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Lincoln, Neb.
Posted: 7:45 PM Mar 22, 2008
Last Updated: 8:49 AM Mar 26, 2008
Reporter: David Jespersen
Email Address: david.jespersen@kolnkgin.com

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The fight to bring an imprisoned father home to his dying daughter has touched the hearts of the entire nation.

Time is running out on 10-year-old Jayci Yaeger. Her family said she's having a tough time and is progressively getting worse every day.

Her last wish to have her father at her side is still unanswered, he remains in a federal prison on drug charges.

The story has gripped the nation; Jayci Yaeger lies in a hospital bed, dying of cancer and her last wish to have her father Jason. With her remains unanswered by the warden of a federal prison in South Dakota. Now the public is getting involved.

"Kids aren't supposed to die. It's not the way it's supposed to work," said Rose Gordon, Michigan.

Rose Gordon lives in Michigan. She has no ties to Nebraska or the Yaegers, yet the story has spurred her to action.

"I think the United States should be in outraged at the fact that somebody is perfectly willing to say a child dying is not just cause for father to be there. I'm outraged. I think the entire U.S. should be up in arms about this," she said.

Gordon has started a petition for Jayci online, one she intends to send to the prison and every politician she can think of. To sign petitions, click here and here. A little girl's last wish remains ungranted Saturday.

Congressman Jeff Fortenberry has made two requests for clarification to the bureau of prisons on the issue.

Sen. Chuck Hagel's office said he is making inquiries into the case after receiving calls from the family.

Sen. Ben Nelson's office said they too are actively looking into the situation, but acknowledge they can't force the prison to let Jason go.

Gov. Dave Heineman's representative said they have received hundreds of calls and e-mails, and they have been in contact with Nelson and Hagel as well as Gov. Mike Rounds in South Dakota.

Rounds said they too have gotten hundreds of calls, and he is referring people to the federal level.

But time is running out, those wanting to help Jayci just hope the warden hears their unified voice before it's too late.

"Jayci just wants her daddy. I want him to reconsider. I want Jayci to have her daddy," she said.

The Yaeger family said unfortunately Jayci is having a hard time. Sunday night she had several small seizures and her oxygen level dropped very low, she even turned a bluish color for quite a while.

Her family said she is resting comfortably Monday, but her blood pressure is dangerously low.

Of course, time is short in this case, and Jason Yaeger has taken the case to President Bush, asking for clemency.

If you would like to get in touch with the Yaeger family or Jason you can send letters to:

The Yaeger Family
P.O. Box 5818
Lincoln, Neb. 68505-5818

The Yaegers has been asked if there is a way for the public to help the family with the assistance of Jayci's funeral, which we know will be soon in the future. The family has set up a place where people can send donations:

Jayci Yaeger Benefit Fund
Care of Guardians Incorp.
1707 South 17th St. Suite 1D
Lincoln, Neb. 68502
_____________________________________________________

The family of young Jayci Yaeger has a request to make of the general public.

10-year-old Jayci is in a hospice program where she is in the final stages of her journey on this earth. The family is truly grateful for the incredible outpouring of support, prayers and well-wishes from people across the U.S. and, in fact, around the world. The cards, phone calls and personal messages have been overwhelming -- more numerous than ever expected, and all are greatly appreciated. However, the family is now asking everyone to please respect their request for personal family quiet time with Jayci right now.

Feel free to send cards or letters but please do not stop by in person or make phone calls.

The general public is invited to visit and pass along their thoughts on Jayci’s personal web pages, on www.CarePages.com. Search for JayciYeargersjourney.

Thank you for your understanding of our need for personal, quiet time right now.

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Posted by: David Location: Pennsylvania on Mar 28, 2008 at 06:28 PM
I’m just heart broken about this “Little Angel, Jayci”. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. The warden and others involved must have missed this beatitude. Why anyone would make an innocent child suffer is pure ignorance. Allowing the father to stay with Jayci until she passed away, wouldn’t have end the world. The short visit that was granted would not have happened if good people hadn’t made an issue of this sad situation. Jayci ordeal is over, she now with Jesus. God bless Jayci and her entire family. America, WAKE UP!

