What is this? or more accurately -- WTF?? I turned on the news yesterday to hear the noon message from the Prime Minister only to see that the previous 12 hours had involved an active shooter situation about an hour and half down the highway. In this peaceful farmland area, the unspeakable happened. The numbers kept getting larger, but were staggering to begin with. By the time today ended, there were at least 18 dead in 16 different crime scenes. The shooter was originally noted as in custody yesterday, but we learned shortly thereafter that he had been shot. And that one RCMP officer had been killed. She graduated from the regional high school in the town I live in. I expect to hear of other links to campus and town as names of others are released. After all, it is a small world here.
As the tragedy unfolds, further deaths are expected. As if the tragedy isn't enough, the inability to mourn together will be challenging. Online vigils are planned already for the end of the week. It will take time for this to be absorbed. The song for today is about the grieving process. Stay safe.
Good Grief -- Dessa
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