Two years on….

11. May 2011 by AJ.

Well, it’s been two years now since Randy and Calvin made the decision to take Jimi’s life. I sit and wonder “Why?”  Why would someone do this? How could someone do this? Was it because he had something that they wanted? Why didn’t they say something to him? Why didn’t you ask (or tell) him to get out of his car that you apparently wanted to have so bad? Why did you just pull the trigger? Why did a man who worked and earned everything he had have to meet up with the likes of you two? What gives you the right?

These questions and hundreds more go through my head on a daily basis. I think I’ll publish your answers in your own words on this site for all the world to see!

Randy:

Q. Do you understand your Constitutional rights?
A. Yes

Q. Do you know what you have been arrested for?
A. Yea

Q. Who were you arrested with today?
A. Calvin

Q. How long have you known Calvin?
A. Years (Illegible)

Q.  What happened tonight on W. Warren?
A. I was trying to take a car from a guy’ I tried to open the door but they were locked, the guy tried to drive off, I fired two times through the drivers window, the guy drove off. I ran, the police found me in some bushes.

Q.  What kind of gun did you have?
A. A 9mm, it was black.

Q. Did you have on gloves at the time of the shooting?
A. No.

Q. Did you have a mask on at the time of the shooting?
A. Yes, a black mask, skull cap with eyes cut out.

Q. Did you mean to shoot the guy?
A. No Sir.

Q. What did he look like?
A. White guy, It happened so fast.

Q. What color mask did Calvin have on?
A. A white one.

Q.  What type of gun did Calvin have?
A. He didn’t have one.

Q. Did Calvin have gloves on?
A. No.

Q. What were you going to do with the S.U.V.?
A. Take it to the chop shop.

Q. How close were you when you fired the gun at the S.U.V.?
A. Four to five feet.

Q.  Did you touch the S.U.V.?
A. Just the drivers door handle.

Q.  Did Calvin touch the S.U.V.?
A. He didn’t do anything.

Q.  Did you say anything to the guy in the S.U.V.?
A. I didn’t get a chance.

Q. Did Calvin say anything to the guy in the S.U.V.?
A. No.

Q. How did you get to W. Warren St.?
A. Calvin drove there from his house on Whitfield.

Q. Are you sorry about what happened tonight?
A. Yes, He probably had a family, I didn’t mean for this to happen.

Q. Were you given an opportunity to read this statement and make any changes?
A. Yes.

Q. Is there anything you would like to add?
A. I’m sorry, I Apologize to his family, it was a mistake, it went wrong.

Calvin:

Q. Do you understand your constitutional rights?
A. Yes.

Q. Do you understand why you are under arrest?
A. Yes.

Q. Who is the person you were arrested with?
A. Randy.

Q. How long have you known Randy?
A. Nine years.

Q. What happened tonight on W. Warren?
A. We left my house on Whitfield, Drive I-96 to Southfield to Warren where I hung a left we went 2-3 blocks turned right & parked my car, I asked Randy if this was were his girl lived (Thats were we were going) Randy said no, I don’t want my girl to see your car, he said we were going to walk a few blocks over. We walked back to Warren turned left, kept walking over the freeway. After about 8 more blocks we he walked to a parking lot, Randy veered off towards a black mini truck / S.U.V. crossover, looks like a Pacifica, the truck was running, Randy walked up to the drivers side door. Randy pulled out a black handgun from his right side, pointed it at the drivers side of the truck & fired two times, the truck took off, Randy started running, I followed him. We jumped about 5 fences & hid behind a garage. I saw flashlights next door, we moved to the side of a white garage. The flashlights left, then came back, we were hiding in some bushes. The police found us with the K-9 & arrested us.

Q. Did you see what happened to the gun that Randy had?
A. No.

Q. Did you touch the gun?
A. No, never.

Q. How many times did Randy fire the gun?
A. Twice.

Q. Did Randy say anything to the occupant of the black S.U.V. crossover?
A. No sir.

Q. Did you say anything to the occupant of the black S.U.V. crossover?
A. I wassn’t that close.

Q. Did either of you toutch the black S.U.V. crossover?
A. I didn’t, I don’t think Randy touched the truck.

Q. How far were you from the black crossover when the shots were fired?
A. About 15-20 yards.

Q. How far was Randy from the vehicle when he shot?
A. Close enough to open the door.

Q. Did you handle that gun that Randy fired at anytime tonight?
A. Never.

Q. Did you know Randy had the handgun on him?
A. No.

Q. How many masks were found with you and Randy when you were arrested?
A. Two, I don’t remember what color.

Q. Did you have any gloves with you?
A. I had my cream colored work gloves in my coat pocket. I heard one of the officers say Randy had gloves in his pocket.

Q. Were you given a chance to read this statement & make any corrections or changes?
A. Yes.

Q. Do you have anything you would like to add?
A. No.

I don’t know what else I can say at this point?

-AJ

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Memorial Services

9. May 2011 by AJ.

Thanks to Dee there will be two masses in remembrance of Jimi at:

Our Lady of the Woods
21892 Gudith
Woodhaven, MI 48183

May 17,  at 6:00
&
June 21,  at 6:00

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Excitement

28. March 2011 by krystal.

Yesterday was the best day of my life thus far…. and you were not here! I know you were in the room with us and that you hugged us right after. I know that you are happy for us and will be there every step of the process. BUT its not the same.

Another event that we need you at and you will not be at! Its so unfair!

