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Bad Things Happen everywhere

By Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert

Industry Observer

September 14, 2013 04:46 AM

Yesterday, September 13, 2013 was indeed Friday the 13^th for Tompkins High School; domestic violence hit the school in the form of a fatal shooting in the school parking lot. Around 6:10 AM a school cafeteria worker arrived at Tompkins for her job. Her estranged husband shot her and then took off. Two of the high school coaches performed CPR until paramedics arrived unfortunately the woman was pronounced dead at Katy Hermann Memorial Hospital. The man later killed himself.

Although, Katy is a very safe place to live, bad things can happen anywhere. Domestic violence affects not only those who live it but those around it. It is in every demographic at all ages. Please be aware and if someone you know or love is in abusive relationship please try to get them to get help. No one can leave a relationship until they are ready.

I just want to commend those coaches who tried to say this woman’s life!

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Joni Bailey

101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX

Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Yolanda: As you said, bad things can happen any time and any place. The thing to remember is that no matter what happens, God is still on His throne. May He pour His peace down on Katy like never before, and I pray that this will draw the community closer to Him during this difficult time. XOXO

Sep 14, 2013 04:52 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Good morning Yolanda. Such a sad, sad situation and awful way to begin the school year off for the kids. My brother in law who is a retired cop says domestic violence is one of the most dangerous situations to be in the middle of.

Wayne Johnson

Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX

San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Yolanda-It is sad that so many people are so miserable that they feel their only outlet for despair and disappointment is to destroy someone else and maybe themselves.

Sep 14, 2013 04:53 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

How sad. Wonder what was going through his head to do in the school parking lot?

Sep 14, 2013 04:59 AM

Robert Bob Gilbert

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX

Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Yolanda,

What a total sahme and gosh I hope this does not put some kind of stigma on Tompkins. Great advice to folks who are in an abusive relationship. That idiot husband shot himself in Brookshire when sawt squad showed up. I feel so bad for the family.

Sep 14, 2013 08:38 AM

Christine O'Shea

Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL

Yolanda, Very sorry to hear that, life is full of challenges and lots of bad things. We just have to pray and keep positive.

Sep 14, 2013 11:22 AM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

You are right, it is a sad truth that bad things can and do happen everywhere.

Sep 14, 2013 11:38 PM

Curtis Van Carter

Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA

Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Yolanda

I noticed the fact on Friday when I was driving to have lunch with 2 good friends. Turned out to be a very nice day. cheers cvc

Sep 15, 2013 01:14 AM

Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert

Richmond, TX

Thanks all for stopping by and sharing your thoughts my prayers go out to the family. The thing I wanted most to point out is that domestic violence can impact us all even if we are not in abusive relationship.

Sep 15, 2013 03:43 AM

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