September 21, 2007...1:56 pm

Megan Williams - West Virginia Crime

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If ever there was a time for people to come together (of all races) over a hate crime. This is it!  Wherever you stand on race in this country, there is nothing that can excuse this crime.  Please coninute to keep this family in your prayers.  We know we want to do something - just not sure what that is.  PLEASE write a message to Megan Williams. We know the power of the internet.  Let her know you care.  Show your support.  We all can help with her healing.

 There are several blog entries here for Megan Williams.  (Check the info to the right of this page) This section is ONLY for messages to Megan. All other entries will be deleted, if inappropriate or moved to the appropriate blog.   Thank you.  

138 Comments

  • Ashley Gipson and Family!
    September 21, 2007 at 3:10 pm

    To the williams family ! We are praying for you all! I cant believe in this day and age this crap still happens! Stay strong , hold your ground and keep GOD first!

  • Megan, stay strong. I am praying for you and your family. Justice will prevail you wait and see.

  • Megan, when you get on the internet and google your name, we want you to know that we are here praying for your emotional strength every day. God will always make things better. You have to hold on to that. Know that this wrong will be made right and people all over this country, of all races are standing with you.

  • Patricia L. Jones
    September 24, 2007 at 10:11 am

    To Megan and the William family my prayers are with all of you and especailly Megan. Please do know that GOD does have all power and His Will will be done. I am somewhat from the area (Bluefield,Va.) and I know sometimes things that happen in this region of the country will be kept quiet, but as I said GOD Will will be done and we as a people need to stand together, because as long as there is worldly man there will be racism. My prayers and support will be continously with you Megan and your family!!
    Patricia L. Jones

  • I can’t even begin to imagine what you went through. Just thankful that you were able to make it out alive. I pray that you are able to heal emotionally and physically. May God grant you peace and serenity.

  • To Megan,

    I am praying for you, and hope that you have a speedy recovery. Be encouraged and know that justice will be served for you. Don’t not lose hope. They will not go unpunished for what they did. You are a survivor. God Bless!!!!!

  • Dear Megan,

    I am sorry you had to go through what you did. Some people in this world are so evil but dont lose hope there are still some good people in this world that do care and I am one of them. I feel for you. Get well and God bless you! Dont forget that you are strong!

    Sincerely, Michele from New York

  • Megan, it is difficult to imagine how you survived the horrific ordeals you experienced day after day, night after night. It is obvious God gave you strength and that he brought you out of it, alive, with strength enough to share your story with your name and your face. Thank you for your courage, because nothing about this inhuman incident should be hidden. I’m praying for you and your parents and the person who alerted the police. God bless you.

  • Megan, it is difficult to imagine how you survived the horrific ordeals you experienced day after day, night after night. It is obvious God gave you strength and that he brought you out of it, alive, with strength enough to share your story with your name and your face. Thank you for your courage, because nothing about this inhuman incident should be hidden. I’m praying for you and your parents and the person who alerted the police. God bless you. Love sent Syble - Oakland, CA

  • Dear Megan,

    I can not imagine the suffering you have had to endure because of these animals that violated you. I know that the wrath of the Almighty God awaits them. I want you to know that you are a SURVIVOR! God has given you the strength to get through this and He will get the glory out of it all! I am praying for your physical, mental, and emotional healing. Please know that there are decent and civilized human beings in the world that are sending prayers your way. May God continue to bless you and keep you in His loving care. Justice WILL prevail and again God WILL be glorified. I wish you peace, blessings, and love.

  • always remember that prayer changes EVERYTHING. and you may find yourself questioning God…remember This Too Shall Pass
    This Too Shall Pass

    If I can endure for this minute
    Whatever is happening to me,
    No matter how heavy my heart is
    Or how dark the moment may be-

    If I can remain calm and quiet
    With all the world crashing about me,
    Secure in the knowledge God loves me
    When everyone else seems to doubt me-

    If I can but keep on believing
    What I know in my heart to be true,
    That darkness will fade with the morning
    And that this will pass away, too-

    Then nothing in life can defeat me
    For as long as this knowledge remains
    I can suffer whatever is happening
    For I know God will break all of the chains

    That are binding me tight in the darkness
    And trying to fill me with fear-
    For there is no night without dawning
    And I know that my morning is near.

    …Helen Steiner Rice

  • Dear Megan,

    Hang in there and don’t lose faith. The world is full of evil and injustice and good things happen to bad people all the time.

    Come back stronger than you were before. Don’t let them win.

    Abdul

  • Megan,

    I’m terribly sorry you had to endure this kind of pain. Stay strong baby girl know that there are people all over that have been touched by the atrocities these ignorant people put you through. Justice will be served, honey if not by the mans law by the almighty. Don’t give up, stay strong. I’ll pray for you.

  • Dear Megan,

    I thank God that you are now safe from harm. My prayers are indeed with you for your physical, emotional and spiritual healing.
    I also pray that God will severely judge all those involved in harming you and restore to you double in restitution for all that you have endured.
    May His Holy Spirit flood your soul with His peace and comfort on a daily basis.

  • Megan,

    My prayers of healing are with you and your family. I was born and raised in Parkerburg, W VA and I feel so ashamed!!!!!; that “people” and I use the word loosely, from my state, would commit such a henious crime against another person. Angels around. Blessings

  • Megan & Family,

    What a blessing you are still alive! God is SO GOOD!! The torture you had to endured was for someone else. You have a survival story that can be shared with the world. I am so proud of you for being so strong. I just learned about your this henious crime tonight , but my prayers will continue to go out for you and your family. I’t’s unbeliveble that after all the years of pain we have suffered in the black community we are still experinecing this type of hate. God is not pleased. We are to be one and love everyone,that was our new commandment. Please stay strong, and give God the glory, he will prevail for you. What you went through he knew you could endure. You are a survivor. Thank you for your bravery and sharing your story with the world. You are helping us all to see how careful we must be. YOUR ANGEL SAVED YOU, AND WE ARE GRATEFUL!! WE LOVE YOU! STAY STRONG!GOD BLESS YOU!
    Prince George, VA
    Palaj

  • Okay, what do we do to keep this story from being swept even further under the rug? Suggestions please.

