tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post727627938036974491..comments2023-10-19T02:55:59.956-07:00Comments on Stoddard Online: Stoddard Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16008000327500269202noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-34549532279333829062007-02-13T07:59:00.000-08:002007-02-13T07:59:00.000-08:00Just want to thank all you readers, for your encou...Just want to thank all you readers, for your encouraging words! Speaking publicly was never easy for my mother,Marie Coffin Stewart. In school she was the child cringing behind her book,at her desk,hoping the teacher would pass her by, when students were being called upon to present an oral report, or read aloud. But she has taken the challenge, in spite of the fact that every time, before she speaks out publicly,for Uncle Bill, her stomach is in knots. Then, she says, she puts his face before her, thinks about what he endured,and says "This is for you, Bill." We are proud of her. Readers, we are truly appreciative of your encouragement. You help give her, and my entire family courage and confidence, to continue the fight to clear Uncle Bill's name. Knowing we are surrounded by fellow Canadians, who are standing up for justice, along with us, means so, so much. To all who are helping us along this pathway, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. DebbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-71731417750944160662007-02-11T08:57:00.000-08:002007-02-11T08:57:00.000-08:00Message To All Readers Of The Page. . . Due to mai...<B>Message To All Readers Of The Page. . . <BR/><BR/>Due to maintenance of the site, I am forced to delay posting for one more day of my current episode of my story on the Wilbert Coffin case. As soon as the server is up and running, I shall post without further delay. I ask you to bear with me.<BR/><BR/>I also want to take this opportunity to personally thank Mr. Wendall Stanley of Gaspe.<BR/><BR/>Wendall took the initiative and did what everyone should have been doing over the years. Wendall challenged a major news outlet to cease and desist the practise of publishing and broadcasting untrue and erroneous material with reference to this case.<BR/><BR/>Specifically Wendall submitted his opinion to the CBC regarding one of their last broadcast and print editions where they depicted Wilbert Coffin as one who was charged and convicted for the murder of three people. This of course is false and misleading.<BR/><BR/>Wendall e-mailed me a copy of his letter to the CBC regarding this matter. CBC followed up by responding by e-mail that they would look into the matter. They did. They followed up with a note on their site indicating that they were wrong and offered the accurate report. <BR/><BR/>I support this 100% and now it is time for the other large outlets to do the same thing. I urge everyone to this. It is the only way that it will get cleaned up.<BR/><BR/>Lani Mitchell has followed suit and contacted The Montreal Gazette and CTV expressing her views, and suggesting they should do the same thing in their reporting.<BR/><BR/>If these news outlets expect interviews from folks, it shows no respect whatsoever when the news item airs or is published and it begins with this same garble gook all over again, like they have done for the past half century.<BR/><BR/>Once again Wendall, I thank you. You have truly expressed words that needed to be said.<BR/><BR/>Lew Stoddard </B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-71541543115244623552007-02-10T14:12:00.000-08:002007-02-10T14:12:00.000-08:00Today marks 51 years since my brother Bill( Wilber...Today marks 51 years since my brother Bill( Wilbert Coffin) hung for a crime he did not commit. A few family members had prayers at the gravesite. So very sad. <BR/>I went to Ottawa to the debate, in the House of Commons, pertaining to my brother's case. The debate was Monday afternoon, Feb.5th,2007. Then, on Tuesday afternoon, Feb.6th, the members had a vote. Every member in the House of Commons, who was present, and voted, all 280 of them, voted for the gov't to try and move more quickly on this case.A completely unanimous vote!! This is a big step forward, but we have a long way to go yet. There is so much paperwork to review. It is unbelievable, the support of the people. So many of you have supported us in our fundraisers. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. We have also received donations of money for our support of AIDWYC. Again many thanks. Should anyone wish to buy a calendar,of our lovely Gaspe, to support AIDWYC's work on the case, they are still available. Again, many thanks!! <BR/>To you the readers of this site, please continue with your comments. They mean so much to all of us. The heartache of this terrible injustice will never go away. The pain will always remain, but I pray to God everyday to please see that my brother Wilbert's name will be cleared,and we the family can have some measure of peace. Thank you. MarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-54095778625767596292007-02-09T16:32:00.000-08:002007-02-09T16:32:00.000-08:00Lew, I must congratulate you on your great investi...Lew, I must congratulate you on your great investigative reporting. Like it was mentioned before "too bad you were not Mr. Coffin's attorney" he surely would have lived to a ripe old age. Keep up the good work and know that we are all pulling for you. To the Coffin family,(especially Marie) it looks like there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel - don't ever give up - You deserve to clear Wilbert's name.<BR/><BR/>Pulling for you in Ontario.