Schools fear reputed gangster's funeral
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BY DAN HINKEL
dhinkel@nwitimes.com
219.933.4183 | Friday, September 28, 2007 | (217 comment(s))

MUNSTER | Whether or not Rosalio Rincon earned his reputation among police as a gang-affiliated drug dealer, his wake and funeral are inspiring fear in Munster.

St. Thomas More School canceled classes Monday because of Rincon's funeral next door at Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Ave. A letter sent home to parents Thursday called the situation "potentially very dangerous," and warned of "threats of violence."

The School Town of Munster sent a phone message to parents and staff members Thursday warning of a "heavy police presence" near the home. The school system did not alter its schedule, which includes an early dismissal today. St. Thomas More also canceled a slate of extra curricular activities that coincide with the Chicago man's wake today and Saturday.

"You can always reschedule a program," said the Rev. Michael Yadron, of St. Thomas More. "You can't reschedule a person's life."

Rincon's mother, Hammond resident Sara Rincon, is angry. She said police and church officials are spreading fear about a man they didn't know, and that her son was a "good person."

"There is no reason to fear," she said. "We are not animals."

Munster police know of funeral and wake plans, Sgt. Steven Kovacik said. He would not say if Munster police or other officers would increase patrols.

But nearby businesses said police visited them to warn of extra officers around the funeral home. And the letter from St. Thomas More says federal agents will "be stationed within the area to protect our citizenry."

A federal agent shot Rincon once in the chest Monday during an attempted arrest. Rincon -- facing a federal indictment accusing him of selling cocaine -- drove his car at the agent, police said.

Police also arrested Rincon on Aug. 31 in Highland after he allegedly tried to run over an officer with a car that authorities said contained cocaine. Police said Rincon confessed after that arrest to being a member of the Latin Dragons, a Chicago-based street gang.

Sara Rincon said she didn't know everything about her son's personal life, but she said Rosalio Rincon -- father of a 6-year-old boy -- helped people. Police didn't know her son, she said.

"They've made him out to be a monster," she said. "Even though he lived the lifestyle that he lived, he had a good heart."

Burns-Kish staff members did not know of Rosalio Rincon's alleged criminal activity or reputed gang membership when family members scheduled the wake and funeral at the home near Ridge Road and Calumet Avenue, said Tim Kish, funeral home manager. The service is private, and Kish doesn't expect any problems, he said. Dead people need to be buried, Kish said.

"We're trying to help someone get their family member buried," he said.

People shouldn't fear the mourners at the wake and funeral, Sara Rincon said.

"His friends have children," she said.

In a letter to parents Thursday, St. Thomas More School Principal Chet Nordyke warned parents of a "potentially very dangerous situation." Classes on Monday were canceled, and the school scrapped weekend activities. Activities canceled include:
Today:
- After-school care program
- After-school play practice
- After-school band practice
- A Knights of Columbus fish fry
Saturday:
- All sports to be played in the gym
- Trivia night
Sunday:
- All sports to be played in the gym

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D J O wrote on Apr 15, 2008 10:19 AM:

" ALL YOU PEOPLE ARE MISJUDGING THIS MAN YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW HIM AND YOU ARE JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS ABOUT HIM SO WHAT IF HE DID WRONG WE ARE ALL HUMAN BEINGS IT ISN'T OUR PLACE TO JUDGE ANYONE AND YOU PEOPLE WHO ARE CONSIDERING HIM A LOW LIFE AND A MONSTER ARE VERY WRONG YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE IN A GANG TO BE CONSIDERED A LOW LIFE AS I SEE IT THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A LOW LIFE YOU PEOPLE DISCRIMINATE AGAINGST HIM WITHOUT KNOWING HIM OR HIS WHERE ABOUTS TAKE THIS ADVICE AND LET THE MAN REST IN PEACE AND TO YOU MUNSTER PEOPLE THERE ARE GANGS EVERYWHERE AND JUST BECAUSE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD MIGHT LOOK PERFECT IT'S NOT PEOPLE SELL DRUGS THERE , DO GANG AFFILIATED THINGS, MURDER PEOPLE, STEAL , AND RAPE SO DON'T BLAME HIM FOR YOUR COMMUNITY BEING CONCERNED. HIS FAMILY JUST WANTED HIM TO BE BURIED PROPERLY JUST LIKE ANY OTHER PERSON WOULD. R.I.P. CHARLIO "

Rest in Peace wrote on Oct 6, 2007 6:25 PM:

" Charlio, you will be missed greatly! Love you!!! "

UNHEARD VOICE wrote on Oct 5, 2007 1:22 AM:

" CLOSING SCHOOLS AND BUISNESSES WAS UNNECESSARY. THIS WAS A FUNERAL WHERE PEOPLE CAME TO MOURN SOMEONE'S DEATH...NOT TO "GANG BANG" AND ACT STUPID IN MUNSTER ESPECIALLY WITH EXTRA COPS AROUND. U THINK THE DRAGONS ARE THAT STUPID? GANG BANGERS KNO THE LAW BETTER THAN MOST CITIZENS OUT THERE BECAUSE THEY LIVE EACH DAY NOT KNOING IF IT MAY BE THERE LAST...THEY HAVE MANAGED TO PUT FEAR IN ALL OF U PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO THINK CLOSING DOWN SCHOOL WAS THE ANSWER...YOU PEOPLE ARE COWARDS...BUT THEN AGAIN THIS IS MUNSTER WE ARE TALKIN ABOUT...LOL...BUT U ACT LIKE MUNSTER DOESNT HAVE MORE GANG MEMBERS AS RESIDENTS...CHARLIO IS NOT THE ONLY DRAGON LIVING IN MUNSTER AND IM SURE IF THE DEA HAS BEEN WATCHING SINCE 2006 THEY KNO ALOT MORE THAN THEY HAVE POSTED IN THE PAPER...CHARLIO RIP...YEAH RIGHT!!! "

rn wrote on Oct 4, 2007 10:34 PM:

" You can bet he's not resting in peace, but burning in hell. "

To: Blah Blah Blah wrote on Oct 4, 2007 10:32 PM:

" Are you an idiot? Why should school be cancelled because of some gang banger? Who cares the kids would be safer in school rather than on the streets, with no one there to protect them. You people need to get lives and watch less lifetime! Yeah the cops know he WAS dangerous but now he's dead they should have just let people show their respects to the family! After all he was a human being regardless of what choices he made in life! "

IT STARTS IN THE HOME FIRST! wrote on Oct 4, 2007 9:03 PM:

" AS A MOTHER, I CANNOT IMAGINE HOW DEVASTATING THIS ALL MAY BE...THIS STARTS IN THE HOME. IF WE RAISE OUR CHILDREN IN A LOVING HOME, AND NOT LET THEM QUIT SCHOOL, JOIN GANGS, AND DO DRUGS THEN IT WOULD NOT HAVE TO COME TO THIS. THESE CHILDREN ARE SO ANGRY, BECAUSE NO ONE CARES...NOT TIL ITS TOO LATE AND THE FAMILIES SUFFER AS THEY BURY BODIES. WE ARE PARENTS NOT OUR CHILDRENS FRIENDS. WE ARE HERE TO RAISE THEM RIGHT, NOT TO WATCH THEM KILL ONE ANOTHER OR SERVE A LIFETIME IN JAIL. ITS QUOTED FROM THE BIBLE, IF WE LOVE OUR CHILDREN WE DISCIPLINE THEM...IF WE DON'T, WE HATE THEM. WHO SUFFERS IN THE END? EVERYONE. "

Andy wrote on Oct 4, 2007 4:10 PM:

" They're all good boys with big hearts. Just ask their Moms! "

portage guy wrote on Oct 4, 2007 3:42 PM:

" Is it common practice to try and run over police officers and federal agents? When was the last time you got pulled over and tried to put the officer under your tires? Well if you are anything like me and hopefully the majority of my country men I would hope that your answer would be never. So in respect to the great individual I'm sure he was I must say taht I fully support the school systems' decision to cancel classes and activities. After all, birds of a feather flock together. It is not grand theft auto and I think that is an important lesson we should all keep in mind. Rest assured officers of the law I will not attempt to flatten you if you pull me over! "

I will miss you! wrote on Oct 4, 2007 10:02 AM:

" Rest in peace Charlio. No one can ever take your place in my heart. I know what a great individual you were. No one can change my perception of you! Love you!!!! "

To: A mother wrote on Oct 4, 2007 9:34 AM:

" You are lying! Charlio never tried to recruit any gang members, let a lone a 12 year old boy. Some one else may have tried to recruit him, but not Charlio! "

a mother wrote on Oct 4, 2007 8:30 AM:

" i just want to say that this man wasnt a good person.he tried to get my son to join the gang and guess what my son was only 12years old.so dont let these people fool you.i had to move my child away from hammond because of him.and i just thank god i did. i wasnt going to bury my son before me.so needless to say now he wont be able to take your son away from you!!! "

Crazy wrote on Oct 3, 2007 7:59 PM:

" Nobody said anything about not being able to bury him. I think your crazy if you think they didn't need extra protection. Crazy stuff happens when those types of people get together. Yeah, I know they all have good hearts but Alot of stupid stuff happens when they get together. Lets not act like "

BLINDERS wrote on Oct 3, 2007 2:42 PM:

" You people make me sick! Who are you to Judge anyone? To anyone who called him a low life, an animal, a scum-gab, your day of Judgment will come, and what will your response to God be when he asks you why you were so cruel to a life he created? The DEA Agent shot Chalio under his arm, not in the chest. Now how could he have been attempting to run an agent over, who was standing at the side of his door? Don't believe everything you read, when will you blind people learn the police only protect themselves? I only hope you never experience the crooked tacticts of the police. "

TYPICAL SILVER SPOON MUNSTER wrote on Oct 3, 2007 11:52 AM:

" HATE TO TELL YOU BUT THERE ARE GANG MEMBERS IN MUNSTER AND EVEN IN THE SCHOOLS... "

You are all morons wrote on Oct 3, 2007 10:55 AM:

" I hope you get denied the right to bury your child where ever you choose. Let's see how you feel about that. And by the way Munster citizens, could you please keep your coke-addicted kids out of our area? Thanks. "

good wrote on Oct 3, 2007 9:46 AM:

" good another gang banger off the street. would you people want your children playing on a playground right next to a gang related funeral? anything can happen there, private funeral or not. "

Not so Blind wrote on Oct 2, 2007 8:46 PM:

" People of Munster need to get a clue. You guys are so hung up on being rich that you don't take a minute to look at waht is going on around you. Have you ever been to the neighborhood off of Columbia Ave. Even ten years ago when i was in high school it was a high traffic drug area. Everybody there has a Munster address. Also across Calumet Ave behind Boston Market. I had a friend that lived there that turned out to be a drug dealer. He wasn't killed by a gang member so the chance of a gang war is slim to nil. By making a bigger deal than needed out of the situation you are alerting all gang members of what is going on. So who are the stupid ones now. Let the poor family be. "

to the Parent of a Student wrote on Oct 2, 2007 7:09 PM:

