The Lisa Gibson Family in Winnipeg, Canada - a real tragedy

Lisa Gibson, age 32, died on July 24, 2013. Her body was pulled from the Assiniboine River in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Earlier in the day the bodies of her two children, Anna (age 2) and Nicholas (age 3 months) were found in a bathtub. These children had been drowned.

The father and husband, Brian, was at work.

Lisa Gibson was the last person known to be in charge of these kids. It is presumed that she drowned her children and then threw herself in the nearby river.

This situation is painful at every level. It is tragic in the extreme.

Lisa, who had given birth only 3 months before, was suffering from postpartum psychosis which is not postpartum depression. It is much more severe. It is a chemical imbalance in the body due to birth hormones. If you have a previous history of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, the chance of psychotic post partum depression occurring is greatly increased.

It has not been disclosed if Lisa had a prehistory of mental illness.

Every young mother is exhausted and feels that she is failing.  This is normal.  But if you feel delusional, deeply depressed and feel that you are "losing it",  please talk about this issue to family members, a pastor or priest, a friend or anyone...and then go to the Doctor. Ask a medical professional for help. Prescription drugs may get you through this difficult time. 

Saint Jude, pray for Anna
and Nicholas, Brian and Lisa.
Pray for peace for this family.

The infants, Anna and Nicholas, are survived by many loving friends and relatives including their father, Brian.

Pray that Anna and Nicholas are in heaven. Pray that they are with God. Amen.

Pray for Brian who has lost his family. Amen.

Pray for Lisa Gibson. Pray that she finds peace. Amen.

Pray for all who are tormented. Amen.

Thomas Keith Slay - Law Enforcement - Georgia

Corporal Thomas Keith Slay, age 53, died in the line of duty on July 30, 2013, on a highway near Columbus, Georgia.

He was known as Keith Slay to his comrades and friends.

Keith was a member of the Columbus Police Department. He was assigned to a multi-agency drug task force. He was also the unit's helicopter pilot. Thomas had 32 years of service in law enforcement.

At approximately 3:00 p.m., Corporal Slay and another officer were traveling north in an unmarked truck with their lights and siren on and were responding to a call for assistance for another officer. Another vehicle entered their lane and struck their vehicle, and sent it sliding into a utility pole on the driver's side.

Keith was transported to a medical facility where he was pronounced deceased from blunt force trauma.

The other officer, Agent Brad Evans, was critically injured in the crash but is expected

Michael, Archangel, Patron
Saint of the Police, pray
for Keith

to recover.

Police Officials describe Keith as a great guy and a great law enforcement officer.

He is also described as very professional and dedicated to the job.

The Police Department is in mourning. Keith will be greatly missed.

Keith is survived by many loving friends and relatives.

Thank you for your service to the public, Keith. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty. Amen.

Pray that Keith is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Shamekia Goodwin-Badger - Law Enforcement - Illinois

Officer Shamekia Goodwin-Badger, age 33, died on July 27, 2013, at a hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois.

Shamekia was a member of the Wheeling Police Department, Illinois. She was an evidence technician and a youth officer.

Shamekia had five years of service with the Department. She had previously served four years with the Hawthorn Woods Police Department.

On the evening of July 25, 2013, Shamekia was attending a work-related course on night-time photography when she collapsed. She was transported a medical facility. She passed away two days later of a blood clot in the lungs.

Police Officials describe her as calm with a firm demeanor, compassionate and understanding and able to handle any situation. 

Michael, Archangel,
Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for
Shamekia

Shamekia was also a decorated Army veteran who had served in Kuwait and Iraq.

The Wheeling and Hawthorn Woods Police Departments are in mourning over her untimely death.

Shamekia is survived by many loving friends, comrades and relatives including her daughter (age 13).

Thank you for your service to the public, Shamekia.

Pray for all who die in the performance of their duties.

Pray that Shamekia is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Stephen New - U.S. Military

Sgt. Stephen M. New, age 29, of Bartlett, Tennessee, died on July 28, 2013, in Bagram, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by small arms fire in the Sarobi District of Kabul Province, Afghanistan.

