Craig Lehner - Police Officer Fatality - Buffalo, New York

Craig Lehner

Police Officer Craig Lehner, age 34, died in the line of duty on October 13, 2017, in the Niagara River, New York State.

Officer Lehner was a member of the Buffalo Police Department. He was assigned to the Canine Unit and the Underwater Recovery Team. He had 9 years of service.

Craig and members of the Underwater Recovery Team were conducting a training session in swift water currents on the Niagara River. Craig's safety cable broke while he was submerged and he failed to return to the surface.

Tragically, Craig drowned. His body was recovered on October 17, 2017.

Craig was a U.S. veteran and had served with the New York National Guard. 

Friends stated that Craig was known for his many tattoos. He enjoyed working out and boxing. He was genuine, had a sense of humor and was kind in spirit. He was known for helping others.

The members of the Buffalo Police Department are in mourning over the death of

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

their brother. Craig was well-liked and well-respected by his peers. He was one of the good guys. He will be forever remembered.

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

Craig is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his mother and sister.

Thank you for your service to America and to the community, Craig. 

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

Kevin Haverly - Deputy Sheriff Fatality - Greene County, New York

Kevin Haverly

Deputy Sheriff Kevin Haverly, age 26, died in the line of duty on February 28, 2017, in Greene County, New York.

Deputy Sheriff Haverly was a member of the Greene County Sheriff's Office. He had four years of service.

Kevin was working an overnight shift. Before 6:30 a.m., he was returning to the satellite office in Ashland when his patrol SUV left the roadway of Route 23 and crashed into a utility pole.

Tragically, Kevin succumbed to his injuries, at the scene of the accident. 

Comrades describe Kevin as a great guy who had always wanted to be a deputy sheriff. He always had a smile on his face. He loved his family and he loved to hunt and fish. 

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

Kevin was a graduate of the Christian Brothers Academy. Friends there describe Kevin as a friendly and helpful young man with a kind spirit.

The members of the Greene County Sheriff's Office are in mourning over the death of their young brother. Kevin was a hard worker. He was a professional who had a future in law enforcement. He will be forever remembered.

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

Kevin is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his mother; his sister; his wife and his three children.

Thank you for your service to the community, Kevin. 

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.

Joie Sellers - a 12 year old victim of impaired driving in Brooklyn, New York

Joie Sellers

Joie Sellers, age 12, died on July 2, 2014, on a street in Brooklyn, New York City.

Just before 5:00 p.m. on that day in 2014, Joie was walking on the sidewalk in the Flatlands neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. She was in the company of her mother and her little sister, who was then 9 years old.

A van which had been stolen by Robert DeCarlo, then age 26, drove up onto the sidewalk and crashed into Joie and her family.

Tragically, Joie died at the scene. Her young sister underwent several operations including brain surgery and was in a coma for weeks. Their mother suffered pelvic fractures.

Robert DeCarlo fled the scene of the collision. He turned himself into the Police the following day.

He had been speeding at 50 miles per hour in a 30 mph zone when he lost control of the van. He was also high on drugs at the time. He had a lengthy prior criminal record.

Robert DeCarlo, of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and assault. He was sentenced on May 16, 2016 to 5 to 15 years in prison.

Robert DeCarlo tearfully stated: "I'm so sorry for the pain I caused. I'll live with this the rest of my life. I have an addiction and will use my time to change. I hope you can

Robert DeCarlo

find it in your heart to forgive me."

Joie's grandmother graciously stated at Robert DeCarlo's sentencing: "Don’t say you’re sorry. Sorry won’t bring Joie back. You can change and become a productive member of society. Mr. DeCarlo, I want you to serve your 15 years and change for the better, don't be destructive to society."

Hindsight is 20-20. However we offer this advice to all drivers: If you find that you are drunk, wasted or doped up on street drugs or prescription drugs or if you are falling asleep on your feet, do NOT drive. Call a family member or a friend for a ride; or take a taxi or a bus; or stay where you are until you sober up; or crawl home on your hands and knees. It will be better for you and for the world if you do.

Regret can last a lifetime.

Joie was a sweet girl who was happy. She was kind in spirit. She loved ballet dancing and reading.

Joie's loved ones have suffered an unspeakable loss. Oceans of tears have been shed for this young girl who died so needlessly.

Joie is survived by many loving family members and friends who will forever miss her.