Posted by: Carmen Location: Los Angeles on Mar 28, 2008 at 01:32 PM
Jaici is inocent,she deserves to have her dad...

Posted by: Dutch Location: Nebraska on Mar 26, 2008 at 04:55 PM
To "Mother Location:Lincoln on Mar 26, 2008 at 2:33 pm - You have truly missed the point!!!!!! Personally, I don't give a rat's behind what uncaring, unchristian people like you think. BUT, Jayci IS BEING PUNISHED by not letting her be held by her father as she dies. AND is Jason truly did use meth when he was out one time, then he wasn't being supervised properly by the prison officials, huh? So it doesn't really matter right now that he may never leave Meth alone, what matters is Jayci and her last wish. I'm also kind of curious where you got your information on Jason's use of Meth when he was on leave, was it in the paper or the court records??????

Posted by: CookieM06 on Mar 26, 2008 at 04:55 PM
Please continue to pray for Jayci and her family. Pray for peace for them all as they travel this difficult journey. Please show support and compassion -- they need it! Our love to you Jayci!!!!!! The Yaeger Family P.O. Box 5818 Lincoln, Neb. 68505-5818 Jayci Yaeger Benefit Fund Care of Guardians Incorp. 1707 South 17th St. Suite 1D Lincoln, Neb. 68502

Posted by: Mother Location: Lincoln on Mar 26, 2008 at 02:33 PM
Mike: Agreed to a point!! And he even was again busted for Meth while out on leave one of the three times he was out. This is not meant to punish Jayci, but it sounds as if her dad is never going to completely abide by the overall reason he is in prison to begin with!!!

Posted by: Teresa Location: Lincoln on Mar 26, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Mike: Would you feel this way if this was one of your children dying and you were in prison? It's not like he did "a major crime", he didn't kill, or murder, it was a drug issue. Drugs are wrong, but not as severe as killing someone. His place is to be with his daughter at this time.

Posted by: Teresa Location: lincoln on Mar 26, 2008 at 01:00 PM
Who cares how many times he has visited her, she is dying and he needs to be there. Has there been issues with him when he came back?

Posted by: LJ Location: Lincoln, NE on Mar 26, 2008 at 12:59 PM
To Mike.....Your point is what? That his request to be with her until she dies is not invalid? That she is more courageous than most adults and can die without being in her Daddy's arms where she feels safe? I don't understand people thinking a dying person is dying thus can't think or feel even when slipping from conciousness. Those of us who work with the dying....we know differently. So does the man whose family signed for his organs to be donated and heard his doctor pronounce him dead....just last week. What is it about dying that just sends some people over the edge and away from common sense? I Know, my own Father would not be with me if I was dying and I am his only child. He loves me dearly, and he Freaks and does not handle death. It was I, who was with his parents when they died. Many Many people are like this. But, don't impose your own fears and hangups about death on someone else. Let Jason hold Jayci, PLEASE Warden!

Posted by: sam Location: lincoln on Mar 26, 2008 at 12:45 PM
This is very heartwrenching. The little girl needs everyones prayers. James, The prison system Jason is in is the FEDERAL system not South Dakota. SD has no say or control over the Federal system.

Posted by: Mike on Mar 26, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Just so you know- the prison has allowed this guy to visit his daughter three different times.

Posted by: Donita on Mar 26, 2008 at 12:03 PM
This is about Jayci and her dying wish..... and Jason DID NOT use Drugs on one of his visits to her. He was supervised the entire time and did not do any drugs. Please stop the rumors and let the story be about a little girls dying wish to have her daddy with her. Get the story straight without spreading bad stories.

Posted by: Marina Location: MA on Mar 26, 2008 at 08:25 AM
I read that Judge Coph is reviewing Jayci's dad petition in court. Does anybody know how to contact him? It broke my heart to watch yesterday in Foxnews that on March 25th Jayci couldn't talk, but she cried when her dad was talking to her on the phone. I have called/email the prison, senators and politicians, called the Make a wish foundation, so I was thinking that maybe contacting the judge will help? Please, continue to pray for her.

Posted by: Monte Location: Omaha on Mar 26, 2008 at 06:23 AM
Warden let the man out. The family said they will pay for the release and with supervised visitation let the child have her last dying wish. Why would you allow this little child live and die in agony, you have the power to alleviate her suffering. Let the father see his daughter and more importantly let the daughter see her father.

