Larry Leggio and John Mesh - Firefighter Fatalities - Kansas City, Missouri

Firefighters Larry Leggio, age 43, and John Mesh, age 39, died in the line of duty on October 12, 2015, in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Larry Leggio (L); John Mesh (R)

Both men were members of the Kansas City Fire Department. Larry had 17 years of service. John had 13 years of service. 

About 7:30 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a fire at an apartment building in the Old Northeast District.  During the firefighting operation, part of the structure collapsed trapping four firefighters under rubble. 

A rescue team was able to able to extract all of the men who were rushed to several nearby hospitals. 

Despite valiant efforts on the part of medical staff, tragically Larry Leggio and John Mesh could not be revived and were pronounced deceased. 

The other two firefighters were released from the hospital. 

Larry and John had carried two residents out of the second floor of the apartment building and down ladders before the fatal structural collapse. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation by local, state and federal authorities. 

Florian, Patron Saint of
Firefighters, pray for Larry and
for John and for those who
have lost them.

Donations to support the families of Larry and John can be made by check, payable to IAFF Local 42, 6320 Manchester Ave., Suite 42A; Kansas City, Missouri, 64133.

The members of the Kansas City Fire Department are in mourning over the deaths of their brothers. They are heroes who will be forever remembered.

The loved ones of Larry and John are devastated over their sudden and tragic deaths. They were good men who did their best. They will be forever mourned.

Larry is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his mother and his wife. 

John is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife and his four daughters.

Thank you for your service to Kansas City, Larry and John. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

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

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

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

Alexis Kane - a teen girl murdered in Kansas City, Missouri

Alexis Kane

Alexis Kane, age 14, died on January 11, 2015, at a water park in Kansas City, Missouri.

She had been brutally beaten and shot numerous times.

Friends stated that Alexis had met a male teen, 17 year old Isaac Carter, on the Internet and agreed to meet him at a convenience store. He showed up with two buddies. Friends went with her for the initial meeting and advised her not to get into a car with him and his friends. Alexis went anyway. Her friends followed her in their own car but lost her and texted her to turn on her cellphone's location services.

The three males she met took her to an apartment and then to a water park where her murder took place.

Three males have been charged with first degree murder - CeAntonyo Kennedy, age 17; Dominic McDaniel, age 18; and Isaac Carter, age 17. 

CeAntonyo Kennedy; Dominic McDaniel; Isaac Carter

There is no known motive for this unspeakable crime against a 14 year old girl. It has been suggested that perhaps this murder was some sort of gang initiation but that is only speculation. It makes no sense whatsoever. No one kills someone who is 14 years old and who you just met a couple of hours ago unless you are a complete psychopath.

The three young men who were arrested showed no remorse while in court. In fact one of them smiled at the mother of Alexis.

No parent can reasonably be expected to totally control their teenaged kid's internet activities in today's world. If kids don't get online at home because they are monitored by their parents, they will do so at a friend's home or at school or at a library or on a mobile device or somehow.

Schools should be conducting awareness courses for teenagers about the entire Internet experience. Teenagers have to learn to make smart decisions about their own internet activity. They particularly have to learn to make smart decisions about the people they connect with online.

To any teenager who is reading this: The Internet is full of trolls, misfits, sexual

Jesus, pray for Alexis and
for all who have lost her

predators, sociopaths and psychopaths. Everybody isn't your buddy and your BFF. Just because they are on Facebook doesn't mean that they are sane. Beware of strangers who are rushing to be your friend. Don't agree to meet "new found internet friends" alone and do not go to their homes or to a secluded location with them. Do not get into vehicles with them.

Alexis was an 8th grade student at Smith-Hale Middle School in Kansas City. School officials describe her as a great kid who was into peace, justice and was against violence in every form.

Alexis' loved ones are devastated over her senseless and tragic death. They describe her as a sweet girl who loved her family. She will be forever mourned.

Alexis is survived by many loving friends and family members including her mother.

Pray for justice for Alexis.

God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to strangers. Amen.

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

Robert Christman - a teen victim of a robbery in St. Louis, Missouri

Robert Christman

Robert Christman, age 19, died on January 11, 2015, at a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Robert was known as Bobby to his family and friends.

He had been out with his brother and a female friend in the Washington Avenue restaurant and entertainment area. At about 12:45 a.m., all three were sitting in their vehicle in a parking lot. The female passenger, also age 19, was in the rear seat.

