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EP
May 29, 2020
May God bless the families of this sinless shooting in rural Nova Scotia at this difficult time. Let us pray there comes a time when rational thinking prevails. We hope a time when dealing with issues of any kind no longer involves violence or a gun. My heartfelt prayers and sympathy are to all who have suffered the loss of a family member, friend, or neighbor. May the memories of your dear loved ones live in your hearts and in God's book of life. May the peace promised in Gods word (John 14:27) be active and may you all be helped to endure these difficult times.
Daniel Ricard
May 20, 2020
Screams and a Whispers
Tragedies like the recent killings in Nova Scotia are like a scream. They jump at us spontaneously without prior warning or reason. They come from nowhere or so it seems and rattle us to our core. They often leave us shaking like a leaf and with scars on our soul that take forever to heal.
Upon hearing of the tragedy in Portapique and other communities, I knew that all of the victims would be strangers to me. And yet I felt the pain. The pain associated with the lost of lives, obviously. So many lives. The pain associated with the families and community in mourning. The pain associated with the randomness of some of the killings and the planned execution of several others. The pain associated with the diabolical execution of a plan. The pain associated with a killer who knew better and had more than most. The pain associated with the incomprehensible, irrational and unpredictable nature of such acts of violence. If you cannot trust your neighbour in Portapique, who can you trust?
Searching to understand what happened is doomed to fail. The truth is there are no answers. There are no explanations. There are no justifications. There are no reasons. There is nothing to understand. Instead, we need to focus our energy on hope and faith. Hope and faith in the goodness of those whose paths we cross. Hope and faith that tomorrow will be better. Hope and faith in life. Hope and faith may appear weak as a response just as a whisper may appear bleak in contrast to a scream. But is it really?
We are surrounded by whispers. Millions of self-effacing acts of beauty, generosity and kindness. The sun that greets us every morning, the grandiose display of starlight at night, spring that returns discreetly with its mosaic of colourful and aromatic flowers, countless birds that will serenade our hearts with their gentle whistle and the fresh breeze that caresses our senses are all examples of nature whispering its love to us. People smiling to strangers, individuals comforting others in need of human warmth, young men and women helping the elderly survive the confinement and, yes, men dying on their way to help a neighbour in need are also examples of love whispered through action. These and millions other are done daily, here and everywhere, now and forever. Do we notice or hear of them? I think not. Like a whisper they go largely unnoticed except to those who are touched by them or take the time to appreciate what surrounds them.
This tragedy came in the particularly difficult context of the pandemic. Understandably, families, relatives, community members and citizens of Nova Scotia are hurting. But they are strong and undeterred by the screaming around them. This is not their first tragedy, nor will it be their last. Each time, they have been able to rise to the challenge of rebuilding their individual and community lives through music or otherwise. It will not be different this time. Nova Scotians know that good news always follow bad ones and that happiness will always defeat sadness. But while screaming has and will re-emerge from time to time in Nova Scotia or in our individual lives, lest we forget to hear the unrelenting whisper of hope and faith in life, people and ourselves.
To the families of the victims, I offer my sincere condolences.
Daniel Ricard
Ottawa
Barbara McCarthy
April 30, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of those who lost their lives.
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Lina Maiorano
April 30, 2020
My deepest condolences to all the families...May you feel the spirit and love from the other side ..they are now Angels protecting you at all times...
April 27, 2020
Truly saddened that so many have once again lost their lives, praying for all hurt by this tragedy, may God be with you all.
Trisha Chestnutt
April 27, 2020
May your beautiful and loving memories of your loved ones sustain you in all of the years to come. Our hearts are with you always.
April 26, 2020
Many prayers to everyone hurt by this tragedy, praying for you all.
April 26, 2020
To all the victims and their families, my heart goes out to all of you, may God be with you all to carry you through such a very difficult time.
cathy bonnell
April 24, 2020
So very sorry for all the victims and their families during this most difficult time. May you all draw strength from each other during this time and in the days, weeks and months ahead .God bless, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cyril and Linda Cutler
April 23, 2020
Our sincere condolences go out to all families of the massive shooting on Sunday morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.
David Firmage
April 23, 2020
So sorry for your losses. Sending thoughts and prayers.
jean baskin
April 22, 2020
i,m from new brunswick now i stand as a nova scotian my condolences to all the familys over this terrible time my heart is saddened my god be there for you i cannot say any words to help at this time except god loves you and will be with you all at this time prayers and hugs
April 22, 2020
The tragic loss of the many precious lives taken in the senseless shooting is heartbreaking. May Gods future promise to remove violence, restore peace inspire hope in the families who lost loved ones. Deepest sympathy to each family. - Ps. 37:9-11
April 22, 2020
I am so sorry regarding the loss of so many precious lives. My condolences to each family. I pray, one day, we will live in a world, where these senseless things will no longer, exist. Where, we will only see, love and no more hatred, like this. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the families, during these difficult times.
April 22, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the family. Such an awful tragedy.
We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort you all during this extremely difficult time.
April 22, 2020
Words cannot adequately express the sorrow for the loss of a these innocent lives. May the families draw comfort and strength from God to carry them through this most difficult time.
