A SPECIAL THANK YOU

Here are some of the people that I would like to thank.

Mr. James McGraw- If it wasn't for him, there is no telling where I would be today.

Private Investigator James Savage- Mr. Savage interviewed many of the people involved in this case and was very important in getting the facts. He also was the "glue" that kept us together during the trial.

My Uncle, Don Newberry- He gave me courage throughout this whole thing. He was someone to talk to and get good advice from. Unfortunately, Uncle Don died last year (2003.) He will be missed. My Mother, Helen Pickert, was his sister and we lost her in 1998. The world lost two very special people.

My Father, Gerald Pickert- His support was like no other. He was there for me every day and night no matter what happened.

My Family, my sisters Donna Mosier and Connie Ayen, and my brother Philip Pickert-they were with me every step of the way.

My Aunt, Vicki Newberry- Uncle Don's wife.

Ed Reynolds- Connie's partner.

My Uncle and Aunt, Clyde and Gert Pickert

Aunt, Marian Pickert

Here are some of the other people who were very important in helping me get through this.

Dr. Douglas Ort- he was the family therapist that had visitation with my son. At one point, he even went out of his way so that I could have a visitation with my son while I was in the hospital. All the therapists, in my opinion, were very good. It's just too bad that the authorities won't listen to them.

Stephanie (Simser) Peters and Julie Hulbert- The nurses that first performed dialysis on me. I still see them often and have become good friends.

Mary Ellen Carman- She did a lot for my son. Helped with the visitations and run errands.

Carol Countryman- She organized a dinner of donations when things got financially tough.

Peggy Marshall- My ex-wife who supported me to the end.

Sandy Sheen- My first ex-wife who also supported me.

My Sons: Marcus, Andy, Matt, and Frank Jr.- Their support meant alot to me.

My nephews: Craig Ayen, Mike Ayen, and Wesley Mosier

My cousins: Barb Pickert, Karen Culbertson, and Karen's husband Roy.

Paula Tucker- Was there everyday in court.

Jeri LaClair, Julie Call and the many other supporters who believed in me.

Angie Hartle- She would take me for walks while I was trying to get my health back.

But I would like to especially thank the twelve members of the jury.

Thank You,

Frank G. Pickert