Pray For Helen

midsouthx · Apr 6, 2009

Sometime this weekend Scott Massom a driver for Expediter Services contracted to FedEx C/C was murdered and robbed. I do not have all the details as to when and were ut I am asking that everyone pray for Helen for these are going to be some tough and trying times for her. Please everyone stay safe out there and take care of your co-driver.
GOD BLESS

layoutshooter · Apr 7, 2009

Consider it done. Please try to get the details. Infomation like that can help countless others avoid this fate, even if it was not trucking related. Layoutshooter

bubblehead · Apr 7, 2009

midsouthx said:
Sometime this weekend Scott Massom a driver for Expediter Services contracted to FedEx C/C was murdered and robbed. I do not have all the details as to when and were ut I am asking that everyone pray for Helen for these are going to be some tough and trying times for her. Please everyone stay safe out there and take care of your co-driver.
GOD BLESS

Let us know where to send flowers.

Here is a link to an interview with the brother-in-law.

Marlboro County deputies investigate homicide | SCNow

Dreamer · Apr 7, 2009

Thanks for letting us know... if anyone talks to her, please pass along our prayers.

I will post a note on the main forum also.

Dale

jansiemoo · Apr 7, 2009

They are collecting funds for Helen and her family set up at:
Expediter Services, c/o April Holland, 3380 Goodman Rd., Southaven, MS 38637.
Please make checks out to Helen Massom.
If you have any questions you may email April at: [email protected]

Please keep his family in your prayers and keep safe out there.

Dreamer · Apr 7, 2009

Thank you jansiemoo,
I've added this to the post on the main forum.

Dale

BigRed32771 · Apr 8, 2009

We will include Scott and Helen in our prayers, of course.

My wife (and co-driver)'s first response to seeing this was outrage at the FDCC (or any other) rules that prevent us from carrying protection on the truck with us. We are in the process of applying for concealed carry permits, and with all that's going on would like to have protection with us on the road.

Doug

nightcreacher · Apr 12, 2009

FEDERAL LAW,not FDCC,no weapons in a commercial vehicle.Even with a permit,its jail time in Ma.and Ny.If your going to carry a weapon,you better be a Federal Marshal.

bubblehead · Apr 12, 2009

nightcreacher said:
FEDERAL LAW,not FDCC,no weapons in a commercial vehicle.Even with a permit,its jail time in Ma.and Ny.If your going to carry a weapon,you better be a Federal Marshal.

Can you provide us that link under CFRs or HSMV or? I cannot find any Federal regulation prohibiting the carrying of a weapon. Regardless, I still wouldn't blame FDCC for their policy. Scott's death occurred on private property (IN-LAWS) and not associated with any FDCC business, so a law or policy for or against is not relevant in this sad event. We do not and will not carry a firearm on our truck. Instead, we depend in making common sense judgements to avoid being a target in the first place. In many cases when I was a Paramedic, the victim, although well armed, never had an opportunity to pull their weapon.

TeamCaffee · Apr 12, 2009

You cross into Canada and a few states with a concealed weapon it is a federal offense. Do not do this.

There are much better and legal ways to protect ourselves just use your imagination.

nobb4u · Apr 13, 2009

Actually it would not be a federal offense to carry gun into states that prohibit possession of a weapon. It would be a felony in that state only. You can take a gun to the Canadian Border but you better be prepared to leave it there because they get real nasty if you try to enter their country with a gun.

bubblehead · Apr 24, 2009

BigRed32771 said:
We will include Scott and Helen in our prayers, of course.

My wife (and co-driver)'s first response to seeing this was outrage at the FDCC (or any other) rules that prevent us from carrying protection on the truck with us. We are in the process of applying for concealed carry permits, and with all that's going on would like to have protection with us on the road.

Doug

Still outraged with FEDEX? See link below.

Valparaiso woman, her brother charged in her husband's slaying / nwi.com

aileron · Apr 25, 2009

Oh my, can someone change the title 'pray for helen' to maybe 'pray for helen to rot in hell'.

BigRed32771 · Apr 26, 2009

bubblehead said:
Still outraged with FEDEX? See link below.

Valparaiso woman, her brother charged in her husband's slaying / nwi.com

Just saw that news report tonight, and haven't told the wife the update yet. I suspect she'll continue to be concerned over limitation on our ability to protect ourselves, even though this particular case appears to be unrelated to that issue now.

Doug

Dreamer · Apr 26, 2009

I'd say she still needs our prayers.. not only as she lost a husband, but has to deal with the fact that her brother did it, and she is caught in the middle.

Dale

BEARTRUCKER · Apr 26, 2009

We knew Scott and Helen for 3 years.
They where our friends.
I don't know why my friend killed my friend, or why my friend's brother killed my friend.
Let Scott rest in God's peace.
Let the legal system handle Helen and her brother.