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

Joie is with God in Heaven.

Barry Miller - Firefighter Fatality - Bergen, New York

Firefighter Barry Miller, age 50, died on September 23, 2015, at a hospital in Batavia, New York.

Firefighter Miller was a volunteer member of the Bergen Fire Department. He was the

Barry Miller

Assistant Chief of EMS and a Firefighter. He was also the Genesee County coroner.

Bergen is a town in Genesee County, New York, with a population of just over 3,000.

Barry owned Miller's Millworks in Bergen. He had been a volunteer EMT and firefighter for 31 years.

Just before 7:30 a.m., Barry was a passenger in an ambulance with two other volunteer members of the fire department who were responding to an emergency call for a man who was having chest pain. They were driving through Riga, New York when the ambulance ran into a slow moving backhoe.

The driver of the backhoe, the driver of the ambulance and both passengers in the ambulance were taken to a nearby hospital. Tragically, Barry was fatally injured and passed away.

The three others had only minor injuries.

The Bergen Fire Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. Barry was

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

well-liked and well-respected by his peers. He was passionate about his work with the Fire Department and was a go-getter. He will be forever remembered.

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

Barry is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his parents, Tracy and Loretta Miller.

Thank you for your service to the community, Barry.

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

Maurice Osborne - a Good Samaritan in Brooklyn, New York

During the morning of August 12, 2015, a 28 year old unnamed woman was riding in the rear car of a New York City subway train. 

Maurice Osborne

It is unclear how many other passengers were in the car along with the woman.  However, after 11:00 a.m., a man started masturbating in front of the woman. 

The subway train came to a stop in the Park Slope neighborhood in northwest Brooklyn, the doors opened and the woman ran out to the platform. The masturbating man followed and was attempting to rape the woman, right there in public.

Maurice Osborne, who was one car over, heard the woman screaming and stepped onto the platform. 

He punched and headbutted the suspect, Alvaro Denica, age 40, and dragged him by the shirt two blocks to the local police precinct. The crying female victim followed Maurice to the police station and thanked him for helping her. 

Maurice sustained a gash above his eye from fighting with the suspect. 

The Good Samaritan comes to the
aid of strangers in distress.

Alvaro Denica was booked on multiple charges including sexual assault and public lewdness.

Maurice said that he came to the woman's aid because: "When you see something like that you're supposed to help."

Maurice's mother is very proud of her son's actions. She stated that Maurice has always been a helpful person. 

Maurice is currently living at a local shelter and is in training as a medical assistant. He is trying to get his own life on track.

Maurice Osborne is a Good Samaritan.

God bless him and all who come to the aid of strangers. Amen.

Matt Hickling - a Good Samaritan male nurse "marries" 4 year old cancer patient in Albany, New York

Abby, a 4 year old cancer patient "married" her favorite male nurse on July 16, 2015. 

Abby is a patient at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York and Matt had been one of her main nurses during her cancer treatments in the past year. 

Abby and Matt

Abby takes a chemotherapy pill every day and is subjected to a spinal tap once every three months. She has a year and a half of treatments remaining. 

Abby asked Matt Hickling if he would "marry her" and he agreed. 

Matt heard from Abby's mother that she was excited to go for treatment this week because she was getting married. 

Pray for Abby

Matt and his colleagues stepped up and arranged a ceremony.  Abby was given a white princess gown to slip over her clothes and Matt wore a Tuxedo T-Shirt. The staff at the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer hummed the wedding march.  Abby was walked down the aisle by her mother and two nurses who acted as bridesmaids. There were rose petals scattered on the floor. 

Abby's doctor, Dr. Jennifer Pearce, officiated at the wedding.  Matt then pushed Abby in a hot pink car with a "just married" sign on it with tin cans tied to the back. 

Then everyone had cake and a good time. 

Abby said it was the "best day ever". 

Matt and the staff at the Center hope that this gesture on their part will keep the little girl's spirits high during her ordeal. 

Pray for Abby.  Pray that she recovers her health fully and that she goes on to lead a long and happy life. Amen. 

God bless Matt Hickling.  He is a Good Samaritan. Amen. 

Clancy Winchester - a Good Samaritan in Brooklyn, New York

Clancy Winchester

Clancy Winchester, age 32, came to the aid of strangers on April 7, 2015, in Brooklyn, New York City. 

