Jose Salgado - a store clerk murdered in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Jose Salgado, age 57, died on April 11, 2015, at a hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut. 

Jose Salgado

Jose and his wife were working at their grocery store. At about 3:00 p.m., two armed men entered the store and demanded money.  Jose gave them some money from the cash register but they shot him anyway. 

The two men fled the scene on foot and entered a yellow or green 4-door vehicle. The vehicle could be a Ford Focus. A third man was waiting in the car for the suspects. 

Jose was rushed to a nearby hospital where tragically he passed away from his injuries. 

One robber was a black male in his 30's, standing approximately 5-foot, 9-inches tall. His face was partially covered by a mask. The second suspect is a white or Hispanic male, also in his 30's. He stands approximately 5'6" to 5'8" tall. He had long hair but did not wear a mask.

Anyone with information about this crime is urged to call Bridgeport Police Detective Ada Curet at 203-581-5236.

Gabriel, Archangel, who stands in the
presence of God, pray for Jose and
for those who have lost him

We put this question to the thieves who killed Jose: What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?

Residents in the area describe Jose as a kind and generous man.  He always had a smile on his face. He helped out many people when they were broke or homeless, giving them food.

Jose's loved ones are devastated over his tragic and needless death. Their hearts are broken. He will be forever mourned.

Jose is survived by many loving friends and family members including his wife. 

Pray for justice for Jose. 

Pray for all who go to work and who die because of it.

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

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

Sanjay Patel - a store clerk murdered in New Haven, Connecticut

Sanjay Patel, age 39, died on April 6, 2015, at a hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. 

Sanjay was a clerk at a Citgo gas station and convenience store. He was on duty for the night shift.

Sanjay Patel

He was known to many of his friends as "Sunny". 

At about 7:30 p.m., two gunmen entered the store. During the ensuing confrontation, Sanjay was shot numerous times. 

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

The gunmen grabbed some money out of the cash register and a box of cigars and fled the scene on foot.  They may have been running to a waiting vehicle. 

We put this question to the thieves who killed Sanjay: What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?

People in the district describe Sanjay as a nice guy who was kind in his dealings with his customers. He had a bright and upbeat manner. He worked long shifts, often 7 days a week.  

Sanjay's wife, Bhavana Chavada, is pregnant. The couple had been trying for years to

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

have a child. Last year Bhavana had been badly burned on her arms and legs in a fire and needed skin grafts. 

The gunmen wore masks and one had on a gray hoodie with the word "Jordan" printed on the sleeve. Anyone with information about this crime is urged to call New Haven Detectives at (203) 946-6304.

A GoFundMe page has been set up by Sanjay's friends to help raise money for his family.

Sanjay's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. Their hearts are broken. He loved his wife and was looking forward to the birth of his first child. He will be forever mourned.

Sanjay is survived by many loving friends and family members including his wife Bhavana Chavada, and their unborn child.

Pray for justice for Sanjay. 

Pray for all who go to work and who die because of it.

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

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

Firefighter Kevin Bell - died in the line of duty - Hartford, Connecticut

Kevin Bell

Firefighter Kevin Bell, age 48, died in the line of duty on October 7, 2014, at a hospital in Hartford, Connecticut.

Kevin was a member of the Hartford Fire Department. He had 6 years of service. He worked out of the Blue Hills Station No. 16.

A fire broke out at a Hartford two-family home after 6:00 p.m. Firefighters were able to put out the flames in about 30 minutes. All of the residents were evacuated safely.

However, Kevin Bell was fatally injured. Three other firefighters were also injured but are expected to survive. The cause of Kevin's death is under investigation.

Kevin was born and raised in Hartford. He entered the profession of firefighting later in life.

The Hartford Fire Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. Fire Department officials describe Kevin as a hero who died in an effort to save others. He

Florian, Patron Saint of
Firefighters, pray for Kevin
and for those who have
lost him.

will be forever remembered.

Kevin's loved ones are devastated by his sudden and tragic death. They describe him as an excellent firefighter, who cared about his job and his fellow firefighters. He was a loving husband and father. He was heavily into music and in his off-duty hours managed bands and worked as a DJ at various clubs and events. He will be forever mourned.

Kevin is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his father, Manuel Gomes; his wife Wayette Bell; and two daughters.

Thank you for your service to the community, Kevin.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

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

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

Kyla Ryng - a victim of domestic murder in Bristol, Connecticut

Kyla and Alexander, in
happier times

Kyla Ryng, age 27, died on June 4, 2014, at her home in Bristol, Connecticut.

Just before 7:00 a.m., Kyla was shot and killed by her husband, Alexander Ryng, age 26.  Alexander then shot himself to death. 

