tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post3113073741461162673..comments2022-03-30T19:30:18.386+01:00Comments on Occasional Thoughts: Nobody Came by Robbie Garner and Toni Maguire, a reviewUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-78007519829443899942014-04-06T14:05:00.228+01:002014-04-06T14:05:00.228+01:00Dear Robbie,
My heart goes out to you and those wh...Dear Robbie,<br />My heart goes out to you and those who went through that system of autrocities. <br />I understand your discomfort with physical contact, so, would you allow a hug to come through via this short letter?<br />I truelly admire your strength and courage Robbie. <br />Thank you for being brave. Thank you for being you. <br />Sincerely<br />T.H. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-38641632124399228752014-03-04T21:54:27.142+00:002014-03-04T21:54:27.142+00:00Regret to say, Davey pasted away on the 10th Octob...Regret to say, Davey pasted away on the 10th October 2012, he will be missed, thought his suffering has finally ended. For those of you who did not know Davey, he never uttered a word or critic, about his upbringing, not once in his life. Bless him. robbierobiegarner@live.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-67831680951046141222013-09-03T07:18:42.588+01:002013-09-03T07:18:42.588+01:00I wish that I had the funds to research these Peop...I wish that I had the funds to research these People involved and make sure the whole world knows who they are and the things they did!!!!<br /><br />I have two boys of my own and this struck a nerve that makes me furious <br /><br />Hope that people around places like these are more aware today than they were in the 60's <br /><br />Thank God for helping Boys and girls all over the world to cope and get out of situations like these <br /><br />Carlosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-83191866530917567532013-06-30T14:47:58.609+01:002013-06-30T14:47:58.609+01:00Dear Robbie,
I have nearly finished your book, and...Dear Robbie,<br />I have nearly finished your book, and I have to say that it truly is the most appalling, sickening account of child abuse that I have ever read. The description of how you and several others were taken to the cellar for 'parties' made me want to cry. I can't imagine the fear and sheer terror that you all would have felt being degraded in this way. I simply can't understand the warped, sadistic mentality of these vile creatures who did these things. Thank you for putting this in the public eye and sharing your story with us all.kaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-11016501385565063712013-04-07T17:36:07.227+01:002013-04-07T17:36:07.227+01:00So glad to receive your comment (above) Robbie. I ...So glad to receive your comment (above) Robbie. I think that some of the previous comments came from people who hoped they would be getting their message to you. So now, hopefully, they have. I hope life is treating you well these days and you are able to move on from the horrors of the past.uruisghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08440834518778968910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-89796060449071686242013-03-30T21:12:56.168+00:002013-03-30T21:12:56.168+00:00Haveing just read the comment from January 2013, T...Haveing just read the comment from January 2013, The orphanage stood on Rouge Boullion, I too was amazed on a visit to the island, in the early 2002. was that it was gone and redeveloped. Also that Jersey Heritage has locked files, on those establishments, until 2060.Why do they not accept their was wrong doings going on.<br /> Regards RobbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-65083758378948452392013-03-01T05:20:38.293+00:002013-03-01T05:20:38.293+00:00Dear Robbie Garner - your story of pure grit and s...Dear Robbie Garner - your story of pure grit and strength amidst vile evilness will forever be etched in my mind. The challenges I've faced in life is nothing compared to yours. My ocean deep gratitude to you for putting me in my position and reminding me to be grateful for what I have. I am determined to dedicate my life to helping orphaned, unwanted children in my retirement years. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-9970334490610647852013-01-29T20:22:02.953+00:002013-01-29T20:22:02.953+00:00For the first commenter on this page (regarding &q...For the first commenter on this page (regarding "Nobody Came" and this is for the comment time-stamped 24 February 2009 21:12): Why could you only get this book from a UK book club? Where is it that you live that you could not get it? I ask because I understand the book was BANNED on the island of Jersey, the location of the orphanage Mr. Robbie Garner spoke about. Please respond here -- or anyone with knowledge on this -- I will check back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-78509059630396213212013-01-13T19:13:26.146+00:002013-01-13T19:13:26.146+00:00I have just finished reading this book..and my hea...I have just finished reading this book..and my heart was breaking throughout,i cannot believe that the people who were supposed to be there ..to care for these poor children were the ones that made their life a living HELL!!..I hope those evil scum suffer!!..I would like to wish Robbie & Davie all the gd luck in the world ..u so so deserve it xxx<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-51740805505973931802012-09-03T03:47:21.888+01:002012-09-03T03:47:21.888+01:00What can I say that's not already said but the...What can I say that's not already said but the hole time crying and wanting so despetly wanting to just cuddle the 3 of