He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Jackson, Mississippi.

Stephen had attended Bolton High School. He joined the Army in 2003 as a health care specialist. He served at Fort Benning, Georgia, until leaving active duty in 2005.

In 2009, he joined the Mississippi National Guard and was assigned to a Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Jackson, Mississippi. In 2011 he attended a Special Forces Assessment and Selection and was chosen to become a Special Forces medical sergeant. He completed the Special Forces qualification course last year.

His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Afghan Campaign Medal, NATO Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Parachutist Badge and the Special Forces Tab.

He was a member of the Ellendale Baptist Church.

Friends said that he was a man of faith who made a huge impression on others. He is

Angels of God, pray for Stephen

described as having a great personality, with a sense of humor.

Stephen is survived by many loving friends and relatives.

Thank you for serving, Stephen.

Pray without ceasing unto God for an end to this war in Afghanistan. It is enough. We are sick with grief for men like Stephen.

Pray that Stephen is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Caryn Nouv - U.S. Military

Spc. Caryn E. Nouv, age 29, of Newport News, Virginia, died on July 27, in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked her vehicle with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire.

She was assigned to the 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. She was a convoy driver.

Caryn deployed to Afghanistan in January of 2013. This was her first combat deployment.

She graduated from Tabb High School in 2002. She joined the Army in 2009.

Light a candle for Caryn.  Light her
way to Heaven.

Caryn is survived by many loving friends and relatives, including her two young children. 

Thank you for serving, Caryn.

Pray without ceasing unto God for an end to this war in Afghanistan. It is enough. We are sick with grief for women like Caryn.

Pray that Caryn is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Eric Lawson - U.S. Military

Sgt. Eric T. Lawson, age 30, of Stockbridge, Georgia, died on July 27, in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire.

He was assigned to the 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. He was a cargo specialist.

He deployed to Afghanistan in January of 2013.

Eric joined the Army in 2002. This was his third deployment to Afghanistan. He served

Jesus, pray for Eric

as an assistant Convoy Commander during his tour in theater providing critical security to logistical patrols throughout Northern Afghanistan.

Eric is survived by many loving friends and relatives.

Thank you for serving, Eric.

Pray without ceasing unto God for an end to this war in Afghanistan. It is enough. We are sick with grief for men like Eric.

Pray that Eric is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Six Teenagers killed in a tragic accident near Lloydminster, Saskatchewan

Six teenagers died on July 27, 2013, at about 4:20 a.m., on a highway near Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada. 

Top Row - Jayden Boettcher, (L), Aimee Hurley (Mid), Tarren Attfield (R)
Bottom Row - Kristopher Tavener (L), Mackenzie Moen (Mid), Naomi Salas-Schafer (R)

The group had been visiting friends in Lloydminster and were returning to their homes when their vehicle, a Pontiac Sunfire, collided with a semi-trailer truck carrying crude oil. Both the car and the semi-trailer careened into a nearby slough. The car was found submerged and the semi-trailer was on its side in the water.

Five of the teenagers were pronounced dead at the scene. One was found outside of the car and was taken to hospital but did not survive. 

Tragically deceased are:

Jayden Boettcher, age 16
Aimie Hurley, age 14
Mackenzie Moen, age 14
Kristopher Tavener, age 17
Tarren Attfield, age 15
Naomi Salas-Schafer, age 13

Father, place Jayden, Aimie, Mackenzie,
Kristopher, Tarren and Naomi on the
stairway to Heaven

These teens are from the towns of Lloydminster, Lashburn and Marshall, all in Saskatchewan.

Neither alcohol nor drugs were found at the scene of the tragedy.

These kids are survived by many loving friends and relatives who will forever miss them.

Their loss is horrendous. The loss to the loved ones of these kids is unspeakable. Oceans of tears will be shed for these teens for years to come. 

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and gone the next. Amen.

Pray that all of these kids are in heaven. Pray that they are at peace and are with God. Amen.

Mary Beth San Juan - murdered in Honolulu, Hawaii

Mary Beth San Juan, in her mid to late 50's, died sometime on or before July 23, 2013, at her home in Honolulu, Hawaii.

