Family Remembers Bridge Tragedy

Dauphin Island Bridge Tragedy The mother speaks for the first time since Lam Luong’s guilty verdict.

by Chad Petri

Published: Sun, March 22, 2009 - 7:54 pm CST Last Updated: Sun, March 22, 2009 - 8:51 pm CST

At Oddfellows Cemetery there were moments of sorrow and moments of happiness for the family of the four bridge angels. The family brought gifts of food, drink and toys during a small memorial ceremony Sunday morning in Bayou La Batre.

“The toy because before they not die, they like the toy,” says the children’s mother Kieu Phan through tears. Family members dot the tombstones with flowers and other physical mementos. Later, in an Asian custom, the family burns paper clothes, play-money and anything the children might need in the afterlife.

“No matter they still the blood but that's what god taught us how to forgive, they're waiting for their dad, “says the children’s uncle Kam Phengsisomboun. Mobile County District attorney John Tyson Jr. also joined in today's remembrance.

“It is unbelievable that they've had to go through all this but I know they're going to be fine,” says Tyson. Despite the horrific case, he says the tragedy has brought the community together.

“Mothers all over have understood what's happened to this mother and that has opened lines of communication and opened doors,” says Tyson.

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okamilyn99 Says:

Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 8:56 pm

This has got to be one of the strongest family i have ever seen. And especially all they’ve gone though. They truly are an inspiration. Still praying for them….

cmb1 Says:

Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 8:48 am

My prayers go out to this family and to John Tyson for showing us that everyone is human and how much the comunity has suffered because of this monster. You never forget, you forgive and with Gods help you move foward.

mustuknow Says:

Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 2:37 am

The point is this mother has been through it backwards and yet she is able to try and forgive this monster. I cannot imagine living through what she has been through. I cannot imagine being able to get out of bed and face the day after living through what she has lived through. We should all stop and thank God for this woman and for giving her the strength to go on. She should be an inspiration to all of us, she is a strong woman who continues to amaze me by her grace.

Come on everyone, let’s focus on the big picture here, The 4 Angels…..

barefootangel Says:

Sun, Mar 22, 2009 at 9:34 pm

Didnnot mean that in ugly way. mean I always end up with egg in my hair when I think i have read somthing right and said somthign right so sorry. the bfa

barefootangel Says:

Sun, Mar 22, 2009 at 9:10 pm

Well excuse me!