Jeni Stepanek Remembers Her Son, Child Poet Mattie Stepanek
Friday 10th of September 2010 12:56:43 AM
Posted by admin / Under Mattie Moss Clark
Aired October 1, 2005 - 21:00 ET THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. LARRY KING, HOST: Tonight, Jeni Stepanek -- her unforgettable, inspirational son Mattie Stepanek, the best-selling poet and peacemaker, died in her arms last year before he could even turn 14. She's keeping his legacy alive. Plus, gorgeous exercise guru Denise Austin says you can eat carbs and lose weight. All that and lots more, next on LARRY KING LIVE. (BEGIN INTERVIEW) Great pleasure to welcome to LARRY KING LIVE a good friend, great lady --...
Student Accuses School of Forcing Him to Dress as Female
Friday 10th of September 2010 12:56:43 AM
Posted by admin / Under Mattie Moss Clark
| Pittsylvania Co., VA - A Pittsylvania County school is being sued, accused of forcing a young boy to dress like a girl. The Twin Springs Elementary student claims school officials made him wear red fingernail polish, red lipstick and a hairbow, while attending classes. The 5th grader says he was required to be referred to as "Mattie the new student." According to court documents, school officials deny all charges. We'll have much more on this story on the Night Team. |
MEMORIES, JOKES AND RESPECT MARK FUNERAL SERVICE FOR 13 YEAR OLD MATTIE STEPANEK
Friday 10th of September 2010 12:56:43 AM
Posted by admin / Under Mattie Moss Clark
| Poet, peacemaker and precocious teen Mattie J.T. Stepanek was laid to rest in Maryland today in a ceremony befitting an icon, while people across the nation continued to pay tribute and celebrate the 13-year-old MDA National Goodwill Ambassador’s remarkable life and spirit. Celebrities, Mattie’s friends and loved ones, and other admirers made up the thousands who gathered at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church in Wheaton, Md., to remember, honor and laugh at memories of Mattie, who wowed the world with his message of peace, hope and courage. Former President Jimmy Carter delivered the eulogy for Mattie, with whom he’d enjoyed... |




Share this!