I don't see why it should be an "Island" decision-this is a state bridge in the county of Mobile. Therefore, all Mobile County residents should have a say. If the bridge were a private bridge, put up and paid for by the citizens of Dauphin Island, then yes, it would be your vote only. I think the mom should have her wishes honored. And while this is a long way off, it takes planning and things such as the petitions and polls to get the ball rolling, long before anything can ever actually be done. I personally don't think that whether the bridge is named Four Angels Bridge or not, anyone will ever drive across it without looking out over the water and thinking of those 4 babies-so why not honor them by naming the bridge Four Angels Bridge? Many on the island have argued that this will take away from the island-I don't believe it will, the murder of these innocent babies took place on the bridge, not Bienville Blvd! I will still come to the island to enjoy the laid back atmosphere, and enjoy the beach and fishing!

I really find this entire "Bridge Renaming" subject to be offensive due to the fact that there is still a recovery in progress. There is plenty of time to argue this issue later. Very premature and disrespectful in my opinion. The focus seems to have turned from the actual loss of 4 children to a debate over the name of a bridge.

You need to get your bearings. The victims were all under five, have little family in the area and are all Buddhists. Who are we going to remind - their crazy father in prison? Forget this, let it go and do something worthwhile like naming something after the 58,000 men who died in Vietnam so they could come here to live.

I am so glad that I don't share the same opinion as you.

Have you ever held a child? Have you ever played around with a kid who hung onto you for dear life when they thought they were going to fall out of your arms? Now imagine leaning over a bridge and plucking FOUR children from your own arms to throw them to their death.

I don't care WHO they were, how OLD they were, what RELIGION they were, or the SIZE of their family. The fact of the matter is that they were brutally murdered and it is disgusting that you think memorializing the babies and showing respect is not worthwhile because of who they were.

I DONT THINK IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA BECAUSE OF THE MEMORIES.. HOW ABOUT HANGING THE SICK O OFF THE SIDE OF THE BRIDGE AND LEAVE HIM THERE.. THEN NAME THE BRIDGE AFTER HIM.. (SICK O BRIDGE).. THESE 4 BABYS NEED TO BE REMEMBERED.. ITS JUST GOING TO BRING THE MEMORIES BACK AND IT SO SAD ITS GOING TO BE DEPRESSING TO DRIVE OVER THE BRIDGE......

To all of you out there don't you think that instead of renaming the bridge, we need to focus on maybe trying to get a fence put up so that we can avoid this tragedy again. Renaming the bridge will not bring back those 4 little children but a fence would prevent this from ever happening again... Maybe this is where we need to direct our focus to..

mr. Luong is NO Father ! Those four babies are now home with their REAL father !!
and luong will never hurt them again!!
As far as the name change of DIP bridge ...why not a simple sign ** Angel's Pass **
And for all the murders in prison complaining about cruel punishment at the time of being put to death !
I think they should all be treated as followed.........Put them to sleep and remove all ues-able body parts and give to those that are dying and need them .... If you take life you should have to give it back !!!
God bless this mother in her time of suffering!!!


Cecil Williams
Semmes, Alabama

I am an Dauphin Island resident and I do not feel the bridge needs to renamed. When crossing the bridge twice this week my heart was broken, last week I could not bring myself to cross the bridge. I know the whole county morns for the childern, but it is exceptionally hard on the Island and the Bayou residents. I believe we should upgrade the Bay Front Park and rename it "Four Angels Park" , all childern in the area would benifit from this park.

murphygrad - 15 January 2008 08:30 PM

We're jumping the gun on a petition to rename the bridge. As I see it, only two groups have a say in the matter - Kieu Phan and her family, and the residents of Dauphin Island. The rest of us ought to stay out of it, because as sad as we all are, it's none of our business. Let's allow the family and the islanders to make this very personal decision by themselves. Let's be Christians and not judge anyone here. I can't even imagine what the family is going through. Neither can I imagine what it would be like to be reminded of one of the worst murders in the state every single day I drove home from work. God bless the family.

I agree with you 100%. To rename the bridge should be up to the family of the victims. In my opinion, to rename the bridge would be a reminder every time you cross it that 4 Lil' angels were thrown off this bridge. The evil person that did this "terrible thing," would get his recognition also. There can be other ways to do a memorabilia for the children. I think that should come from the family.

I also agree with you 100%. We should not be reminded of this tragedy with renaming the bridge. But it should be up to the family and Dauphin Island. Besides, Lam the "Loser and Murderer" said he wanted to be famous...and WE SURE would not won't him to have a bridge renamed after this senseless and unforgettable tragedy he caused, as he would more than likely believe that by renaming the bridge would be that of a honor for/to him.

Thanks. That is so true!