" You have made the most sense on this board. I just want to say thank you for that and I hope the kid who is the child of the St. Thom parent, the one who has been posted, isn't in your child's class. I live in Hammond, myself and my daughter goes to St. Casimir. I understand the school's actions. I don't understand the town of Munster's reaction. Stop with this segregation. I live in Hammond and make over six figures a year. I could easily move in Munster but purposely choose not to just because of these biased opinions. Burns Kish has every right to hold the service there. The family DOES have the right not to have it in Munster. They are blind because they don't have a crime record. That is awesome and I will proudly let them have that honor. But,I can name quite a few homes in Munster that would change those stats in a heart beat. Unfortunately, this is the same town that likes to wear the blindfolds and pretend their kids are perfect...if they only knew. I know these aren't your opinions and this isn't where you were going with this...but thanks again. "

Summary wrote on Oct 2, 2007 4:54 PM:

" INSTEAD OF READING ALL THE COMMENTS BELOW, READ THIS SUMMARY. 1) Munster kids deserve this cause they're drug addicts. Just look at the all ruffians hanging out at Dairy Queen. Completely illogical. Since this dealer was from Hammond/East Chicago. Nevermind the facts. 2) Burns Kish owners will follow this guy to eternal damnation since they brought this into the town of Munster. I am not the one to judge this, but maybe this Moses lost a tablet... 3) St. Thomas More is to be condemed/commended for their action/inaction/reaction. Another lost tablet. 4) Rincon was a nice guy. He just delt drugs and tried to kill a few cops, give the guy a break. You cant judge Rincon. Sure is hot where he is now though. 5) " " Person trying to say something, but just cant press buttons on the keyboard. "

RIP wrote on Oct 2, 2007 4:17 PM:

" FYI Burns Kish is a business and has to operate such; they have bills to pay too! By refusing business to the family of the deceased they could have been sued for discrimination and then you would have Rev Jessie Jackson marching up and down calumet 24/7. Trust me it was the lesser of two evils. Burns Kish did not force anyone to do anything. "

Parent of Student wrote on Oct 2, 2007 2:37 PM:

" There are gangs everywhere. They are in E.C., Highland, Hammond, and even Munster. People just chose to put a blindfold on. I am Hispanic with a profession. I am not rich, however, I do chose to send my child to St. Thomas More. There are Causcaian, Hispanic, and African-American students who attend this school who come from Hessville, Lansing and Munster. They are not a bunch of "rich kids." They are kids whose parents decided to offer them a Catholic education. I was raised in E.C. all my life and am now a Hammond resident working in Munster. I have seen and heard many different comments from all angles. All I can say is that the school did as it was instructed to do by its town officials, and what it felt best for the students' safety. My prayers go out to the Rincon family. Regardless of how the person was or conducted himself, a mother is still mourning. "

I can't wait wrote on Oct 2, 2007 1:35 PM:

" until the day comes when they crackdown on the kids in munster who deal drugs. Man the look on the parents faces. It will be priceless. Then maybe we can just ban Munster altogether just like they are trying to do to other cities. Then they won't be so naive anymore to believe this stuff only happens every where else. Well then again, they will. I forgot, mommy and daddy will cover for them. "

Everyone has a point wrote on Oct 2, 2007 12:08 PM:

" I'm waiting for a mother to admit that her child was a "bad person." It's natural for a mother to defend and shine light on what was "good" about her child. God Bless the family. As for the press...maybe it would've been better to just let the area businesses know and not give this so much exposure through the paper. Gangs and drugs are everywhere but are concentrated in select areas. Ripping on one another's cities/towns may be ignorant. Gary, Hammond, East Chicago, etc. may obviously have the most issues, but look at what the children in those cities are exposed to at such a young age. This region, the world, we don't need more police, we need more community activism! "

Get a life!!! wrote on Oct 2, 2007 9:29 AM:

" Oh my God do you guys have anything better to do then sit here and make ignorant comments. What does someone receiving welfare have to do with this article. People need to just worry about themselves and take care of their own lives. Stop worrying about everyone else. Have a wonderful day too. "

Tommy R wrote on Oct 2, 2007 5:48 AM:

" FYI Burns Kish is a business and has to operate such; they have bills to pay too! By refusing business to the family of the deceased they could have been sued for discrimination and then you would have Rev Jessie Jackson marching up and down calumet 24/7. Trust me it was the lesser of two evils. Burns Kish did not force anyone to do anything. "

Czechina wrote on Oct 2, 2007 5:31 AM:

" I have to agree with those who say don't judge. If Rincon had been from the local community would we still judge him or rather, since he did his gang banging in Chicago, is he a filthy scum bag? My first impression was that he should have his wake and funeral at the local funeral home too. Then I realized that your kids are no angels either. They can get drugs anywhere and no matter how much you shelter them they will do the things that you self righteous hypocrites are judging others for. Jesus said that if the eye is clear the whole body will be full of light. If you can't stop and reflect on DOING THE WORKS OF JESUS CHRIST then STOP GOING TO CHURCH! Because the Savior warned us, "Judge not lest you too be judged". "

Over wrote on Oct 2, 2007 1:58 AM:

" Good job by munster but this debate is like him, dead. "

to Trish wrote on Oct 2, 2007 1:29 AM:

" I am a working mother on welfare and i DO NOT DO DRUGS AT ALL! I care for my children and work as hard as I can to provide for them. I wasn't in this situation until my recent divorce and the deadbeat doesnt pay or see his children. So in my time of need I'm on welfare. Yes I understand that atleast 90% of people on welfare are cheating the system or what not but Im not one of them and that offends me! I do agree that something should be done to prevent people from getting away with it, but as i stated i work and ive paid into the system 2 so i deserve the help when i need it most. "

WAKE UP wrote on Oct 1, 2007 8:54 PM:

" GROW UP TRISH. U DONT KNOW WHAT LIFE MIGHT TAKE YOU, SO DONT JUDGE OTHERS ON WELFARE. NOT ALL PEOPLE ON WELFARE ARE BAD! "

Ofelia wrote on Oct 1, 2007 8:06 PM:

" ok NO you people are all wrong!!! We are all people!!! and his family has the right to have the funeral where ever they so please!!! And no there were not any type of cops there I went i would know there were NO fights... and NOBODY who went to the funeral started trouble with anyone!!!! Munster people are just scared because he was a gangbanger...and have you ever heard dont judge a book by it cover....thats what they did... we were all there in peace...too see his face just one more time... R.I.P CHALIO "your smile, your laugh and you will be missed!!! " "

Good Grief !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wrote on Oct 1, 2007 5:22 PM:

" Fear mongering is alive and well in Munster. It’s amazing to me to see such a frenzy of emotions concerning a deceased person. The dirty little secret that Muster residents cannot come to grips with is if their children wouldn’t be buying dope this guy would have been out of business. The sadist part of this story is the inability of Munster residents to face reality. I guess its easier to blame some Mexican for getting little “Suzy of Jimmy” hooked on crack. Than to realize they failed as parents. Gated communities will not keep drugs out when its citizens are the main consumers. "

M.L. wrote on Oct 1, 2007 2:49 PM:

" Wasn't there a bank robbery sometime last month at the TCF bank in MUNSTER??? Wasn't there a brutal murder during the summer in MUNSTER????? So for all you people who think MUNSTER is this great, safe city to live in, GIVE ME A BREAK AND GET OVER IT!!!!!!!!!!!! "

unknown wrote on Oct 1, 2007 2:40 PM:

" no one wants drugs and gangs in their community. do you think the community he lived in was happy about what he was doing? probably not. but it doesnt give the right for anyone to critize when they should be looking at themselves. fact of the matter is, no one is perfect....neither is any community. some just have a better way of hiding things. this whole issue is bigger than what it really should be. if anything does happen, the munster community brought it upon themselves just by the comments they've left. p.s. i do not know this kid that passed away. but my deepest sympathy goes out to his family. "

Purdue Alumni wrote on Oct 1, 2007 2:35 PM:

" Ray G you need to look in the mirror and repeat what you said to yourself.. "When will parents wake up and realize that their children aren't so innocent!!!" Do you know every move your child makes. He/she may not be in a gang but I am a college gradute from Purdue Cal. and I personaly know that are alot of white American kids from Munster and Highland that are invovled in organized crime, such as drug dealing.. So don''t be so quick to pass judgement on others. If you've ever committed a sin no matter what it was God will forgive you as well as this young man.... Never forget that you are not god and to think before you pass judgment on others.. "

Its sad wrote on Oct 1, 2007 11:30 AM:

" Its sad about all the drug abusers and dealers owning the streets nowadays. Whats even sadder is that you have to get a gun in your home now order to protect yourselves and your property anymore from these kind of people who take away from society. I thought I would never have to touch a gun ever. But with all these people loose on our streets, more the reason to have a gun in the home. "

Wake up! wrote on Oct 1, 2007 10:28 AM:

" Me and my step daughter drove through Jewel parking lot and there was a Munster police sleeping in his car about 5:15. I'm glad nothing bad happen at that time. "

BLOWN OUT OF PROPORTION wrote on Oct 1, 2007 9:27 AM:

" THE POLICE HAS BLOWN THIS OUT OF PROPORTION. AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED INDIANA IS LIE A WHOLE OTHER COUNTRY. YOU PEOPLE CLOSE DOWN SCHOOLS FOR WHAT WAS A NORMAL FUNERAL SERVICE. GIVE ME A BREAK. "

Trish wrote on Oct 1, 2007 9:13 AM:

" The more mother's on welfare, the more trouble their children create for hard working people, I think that all welfare mothers should be drug tested, if they fail their drug test, they lose their welfare "

Oh yes wrote on Oct 1, 2007 8:43 AM:

" Munster made the right decision and so did St. Thomas Moore. This kid was a thug - no matter what! He tried to run down another officer, selling drugs, but she says "he's a good boy"! My son surely wouldn't do that. I've taught him better. And, please don't blame it on society that let him down. I work my butt off for my husband and my kids so we can have something nice, so my kids can have an education so my daughter can go to college. Don't let thug parents say my kid was always a good boy. Sorry for the mother's loss, but maybe if she has other kids, she'll learn by this. "

Parent of Student wrote on Oct 1, 2007 8:25 AM:

" I am a resident of Hammond and send my child to St. Thomas More. I am not rich; I am only providing the best possible education for my child. St. Thomas More is doing what was instructed by them to do by its town officials. I am glad they handled things the way they did. I would not want my child in school on Monday (having to go to recess, etc.). In regards to that comment, "if people are from Hammond, why not use the Hammond Kish facility?" Again, I am a Hammond resident - E.C. native (Hispanic and with a career), and am electing to send my child to a Catholic School. In regards to Mr. Gorak's comment, it is not only the Hispanics who are endangering our communities...it is all. Gangs exist in East Chicago, Hammond, Highland, and even Munster. We, at time, just prefer to put a blind fold on. And with all due respect to Mrs. Rincon's loss, my prayers are with you and your family. "

Never met 'em wrote on Oct 1, 2007 7:45 AM:

" Hmm, I didn't know Funeral homes are supposed to run background checks of the deceased before agree to hold their service. How horrible & humiliating this must be for the gentlemans family. The poor family is trying to greive and Munster made it a whole lot worse for them. Real Good Munster... Real Good. "

Mary wrote on Oct 1, 2007 4:35 AM:

" Burns Kish is helping the family by burying the man. If you don't want him to get buried then maybe we should just leave his rotting corpse in the street. Boy you guys need some help. If it wasn't Burns Kish it would be someone else. Quit pointing fingers and grow up. And of course the momma will be defensive. The woman is grieving. She just lost her son. Have a heart! Don't judge lest ye be judged. Pray! If we had more people praying then complaining this world would be different. "

