The tickets have been rescinded and Michael is free to honk again. Thanks to all 193 of you for standing by us through this nightmare. We will keep the cameras rolling just to be safe.
September 7, 2021
Final supporters
My family has owned the same home for the past 55 years.. most folks in berkshire county know my brother, Michael! Since March 17th 2020 he has been home 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Covid-19 prevented my brother from going to his BARC day program. Luckily for him, he has a loving family at home to keep him busy and take good care of him. Michael is non verbal, doesn't suffer from but has been diagnosed (suffering isn't a term we use, he is the happiest person with the biggest heart) epilepsy, mitochondrial disorder, cerebral palsey, epilepsy and type 1 diabetes. Since the age of 5, Michael has driven a lawn mower around our land in Ricmond, MA. As he got older, his interest last changed to a tricycle and a golf cart. Michael had a long, depressing winter stuck inside without being able see his friends. Finally, spring sprung and Michael had been able to go outside on his golf cart. I have been Michael's caregiver for the past 5 years (legally) and even before than we have always had a strong bond. Everyday at 10am when I leave for work and 6pm when I come home, Michael toots his horn on his golf cart and I toot mine back. It puts a smile on his face bigger than you have ever seen! Two weeks ago, a neighbor from 2 doors up came flying in my driveway cursing me out, calling me names and threatening to hit me because of the horn blowing... in our personal driveway. Wednesday evening around 4:30 at night a trooper from the lee, mass barracks served me court paper work. My neighbor has put a no harassment order against me for the horn and now im appearing in court.. over my disabled brother and I beeping horns in our own driveway to greet and leave each other. I am writing a letter to the berkshire eagle about this absurd use of the court system. I am having my neighbors sign a petition. And...
I'm asking anyone who has met my brother, anyone with any compassion...
Write a letter, inbox it to me and i will use it to defend my rights and my brothers happiness
I am my brothers keeper!
Updates
June 26, 2021
The momentum is incredible. Michael is smiling because he knows he is not alone.
Reached 100 supporters
June 26, 2021
59 Comments
How sad the love and bond you and your brother share is even an issue with the love for his sister he is able to have a simple joy beeping may you see this as it is family love on private property may your neighbor never experience the challenges you and your brother have overcome god bless you
So unfortunate. I grew up across the street, we’ve been honking for Michael for years. Most of that neighborhood contains the same people for the last 30+ years and we all love Michael!
Both Rebecca and Michael are loving people who don't deserve this. A simple honking to show love and happiness is all this is. That's their way of showing their love and the fact they're being harassed because of it is shameful.
This amazing young man cannot talk so this is how he tells his family he loves them when they leave for work everyday! Please don't stop him from being able to say "I love you" to his loved ones!
We always honk goodbye to Michael when we leave the driveway. It’s been a tradition for over 20 years. It’s how we say goodbye and let him know we’ll be back soon.
Let Michael be heard! With all the problems today Micharls happiness should bri ng a smile to your face
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The tickets have been rescinded and Michael is free to honk again. Thanks to all 193 of you for standing by us through this nightmare. We will keep the cameras rolling just to be safe.
September 7, 2021
Final supporters
My family has owned the same home for the past 55 years.. most folks in berkshire county know my brother, Michael! Since March 17th 2020 he has been home 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Covid-19 prevented my brother from going to his BARC day program. Luckily for him, he has a loving family at home to keep him busy and take good care of him. Michael is non verbal, doesn't suffer from but has been diagnosed (suffering isn't a term we use, he is the happiest person with the biggest heart) epilepsy, mitochondrial disorder, cerebral palsey, epilepsy and type 1 diabetes. Since the age of 5, Michael has driven a lawn mower around our land in Ricmond, MA. As he got older, his interest last changed to a tricycle and a golf cart. Michael had a long, depressing winter stuck inside without being able see his friends. Finally, spring sprung and Michael had been able to go outside on his golf cart. I have been Michael's caregiver for the past 5 years (legally) and even before than we have always had a strong bond. Everyday at 10am when I leave for work and 6pm when I come home, Michael toots his horn on his golf cart and I toot mine back. It puts a smile on his face bigger than you have ever seen! Two weeks ago, a neighbor from 2 doors up came flying in my driveway cursing me out, calling me names and threatening to hit me because of the horn blowing... in our personal driveway. Wednesday evening around 4:30 at night a trooper from the lee, mass barracks served me court paper work. My neighbor has put a no harassment order against me for the horn and now im appearing in court.. over my disabled brother and I beeping horns in our own driveway to greet and leave each other. I am writing a letter to the berkshire eagle about this absurd use of the court system. I am having my neighbors sign a petition. And...
I'm asking anyone who has met my brother, anyone with any compassion...
Write a letter, inbox it to me and i will use it to defend my rights and my brothers happiness
I am my brothers keeper!
Updates
June 26, 2021
The momentum is incredible. Michael is smiling because he knows he is not alone.
Reached 100 supporters
June 26, 2021
59 Comments
I am also a caregiver, personally enjoy seeing a smile on my clients face any time. Makes me feel happy to bring joy to him. Please don't take what this young man has. You dont realize how small of a world they live in until you experience this with them yourself. Those neighbors should be ashamed of themselves.
How sad the love and bond you and your brother share is even an issue with the love for his sister he is able to have a simple joy beeping may you see this as it is family love on private property may your neighbor never experience the challenges you and your brother have overcome god bless you
So unfortunate. I grew up across the street, we’ve been honking for Michael for years. Most of that neighborhood contains the same people for the last 30+ years and we all love Michael!
Both Rebecca and Michael are loving people who don't deserve this. A simple honking to show love and happiness is all this is. That's their way of showing their love and the fact they're being harassed because of it is shameful.
This amazing young man cannot talk so this is how he tells his family he loves them when they leave for work everyday! Please don't stop him from being able to say "I love you" to his loved ones!
We always honk goodbye to Michael when we leave the driveway. It’s been a tradition for over 20 years. It’s how we say goodbye and let him know we’ll be back soon.
Let Michael be heard! With all the problems today Micharls happiness should bri ng a smile to your face
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I am also a caregiver, personally enjoy seeing a smile on my clients face any time. Makes me feel happy to bring joy to him. Please don't take what this young man has. You dont realize how small of a world they live in until you experience this with them yourself. Those neighbors should be ashamed of themselves.