To encourage and fortify relationships between military service members, veterans, their families, their friends, and their Country; to nurture the path of communication for everyone, ensuring that no one is alone or left behind; and proving that we have not, are not, and will never forget the nobility of their sacrifices.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

A Tragedy

Captain Mark E. Kelly of the United States Navy, a Veteran of Desert Storm, and a current Astronaut is married to Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford. Congresswoman Gifford was one of the people shot at a Tucson Arizona Safeway.  It has been reported by the Huntington News surgeons are optimistic about Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford's recovery. There is also a report five individuals are in critical condition. The deceased are reported as Federal Judge John Roll, a Congressional Aid to Gifford, and a nine year old child. 


The political finger pointing and mud slinging have already begun on the reasons for this tragedy. What I know is a Federal Judge, who was under Federal protection by the U.S. Marshals for recent death threats, a Congressional Aid, and a nine year old child lost their lives today; while Congresswoman Gifford and five other's fight for their lives. 


My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those affected by this tragedy. My they all find peace. 

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