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Not a great day when you turn on the news and hear….

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Hamm Homes

 

Not a great day when you turn on the news and hear….

 

A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an explosive device and then shot in to a crowded theater killing 12 people and injuring 53 at a theater in Aurora Mall in Aurora, Colorado.  It was the opening night of the new Batman movie.

 

I have to wonder what would cause someone to take another person life but do to it to a number of people.  I am 3 miles away from where the movie theater is, and was woke up by a number of police cars and fire engines headed to the theater about 1 in the morning. 

 

So far it does not look good but this person also has a bomb in his apartment that the police had a ladder truck from the fire department go up the outside of the building and look into the apartment and see a bomb that the FBI could take days to disarm. 

 

I am headed to Bonfils Blood Center in a little bit to donate blood, I think they can use it.

 

Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

It was the first thing I heard. I thought of you and Belinda right away. I'm so sorry to hear of what your community is going through. I'm sure anything you do will be a big help.

Jul 20, 2012 02:06 AM
Elite Home Sales Team
Elite Home Sales Team OC - Corona del Mar, CA
A Tenacious and Skilled Real Estate Team

This is another unnecessary shooting my prayers go out to the families of the dead and wounded.

Jul 20, 2012 02:06 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Totally uncalled for. Sick, disgusting and maddening.  What have we become....

Jul 20, 2012 02:26 AM
Bobbie Smith
Stroudsburg, PA
570-242-1891

It was horrible for all of us to hear but must have been even harder for you with being so close.  Glad you are going to donate.  There has been an awful lot in the news lately about the shortage of blood right now. Good Luck!

Jul 20, 2012 02:38 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Will it is so horrific....my heart goes out to all those young people and their families.  It's just so crazy and unbelievable.

Jul 20, 2012 02:59 AM
Cal Yoder
Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA
Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

My heart is heavy for the pain and suffering of all impacted by this tragedy. Good for you in giving blood. A great way to give back. Unfortunately I am not able to do that anymore. Be well.

Cal

Jul 20, 2012 03:04 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The thoughts of the whole country are focused on Colorado and the senseless tragedy.

It is a very good time for all that can donate blood to do it now.

Jul 20, 2012 03:17 AM
Shannon Milligan, Richmond VA Real Estate Agent/Associate Broker
RVA Home Team - Richmond, VA
RVA Home Team - Winning with Integrity.

My heart goes out to your community and the families of the victims. I love that you are taking action by giving blood...what a great way to make a contribution. Thinking of you all!

Jul 20, 2012 03:45 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Will -- the nation is feeling much sadder and more vulnerable today -- sending condolences to the victims and their families.    

Jul 20, 2012 03:51 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Will, it made me sick when I woke up and saw the news this morning.  I have a number of friends in Denver that I cycle with, and of course now there are the Rainers out there that I think about.  It really makes me sad, and wish we could turn the clock back for all involved.  What a tragedy.  I'm glad you all are OK.  God bless you for giving blood.

Jul 20, 2012 11:08 AM
Kathy Sheehan
Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA
Senior Loan Officer

Will, I have been to Aurora Colorado many times so I am familiar with the area.  I was horrified at the news broadcast of the events from last night.  My heart goes out to those victims.  Giving blood is a wonderful gift and will probably be appreciated.

Jul 20, 2012 11:37 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Will - such a terrible thing to happen. I can never understand the randomness. It's very scary. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Aurora and it's people.

Jul 20, 2012 09:37 PM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
Will, that is such a tragedy for the victims and their families and friends. Glad you were at home when this happened and thank you for donating blood!
Jul 21, 2012 07:46 AM
Kwee Huset
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Hi Will, I am glad that you are safe however I felt sorry for the victims and their family members. Take Care.

Jul 21, 2012 09:34 AM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evening Will

Will my friend, that sure was a mighty bad thing to hear first thing in the morning about! I sure do feel bad for all those folks and their families!!! I'm sure glad that you and Belinda were not there, and I sure hope no one from either of your families where there. 

Have a good one

Dale in New Hampshire

Jul 22, 2012 01:45 PM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Will, so many people would want to do something and just not know what.  Donating blood is a wonderful and generous idea.

Jul 22, 2012 11:49 PM