Gun related deaths Memorial

[Laika]

I thought that this may be a "better" way to approach the subject of gun related deaths than to try and make a partisan point. Gun deaths have killed over 1.5 million Americans since 1968. I'm reminded of that quote that "one death is a tragedy, a million a statistic". The truth is, is that we can all probably name one person in our lives that we couldn't bare to be without. It would only just take one for it to become "real" to us. It is too easy to cheapen people's lives and loved ones into a talking point.

So, I've put this thread in the RF memorials sub-forum so people can share stories of people they lost to gun related deaths. Murder, Suicides or Accidents, feel free to share it here. This isn't meant to start a debate, although I hope perhaps it may trigger a catharsis for some. I don't know how many it will be, but perhaps talking about it in a more personal way may make it easier to see the issue outside of partisan labels and give it the humanity and respect it deserves.

Rest In Peace.

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

We sure wouldn't want to be partisan on the gun issue now would we.

 

[sun rise]

We sure wouldn't want to be partisan on the gun issue now would we.

Not every thread has to be a rehash of the gun debate.

 

[BSM1]

I would first like to memorialize my good friend's husband who was shot to death by his wife while he was beating her almost to death; for the fifth time.

 

[sun rise]

T-Shirt Memorial Remembers 205 Gun Violence Victims

 

[Lyndon]

No personal friend victims but the San Bernardino terrorist shooters live just one block from my house in Redlands, and the street was closed off and helicopters constantly circling etc, a bit too close for comfort.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

I lost a friend many years ago to an "accidental" gun death. I also know pretty much everyone in my family also has had a friend or family member that was lost from gun violence.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

I would first like to memorialize my good friend's husband who was shot to death by his wife while he was beating her almost to death; for the fifth time.

In case you didn't realize, this thread is a memorial for those tragically lost. Sarcastic "memorials" based on self-defense is telling about how much you really care about the subject, and those who have tragically lost someone from gun violence.

 

[MrMrdevincamus]

In case you didn't realize, this thread is a memorial for those tragically lost. Sarcastic "memorials" based on self-defense is telling about how much you really care about the subject, and those who have tragically lost someone from gun violence.

TODAY SUNDAY; 26 dead in texas, shot while in church by a white male wearing ballistic (bullet resistant) vest using an assault type firearm, with a trunk full of more weapons. Horrific, yes, but as the details emerge it seems a TX citizen seeing the shooters rampage got his firearm out of his house and shot the perp who then dropped his gun and fled. Rumor is he was followed by more armed residents. then the shooters auto was found the shooter dead.

What would of happened if the resident and maybe his buds were not armed?

: {>

 

[Lyndon]

The shooter wouldn't have been allowed to own an AR15 assault rifle in the first place, that's what would have happened!!

 

[Father Heathen]

What would of happened if the resident and maybe his buds were not armed?: {>

26 would still be dead.

 

[Twilight Hue]

I thought that this may be a "better" way to approach the subject of gun related deaths than to try and make a partisan point. Gun deaths have killed over 1.5 million Americans since 1968. I'm reminded of that quote that "one death is a tragedy, a million a statistic". The truth is, is that we can all probably name one person in our lives that we couldn't bare to be without. It would only just take one for it to become "real" to us. It is too easy to cheapen people's lives and loved ones into a talking point.

So, I've put this thread in the RF memorials sub-forum so people can share stories of people they lost to gun related deaths. Murder, Suicides or Accidents, feel free to share it here. This isn't meant to start a debate, although I hope perhaps it may trigger a catharsis for some. I don't know how many it will be, but perhaps talking about it in a more personal way may make it easier to see the issue outside of partisan labels and give it the humanity and respect it deserves.

Rest In Peace.

Cars are worse.

I do acknowledge though, it's tragic no matter what the cause.