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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsMy cousin Ben was killed. +quick update.
Last edited Wed Mar 9, 2022, 02:57 PM - Edit history (2)
Literally just got the news. He just got shot in the line of duty. Hit me a little hard. Believe it or not I thought I would go before he would.
He was in the army then he joined the police force. I understood their both are dangerous but....
Add: the assailant died of his gunshot wounds. Find myself upset that he can't go to court and be sentenced to jail time.
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(3,389 posts)Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)Phoenix61
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(14,120 posts)Irish_Dem
(45,619 posts)You must still be in shock if you just heard the news.
I have four cousins who are police officers in a large city. I cannot image getting the call you just received.
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)Apparently the whole family is reaching out to each other to report the news.
He's the first in my generation of the family to die.
Irish_Dem
(45,619 posts)Their father and uncles were policemen too.
So it would be a shock to hear of their death on the job.
Yes the first one to die in the cousin line up is hard. Yes I am sure the family is reaching out, getting the word out.
I am glad the family is connecting now. That will help.
MLAA
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(14,120 posts)essaynnc
(792 posts)Your loss must be tremendous.
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(14,120 posts)Thank you.
MontanaMama
(23,238 posts)I cant imagine the shock.
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(14,120 posts)SheltieLover
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(14,120 posts)frogmarch
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(14,120 posts)sinkingfeeling
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(14,120 posts)bottomofthehill
(8,261 posts)Police work is not easy. It is dangerous and lately, mostly thankless. He has given his life in the line of duty to protect us.
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(14,120 posts)mzmolly
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(14,120 posts)thinkingagain
(905 posts)Comforting thoughts to you and all the family that would be diffficult to go through.
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(14,120 posts)BootinUp
(46,924 posts)Please take care of yourself and your family. His service was very honorable and brave.
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(14,120 posts)So there's not much we know yet about the circumstances. It's also an open investigation.
Thinks that is part of the stress of this.
Tanuki
(14,893 posts)He was obviously a courageous man who lived a life of service to his country and his community. May he rest in peace.
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(14,120 posts)Nevilledog
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(14,120 posts)sheshe2
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(14,120 posts)3catwoman3
(23,812 posts)I hope everyone has someone to lean on so no one has to be the strong one all the time.
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(14,120 posts)We are wide spread and not sure how things are for them.
brer cat
(24,401 posts)It must be terribly hard to accept such an unexpected death.
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)It has come as a surprise.
Sunny Daze
(209 posts)Please accept my sincere condolences.
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(14,120 posts)IbogaProject
(2,692 posts).
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(14,120 posts)Deuxcents
(15,776 posts)My step father n 2 uncles n a brother in law were all police officers. I remember my mom n sister pacing the floor many a time, worried n waiting. I honor your cousins life and hope your memories will give you peace.
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(14,120 posts)Deuxcents
(15,776 posts)ancianita
(35,812 posts)rustysgurl
(1,040 posts)niyad
(112,431 posts)chowder66
(9,010 posts)I hope they catch the person who did this.
Grumpy Old Guy
(3,120 posts)MustLoveBeagles
(11,563 posts)Pepsidog
(6,252 posts)FuzzyRabbit
(1,958 posts)You can be proud that he died in service to his community.
Wicked Blue
(5,767 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)What a terrible shock! My sincere condolences to you and your family.
samir.g
(835 posts)Duppers
(28,094 posts)So very sorry.
murielm99
(30,656 posts)KT2000
(20,544 posts)That is terrible. I hope they get the person who did it.
Boomerproud
(7,888 posts)My nephew is an officer so it's a source of concern in our minds and hearts.
Emile
(21,887 posts)AngryOldDem
(14,061 posts)Im so sorry!
Not Heidi
(1,184 posts)Mad_Dem_X
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(14,120 posts)wendyb-NC
(3,250 posts)What a sad thing, to have happen. My sincere condolences to you and all who knew and loved him. He was a hero.
Take care of yourself, as you process the shock of his loss. Take care, and peace. :hug
Ocelot II
(115,269 posts)It must have been a terrible shock - my condolences to your and your cousin's families.