Linda Grammatico
April 21, 2020
My deepest heartfelt condolences to all who were and are affected by this senseless tragedy. Many thoughts and prayers are with you and may God bring you comfort, peace, and loving support.
Linda Goldie
MI., USA
April 21, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. All of Canada grieves with you and I will hold you all in my heart forever.
R.S. Irwin
April 21, 2020
Deepest condolences to my amazing brothers and sisters of Nova Scotia. We share your grief 'A MARE USQUE AD MARE'.
R.S. Irwin
April 21, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Randy Paul
April 21, 2020
All of Newmarket Ontario are Nova Scotians today. Please feel some strength in knowing how many Canadians are grieving with and for you now.
Thelma Tai
April 21, 2020
Deep deep condolences on the tragic loss of lives . My heart goes out to the victims in this senseless shooting. May they all R. I .P.
The sons and daughters of Canada- God be with you!
JE Sowell
April 21, 2020
I am deeply saddened for this horrible tragedy. Sincere condolences to the family and friends that were personally affected. Sending prayers and words of comfort.
Gary Denniss
April 21, 2020
May the comforting presence of God the Holy spirit and the support of your fellow human beings give you refuge and strength during your journey of grief and sorrow.
James Ryein and Kelly Troiano
April 21, 2020
Our thoughts and prays are with you
God Bless
April 21, 2020
May God help all the families to heal from their loss, praying for the victims and their families, truly sorry that so many have yet again been hurt in another tragedy.
Jim and Marie McNerney
April 21, 2020
Our thoughts and prays are with you
God bless
April 21, 2020
My heart goes out to all the victims and their families, so very sorry for your loss in this terrible tragedy, may God be with you as you go through such a very difficult time, praying for everyone.
April 21, 2020
To the families and friends of all those loss in this tragedy, I offer my condolences. May the God of tender mercies who is the hearer of prayers be with each of you.
Yvonne
April 21, 2020
So very sorry to the victims families of this terrible tragedy. My sincerest condolences to you.
Bob and Gerarda Savoie
April 21, 2020
May God bless you and all your families in this time of sorrow. Nova Scotia, we weep with you, and pray for healing as our hearts send love, thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Steele
April 21, 2020
The world mourns this senseless act of taking another persons life with those who actually lost their lives and their families. We offer prayers in your behalf.
Sharon Held
April 20, 2020
My heart ❤ goes out to all the families during this difficult time. My thoughts&prayers are with you.
April 20, 2020
Condolences to Nova Scotia. I am so saddened for the whole community. Your are in my prayers. No words will suffice for such a horrific act.
God Bless you.
FL
April 20, 2020
So very saddened to hear of such a tragedy. My heart goes out to all the families hurt by this. Praying that God be with all of you to help you in your time of need.
April 20, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to all the families of the victims of this tragedy. Words seem so inadequate at this time but, may you all find the strength and comfort you need from God to help you through this most difficult time.
Scott Chamberland
April 20, 2020
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Joseph Waidl
April 20, 2020
I want to offer my heartfelt condolences to all of the victims and their families at this very difficult time. I will keep all of the victims and their loved one's in my prayers.
Claudia Sparks
April 20, 2020
Know that our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy.
I hope you can feel how surrounded you are by much love.
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs at this horrific time.
April 20, 2020
Truly a tragic and senseless act of violence. May the Holy Spirit envelope the friends, family, and people of Nova Scotia with Peace. A friend from the USA
Maureen Laviolette
April 20, 2020
I am really sad about all the lives that are lost. I am praying for the families.
Don Rodino
April 20, 2020
My sincerest condolences and prayers to all the victims and their families.
Carol Gerrior-Patton
April 20, 2020
I was born in Lundy Nova Scotia. I am from an Acadian family named, Gerrior. My forefathers came to Nova Scotia in 1632 0n the ship "Esperiance". Captained by Captain Razzilli under the auspices of Cardinal Richelieu. During the Great Dispersion of the Acadian people, my branch of the Gerrior was not captured. We went farther north, joining forces with the Mic mac, Algonquin and other first nation peoples. The name Gerrior means garrison or Soldier. Because we fought so hard for our country, I still feel the pain because of this present tragedy down to my soul. I send my earnest prayers and condolences to all my fellow countrymen. You are in my thoughts and blood always. May God keep you and carry you all through these sad times. I'm so very hurt and sorry for all of you. CAROL GERRIOR PATTON.
Stephanie Schell
April 20, 2020
May the peace of God be upon you.
Stephanie Schell
April 20, 2020
My prayers are with all the families of this tragedy.
Joseph Moody
April 20, 2020
R.I.P
Sharon Kay
April 20, 2020
May God Bless the ones who perished!!
Also all The Families Love from America
Sharon Kay! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Glen Hausfeld
April 20, 2020
Peace.
April 20, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you at this time,
2 Corn 1:3,4
April 20, 2020
I send deepest condolences to the family and friends of the Nova Scotia shooting victims. At this indescribable time of grief, may the God of comfort give you comfort and peace.
Barbara Guidry
April 20, 2020
May God's peace be with you. Deepest condolences for the people of Nova Scotia.
Sheri MacMillan
April 20, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Godspeed to all who lost their lives in this senseless act of violence. Alberta is praying for you all.
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