Dear "To HIghland Resident" wrote on Sep 30, 2007 7:18 PM:

" I agree with you totally. No I do not feel the school overreacted, these are gang members not just poor troubled souls from welfare row, but gang members, anyone who thinks St. Tom's overreacted needs to spend a day with a cop in the projects and see how these nice and just misunderstood these fine young men are...........ok then.... well before anyone say my attitude is racist, you could not be more wrong....... "

To: sick of all the low lifes wrote on Sep 30, 2007 5:40 PM:

" I agree 100%. I m tired of this crap. It's time for the residents in all surrounding towns that are fed up with this to take a stand. Each town needs to rise against this and have a meeting to voice our oppinions and stand up against the low life scum that want to rule our streets with their rules. Oh I m sorry, they're "good people" even if they deal drugs. WHAT A JOKE! "

Bunch of Hypocrites... wrote on Sep 30, 2007 1:58 PM:

" Did Munster & the local community already forget the largest drug bust in all of Lake County was out of a Munster property about 8 years ago ? The Chicago Police conducted the investigation & raid ! The actions of St. Thomas Moore are not very christian. This is a publicity stunt so Munster government can gloat on Chicago news...and now look really silly ! "

concerned cirizen 2 wrote on Sep 30, 2007 1:39 PM:

" I think most of you are being unfair to the funeral home. It is a business. Perhaps if they would have not allowed the family to have the funeral there, there could have been some kind of retaliation at a later date. At least this way we know what dates might be unsafe for the community of Munster. Did you ever think the family has a right to have the funeral where ever they choose. You can't tell me no other business in Munster has never had a gang member as a customer and the business refused them service. After all they are there to make a living also. There are gang members everywhere, no community is gang free. Hats off the school for trying to keep their children safe! "

EC Res wrote on Sep 30, 2007 10:48 AM:

" How FUNNY, Munster people are just as ignorant (if not more) than the "lower class" EC, Hammond people! Yes, Munster is a nice community. But please, give me a break, how stupid can you all be if you think Munster is deficient of drugs and gang activity? Fact is, that type of element is nourished everywhere in one way or another. So please people, living in a higher-priced area will not make you better or unaffected by these types of elements - keep it real. As for your kids, I pray they will not grow up to be as ignorant as you! "

Sad wrote on Sep 30, 2007 8:35 AM:

" After reading through all these comments, I find it hard ot believe that no-one pointed out that the mother of this person, Sara stated that she does not "know everything about her sons personal life". Thats one of the many problems in our society, that parents do not get involved in their childrens lives enough. It is your RIGHT as a parent to KNOW about their personal life, so that siuations like this dont happen. Running down a police officer, cocain found in a your car, being in a gang......His mother should have opened her eyes a little wider, your son may have had a huge heart, but he sure was not using that heart. I am sorry that you lost your son, he was your child and no-one wishes to bury their child...You can be an example a a lesson to other mothers: GET TO KNOW YOUR CHILD!! "

Sean wrote on Sep 30, 2007 2:40 AM:

" Reading all these comments really gives me a "sick" feeling in my stomach, in which I'm so glad that I moved out of NWI. The comments listed above are so offensive and discourteous to this particular individual's family and friends. This is America!!! In which every one has rights by law to conduct or reject business under certain circumstances, however the people in Munster are illustrating comments like they live in some sort of "private-resort". Furthermore, many parents (Munster) would be totally stunned to discover what their children are actually doing without their consent. Best advice...read your bible!!! "

Better safe than sorry. wrote on Sep 30, 2007 12:24 AM:

" They are not forcing them to not have a wake, they are taking a necessary precaution. It a shame the family is insulted. However, its better to be safe than sorry. Regretfully for mom, she is not the reason for extra police, it is her sons friends. And if you think there is no potential for problems, think again. The family mat be good people, but his associates arent. Living on the Southeast side of Chicago has opened our eyes to such occurrances, good job by Munster PD. "

Unbelievable wrote on Sep 29, 2007 10:38 PM:

" I have worked extremely hard to have a home in Munster where I hoped to raise a family. Now it seems I have no right to live in a nice place because criminals are being allowed to insinuate themselves into our community. And when I speak up, I will be labeled an elitist, or worse, a racist. I am so angered by the backlash Munster is receiving for simply trying to protect ourselves and our children. Where are our rights to a safe place to live? To live in a neighborhood without households that refuse to take care of their home, have multi-families living in it, or have people coming and going at all hours? I think it is time for us to stand up and make it very clear this is unacceptable in Munster. Let's work together to make it very uncomfortable for criminals and low lifes to do business or live in our town. Shame on local media for sensationalizing our right to protect ourselves & individuals criticizing us for doing so. That is OUR RIGHT. Lastly, shame on Burns Kish for letting greed cloud their judgment. "

Oh shut it wrote on Sep 29, 2007 9:00 PM:

" Don't you parents of Munster kids know that the kids Drug Of Choice is cocaine for your children. So since all of you Munster "concern parents" are casting the stones at this man that none of you know... Why don't you check where your child is spending all that money you give them for being such a good child. I should know I am the one at St Mags giving them treatment for addiction! "

To Highland resident. wrote on Sep 29, 2007 7:47 PM:

" You need to get a clue! People move to this community for a reason, and you have no right voicing your opinion when you dont live here. Thank you Munster P.D. and all the other officers who volunteered to keep Munster safe through this awful ordeal. Keep your garbage in your own neighborhood, Munster wont tolerate it. "

to "sick of it" and "mad in munster" wrote on Sep 29, 2007 7:03 PM:

" There you people go again making judgements about people and the way they choose to live their life... Don't you think a GOOD mother is going to love her child regardless of what he does? To "sick of it", you didn't even know Rosalio so don't give us that "he was an animal" stuff...because for your information he wasn't even driving the car so how could he have been trying to run the law over? Think about that and get the whole story straight before you decide to open your mouth again. "

Munster Resident wrote on Sep 29, 2007 7:01 PM:

" I had my kids in Hammond Public schoolsm then went to Munster to get them in a "better school system" The residents in Munster are fooling themselves if they don't believe this isgoing on in Munster as well. Having experienced Hammond and Munster both, I'm going back to Hammond. Munster has just as many gangs, and much more drugs. The schools have the same problems, they are just covered up by the city more. Its time Munster wakes up. God Bless you and yours "

Bad Bad Bad wrote on Sep 29, 2007 6:08 PM:

" The folks from the funeral home should be ashamed of themselves, this was a waste of taxpayer dollars to have the cops watching all the time. In fact I would suggest the police send the bill to the funeral home in order to have them cover it. And yes, before you say it, I dont' feel sorry in any way for the dead person or his family. You make choices in your life and if the gang/mob is your choice they you get what you deserve. In fact I am of the opinion that the jails and such are so costly and overcrowded the 10 cent cost a bullet sounds much better. "

Thank You wrote on Sep 29, 2007 6:06 PM:

" I for one would like to thank the Munster police for the extra patrols and goinf the extra mile. If they did nothing ans something happened during this funeral everybody would say there was plenty of warning of problems that could arise where are the police and way are they not alerting us. Again thank you Munster Police for making me feel safe leaving work around the corner and even safer knowing you are visable thru the whole funeral. "

just me wrote on Sep 29, 2007 4:16 PM:

" Hw's not the first gang member nor will he be the last gang banger to be buried from Munster...you all should be ashamed to blame Burns-Kish . Munster is afraid of their own shadow....com on now ...closing the dairy queen....you people are a joke "

poor munster wrote on Sep 29, 2007 3:02 PM:

" Oh yeah they had to cancel two charity events POOR MUNSTER! you people dont need to "Raise money" how much money a year do you parents of st thomas moore pay for your children to go there, yet you have to have charity events?! what a load of crap, yet Burns Kish shows all they care about is money? HA you are all hippocrates. Get a life leave this poor family alone and let me burry their loved one. If I remember correctly you catholic people believe that god is the all forgiving god so why wouldnt god forgive this man? Lets not talk about your people in the churches that molest little boys and then hide it, or continue to let him work in the church. And for the record I as well am just a reader of this paper. I do not know any of this mans family members. RIP Rosalio. "

to mom of st toms student wrote on Sep 29, 2007 1:41 PM:

" wake up lady! there are probably drug dealers on your block!!!!!!!!!! they just hide behind their nice homes and cars! its time for people to wake up!!!!!!!!!!!! things are slowly getting worse everyday!!!!!!!!! "

Figures wrote on Sep 29, 2007 1:29 PM:

" Figures how Rincon grew up joining a gang and having no respect for the police, as his mother continues to make excuses for his ridiculous and dangerous actions and shows no respect for the police herself. The police have a right to defend the citizens who choose to live their lives in an honest way instead of dealing drugs or attempting to run over police officers. "

HAMMOND LOVE ONE ANOTHER!!!!!!!! wrote on Sep 29, 2007 12:37 PM:

" have some mercy 2-samuel 24-verse 14.AND DAVID SAID LET US FALL NOW INTO THE HAND OF THE LORD,FOR HIS MERCIES ARE GREAT.AND LET ME NOT FALL INTO THE HANDS OF MAN.PEOPLE SHOW SOME MERCY. "

To Ray Gorak wrote on Sep 29, 2007 12:00 PM:

" Hispanic gangs ruining your community. Well so you know there are plenty of whits members too. "

bigg brother wrote on Sep 29, 2007 10:49 AM:

" this kills me because u people that belive in god that live in munster are quick to judge what happened to my brother,cause i thought god forgives everyone for there sins. who are you's to judge.You's will have your time in front of the lord! "

Are you serious, Ray Gorak? wrote on Sep 29, 2007 10:38 AM:

" Hey, Ray Gorak, do you really think that there are not any non-hispanic or caucasian gang-bangers? Seriously, it's just the hispanic kids running wild and dangerous out there. Grow up! Who do you think drug dealers sell to? Yup, it's those kids from Munster who have the money to buy it because of their perfect upbringing and overflowing allowances!!! "

Munster Resident wrote on Sep 29, 2007 10:02 AM:

" I think the people from the surrounding towns are quite possibly jealous of the people in the town of Munster. If we have the ability to avoid exposure to gangs/drugs by all means we should. I am sorry the mom chose to ignore her sons personal life. But if you cared so deeply about your loved ones you would make it your business. He obviously chose a bad path and it is very sad to see what happened. However I comment the Munster police and The School town of Munster for protecting their citizens. It is a privelege to live in this community and I am sure some are envious. As far as the Burns Kish funeral home, I believe from talking to many residents/St. Toms parishioners that they will pay for their use of bad judgement. "

A Very Sad Friend wrote on Sep 29, 2007 8:23 AM:

" Let's take a good look at the facts. If Charlio was attempting to run a DEA officer over, then why was he shot in the passenger seat? If they knew who he was and were after him, then why did they report him as a John Doe? Let's remember there are crooked police officers and DEA agents! Not everyone becomes a police officer/DEA agent to make the world a better place. Sometimes they have their own agendas and in this case they did. They wanted Rosalio Rincon dead and they made it happen. Things like this don't only happen in movies. If you people believe he tried to kill that agent you are JADED!!! I hope your family never has to endure this pain. "

Tiretrack wrote on Sep 29, 2007 7:24 AM:

" The family uses Burns in Munster because they fear a wake in their own neighborhood. They want to go where it's safer, doesn't matter if it endangers others. Sorry but I don't believe in NICE guy drug dealer gangbangers. Build more prisons and I will gladly pay more taxes to support them. First finish building the fence on the border as we have been promised by those theives in Washington D.C. "

happy about one thing wrote on Sep 29, 2007 6:42 AM:

" It's a shame so many lives have to be inconvenienced due a thug. At least the police had the proper aim and took out a guilty party. Too bad the gang bangers don't take marksmenship classes and avoid hitting the innocent. What can you call this? A good start! "

Paul wrote on Sep 29, 2007 6:25 AM:

" Two days for a wake, who has a two-day wake these days except respected fallen leaders like a past president. "

another Munster resident wrote on Sep 29, 2007 5:31 AM:

" This isn't about some dead man's reputation, it's about children's safety. St. Thom choice on the side of caution to protect their children and parishioners from a possibility of danger. I applaud their decision. "

Who Cares~~ wrote on Sep 29, 2007 12:57 AM:

" The church needs to shut up...did they forget how & why religion even started in America in the first place? Remember, our country's religious base is based on ADULTRY & LIES. That man, no matter what...deserves to have a proper burial!!!! He was a human being, maybe not the one YOU accept....but who the HELL ARE YOU PEOPLE!!!!!Let us help the church by keeping segregation ongoing, discrimination of colors ongoing and ignorance in religion ongoing....WAY TO GO GOD WOO-HOO (fictional character).....this is exactly why religion needs to be abolished in the country!!!! "

landfilllovechild wrote on Sep 29, 2007 12:53 AM:

" I can only praise the Munster PD for being proactive in this matter. I shudder to think what would have happened had the PD gone with their perceived silence on crime in Munster and not have announced to the school community that a potential for trouble may occur. Would a student, teacher, or innocent bystander possibly getting injured or killed have been better, so an outpouring of reactive measures and the cliche "Think of the children!" could whip the town and others into a media frenzy? Burns-Kish is a business, and a business has to make money. Don't look to a business to set the community standard or be too concerned about the welfare of its citizens. Munster PD, I am glad that you have concern for the welfare of your citizens. It is a good thing to be proactive. "

To Ray Gorak wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:58 PM:

" "Once again hispanic gangs are ruining our community" Very narrow minded thinking. I suppose you dont think other races are involved in gangs. The truth is that ALL gangs ruin our communities. Its not an issue of race, its just an unfortunate factor. "

snarky wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:48 PM:

" Do you suppose there will be a luncheon following the internment? "

Common People wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:40 PM:

" He was shot by a Federal Agent not another gang member. Yes there will gang members there but not to shot at each other. A little over board on this matter. "

Also sick of the low lifes wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:27 PM:

" It was something to see all the parents picking up their children at St. Thomas today , like they do every day. It made me wonder how many times this "wonderful father" picked his son up from school. Maybe if he was doing that instead of trying to kill a law enforcement officer for the second time in thirty days with a car full of cocaine, we wouldn't be having this discussion. And for the person whose heart goes out to his mother and father, maybe your heart should go out to the families of the people whose lives he ruined, through his lifestlye, associations and drug dealing. "

a one time munster resident wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:26 PM:

" C'mon now there have got to be better things to report about then this!! I grew up in Munster and it is a very beautiful town, but it is not a utopian community. Let this family bury this man in peace. "

Perspective wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:25 PM:

" Let's keep things in order. 1) Gang banggin', dope peddler dead and off the streets, 2) anybody who shows up at the funeral will be photographed, 3) most of the weapons there will be possessed by LEOs, 4) After Monday it's all over and the thugs will go back to further pillage the weak in Gary, Hammond and East Chicago. Unhappy with Burns, use a different funeral service when the time comes. To the "get a gun" comment look around fool, we already have 'em. This isn't Illinois. "

Joe C wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:00 PM:

" I have to disagree with this mother. Sell drugs, a member of the Latin Kings, tries to run over a police officer and she says he had a good heart. Sounds like an animal to me. The police have families they want to get safely home to, and he made decisions to put police and anyone else in danger as he tried to flee. His decisions made him a monster, not police or anyone else. If the mother doesn’t understand that she is part of the problem. The fact that our society has to fear these gangs is a statement of failure in the family first, government and the media who glorify these cowards who prey others. Possibly an overreaction to the funeral, hopefully the mother understands her inactions and acceptance of a thug played a part in his death. For other mothers out there who don’t want to lose a child, don’t accept his gangster life style, stand up and use tough love and keep them away until they change. What do you have to lose? You could be saving more than one child. Most people like this leave other victims. "

Them Be Gutless wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:59 PM:

" That be right. Them gangsters coming to Monster on Mon. to buri one of there own all be notin but a bunch of gutless punks. I outta no since I quit da gangs you know what im saying after I got out of prison. Reform yourself and do good not evil. Quit the gangs. It be a dead end road to life that is snufed out to quick. "

I Drove by Burns-Kish Tonight wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:43 PM:

" My ears rang from the stereo in the next car. there were 50 dargons outside. 20 cars in St. Tom Parking lot (two in their south lot. And 3 cars drink and drugging in community park. I saw 3 police cars keeping peace but not enforcing laws. Father Mike thank you for concern of your parishers. Mr. Burns and Mr. Kish shame on your greed. "

Tina D. wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:33 PM:

" Charlio, I will truly miss you. I told you that I would always be here for you and I meant it, even after you're departure. You were such a wonderful person, and I just wish these people who are judging you had the opportunity to meet you. I will not allow them to tarnish my memory of you. You will be missed! "

Burns-Kish Boycotter wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:27 PM:

" Can Kish be serious when he says that he didn't know that the guy was a gang banger? What did he consider the bullet hole in the guy's chest-a "natural cause" of death? Kish chose profit over the safety of children. As a result St. Thomas More, by having to cancel weekend fundraisers, will also suffer financially because of Kish's greed. I hope that all of Munster is outraged and expresses its disgust by boycotting the Burns-Kish establishments. "

Tina Dickinson wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:19 PM:

" I personally knew 'Charlio' for a very long time. To those of us who really knew him, he was a great individual. I may not have approved of every aspect of his life, but that doesn't take away from all of the wonderful qualities he possesed. I will deeply miss him. Don't be so quick to judge, and definitely don't believe everything you read. Charlio was very loved by those who knew him. Please do not tarnish his legacy. I love you Charlio!!! "

To Hey Munster wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:18 PM:

" Why don't you bring all your bangers to crown point. Once they get arrested, not too far to cart them to the tank. "

kim wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:08 PM:

" regardless who this gang affiliated man was, he put law enforcement & citizens in harms way. It is only right that the school & community try to keep our law abiding citizens & precious children safe. We wouldn't want something unfortunate to happen only to second guess ourselves if something happened. Emotions run rampant at funerals with good and bad. A gang member could easily see his friend in the casket and go crazy. Then maybe go outside and snap at the first inocent by stander. Which in return starts a riot. I say better safe then sorry. "

Paul wrote on Sep 28, 2007 9:57 PM:

" A good son? A boy tring to use his vehile as a deadly weapon against law inforcement. A good son? Driving a car with drugs and intent to sell. A good son? A gang affilated member. The mother has no idea and if she was a parent insted of a friend then he may have chosen a differnent path in life. Gang members are like cockroaches and infest a city and move onto the next. Let this not be the next city they infest. And as for the deceased in which I have respect for, I am sure he will burn in hell like the rest of the gand bangers! GOOD RIDDENS "

Who Are You to Judge? wrote on Sep 28, 2007 9:51 PM:

" Let the person without any sins be the first to cast a stone. No stones, I thought so. What is this Catholic school teaching the children? They are basically saying that it was alright for God to forgive and show compassion but they are better than God so they can make judgments. The funeral home like any other business will make their money on gang bangers, drug dealers, drug users, hookers, alcoholics, dead beat dads, and all the other “filth” of society. They are still humans. If it were your family member you would want to be able to give a proper wake and burial. If everyone were to look at their own families they would find the black sheep in their families. How would you feel if someone we saying these things about your loved one? "

An Open Mind wrote on Sep 28, 2007 9:50 PM:

" To all those who are not educated enough to spell correctly and use proper grammar, what kind of message are you sending about yourself. You are showing how uneducated and idiotic you are to believe that you are any better than the deceased. This man may have been whatever he was but you are either crazy or stupid to believe that your little town of Munster is better than anywhere else in the world. Your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews are getting their drugs from him or someone else. You are not exempt from drugs or gangs just because of where you live. Many of you would be surprised to know how many gang bangers and drug dealers are and have been in your neighborhood for years and your children are following them and trying to be just like them. Do you have the same opinion about them or is it just because this was on the news that you feel you are better than him to judge him. "

A Gary Resident wrote on Sep 28, 2007 8:57 PM:

" Munster residents you all make me sick!! You all should be ashamed of yourself. The funeral home is just doing what it's suppose to. Everyone has the right to choose who's in charge of their burial. I don't know why you're picking on them. Oh and Munster residents your kids ain't no angels. You're probably too busy to see what your kid is even doing. I rather stay in gary then move to Munster with all the snooty snobs. "

It shouldn't surprise anyone wrote on Sep 28, 2007 8:49 PM:

" ...since most people in this country have rolled over to fear mongers the last 6 or seven years. Just keep letting them scare you. Just keep believing them. Keep watching FOX news. Keep letting them tell you how and what to think. "

blah blah blah wrote on Sep 28, 2007 8:21 PM:

" I think that it is a GREAT IDEA to cancel classes and all other activites going on this weekend.He tried killing a police officer, i have many friends who are cops and know this was a good way to protect the kids that go to the school! This is a very dangerous funeral he was a gang member and a BIG one also. There is going to be a LARGE amount of FBI agents and DEA agents there. So to cancel classes was a geat idea Munster. "

Baby Mama Drama wrote on Sep 28, 2007 8:17 PM:

" I cant curse but you can only imagine what i really want to tell you ignorant as people, dont judge unless you know who you are judging, guess what you dont know him like others do, as for his family and closest friends my deepest condolences go to you guys, R.I.P Charlio from "Baby Mama Drama" "

e.c wrote on Sep 28, 2007 8:12 PM:

" munster people are not all that "

biggie wrote on Sep 28, 2007 8:10 PM:

" people grow up . it is a funeral "

High Hat wrote on Sep 28, 2007 7:51 PM:

" For all those of partial-faith, which school closing equals, this could be your test, of how strong is your faith? How say it you? "

Former resident of Munster wrote on Sep 28, 2007 7:09 PM:

" I grew up in Munster, went to school at St. Thomas More and attended Munster High School. I am happy I grew up in Munster. Those who believe Munster is a sweet innocent town is mistaken. Parents who think that there are no drugs or drinking going on amongst students are either blind or they refuse to accept it. IT IS EVERYWHERE IN MUNSTER!! The last time I checked Munster was still a part of the United States where people have freedoms. Burns Kish has the right to hold a service for whom ever they choose. It is a business not a judge and jury. The family of the deceased have a right to hold a funeral where ever they choose. The school has a right to protect students they best way they see fit. The only reason this has been blown way out of proportion is because the press has the right to print this news story. And the deceased has a right to be buried in peace, regardless of who he is. "

Jack Crack wrote on Sep 28, 2007 6:59 PM:

" This only the beginning Munster. Sooner than later your Stepford community will fall into the violent drug infested abyss. East Chicago, Hammond, Cal City, Gary, Miller,Merrilville etc etc... All one in the same. Enjoy the downward spiral folks. Ha Ha Ha Ha He He Ha Ha. I am so glad I got out while the gettin' was good. "

kat ignorane wrote on Sep 28, 2007 6:57 PM:

" I think this is all some sick crap!whiting, hammond, munster etc.are probably the most crooked corupt towns in indiana people have no idea wat type of sneaky crap that goes on.these people are rite under all our noses it is sad to see the ignorance that comes out.thats why every thing is hush hush out here people here are no better actually the sneakiness makes them worse ,let this family bury their loved one.where is the respect for the dead? "

Okay Here I Go wrote on Sep 28, 2007 6:26 PM:

" Munsters ppl please slow down.. okay your kids might not be doing the drugs in your face but they are doing them...Rich ppl have ways to cover up the mistakes that your kids make.Racism still excists and it is not going away.. I am willin to bet that the day of the wake and funeral the police will be giving ppl of color a hard time.. So if u are not white stay out of Munster,,, "

Sick of crime wrote on Sep 28, 2007 6:04 PM:

" DEA 1 Low Life 0 Good job DEA! "

be an example wrote on Sep 28, 2007 5:33 PM:

" I cannot feel sorry for the comments heaped on the family in their time of grief. If the mother and father would have done a better job of raising their son, he would be alive, well and productive. I think about all the grief and anguish that was caused by this criminal. How many people's lives were broken by his thieving, and drug sales? How many did he rob at gun-point? How many were traumatized by this animal's actions. Well, mother, you kept your eyes closed to all of his evil misdeeds. Your son tormented many innocent people during his life of evil. May God have mercy on his soul. I suggest that you too turn your life around. Maybe even become the beacon of life and goodness in your community and stop the evil. Set the example for the other mothers of criminals. Exhort them to change the lives of their sons. "

Munster Resident wrote on Sep 28, 2007 5:32 PM:

" We are not in denial that gangs & drugs have infiltrated our community. It's a part of every community in our nation. Our support goes out to our schools, the church, and the police who have made it their mission to inform the community of a potentially dangerous situation. It's better than saying "maybe we should've alerted the public" after something happens. We can all be aware of our surroundings & the family of Rosalio Rincon can bury their son in peace. "

Munster Resident wrote on Sep 28, 2007 5:29 PM:

" Yikes! There is so much hatred in the world. So much discrimination. So much evil. There is also a lot of wonderful, happy things too. Why focus on all the negative? Why name call? What do we teach our children? I live in munster and I am not rich. My husband and I both work hard to live here, and provide a quality education for our children. Let God judge the slain man. All this attention is ridiculous. "

reply to 2:43 pm wrote on Sep 28, 2007 5:20 PM:

" WHAT A MORON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

no stoners wrote on Sep 28, 2007 5:20 PM:

" Tracy: The message to the children is: This is how you will end your life if you choose to be a criminal. In Munster, we do not sacrifice the lives of our children in the name of some illconcieved, imagined, political correctness. In Munster, we protect our children. We punish criminals. We do not invite criminals into our homes as you must do on a regular basis. Why? Dope delivery? "

Munster mom wrote on Sep 28, 2007 5:09 PM:

" I can judge because my kid will never, ever do/sell drugs or commit crimes. I have raised him the right way. If by some unbelievable chance he did,I would never give him a big three day wake and funeral service (some private service); he would be no son of mine. It is the job of society to judge and say what behavior is appropriate and what is not. Yes, there are drugs and "gangs" in Munster, but when/if I see something going on, I WILL call the police. I will not tolerate it like the residents in Hammond and then blame the police. We as Munster residents have EVERY right to keep our children and selves safe. Because it says private on the obit doesn't mean rivals wont come out to try to take out the other gang members. They don't care about other people. "

Gangs & Towns wrote on Sep 28, 2007 5:00 PM:

" Yes, we may have all the gangs in our town tomorrow, but you won't be there long...thank god!!! "

Robert wrote on Sep 28, 2007 4:53 PM:

" I understand the safety issue. I could never understand why people take the gang problems so lightly. They exist almost everywhere. Here is your chance to see some of the members. I don't want to be around thugs - dead or alive. "

SHUT UP, TIM wrote on Sep 28, 2007 4:52 PM:

" You are incredibly stupid. There that's my opionion and judgment, and don't hold it gaisnt me because YOU said you are for freedom of expression. Remember!!! "

To all concerned Munster & St. Moore People: wrote on Sep 28, 2007 4:37 PM:

" The reason for the victims family not going to another funeral home, is because Rincon was a resident of Munster! He was a person just like everyone else. He was a father, a son, a uncle & a great friend. I don't think any of you are aware of the excessive drug use/ dealing in Munster & other white communities that is kept quiet. As supposed good Catholics perhaps you should reexamine God's teachings on loving & accepting other's even the sinners. Let his family mourn their death of this lost one, just as you would any other family. R.I.P Chalio You will be greatly missed! "

FORMER RESIDENT wrote on Sep 28, 2007 4:33 PM:

" OMG I guess some things never change. All the residents of Munster can say is B-K FH is making money and thinking nothing of THEIR community AWWWW I bet they pay a pretty good property tax bill to be on Calumet Ave. You high falutein hobnobbers are now going to get a taste of what other cities have viewed for several years big bad gangs coming to town for a wake. Did any of you check to make sure they did'nt book the luncheon at Giovanni's or Charlie's Ale House. Someone better get on that quick. Ignorance knows no social class, it still runs rampant in Munster. "

tsk tsk tsk wrote on Sep 28, 2007 4:31 PM:

" Shame on those who feel that they are "good parishoners/citizens and feel that the funeral home is doing an injustice by bringing in "that element" to be allowed a burial. Yes Muster is nice & there are nice homes, however even the nicest of areas have their own sort of social problems. They just differ. Precautions were obviously taken by the family in selecting a private service away. The funeral home is doing its job. The school is doing its job of taking extra precautions for its students. And lastly all gangs ruin communities, not just the hispanic ones! Gangs have no do not discriminate w/regard to gender, social class, or ethnicity. A mother is grieving her son regardless of who he is or how he lived his life. He is still someones son. "

What about the Hummer? wrote on Sep 28, 2007 4:26 PM:

" Wonder who will get Rincon's Hummer now? You know, the same Hummer that was passed to him when his friend who once drove it was shot to death last year in the Griffith's Soprano's parking lot? Anyone know who is getting the Hummer? I think that Hummer is evil, remember the Steven King movie, "Christine" about the haunted car?? "

To GMV wrote on Sep 28, 2007 4:25 PM:

" When you mentioned going by Dairy Queen at 2:45 pm and mention our kids are not angels either, well no one in Munster, public or private, is out of school at that time. STM school gets out at 3pm. Please don't accuse without knowing the facts. "

chitown wrote on Sep 28, 2007 4:23 PM:

" Don't Say anything unless you know the facts whatever happen he did not deserve to die what is it shoot first ask ? later.They didn't even give him a chance to stop.(I KNOW THIS FROM FACT)they just started shooting.Heck with all you heartless people i got to go bury one of my friends now>R.I.P CHALIO "

A thought wrote on Sep 28, 2007 4:19 PM:

" WWJD "

Hey Munster: wrote on Sep 28, 2007 4:16 PM:

" I guess you can't say you don't have any gangs in Munster anymore, huh??? Because tomorrow you're going to have ALL the gangs in your town!!!!! "

NWI MOM JVD wrote on Sep 28, 2007 4:15 PM:

" Its one thing if the guy was a "nice guy" and had a "kind heart".....but that still doesn't change the fact that he was a gangbanger and a drug dealer...people will still retaliate and I know that even if there wouldn't have been classes cancelled, I would have still kept my child from school........thats why as a parent we try to avoid these situations and not have our children around such a thing.....all it takes is one stary bullet to kill some innocent person or child just because of that gangbanger who had no respect for the law whatsoever........he tried to kill a law enforcement agent for crying out loud! "

Munster Resident wrote on Sep 28, 2007 4:13 PM:

" I don't like the fact that a gang member’s wake is in Munster but nothing will change that, and we all need to realize that. It is a free country and they can have their wakes where they please. If the wake was in Hammond... I doubt that St. Joe's would close down. Don’t close the school! Keep the kids in the building. Lock the doors and let Munster’s finest do what they do best. You can't let fear control you! It is your community! Don't live in fear! "

Anonymous wrote on Sep 28, 2007 4:06 PM:

" After reading the majority of these disappointing postings the word bigot comes to mind. Specifically to Frank S ~ Your suggestion that the funeral be moved to Burn's Hammond location is shocking. Two grade schools are within a stone's throw of Burn's Hammond location. Do you actually mean to say that the children of Hammond (perhaps perceived as less priviledged than some Munster students) deserve less consideration than children attending school in Munster? "

Kat wrote on Sep 28, 2007 4:03 PM:

" You people are ridiculous. I've been to a gang funeral. "Thugs" are people too. And to date, it was the biggest funeral I attended. And it was for a good man... gang member or not... he was a good man with a lot of potential. People deserve second chances not untimely deaths. Everyone deserves to be laid to rest with respect. You are all passing judgement on someone that you never met. And not only that, but what are you all teaching the kids of our future? It's ok to run when times get tough. Protect yourself fine, if protection is necessary. But don't stereotype. I applaud Burns-Kish for taking this family in and helping them like they do every other. As for St. Tom's cancelling charity events. That's ridiculous. Hold the events. Be strong, be brave and stand up for your neighborhood. Because people run, back down and give up, that's why gangs take over. And by the way, I am not some ignorant person. I have a college degree and yes, I grew up in Hammond. "

protecting our own wrote on Sep 28, 2007 4:03 PM:

" Highland Resident: 1. The 'whole town' is not shut down. Just the schools within gun-shot range . Bullets are deadly within a mile. Duh! 2. The family brought the funeral to Munster because Munster is not on gang turf. So, let me further interpret this for you: THE FAMILY EXPECTS VIOLENCE! Next time, let us send the gangster funeral to your school's playground. 3. Violence is COMMON at gangster funerals. Beyond fists. Guns and knives have been know to be used. 4. Classroom glass windows do not stop bullets. 5. Children do not react well to bullets propelled into their bodies. 6. Gangsters don't care about lives of anyone except themselves. We will protect our children with all of our power and wisdom. We reject your silly preaching about how we should live our lives. We reject you and your gangster and stoner friends. We don't care about Wayne either. "

Time for Community Action wrote on Sep 28, 2007 3:56 PM:

" It is time for us citizens to exercise some of our own powers. If a business invites gang members and drug users as customers, we should stop giving them our business. Next time you go into the local discount cell phone center or gas station, look at the shelves. You'll find gang affiliated hats in all the popular local gang colors red/black, black/white blue/black. In addition, look for rolling papers for the local pot heads and the "miniature roses"/disguised crack pipes for the ever increasing number of local crackheads. We will send our message loud and clear and I guarantee that the next owner will be more responsible. "

I suggest wrote on Sep 28, 2007 3:51 PM:

" That undercover cops hang out at local restaurants and bars after the funeral. You know the gangbangers will be hanging out in the region tomorrow. "

not here wrote on Sep 28, 2007 3:51 PM:

" Reading the comments it is clear that there is a vast difference between the people of Munster / St. Tom parents and many in other communities. In Munster we do not tolerate bangers and stoners. Perhaps, if the citizens of other communities would demonstrate intolerance toward lawlessness, they too would enjoy a more peaceful life and better economic development. Are there bangers? Certainly there are wannbe types. Are there stoners? Absolutely. And when we find them we prosecute and run them off. And that is the difference. We don't make all sorts of excuses. You make the wrong choice, we drop the hammer. And to the fools that think gang violence is commonplace all over, especially at funerals, you are wrong. This stuff happens in YOUR town because YOU tolerate it. So, don't preach to us about not being judgmental. I preach to you that you are supposed to be judgmental. You are supposed to see evil for what it is and reject it. Fight it. Eliminate it. Or you too will succumb to evil. "

in girl wrote on Sep 28, 2007 3:39 PM:

" Because he was from the CHI everyone is scared. C mon we got a million gangs in indiana, same gangs that are in IL just different sides.. Get over it the dude has to be buried somewhere.. Let me guess if it was in EC or HMD no one would cancell those schools.. Munster is getting just as bad as everywhere else realize it!!! "

Softball Dad wrote on Sep 28, 2007 3:39 PM:

" What about all the kids who play softball and baseball at the community park? Do we have to fear for their safety? I applaud the Munster Police for their pro-active approach and I expect to see a police presence at the park this weekend. "

St. Tom Parishioner wrote on Sep 28, 2007 3:27 PM:

" I commend Fr. Mike Yadron & Principal Chet Nordyke for the actions they took to protect the children of St. Thomas More by calling off activities & school. They have my full support! It is a shame that we as taxpayers have to pay for all the extra police presence to protect our community from possible gang retaliation. Shame on you Burns-Kish!!! "

to the idiots in munster wrote on Sep 28, 2007 3:25 PM:

" Hey munster isn't the stuck up rich town like it used to be. It is a funeral get over it. The cops don't need to be all over there they need to figure out who killed my friend wayne and ripped his insides out of him. Do real police work "

Is Munster like the Paris Hilton of cities...can't be touched??? Get serious wrote on Sep 28, 2007 3:20 PM:

" Some of you people are ignorant. Mad because a funeral is being held in Munster? Get serious. Munster is NOT filled with a city of angels trust me. They just overshadow it. Blaming Burns & Kish...how ridiculous. Business is business. It's a funeral home and the boy is dead. So just because he's a gang banger Munster doesn't want him in their city. Well to MUNSTER residence, grow the hell up. Surrounding cities deal with it daily. What makes your city any better than anybody else? That's your problem, you think you're above everyone else because you live in that neighborhood well guess what? Gangs, drugs and violence is everywhere including your "precious" city. Hell who do you think all of the surrounding thugs and gang bangers get their dope from..."Upper class, Munster low key THUGS!" Munster residence just BEHEAD their parents. That's an everyday norm! Closing school because of a funeral. Absurd. Should the surrounding houses have evacuated too? What about the hospital? Close that down too right? Judge lest ye be judged. "

TO: Ray Gorak, FROM: Dayanara Villarreal wrote on Sep 28, 2007 3:19 PM:

" That was a very ignorant comment you wrote. How about writing this instead . . . "Once again gangs of ALL races are ruining our community!" Because believe me there are PLENTY of WHITE gang members around which include the KKK!! As a matter of fact, whites are members of the LATIN Dragons, LATIN Kings, etc. also! Try not to choke on your words now and don't expect a response to YOU or anyone else regarding this statement. God bless. "

I dont blame them, It's a good idea. . . . wrote on Sep 28, 2007 3:04 PM:

" It is NOT the fear of Rosalio or SOME of those attending, it is the fear of the other gang members; Dragons, Kings, whomever feels that they have to retaliate or take advantage of the situation. The mother says his friends have children, but do you honestly think that these THUGS care!?!? NO THEY DON'T!! Because they don't care about themselves!! IF they want to go disrupt a funeral with violence, they will NOT CARE who is there, they will just react. They are in a never-ending war; a senseless war and unfortunately, they will do what they want to do, whenever, however, and wherever. And it's NOT just in that area/school, it's ANY school that harbors wanna-bes and actual gang members. GOD BLESS EVERYONE! "

Boycott Burns Kish wrote on Sep 28, 2007 2:49 PM:

" All this will be on Channel 7, I saw the trucks. The DQ and the Subway were closed because of this. I hope they all sue that greedy funeral home for the money they lost this weekend. "

Wake up people !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wrote on Sep 28, 2007 2:43 PM:

" I’m quite amazed at the responses posted online. Fear mongering is alive and well in the town of Munster. The dirty little secret is that this individual or any other purveyor of illicit substances would be out of business if not for the Caucasian youth of Munster. Demonizing this individual allows the parents of these drug consumers to lay blame else where. Its not little “Johnny or Sue’s” fault they smoke crack it’s an evil Mexican drug dealer from Chicago corrupting our white youth. Wake up people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

To:Mom of St. Thom student wrote on Sep 28, 2007 2:43 PM:

" You can't be serious? Frightening enough you probably are. She has the right to choose where ever she wants for the funeral service whether you like it or not. Burns-Kish has a right not to deny them. Quit acting like your town is so darn good that funerals can't even be held there. I am not for the deceased for the record, but his mom does have rights. No one needs your or the stupid town's opinion. Get a gun if you are so scared. You guys have to be the biggest cowards I know. You guys are so blind. Do you even have any idea how many gang bangers and drug dealers there are in Munster? You would be surprised. The difference is that mommy and daddy are rich and they can cover it easier. Get off your high horses already. You Munster people make me sick. What's even worse is the fact that you are a parent. Man, I hate to see how your children become. This worse is, is that it wouldn't be their fault...they are taught ignorance but in your case, you are just handing out stupidity. "

sir knight wrote on Sep 28, 2007 2:37 PM:

" Thank you Fr. Mike for taking steps to protect our parish family and Munster citizens. It is a shame that is happening in our community. "

Shame on you NWI.times wrote on Sep 28, 2007 2:37 PM:

" The obituary states that "funeral services will be private"......Now everyone knows the specifics...dates, location, etc. of the wake and funeral. You just set us all up for trouble! "

Munster Tax Payer wrote on Sep 28, 2007 2:34 PM:

" Did someone forget to tell the family & Burns Kish that the Munster dump closed over a year ago? Take your trash elsewhere. "

Is this really a story? wrote on Sep 28, 2007 2:08 PM:

" A gang-affiliated drug dealer being waked next to a school who’s parking lot is shared by the funeral home that the kids use for recess. Calling off school for because of concerns of posible trouble. Seams that the school is doing the job of looking out for the kids like it should! What problem does your paper have that it thinks the need this story? "

D Chicago wrote on Sep 28, 2007 1:51 PM:

" Wow. I never realized how exclusive Munster is. I wonder if they do that for every dangerous criminal who dies in Munster (and there are a variety of murderers, drug dealers and robbers in Munster too) or is it reserved for only the "street gang" criminals. Give me a break. "

Melissa wrote on Sep 28, 2007 1:36 PM:

" I can't believe that this was published in the paper! Can you imagine the pain the family is going through and then being harassed by the news. I am embarassed to be a resident of Munster. My greatest regards to the family and friends, I can't imagine. "

Long-time Munster resident/parent wrote on Sep 28, 2007 1:32 PM:

" Don't blame Burns/Kish. People from all walks of life die. They povide a service that most of us will need someday. It was the family that chose to have the wake at Burns/Kish in Munster. I feel that Burns/Kish would have been wrong if they had denied the family's request, and probably would have been sued for discrimination. As for the danger, it is very real. My family and I will avoid the intersection of Ridge Road and Calumet Avenue until the funeral is over. My guess is that several of the people attending the wake/funeral have warrants out for their arrest. Hopefully, The Munster Police will be on their toes and take a few more "undesirables" off our streets. I just hope that there is plenty of room for "guests" at the Munster Jail! "

Melissa wrote on Sep 28, 2007 1:31 PM:

" I think that this is ridiculous. The town is hyping this up to something that it shouldn't be. Let the family mourn. Can you imagine if you were in their shoes! "

Apple doesn't fall far from the tree wrote on Sep 28, 2007 1:25 PM:

" Figures how Rincon grew up joining a gang and having no respect for the police, as his mother continues to make excuses for his ridiculous and dangerous actions and shows no respect for the police herself. The police have a right to defend the citizens who choose to live their lives in an honest way instead of dealing drugs or attempting to run over police officers. "

Judy S wrote on Sep 28, 2007 1:21 PM:

" It's a shame that the community would be outraged at a family in mourning trying to bury their loved one. All greiving families deserve respect and privacy! Don't punish the family for acts they had no control over. "

what happend wrote on Sep 28, 2007 1:09 PM:

" whats wrong with the blog "

Shame on you,,, wrote on Sep 28, 2007 1:04 PM:

" Shame on Burns Kisch for bring these elements into our community! "

Concerned wrote on Sep 28, 2007 12:56 PM:

" My heart goes out to Sars Rincon for the loss of her son. It happens all to frequently these days. But the plain fact is your son WAS an animal. He tried to run down a local officer before this incident. Don't you think the DEA knew of this before trying to apprehend him in the incident that took his life? If I'm an officer and see a suspects car coming at me, you can bet your bottom dollar I'm shooting. As far as Munster closing schools & their related activites I don't blame them. Gang members have no respect for anyone. That includes his friends who have children. "

Once Again wrote on Sep 28, 2007 12:34 PM:

" There are suppose to be 62 responses to this article. And all I can get is DB Error: Unknown error... But I sure can look at the DEA 200 or so comments..Once again the bad guys get the bad rap but common people like myself can see right through your article..One sided as usual... "

Good job wrote on Sep 28, 2007 12:32 PM:

" This is one of the intimidation factors the gangs like to use (Fear). A Gang will not dis a fellow member at a funeral. Afterwards and not at the same location then they may have issues. My opinion, good job feds. Keep the pressure on. "

M wrote on Sep 28, 2007 12:30 PM:

" I think that officials needed to take every measure necessary to remove school aged children from potential gang initiated retaliation. "

I dont blame them, It's a good idea. . . . wrote on Sep 28, 2007 12:30 PM:

" It is NOT the fear of Rosalio or SOME of those attending, it is the fear of the other gang members; Dragons, Kings, whomever feels that they have to retaliate or take advantage of the situation. The mother says his friends have children, but do you honestly think that these THUGS care!?!? NO THEY DON'T!! Because they don't care about themselves!! IF they want to go disrupt a funeral with violence, they will NOT CARE who is there, they will just react. They are in a never ending war, a senseless war and unfortunately, they will do what they want to do, whenever, however, and wherever. And it's NOT just in that area/school, it's ANY school that harbors wanna-bes and actual gang members. GOD BLESS EVERYONE! "

michael wrote on Sep 28, 2007 12:11 PM:

" he was a good man and took care of people in need he had a good heart i dont know why the police looked at him as a bad man everybody who knew him knew he was a good man we will all miss him R.I.P "

Smart School wrote on Sep 28, 2007 12:01 PM:

" Let's see gang-affiliated drug dealer being waked next to a private school. Private school cancels classes. Is the times trying to make the Private school look bad? If I had a child going there I would thank them for doing what they are paid to do. Looking out for the welfare of my child. "

