Brian Herlihy
I have the nightmare of being accused of shaking a little boy that I loved and still do with all my heart. Robbie Benjamin Quirello died August 10, 2000. I am on bond awaiting trial. I have medical experts as well as family members of his who saw his own mother abuse him. But, no charges have been filed against her. She apparently had been lying to everyone around her. She told me she was seprated when in fact wshe wasn't Her husband has since this all occured, filed for divorce and believes that I have been wrongfully accused. He has stated that she is very immature and was not a good mother. She has been reportedly seen throwing the child onto the bed. I think of Robbie everyday. Evrytime I have a court appearnce to go to , I take my chances and go visit his grave. What is sad is that no one seems to visit him. I always leave a single rose for him and talk to him. I have no children of my own, but he was a special child to me. His mother has a lot explaining to do, and will depositioned by my attorney in June. I will be there and watching the events take place. I will be exonerated of this , and plan to take legal acton against those who have wrongfully pointed their finger at me for this. I have a very good support system to help me get the days. Even Robbie's father has wanted to talk to me to see if I need someone to talk to. I can't however, talk to him until after trial. This seems so surreal, being accused of this. But, I know that Robbie as welll as loved ones of mine who have passed away since his death are watching over me. I will always love him as though he were my son. We only had a brief time together, but it is time I will cherish forever. To all those who stand accused and know in their hearts they are innocent, stand strong and fight for the little ones!