by joining facebook or any other "social" site. Man's inhumanity to their fellow man - I always think I've heard it all, but then I see and hear differently. Depending on what you believe, we ALL have to pay our dues in this life and we ALL have to answer to Him when these bodies wrinkle, sag and then rot...and they absolutely will. God rest that child and her mother. God willing they're with Him.

Where do these devil children come from? My Son would never ever bully someone. If he were to accidently say something that came across as something offensive or hurtful to anyone, he tries to explain that he did not mean it or apoligize. He is against anything evil. It has to be the parents or these kids get it in their genes. How sad that children that are supposed to be so sweet, innocent, and kind can be so mean and evil. This devil child or anyone who did this will grow older and it will haunt them forever day after day for what they have done. May she R.I.P.

She is out of pain and I pray is happy and reunited with her mom..And to all thoes that hurt this child in any way.... remember what you sent out will soon come back to haunt you.... hope YOUR ready.

my heart goes out to her family i'm sorry for the lost of this beatiful soul and i'm praying that the family can come to some kinda closure for this baby she will always be missed bulling needs to stop it is a lack of partening skills for this baby to loose her life god will take care of her

Rebecca Rose,
Every day here at work, I go on-line browsing stories - many touch my heart, some make me laugh, a few educate me but most I just don't bother with. I post comments on ones that dig deep into my heart like the Casey Anthony saga.....
However, when I saw the precious smile on the adorable face of your granddaughter Kathleen I had to stop to read your story.

My Heart is totally broken. Neighbors should be supportive when they know that what lives next door is sadness needing some understanding and compassion. It's Obvious that Jennifer & Scott Petkov have an EVIL streak in them . They should have done everything possible to either stay out of your business or bring some joy into Kathleen's life. I'm not sure if Jennifer & Scott Petkov are children (article did not say such) but I just cannot image adults being so evil. Bullies apparently come in all shapes, sizes, ages and homes. Sadly, Bully Children grow up to be just BIG Bullies.

You are right Rebecca Rose, "Kathleen is with her mother now" and in a much better place than you or I. I am so glad that Kathleen's story has spread throughout many countries - as it should when a precious angle is being taunted by the devil itself.

Depending on what your 'beliefs' are... just know that someday you too will be joined once again with Kathleen & Laura.

GOD Bless you,

Teri

Enterprise Interior Construction Inc.
3801 SW 47th Avenue, Suite 504
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314

My kids have face book and its my choice 2 let them have it just like it is every ones free choice 2 parent the way they want the internet only hurts kids who's parents arent paying attention but i myself control every thing and i mean every thing their passwords and every thing even down 2 who they can add and what games i allow them 2 play it is simple control your kids and their pages and then they shouldn't have any bad stuff happening 2 them online it is a great way for them 2 stay in touch with their family from other states and this girl did not have a face book the bully did face book is not 2 blame for the stupid actions of these ignorant ass people they r grown they should know better i think the judge should ban them from the internet for what they did as some of their punishment it is very disgusting that an adult would behave in such a manor what is wrong with people 2 day!!!!

Allison Larson, you should have paid better attention in reading comprehension in school. Now, go back and reread my post because you're embarrassing yourself. And let me see if I can facilitate, oh I'm sorry, make it EASIER for you.I'll try not to use any more big words so as not to confuse you, Allison. I said being on facebook makes it EASIER for the gov't and those really in charge to keep track of people. But, you keep on using facebook, dear. No one is going to take it away from you, now don't upset yourself. Calm down.

Anyone that misuses, abuses, or taunts a child, you may escape what man should do to you, But I see your name in a book. you will, somewhere, sometime, suffer as you cannot even imagine.

There should be a law passed for bullying.. Three years or more in jail for bullying and show these miserable lowlifes that they will pay for all the misery they cause.. Enough is enough, all we hear today is these kids getting bullied and then taking there lives for it.. Put these animals behind bars where they belong!!!

These people will be dealt with accordingly.They should also be ashmed of them self for posting horrible thing on facebook.

The Petkov's should have their house set on fire. They should then be tied up and thrown into the flames.

Any adult that bullies a child should suffer harsh consequences. My condolences to Kathleen's family and friends.

first of all the child wasn't on fb obviously some of u can't read. secondly not everyone abuses Facebook and not everyone bullies on fb…sometimes i only have fb to communicate with ppl that have the same heart defect as myself, other times i use it to communicate with my husband who is deployed over seas …. none of u should be judging ppl that use fb only GOD has the right to judge us …these people will get the punishment they deserve one day…….. too many of you think that just because someone uses fb it means they are bullying someone NOT TRUE KNOW UR FACTS HYPOCRITES!!!

also for those of u that say there should be a law for bullying THERE IS!!

@Ashley: SHE wasn't on facebook! Her GRANDMOTHER was!

Jennifer Petkov & Husband are NO better than CASEY ANTHONY - No sole to torment a young girl dying. Saying "I'm sorry" is BULL.. you are just Sorry for all the negative attention you are receiving. Nuf said.. you are NOT even worth the spit to wet my mouth with for me to talk. I HAD TO POST MY COMMENT HERE...for the EDITOR IS CLOSING ALL THE OTHER ARTICLES ON THIS TERRIBLE TRAGIC STORY. THIS POST IS FOR YOU JENNIFER and your PARTNER IN BULLY CRIMES. WE HAVE OUR EYE ON YOU. LIVE IN PEACE....NOT !!

