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You did it! We have reached our goal of 150 new donations for the Damour family by the New Year!
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The tragic story of Jdimytai Damour, a Wal-Mart worker originally from Jamaica, will stay with you forever.

It has been all over the news. Damour was trampled to death while shielding a pregnant shopper from a Black Friday stampede at a Wal-Mart in Valley Stream, NY. When we heard the news about Jdimytai, we were utterly shocked. Even today, we can't believe Wal-Mart let this happen.

At Jdimytai's Wal-Mart, lack of preparation and aggressive marketing turned Black Friday into a crowd-control nightmare. Early that morning, a throng of 2,000 shoppers swarmed at the store's front entrance. They grew agitated. Though Jdimytai Damour was given no crowd control training, though he had no security experience whatsoever, management put him in front of the surging crowd of shoppers just before the doors opened. Not long after, he was pronounced dead.

The Damour family lost a son. We could never hope to fill that void in their lives, but we can help them fight for justice in the courts and change at Wal-Mart. We are dedicating this year's Holiday Worker Fund to the Damour family's legal expenses, but it's still not enough. YOU can change that.

The Damour family deserves justice: help us reach our goal of 150 new donations before the New Year

Several people were injured in that early morning crush, but none fared worse than Jdimytai. Now, the only support for the Damours will come from family and activists like you. They are relying on us.

Donating helps, but it isn't everything. The Damour family also needs your moral support. You can use our website to send the Damours some words of encouragement and consolation. It will take only a few seconds (longer if you like) to help Jdimytai's family take heart in the coming New Year.

Please show your support for the Damour family by writing a few words of encouragement.

The tragedy in Valley Stream demands change. Show your support for the Damour family and let Wal-Mart know America won't stand for irresponsible retailing.

It's time for Wal-Mart to put safety before sales.

J. B. writes

SORRY

M. H. writes

Sorry for your loss Damour Family. I have never and will never shop with Walmart, they should be ashamed of themselves. They repeatedly do as much as possible to squeeze every penny from suppliers and employees only to sell for a price that ends up making them richer.

C. A. writes

I am sorry for your loss. I never shop Wal-Mart, I would pay 10x as much are do without, but I can find most things just as cheap or cheaper elsewhere. Wal-Mart is the new Evil Empire!

K. B. writes

Please accept my sincere condolences on the untimely loss of your son.He died a hero's death and gave his life to save two others,one unborn.Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

L. P. writes

Dear Damour Family, My sincerest condolences to your family. I did hear about your tragedy on the television. I was a Wal Mart employee at the time. I have since been terminated wrongfully. I don't like Wal Mart and I am not surprised at the atrocity of your son's death. I am wondering if they have compensated you in any way. I am anti-Wal Mart and have been signing petitions on the WipeOut Wal Mart.com website along with other anti Wal Mart websites. I wish you God's best this year and that He provides you with the victory and justice over the "monster" called Wal Mart. With Sympathy, Lori Paisley

J. R. writes

Dear the Damour Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jdimytai was a brave and honorable man, and I pray that he may rest in peace.

L. B. writes

I am so very sorry for the loss of Jdimytai. If nothing else, I hope that the knowledge that your son committed a courageous, selfless act gives you comfort. You are in the thoughts and prayers of so many-- including myself. May justice prevail.

J. F. writes

WAL_MART SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

J. A. writes

I hope that you are feel hopeful again and so sorry for your loss. I have demanded and been on this board trying to fight for the workers and I hope sueing them for alot would finally give walmart what they deserve. They are a horrible company they never treat workers fairly.I hope you take can and Gid Bless.

A. N. writes

So sorry for your loss. May you find justice.

S. K. writes

Jdimytai did a brave thing, and I'm sure you are proud of him. I hope justice is found in this situation, and I'm very sorry that he is gone...but I know he will live on in your thoughts. The courage he showed will encourage you and give you strength to carry on his legacy of selflessness. Know that you are loved and we all are cheering for you and your family.
God bless,
Sarah

R. K. writes

sorry for the loss of your son. i have always stayed away from walmart on black friday for that reason. walmart should be ashamed. its not the first time things have happened on black friday at walmart. maybe this will make them rethink the blitz

M. M. writes

I am so sorry for your loss.May God be with you always.

R. M. writes

Stand up for your rights dont give up the fight!

J. R. writes

My family is keeping you and your family in our prayers!