the boys and make it better was All I could think of .... Robbie your heart is amazing ... You where so lucky to have the wonderful I would say amazing brother John ... In your description of davie reminded me of my son but with blond hair I cringed at the thought of anyone hurting him .... All I can say is sending all my heart and love to you and davie .... You are all amazing wonderful powerful people Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-43133810735950239842012-08-16T08:45:01.680+01:002012-08-16T08:45:01.680+01:00Robbia my heart goes out to you and the others tha...Robbia my heart goes out to you and the others that suffered. Thank you for finding the strength to write this. The church and the wardens have a lot to answer for. Why oh why was this not reported sooner. Huge hugs and kisses. I will look at my ree boys who are the same age in a new lightKerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-24327494714036670612012-08-16T08:40:49.803+01:002012-08-16T08:40:49.803+01:00I have read this book with horror, sorrow and enor...I have read this book with horror, sorrow and enormous gratitude to Robbia for sharing his truly horrific time at this so called institute of care. I have 3 boys all the same age as the brothers. I would like to know more what happened to them does he still hear from them. It's hard to understand how people can do such things to others especially children. The church and the wardens have a lot to answer for . Robbia if you see this huge love and hugs to you and all the others who shared this time with you. Kerry o,connornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-77821912439090434882012-06-28T12:29:01.625+01:002012-06-28T12:29:01.625+01:00Robbie gerner my heart gos out to you. I read your...Robbie gerner my heart gos out to you. I read your book in 6 hours I couldnt put it down. Then when I finished I sat and sobbed. Lets hope them nuns and animals rot in hellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-73316570741623477392012-06-08T11:01:49.760+01:002012-06-08T11:01:49.760+01:00I found this book in a book sale at Highlands Coll...I found this book in a book sale at Highlands College and must admit I was not sure whether to read it. I've just finished and I think this story will live with me for a quite a while to come. I really need to hug Robbie and tell him that not all people are like that, but of course he already knows this. I hope I join the hundreds of thousands of people who've read his story to let Robbie know that although we will never meet him, we love him all the same because he's a fellow human.God bless you mate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-10959891734603261452012-02-08T12:52:15.408+00:002012-02-08T12:52:15.408+00:00I am three quarters through this book and without ...I am three quarters through this book and without a doubt have been IN the surroundings of those precious children from the way the book has been so carefully and clearly written. I am not an aggressive woman but can categorically proclaim that I would be prepared to tighten the noose on all and every one of the barbaric rabble who subjected those dear children to such hyenous abuse under the guise of 'caring for them'. It beggars belief that this went on in my childhood. Robbie and his siblings can't be much, if at all, older than me and it's horrifying that these and other dear children were subjected to horrendous deeds day in and day out while I was playing in and out. I've had to close the book on occasions through tearfulness. We must never let this happen again but even in the current climate atrocities are occurring to the vulnerability of our children, bless their little hearts. I'm a grandmother to five little cherubs and would swing for the person who put one hand on them. I find it so hard to comprehend that Nobody Came or cared enough about these children for,as adults, we all have a responsibility to intervene for their well being. I take off my hat to Robbie for having the balls to write his story. What a good man for bringing it to our attention.TERESA FURNESSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-41378778261932371802012-01-31T11:46:50.740+00:002012-01-31T11:46:50.740+00:00gampuri have read many abuse books because i exper...gampuri have read many abuse books because i experienced abuse as a child and somehow need to read them and how these brave people have coped in their lives. i havent yet read this book but will do so very soon, my heart goes to these boys before even readint the book, i wish them all very long and happy lives.elaine pricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-14551438724427647832011-12-09T21:43:33.628+00:002011-12-09T21:43:33.628+00:00I have just read this book and I have never experi...I have just read this book and I have never experienced anything as near as the devistation you boys but i just felt I needed to comment I have never cryed so much in my life I could picture all you boys and just wanted to reach into the pages and hug you so tight. My mind cant comprehend my sorrow and disbelieve the traumers you had all been exposed to and still I am talking as though you are all here as small boys! An amazing book which brings you back to reallity I hope to God you feel just a bit of safety and peace in your life now as nobody should be denied their childhood in the way you did and may all abusers die a slow painful death fully aware of the heartache they have inflicted. I feel such sorrow and anger after reading the book and cant imagine the level of physical and emotional pain you encoutered.I hope telling your story has helped you a little but I doubt it. My thoughts are and always will be with you as you have inflicted me in such a dramatic way that I shall never forget your words,your angish, your pain.CARAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-85463753817510379992010-09-24T21:47:49.195+01:002010-09-24T21:47:49.195+01:00This sadistic abuse must no longer
