Woke up this morning to the news of yet another mass shooting in your lovely country. It is so sad that people can still reach such dispair in a country that offers such love freedom and acceptance to people. Praying for the families of the victims as they grieve. Also praying for the family of the perpetrator as they feel the scorn of those around them. A very sad way to start the day.
Ooroo
AussieSteve.
P.S. My tagline which came from the Tshirt of an american friend of mine doesnt seem funny today.
Terry and Jo said
12:37 AM Sep 17, 2013
Steve,
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. However, I wouldn't take offense at your tagline in any way. As many veterans here would say, "When the time comes, there will be those that run towards the sound of gunfire." They will go to either confront the perpetrator(s) or to aid the wounded. In that sense, your tagline is appropriate to the mentality of all those that would respond to acts of violence.
I am a resident of Oklahoma City, and as you know, in April of 1995, the worst case of domestic terrorism occurred here. In that case, people again rushed to aid the injured and work to save lives. One civilian nurse was even struck by a piece of falling debris while trying to aid others and was mortally injured. However, America is not alone in being able to celebrate the actions of those that rush to assist others. It is a world-wide occurrence in times of need.
Woke up this morning to the news of yet another mass shooting in your lovely country. It is so sad that people can still reach such dispair in a country that offers such love freedom and acceptance to people. Praying for the families of the victims as they grieve. Also praying for the family of the perpetrator as they feel the scorn of those around them. A very sad way to start the day.
Ooroo
AussieSteve.
P.S. My tagline which came from the Tshirt of an american friend of mine doesnt seem funny today.
Steve,
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. However, I wouldn't take offense at your tagline in any way. As many veterans here would say, "When the time comes, there will be those that run towards the sound of gunfire." They will go to either confront the perpetrator(s) or to aid the wounded. In that sense, your tagline is appropriate to the mentality of all those that would respond to acts of violence.
I am a resident of Oklahoma City, and as you know, in April of 1995, the worst case of domestic terrorism occurred here. In that case, people again rushed to aid the injured and work to save lives. One civilian nurse was even struck by a piece of falling debris while trying to aid others and was mortally injured. However, America is not alone in being able to celebrate the actions of those that rush to assist others. It is a world-wide occurrence in times of need.
Terry