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still_one

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2. That is why from the barrage of media coverage, many don't appreciate the personal loss and
Thu Dec 3, 2015, 12:46 PM
Dec 2015

suffering unless they are actually affected.

It is so important for America as a people to empathize with those who have to go through such ordeals.

I am glad your family is safe, and hope your service co-ordinator is ok.

All the best

Hugs and kisses Iliyah Dec 2015 #1
That is why from the barrage of media coverage, many don't appreciate the personal loss and still_one Dec 2015 #2
..... bigwillq Dec 2015 #3
I hear ya kimbutgar Dec 2015 #4
... SidDithers Dec 2015 #5
I can relate to the cold chills that come over a momma when she learns of a child's too close call.. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2015 #6
I am glad that your son is safe Gormy Cuss Dec 2015 #7
So glad he is safe Beaverhausen Dec 2015 #8
Glad your Mark is safe. oldandhappy Dec 2015 #9
The service coordinator is probably okay KamaAina Dec 2015 #10
It is a terrible, upsetting thing when someone you love is close to such horrific events. bklyncowgirl Dec 2015 #11
heart-rending Fast Walker 52 Dec 2015 #12
I feel it for you malaise Dec 2015 #13
Welcome to the club. One in three flamin lib Dec 2015 #14
Thank You for sharing, BlueCaliDem. Sissyk Dec 2015 #15
That's really scary. I'm so happy your son is safe. Vinca Dec 2015 #16
Glad your son is safe. zomgitsjesus Dec 2015 #17
I'm so glad he's safe. nt pinstikfartherin Dec 2015 #18
My best to you and your son nt flamingdem Dec 2015 #19
I am another parent. As soon as I heard it was a facility for jwirr Dec 2015 #20
(((((((BlueCaliDem & Mark))))))) WillyT Dec 2015 #21
Hugs... ngGale Dec 2015 #22
I am so sorry you went through this. Glimmer of Hope Dec 2015 #23
Damn hibbing Dec 2015 #24
World wide impovrishment Marty McGraw Dec 2015 #25
Really. Is this thread the place for politics? Hekate Dec 2015 #29
I just got chills all over. Hugs to you and your son from the Central Coast. Hekate Dec 2015 #26
words fail. marym625 Dec 2015 #27
Absolutely!! Duval Dec 2015 #39
So sorry BCD. bunnies Dec 2015 #28
Peace and Love to you both. Dont call me Shirley Dec 2015 #30
BlueCaliDem, Raine1967 Dec 2015 #31
((Hugs)) TBF Dec 2015 #32
Thoughts and prayers to you and your son, not physically harmed yet still more victims..... joanbarnes Dec 2015 #33
I am so sorry you have to know that your baby was in such danger. I'm glad he's here today Squinch Dec 2015 #34
It's so hard to be brave when the safety of our children is threatened The Blue Flower Dec 2015 #35
Safe and sound. yallerdawg Dec 2015 #36
I'm so glad your son is safe. Duval Dec 2015 #37
(((hugs))) Starry Messenger Dec 2015 #38
May you find some peace today... Scruffy Rumbler Dec 2015 #40
Love to you and your family. Indepatriot Dec 2015 #41
Glad you son . Is ok Liberal_in_LA Dec 2015 #42
I'm happy to heart that your son is well and safe, but what a senseless act. JDPriestly Dec 2015 #43
I sympathize with you. My daughter lived a LibDemAlways Dec 2015 #44
What can you say at a time like this... Dr. Xavier Dec 2015 #45
hugs for you and your family, and all impacted by this horrendous crime. have some small idea niyad Dec 2015 #46
Thank you for sharing how close this came to you and your family. May you find some FailureToCommunicate Dec 2015 #47
. lonestarnot Dec 2015 #48
So sorry to hear of your ordeal. We had a mass shooter and had to shelter in our house Liberty Belle Dec 2015 #49
Peace & love. CaptainTruth Dec 2015 #50
I'm so glad he's safe, and I hope the same for his service coordinator. Tarheel_Dem Dec 2015 #51
My heart goes out to Mark and all of you gwheezie Dec 2015 #52
Hugs to you. Lil Missy Dec 2015 #53
I'm so glad Mark is okay and heartbroken about those who were Cha Dec 2015 #54
One of the things about the shooting Ilsa Dec 2015 #55
Wow Dorian Gray Dec 2015 #56
So scary! OnionPatch Dec 2015 #57
. MerryBlooms Dec 2015 #58
Hugs and well wishes to you Generic Other Dec 2015 #59
The angels were with you and yours. Take care riversedge Dec 2015 #60
Wow! This world, this world. I am glad he is safe. mfcorey1 Dec 2015 #61
That would make my knees buckle. Hold him close. Give lots of kisses. I'm happy he's safe. Laser102 Dec 2015 #62
Thank you for sharing your story Samantha Dec 2015 #63
May you know peace hereafter. n/t. NNadir Dec 2015 #64
Hold him close leanforward Dec 2015 #65
Glad your son is safe. gademocrat7 Dec 2015 #66
I'm glad he is safe. I lost a co-worker and former classmate in that rampage, so I totally feel how Tiggeroshii Dec 2015 #67
Glad to hear your son is okay. romanic Dec 2015 #68
(((hugs))) LWolf Dec 2015 #69
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