My heart goes out to this little, lovable, adorable girl that was treated so cruelly while on this earth. I hope her Family is as OK as possible. I know God has to be taking care of her. How any adult could bully a child is beyond me.
Only wish the adults that bullied this young beautiful child could be put away for a long time in prison where they belong. For these monsters to treat this little angel the way they did is not free speech, it is hate speech. I do not believe they have any remorse, they have not the heart for remorse, only hate.

Kathy Doll (or maybe I should call you Chatty Kathy), as I was trying to explain for those in the cheap seats such as yourself, those sites make it EASIER. EASIER to see how intelligent you are, Kathy or are not, among other things.

What kind of people do you live next door to? Heartless, that they would do that to a young girl that has an illness. They will get theirs in the end........God Bless your family and JUSTICE WILL PREVAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is nothing wrong with her having a facebook. That is not even the point here people. A little girl has lost her fight with the same disease that took her mother. My heart goes out to her family who not only had to bury a daughter but now a granddaughter. All the while putting up with two heartless pieces of low life sub human scum. ANYONE who can maliciously attack a dying child, taunting her, laughing at her should be shot on sight! What in hell is wrong with these people?? They must have a block of ice for a heart and piss and vinegar running through their veins. How low can someone go? They sunk to the depths of hell in my opinion. There is NOTHING lower than taunting a dying child. They will answer in the end for what they have done. They better stock up on suntan lotion and burn cream because where those two are going when they die is going to be HOT! I hope that a judge will do the right thing and put these two behind bars where some prisoners can have a go at them and get this family some justice!

Such sick people in the world such as the neighbors. How could they do such a despicable thing to an innocent child??! The grandmother might think about moving away from them.

Sick neighbors. How cruel, evil and heartless. My heart goes out to the family, especially the Grandmother. This little girl, is safely in God's hands now.

God takes people out of this world to bring more together. its not the first time i've heard of it happening. this one thing may bring thousands together and touch more hearts than anyone can imagine. but at the age of 9 is too young.

I can't believe this comment thread is focusing on the evils of facebook. A GROWN WOMAN and her ADULT HUSBAND mercilessly hounded and bullied a family that suffered from a handicap. I am in tears just typing the previous sentence. What kind of world do we live in? Who would do such a thing? The poor poor Edward family. Handicapped people should be treated as the most precious of all; they are so innocent and childlike-something we should all strive to be. I am sick to my stomach reading this story. This is news? If I were Kathleen's grandmother, I don't know what I would do. Sounds like the Devil had a strong hand on the bullying neighbors, human beings rarely act so despicably without some kind of evil influencing them. May God bless Kathleen's soul.

May this beatifull child rest in peace and to people who tormented this child NEVER know peace.

Holly i love your post! You so perfectly called them HEARTLESS PIECES OF LOW LIFE SUB HUMAN SCUM!

Trenton where? Trenton, Georgia?

The area in question is Trenton, Michigan.

First I think that it is no ones business who has a facebook......that decision is up to her guardian, not society. Secondly, just because she has a facebook does not mean she is entitled to be tormented, bullied and harrassed and what was done to her was horrible. How can an ADULT do this to anyone never mine an innocent child. She had lost her mom and was about to lose her own life. People need to think about what if it was them that was a target.......would they like it? Probably not. What goes around comes around and hits 20X harder she will get hers.....

Denise, what I said was putting it as about as nice as I could post in a comment. I probably can't say what I really think! Its all just so sad that this little girls last years on earth were spent next to people who sunk to the lowest one can sink and made her life a hell on earth.

Forget the why was she on Facebook stuff. The point of the story is "bullying", in this case toward a young girl dying of a disease that took her mother also. She could be at school and be bullied over it, God knows there are plenty of kids doing that in the schools and what are we going to say why was she in school in the first place? Apparently the woman doing the bullying hasn't matured and should be dealt with.

All I can say is this. No matter how good or bad our justice system is, when all is said and done and it's your time to go what is going to matter most is how you lived your life and how you treated others. These two will get what is coming to them, what ever that is, in the next life. Just seeing that Kathleen was the innocent sweetheart in all of this shows she didn't die in vain and that those attacks against her and her mom, no matter how cruel, didn't do anything to truly harm them. They were and always will be the better people in this situation. Everyone's actions speak volumes as to what kind of people they are. It's just too bad that grown adults treat others, and children, like this.

God has taken another Angle. May God carry kathleen and her family in this time of sorrow. You will be missed by many and loved by all. May your Mom be their waiting for you with open arms in that beautiful place in the sky. REST IN PEACE LITTLE ANGLE

After reading some of the other articles about this it seems that the rotton neighbors started all these problems over hurt feelings about a birthday party their kids weren't invited to. ARE YOU FRICKIN' KIDDING ME???? What a bunch of juvenile, moronic, petty, so and sos! Karma's a beyotch and they'll get theirs.

