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Public Memorial for Jennifer Hudson's Family on Sunday
Friday October 31, 2008

Jennifer Hudson
December 4, 2006
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A public memorial to mourn the deaths of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew will be held on Sunday afternoon in Chicago.

While Jennifer and her sister, Julia, will not be in attendance, other Hudson family members will be present.

An invitation-only service will be held at 3 p.m. at the Pleasant Gift Memorial Baptist Church (4526 S. Greenwood; Chicago, IL).

Beginning at 4 p.m., the church will open to the public, and attendees will be invited to speak about the lives of Darnell Hudson Donerson, Jason Hudson and Julian King, who were shot to death in Chicago.

"The Hudson family welcomes anyone who wishes to attend and pay their respects to these three beloved members of the Chicago community," Jennifer's rep said in a statement.

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William Balfour, Julia's ex husband, is being held as a "person of interest" in the case. Chicago Police say the murders are "domestic-related."

The newest issue of Us Weekly reports that Hudson family members didn't take Balfour's threats seriously.

Jennifer and her sister also created the Hudson-King Foundation for Families of Slain Victims in the wake of the tragic deaths, according to a statement from Jennifer's rep.

The foundation will provide care for the families who have lost relatives to a violent crime, including giving food, clothing, shelter and grief counseling.

Donations can be sent to:
Hudson-King Foundation:
c/o Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP
Attn: William L. Abrams, Esq.
237 West 35th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001

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12:20 PM Anonymous Says:

To Leanna
how do you know they weren't law abiding citzens? Because someone enters their home and enacts a violent crime to the people inside, the victims are suddenly not law abiding citzens?
To say you are judgemental or are making rash assumptions would be an understatement.
And, just for your information, as a worker in the law enforcement field, most cops/FBI will tell the family not to put too much money up for reward because it causes ignorant people to call in with false information.

9:31 AM Leanna Says:

5:37 PM Anonymous Says:

When Jennifer Hudson's nephew was missing she posted a $100,000 award, was that all he was worth to her? Come on, she has to have a little more money than that! Although this was a terrible tragedy, they obviously weren't living the life of law abiding citizens.
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That 7 year old boy wasnt a law abiding citizen???? Why dont you pull your head outta your rear end. Have you ever got a parking ticket or a speeding ticket?

If you think the reward wasnt big enough then maybe you should doubled it.

9:13 AM Leanna Says:

In this hard and tragic time, may god bless
you with the strength and courage to go on.
The loss of a loved one can tear ppl apart.
stay strong and stay even closer. Life is so
short. Remember to always love, even when
loving seems so hard to do.

2:27 AM It is Written Says:

God strengthen the Hudson family
In this darkest hour of life
Allow your light to shine through
Removing any accusations or strife
Holy Spirit comfort each one of their hearts
To live life triumphantly
For Jesus Christ is their Lord

7:34 PM Anonymous Says:

Why arent they going to be at the services on Sunday????

7:09 PM emily Says:

assalamu alaykum,

Our duas of inspiration and hope go out to the Hudson family.May allah make it easy for you.

2:10 PM Trish Says:

Jennifer & Julia - My heart breaks for you - you are both in my prayers that od will strengthen and heal.

1:38 PM Anonymous Says:

I find it hard to believe that a mother would want that for her mom and brother and son. I feel so sad for the family and give them my love.

1:33 AM Anonymous Says:

It's just soo sad. The little boy was so cute. It's just unimaginable anyone would want to hurt him. Just thinking what he had to go through is painful.

9:06 PM Anonymous Says:

MS JHUDSON YOU ARE VERY STRONG KEEP GOD BY YOUR SIDE AN HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH...YOU ARE IN MANY HEARTS AN PRAYERS...IN TIME WILL HEAL YOUR HEART...

7:21 PM Anonymous Says:

Very sad. Nice for the public to be able to come together and grieve as a community though. I can't believe someone could shoot a child! Sick.

7:08 PM a friend Says:

jennifer and julia god be with you continue to pray god will see you through this remember he said he wont put no more on you than you can bare pay no attention when you get comments that not encouraging we pray for people like that god does everything for a reason should we question him, no keep looking up your strength will be there. god bless and keep you both.

