Prayers for the Children
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UPDATE #1: This isn't the time or place to second guess, attempt to explain or offer personal testimonials. This is for prayers for the children. We apologize for deleting those obviously heart felt comments.
As for the others comments we deleted, we certainly hope there's a special circle of Hell reserved just for you. You know who you are.
Anything else will be deleted.
Updates later in the day.
UPDATE #1: This isn't the time or place to second guess, attempt to explain or offer personal testimonials. This is for prayers for the children. We apologize for deleting those obviously heart felt comments.
As for the others comments we deleted, we certainly hope there's a special circle of Hell reserved just for you. You know who you are.
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posted by SCC at 12:07 PM
77 Comments:
My prayers goes to his family and his childern, I hope and pray to God that the children recover.
My family will pray for the children...My the Lord watch over them
Very sad situation. It is already being reported on the news and newspapers.
Let us all pray for everybody involved.
just heard, my partner is on the scene dosent look good but my prayers go out to the kids
may god hold us all in his hands!
why is it that the children have to suffer? my thoughts and prayers go out to the families of everyone involved. and the one question we will never really get the answer to.....why???
WTF I just got a call. God bless them 2 kids! How tragic. I cant believe this! My heart goes out to the kids family members
I KNOW THINGS GET TOUGH FOR ALL OF US SOMETIMES. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY TO A CO-WORKER WHO FELT THAT THIS WAS THE ONLY WAY OUT AND I PRAY THAT THE CHILDREN RECOVER.
011TH DIST RANGER
hearts go out to the children.....
SCC,
I am shocked by this news and can hardly hold back my tears. I am praying of course for the Kids, and also for their Father.
Recently, I ran into a Copper that I had not seen in almost a decade, and I am ashamed to say that I barely recognized him in his OCD UC persona.
The thing I enjoyed most during the quick chat was the way he referred to me and the others we worked with as Brother. I guess I am what is now considered to be an "old Timer" and am proud to say that I love the people I work and have worked with because we always looked out for each other.
In our careers and lives hard times befall us all at one time or another. If you need help seek it out within your Brothers and Sisters (In Blue), Family, Church, or through professional services so that furture tradgedies can be avoided.
God Bless US All, Be Safe and Stay Healthy!
So sad. God Bless.
OMG!! Just heard the news. My prayers are with the children.
How sad, I pray they make it.
Dear Heavenly Father, we ask that you receive these children blameless unto you. We ask that you comfort this mother in her time of grief, relieve her of her sorrow and touch her soul. In your name, Amen.
My condolences to the family, and prayers for the two children. Nothing more to be said.
So Sad. Rest In Peace Angels!
Such a tragedy. Here's hoping the little boy pulls through. God bless the little girl, called to the holy Father well before her time. RIP
We send our prayers that children everywhere will be safe from all the harm and evil in the world. It is the mission of all of us to ensure that innocents are protected.
St Michael, protect us.
please lets assist this mother in anyway. Lets show when even one of our own does wrong, we do the honorable thing for the family. Prayer for them like they are your own children.
My hope and prayers are with the children and the mother.
I couldn't believe it when I heard it... My heart hurts.
But may God Bless those children.
How heartbreaking. Thoughts and prayers for the children.
"Suffer the children unto me" Jesus is holding the poor souls close to hime tonight.
The children (?) will be on my prayer list.
May the Lord comfort the children, and all police officers, who face such terrible pressure.
Please call Peer Support before you ever get to this point.
Lord, help us help them.
To the P.O.'s who worked this, talk to someone. This isn't one to lock in your soul closet, get it out. It will eat you up eventually if you don't.
Prayers for the children and the officer. A terrible time for which we can only pray that they find peace.
The girl was 7. Pray her into the arms of Jesus. The boy is 9. May God bless him and keep him. And Lord, Give the Mom the strength she will need to get through this.
Pray for those children and pray for the off duty cop, too. Talk to someone - your partner, priest, friend, anyone because you can never take that second back.
Hail Mary, full of grace the Lord is with thee. Blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of death, Amen.
Bless the children, God help their Mother and Father.
May the Lord aid and heal all those who were hurt in this horrible incident. Let this horrible tragedy bring the best out in all of us and may the CPD acknowledge that there is a deep seated problem within the department that needs to be addressed.
St Michael guard us and protect us from all evil!
Having just buried my daughter I can't even imagine..I know one Angel who will meet you kids there..Rest in peace little ones...
