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Ilsa

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20. My church specifically prays for first responders every service.

Reply to BlueNoMatterWho (Original post)

Fri Jul 8, 2016, 07:20 PM

Jul 2016

And we have services where we honor them, with dept heads attending, etc, to let them know we care. But we don't get to hug them that much.

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People are lining up to hug police officers in Dallas [View all] BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 OP

Thank you. Makes me remember that we can love each other cally Jul 2016 #1

We can. Powerful video. Especially when watched all the way to the end. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #3

That brings tears to my eyes. Evergreen Emerald Jul 2016 #2

Ikr! Rose Siding Jul 2016 #4

It didn't eacape me, that's for sure. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #12

It does. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #9

Yup.... sheshe2 Jul 2016 #10

Brought tears here also. montana_hazeleyes Jul 2016 #22

Heartwarming-been praying for that! DianaForRussFeingold Jul 2016 #5

It really is. We could use more of this in our country. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #13

This makes me hopeful in dark times. :) romanic Jul 2016 #6

If only the networks could show this instead of the other nonsense. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #16

They really do put their life on the line every day they clock in. lpbk2713 Jul 2016 #7

They do. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #18

This is wonderful. There are so many good people in the world. auntpurl Jul 2016 #8

Many more good people than bad. At least I hope so. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #21

Love is good. 840high Jul 2016 #11

Could use more if it. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #26

. femmocrat Jul 2016 #14

Humanity is a nice sight for sore eyes. Rex Jul 2016 #15

Best thing I've seen in awhile. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #28

Amen and Amen!!! uponit7771 Jul 2016 #17

That is outstanding, thanks TeddyR Jul 2016 #19

Of course. I'm glad I found it. BlueNoMatterWho Jul 2016 #30

My church specifically prays for first responders every service. Ilsa Jul 2016 #20

And herein exposes another reason why BLM is critical. morningfog Jul 2016 #23

Yes. The police should attend the SheilaT Jul 2016 #25

People often do reach out to the victim's family members, and they also protest. Vattel Jul 2016 #31

That is beautiful. I'm teary eyed now. nt sufrommich Jul 2016 #24

K & R rollin74 Jul 2016 #27

thank you so so much for this post!!! AntiBank Jul 2016 #29

We have been a part of many protests in Dallas going back to 2001. 7wo7rees Jul 2016 #32

Reminds all of us that we're all humans! Her Sister Jul 2016 #33

This is most of us treestar Jul 2016 #34