  • as a mother this truly has hurt me but the joy is our lord works in perfectiion megan and family we send our love and prayers

    cheryl pierson
    arizona

  • Megan,
    My sisters and I have you in our prayers. The most important thing is that you know that the God we serve, will make this right. Hold on to his hand and don’t let go my sister. He will be there to comfort you and I will pass this on, you are just as important as OJ and Jena. Cheryl Pierson is my sister and as you can see, it is spreading thru the West and I will continue to send this to my friends and family.
    Get well soon and we love you!!!

  • I pray for your strength and healing, dear Megan, and that you will soon have peace in your soul again.

  • You and your family will be in my prayers. What happened to you is utterly horrible and evil. You are a courageous young woman and I believe that you will help many people with your story of survival. I pray healing of all your wounds; physical and emotional. I also pray that justice will be served to those who so heartlessly abused you.

  • Hi Megan,

    I just learned of your terrible ordeal as I set reading my emails at work this morning. I was out sick for a few days and not once did I here about this unthinkable crime against you until today. But I want you know, that it is out in the open now. I have sent the email to all of my friends and they will in turn do the same. Something will be done about this, “Rest Assured”. Your thoughts are in my prayers and I pray that God gives you the strength to bounce back and be a shinny light for everyone to admire.
    Take care sweetie.

  • Dear Megan,

    I am so sorry for what has been done to you. It saddens my heart so much to hear about this and to know that such sick people are in our world. I hope you know that there are so many people who do care about you. I am at a loss for words…but I want you to know that I care about you and I hope your wounds heal, physically, emotionally, and mentally, and that your story has touched many people. I hope that one day there can be permanent change for the better in this world. You and your family are in my prayers.

    Take care,
    Alison

  • It breaks my heart to learn of your story, but I feel relief in knowing that you are healing by the help of your own strong spirit, and all of the love that is being sent your way. Thank you for being the voice of so many others who have been silenced.

    Remember the sunshine when the storm seems unending.

  • Megan, it grieves me to think that someone has had to endure what you have gone through. I don’t quite know what to say, but I want you to know that GOD has spared your life for a reason, and in time HE will reveal HIS reason to you. Don’t give up or dispair, there are so many people that are prayer for you and your family. It is my belief that when one person has been wronged a whole nation has been wronged. There is power in prayer. GOD be with you today and always. As Salaam Alaikum

  • Your story brought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry that this has happened to you. Now I am afraid because this could have happened to anyone, anywhere. It is unbelievable that in 2007 people still have enough hate in their heart to bring harm to innocent people only because of race. This is the makings of a civil war among races.

  • Megan, I am praying for you daily as you began to heal physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This awful series of events hurts me to the very depths of my soul as a mother, a black woman, and most of all a human being. I once heard a quote,”Evil triumphs when good men do nothing.” Although I am sorry you are dealing with this. I am proud of you for having the courage to make it public. People are under the false impression that hate like this does not exist anymore but it does. It just hides until brave people bring it forward. I sincerely hope justice prevails as much as possible.

  • Megan,
    I just learned of your story in my sociology class the other day when we were talking about current events and googled it and found this blog page.We spoke about how no one had been speaking about your story like O.J. for example or the Jena 6. I just want you to know that we are all thinking about you here in Houston and hoping that you are feeling better and letting you know that our prayers go out to you and your family. It is a total shame and very sad that people in this world are still so terribly ignorant and vicious. Just know that not everyone sees people in color and that it saddens my heart that people still do. We are all created equal in the eyes of God and I pray for your recovery and hope that those criminals get all charges they possibly can. Get well soon Megan.

    ~Rachel

  • MEGAN,
    I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE IN THE WHOLE WORLD THAT ARE ON YOUR SIDE AND PRAYING FOR YOU EVERY DAY. I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE TREMENDOUS PAIN AND SUFFERING YOU ENDURED. I FOLLOW YOUR STORY AND YES I THINK IT IS A HATE CRIME. THOSE 6 HORRIBLE SICKING HILLBILLIES SHOULD GET EVERY SINGLE THING THEY DESERVE. NO MATTER WHAT A HUMAN BEING DOES OR DOESN’T DO THEY SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO ENDURE WHAT YOU WENT THRU’.IT IS IN HUMANE.I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU AND KEEP YOUR HEAD UP CAUSE GOD IS ON YOUR SIDE TOO.
    MICA IN GEORGIA

  • Megan… just hold on. I wish I could help you. All I have is prayer and know that you are thought of. I hope somehow that you can go on and live a peaceful life even with the evil that you had to encounter. Know that there are people that care for you even though we haven’t met… but I am with you in spirit…Hold on tight…

  • Dear Megan,

    Just like millions of other people around the world, I am praying for your complete recovery. None of us will ever know exactly how you feel, but we know that God knows. And please don’t lose faith in Him because of this. Sin is real and Satan is real.

    But with the prayers and support you’re getting, I’m sure that we can all find a way to perhaps prevent this horribile act from happening to someone else.

    God bless you,

    Donnie

  • Pam Barrett-Peatros
    September 30, 2007 at 4:08 pm

    Dear Megan,

    As each day passes you will become stronger. Never forget people all over the world are behind you through your healing.

  • Dear Megan,

    I don’t even know where to begin to express how deeply saddened, outraged and horrified I am to hear about what happened to you. I too heard a brief report on the news earlier this month, and then didn’t hear much else in the news recently. When I think of you, I see myself, my sisters, my freinds– it could have been any one of us– and I can’t believe that I am having to search the internet to try to find out how you are dong right now. I have had discussions about you with my family, friends and co-workers; and my pastor today held you up in prayer. We care about you and want to see that the people who did this to you are punished to the fullest extent of the law. I pray that the Lord grant you a speedy recovery, peace in your heart and strength to endure the journey that is ahead of you. God loves you, and I know that He will keep you.