5:45 PM Anonymous Says:

we love you and your sister,keep your head up,our father knows best and he will give you strengh.the brother in law got his coming with the lord,it is call judgement day that we all have to face.Dont worry stay prayed up and hope is around the corner.I am hurting too,I think about it everyday and lord say it will be ok'.I lost family member that I was close to,my mother,brother cousin,auntie and uncles,friends too.we will see them again on ressurection day.tell the family I am praying for them.love sister penn.

5:37 PM Anonymous Says:

When Jennifer Hudson's nephew was missing she posted a $100,000 award, was that all he was worth to her? Come on, she has to have a little more money than that! Although this was a terrible tragedy, they obviously weren't living the life of law abiding citizens.

4:48 PM Anonymous Says:

3:54 her family memebers are dead. She is not on your stupid dating site. I wish there was a way US could block those horrible vultures.

2:45 PM Anonymous Says:

Julia is somehow involved in these murders. Things just don't add up . . .

1:11 PM Anonymous Says:

My deepest sympathies to the Hudson Family. My only hope is that they can get through this and try to focus their energies towards getting scum like whoever did this horrnedous crime, off the streets!!!!!! Obviously they didn't like Jennifer Hudson's, "Spotlight". What haters!

12:49 PM shy Says:

Jennifer Hudson is put on this Earth and has been given talent and fame for a reason.She needs to keep working and dedicate her life to fighting crime and violence in inner cities.No matter how bad the situation;mother's need to instill love in their children.Gangs are NOT cool.Being the most evil or the most feared only makes you the weakest human being on earth.It's more powerful to grow up kind and as a role model for others.

11:59 AM Anonymous Says:

This is unbelievably sad. Sending positive energy out to Jennifer and Julia.

11:22 AM tweetyb Says:

MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE HUDSON-KING FAMILY, YOU ALL WILL FOREVER BE IN MY PRAYERS. I LOVE YOU.THE BIBLES SAYS ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD TO THEM THAT LOVES THE LORD .SO TO THE HUDSON AND FAMILY,KEEP YOUR HEAD UP,.BECAUSE GOD STILL SITS HIGH AND LOOKS LOW. SO THIS TERRIBLE CRIME WILL BE SOLVE.SO AS A FAMILY YOU ALL CAN GO ON TO THE GRIEVING PART OF THIS ORDEAL.REMEMBER THAT THE BIBLE SAYS THAT HE WILL NEVER LEAVE US OR FORSAKE US. YOUR SISTER IN CHRIST J.E.B IN DALLAS.

11:03 AM Anonymous Says:

Why put anything hateful at all after what these women have been tru! Like your momma always said if you dont have anything to nice to say then shut thr hell up! To Ms. Hudson my love and thoughts are with you.God will be there walking with you\for you all the way tru this prossess. Keep thw negitivity out.

9:05 AM Anonymous Says:

When is the actual funeral?

11:37 PM Anonymous Says:

this is so terrible so horrindus my heart and prayers goes out to the family

9:46 PM Anonymous Says:

What horrific crimes, esp. to kill in cold blood like that, and a young boy too. So awful. The poor survivors must feel such terrible guilt, but the killer is who should be punished for these terrible acts. What is wrong with people who do such things? And what is wrong with those who have used these events to spread more hate?

6:03 PM Anonymous Says:

hey jennifer hudson and fans. well jennifer hudson the only thing i can say is keep your head up and pray. bad people do bad things because they are jealous and as long as u pray. god will hear you calling out to him. so keep your head up and everything will be okay i promise i know u are trying to get over it takes awhile. cause when my grandma died part of me died cause she was like my mom to me she took care of me and all so pray and every thing will be alright.

5:47 PM Anonymous Says:

LOSER STAY OUT OF THIS WEBSITE THIS FAMILY IS GOING THROUGH A BAD TIME IN THEIR LIVES

5:43 PM Anonymous Says:

A very nice thing to do, and this whole tragedy is just a shame.

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