Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Hundreds honor slain English teacher

This teacher was one of the victims of the horrible shooting in NY last week. She was doing what she loved to do. Friends have asked people to remember her by helping others. - - Donna Poisl

BY ERIC REINAGEL • STAFF WRITER

BINGHAMTON - Temple Concord on Riverside Drive was indicative of Roberta King's life. Her heart overflowed, and so did the temple Monday.

About 700 people were in seats and another 200 found space standing on the Temple's stage or next to the entrance for Mrs. King's funeral service. Shiva will be observed from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the Temple.

Mrs. King's brother Joel Badaines of Sydney, Australia, recalled phoning his sister upon hearing 13 people had been gunned down Friday at the American Civic Association on Front Street.
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