Lee Anthony's speach at Caylee's Memorial(A new perspective)

[amberjade11]

Hello everyone!
For those of you who may or may not know.  I was pursuing a career as a prosecuting attorney before I had my little baby girl Vanessa.  When I heard Lee's speach at Caylee's funeral I was wondering what this CMA thing was all about, then Leonard Padilla confirmed (well or said it was true) Nancy Grace's (one of the best prosecuting attorneys of all time-but not better than Vincent Bugliosi) suspicion that he was speaking in code to Casey.  But Casey made it a point to not watch, which I can't say I blame her the guilt may just get to her!  Well, anyways, I noticed while he was speaking that it was a written or prepared speach.  Communication is 90% non-verbal and that is what we heard when we listened to his speach.  We heard the brother of a woman accused of murdering her child-his beloved niece.  But what happens when you read the words of his speach without the emotion behind it?  Well, I just happened to have it DVR'd so I watched it again and since I type so fast typed the whole speach and read it and in my opinion, he was telling Casey to confess, that the family would stand by her.  My guess is "the promise" was him not repeating it when she confessed to him.  Read it yourself and tell me what you think.
 
"I would like to take this oppurtunity to thank anyone who has had a role in making today a special day, thank you.  If I could ask something from anybody that was willing to hear it, it would be this.  For those of us that are frightened or angry or mournful or that just don't undertand I ask that you fill your heart with patience and grace and you allow yourself to yield any judgements that you already have, for those of us who will never be the same again, I ask that you fill your heart with hope and forgivness, and you allow yourself to cope and heal.  And finally for those of you who have the knowledge, and the means to facilitate the answers that my family deserves (Casey) I ask that you fill your heart with compassion and truth and I ask that you allow your conscience to speak for you when your mind cannot comprehend the right words to say.  I sincerely hope that this day allows those affected by it to take from it whatever it is you need to take, if it's closure that you seek here today, I certainly hope that you are able to find it.  Today is the day to remember, today is the day to pay tribute, today is the day for this family to unite and display their solidarity and strength.  I've got to tell you it is hard to be up here and be the pillar of strength, this family is united, but this family is incomplete, I am incomplete. I am broken. 
CMA, CMA each day you continue to teach me about life, and about the way it should be lived.  Each day you give me the ability to be strong.  Or to be weak.  It has been so long since I have been able to see you, or to hug you, or tell you how much you mean to me.  CMA I miss you. I love you.  CMA I am so proud of you.  I hope you are proud of me too. I need you to know that I will never forget the promise that I made to you. I will never forget. 

Hmmmmm? It's a little different when you read it huh?

[Kristapista]

Feb. 11, 2009 at 5:00 PM

Aaagghhh, someone who thinks exactly the same way I do!!

First, I religiously watch Nancy Grace..love the woman to death. I've been following this case ever since it broke and having a daughter that is very close to the same age as Caylee, my heart breaks thinking that Casey (or anyone for that matter) could harm an innocent child. I look at my daughter and the guilt I feel from having to teach her right from wrong is enough (the tears and sad face make my heart break). I can't imagine what poor little Caylee went through her final day on earth.

Second, I watched the video of Lee's speech...and then Nancy Grace. While I couldn't put my finger on what it meant... what you said makes total sense. Wasn't he under investigation or still is? Any idea what that is all about?

I wouldn't be surprised if Casey asks to watch the video of the memorial service at some point. But wouldn't expect it to be anytime soon. I don't know how she can live with herself..and not show an ounce of remorse. The girl is cold blooded and cold hearted. I sure how she finds those cinder blocks comforting because I have no doubt that is what she's going to be staring at for the rest of her life.

[sweetemotions]

Feb. 12, 2009 at 12:51 PM

I have to say that I didn't watch the entire memorial --I just caught the very last few minutes of it--but had seen the clips on NG that night....and I have to admit that what you say makes a great deal of sense to me.....I am convinced that he was speaking directly to Casey and I have to agree with your assessment of what his message was to her......and I believe Casey did in fact watch the memorial,through Baez' computer....
If it is correct that this was a message to Casey ( which I truly believe it was)--this only confirms to me that the family has known that she did it.....
but it angers me that they would cover it up,and therefore making it even more so that Casey would not confess to this.....and I doubt,even in the face of a possibly Death penalty--she will not confess...It angers me that she will try and blame someone else for her deed--and it angers me that the family knows but will not speak up,and will allow someone elses life to possibly be ruined when the finger is pointed to someone else "did it"....

Your post was very well written,it was informative and it pointed out some things that many of us didn't actually "see".......Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and giving us something to think about.....

I think you are 100% right on with this.......

[amberjade11]

Feb. 13, 2009 at 3:06 AM

Please everyone, comment and tell me your thoughts.

(Original Poster)