Posted by: Sarah Location: Grand Island, NE on Mar 26, 2008 at 12:20 AM
If a death row inmate can choose their last meal a little girl should be able to spend the rest of her precious life with her dad. It is not fair to make her suffering worse than it has to be. I don't see why some people lack the heart and compassion to make a little girl feel better if only for a moment. My granny held on until I told her it was ok to go. I think that is all little Jayci is holding on for. This story touched me so deeply and the Yeager family has 100% support from me. I don't think I could live with myself if I made the decision the warden has made. I am certain if the shoe was on the other foot he would feel the same way the Yeager family feels. If now isn't the time for Jason to be with Jayci, then when? When she is gone? Why can't she spend the last moments of her life in happiness? She has already been through enough! I will keep the entire Yeager family in my thoughts and prayers. This is a totally unethical decision and I hope Jayci gets her dying wish!!

Posted by: Linda Location: Lincoln on Mar 25, 2008 at 10:56 PM
It appears that Jason won't be here. 10/11......can you work at hooking up a live video feed b/t Jayci's room and Jason up in Yankton so Jason can "talk" to Jayci, and the family can talk to Jason telling him what is happening. It is less than ideal, yet it is akin to the video feeds they use for our troops. Only this is not for a birth, but a death. Please 10/11, what do you think? I am a former hospice nurse, what I am reading says she is in her last hours. Can you help fill in the gap 10/11???

Posted by: Cindy Location: Nebraska on Mar 25, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Jason is not a monster. Let he without sin cast the first stone. I haven't seen Jason for years. But I do know him throught Jayci's grandma. Let her have her DAD.

Posted by: Jill Location: Lincoln on Mar 25, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Refusal to let a dying child see her father is an abomination. This *is* about Jayci. But even so, folks, have some compassion and get educated. Addiction is a disease, and meth addiction is the worst. I don't know if he used on release, but so what if he did? It's called relapse and it's a tough struggle! Every one of us who've failed on diet, struggled with controlling our weight, cholesterol or blood sugar, quit exercising--it's the same behavior failure (to *choose* to abstain or to engage). And most of us don't have the disease of addiction. What people need is intensive, lengthy treatment, not incarceration! But we prefer to fund prisons, not treatment centers. Don't judge lest you be judged.

Posted by: CancerMom Location: UNMC on Mar 25, 2008 at 10:10 PM
I am replying to Megen here. Posted by: megen Location: lincoln on Mar 25, 2008 at 12:03 PM "i belive that the warden has made a good choice to not let the father out cause of the fact that he had his chance to be with his child in the past but he choose drugs over his child's life and all...." Have you ever looked into the face of a dying child? If this were your child, would you feel the same way? This question in fact being for all of those opposed to supporting this child! It is NOT for Jason, persay, but for Jayci. Yes, he made his mistakes, but losing a child is the WORST punishment ever. He will have to deal with this pain for the rest of his life, regardless of his previous actions. I am the mother of a child with cancer, and hearing that your child has cancer is hard enough to deal with. God willing, you will never have a child with cancer. Jayci is a strong, brave, and an angel in disguise. She was put on this earth to teach everyone a lesson...maybe this is the lesson.

Posted by: Megan Location: Lincoln on Mar 25, 2008 at 09:48 PM
There may not be time to fight this out, just find it in your heart to put yourself in her place--this is her last wish, would you want yours to be granted? At least let her have one more moment to charish before she is unable to be a part of this world.

Posted by: Amanda Location: MA on Mar 25, 2008 at 08:56 PM
I also can't seem to find her story on the linked site in the article. Has anyone esle found it? please email me the link imamanda2b2@yahoo.com

Posted by: James Location: Duncan on Mar 25, 2008 at 08:26 PM
I would rather boycott everything related to South Dakota because of my fears that the little girl will die without seeing her dad one more time before she dies. Will everyone please believe me about all the people in South Dakota about not letting her dad be relased for a short time to see his dying girl one last time before she dies. I think everyone in South Dakota handling this situation should be very ashamed and should be very selfish about the dying little girl very soon. Please boycott all the prisons and all the politicians in South Dakota because they will not resolve this matter very soon. I recommend that everyone from Nebraska and other states boycott South Dakota because of this dying little girl from Lincoln is going to die very soon and all the people from South Dakota doing a very poor job handling the situation. Thank you for my time and writing.