The couple's three children - 4 years old, 3 years old and 20 months old, were in the house at the time of the murder-suicide. Two of the kids ran to the house next door which is the home of their grandmother to tell her that something bad had happened.

Kyla and Alexander had been married for 6 years. Kyla was a stay at home wife and mother.

On May 30, 2014, Kyla had filed for divorce stating that their marriage had broken down irretrievably. She asked to receive alimony and child support and for their property and debts to be split. She wanted the couple to have joint custody of the children but asked for them to live primarily with her.

Alexander was a first lieutenant and a platoon leader for an engineering unit with the Connecticut Army National Guard. He had temporarily been working at the Stones Ranch Military Reservation in East Lyme, Connecticut.

The family had no previous record of calls to the Police until

Mary, pray for Kyla and
for those who have
lost her

recently. Kyla's family members stated that Alexander had a recent history with law enforcement and with medical officials. The National Guard was involved, a psychotherapist was involved and wellness checks by the police were involved.

In the days before her death, a brother of Alexander Ryng had reportedly grabbed Kyla's arm and accused her of cheating on her husband.

This entire incident is tragic in so many ways. A young woman and a young man lost their lives.  A young man committed murder. Three children saw the bloody bodies of their dead parents and are now orphans. 

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 who you know is calm and who will not exacerbate the situation. 
• 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 strong prescription drugs to calm you down. 
• Turn yourself in to the local Police, saying that you feel violently out of control and that you don't trust your own actions. 
• Do anything you can to prevent yourself from murdering the person you once loved.

Kyla's family are devastated over her tragic and senseless death. She will be forever mourned. 

Kyla is survived by many loving friends and family members including her mother, Michele Brasley; and her three small children.

God save us from the Lost Ones who once said they loved us and then kill us.

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

Bart Palosz - teenager bullied to death in Greenwich, Connecticut

Bart and his sister, Beata

Bartlomiej "Bart" Palosz, age 15, died on August 27, 2013, at his family's home in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Bart shot himself.

Bart was a student at Greenwich High School. After one day of classes in the new school year, he committed suicide.

Friends state that Bart was bullied since he moved to Greenwich from his native Poland when he was 4 years old.

Bart posted on his social media pages that he had attempted suicide several times before and that it was caused by relentless bullying.

In the recent past, a bully smashed Bart's brand new cellphone and had a good laugh over it.

A bully pushed him down a flight of stairs at the High School.

A group of classmates frequently shoved Bart into some thorny bushes on his walk to school.

A bully slammed a metal locker door into Bart's head, cutting him and sending him to the emergency room for stitches.

He was often picked on and put down because of his 6 foot 3 inch height, his Polish accent, his added weight, and his acne issues.

What kind of a school is this that has nasty ass student-freaks who torment others like this? This place should be called "Hell High".

High School officials stated: "Any indications that a student is experiencing significant mental health distress is addressed at the school level by personnel trained to recognize and respond to these concerns."

Of course, this is total B.S.  A student can't be pushed, shoved, slammed and berated eternally without someone in authority noticing. Schools and school boards ALWAYS deny any knowledge of bullying because they do not want to be sued for negligence.

Growing up, Bart became active with the Boy Scouts. He liked to play video games and volunteer at tag sales and the Byram Shubert Library. He was also an active social media user.

Family members describe him as quiet, kind-hearted and mature for his age.

Whatever other mental health issues Bart may have been suffering from, 10 years of

Angels of God, pray for Bart

incessant bullying didn't help.

Parents in Connecticut - where are your brats and what are they doing to each other? Do you care? 

Bart is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his parents, Frank and Anna Palosz; and his sister, Beata Palosz.

Pray for all who die young. Amen.

Pray for all who are tormented. Amen. 

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

Abdul Rawas - Store Clerk murdered in New Haven, Connecticut

Abdul Rawas, age 55, died on January 22, 2013, in his small convenience store in New Haven, Connecticut. 

Abdul was shot in the back and arm at about 11:00 a.m. by a male robber.

He was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

If you have information regarding this crime, please contact New Haven Police Detectives at 203-668-3022 or 203-687-0544.

Angels of God, pray for Abdul 

Friends are shocked at this killing. They describe Abdul as a very good man. He had been robbed 5 or 6 times before. He always gave up the money. There was no reason to kill him.

Other friends stated that Abdul would always help people out. Many times he gave food to people who were destitute.

Abdul is survived by many loving friends and relatives. 

God save us from the thieves who steal away our money and then our lives. Amen. 

Let us pray that Abdul Rawas is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.