She had been stabbed to death in an apparent robbery attempt. Her body was found bound, gagged and wrapped in a carpet.

Her vehicle was missing but was soon located. Surveillance video shows an unknown person using Mary Beth's bank card to withdraw funds at an automated teller machine.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300.

Mary Beth owned her own real estate business which she established in 2005. She worked out of her home. She was also into acting and was taking acting lessons and auditioning for acting roles. 

She had split up with her husband about six years ago, but they were close, took trips together and went out for dinner together.  Her ex-husband is not a suspect in her murder. 

Friends describe her as a highly positive person, gentle, quiet and soft-spoken. She also had a welcoming smile. 

Angels of God, pray for Mary Beth

Family members are devastated by her death and stated that Mary Beth always sought to choose a better way - the way of love, understanding and forgiveness. 

Mary Beth is survived by many loving friends and relatives including her sisters, her ex-husband and her son, Philip.

Pray for justice for Mary Beth. 

God save us from the thieves. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Mary Beth is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Imran Ashgar - Store Clerk - murdered in Columbus, Ohio

Imran Ashgar

Imran Ashgar, age 34, died on July 24, 2013, at a convenience store in east Columbus, Ohio.

He was employed as a clerk at the store. Police found him after 11:00 p.m. He had been shot and died at the scene.

Surveillance video shows two young black males entering the store with handguns.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact the Columbus police homicide detectives at 614-645-4730.

Devonere Simmonds, age 17, and Nathaniel Brunner, age 18, have been arrested in connection with this crime. 

Devonere Simmonds (L), Nathaniel Brunner (R)

Angels of God, pray
for Imran

The two are also implicated in another shooting the same night. William Rudd of Virginia was shot in the head at a truck stop at 4:50 a.m. while he was filling his vehicle with gas.

Devonere Simmonds is also wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting death of Lamont Frazier, age 17.

Kristine, the wife of Imran Ashgar stated: "He was my backbone. He was everything to me, and I can't understand why someone would take him."

Imran Ashgar is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his wife, Kristine.

Pray for justice for Imran.

Pray for all who die as a result of doing their job. Amen.

God save us from the Lost Ones who stalk the Earth stealing away life. Amen. 

Pray that Imran is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Habib Hajimirzaei - Store Clerk - murdered in Oklahoma City

Habib Hajimirzaei, age 62, died on July 23, 2013, at a convenience store in northwest Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Habib was working at the store. He was found by the Police just before midnight. He had been shot in the head during a robbery attempt.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Homicide Tip Line at 405-297-1200.

Habib was well known in the neighbourhood and had been working at the gas station/food store for more than 17 years. He was originally from Iran.

Habib was well liked and is described as a good guy who was helpful to others.

He is described as kind, hardworking and considerate.

He was known to give free slushies to kids.

One man said that when he was a teenager he tried to steal some beer from the store.

Light a candle for Habib.
Light his way to Heaven.

Habib chased him but did not call the police and gave the teenager another chance to stay out of trouble.

Habib is survived by many loving friends and relatives.

Pray for justice for Habib. 

God save us from the thieves. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Habib is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Winston Martindale - Law Enforcement - New York State

Trooper Winston Martindale, age 40, died on July 24, 2013, at a hospital in New York City.

He was a member of the New York State Police. He had 7 years of service. He was assigned to Troop F.

Over two years earlier, on May 9, 2011, Winston had responded to the scene of a plane crash in Wawayanda, New York. He was one of the first units to arrive at the scene.

Two small planes had collided. During the emergency, he fell on a piece of equipment and suffered internal injuries and internal bleeding in his abdomen. Despite the injuries, he continued his efforts to try to free the two pilots from the wreckage. Sadly, both pilots died at the scene.

Winston worked at the scene for 6 hours. Later it was determined that he had suffered very severe injuries.

He underwent several surgeries over the following two years but succumbed as a result of the injuries and complications on July 24th, 2013.

Police comrades stated that Winston always gave 110 percent to whatever he was doing. He was a good Trooper.