Please keep the comments civil, and please look over the Patch Terms of Use: http://trenton.patch.com/terms

I just read the Welcoming page regarding beautiful Kathleen Edwards and her fight with Huntington’s decease. My heart goes out to her family. What a loss it is to our entire world to lose such a beautiful little girl.
I can’t understand why some adults are so brash and cruel; are they so insecure about themselves that they have to make the lives of good decent people miserable?
I hope the Judge see’s this BULLY Jennifer Petkove and her husband for what they are and throws the book at them. These two adult people are cowards to pick on a sweet innocent child. Shame on them and I hope the judge will give them a good stiff prison sentence. Maybe in prison, justice will be served.

The Petrovs may or may not discover how much they are despised for bullying a child......it would not matter to them to be reminded. People like the Petrovs have a primitive mentality..... generally do not feel compassion..... poke at someones wound or injury as a means to gain pleasure...... that is just the way they are.....Primitive........

I hope those nasty , mean people get theirs. God will judge all one day and they will get theirs. God dont like ugly!! I hope the law gets them because they deserve EVERYTHING they get. And if you are reading this Petkovs you should be ashamed of yourselves your mean and hateful ! How can you do that to a child whos lost her mother and her own life to such a horiable illness. Something is wrong with people like you and you should be delt with and you will be one day !!!

Oh what a sweet beautiful Little angel she is. I am so deeply sorry for your losses. I honestly dont know how you have stayed so strong through it all and May The Good Lord Bless You and give you Comfort during this awful time.
Rest in Peace Honey

Ashley, my 10yr. old granddaughter has a facebook page! Not the point. You could have said something nice!

I THINK ALOT OF YOU PEOPLE ARE MISSING WHAT HAS HAPPENED HERE ... WE HAVE LOST A VERY SPECIAL LITTLE GIRL ... A LITTLE GIRL WHO ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE NO MATTER HOW BAD SHE WASFEELIN OR HOW SICK THIS BABY WAS ...KATHLEEN HAS TOUCHED ALOT OF HEARTS IN THIS WORLD .... NOONE HAS NE RIGHT TO BLAME HER PARENTS FOR NETHING LAURAL HER MOTHER HAD THE SAME DISEASE THAT KATHLEEN HAD SO MAYBE BEFORE YOU START PUTTIN DOWN THE PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS YOU MAY WANT TO THINK ABOUT HOW YOU WOULD FEEL IF YOU BURIED YOU CHILD 2 YEARS AGO WITH THIS DISEASE AND SHE DIED IN YOUR ARMS AND THEN YOU YOUR GRANDBABY DIED OF THE SAME DISEASE AND SHE ALSO DIED IN UR ARMS AS WELL ... SO PUT URSELF IN THE GRANDMOTHER SHOES ...YOU COULDNT WALK A HALF A MILE IN HER SHOES .... THAT IS ONE HELL OF A WOMAN AND I THANK HER AND HER SISTER FOR GIVING ME THE OPP TO GET TO KNOW KATHLEEN .... REST IN PEACE KATHEEN WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH ......

So, the Grandmother blames neighbors harassment for Kathleen's hasty demise? Had her look at facebook images of the Grim Reaper & related death sybols related.

That child ought to had been in Foster Care, not tormented by the Grandmothers monitoring of facebook.

Bad enough the child lost of Mum, now had to rely on a sociopathy to care for her.

I agree with the comment that says seven is to young to be using facebook, or the Internet for that matter.

Thought I had heard from enough ignorant people, but I guess there are still more out there! This little girl had Huntington's Disease, a neuroligical brain disorder. The brain cells die and you can not function. SHE DID NOT HAVE A FACEBOOK PAGE!! Her ignorant neighbor did and said terrible things about Kathleen and her family.Take a moment to google Huntington's Disease or hdsa.org and get educated before you open your pie hole!You are as heartless as their neighbors. My family is also afflicted with HD. I know what I'm talking about! HD is like having Parkinsons, alzheimers, ALS, MS,all at the same time.No cure. How many will post an apology? May God comfort Kathleen's family. Kathleen is in her Momma's arms again

Rebecca Rose.. May God Bless you and give you the peace beyond all understanding and remove all wounds caused by ignorance and replace them with the healing grace of forgiveness.. soar to where the rare air is.. where God is. Blessings to you Rose... and your loved ones

some people are just cruel they don't have a life but back to more importance of thing's bless the little girle she is in good hand's now

god bless her family...

why should the granddaughter be taken from grandma??? those people are worthless picking on someone sick and dying.... they'll fall into the snares of their own traps.... God bless grandma and her family... My respects to her...

an adult who has to harrass a child is sorry and worthless...

I feel for this family and the crazy neighbors sound like very nasty individuals.
BUT - Hungtinton's Chorea is of autosomal dominant inheritance meaning that 50% of offspring have it if a parent has it. I can't imagine why a family with this disorder would risk inflicting this horrible suffering on a child. Where were the genetic counselors?

1. there is nothing wronge with fb. 2. just b/c the neighbor got mad at the gandma dosent give them the right to do what they did.3.wath they did was so.................................................................. wrong 4.its not nice bullying other people b/c every body is different in there own way so if they have somthin to say they just need to keep their mouth shut they r no diff. then anybody else is soooo.5.the neighbor was a jerk for doing tht.6.parents should do better at there job i mean whats the point in haveing kids if all yur going to do is show them but nothing but disrespect. you parenets do nothing but be to each other all the time most of you do and the ones who acturelly trys to show a good example to there kids thank you it will mean a lot to them when they get older and they wil do the same with thier kids.