Posted by: have a heart Location: Fairbury on Mar 25, 2008 at 08:14 PM
Let's all stop and think about this poor little girl. She has one wish and as everyone knows that is to see her daddy. I realize that her father had made a bad choice and he is serving time for that, however, when it is nearing death for a little innocent girl who is asking for one wish, have a heart. It is not the little girl's fault for her dad's wrong choices. What I'm asking is for the people who make these decisions is to put themselves in the dying girl's shoes. Before she completes her short life on earth grant her her one wish and let her see her dad. She is suffering and fighting so she can spend one more day with her daddy. It is time for him to be released for a short time. Once she is able to see her dad, all of her pain and suffering will come to an end and her dad will be holding and rocking her until she drifts off to a peaceful and never ending sleep.

Posted by: Gabriela Location: New Jersey on Mar 25, 2008 at 07:53 PM
Let him see his daughter!

Posted by: Darrin Location: FL on Mar 25, 2008 at 07:45 PM
FNN just said Jayci had a stroke a few hours ago and isn't expected to live much longer. If anything is to be done about this it needs to be expedited.

Posted by: LuCinda Location: Hickman on Mar 25, 2008 at 07:15 PM
OKAY PEOPLE WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE! EVERYONE WILL NEED CLOSURE ON THIS INCLUDING JAYCI SO SHE CAN GO PEACEFULLY. I MYSELF HAVE LOST A CHILD AND MY DAUGHTER'S WHOLE FAMILY WAS THERE WHEN SHE TOOK HER LAST BREATHE EVERYONE THAT KNEW HER NEEDED THAT TO HAVE A PEACE OF MIND AND KNEW SHE WAS IN A BETTER PLACE WITH OUR FATHER. EVERYONE DESERVES A CHANCE TO SAY THERE FINAL GOOD BYES TO THERE CHILDREN EVEN THOUGH CHILDREN OUR NOT TO DIE BEFORE THERE PARENT'S BUT IT DOES HAPPEN. SO I WISH AND PRAY THE WARDEN AND ALL WHO ARE MAKING THE DECISION NOT TO LET JASON SEE HIS DAUGHTER WOULD REALIZE WHAT THEY ARE DOING. WHAT WOULD THEY DO IF IT WAS THERE CHILD DIEING WOULDN'T YOU WANT TO BE THERE WITH THEM AND DO EVERYTHING YOU COULD DO TO BE WITH THEM. JAYCI, I KNOW YOU WILL BE MISS GREATLY BY MY NIECES/SISTER WHO ARE IN GS WITH YOU. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVE BY EVERYONE WHO KNOWS YOU!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!GOD BLESS EVERYONE WHO IS HELPING JASON TRY TO GET TO SEE HIS DAUGHTER!!!!!!

Posted by: mother Location: Nebraska on Mar 25, 2008 at 06:41 PM
Don't punish the little girl for her father's poor choices. I say...let her father out with supervision until her death and then send him back to prison to serve his remaining term plus the days he was out on this extraordinary request.

Posted by: MA Location: Houston on Mar 25, 2008 at 06:22 PM
I am amazed how people are jumping to judgement in case of this poor guy - who got busted in drug charges. We all make mistakes and the important thing is realize it, repent and move on. To equate a person's mistake and pass judgement to me is a selfrightousness. May GodBless you and you don't have to go through this agoney of loosing somebody dear.

Posted by: Jeremy Location: California on Mar 25, 2008 at 05:25 PM
I too have been blogging about this tragedy since March 20. I have updated information on the Warden at http://www.publicrecordsguy.com/jim-whitehead/ I recommend people petition him personally.

Posted by: Amanda Location: MA on Mar 25, 2008 at 04:34 PM
Is there any truth to the posters comments that he used meth on one of his other visits? I thought that he was sent on thew other visits with a guard and they were only a couple of hours long?

