Renee Good's former father-in-law has spoken out about the late Renee Good, describing her as a "great person" who was always positive in his presence. He expressed shock at the incident involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer that resulted in Good's death, saying he had never known her to be an activist.
Macklin Sr., a preacher in Knoxville, remembered Good fondly, recalling their visits with his grandson about twice a year. The elder Macklin was particularly close to Good, remembering how she was "gentle" and patient with his six-year-old grandson.
He acknowledged that he doesn't agree with the actions taken by ICE on that day, but emphasized trust in God and submission to authorities as essential values. However, he did express sympathy for Renee's partner and their three children, including her six-year-old son who had lost his father just a few years ago.
Macklin's heartbreak over Good's death is compounded by concerns about the well-being of her young grandson, whom he wants to be raised into the Lord. As he continues to grapple with the loss, Macklin Sr. has become an advocate for prayer and support, stating "I'm praying every day" as he seeks solace.
His sentiments echo those of Renee Good's partner, who recently expressed her determination to teach their young son that there are people working towards a better world, while also acknowledging the pain and fear inflicted by the individuals responsible for Good's death.
Macklin Sr., a preacher in Knoxville, remembered Good fondly, recalling their visits with his grandson about twice a year. The elder Macklin was particularly close to Good, remembering how she was "gentle" and patient with his six-year-old grandson.
He acknowledged that he doesn't agree with the actions taken by ICE on that day, but emphasized trust in God and submission to authorities as essential values. However, he did express sympathy for Renee's partner and their three children, including her six-year-old son who had lost his father just a few years ago.
Macklin's heartbreak over Good's death is compounded by concerns about the well-being of her young grandson, whom he wants to be raised into the Lord. As he continues to grapple with the loss, Macklin Sr. has become an advocate for prayer and support, stating "I'm praying every day" as he seeks solace.
His sentiments echo those of Renee Good's partner, who recently expressed her determination to teach their young son that there are people working towards a better world, while also acknowledging the pain and fear inflicted by the individuals responsible for Good's death.
this whole thing is just so sad 
i mean, i know the guy who knew renee is trying to find solace in his faith but it's not going to bring back her 
and honestly, who can blame renee for wanting to be an activist? 
she was fighting for a cause, you know? 
it's just that her methods might have been misjudged by law enforcement... or whoever did whatever they did 
anyway, my heart goes out to her partner and their kids - losing a parent is tough enough, let alone having to deal with the justice system too 
I feel so sorry for Macklin Sr. & Renee's family... it's just heartbreaking to hear about Renee's passing & how her last moments were with someone from ICE... can you imagine? 
As a retiree, I've seen my fair share of injustices, but this one just hits home. The kid who lost his dad is only six years old, what does the future hold for him now? 
. I mean, i've seen some crazy stuff online but this is on a whole different level. the fact that her former father-in-law is speaking out about how she was always so positive and gentle... it's like a bittersweet reminder of what could have been. and now her young son is dealing with the loss of his dad too? 
. The fact that an ICE officer was involved is just heartbreaking 
As a community, we need to come together to support Renee's partner and their kids, especially her young son who lost his dad just a few years ago 
. It's so important to teach our children about kindness, compassion, and acceptance - that's how we create a better world for everyone 
. I'm definitely donating to organizations that support immigrant families and advocate for police reform 
. We need to hold our authorities accountable and make sure that justice is served 
.
it's just not right that someone with such love in her heart got caught up in something so senseless 
ICE officer involved or not, this kind of incident should never happen to anyone 
BUT YEAH, IT'S ALSO GREAT TO SEE PEOPLE LIKE MACKLIN SR. COMING FORWARD WITH LOVE AND SUPPORT FOR RENEE'S FAMILY - ESPECIALLY HER SON WHO'S STILL REELING FROM LOSING HIS DAD JUST A FEW YEARS AGO... THAT KID COULDN'T BE LUCKIER TO HAVE SUCH AN AMAZING GRANDFATHER IN HIS LIFE! 
...ICE should have some accountability for their actions! 
Anyway, I hope Renee's partner can find comfort in knowing they're not alone 
and that there are people out there who care 
.
. I get that we should respect our authorities, but this kind of aggressive policing is not what we need. Macklin Sr.'s comments about trust in God and submission to authorities are understandable, but let's not forget that faith doesn't excuse violence 
. We need concrete action and change, not just sympathy.
they're gonna need a lot of support right now and it's not just them, their community too...anyway I'm definitely keeping prayer vibes for them 24/7 
. I don't think we're supposed to blame Renee's family for what happened, but it's clear she was a good person who just wanted to do the right thing 
. I love that her partner is determined to teach their son about kindness and hope for a better world 
it's heartbreaking thinking about what they must be going through right now... and yeah, prayer and support are always important, but sometimes you need to take action too 
. The fact that he's becoming an advocate for prayer and support shows that even in the midst of tragedy, we can find ways to come together and support each other 
. Macklin Sr.'s got a point about prayer & support but that's not enough, they need real action 
... but you've gotta respect Macklin Sr.'s faith, it's his way of coping, even if it doesn't align with everyone's views