***********************IT'S A FEEDING FRENZY****************
LQQk @ ALL the 'feeders' go, comment after comment, it's all the same, lol, lol.

I heard bells ring today, cause a child has gotten her wings. My prayers are with the grandmother and family.

I don't understand you people, you say bullying is bad but yet I just saw two people on here gang up on someone because he used all caps and misspelled a few words. They were told and I quote "go take your meds and relax." I'm only 22 and I act more like an adult than the adults who make these comments.
Grow up people. An innocent child died...the only comments that should be on this page should be condolences to the grandmother in which she has mine. I cannot imagine losing my daughter and I can't imagine how she feels losing a daughter and a granddaughter.

may she rest in peace

Is there any marture people in the world? I wonder. Who could actually post a mean spirited comment about a dying child?

This LIttle Girl In Heaven With Her Mom And Angels. Rest In Peace Little Angel...... JC.

after reading the post about the coffin in the pickup truck I remember the story now from a couple years ago. there is no rhyme or reason for these people to have done this no matter what. kids fall in and out of friendships on a daily basis and make up just as fast. no invitation to a bday party may have been oversight or the kids could have had a falling out but it shouldn't have mattered to the parents. the kids should be able to fend for themselves in their own way--not be helped by parents who make a downes syndrome child look absolutely brilliant!! as far as the school, I was bullied from day one at 5yo by a 5th grader and the school finally took matters up and made him stay at one part of the school yard so I could go to another with a teacher watching for the first year I was in school. it took a couple of months of complaining about the problem before it ever got to that point, they kept saying "kids will be kids!" so I guess things haven't changed in 50 years! to torment a family and this beautiful baby is so disgusting that it is rediculous and the people who did this are making a really good example to their kids aren't they???? my thoughts and prayers to this family who lost so much in such a short time.

This child was ridiculed and taunted, dies at an age where her life was just too short. May her tormenters feel terrible remorse. My sympathy to her family, especially Grandmother. So heartbreaking.

My deepest sympathy to this beautiful young girl's family. And for the one doing the bullying needs to be locked up. There needs to be stricter laws for bullies, and make them strict! It's beyond criminal.

Bullies are the most disgusting of beasts! They are the trashy lowlifes, and scum of the earth.

What is wrong with people? Who cares if a person uses all Caps? Who has nothing better to do then comment about spelling? At least we all have the right to say what we want too. Nowhere in my computer manual does it say I cannot use all Caps. Stick to the issue here.
The poor sweet grandmother has to bury her granddaughter, let the little child rest in peace.

The people who live by the grandmother are really sick for the mean things they did. I hope the rest of the neighbors give them hell, maybe the whole town.

I live by this thought: "IN THE END ONLY KINDNESS MATTERS"

it isnt about facebook it was about 'a grown adult bullying a child not just on facebook but to her face" if it wasnt for facebook alot of us would not have seen this little girls huge smile and her angelic face!!I know I personally loved logging on and seeing pictures and videos of this beautiful little girl,she had a smile that would brighten anyones day!! May you rest in peace Kathleen.You are now with your momma and the loved ones you left behind will see you again!!

ASHLEY... BEFORE YOU MAKE JUDGEMENT CALLS ABOUT A 9 YEAR OLD LITTLE GIRL BEING ON FACEBOOK IS IT REALLY NECESSARY TO MAKE COMMENTS LIKE THIS RIGHT NOW!?! DON'T YOU THINK THIS FAMILY IS HURTING ENOUGH!?!? LET THE LITTLE ANGEL REST IN PEACE.... AND TO JENNIFER AND SCOTT... KARMA SUCKS... PUNISHMENT IN LIFE I'M SURE WILL COME YOUR WAY.

neighbors had better get out of dodge. what community could tolerate such neighbors?

It don't matter how old she was.. I know she was supervised. And she was a sick little girl!! Come on people..Really?!! Going to gripe about a dying little girl being on Facebook?!!!

The Petkov's are the lowest of the lowest. They need some heavy duty spiritual and psychological counseling. Ms Petkov's statement of regret for her original Facebook post is shallow. She thinks all she has to do is say I'm sorry and everything is OK. Well it seems that she is sorry for her actions towards Kathleen, but then she tried to run over another neighbor that same year!

I don't think it really matters who had a facebook page, and who didn't.. This is about a little girl with a terminal illness who died at such a young age... She moved into the arms of her mother in heaven, away from the haters, who those people are.

you americans are so stupid... innocent angel died and you, instead of condolences, you all are arguing with each other about something which is AUDACIOUS and LUDICROUS at this moment...
Sincere condolence from the bottom of my heart for the family of innocent angel

My heart goes out this little girl and her family.The people who bullied her will get theirs,but there is only one problem I have.Why is the half of this forum on why she shouldn't have a facebook or argueing that she didn't.Shouldn't we be thinking about the important thing like giving our condolences?Why are we typing utterly useless crap and trying to bash on other's comments?I'm only twelve and realize that.Shouldn't you?

Why would anyone want to emoitionally harm this beautiful little child. It's makes me sick to my stomach the way some adults can act. Rest peacefully little angel. I will look for you in heaven.

