Mickie's blog: "R. I. P. ~ P.J.~"

These are the links to the media coverage from our 8th clean-up along Rt. 28 (June 7, 2009).

http://www.wpxi.com/news/19685614/detail.html

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_628537.html

HELP CLEAN UP RT. 28 IN MEMORY OF ~PJ~ Sunday October 12th 10:00 am - ??? In an effort to call attention to the danger of this section of Rt. 28, and to honor the memory of P.J., friends and family have adopted the section of highway from the Heinz Plant to the 31st Street Bridge. PennDOT has installed the AAH signs. They are located at the pedestrian bridge northbound and Millvale Industrial Park southbound. The signs say: Adopt~a~Highway In Memory of Paul “PJ” Shepherd Jr. In return, we will be cleaning up litter from the sidewalk and the hillsides four times per year. We invite you to join us in remembering PJ while calling attention to the danger of this road and making a positive impact on the community. We will be meeting at the parking lot of Lambro's Lounge/Ron's Pizza Palace on Rt. 28 at 9:30 am. Beverages will be available during the clean up and a Pizza lunch will be provided afterward by Ron’s Pizza Palace Please remember, ESPECIALLY ON RT. 28 Buckle UP & Slow DOWN! THE LIFE YOU SAVE MIGHT BE YOUR OWN NEXT CLEAN UP ~ April 2009

HELP CLEAN UP RT. 28 IN MEMORY OF ~PJ~ Saturday April 19th 10:00 am - ??? In an effort to call attention to the danger of this section of Rt. 28, and to honor the memory of P.J. friends and family have adopted the section of highway from the Heinz Plant to the 31st Street Bridge. PennDOT will soon be installing signs approaching Heinz on the northbound and Lambro’s on the southbound. The signs will say: Adopt~a~Highway In Memory of Paul “PJ” Shepherd Jr. In return, we will be cleaning up litter from the sidewalk and the hillsides four times per year. We invite you to join us in remembering PJ while calling attention to the danger of this road and making a positive impact on the community. We will be meeting at the Penn Brewery parking lot on Troy Hill Rd at 9:30 am. Beverages will be available during the clean up and a Pizza lunch will be provided afterward by Ron’s Pizza Palace Please remember, ESPECIALLY ON RT. 28 Buckle UP & Slow DOWN! THE LIFE YOU SAVE MIGHT BE YOUR OWN NEXT CLEAN UP ~ Saturday June 9th or Sunday June 10th

HELP CLEAN-UP RT. 28 IN MEMORY OF ~PJ~ Saturday October 27th 10:00 am - ??? In an effort to call attention to the danger of this section of Rt. 28, and to honor the memory of P.J.; friends and family have adopted the section of highway from the Heinz Plant to the 31st Street Bridge. PennDOT will soon be installing signs approaching Heinz on the northbound and Lambro’s on the southbound. The signs will say: Adopt~a~Highway In Memory of Paul “PJ” Shepherd Jr. In return, we will be cleaning up litter from the sidewalk and the hillsides four times per year. We invite you to join us in remembering PJ while calling attention to the danger of this road and making a positive impact on the community. We will be meeting at Lambro’s Lounge / Ron’s Pizza Palace at 9:30 am. Please park on the South side of the building. Beverages will be available during the clean up and a Pizza lunch will be provided afterward by Ron’s Pizza Palace Additional information can be obtained by contacting us at www.myspace.com/inmemoryofPJ or helpcleanuprt28@verizon.net PennDOT SAFETY RECOMMENDS Wearing proper attire: long-sleeves, blue jeans or long pants, and leather shoes or boots. Please remember, ESPECIALLY ON RT. 28 Buckle UP & Slow DOWN!

Links to the newspaper coverage (you may have to copy and paste) http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_519656.html http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07211/805463-54.stm

In an effort to help us get through the loss of my brother, PJ, the family has adopted Rt. 28 from the Heinz Plant to the 31st Street Bridge. Within the next few months PennDOT will install signs, approaching Heinz on the northbound and Lambro’s on the southbound. The signs will say: Adopt a Highway In Memory of Paul “PJ” Shepherd Jr. In return, we will be cleaning up litter from the sidewalk and the hillsides four times per year. We invite you to join us in remembering PJ while making a positive impact on the community. We will be meeting on Sunday July 29, 2007 (two days after his 37th Birthday) at the Penn Brewery parking lot on Troy Hill Rd at 9:30 am. Beverages will be available during the clean up and a Pizza lunch will be provided by Ron’s Pizza Palace afterward. And remember, ESPECIALLY ON RT. 28 Buckle UP & Slow DOWN!

The folling are links (you'll probably have to copy and paste) to some of the online articles about the accident, PJ was driving the black Subaru Wagon http://kdka.com/video/?id=28610@kdka.dayport.com http://www.wpxi.com/video/13456190/index.html?taf=burg http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/13453304/detail.html?taf=pit http://www.wpxi.com/slideshow/13453583/detail.html?taf=burg I will be adding more as I come across them.

I have been away for a few days, but with good reason. My Brother died tragically in an auto accident on Wednesday June 6, 2007. He left three children ages 14, 12, and 4 so we have been scrambling to get things taken care of. Things are settling down a bit now, but I expect it to get ugly real soon! He had sole custody of his eldest (we were able to secure temporary custody of her but her Mother is going to make things hard) but was in the midst of a custody battle over his son, and his youngest is currently in the custody of her mother, who is a major addict doing nothing to improve her lot in life. PJ was trying to get custody of her as well. Both women have informed us that we will not be permitted to see the children. We will continue his fight, but it is going to be a long hard road. SHEPHERD PAUL V., JR. "P.J." Tragically on June 6, 2007, of Mt. Troy. Devoted father to Amber Marie, Justin Paul and Alexandra Tiara; son of Paul V. Shepherd, Sr. and Cheryl L. Beatty; brother of Michelle Siemen, Julianna Coban, Sheila and Shawnna Shepherd; grandson of Marilyn Cubbage; uncle of 3 nieces and 1 nephew. P.J. will also be remembered by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 PM Sat. and Sun. at SPERLING FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES, 408 Cedar Ave. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at Most Holy Name Church at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Shepherd Children Trust, PO Box 65, Slovan, PA 15078. On-line guest book: http://www.legacy.com/postgazette/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=88901732