It's a sad day. Being a cop is hard on it's own, but when your personal life is in turmoil, it's a recipe for disaster. God Bless the children. Please officer's if you feel overwhelmed with work and home, seek help. It is no shame on you. We all have personal turmoil. There is all kind of help for you. It's free and it's confidential. Take it from a cop who sought help before it became out of control.
I'm not a cop...not even a parent for that matter. But this story just broke my heart. God bless those children and the CPD family during this tragic event.
who knows what drives someone to do that, I don't. I've said my prayers for the souls of the children, that's about all one can do. One is already with our maker.....sad, just very sad.
I cried today! Please keep those children and their mother in our prayers. Please also do not forget the officers that responded to that horrible scene. Pray that they too find the strength to get through this.
This is the time we all know need to come together and pray for this family and keep our sarcastic opinions to ourselves. I personally knew the officer and was a nice, humble guy. I know we all have problemas, domestic, personal, money etc..Lets try to be there for each other. This is a very hard time for all of us. Very sad situation. I would've never thought he would do something like this. We all are disturbed and very sad by this tragic. My prayers are with the family.
What a tragedy that is compounded by an even deeper tragedy!
Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord. And let light perpetual shine upon them. May they rest in peace and may God comfort the rest of their family.
Those on the scene or co-workers please make sure you have a place to share your emotions and feelings. Do not bottle them up. Call peer support, or your minister, or a dear trusted friend.
If you think something isn't right in your life please seek help. Nothing can't be worked out with time
God has opened his arms to welcome another little angel.
Lord, hear this family's prayers.
I believe prayers are also in order for the mother of the children. She will have her own torment to live with for the rest of her life.
There has been a few post's on SCC concerning the EAP.However you feel about it..please if you have nowhere to turn,they are there to help.
Like alot of us we have all had to battle certain demons, and I like many have found help and comfort in that program, which for years I never knew existed or at least did not want to know either because of pride or being in denial.But what I found after getting help was a better and happier life than I was leading before.
My prayers are with this officer's family and I pray that the surviving child pulls through
God Bless and be safe
This was a great guy and who knows what brought him to this point. God only knows. I pray for his son who may not make it. May his daughter rest in peace. My family (CPD brothers and sisters) let's not try to rationalize what was going through his mind and be quick to judgement. If you need help, get it. Rest in Peace brother...from your classmate. Lord, grant peace and serenity to the family and may Your spirit be with them at this time.
God Speed my friend. We won't understand why. Mine and my families prayers are with you and your family, as well as your partners and the other members in our Unit.
Please, all of you, say a prayer to the many officers on the scene who did everything possible to save those poor children, along with CPD personnel. No effort was spared to save them from what happened. They did their best, and their efforts will never be forgotten. Say what you want about the bosses, those of us who were there will not forget the words of comfort offered by the 1st and Cmdr Roy. Everyone there left with a heavy heart.
Just a sad, sad way to start a week...
Much sadness from myself and my cubicle partner j diaz who is almost finished w/the process of becoming a chicago police officer. we read the news while at work today....
much sadness
I have seen and heard some terrible things associated with this CPD job but for some reason this news cuts very deep into my core. My very deepest condolences to the grieving mother and please GOD above - help this little boy pull thru.
Any information/news about a fund being established to help with medical expenses, burial costs, etc?
I thought I was numb from this job but I tears have rolled down my cheeks for these sweet children.
Anonymous said...
Having just buried my daughter I can't even imagine..I know one Angel who will meet you kids there..Rest in peace little ones...
9/15/2008 06:35:00 PM
You will also be in my prayers my brother.
Pray for these children as if they were your own. And pray for this copper, as if he was your family.
Who knows what he was going through...reach out brothers, don't be afraid to ask for help. We're all here for you.
May the Good Lord's Angels wrap their wings around the children. My heart aches.
To other officers in distress, please remember, there is help available... just ask. PLEASE don't do something that will hurt your loved ones for the rest of their lives. God Bless.
please lets assist this mother in anyway. Lets show when even one of our own does wrong, we do the honorable thing for the family. Prayer for them like they are your own children.
9/15/2008 03:51:00 PM
please guys lets really help out the mother..scc as soon as you know please let us know
Prayers and strength to the children's mother anf family members of all involved. God bless the innocent children and bring peace, somehow, to this family.
May God watch over the children. Such a tragedy. Such a waste.
I can never understand why something like this happens.
All I can do is pray that it does not happen again.
Please G*d smile on the one left and protect him from further harm.
I feel like crying. God bless them all.
As a mother, my most fervent prayer is that the children find peace and happiness in death that they did not have in end of their tragically short lives.
