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Boy injured in May 10 fire could come home soon

By SHELLY BIRKELO ( Contact ) Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 6:17 a.m.

Joey Ashmore, who was injured in a fire that killed his 7-year-old brother, Derek R.J. Mattingly on May 10, could come home as soon as June 27.

Doctors at the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Cincinnati first want to make sure the 2-year-old can walk before he comes home, according to his grandmother Denell Taylor (Ashmore).

Benefits for the family are planned in Beloit and Janesville on June 28.

Last month's fire, at 327 N. Palm St., was accidentally started by another brother, Owen A.P. Ashmore, 4, according to Janesville police.

Owen, his father, Scott A. Ashmore, 23, and two people in an upstairs apartment--including Derek's grandmother, Laurie R. Ginter--escaped without injury. Joey and Derek were in the same bedroom when two Janesville firefighters found them.

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lisamarie3680
Jun 19, 2008 at 11:02 a.m.
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Great News!!!I'm glad this little boy is doing great. I just wanted to let everyone know, that the bennifit in beloit is going on at the beloit moose club...and the only reason y i know this is my dad is one of the many people working on this bennifit for this family...I hope to see whoever can to be there and help this family out...if you cant attend and would like to donate anything please let me know and i will get information to you. My email is lisamarie3680@yahoo.com Thanks Everyone.

chelleandlou
Jun 19, 2008 at 8:03 a.m.
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That is truly wonderful news. My prayers continue for him and his family.

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