No Interview This Anniversary ?

[faithlilly]

Four days have now passed since the Sun ran with the story as noted in the opening post.  To date it seems no-one else has bothered.  False news? or the Sun being at least four days ahead of the pack? or the sceptics having their wish granted that the main stream media are bored at last and will print no more?

Obviously in my opinion, Kate and Gerry would not be discussing the present police investigation under any circumstances and every aspect of their lives must be centred on that at the moment.

So what else is there to say in an interview which hasn't been said before?  Or what questions based on prior knowledge might now be prejudicial to Madeleine's case if answered or not answered in accordance with Kate and Gerry's current knowledge? 
Bearing in mind they are being kept fully informed of developments.

My heart went out to Katrice Lee's mother, Sharon, who in my opinion spoke for all the others as she told The Sun that Katrice was ‘gone in a matter of seconds’ and describing her life since as:‘It’s living a nightmare that you never wake up from'.

If anyone is disappointed that Kate and Gerry apparently won't be giving an interview this anniversary of Madeleine's disappearance they will be able to get a measure of the despair they may be feeling if they read Sharon Lee's thoughts on the lifetime she has missed with her daughter Katrice and as the police make another attempt to find out what happened to her, as follows ...

‘Nearly 37 years ago we became members of an exclusive club we didn’t ask for membership of – we became parents of a missing daughter.

‘I would dearly love to be able to revoke that membership. although I would like a fairytale ending to our story, I fully appreciate that might not be.

‘But at the end of the day, we will have closure and any emotions that come from that closure we will learn to live with and deal with as we have for the past nearly 37 years.

‘The next five weeks is a double-edged sword for us as a family.

‘We desperately want Katrice to be found but we also know that if anything is discovered during this search then my daughter’s (life) would have been ended in very unsavoury circumstances. That’s another emotion we have learn to live with.’  Sharon Lee
https://www.pressreader.com/uk/scottish-daily-mail/20180501/282033327814498

It is not the exclusive club, as described above, membership of which we would be envious.  Which in my opinion makes any speculation regarding the interaction with the media unknown territory to those of us blessed never to have known the experience of reliance on it to promote our child's case.

In my opinion whatever action Kate and Gerry may take is for them and them alone to decide and one can only wonder at the criticism being directed at them particularly as it is said accurately or not, that they may be acting on police advice.

You have to wonder though....why now ? Every year since 2012 they have given an interview on the anniversary while the investigation trundled on. Every year they have said in that interview that they can't discuss any specific details about the investigation....why couldn't they simply say that this year ? If, and it is a big if, the Met have asked the parents not to do an interview what are the reasons behind that request because I don't think for one minute it's because they may let something slip about the investigation ?

[Brietta]

You have to wonder though....why now ? Every year since 2012 they have given an interview on the anniversary while the investigation trundled on. Every year they have said in that interview that they can't discuss any specific details about the investigation....why couldn't they simply say that this year ? If, and it is a big if, the Met have asked the parents not to do an interview what are the reasons behind that request because I don't think for one minute it's because they may let something slip about the investigation ?

With all due respect ... I don't have to wonder anything at all.  It is not for me or anyone else in my opinion, to intrude into alleged decisions taken in conjunction with alleged police advice to speculate on alleged decisions made by two sentient adults whose business is none of my concern.

As Sharon Lee so eloquently pointed out she and her family "became members of an exclusive club we didn’t ask for membership of".  I understand precisely what she means by that.

[faithlilly]

With all due respect ... I don't have to wonder anything at all.  It is not for me or anyone else in my opinion, to intrude into alleged decisions taken in conjunction with alleged police advice to speculate on alleged decisions made by two sentient adults whose business is none of my concern.

As Sharon Lee so eloquently pointed out she and her family "became members of an exclusive club we didn’t ask for membership of".  I understand precisely what she means by that.

Excellent that you have taken the decision not to wonder but please afford the rest of the forum the freedom to make their own choice.

[Brietta]

Excellent that you have taken the decision not to wonder but please afford the rest of the forum the freedom to make their own choice.

Please stick to the theme of the thread.

[Robittybob1]

You have to wonder though....why now ? Every year since 2012 they have given an interview on the anniversary while the investigation trundled on. Every year they have said in that interview that they can't discuss any specific details about the investigation....why couldn't they simply say that this year ? If, and it is a big if, the Met have asked the parents not to do an interview what are the reasons behind that request because I don't think for one minute it's because they may let something slip about the investigation ?

But why take the risk?

[faithlilly]

Any news on anniversary interviews or was the Sun correct ?

[Brietta]

Any news on anniversary interviews or was the Sun correct ?

Correct about what exactly??

[faithlilly]

Correct about what exactly??

That there would be no interview.......and no thanks again to OG or the HO in their anniversary message.

[Brietta]

That there would be no interview.......and no thanks again to OG or the HO in their anniversary message.

I'm sure The Sun will be gratified that at long last the stigma of twenty nine years appears to be wiped by the expediency of a non news story.

[misty]

Official Find Madeleine Campaign
5 hrs ·
May 2018 – 11th Anniversary of Madeleine’s Abduction

It gets harder to know what to say or write as each anniversary of Madeleine’s abduction approaches then passes. Life is full and busy which helps but Madeleine is still missing and she is still dearly missed. Information continues to come in (incredible as it may seem after so long, although we are grateful for that) and work goes on. Perseverance and hope remain.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support us and wish us, especially Madeleine, well. After eleven years such warmth and persisting solidarity is truly remarkable, and at the same time a real tonic and boost to our spirit. We couldn’t bear for Madeleine to be forgotten or to become just a ‘story’. She is a real person and still our ‘little girl’ and as we always have, we will endeavour to do whatever it takes to find her. Thank you so much for staying with us on this mission.

Kate and Gerry

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https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/madeleine-mccanns-parents-post-heartfelt-12470455
Tracey's report in the Mirror.

[faithlilly]

I'm sure The Sun will be gratified that at long last the stigma of twenty nine years appears to be wiped by the expediency of a non news story.

That is a stigma that will never be expunged.

[Brietta]

That is a stigma that will never be expunged.

You seem to be coping reasonably well.

[faithlilly]

You seem to be coping reasonably well.

But then again I didn’t have somebody who died at Hillborough.

[faithlilly]

You don’t think that not publicly thanking OG for the work they are doing and the HO for the public money they are providing is ungrateful? I certainly do.

[Venturi Swirl]

You don’t think that not publicly thanking OG for the work they are doing and the HO for the public money they are providing is ungrateful? I certainly do.

Why would they thank them when they know the Met are closing in and it's only a matter of a few more tick-tocks before they're nabbed?  That's the logic behind your constantly harping on about this non-issue and it's probbly time to give it a rest IMO.  The McCanns have thanked EVERYONE who has supported them, and that most certainly includes all the police, and public officials who have done everything they can to keep this case funded and active.