Hug your sons and daughters extra tight tomorrow morning and show them that there is love in this world.
My prayers will go out to these dear sweet children, as to you, the poster who also recently lost his daughter. Your grace here is an inspiration.
My prayers go to the children. I also pray for the mother, her life will NEVER be the same.
I am a P.O. in 009 and was on the scene today and would like to
say thanks to the s.w.a.t that responded. They were the ones that delt first hand with the children and acted like true professionals.
I have been on the job for more
then a few yrs. and I dont thiink the stress of the job had anything to do with this situation.There is no reason to murder a child.
I prey again for the mother, she is now a member of the walking dead. There is no doctor or friend that can bring back her kids.
I agree with some of the posters here..She may reject it but we, the CPD family, need to take care of this mother and this little boy..Let's all say an extra prayer he survives and heals as much as one can...
God be with the family, God be with us all.
God please bless them all !!!!
please, scc, if you have info on the wake/funeral for the little girl, please post. god bless.
God Bless and Keep Watch over these innocent children.
All involved are in my prayers.
I wish, urge anyone who has problems of any magnitude please reach out to someone, anyone. There are so many avenues to take to get help.
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Anonymous said...
I feel like crying. God bless them all.
9/15/2008 09:20:00 PM
I am crying and it feels better than trying to hold it in. Let it out and let the tears be rain drops of blessing for the children and family.
God Bless Us All.
I have to turn off the radio, every time this news comes on.
News like this is so very upsetting.
Please hug your children tonight and tomorrow.
I too will keep the children, the mother and everyone involved with this tragedy, in my prayers and my family's prayers.
God bless.
God bless the first officers in the house, I can only imagine how horrific a scene it was, especially if you are a father, the heartache must be overwhelming.
Use EAP, they are a useful resource and are very good at what they do, I have used them for on the job and off the job stuff. I found them very helpful.
My prayers were ascending as a tear hit my cheek.
May the Lord welcome them with open arms. May the Lord use this most unfortunate incident to motivate those of us who struggle and suffer to lean on the biggest family in the City of Chicago - the brothers and sisters of the Chicago Police Department.
Check off in 009 was very solemn today, for the officers and supervisors leaving on the 2nd watch and the officers and supervisors coming on for the 3rd watch. Normally there is a lot of laughter and kidding, but today it was just a lot of sad faces. The one question that I kept hearing was “why the kids?”------ only God knows for sure.
God loves us all, but more so the children because of their innocents. They are in his hands now and no one will ever harm them again. RIP children are prayers are with you, your family, and all the officers involved.
RIP Officer and the children Prayers are being said right now! Also i pray for the officers on scene of this horrible tragedy! God Bless you all!!
God bless those little angels, and their innocent souls.
My deepest sympathy to all the family. Grandparents, parents, children, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, all are suffering a great pain this evening. May God show them peace, strength and mercy. There is a long hard road of grief, healing, recovery and forgiveness ahead.
Let's not forget how bad mental illness can be and how mad it can drive someone. You never see a benefit raising money for research, a bike rally, a telemarketer, 20 k run, attempting to find a cure for mental illness.
No one will ever convince me he was sane for any part of this. I pray God has mercy on him.
Immaculate Heart of Mary pray for us all.
Prayer of St. Michael the Archangel
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of Battle; Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke Him, we humbly pray, and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell, Satan and all the other evil spirits, who prowl through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
"please lets assist this mother in anyway. Lets show when even one of our own does wrong, we do the honorable thing for the family. Prayer for them like they are your own children"
Truer words were never spoken- if you need help or things are starting to overwhelm you- ask for help! It's the hardest/bravest thing you can do- you have peer support- the EAp program and if you don't want to go to counseling- use your medical benefits! Talk to your partner, talk to your friends.
Questions, Answers? There are none. This is a tragedy in all senses of the word. An officer that needed help. Innocent children gunned down, and a mother that has to live with unspeakable grief. May the Good Lord hold all of them in their hearts.
This is a time for solemn prayer. A time for the thin blue line, to help, and heal the family that remains.
May God guide all involved to a place where there is some resolution.
Thank you SWAT as always for doing a great job. Cops and Heroes always.
Hug your children, love your family and "ask" for help, if needed.
Peace to all.
'Dios te salve, María, llena eres de gracia el Señor es contigo, bendita tu eres entre todas las mujeres y bendito es el fruto de tu vientre Jesús. Santa María Madre de Dios, ruega por nosotros, pecadores, ahora y en la hora de la muerte, amén.'
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