    Georgette
    Chicago, IL

  • I don’t know you. I loved you before I ever heard about you and even more now. You have sooo much courage and I HOPE that you continue to fight and stay strong dispite all the adversities you’ve been through and will still have to go through. Please know that you are a hero, you are going to change peoples minds no matter how much individuals try to stop you. You did nothing wrong. You are beautiful, and you are admired because you might now see a change yet, but you have sparked the minds of many that haven’t spoken up ever or for along time. Stay strong, continue to have faith in God and be blessed

    From Kansas City

  • Megan, you are in my prayers as well as the rest of my family. I heard of your horrible story on a local radio station “Elliot in the Morning”. He is a ’shock jock’ and he is absolutely horrified. After I heard the story (wondering why I hadn’t heard of it yet) I googled your name. You are a strong, beautiful woman, god knows what happened and those people don’t just have the judge and jury to stand in front of and testify. Be Strong!!

  • Megan .. I am so sorry that you went through this herendous nightmare. I don’t think anyone of us can really understand the pain you have endured. Just know that you can make it through this. No Weapon formed against Megan shall prosper! I am praying that you come through this ordeal and praying for your physical, and most importantly your psychological health and healing. Even though those vicious vile people did these things to you , they can not take your soul. Don’t give it to them. May the Lord bless you and keep you and give you peace..

  • Hello Megan,
    I just learned of your situation by email. I know that words alone can’t heal you or take the pain away. I can only imagine how you feel and I do offer my condolences. I am praying for your full recovery, mentally and physically. You are strong and have already proved that you will overcome this. I am also praying for justice and not vengance. Be encouraged that God will see you through and know there’s many of us out here that stand in support of you.

    May God Bless and Prosper You

  • Everything changes – nothing stays the same.

    The universe is revolving – don’t sleep

    Be strong – deliverance is coming – it won’t be long

    The heaviness is simply the calm before the storm..

    A storm that’s replaced with the still waters of peace.

    You’re being set-up to be blessed

    Hold on and keep repeating these words…

    This too shall pass!

    (c) May 2005, Nessa Publishing

    It’s time for healing!

  • Megan and Family,
    For he (GOD) will give his angels charge over thee, and that he has done. I pray that God keeps his angels linked around you and your family, and that he goes before you and make every crooked way straight in Jesus name justice will be done, this is only the begining. God said he is alpha and omega, begining and the end, there will be and end to all this mess working in your favor! Walk in your call God has placed before you.
    God bless you.

  • i only heard about Megan Williams a few days ago, but when i did, i felt sick to my stomach. all i kept thinking about was how brave and strong and courageous she was and *is* for having endured those horrors — i honestly don’t know what is happening in the world with all of this increased racism we’re seeing, and continuation of hatred against women in general, but Megan, i am so sorry this happened to you. continue to be brave…YOU ARE LOVED! you are my hero…

  • Megan,
    I’m deeply sorry for what these six animals( I personally believe that anyone who can do what these six have to another human being are not human at all) have done to you. My prayers are with you and your family. These six will be brought to justice. Stay strong and keep your head up. You did more then most do, you survived……

  • To Megan,
    It is hard to find words to express the empathy I feel for you. For me this scripture has always helped me remember even when times were at their worst that God is at my side.

    One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was
    walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the
    sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he
    noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one
    belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When
    the last scene of his life flashed before him, he
    looked back at the footprints in the sand. He
    noticed that many times along the path of his life
    there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, You said that once I decided to follow you, You’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why when I needed you most you would leave me.” The Lord replied,
    “My son, My precious child, I love you and I would
    never leave you. During your times of trial and
    suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I Carried You.”

    I wish you all the love and support in the world!
    From one daughter of God to another

  • Megan Williams I feel for you dear. I’m sorry this had to happen to you but God doesn’t like ugly. You will be in everyone prayers. We will seek that you get all the help that you need. Much love.

  • Megan baby you are a survivor. Despite your past, it doesnt justify what they done to you. You had an angel with you and you are in my prayers.

  • Christine Taylor
    October 8, 2007 at 1:13 am

    Dearest Megan,

    Due to the lack of media coverage of this hanus crime you endured, I’ve just recently learned of what has occured by an e-mail a colleague of mine had sent. The Most High we serve never consults your past to determine your future so the mere fact that the media feels they can do this to discredit you & the events that took place is insulting to God’s Law. Megan I am in deepest contrite of what happened to you. NO ONE should be subjected to this form of revolting treatment! I know your anguish is great at the present moment but please challenge yourself to keep this in mind: Every set back is a set up for a come back. The Creator we serve is the Master of Restoration so be strong, be courageous and hold on firmly to the abundance of love & support that will always encircle you.

    From the Core of who I Am to Yours

  • Megan:
    I am sick at heart over what was done to you and what you had to endure. I wish I could say something to help ease your pain, but nothing can do that. Please just remember that good people-and there ARE good people-will do everything they can to see that justice is done.
    Heal, and know that you are in thoughts and prayers of many people.

  • Megan you more than what has happened to you. Your ability yo survive this is already a testiment of your unyeilding strenth

  • MEGAN,
    THOUGH YOUR STORY IS TRULY SAD I HOPE THAT YOUR FAITH WILL LIFT YOU AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOVED AND YOU DID NOTHING TO DESERVED SUCH HORRIBLE TREATMENT.
    “WHAT DOES NOT KILL US ONLY MAKES US STRONGER.”
    MAY YOUR STORY ENCOURAGE OTHER VICTIMS OF HATE CRIMES TO PREVALE AND CONTINUE TO LIVE LIFE ONE DAY AT A TIME.

    TAKE CARE.

  • Megan, hearing about what happened to you breaks my heart .But I thank God you are alive to tell about it . Lean on him he will take you through
    this thing . Your not the only one in this world that has been a victim of a hate crime. Your not in it alone. Be strong and you WILL be ok.

  • Hello Megan and family,

    May God Bless you. You and your is will always be in my everyday prayers. I love you!

