John Davidson - Police Officer Fatality - Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

John Davidson

Constable John Davidson died in the line of duty on November 6, 2017, in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.

Constable Davidson was a member of the Abbotsford Police Department. He worked in the Patrol, Youth Squad and Traffic Sections.

He had 11 years of service with the Department and 24 years of service in law enforcement. He had previously worked as a police officer in Britain.

A call was received that a vehicle that was possibly stolen was located outside of a shopping centre in the city. The caller had blocked the suspected stolen vehicle in. The male who was driving the suspected stolen vehicle began shooting at the caller and at others with a shotgun. 

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for John and
for those who have
lost him. 

John and other Abbotsford Police officers arrived on scene and shots were exchanged. John was shot. 

He was rushed to a local hospital where, tragically, he succumbed to his injuries. 

The shooter, a man in his 60's from Alberta, was arrested. 

The members of the Abbotsford Police Department are in mourning over the death of their brother. John was a dedicated officer who worked hard to curtail impaired driving. He spent a lot of effort connecting to the community and to helping kids. John died as a hero in the service of his community. He will be forever remembered.

John's loved ones are devastated by his sudden and tragic death. He was loved. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

John is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife and his three adult children. 

Thank you for your service to the community, John.  

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

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

Pray that John is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Paul Bally - a victim of hit and run - British Columbia

Paul Bally, age 48, died on December 15, 2014, on a roadway in Fanny Bay, British Columbia.

Fanny Bay is a village of just over 800 located on the east coast of Vancouver Island.

Paul had left his home in the early evening to go for a bicycle ride. He was found by his wife hours later lying in a ditch along a local highway.  He had been struck by a vehicle.  The driver fled the scene.

Paul was transported to a hospital in Comox where he was pronounced deceased.

Paul had been wearing reflective gear and the bike was well-lit. It is believed that the vehicle came up behind him and sideswiped him on the vehicle's passenger side.  From the debris which fell off the vehicle, it is believed to be a white truck - possibly a Ford F250, F350 or Excursion.

If you have information about this collision you are urged to contact the North Island Traffic service in Campbell River at 250-286-5646 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Paul was a French teacher at Lake Trail Middle School in Courtenay.  He had taught there for 17 years.  He is described as a popular and highly regarded teacher who will

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

be greatly missed by his colleagues and students.

Paul was also a volunteer firefighter.

Paul's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He will be forever mourned.

Paul is survived by many loving friends and family members including his wife, Evelyn, and his two young children.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

God save us from the drivers who strike us down on the road and then run away like wolves.

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

Serena Vermeersch - a teen murdered in Surrey, British Columbia

Serena Vermeersch

Serena Vermeersch, age 17, died on September 15 or 16, 2014, in Surrey, B.C.

Serena was last seen on September 15 around 8:00 p.m. She was observed getting on a bus, heading home. She didn't return home by the next morning and her mother reported her missing. It was out of character for this girl to not phone home.

Serena's body was found at 7:00 p.m. on September 16, 2014, near some railway tracks in the Newton area of Surrey, B.C.

Surrey is a member municipality of Metro Vancouver. It has a population of about 395,000.

Police believe at this time that this was a random crime and that Serena was not targeted by her attacker.

A man was seen leaving the railway tracks near where Serena was found. He left in a silver or grey Dodge full sized three quarter ton pickup truck with a canopy and a roof rack.

If you know anything about this crime, you are urged to contact the Surrey RCMP at

Angels of God, pray for Serena and for those who
have lost her

604-599-0502 or call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Friends describe Serena as a sweet girl, who was beautiful and who had a fun personality. She could make you laugh. Her friends often called her "Rena".

Serena's loved ones are devastated over her tragic death. She was devoted to her family. She was just starting out in life. She will be forever mourned.

Serena is survived by many loving friends and family members.

Pray for all who die as teenagers. They barely had a chance to live. 

Pray for justice for Serena.

God save us from the Lost Ones who stalk the Earth, stealing away life. They are killing us, Father.

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

Randy White and Mike Smith - Good Samaritans in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

On September 7, 2014, a Jaguar vehicle being driven along a highway near Richmond, B.C., Canada, crashed and somehow flipped into the adjacent Fraser River.

