Prayers for a guy who died.
I know this isn't related to WA but something happened yesterday morning where I live that's bugging me. I knew a guy just from small talk at a local BP gas station mini mart. He was the owner of the place and I knew him through being a customer for about 5 years.
When he opened the store yesterday morning about an hour in a couple of young thugs as I call them came into the store and in a robbery attempt shot this guy dead. He was 41 years old with a wife and kid. The guy who shot him got away but they have one who is a person of interest.
This stuff is disturbing to me and I'm sad to see this mans life end this way and so abruptly. He was just trying to make ends meet and look at fast it all ended. It makes me think about the youth being raised these days and how there is so littlemrespexct anymore for not only people of all ages but for anything in their path.
It brings out anger and sadness in me to think that I served in the Marine Corps ready to defend people like this. It also makes me wonder where we as a country are headed in the next couple decades.
I hate to admit it but thankfully I'm getting older and would like to think I won't be around to see the downfall of this country but things like what happened to this poor soul for no reason have me wondering. Is life really that dog eat dog where people value money over family or friends?. Have we been brainwashed to chase stuff instead of building relationships? I don't know but seeing how quickly this guy had his life snuffed out made me realize tomorrow is never promised. So, if you maybe say a quick prayer for this man and his family maybe it will help. Thanks for reading.
http://abc11.com/news/owner-dies-after-shooting-at-durham-convenience-store/1753710/
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That's very sad David, and at 41 years old, that's far too young to lose someone. This is such a cowardly act on the part of the perpetrators. My thoughts and prayers are with his family especially his wife and child.
I am sorry for this man and everyone involved, that is so sad.
These times are tough, but did it really start with this millennium generation?
Many of these kids have to fend for themselves at young ages and have learned to hate rather than love. The one's that should have loved them, have left them behind for drugs, or they just plain don't want to be accountable for having sex. These children running around are a result, but who's really responsibility? We could all see this breakdown taking place over the past 20-30 years (In my own generation). People became less accountable and wanted to be commitment free, to do their own thing. Kids in my area are growing up with no one home, no food, and most of all no God even mentioned in their lives. So they find food and companionship on the street.
When we push God out, for material things or chase what feels good for the moment, this is what happens. When we let God back in, we will experience his joy and peace, he will give our country rest:) I struggle with understanding why people fight so hard to live so wrong.
I hear you. I guess being a kid from the 70s its hard for me to relate. My parents were strict, not overly but they knew what was going on with us all the time. I do see it as a parental issue and and I do keep tabs on my own son. But he s aware of what goes on at 14. Thankfully he is a good kid.
And yes I think we need more prayer, more reflection and less impulsivity in our lives. Thanks for commenting.
I agree. I think its important to be humble and life has a way of doing that to us. I know out has for me. I try and not let things like that bother me but it does.
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So sorry to hear this, and have prayed for his family. Sadly, coming from South Africa where we have a high crime rate, this is all too common. I myself have experienced an armed car hi-jacking as well as a home invasion robbery (where criminals hold you up inside your home and rob you).
My faith in God is my anchor, and He has kept us physically safe on these occasions. I am able to help others facing trauma because of it.
Wow, I can only imagine. But you have to survive so we have to do what we can do. I keep myself prepared but that's probably my Marine past. Maybe a little too prepared but its hard when younsee someone you knew even if not very well get murdered over money. Thanks for your comment and prayers for this guys family. Its gotta be tough right now for them.
I can relate and so sorry to hear this. 41 is way too young and no one deserves to be murdered for trying to make a decent living.
My stepson is in law enforcement and I worry for him every day.
I hear you. I have a 14 year old and worry about him. At 53 I've sent a lot but would like to see some good before I head out of this life here. Or maybe just look forward to the rest you get from it when it is over. Idk...Best wishes to you and your stepson.
Horrible story. Will pray for him.
There are so many wrong things going on that it is horrible and sometimes man need to step back just to breath when men read all the things which are going on. And still too many countries allowed people to own guns which are not doing things easier.
How sad it is for good people to die for someone else ignorance and selfish attitude. My heartfelt prayer goes out to the family that are left behind to carry on without him. How sad this must be.
Sorry to read this David. I sometimes wonder too, what is happening and why nobody cares anymore. In my days, when I did something wrong, the neighbourhood was there to correct me. Nowadays, when you even try to correct the youth, you get a big mouth and a middle finger, and in the worst case a mad dad on your doorstep.
So sorry to hear this. Don't know what is becoming of the world now. Rob if you want, but do not kill. I can only pray for the family to be able to cope, and for him the deceased to find joyful activity in the beyond.
Hi David...
Sorry to read your news...
Prayers a plenty from Adelaide in South Australia...
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Sorry about that. Life can suck sometimes.