Others describe him as a man with a positive attitude who loved doing what he did.

Winston Martindale was also a U.S. Army veteran.

Winston is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his parents; his

Michael, Archangel, Patron
Saint of the Police, pray for
Winston

sister and brother; his wife, Michelle; and his son and daughter.

Thank you for your service to the public and to your country, Winston. 

Pray for all who die as a result of doing their job. Amen.

Pray for all who linger and suffer. Amen.

Pray that Winston is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Rob Nichols - U.S. Military

Spc. Rob L. Nichols, age 24, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, died on July 23, 2013, in Soltan Kheyl, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.

He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia.

Rob was a 2007 graduate of Sand Creek High School. 

He was known as Robbie to many of his friends. 

Friends said he liked dirt biking and camping.  

He was popular and never hurt anybody.  He lived it up and wanted to make people laugh. 

Still others describe him as funny, energetic and charming.  He always had a smile on

Angels of God, pray for Rob

his face. 

He will be greatly missed. 

Rob is survived by many loving friends and relatives.

Thank you for serving, Rob. 

Pray without ceasing unto God for an end to this war in Afghanistan. It is enough. We are sick with grief for men like Rob.

Pray that Rob is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Stefan Smith - U.S. Military

Sgt. Stefan M. Smith, age 24 of Glennville, Georgia, died on July 23, 2013, in Soltan Kheyl, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.

He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia.

Stefan graduate from LaGrange High School in 2008, where he was a star wrestler. He was a police officer in Glensville for a year and a half before joining the Army.

He deployed to Afghanistan in February of 2013. This was his first overseas deployment. He was due to come home in November.

He wanted to get back into law enforcement when he was discharged from the Army.

Friends stated that Stefan loved a challenge and the military seemed a natural fit for

Gabriel, Archangel, who stands
in the presence of God, pray
for Stefan and for his children
who have lost their father

him. He loved his country, his family and his friends. He will be forever missed.

Stefan is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his mother; his wife, Kristi, and their three children, Dewey (age 3), Denver (age 2) and Gracie (age 1).

Thank you for serving, Stefan. 

Pray without ceasing unto God for an end to this war in Afghanistan. It is enough. We are sick with grief for men like Stefan.

Pray that Stefan is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Jonam Russell - U.S. Military

1st Lt. Jonam Russell, age 25, of Cornville, Arizona, died on July 23, 2013, in Soltan Kheyl, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.

He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia.

Jonam grew up in in Cottonwood, Arizona. He attended Arizona State University and graduated from the W.P. Carey School of Business in May of 2011. Jonam had been serving as an infantry officer since May of 2011.

Friends state that he was living his dream which was to serve his country. He loved the military. 

Friends describe him as an amazing person, with a magnetic personality and a

Light a candle for Jonam.
Light his way to Heaven.

great smile. 

Military comrades state that he could always be depended upon and that he will be greatly missed.

Jonam is survived by many loving friends and relatives, including his parents, Gilbert and Sophia Russell; and five siblings.

Thank you for serving, Jonam.

Pray without ceasing unto God for an end to this war in Afghanistan. It is enough. We are sick with grief for men like Jonam.

Pray that Jonam is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

David Brier - Firefighter - Massachusetts

Firefighter David Brier, age 50, died on July 22, 2013, at a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.

David was a member of the Middleborough Fire Department. He had 15 years of service. 

David was working a 24 hour shift on July 12, 2013, when he felt ill. His shift commander told David to go home but David decided to finish out his shift. Upon completion of the shift, David returned home where he soon suffered a heart attack. He was rushed to a medical center in Boston. He was placed on life support but never regained consciousness. He passed away on July 22, 2013. 

Saint Florian, Patron Saint
of Firefighters, pray for
David

He was a graduate of Silver Lake Regional High School.

The Fire Department is in mourning over his passing, which is a huge loss to the Department.

Fire Officials stated that David was a hard worker who did whatever needed to be done, with no questions asked. He was highly respected by his comrades. 