Mike Smith (L); Randy White (R)

Randy White lives in the area and saw the crash and rushed to the riverside.

Two men were trapped inside the vehicle.

Randy White entered the water, chest deep, which has a very swift current.

Randy said that he can't swim very well so it was a struggle. He had trouble getting the doors open.

A neighbor, Mike Smith, was riding by on his bicycle and entered the water as well.

The Good Samaritan reaches
out to others in distress

Mike is a strong swimmer and does scuba diving so he felt less intimidated by the rushing river.

Mike was able to pull the passenger out of the car and started CPR. That man started to breathe.

Both the driver of the Jaguar and the passenger were rushed to a local hospital, where sadly the driver passed away.

The cause of the crash is under investigation. 

Pray for the man who died and for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

God bless Randy White and Mike Smith. They are Good Samaritans. Amen.

God bless all who step up and who come to the aid of strangers in distress. 

They are the true heroes of the modern era.

Kendall Moore and Craig Wood - accident victims in Prince George, British Columbia

Kendall Moore and Craig Wood died on May 17, 2014 at Kwitzil Lake, also known as Gravel Pit Lake, near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.

Kendall Moore and Craig Wood

Kendall and Craig were attending a prom night in connection with D.P. Todd Secondary School. Kendall was graduating. They later attended a party at a rural area by Kwitzil Lake after the Prom. Hundreds of kids were reportedly in attendance at this after-party.

Sometime during the night, Craig and Kendall drove into the lake. Friends and bystanders jumped into the water, trying to save Kendall and Craig.  Tragically, they drowned.

If you have information about this incident, please call the Prince George Royal Canadian Mounted Police at 250-561-3300. 

Angels of God, pray for Kendall and
for Craig and for those who have
lost them

It is unknown at the time of this posting if drugs or alcohol are involved in this tragic accident.

The friends of Kendall and Craig are weeping for them. Oceans of tears will be shed for these kids.

Kendall is described as an amazing girl, who was popular and who could be counted on to bring a smile to your face. She had a sweet heart.

Craig is described as full of life and a good dude who was just starting out in life.

The families of Kendall and Craig are devastated by their deaths. They will be forever mourned.

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

Pray that Kendall and Craig are in heaven. Pray that they are at peace and are with God. Amen.

An Anonymous Good Samaritan gives away his shoes in Surrey, British Columbia

On April 19, 2014, an off duty city bus driver, Surjit Singh Virk, was returning home on the bus. 

He noticed that a barefoot man was sitting near him.  Another man got on the bus a few stops later and sat in the vicinity of the barefoot man.  

Surjit Singh Virk, the man who reported this act of kindness (L);
The man who received the shoes on the bus (Middle);
The Good Samaritan who gave away his shoes (R)

The recently arrived man took off his shoes and slid them over to the barefoot man saying "You can take these.  Don't worry about me.  I live close by." 

The barefoot man put the shoes on.  The Good Samaritan got off at the next stop. 

The observer of all of this, Surjit Singh Virk, was able to snap the photos of these two

The Good Samaritan comes to
the aid of strangers, selflessly.

men.  He said that after driving buses for 16 years he had never seen anything like this before. 

The Good Samaritan wishes to remain anonymous.  He is a 27 year old Surrey resident and a Muslim who volunteers at his local mosque.  He says that good deeds are part of his Islamic faith. 

The man who brought all of this to everyone's attention, Surjit Singh Virk, is a member of the Sikh faith. 

The barefoot man who was helped most probably comes from some sort of Christian background. 

Therefore, this act of kindness and this act of humanity overcomes all religious labels and boundaries. It reinforces the fact that we are all human beings.  

Many of us are in need of help and some men and women, selflessly, come to the aid of those in need, regardless of religious affiliation.

Thanks to Surjit Singh Virk for reporting this.  We need stories that validate our humanity in this world of turmoil and strife. 

The man who gave away his shoes is a Good Samaritan. 

God bless this man in Surrey, British Columbia.  Amen.  

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

Angela Wilson - a murder victim in Clearwater, British Columbia

Angela Wilson, of unknown age, died on April 20, or 21, 2014, at her home in Clearwater, British Columbia. 