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-1741157597542504202007-02-08T22:26:00.000-08:002007-02-08T22:26:00.000-08:00It is a sad day indeed when we have to go begging ...It is a sad day indeed when we have to go begging for what is right, just, and decent. Wilbert Coffin did not do anything wrong it would appear, other than stop to assist someone facing a dilemma. Look at what he faced as a consequence for his measure of good will. Totally unbelievable.<BR/><BR/>Sam L<BR/>Calgary, AlbertaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-65588393938409268642007-02-08T22:21:00.000-08:002007-02-08T22:21:00.000-08:00I have come to the conclusion that nothing surpris...I have come to the conclusion that nothing surprises me anymore. I would like to say this whole thing could never happen in Canada, but I know that it did and will again probably. How sad.<BR/><BR/>Judy T<BR/>Winnipeg, ManitobaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-44879092382443379142007-02-08T22:16:00.000-08:002007-02-08T22:16:00.000-08:00If the process was flawed as you say Lew from the ...If the process was flawed as you say Lew from the beginning with the inquest, then I do not understand why it ever happened in the first place or why it should be so difficult to overturn.<BR/><BR/>Arnold W<BR/>Thunder Bay, OntarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-43967941469408265952007-02-08T22:14:00.000-08:002007-02-08T22:14:00.000-08:00There is no second best on this thing folks. Ther...There is no second best on this thing folks. There is success or failure. <BR/><BR/>Success means we never give up the fight and failure indicates that we accept at this point that we are going to win with no further work only to find out a bit further on that we have lost because we got lazy and waited for the process to do it for us.<BR/><BR/>Susan G<BR/>Winnipeg, ManitobaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-88158540933502046382007-02-08T22:07:00.000-08:002007-02-08T22:07:00.000-08:00Message to M B. . You say it correctly. It is a l...Message to M B. . <BR/><BR/>You say it correctly. It is a long road to walk yet. I do not mean to be a pessimest, but at same time I don't believe in getting mired in false hope either.<BR/><BR/>I do believe there is a chance in all this. It does mean pulling together all the way.<BR/><BR/>Brad H<BR/>OttawaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-42157095176667022542007-02-08T22:02:00.000-08:002007-02-08T22:02:00.000-08:00I realize that they have voted in the House Of Com...I realize that they have voted in the House Of Commons regarding this affair. They were compelled to do that. It does not change anything. They were required by law to have that vote as there was an application for them to do so. That is democratic process. It settles nothing. <BR/><BR/>The same things now have to take place that had to take place before the vote. Do not let up, it is a long rocky road yet. The politicians want you to think they have our best interests in mind, but again, leave no stone unturned.<BR/><BR/>M B<BR/>Trenton, OntarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-5860923661314372752007-02-08T13:47:00.000-08:002007-02-08T13:47:00.000-08:00I hope and pray that all Canadians will keep up th...I hope and pray that all Canadians will keep up the pressure on this thing. There is a mighty big mountain to scale yet. It can be done, but without hard work it won't happen. <BR/><BR/>It is still not too late to bring forth ideas and evidence, and keep the spirit high. Thanks one and all. A special thanks to you Lew Stoddard.<BR/><BR/>Family member from QuebecAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-62516373566627229542007-02-08T13:40:00.000-08:002007-02-08T13:40:00.000-08:00I am represented federally by one of the Toronto a...I am represented federally by one of the Toronto area constituencies. I spoke to our local office recently with respect to wrongful convictions in Canada. I mentioned this case, and also this web site. They are aware of both. That to me was encouragement, it shows that you are reaching the politicians and the voters through your efforts here. My congratulations to you for that Mr.. Stoddard.<BR/><BR/>Marvin W<BR/>TprontoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-68371481354972366572007-02-08T13:33:00.000-08:002007-02-08T13:33:00.000-08:00A message to M Franks,You took the words right out...A message to M Franks,<BR/><BR/>You took the words right out of my mouth. If anything, this is the time to apply the pressure on the government now. Their hearing improves when you have their attention.<BR/><BR/>This is the time I believe that a site like this can work wonders to draw support from Canadians for a cause such as this. <BR/><BR/>Continue to give it Hell Mr. Stoddard. <BR/><BR/>P Cormier<BR/>QuebecAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-77511574765560410502007-02-08T13:27:00.000-08:002007-02-08T13:27:00.000-08:00Message To All,Before we start patting each other ...Message To All,<BR/><BR/>Before we start patting each other on the back and embracing each other in the corner we should remind ourselves there is a very long way to go in this thing yet. Don't get caught up in all the hype.<BR/><BR/>Think back a few months after this Cabot thing and there were many screaming victory. It was mr. stoddard on this site who said then it was a long way from being over and he was quite correct.<BR/><BR/>There is a huge difference between being encouraged and being successful.<BR/><BR/>M Franks<BR/>Burlington, OntarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-25711729375702513382007-02-08T11:11:00.000-08:002007-02-08T11:11:00.000-08:00-- And in our thanks let us not forget that a huge...