    Love and blessings,
    Carman

  • Megan,
    God bless you. I can’t even fathom all of this happening to anyone. I pray that God comforts and strengthens you.

  • Dear Megan,
    I am appalled at what happened to you. I wish you strength, perseverance and resilience in getting through this ordeal - and may your heart stay open to the beauty of the life ahead of you.
    Rita

  • Megan, I hope God provides you with the strength and courage to not lose faith. Please know what happen to you was not your fault because you may or may not have known those fking monsters. Unfortunately, nowadays the victim always comes under attack. Megan, you have support you could never dream of thuse fking monsters will pay if not by man’s law but most definitely by God’s. Please know you’re in my prayers.

    Thank you

  • Megan,

    I wish you all the very, very best in recovery, love, friendship, healing, and moving forward. Be kind to yourself and your soul, and take good care. You survived for a very good reason, and I am eager to see what positive and amazing things you’ll do in the future.

    Love and white light,

    Celeste Nova
    San Francisco, CA

  • Megan, I am very sorry for what you had to endure at the hands of cowards without morals, normal intelligence, capacity to reason, or reason for being. Whatever punishment they receive it will never be enough.

    Your story needs to be heard, and I hope people are working hard to give it attention.

    I am a soldier in the United States Army, and I can attest to fact that the military is a great place to find direction and develop a foundation for success. I don’t know if you have access to my email address, but if you want some advice on the matter please contact me.

    Good luck on your GED!

  • Sweet Megan,
    I cried when I heard what happened too you. I can not begin to imagine the fear and pain you experienced at the hands of these monsters. I am ashame they are the same race as I am.
    You were so strong and brave to help yourself to get away. I hope your beautiful spirit and strenght continue to heal your body and soul.
    My prayers and love are with you.
    Barbara from Texas

  • Sweet Megan:

    I wish I could give you a hug. While my own experience was not as heinous, I am also a rape survivor and my heart goes to you for the pain and suffering you endured. You have so much love and support coming to you from around the world. Try to remember that when you go to sleep at night if images of your attacks enter your thoughts. I truly hope that your attackers spend the rest of their days behind bars. You never deserved any of this and in time, with the love, support and understanding of many people who care about you, you will heal. It takes time, girl. Hang in there.

  • Megan you are a strong brave young woman. God bless you and your family. Please Don’t Ever let what those ignorant hateful people did to you get you down or make you feel bad. We love you very much and pray for you always.

  • Megan you are a beautiful daughter of God and he loves you more than you can imagine. The evil that holds these people is not from him. Please don’t let them affect your beautiful spirit, I am praying for your healing and watching the great impact you have on this world. God bless and keep you.

  • Megan~
    My thoughts and prayers are with you as you begin the path of healing. Please know that there are many people around the world who grieve for your pain and who are outraged by the inhumane actions of these 6 individuals. For all of us that cannot attend the march in your honor - know that we are with you in heart & spirit!

  • They will not only pay for their crimes on earth, but will be face to face with God once they die. I don’t even know what to say to you other than Im praying for you.

  • Jacqueline Crohare
    October 24, 2007 at 1:57 pm

    Megan, my thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family. I’m so sorry you had to go through this, stay strong! They will rot in jail.

  • Michele from Apex, NC
    October 25, 2007 at 6:22 am

    Megan,

    I am outraged that such things happen in this world. My heart aches for you. I pray that you will heal physically and emotionally, and that these monsters get what they deserve. Most people are good. I hope you are experiencing that good. God bless you and your family!

  • I thought I had posted this address, but realized I posted it on my website, but not my blog. If you want to send a card or letter to Megan, the address is as follows:

    Megan Williams
    c/o General Division
    501 Morris St.
    Charleston, WV 25301

    Megan’s mother commented in an interview that Megan cries every time she receives something in the mail and has received gifts from as far away as Iraq. So if you’d like to show your love, this is the address.

  • Megan,

    We love and support you Megan. The following Tears From Logan was writtten so that people do not forget your story. God bless.

    Tears From Logan

    there’s a chill up on the mountains
    it’s a West Virginia breeze
    there’s a chill in the wilderness
    brought a woman to her knees
    there’s a chill upon her conscious
    begging if you please
    “I don’t know what I’ve done and to what degree,
    but I’m crying from soul won’t you save my dignity”
    My dignity

    It’s a story of the ages
    a story seldom told
    between the lines of the pages
    in blood ink red and old
    it’s a story full of power
    of young innocence sold
    it doesn’t matter what she’s done and to what degree
    you can hear her cryin’ weeping, “Won’t you please set me free”
    Set me free

    how could it be possible?
    this here tragic fall
    in a country full of liberty
    where we’ve shed blood for it all
    in the struggle for equality
    somebody dropped the ball
    now she’s scared all of her life no one knows to what degree
    sentenced without a jury condemned without a plea
    Without a plea

    up in a West Virginia hallow
    it happened between the trees
    surrounded by beer cans
    in the stench of old debris
    a full week of home grown torture
    from a cruel enemy
    “This is what we do to niggers down hear”
    Pursue it as a hate-crime? The question burns my ears
    Burns my ears

    let the history tell the story
    let the history ring true
    for years into the future
    of what evil people do
    this can’t just be a headline
    that’s gone with the news
    it’s impossible to know, I can’t even speculate
    Let the story warn people of people full of hate
    Full of hate

    By Eric LaMont © 2007

  • Megan,
    I’m a french girl…You have to know that a lot of people in France are with you…God bless you Megan

  • I don’t know if created this blog but you did a great job of getting the message across. Megan’s story is nearly unbelievable. It’s very said b/c it happened and that this is not nearly getting the media attention that it would if someone of another race, this had happened too. I just read the transcript of Megan’s interveiw w/ the local police dept. and what those six people forced her to do is unhumane. I don’t know what the punishment should be.

    thank you to whoever created this site and keep the good work up. I was truly touched.

  • To megan williams-my prayers are with you. May God continue to direct your path. Lean on him and his understanding. God knows all! Please have faith that He will take care of you. He didn’t let you dead and He will surely see you THROUGH this.
    GOD IS IN COMPLETE CONTROL.