Clancy is a plumber but was off duty on the morning of April 7.  At about 11:22 a.m., he was looking for a parking spot on Martense Avenue. 

He saw that a two-storey, two-unit wooden residential structure was on fire. 

A girl came running out of the building with two kids in her hands.  Clancy asked if anyone else was in the building and she said that there was. 

Clancy kicked in one of the doors to the building and raced around inside, flinging open interior doors to see if he could see anyone. 

He heard screaming and was able to locate two small kids in one room.  He grabbed them and left through a back door and walked around to the front of the building. 

By the time the Fire Department arrived all of the occupants were safe and had exited the building. 

Clancy said that he was just glad he was there and that he was able to be of help. 

God bless Clancy Winchester.  He is a Good Samaritan. 

God bless all who come to the aid of strangers. Amen. 

Rafael Pujols - Store Clerk killed in Brooklyn, New York

Rafael Pujols

Rafael Pujols, age 49, died on January 25, 2015, at a hospital in Brooklyn, New York. 

Rafael was the owner of a small convenience store located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant district of Brooklyn.

At about 6:30 p.m., a man entered the shop and pointed a gun at Rafael and demanded money. During the confrontation, Rafael was shot once in the abdomen. The thief fled the scene on foot. Nothing was stolen.

The suspect is described as about 6 feet tall and weighing 275 pounds. The suspect appears to be bowlegged and walks with a limp.

If you have any information about this crime, you are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. You may be eligible to receive a reward.

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

Rafael was originally from the Dominican Republic.

Rafael's loved ones are devastated over his senseless and tragic death. He was a good man, a hard worker, and a caring father and husband. He wasn't even supposed

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

to be at work that day. He went to work to fill in for an employee who was ill. He will be forever mourned.

Rafael is survived by many loving friends and family members including his wife, Selena; and his sons - Alexander, Jairo and Kelvin.

Pray for justice for Rafael.

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

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

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

Shannon Jones - Victim of Domestic Murder - Cayuga Heights, New York

Shannon Jones

Shannon Jones, age 23, died on November 27, 2014, at her apartment in Cayuga Heights, New York.

Her boyfriend, Benjamin Cayea, age 32, has admitted to strangling her during an argument. She turned blue and had no pulse. He did not perform CPR nor did he call for help.

Ben Cayea drove to the home of a friend who said that Ben was hysterical and sobbing when he described what he had done. He said he had just snapped. He then threatened to kill himself.

He has been charged with second degree murder.

Shannon and Benjamin had been dating on and off for two years.  Friends said that they had a turbulent relationship.

Shannon was from Montgomery County, Maryland. She attended Winston Churchill 

Ben Cayea

High School in Potomac and graduated in 2009.

Shannon was an engineering student at Cornell University. She was enthusiastic about all things connected to astronomy and Space.

Friends describe her as a bright young student who was full of life and energy. She was well-liked and had many interests across campus, including theater and dancing. She was kind and very intelligent.

Shannon's loved ones are devastated by her tragic death. They describe her as a wonderful, bright and upbeat young woman. She was determined and focused. She will be forever mourned.

Although the prehistory of this couple's relationship is described as turbulent, we do not know if there were prior incidents of violence.

However, generally we submit the following advice to anyone in a relationship. The

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

first time that your spouse or partner (whether male or female) threatens you with a beating or death; holds a knife to your throat or a gun to your head, or throws an ashtray or a lamp at your face or punches you in the gut, or kicks you to the floor or gives you a black eye, start planning to leave - sooner rather than later. The relationship is over. Everyone wants to be loved, but abuse and fear is not love.

Shannon is survived by many loving friends and family members including her mother and her brother, John. She was predeceased by her father in 2013.

Pray for justice for Shannon.

God save us from those who say they love us and then kill us.

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

Summer Rupert-Wozniczka - a victim of a suspected drunk driver in Cicero, New York

Summer

Summer Rupert-Wozniczka, age 37, died on October 30, 2014, at a hospital in Syracuse, New York. 

At about 7:00 a.m., Summer was running along a road near Oneida Lake, near her home. She was wearing a reflective vest and a light in order to be visible to drivers. She was struck by a vehicle which sped away. She was rushed to a local hospital where tragically she passed away. 