Looking into that angels baby blue eye's and disarming smile , I can see why you folks are heart broken as am I.But a little girl like this would have sought comfort or reasoning from the closest adult to her if she had that typr of close bond where she comfortable going to them. Obviously she had none else she would be alive quite simply. Where i come we call it monitoring your kids computer used as i do all three of my daughters without them ever knowing i have that type of access unless i dicover they are either in danger or in trouble which thankfully hasn't happend. My son was being bullyed by some fool at school just like Katie here. I secretly payed three older kids from the hood to go up there and stop it, and they did after a good ole Arkansas A$$ whoopen. Needles to say my son has since graduated with honors never to be bullyed again. You must be extreme when your kids are in danger as little Katie was, you must monitor your kids every move if possible. I work two jobs and still keep a tight leash on my kids activities online or else where without being a D$$K which they love and respect me for, and obey me. We call it parenting down here, learn it! Having a couple bulles A$$eS whooped may have saved my sons life. Though that was extreme, i have no remorse what so ever, please beileve me! Little girls go to there das and moms when they are scared or bothered if that bond exists like it does with my girls and son, where was the dad and grandma when she came to them?

I am the BS RN from Texas who wrote early on and my own daughter Jennifer Karen died on July 25, 2011 a MVA in Virginia; I can't say anything except we loved this little girl thousands of us maybe millions and her grandmother who stood the test of time, and now it is God's time. Please those of you who know the truth do not let this criminal and mentally vindictive person continue; you have seen her break restraining orders for her residence you have got to do this for another little girl anywhere could suffer the same hate if this person is not properly incarcerated, indicted, and forced into a program of behavior modification that she adheres to. My deepest love to this very special family who touched our hearts throughout the country people in Michigan stand up and do what God wants HIS WILL is the good never the bad. Peace my friends the sorrow of your loss (my loss) is ever strong but God cradles her with complete peace, she is with her mother, she is with my daughter they are God's children yes indeed they are...Your NURSE in Texas it's always the good fight..

Karen (formerly Bryan) George BS,RNC,UM,QC,Consultant
Texas

I remember this story. this just breaks my heart. what a sweet little angel. I hope those neighbors that pickd on her and her family suffer as much as this family is right now. R.I.P. Kathleen.

Rest in Peace Sweet Angel Kathleen. <3
Don't let anyone stand in your way even there in Heaven. You are chosen to be on God's team of Angels.

Thoughts & Prayers to you, and to your Family.......

This type of depraved abuse and bullying existed before and with out facebook. It would be nice to hear that some how they were beated to near death but left disfunctional- unable to type on facebook and unable to speak another coherient work till they die. I hope the go to prison were this could happen.

As i said in my first comment, little girls that have a strong realationship with there parents will come to them in times of trouble as each of my three daughters had done with problems you would they would only seek out another female to confide in about, even my 12 year old. I can't imagine why that angel couldn't make her family aware of this so they could act when we know kids are dieing from this these days and that it is serious enough to take extreme measure as i did when my son ran into this problem, and i am a black, yes thats right! And a damn good father to boot despite public opinion on us black men as fathers just to get that out of the way real quick. A 9 year old on face book without strict monitoring is at least dangerous if not stupid as we all now see, but i have known for some time now. I know this is not about that any more, but you have to wonder if this child could have been saved if the grown folks in her life where as close to her as they say. I don't know a responcible parent that lets a 9 year baby run wild on the internet with child molesters and bullies alike just waiting to run into a victim. I grieve for that child just everyone, but if they had done there job she would still be alive today, and i don't buy any of this bleeding heart crap the guardians throwing out here.Where was the parental guidance? That angel should be alive! As far as I'm concerned they droped the ball major league with major league concequinces, so there, i said it.

May God give wings to sweet Kathleen.. The only place where streets are gold and I DO believe God gives you anything you want.. May God comfort the family... and wrap His arms around you..

I guess what I don't understand is why people bully. Do they get something out of it, does it make them a bigger person. Maybe since adults do it, maybe they are teaching their children to do it. But for the life of me, I just can't rap my head around it. Now that the little girls is dead, now you can go on, and say, I DID A GOOD JOB.
SICK may your life be filled with all the shit that life can give you.

I don't know how Facebook got to be the culprit. The fact of the matter is, a young girl who barely started started her life, was taunted by adults.

"Kathleen was the center of a feud with neighbors, Jennifer and Scott Petkov on Detroit Street, that eventually led to Jennifer Petkov admittingly doctoring photos to depict Edward and her late mother in a skull and cross bones and embraced by the grim reaper" How SICK is that?!!!!!

i wish i could have helped the little girl' however id probably be in jail right now . bullying is causing so many deaths that it has to be stopped two kids at our high school killed themselves because of it . they were 16 and 17 . as for ashley, she dosent grasp the fact a very sick motherless cild was facing death and was tormented by some very nasty sick adults. why they were not in jail, i have no clue , her last years were rough enough, but that wasnt good enough for the non humans across the street may god in his wisdom, deal with them and may she rest in peace

Wow.....People Read the Story before Posting Comments....You People Asking "What was she doing on FB" Really sound like idiots....The story is sad as it is and my heart goes out to the family....and hpopefully those neighbors will get what they deserve....But you people posting bad comments just make it worse....if you can't read the story then don't post

As a sensible parent I refuse to believe the grandparent (much older and wiser) would have shared this knowledge to this child to further burden her of the ugliness. Facebook or any other social networking sites were/are designed to seek, invite, and share common interests. No difference in the “real world”, regardless of environment. Choose your “friends” to share with wisely. You’ll find in most cases that friends are few and family many. Much can be best left unsaid of bullies. It’s all about approaching their antics and tactics legally and sensibly without stooping, if at all possible to their level.