-- And in our thanks let us not forget that a huge deal of credit has to be given to Cynthia Patterson of Gaspe. She was responsible for contacting Raynald Blais and convincing him to present the petition to the Government. It is through her efforts that the debate and vote came about at this time.<br /><br />Best wishes for continued success.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-89625827469346221892007-02-07T12:30:00.000-08:002007-02-07T12:30:00.000-08:00The House of Commons voted on a motion to speed up...The House of Commons voted on a motion to speed up the process but the review is under way now and AIDWYC is also working on it. As always we thank the people who have come forward with information and beg others to follow suit. I believe that Lew, Aunt Marie, Aidwyc and you the readers and commentators are making the politicians pay attention. This is a good thing. Keep up the good work. Thanks again Lew.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-39303455974129537842007-02-07T05:21:00.000-08:002007-02-07T05:21:00.000-08:00To above note sorry, but did not inclose the attac...To above note sorry, but did not inclose the attached the transcript of that debate.<br />I am sure Lew or others will bring this more light as things develop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-70116954842935373212007-02-07T05:10:00.000-08:002007-02-07T05:10:00.000-08:00Frb 06/07
With a vote 280-0 The House of Commons v...Frb 06/07<br />With a vote 280-0 The House of Commons voted to reopen the Coffin case. Please find attached the transcript of that debate.<br /><br />Fantastic News !!!<br />Well done all !<br />we can see the light at the end.<br /><br />Gary CoffinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-69452963287136797072007-02-07T03:32:00.000-08:002007-02-07T03:32:00.000-08:00I agree with G Michaud. We are all Canadians who ...I agree with G Michaud. We are all Canadians who really live under one roof. Time to unite here and force Ottawa to settle this thing now. Fifty plus years is terrible for something that should never have happened.<br /><br />J McLean<br />Fort McMurray, AlbertaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-5211289185356776802007-02-07T03:28:00.000-08:002007-02-07T03:28:00.000-08:00I agree with the last commenter. The time is now....I agree with the last commenter. The time is now. Get in touch with all the rest of Canada but make your Ottawa member of parliament be heard. Send them e-mails, send them copies of the story, but get after them.<br /><br />C Cairns<br />Sarnia, OntarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-45022353788657505402007-02-07T03:25:00.000-08:002007-02-07T03:25:00.000-08:00Hey Canada wake up while the time is right. Soon ...Hey Canada wake up while the time is right. Soon it will be too late.<br /><br />B Alders<br />TorontoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-69285474230542217982007-02-07T03:24:00.000-08:002007-02-07T03:24:00.000-08:00Months back Lew I commented on this site. You hav...Months back Lew I commented on this site. You have come a long long way and are still at it. I am impressed with the work you are doing. I hope the federal government will listen to the people on this. Everyone should be sending their member of parliament a copy of this story.<br /><br />C Tremblay<br />Trois RivieresAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-20775034071338420392007-02-07T03:20:00.000-08:002007-02-07T03:20:00.000-08:00excuse please my english.i believe mr coffin he wa...excuse please my english.i believe mr coffin he was not guilty.i am french and have many friends who are english too but does not matter what we are we are all people who lives togeter and this not rite what they did. my father he lived in gaspe when this happen and he always said very very bad. my daughter she read me your story every time and thank you.<br /><br />g Michaud<br />St. hubertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-7740375888029880352007-02-07T02:44:00.000-08:002007-02-07T02:44:00.000-08:00Just read your posting with my morning coffee and ...Just read your posting with my morning coffee and toast. We look forward to your writing Sir. I am not exactly sure as to how or why you embarked upon writing this story but I do congratulate you.<br /><br />I am very much looking forward to the final things coming up that you related to, which will name names and new players etc. Sounds like it could rot the socks off some of the starched collars and pin stripes that strut around. Give it your best shot Lew. We are behind you here in Yellowknife.<br /><br />Len T<br />Yellowknife, NWTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20366972.post-14171758012181689652007-02-07T02:36:00.000-08:002007-02-07T02:36:00.000-08:00My husband and I have been reading this site since...My husband and I have been reading this site since early July. We have also done much outside reading of material on this case.<br /><br />Lew without doubt you are number one in our books for an interesting presentation of the facts. You have done all this without all the usual sensation banter that is always the way.<br /><br />You have made a teriffic contribution here to the history of our country. Young journalism students can very definitely take an example from you.<br /><br />By the way, before I close I must say that I just read the new posting for today. I love the bit of humor that you have inserted into a very serious project. You have done that in a very dignified way, and yet kept the integrity of the story intact.<br /><br />Kirstin R<br />Thunder Bay, OntarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com