D. L. writes

Sorry for your said loss. May his memory only be for a blessing.

C. F. writes

God Bless the Damour Family for Walmarts lack of humanity

G. H. writes

I was so sad when I heard about your son's death -- I hope you get justice.

N. M. writes

Your son's death was a tragedy. The only way to make Wal-Mart stop is to hit them where it hurts...the bottomline. You are in my thoughts, I hope you can find peace.

J. J. writes

I wish I could help with your legal expenses, but I'm on a tiny fixed income. However, please know I'm thinking of you and your terrible loss. I hope your lawyers are able to gain some justice for your family.

N. G. writes

I hope that you all get the justice you deserve. They need more sense in cases like this. Your son will always be with you.

E. C. writes

He was a real hero!

J. W. writes

I was so sad to hear about your lost. Please accept my empathy for your lost. Keep your faith in God and let he help to make it through each day.

. S. writes

God Bless and comfort your family during this difficult time. your Son is a "hero" and should be remembered as one.
Wal Mart and many other stores alike should not be permitted to promote such consumer hype. Not to mention imposing on all the workers to come in during the wee hours of the morning ruining their already stretched time with thier families.
Walmart remember the Reason for the Season.
God Bless each and every family member of the Damour's

K. G. writes

Dear Damour Family,
I am so hear to hear about the loss of your son. He must have been a wonderful person to help the pregnant shopper. My prayers are with you.

J. H. writes

Dear Damour Family,
Please stay strong in your tragedy. With enough encouragement, I pray that we can force Wal Mart to do the correct thing by your family.

H. R. writes

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Damour, I am sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your son. He was such a hero to save the pregnant woman and I am sorry to hear his life was lost. I wish you and your family well as you grieve and continue with your life. God bless you and your loved ones. from Heather in Alaska

J. M. writes

please send me a letter via us mail i wll donate

R. G. writes

Sorry to hear of your loss - it was trajic. May he rest in peace and that your spiritual needs be fulfilled. May your wounds be healed with God's love and Speed.

C. V. writes

Dear Damour Family,
your sons sad death is another terrible example of why people should not shop at walmart. They take advantage of hard workers and should be punished for what this had done to your family. God Bless

W. O. writes

It is unbelievable how far we, as human beings, have sunk.

P. E. writes

I am so sorry about the loss of your son. I hope Wal-Mart is held responsible. Sincerely, Paula

D. F. writes

God Bless

M. R. writes

yet another wal-mart lawsuit. there's a point where it gets ridiculous and this is it. very sorry for your loss

Z. H. writes

Dear Damour family,

I have so much admiration for your son for what he did. He served as a great example of what it means to put others before yourself. His courage will not be forgotten.

L. S. writes

My heart and sympathy goes out to you. I have lost a son for NO reaseon at all. Don't give up. Don't compremise. Fight for memory of him.
Linda

P. J. writes

I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I HAVE LOST A SON AND THE ONLY THING I CAN TELL YOU FOR SURE IS THAT IN TIME YOU LEARN TO LIVE WITH THE PAIN..GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY

P. H. writes

I feel a deep love in my heart for the people affected. This is just the result of rampant greed and consumerism; was there really anything anyone even needed that day?

D. K. writes

Our family has been greatly saddened by this terrible occurrence. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. This must be a lesson to everyone, that crowd control is very important and those who are expected to work with crowds should be given instruction. Your son should not have been a victim, but he was a hero.

R. S. writes

Damour Family I am sorry to hear about your son, its is a tragedy and I know that this should have never happen. God Bless you, stay strong for your son so that justice will take care of wal-mart wrong doing.

R. M. writes

PLEASE stop shopping at the "retail devil" called WalMart!
sorry for your loss!

S. S. writes

Sending you love and prayers during this difficult time. I hope you soon find the blessing in your immeasurable loss. Be strong!

A. H. writes

I am so sorry for your loss. May the outpouring of love and care help you through this difficult time.

J. C. writes

My prayers for peace for your family!

M. J. writes

i can not exprees to you the depth of my sorrow and rage for the loss of your son. My prayers are with you and hope for a better, more responsible future with this irresponsible retailer.
May God bless and kept all of you and yours.
MJ

K. S. writes

may peace be with your familly.

F. M. writes

I am sorry for your loss.