Another vehicle pulled up beside them and a man with a handgun got out and opened the rear door of the car Robert was in, and tried to grab the woman's purse. She resisted and Robert said something to the gunman who opened fire striking Robert in the head.

The gunman jumped back in his own vehicle and fled the scene. It is believed that two other men were in the vehicle with him. The vehicle they were driving had been carjacked in downtown St. Louis the week previous.

Robert was rushed to a local hospital but tragically passed away later that day.

The police tracked the car to the Washington Park area of the City. Shots were exchanged between the occupants and the police but the suspects were able to ditch the car and escape.

If you have any information about this crime you are urged to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

Robert graduated from DeSmet Jesuit High School in 2013. In high school he had

played rugby and wrestled. Currently, he was a sophomore at Southeast Missouri State University and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He had plans of joining the military.

Friends stated that Robert was a good kid who worked very hard at everything he did.

Angels of God, pray for Bobby and for those
who have lost him

He succeeded academically and athletically. He loved his family. He was uptempo, outgoing and popular. He would do anything for anyone who needed his help.

Robert's loved ones are devastated over his senseless and tragic death. He is their hero. He will be forever mourned. 

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

Robert is survived by many loving friends and family members including his parents, Robert Christman II and Dawn Christman; and his brothers, Sean and Sydney.

Pray for justice for Robert.

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

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

Eddie Johnson Jr. - Law Enforcement - Alton, Missouri

Eddie Johnson Jr.

Police Officer Eddie Johnson, age 45, died in the line of duty on October 20, 2014.

Eddie was a member of the Alton Police Department. He had nine years of service. 

Details are limited as of this posting. 

Eddie was travelling in his patrol car to a house fire in Royal Oak, which is about 5 or 6 miles west of Alton. His vehicle struck a driveway entrance and overturned several times. He was ejected from the vehicle.  It is believed that Eddie was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident. 

Eddie also served as a reserve deputy for the Oregon County Sheriff's Office. He was also the fire chief of the Alton Volunteer Fire Department.

The Alton Police Department, the Oregon County Sheriff's Office and the Alton Volunteer Fire Department are in mourning over the sudden death of their brother,

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

Eddie.  He will be forever remembered.

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

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

Thank you for your service to the community, Eddie. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

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

Abdulrauf Kadir - a Store Clerk murdered in St. Louis, Missouri

Abdulrauf Kadir, age 32, died on July 6, 2014, at a convenience store in the Dutchtown district of St. Louis, Missouri. 

Abdulrauf Kadir

On that Sunday afternoon, he was shot several times in the chest during a robbery and later in the head when he tried to crawl away for help. Sadly, he died of his injuries at the scene. 

Police have arrested Antonio Muldrew, age 36, for this heinous crime.  He has been charged with murder and robbery.  He has prior convictions for drug possession, domestic assault and unlawful use of a weapon. This dude is bad news from the word go. 

Abdulrauf was an Ethiopian refugee.  He was a member of the Islamic faith. 

He had arrived in St. Louis only 8 months ago.  He was working two jobs to save enough money to bring his wife and his son and daughter to St. Louis. Currently

Antonio Muldrew

they are in a refugee camp in Kenya.  

Customers of the store describe Abdulrauf as friendly and well-liked, despite his short time working there. 

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

Abdulrauf is survived by many loving friends and family members including his wife and his 8 year old son and 3 year old daughter. 

Pray for Abdulrauf
and for his wife
and children

Pray for all who go to work and who die there.

Pray for justice for Abdulrauf. 

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

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

Mon Rai - Store Clerk - murdered in St. Louis, Missouri

Mon Rai, age 30, died on June 9, 2013, in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was a store clerk at a 7-Eleven store in the Bevo Mill neighbourhood.

He was found lying in an aisle of the store. He had been shot in the back. He was transported to a local hospital and died soon thereafter.

It appears that a man just came up behind him as he was working, and shot him. The motive for this murder is unknown.

If you have any information about this crime, please call CrimeStoppers at 877-725-8477.

Mon Rai came to St. Louis from Nepal a year ago. He was originally from Bhutan but had lived for almost 20 years in a refugee camp in Nepal under primitive conditions - not enough food, no health care, no sanitation. He came to America to live a better life.

He was taking English language courses at the International Institute of St. Louis. Officials there describe him as a having a positive attitude and great English skills. 

Light a candle for Mon Rai.
Light his way to Heaven.

He is also described as hard-working, kind and friendly.

Mon Rai is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his wife and his 7 year old son. His wife is expecting to deliver their second child now.

Pray for justice for Mon Rai. Amen.

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

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