Sad news today……
I was getting ready for work this morning and I caught the news it mentioned the County I transport children in. It mentioned a 6 year old boy being killed by a pit bull!! I listened not realizing it would be a child I knew. His name was Sabin. He was a wonderful little boy, he didn’t talk a lot, but he was a loveable little boy. I was his bus monitor when I first began this job. They tell you not to pick favorites, well it couldn’t be helped. I often thought about Sabin and how he was doing. You become attached to these children and it saddens you when they grow up and go off to regular school. Now today I am saddened to hear of his death at 6 years old! So senseless and sad!!
I don’t feel like posting about myself today. I just want to share my feelings. Why do people allow their dogs to run free or maybe it was his dads dog, if it was why would he be alone feeding the dog. I am just so saddened by the whole thing. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.
News Monday, July 30, 2007
6-year-old boy killed by pit bull
By Jeffery Smith
Published: Sunday, July 29, 2007 11:25 PM CDT
BATH | A six-year-old boy was fatally mauled by a pit bull Sunday morning near an East William Street Extension residence.
Sabin W. Jones-Abbott, 6, of Bath, was found lying on the ground unconscious moments after being seen feeding a six-month-old pit bull. Wounds found on his body indicated he was attacked by the dog.
Steuben County Sheriff’s deputies did not identify the owner of the dog.
No charges have been filed and the investigation into the tragic event will continue under the direction of the Steuben County District Attorney’s office.
The animal was removed from the scene by a Steuben County Dog Control officer and will be held until the investigation into the incident is completed.
Deputies and emergency personnel were called to the East William Street Extension residence at about 11:30 a.m.
Jones-Abbott was seen by witnesses feeding the pit bull about 15 minutes prior to being found by his father lying unresponsive on the ground near the dog.
The boy was rushed to the Ira Davenport Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His body was transported to the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s office in Rochester where an autopsy will be performed.
I am also realy upset about my grandson having tests on Wednesday and I can’t be there. My daughter in law is also a bus monitor and of course she needs the day off. I called the boss and I was so upset with him, partly Cody, but probably the whole day with Sabin too. I was so pissed I tried to explain how I really thought I should be there for Cody’s test and he told me he couldn’t give me the day off as he didn’t even know how he was going to cover Krystal. I hung up on him, oh well I don’t think he will fire me as they don’t have anyone to cover for me!!
Well I guess I will go journal my food and check some blogs.
I’m sorry to hear about this sad news. I will put Sabin’s family on my prayer list. I will also put Cody on my list too.
That is so sad. I have a 4 yr old son - and hearing things like this about a young innocent child - wow. That’s just so awful. And obviously somebody left him alone with the dog - another stupid thing to do.
I’m sorry - I hope that at least releasing some of the anger might give you some comfort.
How sad!! This is such a heartbreaking story! I will keep both families in my prayers!
Dangerous dogs should be outlawed. How terrible for Sabin, and everyone who loved him. My sincere condolences.