Angela Wilson

Clearwater is a town in south-eastern British Columbia, Canada.  It has a population of approximately 2,331.  It is 300 miles from Vancouver, B.C.

Angela was murdered. The cause of death has not been released by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 

Her former common-law husband, Ian Scott, of unknown age, was involved in a standoff with the Police on April 21st.  For 7 hours he kept his three young kids barricaded behind closed doors at his residence before he surrendered to authorities. He eventually released the kids to authorities and he was arrested. 

It is believed that Ian Scott killed Angela Wilson. 

The kids are 2, 4 and 6 years old.  The couple had broken up a month or so before and currently lived in separate homes. Ian Scott was not happy over their separation. There had been prior incidents with this couple in which the Police had been called.  Angela described Scott as somewhat violent. 

Angela was a nurse at the local hospital.  Scott ran a small construction company in

Gabriel, Archangel, pray for Angela
and for her children who have
lost her

Clearwater. 

The local community is in shock over this tragedy.  The concern is for the welfare of the children who have lost their mother. 

If you are experiencing a relationship breakdown and feel that you are getting out of control because of it:

• Speak to a friend or a family member. 
• Speak to a priest, a pastor or someone you trust.  
• Go to the local hospital's emergency room and say that you are losing it and that you need help. You may need prescription drugs to calm you down. 
• Do anything you can to prevent yourself from committing violent acts against the person you once loved. 

Angela is survived by many loving friends and relatives including her three children. 

God save us from those who said they loved us and then kill us. 

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

Pray for her children who have lost their mother.  Amen. 

Juan and Marta Rosales - Victims of an Elderly Hit and Run Driver - Coquitlam, British Columbia

Juan and Marta Rosales

Juan Jose Rosales, age 76, and Marta Rosales, age 66, died on the afternoon of November 27, 2013, on a street in Coquitlam, British Columbia.

They were about 130 metres away from their home when they were struck by a man driving a Dodge Ram pickup truck. They died at the scene.

Police said they were trying to determine if Juan and Marta were crossing the street with the crosswalk light or against it. Drugs, alcohol or speed were not a factor in the fatal accident.

Family members state that the couple were actually waiting on the sidewalk when they were hit and were not even in the crosswalk. They say the truck jumped the curb and hit them.

A motorcyclist followed the truck driver to his home and called police. A man in his late 80's or early 90's was arrested but released without charges.

If you know of any details relating to this incident, please contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550.

This very tragic incident involves the entire issue of the elderly driving. 

The other day I was walking past a local nursing home in my own home town. A man drove up in order to visit someone (maybe his wife or loved one). He got out of the car. He was tall, and about 85 years old. He could barely move his legs. His legs were like pillars of stone.  It took him 5 minutes to walk 5 feet. And this man is driving? With legs that have turned to stone.....How do you press the brake pedal?

Driving is a privilege and is not a right. You can't drive a 4,000 pound death machine if you can't move your legs or your arms, or if you can't see or hear.

Justice Institute of B.C. spokesperson Ken Davies said as the population ages, the number of seniors on B.C.’s roads will steadily increase. People need to be aware that more and more seniors will be driving, and the onus falls on families as well as doctors to make sure elderly drivers are fit to be behind the wheel.

Duh?  Where is the onus on the government licensing agencies and the legislators?

Actually the onus falls on the B.C. government (and all provincial and state governments) to set limits for an allowable age to drive and to not leave it up to the discretion of the individual, their family members or their doctor.

Drivers can be 75 or 80 or 90 years old and still think that they drive "just fine". But then while driving they have a stroke, a cardiac event, a blood clot, an aneurysm, or a diabetic shock incident and crash their car into a restaurant or a bus stop and 20 people could be sent to their graves over it.

Legislators need to step in, get real, stop worrying about winning potential voters among the seniors and get tough with age restrictions on driving. 

No one over 80 should be driving any vehicle except an electric 
wheelchair or a golf cart. 

Saint Jude, pray for Juan
and Marta Rosal

Juan Rosales was a pastor at Iglesia De Dios Church. He and his wife, Marta, had been married for 52 years.

Their family is deeply upset about this tragic incident.

Juan and Marta are survived by many loving friends and relatives including their 5 children and numerous grandchildren and extended family. 