J. G. writes

I stand with you in this time of sorrow. I pray that your hearts will be healed and that Jdimytai's passing will not be in vain but will help to reform Wal-Mart into a responsible corporate citizen.

S. S. writes

God Bless You. We are sorry for your loss.

D. B. writes

My wife and I hope you find peace and pride in your son always.

J. S. writes

Mu husband and I send our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. We were appaled when we heard of the tragedy and we feel that not ony Wal-Mart but every one of those shoppers should be held accountable. May you find peace.

S. L. writes

OUr Thoughts and Prayers are with you, May Jdimytal's brave memory be a blessing

T. F. writes

Words can't express the feelings that accompany the loss of a loved one. Mr. Damour died a hero , thanks to him a baby will be born into this world. He saved a life while sacrificing his, may that be of some comfort to you in your darkest times of sorrow.

G. B. writes

My heart goes out to you on the loss of Jdimytai. This should never have happened and wouldn't if Wal-mart employees were properly trained and stores fully staffed. People are more important than money and they need to remember that. This country's workers fought the mega-corporations before to estab lish worker rights and fair treatment. We will do it again

C. H. writes

I really feel terrible about this. Your son was just doing a good deed. How many people would have put themselves out like he did? He paid with his life. He was a good man. I hope we'll see more like him.

M. F. writes

Whilst i do not live in th U.S, i am hoping that Walmart See the ERROR of THEIR ways. My deepest condolances to you at this difficult time.

D. W. writes

Your son left this world proving he was a good and remarkable man! Protecting a pregnant women while giving his life to bring another soon into the world. The big guy upstairs is the only one who knows how and when our time will come. Your faith will help you through. The tragic loss and actions will affect every business and individual from this time forward. Yes it's heart breaking. I have cried many tears for your dear sons loss of life. I am the mother of a 20 and 23 year old. Death in such a way is devastating. Do you believe in life after death? That we live on, in a better place? I do believe that this here on earth is our hell. Your son has returned HOME where all of us will eventually meet in HEAVEN. I can't say I'm very religious, just that I am a good person who believes and tries to lead a positive and honest life. A trillion blessings I send to you! Live your live to the fullest and may PEACE BE WITH YOU!

J. C. writes

Dear Friends,
Your son must have been a very caring and responsible young man.
May his death serve to encourage his employer to place security in well-trained hands and prevent foolish crowds from hurting some one else!

S. R. writes

This is an awful event and avoidable. My condolences.

F. M. writes

I am outraged that proper security was not in place to protect your son.

R. D. writes

very sorry to hear about your son. yes it was tragic and should haave never happened . your family has my support and sympathy. rowena

S. F. writes

I was horrified when I heard of Mr. Damour's death. I am disgusted by North America's greed which I believe is the cause of death in this case. Wal-Mart plays upon that greed and "makes a killing on it" figuratively, and now literally. I have not set foot in a Wal-Mart store in two years or more and I plan to never go near one again.

M. M. writes

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

C. F. writes

God bless you. And may you find justice for yourselves and Jdimytai.soon.

E. S. writes

i am so sorry for your loss. i'm praying for you now.

V. S. writes

dear friends, my haeart goes out to you for your loss. Wal-Mart is a disgrace.

S. B. writes

Words can not truly express how sorry I am for your loss. It is such a great tragedy to see someone of his caliber taken from a world lacking in heroes and gentleman. God bless him and yourselves and I'll pray for you everyday.

E. E. writes

We are sorry for their loss. Their son should not have died out of spite and/or negligence. May they seek a class action lawsuit against Wal*Mart for their negligent conduct ... in the amount of $2,000,000.

M. M. writes

What happened to your family really is a tragedy. Wal-mart is a terrible company. That only cares about profits not its employees that bring all those profits anyway. I should know I worked there for nearly 4 years and had small injuries in the deli, which I never reported, in fear that I would lose my job and my family would suffer financially. I also know about their lack of training and that they feel that they can move any employee from one department to another with little or no training. I hope some good comes out of this tragedy and you receive some sort of justice from wal-mart. It is so sad that it might have taken your sons life just to achieve that.

M. R. writes

The story of your son will remain the hearts of millions as we proceed in the fight against the Wal-Mart monopoly.

J. F. writes

Let Jesus comfort you at this time, He's the only one who can give you true comfort. Take comfort in the thought that the same God who loves and forgives is a God who punishes evil. The Wal-Mart managers and greedy shoppers responsible for your son's death will not go unpunished. I'm sorry I have no money to donate. God be with you at this time.