Posted by: Jeff Location: California on Mar 25, 2008 at 01:59 PM
To all of you who would deny this little girl her final wish to be held by her father one last time before she goes to heaven. There is gas truck waiting at the end of your lives to take you to hell. God bless you Jayci, You and your Dad will be together soon.

Posted by: Mary Location: IOWA on Mar 25, 2008 at 01:39 PM
The man made a mistake. We all make mistakes. Put yourself in that little girls place. If that little girl dies and does not get to see her father, I hope that the person that made the final decision can not go to bed at night and sleep. P.S. This person DOES NOT have a heart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Chris Location: Clovis, NM on Mar 25, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Ok, this is what saddens me, there are some people on here who apparently have never made a mistake and had to live with it???? Am I close! Probably not cause no one in this entire world is perfect!! Everyone keeps saying that Jason picked drugs over his daughter. All I can say is that don't know about anyone else but I can't read minds and I am sure that never seeing his daughter again never crossed this mans mind, but everyone is to quick to judge everyone else without looking at themselves first. The way that I see this situation is that this is a good chance for this man to be re-habilitated. Yes they have already granted him visits in 3 times past, obiviously with this point he is no threat to anyone in or outside of the prison or he wouldn't have been given those chances. Unlike most I acutally did some research into this and found out FACTS that would allow him to be released early. YES I SAID RELEASED, the man has already served 5 of his 6 years and deserves another shot!

Posted by: megen Location: lincoln on Mar 25, 2008 at 12:03 PM
i belive that the warden has made a good choice to not let the father out cause of the fact that he had his chance to be with his child in the past but he choose drugs over his child's life and all....

Posted by: cindy Location: Grand island on Mar 25, 2008 at 10:52 AM
jayci should absolutly see her father. the actions of the warden are horrific, pray for Jason to be granted time to fullfill his daughters dying wish. The is nothing so horrible as the loss of a child. God Bless

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 25, 2008 at 09:50 AM
There is a wonderful opportunity for GOOD to come from a sad situation. I am sure Jaycis dad wants to set a good example for his daughter by fulfilling his sentence after a tempoary release that is escorted by law enforcement and/or a location device. The emotional uphevel of regret, remorse, gratefulness etc could very possibly move him into the true repentance process. This in turn could help him utilize his life for "the good". He could possibly become a big brother to a youth in need. He could grow a geniune love and concern to reach out and help turn around the lives of others who choose to trode down the wrong path. If he helps just one make the right choice it could prevent future problems for many. The combine efforts of South Dakota and Nebraska law enforcement would not only MAKE JAYCIS WISH COME TRUE but play an intrigal part in the lives of many now and in the future.

Posted by: jane Location: GI on Mar 25, 2008 at 09:08 AM
I think her dad should be brought in so Jayci can see him, but clemency usually means the sentence is suspended and it looks pretty much as if she wasn't too important to him up until now. I would guess at least 4th behind drugs, money,self.

Posted by: Teresa Location: LInocln on Mar 25, 2008 at 07:51 AM
Anonymous on Mar 24, 2008 at 06:13 PM to see or be with a relative. THE POINT YOUR MISSING HERE IS THIS, THIS PRECIOUS LITTLE GIRL IS ASKING FOR HER DADDY ONE LAST TIME. THIS IS A LIFE ENDING DECISION. IT SHOULD BE IMMEDIATE FAMILY JUST LIKE FUNERAL LEAVE. SO YOUR REMARK ABOUT EVERYONE WANTING OUT THAT IS "bs" AND YOU KNOW IT.

Posted by: Amy Location: NE Nebraska on Mar 24, 2008 at 10:19 PM
I think that everyone making the comments saying that he shouldn't be able to go see his daughter for her last wish should think about how they would/do feel when a family member or even a close friend passes away, either expected or unexpected, and you were unable to be there to say goodbye one last time. It sucks, right? I've been there, done that, and I still am suffering for it. I am sure he is already suffering for not being able to be there these 3 1/2 years he spent in there already, and will continue to suffer when she is gone. If he is to be moved in August to a halfway house, a mere 5 months from now, why can't that be moved up so that he would be able to be there with her? Because it would make sense and show that the "man in charge" actually cares about someone other than himself, that's why. And to all that think the same as him, shame on you for not caring about anyone besides yourself! Have you never made stupid mistakes you wanted forgiveness for? I know I have!

