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OAKVILLE'S BEST REAL ESTATE SECTION INSIDE! www.oakvillebeaver.com Beaver THE OAKVILLE Voted Ontario's Top Newspaper Four Years in a Row - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Mortgages G R E AT R AT E S Purchases Renewals Refinances Rental Properties Over 40 Lenders Credit Lines Vacation Properties A member of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Vol. 52 No. 85 Family of slain teen wants peace By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Family members of a 16-year-old Oakville boy, murdered on Saturday, are asking those close to him to respect his memory and not take matters into their own hands. Jesse Comeau, a Grade 11 student of Thomas A. Blakelock High School, was fatally stabbed when an argument broke out between two groups of people at a Burlington birthday party at around 1 a.m. Two other young people were also stabbed during the incident, but have "Retaliation and since been released revenge is not what from hospital. Police have charged Jesse believed in or Bradley Todorovich, 18, would have wanted." of Hamilton with second-degree murder, Gary Comeau, attempted murder and Jesse's uncle assault with a weapon. Todorovich appeared briefly in a Milton bail court yesterday morning and was remanded to July 20. On Monday, speaking on behalf of the family, Jesse's uncle Gary Comeau issued a public statement calling for restraint. "Retaliation and revenge is not what Jesse believed in or would have wanted," said Comeau, choking back tears. "In the memory and spirit of Jesse we ask that you honour his values and not retaliate as too many people have suffered from this tragic loss." Comeau said he would remember his nephew as someone who was highly regarded, respected and looked up to by his friends, family and peers. SERVING OAKVILLE FOR 25 YEARS! 175 Wyecroft Rd. Oakville 905.845.6653 Between Kerr & Dorval VISIT OUR ALL NEW WEBSITE Designer dreaming of Milan ARTSCENE MORTGAGE CONSULTANT M08005472 1500 Upper Middle Rd. Abbey Plaza at Third Line HO: 104 ­ 5770 Hurontario St. Mississauga, ON L5R 3G5 Powered by PAUL FOLEY AMP 905.827.8009 "Using Communication To Build Better Communities" WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2009 · 64 Pages $1.00 (plus GST) NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER FOR JESSE: A bouquet of carnations rests at the base of a tree in front of a painted memorial to Jesse Comeau (inset) at the Bronte Shell Park skate park. Woman recalls birthday stabbing horror By Paul Morse METROLAND WEST MEDIA GROUP See Funeral page 3 Cindy Petrie was looking forward to her daughter's 17th birthday bash when a few dozen friends would be over to dance down in the rec room and have a good time. But the fun night ended with 16-yearold Jesse Comeau of Oakville dying against a wall in her basement from multiple stab wounds in his chest and back and another boy in her kitchen bleeding from a stab wound in his back. Jesse "died in my arms," Petrie said yesterday. About three dozen teens had showed up at Petrie's Prospect Street townhouse to celebrate Megan Petrie's birthday Saturday evening. "Everything was normal, they were dancing, throwing their hands in the air, having fun," she said. See Argument page 4 No Pay for 6 months and Huge Rebates PLUS ­ We guarantee your valuable Manufacturer and Government Rebates and take care of the Paperwork for you. For Deadlines and Complete Details call 905-844-2949 Ask about our excellent Financing and Great Terms. YOUR FRIEND IN THE BUSINESS! www.lockwoodchrysler.com