Special offer

Guns Don't Just Kill Gays; It's not Always about Hate Crimes

By
Real Estate Agent with DFW FINE PROPERTIES 0506509

 

©Patricia Feager June 13, 2016

 

While we mourn the lost of lives of those 50 who were massacred in Orlando, FL, and perhaps more to follow, let us remind ourselves, it's not always about guns that kill gays and it's not always about hate crimes either.

 

This past Saturday, June 11, 2016, Christina Grimmie was murdered in Orlando, FL by a deranged fan after her performance at a concert while signing authographs. This rising star was featured on The Voice in 2014 and ended up in third place. Beautiful Christina, with the voice of an angel, will no longer be performing in concerts. We will never know how far she could have gone but her life touched many souls and she made an impact on others. Christina Grimmie was only 22 years old and she was killed in Orlando on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Perhaps her story was overshadowed; perhaps it's because her story wasn't as big to the media, as the other incident in Orlando. But I felt, it was fitting to remember, that not all crimes are about hate crimes. Many are about passion. Some crazy fan decided to take her life; then kill himself.

 

Here's Christina Grimmie singing "Can't Help Falling In Love," on the Voice in 2014. I find this a fitting video to memorialize the life of this brilliant young and talented singer/piano player because this legendary song is responsible for so many children born into this world. I myself made love while this song was singing in the background more times that I could count. I would like to think, my own children were born as a result of this song, sung by Elvis Presley. It's a song, that was dedicated to me and my Groom at our wedding. Like all couples, falling in love, we can only hope to bring children into this world who are healthy, loving, kind, talented, and special. A child, like Christina Grimmie, brings hope into the lives of people who are in love with each other. Every child has talent and they bring so much happiness into our lives. To every parent who lost a child, whether it was through a hate crime, passion or other circumstances, my compassion and heartfelt condolences to all. The only hate that exists is the crime itself. There can be no more blame or excuses. America has got to find solutions. 

©Patricia Feager 6/13/2016

 

 

 

 

Posted by

Texas Law requires all license holders to provide the Information about Brokerage Services form to prospective clients.

https://www.trec.texas.gov/sites/default/files/pdf-forms/CN%201-4-1.pdf

dfw fine properties

PATRICIA FEAGER, REALTOR®
DFW FINE PROPERTIES
3575 LONE STAR CIRCLE SUITE 315
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177

Email Me
                                  

                                     

MBA (University of Dallas)
BA
(Bachelors of Arts & Science)
Paralegal (Southeastern Career Institute)
Associates (3) (College of Lake County)
KU (University of Kansas)

CERTIFICATIONS

CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)
SRES (Certified Senior Residential Specialist)
PSA (Certified Pricing Strategies; Mastering the CMA)
CRS (Certified Military Relocation Specialist)
RENE (Real Estte Negotitions Expert)

"With self-discipline most anything is possible." --- Theodore Roosevelt 

 

 

 

  

Comments (12)

Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I have long been a fan of the voice and this was so very sad for her fans and her family. Such a senseless loss of life. Makes me think of the guy who shot the president who was obsessed with Jody Foster all those years ago. There is a serious problem with mental illness in this country.  I don't know what the answers are, but I do pray about the state of our nation.

Jun 13, 2016 06:09 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Tammy Lankford, - The Voice is one of the few shows enjoy. Many rising stars have had success, like Christina Gimmee and I am happy for them. You're right - hers was a senseless loss of life and she never saw it coming. I also agree with you that there are serious mental illness issues that are resulting in horrendous murders. I'm tired of listening to politicians go after each other like wild animals when it comes to the Second Amendment rights. Guns don't get up and kill people or plan to commit a mass murder scene - it's mentally, deranged individuals. It's time we the people pull the trigger and voice our opinions and get high and mighty politicians or political wanna be's to hear what we have to say. If it was up to me, I'd begin with taking surveys in schools. Listen to what the students have to say. It's their future at stake. Somewhere out there, I'm convinced, some student has a bright idea on how to resolve senseless killings.

P.S. Amen to prayer! 

Jun 13, 2016 08:22 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Everyone is so afraid to report stuff for fear of be labeled a bigot.  It has to stop.  And yes, someone has to find an idea.  

Jun 13, 2016 08:35 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Patricia, I love your soul, and your eloquent words.

Jun 13, 2016 09:32 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Tammy Lankford, - the public seems to vascillate between being fearful and bold. Neither are viable solutions. Your input is appreciated.

Jun 13, 2016 11:57 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Lottie Kendall - I truly appreciate your support and your outlook on life is something I admire.

Jun 13, 2016 11:58 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Patricia. Our hearts are heavy, though these events are different, they are really the same. All of us need to do a better job when it comes to paying attention to those around us, we can't live in fear. These killings need to be stopped before they happen.

Jun 13, 2016 07:03 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

This sort of stuff is happening way too frequently these days and has to stop.  I don't know how we make it stop, but it certainly has to stop soon.

Jun 13, 2016 11:02 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Joe Petrowsky - It almost makes sense for Club Owners to have Club Membership ID's after getting background checks and drug screenings. You would think we wouldn't have to go that far, but I think it's coming.

Jun 14, 2016 06:26 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Brian England - as I mentioned to Joe Petrowsky, you would think it wouldn't be necessary, but maybe we will see in the near future Club Owners having Club Membership ID's after getting background checks and drug screenings. The world is changing....

Jun 14, 2016 06:28 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

How tragic and sad.  But while guns don't shoot themselves Patricia, deranged people do shoot them and there is no place in this country for automatic weapons.  The Second Amendment was referring to muskets, not AK47's!  But Patricia is right, the senseless murder of this one young woman, should not go unnoticed or mourned.  She was among the victims of senseless murder with guns that are way too accessible and easily find their way into the wrong hands.

Jun 14, 2016 12:22 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

So much has happened in just a few days, Patricia. She made her mark on so many, I'd say. A piece of her beautiful soul touched the world, just with this song alone. What a beauty inside and out. 

I loved how you said let's not forget her in the midst of everything. 

Jun 15, 2016 04:09 AM