Posted by: no name Location: USA on Mar 24, 2008 at 09:48 PM
So if they let Jason out what about the rest of the people in the prison system that have family members in need for their one last chance to see their loved one. He should have thought about what was more important the METH or his DAUGHTER. My heart goes out to Jayci and her family. What we do for one prisoner we will have to do for the rest and then what would this world be like. He has had is time with his daughter and bless her little heart for what she wants now, but there are many other children that would like to see mom or dad whom are in prison. Let's pray for Jayci and her family.

Posted by: Dutch Location: Nebraska on Mar 24, 2008 at 09:06 PM
Jayc IS NOT the pawn. Jayci is the dying child begging to see her father one last time. The father did the crime, not Jayci; she should not have to pay for that. The father is not asking to be freed from prison, just enough time to spend with a dying daughter. Hope some of you kind, good hearted people never have a dying child.

Posted by: Max Location: Lincoln on Mar 24, 2008 at 07:46 PM
I don’t know this beautiful little girl her father or family. I feel very sad and pray for this child. Her father; he has made his choices in life disregarding his children’s needs or wants. Was he thinking about his beautiful little girl when he committed his crimes? He apparently was given three furlough passes to see his daughter before. When he was granted these furlough passes he had to sign an agreement which state he would not violate the laws of the United States. Due to the selfishness of ones own self will & poor impulse control, all of these beautiful little children have to suffer. This father has chosen not to follow the law as a responsible adult. He has demonstrated his own interest comes before his little girl who is very sick. His relatives try and make excuses for him and exploit the sickness of this little girl to get him out.

Posted by: need not 2 know Location: beatrice on Mar 24, 2008 at 06:29 PM
for those who think her daddy should not be there for his daughter is so cold harted she loves her daddy and she really whants 2 be with her father before she dies .and to be as cruel to say she doesnt deseve to see her daddy that is just mean and very cruel. she has not done anything wrong. and she deserves the right to.i hope and pray that she does get her wish

Posted by: Delfs Location: Mesa, Az on Mar 24, 2008 at 06:28 PM
I have a problem with the hardliners who have said no, let the father and daughter suffer. I bet these people grew up without pets and with hard line parents. Let Jayci see her father.

Posted by: Mandy Location: Lincoln on Mar 24, 2008 at 06:22 PM
I got a chance to meet with Jayci back in October. My daughter is in the same grade and school as Jayci. And that girl has such a beatiful soul. And I feel that her last wish should be granted. Why should a little girl be punished for something her father did. I think that Jason should be there to comfort her as she leaves the world. And I only pray that they eyes, ears and hearts of those who can make a diffrence, will. Do what's right, for Jayci.

Posted by: Grace Location: York on Mar 24, 2008 at 06:18 PM
Please,everybody,let's just Pray that this little girl will get to see her Daddy! This isn't about him, it's little Jayci's request to see her daddy. I don't think that it matters to her what he has done in the past, he is still her daddy and it is HER request to see him. If he indeed falls back to meth, as some have predicted, then he will be and back in the Federal prison, but Jayci will have gotten HER wish. Please pray for this family

Posted by: andie Location: lincoln on Mar 24, 2008 at 06:16 PM
HEY! Debbie in Lincoln, President Bush has alot to do yes, but He has not done a dang thing accept make things worse, If he agree's to grant this,it will be for a pat on his back.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 24, 2008 at 06:13 PM
Can you imagine how many petitions would be going out and how many letter would be written if every prisoner would write for a out date to see or be with a relative. This man should have thought about his daughter when he did what he did to get him into prison. sorry. I pray for the girl

Posted by: Mike Location: YOrk on Mar 24, 2008 at 05:46 PM
Her father is at the end of his sentence and soon to be released to a halfway house anyway. We can pick our friends, but not our family. She loves her father. How many times does a loved one need a helping hand and the only person to help in the family is someone who may not have a perfect life. Jayci did not choose to get sick and she sure did not choose to die "just to get her dad out of prison." If Jayci was only three or four, how would you as a family member explain to that young child that they would never see dad again. meth dealers are bad, but are we trying to punish the child for the father's sins. what does the prison system consider extraordinary if dying is not. Put yourself in Jayci's shoes once in your life and see how it feels??? Do you want to be dying and not be able to see your parent one last time.