David is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his parents, Luther and Nan Brier; his brothers, Philip and Gary Brier; his sisters Joyce Pike and Robin Bartlett; his wife, Wendy; his daughter, Samantha Gerragauch; and three grandchildren, Makayla, A.J., and Brooke. 

Thank you for your service to the public, David.

Pray for all who linger and suffer. Amen.

Pray that David is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Terri Moulton and Stacey Moulton - murdered in New York State

Terri Moulton, age 54, and her daughter, Stacey Moulton, age 30, died on July 14, 2013, in Sodus, New York.

Dante Taylor

They had gone to a neighbor's house in the afternoon to check on the neighbors' cat while their neighbors were away. The women walked into a robbery in progress. Both women were stabbed to death and died at the scene. The perpetrator tried to set their bodies on fire.

Dante Taylor, age 32, has been arrested in connection with these crimes and has been charged with two counts of first degree murder. Items from the burglarized home were found in his possession. He has an extensive criminal history and served two prison terms for felony attempted robbery and drug charges.

Dante Taylor is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. However, someone committed these murders. Only the lowest of swine would stab two innocent women to death because they witnessed your crime.

Terri and her husband, Charles (Chuck), operated Moulton Equipment Sales and Service. Terri also owned a local horse farm.

Stacey was a massage therapist. She was a graduate of Onondaga School of

Light a candle for Terri and Stacey.
Light their way to Heaven.

Therapeutic Massage.

Terri and Stacey were known for their kindness and love of animals.

Terri and Stacey are survived by their mother (and grandmother), Carol Briggs; brother (and Uncle), Steve Briggs; husband (and father), Charles Moulton; son (and brother), Jason; and special friend, Jeremy Tillapaugh.

Pray for justice for Terri and Stacey.

God save us from the thieves. They are killing us, Father. Amen. 

Pray that Terri and Stacey are in heaven. Pray that they are at peace and are with God. Amen.

David Vanbuskirk - Law Enforcement - Nevada

Officer David Vanbuskirk, age 36, died on July 22, 2013, on Mount Charleston, Nevada.

David was a member of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. He was a assigned to the Search and Rescue Section of the Department. He had 13 years of service.

David was involved in an aerial rescue operation of a hiker on Mount Charleston. The hiker had become disoriented and was stranded on a rock ledge near Mary Jane Falls. A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department helicopter located the hiker and lowered Officer Vanbuskirk to the location.

As the helicopter began to raise the two to the helicopter Officer Vanbuskirk became detached from the line and fell to the canyon floor below. The hiker was treated at a local hospital and survived.

Dave grew up in the Las Vegas area and lived in Henderson.

He had been a member of Search and Rescue since 2007. He joined the Department in 1999.

The Police Department is in mourning over this tragedy.

Police officials describe him as an exceptionally fine officer.

Friends describe Dave as a man who put others first. His passion was helping others.

Michael, Archangel, Patron
Saint of the Police, pray for Dave

He loved his work. He was a great guy who did his job professionally. He is also described as a man who would give you the shirt off of his back.

Dave also had a black belt in Jiu Jitsu.

David is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his wife.

Thank you for your service to the public, Dave. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty. Amen.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and gone the next. Amen.

Pray that David is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Bruce Sensenig - Firefighter - Pennsylvania

Firefighter Bruce Sensenig, age 20, died on July 22, 2013, on a highway in West Cornwall Township, Pennsylvania.

Bruce was a member of the Quentin Volunteer Fire Company, in Quentin, Pennsylvania. He had one year of service.

Bruce was responding to a call for assistance at a motor vehicle accident. At about 6:30 p.m., he was driving his own vehicle to the station when he lost control of his car and crossed the center line of the highway. His car was struck broadside by an oncoming minivan.

Bruce passed away at the scene of the accident. Wet weather and road conditions are believed to be factors in this tragedy. It was raining heavily.

Bruce was employed at Farmer Boy Ag, a farm equipment and supply store in

Saint Florian, Patron Saint
of Firefighters, pray for
Bruce

Myerstown.

The Quentin Fire Department is in mourning over this tragedy.