Vincent Carello

Vincent Carello, age 28, of Cicero, has been arrested in connection with Summer's death. It is alleged that he was impaired by drugs or alcohol at the time of the collision. He was convicted of burglary in 2006. Vincent may be charged with various offenses including vehicular manslaughter, hit and run and driving while intoxicated.  

Friends describe Summer as a loving mother, who was into fitness.  She had competed as a body builder but was now interested in running and marathons.   

Summer is described as humorous, upbeat and uptempo, friendly, loving, and a devoted mother.  She was fun to be around. Others describe her as energetic, optimistic and a hard worker.  

She graduated from Bishop Grimes High School and later attended LeMoyne College. She achieved a Registered Nurse's degree from Empire State College. She currently worked in Syracuse as a sales person. 

Advice To All Drivers: If you find that you are wasted, drunk or doped up on street drugs or prescription drugs or if you are falling asleep on your feet, do NOT drive. Call a family member or a friend for a ride; or take a taxi; or stay where you are until

Gabriel, Archangel, pray for
Summer and for those who have
lost her

you sober up; or crawl home on your hands and knees. It will be better for you and for the world if you do.

Regret can last a lifetime.

Summer's loved ones are devastated over her sudden and tragic death. She will be forever mourned.

Summer is survived by many loving friends and family members including her mother, Sharon; her sisters, Chelsea, Jill and Davelyn; her husband, Jody; and her daughter, Juliana. Summer was predeceased by her father, Theodore. 

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 drunk and the doped up drivers. They are killing us, Father.

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

Daryl Pierson - Law Enforcement - Rochester, New York

Daryl Pierson

Police Officer Daryl Pierson, age 32, died in the line of duty on September 3, 2014, at a hospital in Rochester, New York.

Officer Pierson was a member of the Rochester Police Department. He had 8 years of service.

At about 9:30 p.m., Daryl and his partner responded to help look for a suspect who fled from a traffic stop.  They spotted the suspect and approached him but he fled on foot.  It is alleged he fired two shots - one bullet hit Officer Pierson and the other hit a bystander.  

Daryl was rushed to the hospital but sadly succumbed to his injuries despite the valiant efforts of medical staff to save him. 

The suspect, Thomas Johnson III, age 38, had only recently been paroled while serving a sentence for attempted armed robbery.  Thomas Johnson faces numerous charges including aggravated murder. 

Daryl was also a member of the Army National Guard. 

The Rochester Police Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. Daryl had been recognized by the Department for his efforts in removing illegal guns from the street.  He had also received a good conduct award and had previously been named Officer of the Month. He is described as a calming influence and a reliable member of the department.  Daryl will be forever remembered.

Friends describe him as an all-around good guy who was helpful, respectful and

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

interested in others. 

Daryl's loved ones are devastated over his senseless and tragic death. He is described as a devoted husband and father. From an early age he had wanted to serve his country and the community. He will be forever mourned.

Daryl is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his mother, Debi; his father, Steve; his sisters, Patty and Julie; his brother, Brett; his wife, Amy; and their children - Christian, age 4 and Charity, age 3 months.

Thank you for your service to your country and to the community, Daryl.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to strangers. They are killing us, Father.

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

Joseph Pacheco - a hit and run victim in Gates, New York

Joey Pacheco

Joseph Pacheco, age 20, died on August 12, 2014, on a street in Gates, New York.

Gates is a city of 28,000 people in western New York State.

Joseph was known as Joey to his family and friends.

At about 12:15 a.m., Joey was walking home from a coffee shop just a block away. He was at the side of the roadway as this area of Gates has no sidewalks. Joey was struck by a grey Chrylser Sebring, which fled the scene. The impact threw Joey onto a nearby lawn. He was transported to a local hospital where sadly he was pronounced deceased from his injuries.

The vehicle was later located by the Police at an address in Rochester, New York. The owners of the vehicle are not cooperating with the authorities and the Police don't know at this time who was driving at the time of of the hit and run.

The driver of the vehicle had to have known he or she hit a pedestrian as there was a huge crash noise that neighbors heard and bits of the car flew off everywhere.

Family members stated that Joey had a big heart. He would give you his last dollar if

Father, place Joey on the stairway to
Heaven

you needed it. He didn't have a car and walked just about everywhere.

Joey is survived by many loving friends and family members including his mother, Lou Anne Rivera; his six siblings; and his one year old son, Alexander.

Pray for the 20 year old men who die suddenly and tragically. Yesterday, they were just boys. They barely had a chance to live.

