The Guys and MacDonalds

I have to say I have been incredibly impressed with the way the Guys and MacDonalds have coped with the awful pressure of having had one family member charged with killing another.

Such a situation could tear so many families apart, but the reported comments of the families have without exception been just full of concern and support for each other, worry about the kids, and a desire to not pre-judge the criminal case.

In the Herald today for example:

Bryan Guy said MacDonald had been a “great” husband to his daughter and an “absolutely adored” father. “We’re proud of him, he’s part of the family,” he said.

“There is no finger pointing, no anger, just sadness and a lot of love, even for the man accused of Scott’s murder.”

The Guys have spent time with MacDonald’s parents Kerry and Marlene. “They came and saw us and came around to see how Anna was. It’s been really devastating for them and it may be harder for them than it is for us in a lot of ways,” Bryan Guy said.

How often do you see the widow of the victim and the wife of the accused support each other in court? It makes such a change from far too many court appearances where the family of the accused are spitting at the media etc.

There’s no happy ending for the two families – just different levels of sadness. But if any families are going to get through this okay, they seem to be the sort who will. They have my admiration for how they are dealing with such a horrific situation.