This is so sad... I cannot believe her neighbors did this to her. I hope her neighbors get charged alot of money or at least do community service. Her family must be so heartbroken about her death. R.I.P Kathleen. Also to the people who are making mean comments please stop her family probably reads them, which is probably going to make them feel worse.

If you are a bully, I dare you to contact me. I'm sick of these stories.

If you are a bully, I dare you to contact me. Rot in hell, I'm sick of these stories

These neighbors are going to get exactly what they deserve. God doesn't like ugly. May the little angel rest in peace.

A little girl who eyes where like the stars. She is an Angel of god now, she can see the love she had from so many of us here on earth. We will remember you Kathleen,your pretty smile and your kind little heart that was so big. God bless your family, your grandmother.

Why are so many people commenting about a 9 year old being on facebook? There is nothing wrong with kids using it as long as an adult sets it up for them. All four of my granddaughters use it and I think it is a great way to keep intouch and keep updated on things, especially if you don't live close to them. Bullying can happen anywhere and is very prevalent in schools. If the laws don't change about it, then it will continue. It needs to be made a misdemenor at the very least, a felony if the person is driven to suicide, which recently happened in the city close to where I live. The parents are to blame, just as much as the kids, and should be held accountable for their kids actions. My oldest granddaughter had another girl in her class start bullying her and believe me it was nipped in the bud as soon as we found out about it. I personally contacted the parents of that girl and let them know it would not be tolerated and they would be dealing with me if it didn't stop. I don't care if it gets me in trouble as long as my grand child will be protected. We then went to the school and talked with the principle and counselor and let them know right off something needed to be done before it got too out of hand. The girl was confronted in the office and it was laid out to her what would happen to her if it didn't stop. Lucky for all of us she never had any more problems with her. Don't sit back and wait for something bad to happen, be a grownup and handle the situation.

I remember this as it was going on. Those disgusting, heartless pieces of dog crap named Jennifer and Scott Petkov tormented this little girl by driving a home made casket on the back of their truck up and down the street, all because thier kid, who is probably as disgusting as they are, was not invited to a party. Every neighbor in that area should shun the pond scum family. I can only hope that something horrible happens to that woman and i hope she suffers the rest of her life. She's a pig.

Facebook requires users to be 13 ...., so she obvioulsy lied about her age.
Where where the parents when she created her facebook account?
Parents need to closely monitor children's activity on the internet!

This is sad. This isn't about her age. She had disease people and who knows maybe she wasn't expected to live to her 13 birthday and in this case she didn't. Adults should not torment a child. And she was stranger makes it even worse. I don't wish anything on anyone but they where wrong and she didn't deserve this and is better place now.

Here some info Abigaill The average lifespan after onset of HD is 10-20 years. The younger the age of onset, the more rapid the progression of the disease.

Why are ADULTS picking on a child???? Wtf?

But yes you say wait to 13 most of the kids with HD dont even live that long. So yeah you can't always go by the same set of rules. Yes a healthy child can wait to 13 but not a child with HD. I feel right about this and I hope this opens your eyes!

Wow all of you are a bunch of idiots, take your arguing somewhere else.This page is about that beautiful childs death not about if she had a facebook or not. Either leave a comment saying RIP or something else nice and not let this be a debate.

All I can say is that the bullies when get theirs in the end..

I will pray for you Rose and ask the Lord to help you heal from the burden of this great loss that was certainly made so much more unbearable because of the mean spirited behavior of such a thoughtless couple. If the judge was wise he/she would sentence this couple to spend time in a hospice situation with children and maybe they would have some understanding of what it means to lose what you love the very most. I will never forget when I was working as a pediatric nurse and was with a couple as the doctor told them there only child (4yr. old boy) had leukemia and would not live. I was pregnant myself and it was Thanksgiving. It was all I could do to hold back the tears, but it taught me a great lesson about what's really important in life! I will pray for this couple too because somewhere along the way they lost their humaness, their compassion, kindness, decency and heart. I hope they will look to God for the answers and remember "The Golden Rule".
May God give you his peace Rose, Donna

like people have been saying ,think b 4 u comment ,like JESUS said come 2 me child 4 i will comfort u , there will b no more pain or sorrow , i will hold u n my arms and keep u safe , where no one Will harm u no more , with my love u will have peace and ever lasting life with me , sayth the LORD, AMEN AND AMEN

All you have to do is delete your Facebook account. Then you won't see what is going on. And tell everybody you know that you don't want to know what is going on. The people you care about will understand and not take what they read seriously. People who post mean and hateful things are not worth anybody's time. Just ignore them and maybe they will get the message.