be tolerated....This sadistic abuse must no longer <br /><br />be tolerated. My heart goes out to <br /><br />Toni and Robbie. You are both <br /><br />survivors and therefore the <br /><br />stronger person. I admire you both <br /><br />and wish you much happiness for <br /><br />the future. Good for you for <br /><br />speaking out. Amazing people. x x xLindy Owlernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-34981215501244475572010-08-29T23:02:58.893+01:002010-08-29T23:02:58.893+01:00I have been reading this book for two weeks and fi...I have been reading this book for two weeks and finished it today. It's probably one of the best books I've read. Robbie Garner takes you on a journey throughout his life. He has a hard start in life; a drunk for a Mother, and a Father who cares in some ways, but hardly sees his children. However, when it got to the point where he moves to the first home, I was so shocked at everything he had experienced. I had no idea nuns back in them days were such harsh, cruel bastards. All four children were split up, which must of been very hard for all of them.<br />The point where he's taken to the final home; you begin to think there's some kind of hope for Robbie; there's decent food, no chores, books, television; but it's even worse than the first home.<br /><br />I can't even begin to imagine what Robbie went through. I am just so grateful that times have changed. I feel sorry for Robbie and Davie. I wish them my very best.Ashleghnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-75188515560764224362010-03-24T00:28:53.062+00:002010-03-24T00:28:53.062+00:00simply amazing , i don't no how i managed to r...simply amazing , i don't no how i managed to read your story though my tears.I wish i had your strength and courage you truly are an amazing man. My story is no where near as traumatic and horrifying as your own and so many others i have read but by bravely sharing your story the way yourself and so many other amazing people do gives me a reason to see how lucky i am and blessed and for this i truly thank you xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-30885779581049102702010-03-24T00:14:41.163+00:002010-03-24T00:14:41.163+00:00simply ur amazing i wish i had ur courage and stre...simply ur amazing i wish i had ur courage and strength, i don't no how i managed to read ur book through my tears, my story is no where near the hell on earth u and so many others have suffered but by reading truly amazing story's of courage as yours u give me the strength to breath freely every day for this i thank u xxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-77828804437371320532009-12-18T01:52:34.143+00:002009-12-18T01:52:34.143+00:00i beleive you hanna you should write your story yo...i beleive you hanna you should write your story youd help peopleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-29208901177165963392009-12-18T01:50:07.837+00:002009-12-18T01:50:07.837+00:00i swear to god this is the hardest book i have eve...i swear to god this is the hardest book i have ever tried to read.i bought it a week ago and i read a page put it down read another bit and cry.you and your brother are the bravest men ive every heard about.if i had one wish i would click my fingers and give you and your wee brother inner peace.dont you worry there is a special place in hell for *******s like them and all there hurt theyve caused will be done on them.thank you 4 your book i hope its helped you.my friend told me about a year ago that he was sexually abused by a man when he was ten it went on for 4 years.im trying to get him to get into counselling young men who have been through what he has been through as i think he would get alot out of it and he would love to help people because he is a very kind lovely family man.if anybody reading this could give some ideas please do i would be grateful.best wishes to robbie,davie and john xoxo .keep fighting you are heros...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-83774736742453114082009-11-27T07:46:38.366+00:002009-11-27T07:46:38.366+00:00HAVE JUST FINISHED READING THE BOOK AND CAN IDENTI...HAVE JUST FINISHED READING THE BOOK AND CAN IDENTIFY WITH ALOT OF THE FEELING THAT ROBBIE AND HIS BROTHERS HAVE BEEN THROU.IT BREAKS MY HEART THAT ANY CHILD SHOULD GO THROU SUCH HORROR. THANK U FOR SPEAKING UP FOR ALL OF US THAT JUST COULDNT. U WILL BE ALWAYS IN MY PRAYS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6612271895681646739.post-39502721789196109572009-11-26T00:46:24.192+00:002009-11-26T00:46:24.192+00:00For this man to go through such an awful ordeal to...For this man to go through such an awful ordeal to not only experience it but to live his whole life and even write about his past is incredible, this book will stay with me for the rest of my life it made such an impact on me and i take my hat off to him and respect him so much, the type of people who did and still do these terrible things are 100% sick in the head and should be wiped off the face of the earth "Do unto others as they would do to you",<br /><br />I will never forget what i have read and i feel as if i was there going through it with him as he was telling the story, for him to share these things with us is amazing and he is so so brave to openly express the feelings he experienced.Melissanoreply@blogger.com