Happy 25 birthday Jessie Simpson!
The Kamloops man celebrates his birthday today, and for the first time since he was brutally attacked with a metal baseball bat Jessie will be able to celebrate his birthday on Sunday with friends and family at home.
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JessieB次元官网网址檚 mother Sue said it was a little worrisome when he contracted COVID-19 that the party would have to be cancelled.
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Sue says Jessie is doing well now and looking forward to his party on Sunday (July 31).
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The party is open to the public from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 7106 Savona Access Road, Savona if anyone would like to celebrate with the family.
For anyone wanting to send birthday messages, Sue says she reads every card to Jessie. Birthday wishes can be mailed to: Jessie Simpson PO BOX 233 Savona B.C. V0K 2J0.
JessieB次元官网网址檚 brain injury prevents him from understanding that time has passed since the attack on June 19, 2016.
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Simpson expressed her gratitude for all those who have supported them, saying Jessie wouldnB次元官网网址檛 be where he is today without the community that rallied around them.
Kristopher Teichrieb pleaded guilty in 2018 to aggravated assault and was handed a seven-year prison sentence. Teichrieb was also ordered in February 2021 to pay $6.9 million in damages to Jessie.
The page to support Jessie and his family remains active and donations continue to come in to assist with medical and travel costs. Sue said the biggest need right now is a proper medical bed for Jessie.
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