It doesn't really matter whether she had facebook or not. This has turned into a discussion of if FB is good or evil. Who cares, really, What matters to me is the loss of a little life to a horrible disease. There is a lot of passion on these pages but it would be best spent honouring a little child and finding ways to eradicate this awful illness.

There are a lot of good people in this world and then there are the as_holes. Those neighbors belong to the latter group. All I can say is God bless that adorable little girl.

I just read this article and I'm outraged, I was born with heart defects which went undetected until I was an adult. I was a sickly child who could not take gym & missed school a lot. The other kids bullied me. I was very lucky to have grown up & have 2 corrective surgeries. I feel for Kathleen. I don't know how a grown woman and her husband could have bullied a dying little girl. This is disgusting. That's really mature, to pick on a child and to make fun of her deceased mother. The poor grandmother must be devastated, she lost her daughter and her grand-daughter, don't rub it in. I agree, the point of this article is NOT about Facebook. It's about bullying and how it has to stop. It's bad enough when kids bully each other, but for adults to bully a seriously ill child who is going to die is just plain immoral. I hope in this case our criminal justice system takes swift action on the Petkovs, who are miserable excuses for human beings. Katheleen is with her mom and God now and they will provide comfort for eternity. I pray for their souls and for Rebecca Rose; surely she is overcome with grief. I shed tears for her and for darling Kathleen (and her mom). NO ONE SHOULD BE BULLIED. She was a beautiful, innocent little girl. Those neighbors are sick and perverted. I wish they could be locked up for life. When they have to face God, they will beg for mercy and then won't get it. I spit on them.

Sounds like a form of emotional child abuse, the Petkov's are very sick people.

Huntingtons is a genetic disease passed through one parent. If they have children each child has a 50% chance of getting the disease. It has both physical and psychological effects. Most obviously there can be facial twitching and distortions along with unusual walking patterns such that the person may appear drunk until they understand. It is a rare disease and the only well known person I am aware of was Woody Guthrie. Arlo is at risk, but is now at an age that he has likely been in the favored 50%. In my family situation my wife got it from her mother who in turn got it from her mother. We did not understand the disease until she got symptons and began her research. She was an award winning journalist. Before she did she volunteered for many trials of medications. There still is no cure although some medications ease symptoms. Normally there is little pain, thankfully. Since the 1990s there is a marker such that couples can get genetic counseling to decide about child bearing. Along with the slow and incideous progression is the heart break. One of my daughters now has the disease. She bore that knowledge silently by herself for 10 years. We need a cure and they are working on it every day.
So please be careful who you make fun of. In many cases it is a very sad situation and deserves sympathy no bullying.

This is so sad. She was only 9. Prayers go out to her family. Sorry for your loss.

This was such a dreadful story when it broke. This poor girl lost her mother, and a mother lost her daughter, then had to put up with the most horrible crap by that awful neighbor. I know I should pray for her, and I know this is very un-Christian of me, but rather than pray for this neighbor, there is a part of me hoping that there is a special part of hell for her. This little girl had so much to deal with in her short, little life. I pray that she is with her mother and the angels now, no longer suffering. My heart goes out to the grandparents, this poor grandmother burying both her daughter and grand-daughter, and STILL having to go to court to battle this foul neighbor. May God bless her, and, although I must admit I'm forcing myself to say this, may God bless the neighbor as well. The best thing for the grandmother would be for the neighbor's heart to be softened, and to stop fighting and harassing the grandmother. Then they both could have peace. So, may God bless all who are involved.

I am so sick of hearing of this behavior. Your 34 and act like a complete child? Really? This has to stop and we as people need to start fighting back. You know stop hiding behind the fact of not getting involved, get involved or it will continue. But a 34 year old, I'm disgusted.

I so sorry about your grandaughter Kathleen. This has to be very tramatic for you. The passing of your daughter and then your grandaughter Kathleen. Losing someone close to you is so heart breaking. Until a parenta has to go through it with their child and grandchildren, they can never realize the great loss and pain. I will keep you in prayer. God be with you. ALP

adults bullying children? this is why it goes on in schools. some of the children that bully are getting bullied at home by their dumb parents. poor world this is.

this is exactly why we need laws against bullying & intimidation. adults bullying children? this is why it goes on in schools. some of the children that bully are getting bullied at home by their dumb parents. poor world this is.

DOESN'T ANY ONE READ BEFORE THEY COMMENT?.... I've read several times that the little angel DIDN'T have a Facebook page but you intellectuals keep posting the same stupid question.....and further more this is about a life lost not about a social site....CAN WE PLEASE FOCUS ON THE ÁNGEL AND THE FAMILY WHO HAS TO CARRY THE PAIN of her death AND NOT FACEBOOK

I knew Kathleen personally. Her life was all about love. She always had a smile on her face. If the news had to report on it, they should have left the Petkovs out. And so should we. It just brings about more hate; you can see it starting up again here. This isn't a time to remember the injustices done to her; it's time to celebrate her life. Her story reached people in over 80 countries, uniting the world with love. While it is so incredibly hard to lose such a precious little girl, we can take comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering. We can honor her by always staying positive, remembering the good times, and smiling. That's what she would've wanted.
♥ Love you, Kathleen. Always. ♥

PS: Though this has been repeatedly mentioned in the comments, Kathleen did NOT have a Facebook. Taunts were made daily by their neighbors across the street. This wasn't just some internet thing. Just FYI. Still, focus should be on the family and the little girl that they just lost. Shame on anyone who makes this about anything else.