  • Dear Megan,

    God watches over you every day. Trust in him and him only. My prayers are with you and your family.

    Shondra Owens
    Atlanta, GA

  • I feel sad, I feel sorry and I feel so deeply ashamed.

    I wish I could hug and comfort you, but I am afraid you might not be up for the friendly hug of a stranger - a white stranger. All I can do is reach you my hand and send you a smile of friendship. :)

    No wait …

    … there is more that I can do and will do. Raising awareness, speaking out and fighting against racism where ever I see it, smell it, feel it. I promise!

    You are not alone
    peace and love from a sister in Belgium
    napomo

  • I am only 16 but still cannot understand why in the world somebody would do such a thing to you. I just want to let you know that my family and friends will keep you in their prayers and hope that the people who did those things to you get what they deserve and that is the worst. I thank God that he took you out of that situation, but at the same time it never should have happen.

    Wisconsin

  • Megan,

    It was so hard for me to read your story and realize that something like this could happen to you in America, in the year 2007. I thank God that you survived and that you are back with your mom now. I am a 30 year old white woman from Atlanta and I want you to know that not all white people are like this and I certainly don’t condone ANYTHING that happened to you. I will be praying for you and I hope that you can move on from this nightmare and be happy. Everyone, EVERYONE is on your side.

  • u are strong meg..lease stay that way

  • Megan,
    God is with you all the times. hold on to him..
    Im from Philiippines and a lot people here are suporting you! we are with you!
    We will keep you and your family in our
    prayers. =)

  • Don’t lose hope! We love you megan.

  • Marie-Michele Dejean
    November 10, 2007 at 12:46 am

    Chère Megan Williams,

    Je suis de Québec et je veux que tu saches que mon coeur est avec toi.

    Dans des moments comme ça, je suis portée à questionner Dieu, le Tout-Puissant. Mais il sait pourquoi il se sert de toi.

    Ton vécu vient de montrer la face cachée de ce monde dans lequel nous vivons.

    Oui, si Megan Williams était blanche à 100%, son histoire aurait fait le tour de la planète dans une fraction de seconde.

    Parce qu’elle est noire à un certain pourcentage, elle est black donc peu important. Et c’est exactement la raison pour laquelle je m’oblige à me prononcer sur son cas.

    Je ne suis pas contre les blancs parce que d’une manière ou d’une autre je suis les deux. Mais je ne suis pas aveugle.

    À partir de maintenant, nous devons choisir

    1- Vengeance ?

    2- Justice ?

    3- L’indifférence ?

    4- Apprendre les humains à se conduire en humain ?

    Pour terminer, je demande aux gens qui torturent des noirs à cause de la couleur de leur peau de me dire clairement la raison qui les incite à détester les noirs?

    Ce n’est pas seulement aux États-Unis que les médiats taisent des faits de ce genre. J’en sais quelque chose.

    Étant donné qu’une proche de Mégane Williams soulève le fait qu’elle n’a pas rapporté la disparition de Megan par le fait que Megan a l’habitude de partir durant des semaines sans donner d’explication. Alors, personne n’a le droit de juger Megan Williams sur son comportement. On doit remettre en cause le système qui ne favorise pas l’épanouissement de tout le monde de la même façon.

    Il y a trop d’inégalité entre les gens. Lorsque nous accepterons le fait que nous, les humains, formons une grande famille sur ce ”vaisseau” qu’est notre terre, nous apprendrons également à respecter l’autre, qui est semblable à nous.

  • Dear Megan,

    It absolutely breaks my heart to hear the HORRIBLE things you had to endure. But you are strong and you’re a survivor. These disgusting people WILL get everything they deserve. I’m praying for you and your family. God Bless You sweetheart.

    Catrina Brown
    Manassas, VA.

  • Megan,

    My heart hurts for you. I cannot believe that something like this can still happen, and people can still get away with hate crimes. I’m filled with tears for all the pain you had to endure. I will forever keep you and your family in my prayers. Those individuals will reap what they sew. May God forever keep you and your family in his loving arms.

    Moana
    Long Beach, CA

  • [...] the Williams trial is scheduled for January 2008. Until then, you can blog your healing words & wishes to Megan and visit the official site for updates and more [...]

  • Hello megan

    I’m sorry if my english is not very good! I’m from Paris and I learn by a friend what happen to you.

    So I look everywere in the press for an information or an article about your story because I think that people all around the world should know what happen to you because it’s not good.

    I hope that you doing better now.
    I hope sincerely that this people will have a big huge punishment.

    Je pense bien fort à vous et j’espere que vous allez de mieux en mieux.

    Je suis désolé pour mon anglais moyen !!!!

    Je vous fait une grosse biz même si je ne vous connais.

    Bon courage

    Amicalement
    Amy

  • Megan,

    I will pray for you and your JUSTICE! I hope that these people suffer for what they have done. No one deserves to be treated that way. As a white woman I am ashamed of some of the things that white people do. I sure hope that you hang in there. If you made it through all of that torture I know youve conqured the worst. My prayers are with you and your family. May justice be served. THAT IS SIMPLY A HATE CRIME!!!!

    Best Reguards,
    The Timmons Family

  • HI megan, sorry about what happen to yu. Hope that, this fucking white people will pay for there a crime. Cos not trust is this white people justice like always, be strong sister and we will pray for yu. Hope that black will mobilize behind yu megan. Aslo hope that FBI will do something, coz there where black people doing this to a white girl. The will facing the electrical chair. Fucking white raciste.

    Laurent from belgium, europe

  • Megan,

    I can’t even explain to you how upset and angry I felt when reading what happened to you in WV. I’m a white male from Baltimore, MD and I was held against my will in another country as a child for over a month, so I can sympathize with your pain, although I must say your experience sounds alot worse. Having the courage to release your name makes you heroic in the eyes of alot of people, myself included, because it is the publishing of stories like these that bring to light the problems we still have in this country. Nothing in the world fires me up more than racism, and I wish I could personally do something to ensure that justice is done to these sick people. You are a strong black woman, and I encourage you to continue living your life, go after everything that you want. You have alot of support down here in Baltimore, and if you are ever in need of anything, let me know and I’ll personally make sure it’s taken care of (you can hit me up@www.myspace.com/mailmanbigtim if you need ANYTHING at all). God bless you, I hope everything gets better with time, and know that you always have support and a shoulder to lean on in Baltimore.

