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Riley Howard, a hero. What a brave young man.

I can't help but think that he could be alive if he'd been armed and been able to shoot back instead of tackling the thug.


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I can't help but think that he could be alive if he'd been armed and been able to shoot back instead of tackling the thug.



I was hesitant to take the conversation to the political zone so quickly, but I kept thinking the exact same question while thinking about the tragic loss of this young man.
 
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Nice to see the family getting the support from their friends and neighbors. This is America.




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There's a push to have a military funeral for this hero. He was in college ROTC.

I think it's fitting. I hope they do.


Outside of the investigation, and not related to my position at work, I indirectly know of the employee of the gunshop whom sold the gun to the suspect. He is devastated.




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That shit aint fun, Brother.

Im happy you came out OK. I was at the Mercy Hospital shooting here in Chicago.

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One of these day's, I'd like to pick your brain about what happened, what could have gone better.


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I just don't understand how someone could do this. And I am grateful for young men like Riley. The best outcome has been the focus on this hero not the insanity of the shooter.





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