Fire Department officials stated that Bruce had a love for the fire service. He had a sense of humor and was very well liked. He was just a good kid.

Others describe him as happy-go-lucky and friendly. He had learned sign language to better communicate with his wife, Katie, who is hearing impaired.

Bruce is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his parents, Bruce and Ella Sensenig; and his wife, Katie.

Thank you for your service to the public, Bruce. 

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and gone the next. Amen.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty. Amen.

Pray that Bruce is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Anthony Maddox - U.S. Military

Spc. Anthony R. Maddox, age 22, of Port Arthur, Texas, died on July 22, 2013, in Landstuhl, Germany, of a non-combat related incident that occurred in Andar, Afghanistan.

He was involved in an accident with a fuel truck and suffered severe burns.

He was assigned to the 10th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York. He was an Army petroleum supply specialist.

Anthony attended Chiddix Junior High and then two years at Normal Community High School in Normal, Illinois, before moving to Texas, where his mother lives.

He joined the Army in January of 2011. After training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and Fort Lee, Virginia he arrived at Fort Drum in July of 2011. He deployed with his unit to Afghanistan in January of 2013.

His awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Combat Action Badge.

Family members describe him as a quiet, fun-loving kid, who grew from a boy to a man during his four years in the Army.

He is also described as energetic and instantly likeable.

Jesus, pray for Anthony

His family are hugely proud of him and of his service to his country.

Anthony is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his father, Jerome Maddox; his mother and his step-father.

Thank you for serving, Anthony.

Pray without ceasing unto God for an end to this war in Afghanistan. It is enough. We are sick with grief for men like Anthony.

Pray that Anthony is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Darren Bezborotko - a Good Samaritan in Regina, Canada

Darren Bezborotko, of Regina, Saskatchewan, is a Good Samaritan.

Two years ago he offered aid to a woman and her child and that woman has been wondering who he was ever since.

They got a chance to meet on July 19, 2013, in Regina. She thanked him for his help and gave him a bouquet of flowers. 

Darren Bezborotko, Owen, and Juanita Ledoux

In 2011, Juanita Ledoux was walking to the hospital with her son, Owen, age 6 at the time. The boy had been feeling ill for a week and was suffering from headaches. He was vomiting all the time. Juanita had scheduled medical appointments for tests but he got worse suddenly. She had no transportation at her disposal so she decided to walk him to the Emergency Department of a local city hospital.

As they struggled on the sidewalk, Owen was basically on his hands and knees and Juanita was trying to get him up but she couldn't carry him. Owen kept falling to his knees and then picking himself up.

Darren Bezborotko was driving by and saw this boy and his mother faltering. He stopped, offered help, and drove them to the hospital.

He stepped up and helped strangers, selflessly. That is what being a Good Samaritan

The Good Samaritan
reaches out to strangers,
selflessly. 

is all about.

Sadly, the boy, Owen, was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor.

Darren has a wife, Trish, and two teenaged children. Trish stated that it is so typical of Darren to do something like this. He is just a man who helps others.

Pray for Owen and for his mother, Juanita. Pray for mercy for them. Amen.

God bless Darren Bezborotko and his family. He isn't a saint, but his act of kindness is a saintly act - the giving of yourself to others.

God knows we need more men like Darren in this world.

Shelby Farah - Store Clerk murdered in Florida

Shelby Farah, age 20, died on July 20, 2013, at a store in Jacksonville, Florida.

She was working as a clerk at a Metro PCS store, which is a cell phone retailer.

At about 6:30 p.m., the Police responded to a call regarding a robbery. Officers found Shelby lying dead behind the counter.

It was reported that a man came into the store with a gun and demanded money and then gunshots were heard. The man fled on foot. He is described as a black male, 6 feet tall, with a slim build.

If you have any information about this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous. Anyone with a credible tip could be eligible for a $3,000 reward.

Shelby was a 2011 graduate of Andrew Jackson High School. She had also attended Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Family members describe Shelby as a bright and talented young woman who loved

Angels of God, pray for Shelby

giving back to her community. She volunteered locally and coached a local elementary cheerleading squad. She had dreams of studying forensics and was interested in being a a 911 dispatcher.