    Tim

  • Evangelist C. Ware
    November 30, 2007 at 10:50 am

    Megan do not, under any circumstance allow the devil to rob you now. It is an understatement to say that this is a horrible event. I’m praying for not just your physical but your spiritual recovery… Be strong in the Lord and power of his might…

  • Hi Megan, I’m so glad there is finally a way to reach you. Your story has touched me in so many ways. I cried for a couple of days after I read about what happened to you. And I wanted to let you know that you aren’t alone out here. I am a kidknapping and rape survivor also and I think that is why I cried so much for you. My prayers are with you and always will be. I pray that the people who hurt you face the worst possible punishment. But I know from my experience that whatever punishment they receive will not erase those images and emotional pain of what they did to you. So I pray for your peace and serenity. I pray that the full armor of God protect you and keep you safe, mentally and physically. And while life will go on, there will be a time when all the media attention has died down, but you will still be dealing with the emotinal aspects of what you’ve survived. Just know that God is with you, you are abundantly blessed and highly favored. No matter what the circumstances were before this happened, no matter the things you’ve done previously you are not proud of. God has forgiven you and you are His and will be His always. God was with you that week, He was with you that day. Even if it may have seemed at the time like he wasn’t He was there protecting you. Just think about everything they did to you, then think about all of the other horrendous things they could have done. God may not come when you want Him to but He always comes on time. You may wonder why He allowed those things to happen to you in the first place. It’s simply because he wanted to use you to minister and be a testimony to other young women out there who have endured such things. Everything happens for a reason and according to God’s will sweetie. The devil meant it for bad but God has turned this thing around to make it for your good. Now you have the opportunity to change the lives of so many women in the world and show them that they cannot let their abusers and rapists steal their joy. Even though they hurt them they have no hold over their lives. That they can get beyond that hurt and get back to normal lives. And give them hope that their lives can be even better than before because they can be an example, a living testimony and give another young woman some love and support. I wish you all the best Megan, I don’t know you personally but have love for you and will continue to pray for your strength and serenity. There will be hard times as this situation is not over for you and it won’t be for a very long time. But stay positive, and focused and everything else will fall into place. If ever you want to or need another word of encouragement you can e-mail me at pixie_chic_83@yahoo.com.

  • Megan,

    The pain and humiliation you went through can never be undone.. even though it should have NEVER been done!

    But your ordeal has brought attention to the hidden dark unacknowledged problem that our country and world suffer from…

    I can not tell you enough, if anything at all, that will give you comfort… Just know that I pray for you, for your healing of mind and heart…

    and I will try my hardest to NOT let your crimes be swept under the rug… This is all I can do…

    stay safe friend…

    Jaymie Moreland

  • megan i read about that terrible event that you were forced to deal with and i want you to know that you are a very beautiful young lady inside and out! dont let these evil people destroy what God has created. You are very strong for coming out and speaking about it and hopefully your voice will be heard by other young women and they too will realize we live in a very evil world but there is still only one man who is in charge of our lives and that is JESUS and he turned something BAD into something GOOD. GOD bless you and your family sweetie and i want you to know in time all your wounds will heal

  • Very dear Megan,

    Today it is Thursday, December 12, 2007, and this is the first that I have heard of you. Your attorney spoke on National Public Radio. Since, I have gained more knowledge, and have cried many tears. I am in disbelief. Haven’t we learned anything? This story deserves national attention. It truly transcends all nationalities.

    I am involved with http://www.runforcongowomen.org. and organize a walk/run in the winter/spring months. This year, we are having our run/walk in Frederick, Maryland on March 8th which is International Women’s Day. We raise money and sponsorships for ‘Women for Women International’ to benefit the women in Congo who have been victims of the internal war. Please consider joining us for the walk/run. We would love to have you as our guest. We would love to have your voice.

    You will be in my thoughts, and God bless.

  • very interesting, but I don’t agree with you
    Idetrorce

  • I think of your story all the time. I can’t imagine what you went through, what you are going through now. Healing from this is the greatest victory your life has to offer; reach out and take it. Stay strong, Megan.

  • Williams family, I’ve placed you in my prayers. May you have the strength and determination to recover physically, and leave no stone unturned to pursue legal gratification.

    I only say this because suing the city, the county, the schools that educated such animals, the social service that provided welfare to support them for years, the state and possibly this country - for failure to protect your civil and human rights - is the only language understood in this land - the only way that this kind of behavior might be eliminated.

    I’m certain that whites have exercised similar hate crimes against blacks before - where else could these hillbillies have gotten the idea? At some point however, we (all decent people) must begin to utilize the law in a manner that will end the -isms (racism, sexism, etc).

    While I pray that Megan will eventually accept that all people aren’t demons, I truly hope that the family pursues the legal maximum for the fear that she will no doubt always have of white men and women.