Posted by: Jeremy Location: Lincoln on Mar 24, 2008 at 05:35 PM
I feel sorry for this little girl I have a 10 year old myself. I think they should let him come home but only if he is willing to sign paperwork that says if he reoffends while on leave he will go directly back to the federal prison and also receive a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole. He has proven he will reoffend maybe this will be enough of a deterent if he knows he screws up he will never be a free man again.

Posted by: Michelle Location: Lincoln on Mar 24, 2008 at 04:32 PM
He could have been there every moment with his daughter had he not chosen to get mixed up with drugs, but that was a chose HE made. He's been out 3 times to see her, 3 more times then he should have been. He's done the crime now he's paying the price.

Posted by: Debbie Location: Lincoln on Mar 24, 2008 at 03:40 PM
Don't you think that President Bush has a little more to do?

Posted by: Georgia Location: Roca, NE on Mar 24, 2008 at 02:18 PM
Let's see. We can allow a convicted murderer to go on an "outing" at South Pointe Mall and then allow him to go missing. Yet we can not allow a man convicted on drug charges to just be with his daughter as she dies. Life just isn't fair. Okay, he's had 3 other visits, so what? She was not at death's door; now she is. If you were laying in a hospital bed knowing you would never leave, wouldn't you want a loved one there to hold and comfort you? They should just add a couple of years to his sentence if that's what it takes. We all need to hit our knees and pray for this child. I hope that God impresses President Bush to do the compassionate thing.

Posted by: Jill Location: Lincoln on Mar 24, 2008 at 02:15 PM
I know he did the crime and what he did was wrong, but the guy said he would do his time and then some. I hope none of you ever have a serious tragedy happen to you and your children need you. I pray when Jayci reaches Heaven's gates she will be let in with open arms and not held out for crimes her parents committed.

Posted by: Harold Location: Tulsa Ok on Mar 24, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Wow. This is the world that we live in these days. We have an apparent drug addicted father being held by an inflexible federal prison system both of whoms actions are injuring a dying ten year old child. I say let the man see his daughter irregardless of his past failures. At this point it is not about the father its about the daughter. And for those of you out there that think otherwise ask yourself this question. What lengths would you go to in granting your dying daughters last wish.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 24, 2008 at 01:27 PM
Having rehabbed animals taken from a meth lab, no, I have no sympathy whatsoever for anyone who is in jail on meth charges. Jason made the choice 5 years ago, after Jayci was sick. I'd have liked to have been with my uncle at his death, but wasn't able to be there - but I'm not whining to the news because it's not fair. Life isn't fair, suck up and grow up to the parents here. Jason made his choice, stop using your child as a pawn.

Posted by: anon Location: Lincoln on Mar 24, 2008 at 12:26 PM
I feel terrible for this little girl, and while I do hope she gets to see her father, I can't say that's what should happen. He did commit the crime. He has to do the time, or our justice system counts for nothing. It's obvious that he hasn't learned that family comes before drugs or else he wouldn't be in this situation. Either way I'm sure President Bush will ignore this request just like every other tragedy going on today...

Posted by: Jenni Location: Ohio on Mar 24, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Many of the comments on here are regarding bad choices Jason has made. Jayci didn't choose to get cancer. SHE is the one requesting to have her father at her side. Why is it that there are rapists, murderers & child molesters out roaming the streets, yet this man can't be with his daughter to dry her tears & hold her hand when she leaves this world? Where is the justice in that?

Posted by: Nikki Location: Texas on Mar 24, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Come on, have some heart folks! Some people here seem to think that he should have known his daughter was going to come down with a terminal illness and planned for it ahead of time. Get over it. Everyone makes mistakes. Some are worse than others, some even unforgivable, but in this case it is ridiculous to keep him in prison while his child dies. He needs to serve his time, but he should be there through the entire ordeal. He will have to live with the pain of losing his daughter for the rest of his life. The least that can be done is to allow him to be there the moment she passes on. Losing a child is hard enough to deal with, but the thought of not getting to be there when he can be there for her is sickening. If nothing else, think of little Jayci and her desire. Think of her and have compassion for her. Put your ridiculous high moral standards aside and have some feelings of sympathy for Jayci and her family.

