30th June 2010
Thank you for the Days
Year after year -
It does not get any easier finding things to say to mark the anniversary of Jenny’s disappearance without reference to David Hodgson, who has been convicted of her murder and is serving an 18 year life sentence. If anything, this dreadful 5 year benchmark makes us more determined to ensure that when the 18 year point arrives, we will make a staunch representation to the Parole Board to remind them that David Hodgson has not disclosed what he has done to Jenny and where he has disposed of her body. He knows how he can do this if he so chooses, but it is our intention to convey to the board, the precise length of time it has taken him to accept responsibility, if indeed he ever does. We trust that they will take this into consideration, as is their duty, before declining his application for parole and release on licence. We have no wish to communicate with the man whatsoever; nevertheless, we feel we owe it to Jenny to state our feelings. So, if David Hodgson manages to see this blog, or there is anyone who might have the desire to visit him, maybe someone will let him know that he is not the only one - ‘counting the days’.
Another Year On
We could all think of a song or piece of music that fills us full of emotion or makes us think of someone we love. There are many such songs that remind us of Jenny as she was so keen on playing her guitar and loved listening to bands. At the weekend we watched coverage of the Glastonbury festival and heard a song that we had never really associated with Jenny. It was sang by Ray Davies, who wrote it for the Kinks called “Days” (Thank you for the Days) and it just seemed so fitting, a few days before this anniversary. There is a link at the bottom of this page to a video clip of the Kinks performing it, (Kirsty MacColl also sang it) if you are unsure which song it is.
We remember Jenny all the time......... each time you hear this song in future, we hope you will remember and think of Jenny too.