Friends describe her as full of life and joy, always smiling.

Shelby is survived by many loving friends and relatives including her mother, Darlene Farah.

Pray for justice for Shelby.

Pray for women who die at age 20. Yesterday, they were just girls.

God save us from the thieves. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Shelby is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Maria Maldonado and Melissa Cervantes - killed by hit and run driver in Georgia

Maria Maldonado (L); Melissa Cervantes (R)

Maria Cervantes Maldonado, age 36 and her daughter, Melissa Cervantes, age 6, died in the evening of July 18, 2013, on a road in Lilburn, Georgia.

They were walking home from a Family Dollar store, about a mile from their home. They were on the sidewalk, when a pick-up truck tried to get around another vehicle, over-corrected, running up on the sidewalk and killing the pedestrians.

Spencer Prigmore

Spencer Prigmore, age 43, was arrested a short time later and charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, hit-and-run and two counts of vehicular homicide. It is believed that he was doped up at the time of the crime. A woman was in the pick-up truck with Prigmore. It took her 5 hours to sober up enough to even state her address. She was not driving the truck and was released.

Angels of God, pray for Maria
and for Melissa, and for those
who have lost them.

Spencer Prigmore's criminal record shows charges in at least three counties for bad debts, battery, theft, shoplifting and a prior drunk driving charge. This dude is bad news from the word go.  He has a rap sheet like Judas.

Friends describe Maria Maldonado as a mother who lived to work for her daughter. She had a sense of humor and was always cracking jokes.

Friends stated that Maria adored her daughter. 

Maria and Melissa are survived by many loving friends and relatives who will forever miss them.

Pray for justice for Maria and Melissa. Amen. 

God save us from the drunk and the doped up drivers. It isn't even safe to walk on the sidewalk. These freaks are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Maria and Melissa are in heaven. Pray that they are at peace and are with God. Amen.

Bruce Jacobs - Law Enforcement - Mississippi

Police Officer Bruce Jacobs, age 35, died in the line of duty on July 20, 2013, on a highway near Jackson, Mississippi.

Bruce was a member of the Jackson Police Department. He was stationed at Precinct 4. He had five years of service.

Officer Jacobs was responding to a call that a barbecue grill had fallen from a vehicle and was blocking part of a local highway. At about 1:30 p.m., the officer was attempting to put the grill into the trunk of his patrol car when he was struck from behind by another vehicle.

Bruce was transported to University of Mississippi Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the vehicle that struck him was also transported to the hospital with injuries.

Michael, Archangel, Patron
Saint of the Police, pray for
Bruce

He had entered Jackson's Police Academy in 2009.

The Police Department is in mourning over his sudden and tragic death. 

Friends describe him as having a sense of humor and a friendly demeanor.  He is also described as a hard worker and an achiever.  He was well liked and was an over-all good guy. 

Comrades stated that he was right there when anyone needed backup.  

Bruce is survived by many loving friends and relatives.

Thank you for your service to the public, Bruce.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty. Amen.

Pray that Bruce is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Matthew Blankenship - Firefighter - Missouri

Firefighter Matthew Blankenship, age 38, died on July 20, 2013, in Missouri.

Matthew was a volunteer member of the Marshfield Fire Department. He had 4 years of service with the department.

On July 13, 2013, Matt and another firefighter were attempting to extinguish a fire in a two storey house.

Conditions inside the structure quickly deteriorated and they became trapped.

Matt was rescued by other firefighters and immediately transported to the hospital.

Matt was severely burned in the structure fire. He was burned over 75 percent of his body and was placed in a medically induced coma.

But he tragically passed away from his injuries.

The Marshfield Fire Department is in mourning over the loss of their brother. 

Saint Florian, Patron Saint
of Firefighters, pray for Matt

Matt worked as a mechanic at a Peterbilt dealership in Springfield, Missouri. 

Matt is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his wife and three children. 

Thank you for your service to the public, Matt. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty. Amen. 

Pray for all who linger and suffer. Amen. 

Pray that Matthew is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.