I wish that you could sing for us at our wedding and for mel & ray at theirs! A cd of your voice just isn’t good enough! But at least we have that

I love you and miss you everyday!

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Aniversary

26. March 2011 by Wilma-sister6.

Jimi, Well it is our aniversary and again you are not here to celebrate with us. I miss you so much and I love you. Wish you were here. I’m workin at Dearborn truck now, and I go by Warren exit every single day. I think of the night you were murdered and I try not to cry but its hard. You were and are my best friend. Well enough with that, I know you are at peace. Tell Mom and Dad I said hi and I miss them also. I think of you every day about all the things in your life that you accomplished. I wish I was as compassionate and thoughful as you were. We love you and miss you.  Love Wilma sister# 6

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My 60th without you

21. February 2011 by dcuttler0223.

Jimi I know you are at total peace with mom and dad and by now you must be the director of the angel choir.  I wish I could hear your voice singing to me today “Happy Birthday”.  It is hard to believe that I am now amongst the wonderful age of 60.  If you were still with us you would be turning 49 what a baby.  Jim you know I think about you all of the time and I pray to you every night.  I agree with everyone who has said that this year has actually been much harder to deal with us losing you than the first year.  You are always in our hearts and thoughts.  I don’t believe a day goes by that you are not mentioned in someone’s conversation.  You left a big hole in everyone’s lives when you were taken by God.  I know he was very pleased at your accomplishments on earth especially your kindness to others and you going back to church and you opened your heart up to God.  Jimi I miss you so much it hurts and I hope someday we are together again.  I love you my sweet baby brother.

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getting better

17. February 2011 by Barb-sister5.

On Feb. 18 Mom will be gone for 8 years. I understood why god took her and I understood why god took Dad, but its been 1 1/2 years since god took you. I still don’t understand WHY? They say it takes time, but why do I still cry everyday. I could of understood, if you left in any other way.  But there is always a daily reminder of you, then the tears.  So many times I have wanted to call, and tell you something, then reality hits.  Well Just wanted to write, so people know it’s not getting better. It’s not worse either. It’s like a stand still, wont go forward and it wont go back.  Tell MOM and DAD Hi and give them a hug, I MISS YOUR HUGS!!!!!!!!!!

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Open Letter

9. February 2011 by AJ.

Randy & Calvin,

I still hate you!

AJ

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Thoughts

22. December 2010 by AJ.

Well folks,

It’s been what seems like a long time since I written and I know that I was going to finish publishing the documents surrounding the court case but, It got to be too difficult at the time. I will finish it though even if no one ever reads it. This post will be just more of my thoughts pertaining to this whole mess though and the happenings since the last post.

First and foremost: I miss Jimi every single day since the 10′th of May when we last spoke. I know that people say that it get’s easier after a year or so but it’s been more than a year and it’s not much better.

Second: Some folks say that over time we’ll probably grow to forgive the two animals that murdered him…… I’m telling you point blank that that has not happened for me yet and I don’t see it happening ever! I may be wrong about that but…..only time will tell.

Third: Jimi’s close friends, (you know who you are) To you I can not say “Thank You” for everything that you have done and continue to do for us enough! You are all in my thoughts and prayers every day!

Fourth: The things that have happened since my last post.
Well, allot of people have requested that mass’s be held in Jimi’s honor and we have tried to attend every one, so to those of you that made those requests, Thank You for remembering! Also we had the second annual Ride for Jimi, it was awesome as usual and just as last year we had a bunch of people get washed out by a nasty rainstorm but those that did make it were in for an awesome ride and I personally would again like to thank Terry and all of his friends from the Michigan Patriot Guard Riders for a most excellent day on the bikes! and to everyone that fed us a big thank you too!Next year’s ride will be on 9-10-11 and will commence from graveside. We also had the second annual Jimi Moenaert Memorial Championship karate tournament that was a success…. Thank you to all that helped make it so, and to those that attended as well!

And last (for now) but not least:  Please feel free to keep asking questions and I promise that I will do my best to answer!

I know that in a previous post I said that I would finish posting the police and court files….. I will as I can but please be patient as it is difficult to go through those files and re-live that day so that I can write about it.

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22. December 2010 by krystal.

I’ve been thinking about you lately and wanted to write on the website! Warning: it will be random thoughts

I love that the motorcycle ride has gotten better every year! I hate how that’s not true for the tournament!

I love knowing your always around! But I hate knowing your gone!

I re-read all of the posts on your website and bawled my eyes out! I am having a really tough time right now! Things just keep getting worse for us!

We have lost a lot of loved ones within the last few years and there have been 5 heavy hits to me this year alone!

I get that things will get better! I understand that we are just having a rough spot but I am really hoping something changes soon! I will continue to (try) look on the brighter side! See the glass as half full instead of half empty!

I will continue to live life to the fullest and appreciate everything god has given us!

I will think of you often and remember you always!

Miss you constantly!  Hope to see you in a dream SOON!

I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! (in advance)

Love Always, Krystal

BTW help me out with your cats

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This year’s ride

9. August 2010 by AJ.

Hi everyone,

I want to give you an update on this year’s Ride for Jimi.

The flier is available for viewing/printing/downloading on the ride website http://ride.maisonmartialarts.com

The Teeshirt orders are in process and this year’s colors are Blue or Pink (Thanks once again to Brian and Natalie)

Please visit the website for the latest info and please email me if you can contribute by bringing a dish to pass.

AJ

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