Pray for justice for Joey.

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

God save us from the speeding drivers. They strike us down on the street and then run away like wolves.

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

Joey Sellers - a 12 year old victim of a hit and run driver in Brooklyn, New York

Joey Sellers, age 12, died on July 2, 2014, at a hospital in New York City. 

Joey Sellers

After 4:40 p.m., Joey, her sister, age 9, and her mother, age 38, were standing on a sidewalk in Brooklyn when a driver in a stolen minivan lost control of the vehicle and slammed into the three female pedestrians. 

All three were seriously injured and were transported to a local hospital.  Tragically Joey passed away from her injuries. The younger daughter has to undergo surgery.

The driver of the minivan climbed out of the van's window and fled on foot, limping.  He had been speeding when the van jumped the curb, striking the three females who it is believed were at a bus stop.

Robert Decarlo, age 26, turned himself in to Police the next day.  He has been charged

Robert Decarlo

with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, possession of stolen property and other charges. 

Robert Decarlo had been arrested previously, on May 23, 2014, for heroin possession and robbery, grand larceny and possession of stolen property.  He had been involved in a March 21, 2014 robbery of a 65 year old woman at her home in Brighton Beach.  It is alleged that during that robbery he kicked and hit the woman and stole her wallet. 

It is reported that Robert Decarlo is the caretaker for his ailing grandfather and lives at home with his sick mother. 

Jesus, pray for Joey and for those
who have lost her

If his relatives are sick now, they'll be sicker later after they deal with this dude's escalating criminal career. He is only 26 years old and already he's chalking up a rap sheet faster than Judas.

Joey is described as a sweet girl who loved to dance and to paint.  She was a beautiful little girl who had her whole life ahead of her.

Joey's family members are devastated by her senseless and tragic death. She will be forever mourned.

Joey is survived by many loving friends and relatives including her mother and her sister. 

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

Pray for justice for Joey.  

God save us from the Lost Ones who have no regard for human life.  They are killing us, Father. 

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

Brian Mandell - a Good Samaritan in Scarsdale, New York

Brian Mandell, age 32, came to the aid of strangers on June 21, 2014, in Scarsdale, New York. 

Brian Mandell

Other bystanders and the local Fire Rescue Department were also instrumental in saving two people from drowning. 

Brian was bicycling along the Bronx River Parkway when he heard a loud crash.  A car had plunged into the waterway.  The Bronx River is not a raging river, but it is deep enough to drown you. It is also muddy and murky. You can't see what you're dealing with if a vehicle is underwater. 

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

The car had landed upside down in the water.  The bystanders, including Brian, tried to break the vehicle's windows using rocks and sticks.  They were eventually able to pry the driver's side door open. 

Brian, who could not see a thing, was able to pull the driver out of the car and to safety. A young woman was still trapped in the passenger seat.  Firefighters and bystanders including Brian were able with great difficulty to turn the car right side up.  The woman was saved. 

Evan Ypsilanti, age 32, of Bronxville and Susan George, age 19, of Yonkers, were hospitalized after this near death experience. They will be forever grateful to Brian Mandell, the Firefighters and to the other bystanders who came to their rescue. 

Brian says that he is no hero.  He is however, a Good Samaritan, who stepped up to the plate in an emergency and helped save lives.  

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

Jesse Romero, Carly Lonnborg, Tristan Reichle, Noah Francis and Cody Talanian died in a car crash in Farmingdale, New York

Five teenagers died on May 11, 2014, as a result of a car crash on a street in Farmingdale, New York.

Tristan Reichle, age 17, was the driver. 

Cody Talanian (top left); Tristan Reichle (Middle); Noah Francis (top right)
Carly Lonnborg (bottom left); Jesse Romero (bottom right)

Tragically deceased are:

Jesse Romero, age 18. Friends said that he was excited to graduate and to go out into the world. 

Carly Lonnborg, age 14. Family members said that she lived a full and vibrant life. She was a good kid who touched everyone who knew her. 

Tristan Reichle, age 17. He is described as a well-liked, funny and loving kid. He was kind and gracious to everyone. 

Angels of God, pray for Tristan,
Cody, Carly, Noah and Jesse.
Pray for those who have
lost them. 

Noah Francis, age 15. Noah lived with his sister. Both of his parents had previously passed away. Family members stated that Noah was sociable, loved to entertain and to be around people. He has five siblings. 

