This is a post to thank all the officers out there who have gave their lives, so we could live. Recently, two of our officers were killed in the line of duty. Another officer was shot but not mortally wounded. The Rapid City Police Department would greatly appreciate it if you sent up a little prayer for us and our families. The whole community has been so kind during this difficult time. We have sold many T-shirts, bracelets, and blue ribbons, with most of the proceeds going to the families. My father had the privilege of giving the message at one of the funerals. He did an AMAZING job of comparing the Armor of God to a police officer's armor.
Officer McCandless
Officer Armstrong
Thank you for giving you lives, so we can be safe.
McCandless and Armstrong:
Always loved, never forgotten.
Well said, Prae! What a great reminder to keep praying for the families, for the injured officer's full recovery, and for the many others in town who have been affected.
ReplyDeleteI felt soooooo bad for the officer with the fiance :( it made me cry!!!!!!
ReplyDeletebut I know this sounds stupid (but as you know I am not the sharpest tic in the box)
but who is going to clean up all those blue ribbons around town? I mean are we going to just leave them their all year and then next year when the tourist come will they be like :
"Well I wonder what these ragidy blue strings are?"
Ok well It made me cry when the officers die....
and then my mom goes and tells me all the other young people that died in the SD comunity!!! :( boo and HOO!!!!!
K well TTYLASLT
Kyra, there are going to be things that are sad in your life, so you're going to have to get used to that. And yes, some people did come around to pick up the ribbons today. We are going to keep ours on our tre as long as we like though.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on this Prae!! I thank the Lord for these guys! Still praying for everyone!! Love you!
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