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A suspect, armed with a rifle, shotgun, and pistol, fired through church windows during a mass celebrating the first week of school.

This terrifying act has left the community shaken and heartbroken. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this senseless violence.

10-year-old says his friend saved him during Minnesota school shooting by lying on top of him.

In the midst of unimaginable terror, acts of courage and friendship shine through. Read the full story here:
👉 https://www.ktiv.com/…/10-year-old-says-friend-saved…/

Such a horrible tragedy.

Innocent children—at school, a place that should be safe—lost their lives to a senseless and selfish act. An individual, driven by darkness, took innocent lives and then cowardly ended his own.

Tears stream down my face as I think of the parents who now face the unimaginable—burying their child. There is no pain like the pain of losing a son or daughter. It’s a grief that has no words, no explanation, and no timeline.

My heart aches for every family devastated by this loss. For the school community, and for the first responders who now carry the weight of what they witnessed.

My heart and prayers go out to all of you.
May God bless and comfort you—now and always. 💔🙏

A Tragic Loss: Help Support Braden Coyne’s Family

An online fundraiser is now underway for 14-year-old Braden Coyne, who tragically passed away on Friday evening, August 22, from injuries sustained in a collision involving his e-bike and a pickup truck.

Braden’s loss has left his family, friends, and community heartbroken. If you’re able, please consider donating or sharing to support his loved ones during this unimaginable time.

🕊️ Read more and donate here: [Insert Link]

Tragic and senseless violence.

Prosecutors say Jayden Burch, 17, is responsible for the death of Mariah Smith, 12, after allegedly firing into a home on Northwest Long Street in Lake City.

Authorities believe the shooting was an act of retaliation for a fight involving Mariah’s brother earlier that day at school.

A young life lost over something that never should have escalated this far.
Our thoughts are with Mariah’s family and the entire community grieving this unimaginable loss.

Read more below.

We grieve today for the tragic loss of life at Annunciation Church and School, and for all those affected in Minneapolis.

Our hearts are with the students, the families, the staff, and the entire community during this incredibly difficult time.
May you find strength, comfort, and healing in the days ahead.

Our prayers are with you.

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🇺🇸 POLICE OFFICER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY

The Kansas City Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) has tragically announced the death of Officer Hunter Simoncic, age 26, who was deliberately struck by a vehicle early this morning while courageously serving and protecting our city.

Officer Simoncic gave his life in the line of duty—his bravery and dedication will never be forgotten.

💔 Our hearts are with his family, friends, and fellow officers during this incredibly painful time.

Rest easy, Brother.
Prayers for both his family of blue and blood. 🙏

As I write this, tears are pouring down my face.

Just this morning, I held my 7-year-old son, Lucas, in my arms and began to pray.
I prayed over his school, over every child walking into a classroom today, and over schools around the world.

Now, I sit here broken. Shattered.
Grieving yet another senseless, tragic loss of innocent lives.

My heart aches for the parents whose arms are now empty.
For the children who will never come home.
For the classmates who will carry this trauma in their tiny hearts for years to come.

And yet… even as the tears fall, I feel a holy fire rising within me.
A rage of gentleness.
A refusal to back down.
A call to keep praying, keep covering, and keep speaking life over our children.

Because they deserve to live. To grow. To be safe.
And we will never stop fighting for that.

The reality of loss… it sucks.

It creeps up on you in the most unexpected moments—grocery stores, old photos, a familiar laugh in a crowd. And when the loss is tragic, like Anna’s, it feels unbearable. Some days, you just don’t want to acknowledge it… the truth that she’s really gone. It can’t be real. She can’t be gone.

But then grief hits again. And again. Like waves—relentless. Until eventually, you find your way back to that small, safe place where you can breathe again.

Grief is exhausting. It doesn’t follow a timeline. It doesn’t ask permission. And it never truly ends.

But we carry them with us—always.

My sweet co-worker Brandy Wyatt suffered an unimaginable loss last night—her husband passed away suddenly.

She and her children are now facing a heartbreaking reality no family should have to go through. If you’re able to donate, it would mean the world to them. And if not, please lift them up in your prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

Every bit of love, support, and kindness matters. 💔🙏