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University of Central Arkansas Shooting Victims Obituary
Shots were fired in the heart of the campus Sunday night near a male dormitory and behind the campus police station. No arrests had been made by 7 a.m. Monday.
"This is just an awful tragedy. It's the worst thing that can happen on a college campus," interim university president Tom Courtway said.
After the shooting, one man fell to the sidewalk along a narrow alley between the dormitory and a fine arts center and died. Police said the two others rushed into the dorm, where paramedics later found them.
University police spokeswoman Lt. Rhonda Swindle had no explanation for the shooting, though she said police questioned one "person of interest" into the early morning hours. She said detectives believed four people were involved in the attack, though no arrest or search warrants had been issued in the case.
Swindle declined to identify the victims, saying officers were trying to reach their families.
Courtway canceled classes Monday at the university, which has 12,500 students. He said every precaution was being taken to ensure the safety of the students who remained in their dormitory rooms. "It doesn't matter where this happens in the country — it's awful," Courtway said.
Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press
36 Entries
November 1, 2008
my heart and prayers are witn you.
goshen,ohio
L. Reed
November 1, 2008
Help From God
The Bible assures us: “Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” (Psalm 34:18) Yes, more than anything else, a relationship with God can help you to cope with the death of someone you love.
The Bible urges us: “Throw your burden upon Jehovah himself, and he himself will sustain you.” (Psalm 55:22) If talking out your feelings with a sympathetic friend can help, how much more will pouring out your heart to “the God of all comfort” help you!—2 Corinthians 1:3.
God’s holy spirit, or active force, can equip you with “power beyond what is normal” to go from one day to the next. (2 Corinthians 4:7) God can help you to endure any and every problem you may face.
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ann
October 30, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
ann brim
October 30, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
October 30, 2008
To all the Families and Friends of the Victims... I send my condolences.
A. Queen
October 30, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
kendall lewis
October 30, 2008
it is never easy to lose a loved one, but it does and will happen so all you can do is live life right or the best way you know and be there for your family always time may or may not heal all your hurt so let your self mourn your lose and try to be a better person for your loved ones that are gone God bless
KC MURPHY
October 30, 2008
To Each Family, May God keep you both in his hands. This is a TRAGEDY this shouldn't happen in any SCHOOLS OR COLLEGES this should be a place of learning,peace and the joy of being in school. I don't know what's really going on but I know god will work it out. May God take good care of you all as you deal with your lost. My prayers are with you. DEEPEST OF SYMPATHY
Olivia Cooper
October 29, 2008
To the families of University of Central Arkansas students:
My heart goes out to you. Please take comfort from the hope that the Bible holds out for you and your loved ones. 2 Peter 3:13 promises us that there is going to be a new heavens and a new earth where righteousness is to dwell. Jesus' promise of a paradise will then be fulfilled. (Luke 23:43) Comfort also comes from the Bible's promise of the resurrection (John 5:28,29) What a grand reunion that will be.
A Loving Mother
October 29, 2008
I am so sorry about the lost of your dear loved ones. May knowing that there are others who really do care give you a measure of comfort.
May God who hears your prayers and sees your tears give you all the needed strenght to endure each second of the day.
The Bilbe promise: A little while longer, and the wicked one will be no more; And you will certainly give attention to his place, and he will not be. But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth, And they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.
With deep Sympathy
cynthia walker
October 29, 2008
To The University Familys. So sorry to hear about the death of these students. May the God who gives comfort be with the familys. Jesus said their is a hope for those who die John5:28,29.
Connie Velasquez
October 28, 2008
Please accept my sincerest
condolences on the loss of
your sweet loved ones.
May the Lord comfort you at
this most difficult time.
Dewayne S.
October 28, 2008
RIP!
Jenny
October 28, 2008
My deepest sympathies to the families of these students. Though this is an extremely difficult time, may you find comfort in knowing that your pain will not last forever, for God promises in John 5:28,29: "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". We have the hope of seeing our loved ones again, here on earth, living in an "abundance of peace" (Psalm 37:11). May this hope keep you strong during these hard times.
Darla
October 28, 2008
May God comfort and protect the loved ones of these shooting victims.
I work at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. This kind of tragedy should never occur on a college campus.
Sincerely,
doris rainey
October 28, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Melissa
October 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family & friends. May you rest in peace.
Fredia Lacey
October 28, 2008
To: The Families,
Our prayers are with you and for all of you during this time of sorrow. May God continue to give all of you the strength to endure such a great loss.
The Lacey's
Madeline Torres
October 28, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
October 28, 2008
So sad! I wonder why these things happen! It is so terrible.......
1john5:19;Rev21:3,4
Rest In Peace
Michael Iezzi
October 28, 2008
My deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Thomas Widgeon
October 28, 2008
Jesus Loves Me!!!!
The Ledbetter Family
October 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of these victims. May you draw comfort from the promises outlined in God's word the bible that soon death will be no more. This will be a time when we can enjoy life on a righteous, peaceful earth. It will also be the time when we have the opportunity of being reunited with our loved ones who have died to endless life on a paradise earth.
It is our sincere hope that you draw comfort from these and the many other bible-based promises regarding the Kingdom of God.
Sammy Bunnell
October 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
May you sit at God's feet and forever be his angels...
D. ZIMMERMAN
October 27, 2008
YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS
October 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out. May God be with!
October 27, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mr. & Mr. Charles G. Turner, Sr. & Family
October 27, 2008
To; The families of the University Of Central Arkansas Shooting Victims
May God Bless and Comfort You
By: Charles G. Turner, Sr.
At times like this when we don’t know what to do
Just talk to God and he will see you through
When words sometimes just won’t do and you don’t know what to say
Just talk to God and let him have his way
When friends and family come and go
Just remember that God has an open door
At times like this when words alone won’t do
May God Bless and Comfort you
With Deepest Sympathy
JHart
October 27, 2008
To the families of victims of the University of Central Arkansas,
May the comfort and tender mercies of our Heavenly Father be with you all during this tragedy (2 Corinthians 1:4). Jehovah has promised that soon all pain associated with death, killings, sorrow, sickness will be a thing of the past (Revelation 21:4). With deep sympathy,
abrion brown
October 27, 2008
may my condolesents and memories go out to he school and family.
kim kerek
October 27, 2008
I HAD TO GO AWAY
I had to go away.
I'm sorry you couldn't come with me.
But on earth is where you shall stay.
Please do not be sad.
Instead laugh and be glad.
I'm in a beautiful place, such a beautiful place.
I know you wont see me for a while.
But you will hear from me.
I will be the wind that will chill you on a hot summer day.
I will be the sun that will warm you when it's cold.
Listen to the birds sing, I will be saying "I love you" in their song.
I know you can't touch me.
But you will feel me.
Because I will be inside of you giving you life on the days you feel like you can't go on anymore.
Please I beg of you, go on, live your life as I lived mine.
Always remember we will be together again.
I will be patiently waiting for you on that day.
When you will join me in this beautiful place.
Until then may God bless you with his almighty grace.
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