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

Pray that Juan and Marta are in heaven. Pray that they are at peace and are with God. Amen.

Tyler Edwards - a victim of a drunk driver in Nanaimo, British Columbia

Tyler Edwards, age 34, died on September 1, 2013, on a street in Nanaimo, British Columbia.

Tyler was driving his motorcycle at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday when he was broadsided by a red Jeep. It has been reported that Tyler was speeding.

Tyler was transported to a local hospital but was pronounced deceased upon arrival.

A 61 year old man was driving the Jeep. He was under the influence of alcohol. The name of the driver has not been released as of this posting. The scope of the charges against him have not yet been determined. 

Pray for Tyler

The circumstances of this tragedy have not been completely determined.  It has not been determined how much speeding contributed to the accident.  However, if impaired driving is involved, you can be sure someone wasn't thinking or seeing clearly.

Tyler went to school in Penticton and spent most of his life there.

Tyler is survived by many loving friends and relatives.

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

God save us from the drunk and doped up drivers. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

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

Taylor Johnson - murdered in Langley, British Columbia

Taylor Johnson, age 21, of Tsawwassen, British Columbia, died on or before February 26, 2013, in Langley, British Columbia. 

He was found deceased and his death is believed to be a murder. 

He was the caretaker for a vacant house which was in reality a marijuana grow operation. 

Taylor did not have a criminal record.  He may have been involved in a drug operation. 

However, judge not, lest you be judged. He who is without sin, cast the first stone.

His family moved from Tucson, Arizona to Tsawwassen in 2007. His father, Paul Johnson, is a Baptist Pastor in Delta, British Columbia.

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

Taylor graduated from South Delta Secondary and was enrolled in the Advanced Music Production program at the Nimbus School of Recording Arts in Vancouver. He was scheduled to graduate this month.

Friends remember Taylor for his infectious smile and willingness to help others. He is also described as bright, funny and compassionate.

Family members state that Taylor was known for his gentle spirit and was well-liked.

In addition to his love of music, Taylor Johnson also had a love of sports. He played rugby for South Delta Secondary School, football at his high school in Tucson and baseball in Tsawwassen.

Taylor is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his parents and 5 siblings.

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

Pray for justice for Taylor.

Let us pray that Taylor Johnson is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Emily Morin, Mark Mitchell and Georgia Klap - fire tragedy in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Emily Morin and Mark Mitchell

Emily Morin, age 20, Mark Mitchell, age 26 and Georgia Klap, age 22, died on February 16, 2013, as a result of a house fire in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. 

The fire started during a house party, when a couch on the front porch began smouldering. Flames and smoke poured into the house when the front door was opened. The house was a multiple suite rental building. 

Georgia Klap

Both Emily and Georgia died after being taken to a nearby hospital. Mark was already deceased.

Emily was studying Alternative Medicine at Pacific Rim College. She and Mark were a couple. Both graduated from the horticulture technician program at Camosun College in 2010 and worked on organic farms in the province as they started their careers. After graduating, Emily and Mark immediately travelled the province working on organic farms in exchange for room and board as part of the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms program. They were proud of a massive organic garden project they helped build in Campbell River - a two-acre farm producing food that was harvested and sold directly to locals through a weekly food-basket program.

Emily is described as friendly and kind and that “A glow emanated from her.” It was stated that Emily greatly loved her family. 

Mark is described as quiet and reflective, intelligent and soft-spoken. 

Georgia was a musician, dancer and idealistic young woman who wanted to make the world a better place.  She attended the University of Victoria and was interested in travel and other cultures. After graduating from high school, she spent a year at the Youth Initiative Program in Sweden. She also volunteered for Mosqoy, a charitable organization that offers remote communities in the Peruvian Andes opportunities for economic development while nurturing their threatened indigenous culture. 

Father, place Emily, Mark and Georgia
on the stairway to Heaven

Friends describe her as an incredible person with a real passion for bringing people together and making positive change in the world. 

Emily, Mark and Georgia are survived by many loving friends and relatives. They will be forever missed. 

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

Let us pray that Emily Morin, Mark Mitchell and Georgia Klap are in heaven. Let us pray that they are at peace and are with God. Amen.