I SEE you are encouraging more publicity for the tragedy that occurred nearly two years ago affecting the Wall family amongst many others ("Worthless", October 31).

Yes people's sympathy must go out to them, it is heartbreaking to lose one's son or brother in such terrible circumstances, but note they are the only ones seeking this continued publicity.

However, there are quite a number of families who could tell you a very different and poignant "other side of this story". Events that occurred before this tragedy have had a devastating and lasting traumatic effect on these families; people who for their own personal reasons, or fear of their safety, wish to retain their dignity and their story to remain private.

A Rochester,

Milson Grove,

York.

Updated: 10:33 Tuesday, November 15, 2005