Posted by IAC on 7/17/12 11:39am
Msg #427123

My Guardian Angel

I'm not sure if this is a post which is allowable but I feel if I write how I am feeling fellow seasoned notaries can feel my concern.
I have been a notary for over 27 yrs. Over that many yrs. you will note the enjoyable signings. The what was I thinking when I took that signing. Then there comes the signing I pray no other notary ever comes across as I did this past weekend.
This past Thursday, I accepted a 8:00 p.m. signing in a town about 15 miles from my residence. The borrower seemed like as though she had her thoughts on something else. I asked her did she know what she was signing and was she ok with it, which she said she did understand so I proceeded with the signing.
On Saturday morning on the news a report came about a double homicide on Friday evening the town I did the signing. I said to my husband, "I was just in that town on Thursday night." On Sunday evening the news focused on the house and the murder victim's name and picture. Sadly it was the person I sat with 24 hrs prior to her death.
I am a extremely strong person but this is working on me since I can see her and her two lovely boys in my thoughts.
My Guardian Angel must have been with me since the signing could have been scheduled for Friday.
You may not post this, and I understand, but if you do let me end by saying to fellow notaries just be safe.
Please say a prayer for the victims family and the authorities apprehend the person who did this horrific crime and they do not harm anyone else.

Reply by PegiT_MN on 7/17/12 11:44am
Msg #427124

Thank God You Are Okay

Your angels were definitely looking out for you. I am so sorry to hear about this tragedy.

Reply by Ilene C. Seidel on 7/17/12 11:47am
Msg #427125

Wow that's all I can say! You say she seemed deep in thought on another matter. Maybe it was someone she new? How very sad.

Reply by anotaryinva on 7/17/12 12:17pm
Msg #427129

So sorry you had to experience this. Your Guardian Angel was definitely looking out for you. Hopefully they will catch the suspect soon and he will be brought to justice. Prayers for you, the lost and their families.

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Reply by VT_Syrup on 7/17/12 12:32pm
Msg #427132

Rating a few things on a scale of 0-100:

100 IAC is safe.

I'll leave role of higher powers is for another forum.

80 Sympathy for those who died and their families.

5 Lessons learned for notaries, like using the correct date in certificates.

4 Wondering if it is appropriate to notify the signing service or title company.

Reply by NJDiva on 7/17/12 12:50pm
Msg #427133

I would certainly be affected. I'm sure, (I could be wrong

but IMO and experience) that it will prove to be either domestic violence or a family member/friend.

It's certainly traumatizing. Unfortunately, these are the circumstances we could potentially have to face. Thank G*d you were not in the wrong place at the wrong time. The fact of the matter is that we need to know that we do sometimes put ourselves in very precarious situations.

If we're going to be in this business, we have to accept that and be aware of our surroundings and cognizant that these are unforeseen tragedy's that happen everyday. Unfortunately people assume that it could never happen to them But I can tell you that these things don't just happen in the movies or to someone else. Because of things I've been subjected to, I never underestimate the saying..."There but for the grace of G*d go I." Nothing surprises me in this life anymore. That's for sure!

Of course it would be ludicrous to live a life in fear, but sometimes we have to think outside the box-our own little world-and stay diligent of our safety.

Reply by Patti Corcoran on 7/17/12 12:55pm
Msg #427134

Re: my prayers are for the family members and for you, that

each heal.

Reply by Linda Juenger on 7/17/12 1:45pm
Msg #427139

Thoughts and Prayers to all. n/m

Reply by bahama on 7/18/12 9:42pm
Msg #427342

Re: I would certainly be affected. I'm sure, (I could be wrong

All I can say is that God had His legions of Angels posted around you. Glad you're safe. Will pray for the families. I will send a special prayer up for you that God give you peace of mind.

Reply by Julie/MI on 7/17/12 2:49pm
Msg #427148

had one too

She was murdered by her boyfriend, not the next day like in your case, easy to remember because her last name was Ireland. He was at the closing too.

Had another lady that I saw her death notice in the paper 6 days after I signed her.

Reply by MW/VA on 7/17/12 3:21pm
Msg #427157

That was disturbing news, and I'm sure you've wondered if

she had reason to fear that something was going to happen.
There was a story from another notary a couple of months ago about arriving at a murder scene.
A few years ago when we sold my parents home in PA, the selling agent died a couple of hours after the closing from a heart attack.
It's always shocking to be reminded that life changes in an instant.
I hope you are ok.

Reply by jba/fl on 7/17/12 5:04pm
Msg #427173

Re: That was disturbing news, and I'm sure you've wondered if

We don't know that it was a murder scene - only that there was a death.

Rumors folks....

Reply by MW/VA on 7/17/12 8:20pm
Msg #427209

Julie's right. I stand corrected. n/m

Reply by jba/fl on 7/17/12 9:38pm
Msg #427224

Someone was kind enough to look this up

Msg #410784

I sure do remember this, but couldn't find it. Thanks to our silent angel.

Reply by JanetK_CA on 7/17/12 8:59pm
Msg #427215

That's enough to shake up the most tough-minded person out there!! I'm glad you're physically OK. Emotionally, it may take a while for the shock to wear off, but it will.

And thanks for sharing your experience so we all can learn from it, i.e. always be aware of our environment and conscientious about safety.

Reply by Claudine Osborne on 7/17/12 9:55pm
Msg #427226

Thank God you are ok..This is the perfect place to post this..It is an experience that we as notaries can and should learn a lesson from..We never know what can happen when we go in to peoples homes.. We should all pay atatention to our surroundings..

God bless you and her family. Have you spoken to the police? Maybe you noticing her state of mind on Thursday could help the police in some way?

Stay strong!