  • Megan, I already posted something for you but I wrote this the other day reflecting on your situation:

    Megan Williams victim of a hate crime
    Reading the details made me lose my mind
    Lost sleep couldn’t stop the crazy thoughts
    About all of the battles you fought
    Outnumbered by 5 and struggling to survive
    You took a lot of punishment but came out alive
    Strength isn’t always visible muscle on the exterior
    You have a lot of heart even through the pain strengthened you interior
    Don’t let anyone ever make you feel inferior
    A victor in the battle you came out superior
    Words can’t be found to describe how horrible events became
    It’s pathetic that after this things still remain the same
    This should have been front page across the whole nation
    But the U.S. continues to support bad racial relations
    It’s a sad matter to report that a murder in the burbs is front page
    And at the same time reporters are sitting back letting your story fade
    Life is fragile and you saw it flash right in front of your face
    But this story isn’t told to all just because of your race
    Three murders in a bad part of town aren’t even reported
    But in a high profile case every detail is sorted
    Justice for all in this country is just a say of words
    We are clipped and trying to move but just like birds
    Standing in place and looking at the same faces
    It’s funny how they don’t compose different races
    Our own language traps people who aren’t white
    We are the light, holy, gracious, right
    Dark is associated negatively for unknown reason
    Archangels, devils, a bad time of day or bad season
    Megan Williams went to go to a party and was left for death
    The one who left her didn’t care a bit about her last breath
    She didn’t deserve all of that because of the color of her skin
    While it wasn’t a loss of life there’s no way it could be a win
    The way we treat people different and expect them to act
    Falling into categories and keeping all stereotypes intact
    We are so determined to figure out what we are in society
    I’m me regardless of my own race or others not buying me
    Who needs censorship when people are scared to paint a real picture
    Society is scared of individualism and doesn’t need a sifter
    Who’s real, gonna stand out amongst the crowd
    Everyone is faking it just trying to be down
    Stop pretending like it’s all good and all hate has been erased
    It doesn’t matter if you are the first to try to stop you’ll always be in last place
    Tell Megan that what happened to her wasn’t real that it was a coincidence
    I’ll leave the church with my head up waiting for all of you to repent

    I hope you are getting better, you are not forgotten about.

    Tim

  • Megan, Understanding that you were given a laptop computer by Montel Williams, I’m sure you have now read all of the wonderful messages of love sent to you through the internet.

    My prayer for you is your continued healing and I want you to know that God has a major purpose for your life. People all over the world support you and care for you deeply. Merry Christmas Megan.
    The best is yet to come.

  • Dear Megan,
    I am not going to pretend that I even remotely understand what you must be going through. When I heard of the events that took place I was and still am horrified. All that I can say is that I mourn with you as you heal from the events that took place. As the Bible says in Romans 12:1515 “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” Please know that you have not been forgotten and that I mourn with you now, I cry out for justice on your behalf, and I pray for the day when you will be able to say that you have fully healed inside and out from these events, and on that day, and please know that that day will come, I will rejoice with you. My prayers are with you. Please know that your are loved more than you could ever imagine by your heavenly father, and i know that he longs to heal the wounds that you recieved, I also know that he weeps over you as you weep. Never give up Megan!
    In Him,
    Emilia

  • With all my supports and my love …You are a strong Lady…..

    Big Carraibbean Kisses From France

  • Dear megan i just wanted to say my prays go out to you and your family and that you be safe.

  • Hshkeni Richemond
    January 5, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    I want you first know that you will never be forgotten and you will remain in my thoughts and prayers. You are truely the definition of a strong woman. You WILL be alright, God is with you. You have a great gift of strength and perseverance. God Bless. I love you

  • First May God bless and keep you strong. How grateful I am that you continue to keep the light shining on this situation until justice is served. Everyday we are bombarded with mind numbing stories of what overprivledged, ungrateful “stars” are doing and how they are getting away with breaking the law. Thankfully we are in a brand new season and a brand new beginning. Those who thirst for justice and righteousness will be staisfied my Lord and Saviour will see to that. Ms. Megan keep ya head up girl, cuzz THAT is where your salvation comes from. The God of Heaven and earth shall redeem you. May He continue to shine His face upon you and your family, and know that His grace is sufficent enough. You are shaping the lives of so many. Never forget that. Stay righteous young queen!

  • hi megan…i have not forgot aboou went through..praying for emotional and mental healing ..we know you went through ..i am so sorry this happened…west virginia looks bad enough already..i wished i could take away all your bad memories and pain away onely jesus christ can help you..i pray he will through this message..love and prayers…i would like to know when you will be on the montel williams show…feel free to request me as a friend on my..my space..god bless you

  • Loretta Anderson
    January 12, 2008 at 1:11 am

    Megan,

    May light and love walk with you now forever.
    God/Goddess bless you, and may you always walk in the light.

  • Dear Megan,

    I cant really find words to express what I feel. And its not because I’m not that good at english, even in french I’m not able to put words on how i feel right now.
    Im really sorry that you have to live that..I’m more than sorry.
    Im horrified that a human can do that….I’m more than horrified
    Im angry to against them..maybe is that I hate them. Even hating is a wrong thing.
    All I know is that you and your fammily are in my prayers,
    may God keep you strong, and I’m pretty sure you are.
    Bless you lady, I hope you’re getting better,
    wish you best.
    Tres sincerement,
    Moons
    France

  • I have only just heard about you Megan,( i live in the UK) and I am still in shock 2 days later. I cant believe i didnt hear about this in the news? These people are dispicable, and humanely the lowest of low. I can only imagine what you went through…but our Father God was with you, that is why you are still with us…to let the world know about what happened to you, so that justice may be done. I am so sorry Megan. I hope you do find peace and a way to shake off this terrible experience and strive foward, sucessfully, positively and more importantly…with love in your heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers. xxx

  • Myspace users!

    Add me and put Megan in your top friends, to raise awareness of this case, so that justice may be seen to her evil perpatraitors, and they get the maximum penalty.

    http://www.myspace.com/meganwilliams

  • Oh my God dear Megan. Strength and healing to you. What a horrible thing to endure. Hold you head high and speak your truth. These perpetrators can’t touch the light within you. Let it shine as an example of true humanity.

  • Elizabeth Garcia & Family
    February 7, 2008 at 10:21 am

    Hey megan, we saw you on montel today, it just made me cry to think about all that you went through.. You are such a strong young lady…We will keep you in our prayers. stay strong

  • We love you megan, and best of all god loves you. May god bless you and family. ps keep your head up, and keep smiling.

  • Nathan Owens, III
    February 7, 2008 at 1:59 pm

    To Megan,

    I’m so sorry that you had to experience this and it hurts me to the core. My sister, stay strong, and I will be praying you and your family. We are a strong people and I have faith you will pull through this with all the strength of the world in your hands.