Cody Talanian, age 17. Cody worked two jobs to support himself and to help his family. He was just starting out in life.

Just after midnight, these five kids were all in the same Nissan sedan which crossed over the center line and struck a GMC SUV. Jesse, Carly, Tristan and Noah died at the scene. Cody died later at a hospital.

Two people in the SUV, a 53 year old male driver and his female passenger from Maryland, were seriously injured and were transported to a hospital. They were visiting relatives in New York State. They are expected to survive.

All of the kids attended Farmingdale High School. Their friends and teachers are in mourning over their tragic deaths.

It has been reported that this collision may have been the result of drag racing. This is unconfirmed as of this posting. Family members have denied that drag racing, drugs or alcohol were involved in this tragedy.

However, teenagers who are reading this, listen up and remember this : 

• A vehicle is not a toy. A vehicle is a 4,000 pound death machine. 
• Do not drive drunk. 
• Do not drive doped up from street drugs. 
• Do not drive doped up from prescription drugs. 
• Do not text or talk on the phone while driving. 
• Do not drive if you are falling asleep on your feet. 
• Do not drag race or speed. If you want to race cars, join a race track club and race there.

Also remember this:  Regret can last a lifetime. 

Jesse, Carly, Tristan, Noah and Cody are survived by many loving friends and relatives who will forever mourn them. Oceans of tears will be shed for these kids. They will never be forgotten.

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

Pray that Jesse, Carly, Tristan, Noah and Cody are in heaven. Pray that they are at peace and are with with God. Amen.

Pray for the man and woman from Maryland who are also victims of this tragedy. Pray for their recovery.

David Smith - Law Enforcement - Johnson City, New York

David Smith

Officer David Smith, age 43, died in the line of duty on March 31, 2014, in Johnson City, New York.

David was a member of the Johnson City Police Department. He had 18 1/2 years of service.

After 7:00 a.m., Officer Smith and others responded to an emergency call regarding a disturbance at a Medical Clinic. A bomb threat may have been phoned in. A bomb squad was dispatched to the scene. When Officer Smith arrived, a suspect appeared hollering and very agitated, who then reached into the patrol car and managed to grab the officer’s firearm.  Officer Smith never got a chance to even leave his vehicle before he was set upon.  The suspect then shot Officer David Smith several times. 

James Clark

The suspect was then shot by another officer at the site.

The suspect was James Clark, age 43, of Greene, New York. He died in surgery at the hospital.

He was an MRI Technician at the medical complex. He is described as a model employee with no prior serious police record. He did not appear to his colleagues to be mentally unstable before this date. There is no readily apparent motive for his attack of Officer Smith. It is believed that James Clark had a wife and a child or children.

Michael, Archangel, Patron Saint of the Police,
pray for David Smith

It is obvious that James Clark had some sort of complete and total mental breakdown. It is tragic that this breakdown involved the violent death of an innocent police officer.

The Johnson City Police Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. He was a good officer who will be greatly missed.

David Smith's family are devastated over his tragic and senseless death. He will be forever mourned.

David is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife and child.

Thank you for your service to the public, David.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

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

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

Jordan Dordell - murdered in Binghamton, New York

Jordan Dordell, age 22, died on November 4, 2013, at his residence in Binghamton, New York.

Jordan was murdered around 6:00 a.m. He and his pregnant girlfriend, age 19, were both beaten, stabbed repeatedly, bound up in their basement and set on fire. The girlfriend broke a window and crawled out. She was saved.

Jordan was hugely popular. He was friendly, open and had a sense of humour. He liked BMX biking. He put family and friends first. He would give you the shirt off of his back. He was starting a new family. He was looking towards the future.

Loved ones stated that he stepped up and took responsibility for his life.

Nigel Saunders, age 25, and Julian R. Talamantez IV, age 21, have been charged with felony counts of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in connection with Jordan's death.

It is believed that this murder was undertaken during the course of a robbery. What do

Angels of God, pray for Jordan

most 22 year olds have that anyone would want to steal? Most have nothing that would warrant a violent murder. 

Nigel Saunders had previously been a room-mate of Jordan Dordell. We hope this wasn't a nasty drug deal or a drug debt gone bad. There was a lot of rage involved in this murder and rage is often associated with "money owed".  

