Yesterday, a very angry man ambushed and fired upon a group of police officers in Dallas, Texas, killing five officers, three of which were veterans, and injuring nine others. Two civilians were also wounded. The shooting was the deadliest incident for U.S. law enforcement since the September 11 attacks. This angry man was also a veteran, who was reportedly angry over police shootings of black men and stated that he wanted to kill white people, especially white police officers. What is really most important to know is that five families will never be the same. Yesterday morning those 5 people got up and went to work as usual. Today those same five families will not have their loved one coming home. We offer prayers to these families and to all those who were affected by the senseless violence against these police officers. We pray for strength as we continue to find out details as to why this has happened. And we pray that it does not happen again.
Following the shooting, this same very angry man fled inside a building on the campus of a local college. Police followed him there, and a standoff ensued. Early this morning, he lost his life in the battle with the police. We offer those same prayers to his family, as they too will not have their loved one home tonight. We pray that they find strength to get through this tremendous tragedy.
It is in times like this, people from all of our diverse American backgrounds need to come together and unite as one to lift the spirits of those who were impacted by these actions. We must pray that our country is stronger than just one angry individual. I pray for our country now. I pray for peace.
Blessed Be.