K. C. writes

What a wonderful person your son was... May Divine Love surround and enfold you always...

G. W. writes

Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. People are animals, this should NEVER have happened.

God Bless

J. E. writes

May the past trajedy be an awakening to many and the beginning of better things for all.

C. C. writes

I am saddened and frustrated at Walmart for their lack of responsibility in this matter. I will no longer shop at Walmart due to your loss. I am deeply sorry this happened to your loved one.

D. T. writes

I think what hapopen to this man is uncaused for and I feel that this Walmart storeshould donated every single penny it made on Black Friday to this family for the lost of their son. Wake-up Walmart!!

J. V. writes

I am ashamed as to how your son was treated. My heart goes out to his family.

K. S. writes

I am deeply saddened by your loss. No words can express the grief and sympathy I feel for your family. I will keep you in my prayers. With love, Kameelah

R. S. writes

Millions of us worked hard to elect Barack Obama with the knowledge that he will pursue policies that will hold business owners like the Walton family responsible for their employees' health and safety.

J. E. writes

When I learned of this disgraceful event I cried. Then I put my thoughts towards Christmas and how we have totally lost sight of what it is to mean....Walmart and retail are not the reason for the season. I have cut back my spending and shopping to the bare bones of my small son for just a few small gifts. I don't want to support a retail holiday. I think the people need to rise up and say no more. I am so sorry for the loss of his precious family. I am sorry for the loss of our culture to retail. You are in my prayers.

J. M. writes

MAY GOD EASE YOUR PAIN AND SORROW.

S. H. writes

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your son.

D. M. writes

Dear Damour Family,

I send to you my condolences, share my anger with you, and pray for you. God Bless You.

M. B. writes

May God bless you and help you through this devastating crisis

P. M. writes

My prayers are with you.

K. J. writes

I am so sorry for your loss. The tragic death of Jdimytai Damour is a reminder to us all what is important in life and that nothing is more important than people's lives. I pray that you will win this battle with the WalMart company who is to blame for this.

D. P. writes

In my church we believe that God works all things for good. If this terrible death can make people think about the value of life and about his kindness in protecting another life, then he will have served God's purpose by giving all he had. May you find peace, and may you bring this corporation to justice.

C. M. writes

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathies on your loss. My the loss of your son serve as a message to us all: that people are more important than things. My prayers are with you.

L. B. writes

My heart aches for you & your loss . my prayers are with you for you peace and comfort GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU ! Linda Belton

R. H. writes

Deepest sympathies. Best of Luck against their resources. Do not give up.

J. C. writes

I am so sorry and saddened by the passing of Mr. Damour. My thoughts are with your family.

The customers to the Walmart store that day behaved like animals rather than people. I honestly hope they find out who is responsible and punish them to the fullest extent of the law.

Walmart behaved atrociously with regards to this incident and I would like to see them fined billions of dollars for their lack of sympathy and uncompassionate behavior.

Once again, my deepest sympathies for your loss.

D. P. writes

Your family is in my prayers so very sorry for your loss. I pray you will find justice and comfort.
sincerely Diane

O. R. writes

Losing someone that you truly love is the hardest feeling I know of. The only thing I can promise you is that we all lost something that moment of unnecessary death. I wish our society to learn a lesson about our values and humanity.

M. T. writes

I am sorry for your loss. Shame on Walmart for their ignorance and stupidity.

C. V. writes

I am So sorry for your loss,my prayers are with you.

S. W. writes

I'm filled with grief at the senseless loss of your son. Its a shame this wake-up call to the hideous excesses of obsessive American consumption had to come too late. Bless your family.

P. H. writes

My prayers are with your family. Only a person who has suffered such a lost can truly understand. Jdimytai Damour was a hero! However, Walmart should be held responsible. The whole incidence is proof of the commercialism and greed present regarding such a Holy Day. It needs to stop.

D. J. writes

I couldn't believe that Wal-Mart would let someone be trampled to DEATH in their store. There's not anything we can say to bring him back, but perhaps by remembering this tragedy, we can let Wal-Mart know that this should never have happened and it should never happen again.

M. M. writes

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

J. O. writes

what a tragic lost. just another prime example of how walmart cares for there worker.May your son rest in peace. He was a hero saving a mother and her unborn child.

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