    Nate

  • Dear Megan,

    I heard about your story today when I went home on my lunch break. I saw you on the Montel Williams show with your mother. I am outraged that there are such horrible people in this world that could do things like this to another HUMAN BEING! I am so sorry that this happend to you. I admire you for your strength in coming forward and telling your story to the world. You are a brave young woman. You will be in my prayers honey, and I know you have a long recovery to go but you will make it through this! We do not always understand why things happen to us. I do believe that the Lord has a plan and you just have to have faith and believe that. You take care Megan. Good things will come from this, and God willing those MONSTERS will get what they deserve.

  • Megan; How can I tell you how much I hurt for you and how sorry I am that you went through this horrific time. My husband is a full time student at Oregon State University, he’s an Ethnic Studies major and social justice is his main concern. I have sent your story to him and others that will get behind you and your family and make others aware that this type of outrage still exists in this country. God is your biggest and best strength now and always, let Him guide you. Take your life and make great things out of it for yourselves and others. Speak up for those that can’t, the ones that we don’t even know about because before today, I never knew of you and now there will be several that will speak up for you. Jesus loves you and so do I. Give your mom hugs and tell her you love her every day and pray together…In His name…
    Love, Laural Atay

  • i keep you in my prayers

  • Dear megan,
    My family and i are praying for you every day. when i heard your story I cried because i can’t believe someone could do this to someone. you are in my prayers every day.How can I tell you how much I hurt for you and how sorry I am that you went through this horrific time.I am outraged that there are such horrible people in this world that could do things like this to another HUMAN BEING! I am so sorry that this happened to you. I admire you for your strength in coming forward and telling your story to the world. You are a brave young woman.

  • Hey Megan. This is Katie from Chicago. And I just want to say that you’re my hero. Everything that you went and made it through is an eye-opener for me. It made me realize that things like this do still happen. And in my eyes, you’re not a victim…you’re a survivor. God loves you and just like He blessed you to come out of that situation, He’s going to bless you for the rest of your life. You are a strong young woman. And you will never be forgotten.

  • Ms. Williams’ tortures should carry equal punishment for all of the people involved. If any one of them is any less guilty, he or she would have put a stop to it, or called the police before it went that far. All 6 should be in prisoned for life.
    Megan’s loving cousin
    Vicki Caul

  • Megan,
    I am a black woman and I just read your story today. I was moved to tears. You are just a precious child and I am so sorry that you had to endure that horror. You are so strong and courageous just for surviving. I am shocked that I am only hearing about this today. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that you are loved. I will be contributing to your fund and will encourage everyone I know to do the same.

  • Megan, Justice is being served. Hang in there and continue to keep your head held high. You’re a survivor and God is watching over you. People all over this country are praying for you each and very day.

    Know that you are loved!

  • Megan
    On this day I look to the sky as I feel the moisture run down my face, the sky is so blue, but it is not rain that wets my face its tears, tears that cant beleave that still in this time we are still not safe, still not free.
    On this day I send to you all the love I can from me and my family and hope that you and your family find it back to have peace in your lives and the strength to make it through the nightmares.
    On this day I look to my four kids I hold them and let them no I love them, and I no no matter how hard I cant always protect them frome the bad thing out here, but my love will always be here for them as a nations love goes out to you be strong young sister better days are comming, much love from me and my family.

  • Adrianne Whitfield
    February 12, 2008 at 9:27 am

    Hi Megan,
    You have a great purpose here , and I have preyed for you and your Family. You have so much courage , and I am glad that you are still here standing to tell your Story. I will continue to hold you up in prayer .

    God Bless

  • Hi Megan
    This goes out to you and your family. God bless you and I pray that you will still be able to hold your head up. Despite everything that has happend to you, you will prosper and lead a healthy and loving life. Those that done this to you will pay and they will have to answer to God Almighty. Always remember god loves you and will always lead you in the right direction. I hope you and your family will find it in your hearts someday to forgive those that brought harm to you. Because to live a life you have to forgive but not forget. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. GOD BLESS YOU, YOU ARE HIS CHLD.

  • hey megan =]
    I know things have been rough for you and i know you hear this alot but from the bottom of my extremely big heart, I AM DEEPLY SORRY you had to go through this.
    no one should be subjected to that type of pain and tourment,espicially someone as beautiful as yourself.Truat me those ***holes who did this to you WILL PAY!!!!Im trying to make a organazation for you called “Megan Williams:her story unheard.(MWHS). I know its kind of plain but im doing the best i can right now to get more people involved in this story and he the injustice that was enflicted upon you.

    323 861 5267:: juzz in case you need somebody to talk too.

    luv,
    ya boi trey

  • Dear Megan,

    you are such a beautiful human being. i am truly sorry for the pain and suffering you had to endure. no girl as beautiful as you should have to go through the things you went through. but dont worry the people who did this to you will get what they deserve. just know that God will always be on your side and my family and i are praying for such a sweet little girl like you. just know that when God comes, your pain will be taken away, and justice will be served.

  • Dear Megan,

    you are such a beautiful human being. i am truly sorry for the pain and suffering you had to endure. no girl as beautiful as you should have to go through the things you went through. but dont worry the people who did this to you will get what they deserve. just know that God will always be on your side and my family and i are praying for such a sweet little girl like you. just know that when God comes, your pain will be taken away, and justice will be served.

  • Hello Megan,

    your story was very heart felt. i want you to know that i’m praying for you. although it has been several months since the incident, i know that it may still be a difficult situation. god bless you and i pray that god makes you stronger each day. be continuously blessed and keep your head up.

  • Megan,

    Today I came across articles about what happened to you. It breaks my heart to learn of your story. I know you are a strong person, and remain that way, Megan. I wish I could give you a big hug and hold you forever. You are an inspiration, a miracle, a fighter, a survivor.

  • Megan, I hope nothing but the best for you. It is a terrible disgrace against the entire human race that people do this kind of thing to other people. You are a beautiful person, and I too wish that these offenders get life in prison. There is no reason to feel otherw