Comments on: Help Mikel Pittard’s Family Pay For Funeral Expenses

By: GLN Resident

GLN Resident — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:05:41 +0000

Thanks Ann. Decatur First Bank is a great asset to our community.

By: Concerned Parent

Concerned Parent — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:48:50 +0000

As a parent of a child that was in class with Mikel, I am heartbroken. As a “person” living in America, I absolutely agree that the circumstances of his death should be paramount in the news opposed to “frivolous” stories on what celebrity is pregnant or whether it will warm up this week!

By: MC

MC — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:00:37 +0000

Folks, let’s not lose sight of the separate issues here. *This* post and comments should be limited to expressions of condolence, support for the family, information about donations, etc. regarding the tragic death of Mikel.

To the extent his death creates (perfectly valid) conversations about why 15-year olds are out that late (generally, as opposed to *this* 15-year old), socio-economic status disparities, juvenile decision making, etc., let’s have those under a different heading. Otherwise, those discussions come across as condemning Mikel, specifically.

By: Ann Berg

Ann Berg — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:43:10 +0000

I forgot to mention that the main branch is open 8:30 to 4:00 Monday thru Friday.

By: Ann Berg

Ann Berg — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:42:30 +0000

You can email me at annb@decaturfirstbank.com the amount you are donating. The family does need the cash up front to pay for the funeral expense. You can also drop off your donations in the night drop box in front of Decatur First Bank. Just put my name on the envelope and I will make sure the family gets a copy of your donation. We also have a branch inside the small Kroger that is open 11:30 to 6:30 Monday thru Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 3:00. Call me with any questions at 404-373-1000.