Donald Bossa was a fairly new member of the Gilmer County Community; however, he and his wife, Barbara, volunteered at various church and non profit organizations, most notably the Build An Ark Animal Rescue whose recent rebuilding effort was boosted by the NY Says Thank You barn raising. The reaction by those who worked along side Donald Bossa was one of shock and surprise, when it was revealed that Bossa had confessed to the murder of Barbara BossaSusan Littlejohn, who runs Build An Ark, was flabbergasted, and expressed nothing but feelings of deep sorrow for the Bossa’s and their loved ones. Littlejohn described thusly,

Susan Littlejohn
(Photo by LT Melton)

“He was very helpful. He wanted to make sure everything was painted right. He did such as good job. He stayed late.”

“I’m just heartsick. I am heartsick for him his family, his wife, everyone involved.”