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*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 11-13-2003, 09:54 PM

ROME, N.Y. -- As many as three children were killed Tuesday in an early morning house fire that sent six others to the hospital, state police said.

The bodies of two children were pulled from the charred rubble of a two-family home, troopers said. Autopsies were scheduled for Wednesday morning to determined their identities.

Three children _ ages 4, 5, and 10 _ remained unaccounted for Tuesday night and were believed dead, but police had not yet determined whether their bodies were the ones found in the rubble.

Three more children and three adults were taken to a local hospital for burns and other injuries. Three people were treated and released, with the others sent to University Hospital in Syracuse.

Rome Fire Chief Roger R. Sabia said the fire, which was reported at 6:18 a.m. and burned the house to the ground, was so intense that firefighters were forced out of a bedroom where they saw four empty beds. At least seven trucks were called to the scene.

"Then they tried the front and the heat and flames pushed them out of that," Sabia told the Daily Sentinel of Rome.

He said a cause had not been determined.

State police identified the three unaccounted for children as: Nicholas Leavitt, 4; Michael Leavitt, 5; Natalie Garba, 10.

Hospitalized were Jackson Leavitt, 4; Charles "Alex" Garba, 7; Katlin Wright, 8; Christopher Peck, 29; Sharon Leavitt, 34; Kenneth Peck, 48, troopers said.

A couple of tree limbs in the front yard started to catch fire before firefighters doused them. Halloween scarecrows made of old costumes still hung from the trees. Toys and plastic tricycles were scattered throughout the back yard.

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wi...-regional-wire

The house is only down the street from where my dad lives. He says when he went jogging they all used to wave to him and stuff.The three children who died's pictures are on the front page of the newspaper. It's so sad.

MonarC · 11-13-2003, 10:04 PM

that's so sad....

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 11-13-2003, 10:08 PM

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Originally posted by MonarC

that's so sad....

Yeah, even worse...there were twins and one of them was one of the ones who died.

MonarC · 11-13-2003, 10:28 PM

awww that's so sad poor kids. We should all pray for them tonight. They are going to need a lot of help and love. Is there anything that the community is doing to help them?

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 11-13-2003, 10:34 PM

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Originally posted by MonarC
awww that's so sad poor kids. We should all pray for them tonight. They are going to need a lot of help and love. Is there anything that the community is doing to help them?

Yeah, I already have been

There's a trust fund to donate to the family.

MonarC · 11-13-2003, 10:43 PM

you should post a link so we can donate....
I might be able to give a few bucks...
poor kids...

-*Leah*- · 11-13-2003, 10:48 PM

Ohh my goodness. Thats so sad.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 11-13-2003, 10:52 PM

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Originally posted by MonarC
you should post a link so we can donate....
I might be able to give a few bucks...
poor kids...

I'll look up a link to post. There's none I know of right now.

MonarC · 11-13-2003, 10:55 PM

hummm let's see...

try to look it up on your local news channel web site. They may have a link for it or an e-mail address. I really would like to help that's just too sad...

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 11-13-2003, 11:03 PM

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Originally posted by MonarC
hummm let's see...

try to look it up on your local news channel web site. They may have a link for it or an e-mail address. I really would like to help that's just too sad...

I'm looking right now, but there isn't much about the donating. I really wish I could find something

MonarC · 11-13-2003, 11:09 PM

it's ok don't worry about it.... you'll find out eventually.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 11-13-2003, 11:22 PM

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Originally posted by MonarC
it's ok don't worry about it.... you'll find out eventually.

Yeah

All I could find so far is in the newspaper that you could make out checks to the "Leavit Family Fund" and drop them off at the bank which is obviously only for local...so I don't know. I wish I could fine something out, though.

Brent88 · 11-13-2003, 11:24 PM

This is so sad...

LILFACE23 · 11-14-2003, 12:05 AM

Wow, that's devastating. Those poor babies. I'll definitely keep them in my prayers. Keep us updated on the donations if you find any, I'd be more than willing to help.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 11-14-2003, 12:13 AM

I finally have an address if you want to donate:

NBT Bank of Rome
853 Black River Blvd.
Rome, NY 13440

You guys are really sweet

That family really needs it...they lost EVERYTHING

11-13-2003, 09:54 PM	#1
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	Awful thing that happened here Tuesday ROME, N.Y. -- As many as three children were killed Tuesday in an early morning house fire that sent six others to the hospital, state police said. The bodies of two children were pulled from the charred rubble of a two-family home, troopers said. Autopsies were scheduled for Wednesday morning to determined their identities. Three children _ ages 4, 5, and 10 _ remained unaccounted for Tuesday night and were believed dead, but police had not yet determined whether their bodies were the ones found in the rubble. Three more children and three adults were taken to a local hospital for burns and other injuries. Three people were treated and released, with the others sent to University Hospital in Syracuse. Rome Fire Chief Roger R. Sabia said the fire, which was reported at 6:18 a.m. and burned the house to the ground, was so intense that firefighters were forced out of a bedroom where they saw four empty beds. At least seven trucks were called to the scene. "Then they tried the front and the heat and flames pushed them out of that," Sabia told the Daily Sentinel of Rome. He said a cause had not been determined. State police identified the three unaccounted for children as: Nicholas Leavitt, 4; Michael Leavitt, 5; Natalie Garba, 10. Hospitalized were Jackson Leavitt, 4; Charles "Alex" Garba, 7; Katlin Wright, 8; Christopher Peck, 29; Sharon Leavitt, 34; Kenneth Peck, 48, troopers said. A couple of tree limbs in the front yard started to catch fire before firefighters doused them. Halloween scarecrows made of old costumes still hung from the trees. Toys and plastic tricycles were scattered throughout the back yard. http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wi...-regional-wire The house is only down the street from where my dad lives. He says when he went jogging they all used to wave to him and stuff.The three children who died's pictures are on the front page of the newspaper. It's so sad.
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11-13-2003, 10:48 PM	#7
-Leah- Back for More Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jan 15, 2003 Posts: 10,563	Ohh my goodness. Thats so sad.
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11-14-2003, 12:05 AM	#14
LILFACE23 MISS YOU GUYS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 17, 2003 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 1,354	Wow, that's devastating. Those poor babies. I'll definitely keep them in my prayers. Keep us updated on the donations if you find any, I'd be more than willing to help.
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11-13-2003, 10:04 PM	#2
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	that's so sad....

11-13-2003, 10:28 PM	#4
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	awww that's so sad poor kids. We should all pray for them tonight. They are going to need a lot of help and love. Is there anything that the community is doing to help them?

11-13-2003, 10:43 PM	#6
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	you should post a link so we can donate.... I might be able to give a few bucks... poor kids...

11-13-2003, 10:55 PM	#9
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	hummm let's see... try to look it up on your local news channel web site. They may have a link for it or an e-mail address. I really would like to help that's just too sad...

11-13-2003, 11:09 PM	#11
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	it's ok don't worry about it.... you'll find out eventually.

11-13-2003, 11:24 PM	#13
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	This is so sad...

11-14-2003, 12:13 AM	#15
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	I finally have an address if you want to donate: NBT Bank of Rome 853 Black River Blvd. Rome, NY 13440 You guys are really sweet That family really needs it...they lost EVERYTHING