Thank You wrote on Sep 28, 2007 12:00 PM:

" Let's see gang-affiliated drug dealer being waked next to a private school. Private school cancels classes. Is the times trying to make the Private school look bad? If I had a child going there I would thank them for doing what they are paid to do. Looking out for the welfare of my child. "

what's the problem wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:57 AM:

" Let's see gang-affiliated drug dealer being waked next to a private school. Private school cancels classes. Is the times trying to make the Private school look bad? If I had a child going there I would thank them for doing what they are paid to do. Looking out for the welfare of my child. "

wow wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:55 AM:

" I wonder why all the comments are gone "

Thanks wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:54 AM:

" Thanks to all of you Now every one knows where my boy is being laid out at.what are you people thinking "

Munster Resident wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:53 AM:

" We have the right to know what is going on in our town and to take what ever precautions we feel necessary. I feel for Rincon's family but why not lay him to rest in your neighborhood? "

God be with you wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:49 AM:

" My deepest sympathy to his mother, I can't even imagine the pain that she is going through. I believe the closing of School is the best decision that they can make, we need to protect our children, and this has nothing to do with our Christian life, this is just "to be safe than sorry". In regards to the Guy, hope He finds forgiveness from God for the danger He caused in this life. We need to start praying to God to give us guidence to make this world a better place to live. "

Thank Goodness! wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:47 AM:

" I got the voicemail yesterday from Munster Schools. I'm glad they are taking a proactive approach to this. The mother of this son may say "he's a good boy", but he was in a gang and there could be retaliation. "

HMD wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:34 AM:

" I understand why Munster canceled everything. I understand that everybody has to the right be buried but, Why Munster. These GANGBANGERS do not care about anybody else. Way to go Munster and taken a stand. Also this family does not care about the will being of anybody else. Oh well another dope pusher and gang banger bits the dust. "

Person with Common Sense wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:31 AM:

" Although it sounds like he was not an "ideal" citizen, he has the right to be buried. I agree with St. Thomas closing it's doors on Monday, but residents of Munster are worrying too much of it being a war zone. This is a funeral and wake, if you have any common sense, you know nothing happens at these events besides the deceased getting buried. "

Munster resident wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:31 AM:

" I wonder why Burns Kish would have a funeral for known drug dealer. Let them have the funeral in Hammond where his family is from. Maybe they just liked the idea of being paid "cash" even though it's dirty money instead of having to wait for an insurance policy to come through for payment. "

To: concerned parent wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:25 AM:

" Ok so now you are not going to leave your house and drive down calumet or ridge? Give me a break..do you not think this kind of things happen everywhere..get out of your bubble...GANGS AND VIOLENCE ARE ALL AROUND YOU!!!...You could be driving down the street next to a gang member and if he happens to see a rival gang member he could decide to shoot and it could be anywhere..believe me they leave their house and drive all around. It might even be your neighbor...these people are ridiculous..I understand taking precautions for your kids but YOU LIVE IN NORTHWEST INDIANA...MOVE OUT! I have two kids and I am in the process of moving..get real..the gangs arent going no where...you have to leave to get away from them..you think just because they see a "WELCOME TO MUNSTER" sign they are going to get scared and bust out a U-Turn and head the other direction.....YEAH RIGHT! "

munster is lame. wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:22 AM:

" You Munster people make me sick! You think that you guys are so perfect, well think again! You guys have gansters too! AND IT'S THE TRUTH!!! You shouldn't have to be "afraid" of what kind of crowd a funeral will bring in. It's one freakin day!!! It's stories like these that are out in the newspapers that will hurt Munster!!! It shows how ignorant you guys REALLY are!!! "

im a parent wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:22 AM:

" IM A PARENT AND KNOW WHAT IT IS TO LOVE MY CHILD. JUST LIKE YOU, AND YOUR PARENTS, AND GRANDPARENTS, KNOW WHAT IT IS TO LOVE YOUR CHILD. JUST LIKE HIS MOTHER KNOWS HOW IT IS TO LOVE YOUR CHILD. SHE LOST HER BABY. MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO HER AND HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS. SOME OF THE COMMENTS IN HERE MAKE ME VERY ANGRY. GOOD OR BAD CHOICES IN LIFE EVERYONE DOES WRONG. WHAT IF THAT WAS YOUR CHILD? "

So now the kids can run the streets? wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:21 AM:

" So why is school cancelled? Because people will be mourning the loss of a human being? Who cares what he was in this world he is facing God's wrath now. Let his family mourn him without your rude judgements! So now that kids have a day off school they're gonna be driving around with their friends. You think that every kid driving around is avoiding that area? Hell no! Now that its become such a big deal their curiosity will have them driving by to see the 'gang bangers'. So if there is such a 'threat' wouldnt the kids be safer in a class room rather than running the streets? "

St. Thomas Moore Is Ignorant wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:18 AM:

" I must say, they should be shut down for stupidity, it's good to know that someone dies and they don't care, obviously they don't need to say they believe in God becuase they don't. Foolish morons. "

Amber wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:17 AM:

" I'm sure all you munster yuppies are perfect,let me remind you, you live in northwest indiana along with the rest of us. What makes you think that just because you reside in Munster that you do no wrong. Let's not forget the violence that does happen there also. What was it like 5 months or so ago where that man was murdered in munster and was gutted? Get real, Northwest Indiana is full of crime and gangs and if you believe that none of that takes place in munster you're really niave...start giving people drug tests and do background checks. Let this family bury their son in peace and leave them alone. They're not trying to cause any problems all they want to do is bury thier son! What if it was your child? You can't control what your child becomes, you can only hope they choose a good path and follow it. As family you stick by your kids and you see the best in them when no one else does and that is what that mother is expressing. He's her son, let her bury him without you yuppies shutting down the down,wake up people this isnt Kansas!!!! "

Give me a break wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:15 AM:

" I’m quite amazed at the responses posted online. Fear mongering is alive and well in the town of Munster. The dirty little secret is that this individual or any other purveyor of illicit substances would be out of business if not for the Caucasian youth of Munster. Demonizing this individual allows the parents of these drug consumers to lay blame else where. Its not little “Johnny or Sue’s” fault they smoke crack it’s an evil Mexican drug dealer from Chicago corrupting our white youth. "

GMV and RAY GORAK wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:11 AM:

" Oh please, my son was allowed and went to Dairy Queen in Munster at 2:45 this past Thursday. Not that it's any of your business but he was there with his friends. I'm not one of those parents who turn a blind eye to everything he does. I didn't live a shaltered life so I got stop the game miles away. Can it be you have a problem with Munster people and their kids? Our kids are the same as any other kid from any other town with the only exception being that outsiders see them as spoiled little rich kids. As for Hispanic Gangs ruining our community, let me share a secret with you, it's not only Hispanics. So don't turn your back because you could be living next door to one or a wanna be, which is worse? "

Munster resident wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:03 AM:

" Being a resident of Munster for the past 30 years, I commend the school system to protecting our kids first! When I arrived at home yesterday there was a voice message from the school town of Munster informing us of the high police presense that will take place at the wake and funeral. I admire them of keeping us informed so we can avoid that area and tell our children to avoid that area. Munster residence move there to get away from the majority of just those problems. Yes there are and always will be problems but not to the extent of the young man that was involved in and we would like to keep it that way. I think Burns-Kish should pick up the tab for all the OT the police departments are going to have to pay for who can then bill it to the family of the so called "good boy". Maybe if the mother would have been more involved in her son's life when he was younger and not in denial, we wouldn't be going through this now. "

Munster wrote on Sep 28, 2007 11:02 AM:

" This is the second gang related wake service this year at Burns-Kish. The last one was in the Spring which caused problems for local businesses, some which closed during the wake. This caution comes from the Munster police department. They have alerted St. Thomas More as well as area businesses. I would hate to see an innocent bystander hurt because of senseless gang activity. This caution is appropriate. In this case the gang has promised retaliation towards the police since their gang banger friend was killed by the police. It is not the deceased I'm worried about, it is the gang thugs and criminals that are his friends who will be visiting our town. Why does it have to be a 2 day wake?? This is putting a chokehold on out town for 4 days!!! What is the matter with Burns-Kish?? They have a location in Hammond which is not next door to an elementary school, or they could simply decline the business. The last wake in the Spring was a circus!! They must really need the business but I'm afraid it is going to cost them dearly. "

To "Highland Resident" wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:55 AM:

" Ok, well then let's move the whole thing to your town, near you and your kids. "

Parent wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:55 AM:

" I am a resident of Hammond and send my child to St. Thomas More. I am not rich; I am only providing the best possible education for my child. St. Thomas More is doing what was instructed by them to do by its town officials. I am glad they handled things the way they did. I would not want my child in school on Monday (having to go to recess, etc.). In regards to that comment, "if people are from Hammond, why not use the Hammond Kish facility?" Again, I am a Hammond resident - E.C. native (Hispanic and with a career), and am electing to send my child to a Catholic School. In regards to Mr. Gorak's comment, it is not only the Hispanics who are endangering our communities...it is all. Gangs exist in East Chicago, Hammond, Highland, and even Munster. We, at time, just prefer to put a blind fold on. And with all due respect to Mrs. Rincon's loss, my prayers are with you and your family. "

Mad in Munster wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:53 AM:

" I sure hope someone prints out these comments and mails them to Kish, so he can know the "right to be buried" does not out weigh the right for kids to be safe. He has other locations, why pick the one RIGHT BY A SCHOOL. "

A mother knows her son- Shame on all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:53 AM:

" First of all this is a family who has lost a loved one. Do you know what it's like to lose a child reguardless of age? Do you know what it's like to lose a father? Brother? Sister? I suggest you keep your hateful remarks to yourself until you've walk the line that this family has too. No one deserves to be treated like that. There is more to this story that is not being told and who will the family be able to turn to? The cops? I think not!!!! To the family of Rosalio Rincon my deepest sympathy to all of you. You will have to battle each and everyday of the rest of your lives but I know what your going through, your not alone may God keep your entire family safe from harm and remember the wonderful times you've had with your loved one that has been taken from you before his time. He'll always protect you and will always be with you...PLEASE REMEMBER THAT!!!!!!!! "

Mom of St. Tom's Student wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:51 AM:

" Common sense needs to be brought to attention to the people who see no harm in allowing Burns-Kish to hold this visitation and funeral? Why didn't the mother and family of the deceased go to their local funeral home? Why didn't they have the "private" service held close to his family and friends rather than bringing it miles from where he lived? Obviously the family has foreseen a problem with having the visitation and funeral at their local funeral home.Burns-Kish has no regard for its neighbors or community regarding this incident. Precaution is warranted here. "

Tim wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:50 AM:

" To the person who said we should pass more judgment on people and we should vote them off our "island" because they didn't want to follow "our" moral code. What you describe is not America. In fact it's anti-American. Some might say what you are preaching is treason. Maybe we should vote you off this plane of existance? "

sick of all the low lifes wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:50 AM:

" I dont blame any one of the Munster residents, we work hard to have a beautiful home and live somewhere nice, we dont want thugs in our neghiboorhood, even if it is for a day. "

Gangs are dictating to us wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:47 AM:

" To me this is telling the gangs that they are having there way and putting fear in people. I understand wanting to protect your children, I have three of my own and a granddaughter, but if we continue to give into the fear of all these thugs dead or alive, then they have won. It is time the Police,Government Authorities,families, etc. take back our cities and towns.The mother may not want to believe her child was a ganster, but facts state he was. So should we stop more things like,going to parks,movies,shopping, etc. because of these thugs? NOT ME! They do not run my life dead or alive! "

Sick of it wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:39 AM:

" Sorry Mother ,...your kid was an animal who preyed on the weak. "

Responsive wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:37 AM:

" To GMV. Go back and read what your wrote. Your giving peace yet you sit and judge the children of other residents based on what you observe in the area? Time for a bible re-read. Religion if full of hypocrites. "

Grow up wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:36 AM:

" You can't always blame the parent for the action or mistakes they're children make. All you can do is raise them the right way and hope that they make the right decisions. People in this society are so quick to judge. I would be careful with what you say because, it may be your child next joining a gang or selling drugs. And you will too stand by the child the you gave birth too. Only God can be the judge of this person. Also I'm not a family member or a friend of the young man just a reader. Don't know the man at all. "

Mad in Munster wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:35 AM:

" St. Toms had to cancel two charity events because of this low life. Why should they financially suffer because all Kish wants to do is make money no matter where it comes from. Lets see him donate some of this dirty money to the Church? Not a chance. I hope the police check they money for drug residue and seize it. "

Just Simply Concerned wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:34 AM:

" You all can go back and forth on this till your blue in the face. Some people knew him, some people are assuming. Whatever the case maybe, people are always entitled to be concerned and to take precaution. We do not know all the facts, some of us do not know the family, but based on what is being put out there, we need to react...just in case. Maybe he wan't a gang member, maybe he just had friends that were. In that case, if someone from a revival gang is aware of that, they now know where this person is being waked and with that, know where all his "friends" will be. Hmmm...there is a thought. All your enemies in the same place at the same time. If you have not learned anything as of late in the world, people are capable of doing anything at ANY time. There is no reason to rant about what other people kids are doing and calling them out for not being perfect. Nobody is perfect. So instead of ripping people for their opinions, open your heart and soul and better yet, your bible and pray for them instead. "

Parent wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:32 AM:

" As a parent, I don't have to judge others. I do have the right to protect my own children. I also have the right not to use Burns-Kish funeral home in the future. "

Safe Kids wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:22 AM:

" yes the war is in Iraq, but the damn gang bangers are here. and if they are comming to(make a statement) they just shoot, not really caring where or who they kill, I say better safe then sorry! I'd keep my kids home. "

GMV wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:21 AM:

" All these people judging the mom well Listen Munster parents Your kids are not angels. Ever pass by the Dairy Queeen at 2:45pm Your angels aren't behavin either! Don't cast stones because your kids and grandkids will surprise you. You don't know what your kids are doing. Your kids will get drugs from some else. Leave the funeral place alone aging stop judging. All you are mean spirited GOD is watching you too!Peace be With YOU! "

Give Me A Break wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:19 AM:

" Lets put everyone on EDGE and cancel school and shut down roads, because of a man like this. Wake up and smell the COFFEE PEOPLE!!! There is violence no matter where you go or live. There are DRUGS no matter where you go or live!!! It's a fact and when something like this is taking place in your community...you JUDGE PEOPLE.....open up your eyes and take a look....no matter where you are things like this will happen....but since it was in the paper....you are in an up roar!!! Move on with......let these people grieve. This is a human...whether he was good or bad.....I'm sure he has met his maker. "

To: "Highland resident" wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:10 AM:

" The problem with our society is that we DON'T judge others enough! We look at our gang-banging, drug-dealing, criminal neighbors and think "not my problem." People are too scared to make a phone call and report suspicious behavior before something happens directly to them. The fact of the matter is, if more people in our society put the mark of shame into those who don't want to subscribe to our moral code, we wouldn't have the problems of drugs, guns, gangs, and crime! We need to stop trying to see the good in everyone, realize that some people are just evil, and vote them off the island! The U.S. would be a better place without those who can't abide by our rules! "

Mad in Munster wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:09 AM:

" I'm sick of everyone saying he was a "nice guy" do nice guys deal drugs and try to run over cops? Do nice guys put the safety of children in danger? I hope the people of Munster remember how much Burns Kish cares about them and their safety. This isn't the FIRST gang funeral they've held. "

Better Safe tha Sorry. wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:08 AM:

" I agree with the church. I hate to see anyone get shot because the dope gangbangers. It don't matter if you print bright idea comment they still belong to a gang and will be to by others from friends and other gangs eill find out. GEEZ.. Good thing 1 less scum off the street.. "

To "bright idea" wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:05 AM:

" Actually, my guess is that the Munster PD, and the schools wanted this publicized so that the gang-bangers who want to attend will know this will be carefully watched by the police. I hope the cops are out in force pulling over every car with a broken tail light, windows that are tinted too dark, or thumping bass. Let the lowlifes know that they aren't welcome in Munster and won't be tolerated. As for the administration of St. Tom's, I'm sure there would have been pressure from parents to shut the school down once news about this funeral got around. The Munster schools don't have the luxury of cancelling school because of this. Of course, WWMS is quite a ways away from the funeral home; St. Tom's is right next door.... "

Where's Iraq? wrote on Sep 28, 2007 9:44 AM:

" Well, isn't St. Thomas Moore sending a pleasant message to it's congregation and the surrounding community!? Run and hide there are bad elements in the neighborhood! And i thought that the real threats were overseas, who knew? "

munster resident wrote on Sep 28, 2007 9:41 AM:

" give me a break i knew the guy personally and was shocked to recieve that phone call. i can guarantee nothing will happen let him be and be buried in peace without people thinking hes a heartless beast. my heart goes out to his mother and family. may he rest in peace. god have mercy on your soul. "

Frank S. wrote on Sep 28, 2007 9:40 AM:

" If these people are from Hammond, why didn't Burns Kish use their Hammond facility ? "

Mad in Munster wrote on Sep 28, 2007 9:28 AM:

" Burns Kish has shown that all they care about is money. The quote in the paper was so funny "we didn't know" well apparently they don't read the paper, and saw nothing unusual about a young body riddled with bullets coming in to be dressed. Enjoy your 30 pieces of silver Burns Kish. "

Kat wrote on Sep 28, 2007 9:27 AM:

" This is absolutely ridiculous. If the person was killed by a rival gang member... then worry. He was killed by the DEA, one of the good guys. There will be no violence. He's a human being that deserves a respectful funeral. There will be no shootings in the parking lot. The kids at St. Tom's would be safe. If worried, keep them inside and guard the building. But don't be ignorant and scare everyone in the town of Munster. "

Ray Gorak wrote on Sep 28, 2007 9:22 AM:

" Once again hispanic gangs are ruining our community. When will mother's wake up to the fact that their so-called good kids are really gang bangers and potential cop killers. Parents should be held responsible for their children's actions. Why should 99% of the students at St.Thomas More suffer the loss of their activities because one narcotic user decides to go nuts. "

bright idea wrote on Sep 28, 2007 9:18 AM:

" i suggest that if u don't want any kind of problems at his funeral. Don't print the location of the funeral for every one of his rivals to see. "

Highland Resident wrote on Sep 28, 2007 9:16 AM:

" Munster needs to relax! Lord only knows how many gang members live in their town. And they don't even know it. I don't think they need to shut down the schools in a situation like this. Gang meembers always hold wakes& funerals in different cities and they don't shut down the whole town. I see the precaution like lock down the school while wake & funeral. Let the children know they ae safe don't scare them. Also have some respect for the mother regardless if her son was a gang member he still was her son. And if Munster is where they chose to have the wake she should be able to do so. Without people judging her! "

concerned parent wrote on Sep 28, 2007 9:13 AM:

" This is ridiculous.. Why are our kids & lives being upset & endangered b/c Burns-Kish wants to make a buck. How do I explain to my kids that they don't have school b/c of a funeral? And we can't go anywhere near Calumet and Ridge all weekend b/c we may drive into a gang war. Thanks Tim Kish..... You are a stand up guy. Maybe you can take a vacation with the money you make. "

Mom of two. wrote on Sep 28, 2007 9:01 AM:

" A man with a "good heart" would not choose to put others lives at risk and would not participate "in the lifestyle" if he really cared about his child. Maybe his mother should have paid a liitle more attention to what her son was doing and been a more active participant in his life. "

Mother of two wrote on Sep 28, 2007 8:49 AM:

" As a mother of two children, I support Munster's caution and police presence. It is a shame that it had to be this way, however, that is a person who could have sold drugs to my children someday. Did this "good person and son" intend on giving drugs to his own son? His mother ought to be ashamed. Instead she wants us to feel he was a victim? God is on our side and did us a favor. "

Kathy wrote on Sep 28, 2007 8:36 AM:

" I think this headline and article will cause hard feelings from the family and friends and a possibly dangerous situation. It should have been kept low-key to inform but not to incite. "

He was not a monster? wrote on Sep 28, 2007 8:27 AM:

" here is another case of a mother standing up for her worthless son. One less person we will have to worry about. Pretty soon he will be forgotten about and his name will never be mentioned again. Good riddens. "

minda wrote on Sep 28, 2007 7:36 AM:

" hurray for saint thomas, are kids need to be protected "

Tracey wrote on Sep 28, 2007 7:32 AM:

" What message are they sending to the children? Where is their FAITH? All the praying? Who initiated this nonsense? Is this behavior a part of education taught and learned? Keep the Faith Rincon family! "

Sad, but true wrote on Sep 28, 2007 7:29 AM:

" I'm sorry for the families loss, but good hearted people don't deal drugs or try to run police officers down. I think they should have takin their business to another town. I grew up with drug dealers and gangs constent fighting in my neighborhood and it's not pretty. I understand this man needs to be buried but it can turn dangerous, who's to say his gang rivals will not show up to his funeral? It's happened. "

Ms. Munster wrote on Sep 28, 2007 7:22 AM:

" St. Thomas More made the right decision. We are all disappointed in Burns-Kish for putting our children in harms way. Burns-Kish is obviously more interested in money that people's safety. Rincon isn't from Munster, why have his services here? He tried to kill more than one police officer. The School Town of Munster should also cancel classes, obviously they are concerned too or they wouldn't have left messages on answering machines. Munster is a quiet, safe community and we the citizens would like to keep it this way. Keep the gang members out!!!! Burns-Kish out to be ashamed of themselves!!!! "

A concerned parent wrote on Sep 28, 2007 7:15 AM:

" I think its riduculous for someone to state that there is nothing to fear. I have a daughter that goes to St. Paul and there is no way she will be attending today or Monday. Apparently the police arent the only ones who "dont know this man", because things in his personal life are what got him where he is. I am sorry for his family but they are foolish to ignore the potential for danger in this situation. "

Give me a break Burns-Kish wrote on Sep 28, 2007 6:39 AM:

" Your funeral home has become the choice service provider for gang members that prey upon our community. Your claims of ignorance are an insult to the public and your motivations are obviously fueled by greed. You invite danger to our community and as a result you have lost my respect and any future business. "

Better Safe tha Sorry. wrote on Sep 28, 2007 6:18 AM:

" The guy tryed to killing a cop and he belonged to the Dragon dope gang. He deserve what he got and the church is protecting our INNOCENT children citizens.The gangbangers act stupid and shoot kids because there stupid.Good for the church for being careful. To the funeral home just throw him in the dump down the street!! "

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