Regardless of the motive, the death of Jordan is tragic. 

Jordan is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his brother, Corey Dordell; his sisters Lacey Salano and Mandi Dordell; his fiancee, Rachael Marsh; and his "father figure" Mark Warner. Jordan was predeceased by his mother Beth Dordell.

Pray for all who are the victims of the Lost Ones, the Violent and the Merchants of Death. Amen.

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

Shqair Shqair - Store Owner murdered in Syracuse, New York

Shqair

Shqair Shqair, age 38, died on October 1, 2013, at a pizzeria in Syracuse, New York.

Shqair was working on the late shift at Sabatino's Pizza.

At about 1:00 a.m., a man with a bandana on his face entered the pizzeria to rob it. Shqair was by himself at the counter when the shooting occurred, although there were a few other employees in the store at the time. Shqair tried to reason with the man but was shot. The murderer left the store within a minute and a half of entering it. And he left with no money.

Shqair was rushed to a local hospital but later succumbed to his injuries during emergency surgery.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Syracuse police at 315-442-5222.

Shqair was an immigrant from Ramallah, Palestine. He came to America about 4 years ago to join his wife and help her run the pizza store.

He worked from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. almost every day. Before work, he took his five

Angels of God, pray for Shqair

children to school in the morning. He basically worked day and night.

He was a co-owner of the pizzeria along with his wife.

Shqair came over from the Palestinian city of Ramallah about four years ago to join his wife and help her run the store. Shqair didn't know more than a few words of English or how to make a pizza.

He was a devout Muslim and a devoted father who worked extremely hard to provide for his wife and children.

Shqair is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his wife, Julia; and his five children (ages 11 to 17).

Pray for justice for Shqair. Amen. 

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

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

Mohammed Bilal - Store Employee murdered in Brooklyn, New York

Mohammed Bilal, age 32, died on August 26, 2013, at an electronics store in Brooklyn, New York.

Mohammed was an employee of the store.  He fixed computers and cell phones. 

After 1:00 p.m., a man came into the store and Mohammed was shot in the chest.   The suspect had ridden a bicycle to the store. 

It is unclear as of this posting, if the murder occurred over a dispute about a cellphone or if it was an attempted robbery.

Robert Bullock, age 24, has been arrested and charged with murder, attempted robbery and criminal possession of a weapon.  Video surveillance records led to his arrest. 

Mohammed had come to the U.S.A. from Pakistan only two months ago.  His wife and

Angels of God, pray for
Mohammed

son are still in Pakistan.  The baby was born after Mohammed left Pakistan.  He had only seen his son on Skype. 

Mohammed's anniversary is next week. 

Friends describe Mohammed as a really nice guy and a gentle man.  Co-workers are shocked and horrified at his tragic death.  

Mohammed is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his mother and father; and his wife and two month old son.

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

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

Kyrillos Gendy - 4 year old victim of hit and run in Staten Island, New York

Kyrillos Gendy, age 4, of South Amboy, New Jersey, died on August 9, 2013, on a

street in Dongan Hills, New York City.

He and his family members were attending an evening prayer service at a relative's house. Sometime in the later evening, they were leaving the house and crossing the residential street when they were struck by a black, 2013 Mercedes-Benz 350, with tinted windows.

Witnesses to the accident stated that the driver exited his vehicle, looked at the victims lying on the street, got back in his car and sped away despite the fact that people were screaming "Help us!".

Kyrillos was pronounced dead at Staten Island University Hospital. His mother, Arini Thomas, and his sister, Gabriella Gendy, were hospitalized with minor injuries.

John Sanjurjo, age 33, turned himself in to Police the next day. He has been released from custody on $50,000. bail. He had pleaded not guilty.

Kyrillos Gendy’s funeral service was held on August 12, 2013, at St. Mina’s Coptic Orthodox Church in Holmdel, New Jersey.

Jesus, pray for Kyrillos

The family of Kyrillos are sick with grief and are in shock over this horrible tragedy.

Loved ones remembered Kyrillos as a lively, fun-loving, happy little boy who loved Sunday school and Christmas. He was looking forward to enrolling in pre-kindergarten.

Kyrillos is survived by many loving friends and family members including his parents Reda and Arini, and his sister, Gabriella.

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

God save us from the drivers who speed like a bat out of Hell, mowing down everything in their path. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Kyrillos is playing in the fields of heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.