JCMiner
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El Paso Strong
Can we try this again without all the political bickering? We are deeply hurt and could use some encouraging words from fellow Americans across the country.
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08-05-2019 11:15 AM |
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ThreeifbyLightning
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RE: El Paso Strong
We stand with you El Paso. Violence like this regardless of the ideology behind it is abhorrent, and from the MT community condolences, sympathies, and prayers are with you all - especially the families who have been affected by this horrific act. Hang in there. Respectfully, Chad
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08-05-2019 11:21 AM |
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mturn017
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RE: El Paso Strong
I was busy this weekend with my 3 yo's birthday so didn't hear the news until Sunday and wondered why there was no post on here. I did figure it was do to it devolving into political BS (which I do believe should be discussed as a nation but not here and not now).
My heart goes to the friends & family of those lost and all of the El Paso community. So tragic and senseless. **** that guy and God bless El Paso.
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08-05-2019 11:53 AM |
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12thmonarch
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RE: El Paso Strong
We Stand with you El Paso. Stay Strong and don't let anyone takeaway that vibrant spirit that i loved in and around that city.
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08-05-2019 11:58 AM |
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AdoptedMonarch
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RE: El Paso Strong
I've never had the privilege to visit El Paso, but I've certainly admired your city and school long distance. Even more so now.
No community should have to deal with the senseless evil that was committed this past weekend. Our thoughts are with you.
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08-05-2019 12:01 PM |
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BlueRaiderBoy
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RE: El Paso Strong
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4 Let us pray that the people of El Paso find comfort despite the enormity of their loss.
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08-05-2019 04:28 PM |
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Steel Dragon
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RE: El Paso Strong
I’m so sorry. There really isn’t any words that are adequate at this time. People pull together at times like this. El Paso and Dayton you’re in our prayers
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08-05-2019 05:30 PM |
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cb4029
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RE: El Paso Strong
Beautiful city. I visited for the first time last year. The bars. The food. The women. Top notch. Can't wait to go back. Need to learn the language before I go though. :)
You can't let one idiota change your way of life. Stay strong and be blessed.
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08-05-2019 05:33 PM |
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DNEagle
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RE: El Paso Strong
Spent many weekends in El Paso during my time stationed at Holloman AFB, NM. Always have been one of my favorite cities in the U.S. Beautiful people, beautiful place.
Let the strong be strong for those who can't....embrace those that mourn. Stand in unity against hate and senseless violence - of all cuts of fiber.
#ElPasoStrong
#DaytonStrong
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08-05-2019 05:52 PM |
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THUNDERStruck73
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RE: El Paso Strong
Herd Nation stands with you, El Paso. May the grace and comfort of God bring you peace and healing in your time of need. God Bless you all.
AJ
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08-05-2019 06:36 PM |
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THUNDERStruck73
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RE: El Paso Strong
(08-05-2019 11:53 AM)mturn017 Wrote: I was busy this weekend with my 3 yo's birthday so didn't hear the news until Sunday and wondered why there was no post on here. I did figure it was do to it devolving into political BS (which I do believe should be discussed as a nation but not here and not now).
My heart goes to the friends & family of those lost and all of the El Paso community. So tragic and senseless. **** that guy and God bless El Paso.
It’s not gone. It was bumped to the spin room for those that wish to discuss the political aspects of this tragedy.
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08-05-2019 06:41 PM |
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Nugget49er
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RE: El Paso Strong
Thoughts and prayers are with the people of El Paso, and our former conference mate in the A-10, Dayton. Good people up there too.
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08-05-2019 07:07 PM |
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winston70
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RE: El Paso Strong
I was born in El Paso - prayers to all those there - very sad
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08-05-2019 07:38 PM |
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UTEPDallas
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RE: El Paso Strong
Saturday was a bad day for me personally.
Although I’m not from El Paso, I have great memories from the time I lived there. El Paso is one of those places where they make you feel like home. It’s common to hear the word “mijo” all the time. I’ve been to that Walmart a few times, it’s right in the middle of town and if I’m not mistaken it’s the busiest Walmart in the nation.
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08-06-2019 12:14 AM |
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Lizard Breath
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RE: El Paso Strong
Very sad. Sorry for all the losses.
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08-06-2019 01:15 AM |
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gdunn
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RE: El Paso Strong
My heart goes out to the loved ones of those involved.
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08-06-2019 06:34 AM |
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ODUMonarchs
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RE: El Paso Strong
I know how the residents of El Paso and Ohio hearts must ache. I live in Virginia Beach and it still hurts. My prayers go out to the victims, the victims families and to the entire community. #ElPasoStrong. #DaytonStrong. #VBStrong
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08-07-2019 12:06 AM |
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stanman505
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RE: El Paso Strong
Thank you my conference brothers and sisters. I am a high school tennis coach and the school where I teach is about 1 mile from the Wal-Mart. I can't begin to describe the fear I had for my players knowing that many of them shop at that store. Sending text messages to try and get them to all check in will forever leave a mark on my heart. Seeing the mother of two of my former players on television and not being able to reach her mother was devastating. I have lived in El Paso for my entire life, 56 years. I love this city and I just don't know what, or how to think right now, but I do appreciate the thoughts, prayers and well wishes from all the CUSA fans on here.
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08-07-2019 08:33 AM |
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mistabinks
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RE: El Paso Strong
Last night, I was at Ponder Park (in El Paso) watching my nephew play in a coach-pitch baseball game. He is a good kid and I am heavily involved in his life. Not that there is anything wrong with it but he can be quick to cry at times. If he gets scolded, if he trips, if his teacher gets upset with him, etc, here come the water works. Overall, I’m decently modern and don’t force any old school virtues on him. Regarding baseball, as long as he respects his coaches, pays attention, and actually tries, I don’t care if he’s good or awful. I don’t care if he hits the ball or strikes out. I’m supportive. That being said, I’m not perfect, and I can’t stand a crybaby. I have explained to him that a champion isn’t someone who is alway victorious in sports but is someone that is reliable, that is a rock, someone who is an asset, someone you are happy is there in a bad situation. My constant theme to him is to be an asset not a deficit.
He plays first baseball and took a line drive to the nose last night. A little bit of bleeding but he was okay. Obviously it is okay for him to cry in this situation. I tried calming him down after we were certain there was no damage or injury to his face. I went a little retro and told him he needed to stop crying. I told him I needed him to be an asset. Another kid asked what that meant. I told him I wanted my nephew to be someone you can count on even in a bad situation. Not someone who freezes or cries in an emergency.
Oh yeah, the little kid said, especially if there is another shooter.
****, man. That’s what the kids here are going to carry with them for the rest of their lives. ****.
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08-08-2019 05:09 PM |
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