Posted by: Barbara Ann Perry Location: barbsperiwinkle@aol.com on Mar 24, 2008 at 11:42 AM
The man is just asking to spend time with his dying child! For the GOD have a heart! I wonder if it was a BLACK man and his family the extended visits would be premitted!

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 24, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Jason has already been out to see Jayci 3 times. One time out, he was arrested again on meth charges. DO NOT LET HIM OUT! He's not learned from prison and he shouldn't be released for any reason now.

Posted by: unknown Location: nebraska on Mar 24, 2008 at 11:39 AM
What about the time he was released to see his little girl and then was caught for meth for the 3rd time on his furlough. I don't think he deserves to be let out to see her. He has made his choices clear that drugs come first over his family and daughter.

Posted by: gabriel Location: mexico city on Mar 24, 2008 at 11:25 AM
you should all sign a petition letter nationwide or even by email and send it to the governer, president lobyist and congressmen of washignton to allow this girls last wish, maybe as a nation, yayci will get her last request

Posted by: Shannon Location: Lincoln on Mar 24, 2008 at 11:20 AM
I understand that Jason did something wrong, however it's not like he's trying to get out of his sentance. He is more than willing to go back and do the rest of his time and then some. I think no matter what he's done, he deserves to be with his child for her last days. She shouldn't be punished for something her father did. Jason, you have my total support!! I hope President Bush does honor your request before it's too late. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!!

Posted by: Linds on Mar 24, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Yeah. The guy screwed up, but his little girl didn't, she was just a dealt a bad hand and should not be the on who is punished. All she wants is to see her father one last time, before she goes. She should get that wish, she's just a ten year old girl, with little time left. Jason knows he messed up, but look at the situation he was in. We don't know everything. The girl has been fighting this for seven years. I would imagine thats a pretty hard thing for a father to watch his little go through, it does things to you and makes you do things you never thought you'd ever do. So I say let the guy see his dying girl, and then once shes gone, yeah then put him back in prison, so he can finish out the rest of his time.

Posted by: Debrah Location: Lincoln on Mar 24, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Here's an idea... don't commit crimes and you can be there to parent your children!

Posted by: chris Location: lincoln on Mar 24, 2008 at 08:31 AM
I am not trying to sound insensitive but we need to remember that Jason is locked up for a choice that he made earlier on in his life. I was a wee bit more sympathetic when others would ask me what I thought. as I pondered I asked myself about all the facts and what isn't being said until one night on the news last week. One of the stations that I was watching then said that Jason has had 3 previous releases to see Jayci. As with Jasons ability to make the right choices is what landed him there in the first place his choice to see his daughter these other times hasn't been planned out either. I too was locked up and I too wanted to see my children but I was denied that priviledge. I too was incarcerated for my choices. what makes Jason so much more special. I am truly sorry for him and for jayci and her family but I don't agree with using Jayci's impending death as another furlough for jason. He should of planned more carefully. What about all the other prisoners out there prior to him

Posted by: Kenny and Heather Location: Alvo,Nebraksa on Mar 23, 2008 at 11:36 PM
We think he should be able to see her.You don't have to release him from jail.Just let him go spend some time with her and then have him go back to jail afterwards..it's not the little girls fault he is in jail.Yes he should do time for what he done.But the little girl is needing and wanting her dad on her death bed.And she should be able to get her last wish.

Posted by: Grant this! Location: Lincoln on Mar 23, 2008 at 09:36 PM
This is a wish of a little girl that is dying---it needs to be granted!!!

Posted by: Gracie Location: Brent, Alabama on Mar 23, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Mr. Yeager, know that I am behind you 100%. I, too, wrote to President Bush on your behalf. I want for you to be there with your little girl as she wishes. I know what it is to lose a child. Mr. Yeager, if it was in my power to do so, I would complete your term for you so that you can be with Jayci. I will keep you in my prayers.

Posted by: michael Location: VT on Mar 23, 2008 at 08:26 AM
ARE YOU LISTENING PRESIDENT BUSH I DO HOPE SO