So many emotional people commenting here, i see so many people dieing all the time every day on the news or whatever, i am curious however what this feud is all about that is being described as "alleged personal protection order violations".

taunting a sick child,what s o bs.what a precious and darling young lady.kathleen i hope you will be an inspiration to all of us,and put an end to bullying.all types of bullying.
bless your lil heart.
bye sweetheart lots of love to you

I hope to GOD she has her day in court. How disgusting that anyone would do such a thing. Children should always be protected, especially a strong child who had to go through so much in her short life. And yes, people die all the time, that doesn't make this story any less important, what a thing to say! Just pray you never go through what this child had to, or any children you love. Prayers and thoughts are with her grandmother.

I am 64 yrs old and when I was in school was bullied. I did not kill myself - I just ignored it all and went on to live a normal life. Bulling is part of life and kids do not kill themselves over it.There is a lot more to the why than bulling. A lot more !

First and foremost, I'm sending my most sincere condolences to Kathleen Edward's family, her friends, and all involved. They will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

To Jennifer and Scott Petkov, including people out there like them or likewise,

I strongly believe, "What comes around goes back around 10 times worse for doing bad thing's and 10 times better for doing good thing's.." Some people believe it's a coincidence something good or bad happens towards someone that did something good or bad. I stand firm what I believe, because I've witnessed too many times what happens to people shortly or later on after they do some kind of acts of goodness towards someone or others or vice versa.

For Jennifer and Scott Petkov, I just about imagine they've been living a nightmare day and night the very moment this got so much attention from all around. They most likely get ridiculed every time when they're out in public somewhere. For their own daughter, it wouldn't surprise me if she gets taunted in school or will in the near future.

#1 KATHLEEN NEVER HAD A FACEBOOK

#2 SHE WAS TORMENTED IN PERSON EVERY TIME THEY STEPPED OUT OF THEIR HOUSE

#3 THE BULLY DID POST CRUEL PICTURES ON HER OWN FACEBOOK..KATHLEEN WAS PROTECTED FROM THOSE PHOTOS BY HER FAMILY

#4 GET IT NOW?

Rest In Peace now Kathleen <3

My heart really goes out to this family. I am a Patch columnist from all the way in New Jersey and saw this story and had to post.
I think the point is getting completely LOST in some of these replies. I know it has been said before, and in all honesty, is TOTALLY irrelevant, but the little girl did NOT have a Facebook page. Nowhere does it even insinuate that she did. The neighbor, Jennifer Petkov, posted this brutal harassment on HER Facebook page. it was simply seen by others who KNEW Kathleen including her Grandmother.
I think it is important that we read clearly and get all the facts possible before flying off the handle.
As I said, even if she had a Facebook, which right or wrong, many 9 and 10 year olds do- what Ms. Petkov did was simply cruel, inhumane, and undeserved. I personally think she deserves all of the negative attention that she has gotten from this incident.
I do feel bad for Ms. Petkov's daughter however, who not only has had to live with the fallout of her mother's thoughtless actions (including calls and threats to her home and her (now closed) Facebook page- but also because she obviously has despicable role models as parents. If this is what she has to look up to in life, Heaven help her!

This is tragic. I saw the story to my yahoo homepage and watched the video. No adult can stoop as low as to bully a child who lost their mom to the same diesease that they have. I didn't know Kathleen or her family but no one should have to go through that. I'm just glad that she is no longer suffering and she is at peace with her mom. My thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family.

as a father of two girl's and two granddaughter's i can't even imagine the torment the family went through, our prayers are with the family with our broken heart's we can only say bless the child and mother

it seem's like what ever someone does a horrible act there is a excuse why they done it but there is NO EXCUSE FOR WHAT MS PETKOV HAS DONE you are suppose to forgive the sin's of other's but it will be extremely hard to do

makes me so sad god bless her family and god bless this little angel ..R.I.P angel

Someday all the vile, disgusting deeds of the Petkov's will visit their own family tenfold. Society does NOT have to put up with such evil bullies as the Petkov's. Their day is coming.

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The bullying needs to stop everywhere ,only god can judge you ,not the bully...it never feels good after you put someone down or push them around ,thereafter there's always regret .and I'm sorry but by then it's to late .be nice ,it pays off to make someone smile ,you walk away knowing your making a difference.

Kathleen you have a special place in my heart!!! You truly are a courageous little angel!!!

If your mad at this happening to her or someone you know then call or talk to the appropiate people who can pass the law on cyber-bullying and bullying. Dont let this angel and what happened to her family keep happening. Stand up and sign a petition to stop bullying in any form. Kathleen fly to the arms of your mother and be happy.

I think that the whole case of what these grown adults did toRebecca and Kathleen was so horrible, uncalled for, immature and hopefully will be dealt with with a nice punishment. Ultimately what you dish out comes back and slaps you 20x harder then what you dished out. There is something mentally wrong with them to have done this to the grandmother and Kathleen. May Kathleen now RIP and Ms. Rose realize that she is in no more pain and with her mom and Jesus. These people will be dealt with and ultimately have to face their maker at some point in time and he will be the judge as to what will happen.