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Sherry Duperre's avatar

That is horrible. Praying for his Jay, his family and all that is affected by it. 🙏🏻

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Ruth's avatar

Geezus. How the heck haven’t the police been involved yet? Praying for Jay.

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Johnny Dollar's avatar

Awful. Sorry to hear this. Godspeed, Jalen.

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Niel Tyler Clement's avatar

Gave what I could. Prayers, brother

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Sheldon Yakiwchuk's avatar

Greatly appreciated, Neil.

Thanks!

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Niel Tyler Clement's avatar

Home team brother. Far as I’m concerned he is one of ours and you would do the same for me.

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Sheldon Yakiwchuk's avatar

You know I would, brother.

You know I would!

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Niel Tyler Clement's avatar

In a world where we need to question everything, I take that as the gospel truth , and that’s one of the many reasons why this community is so important and special.

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Marlene's avatar

Alberta has more violence than ever before. More immigration, more poverty, and far too many drugs, fentanyl being available to anyone legally.

My 6ft Grandson was held up at a convenience store in Leduc, by a guy branishing a hunting knife. Luckily he wasn't hurt but the situation could have turned violent as the guy was strung out.

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Sheldon Yakiwchuk's avatar

My youngest was in a Liquor Store Robbery - gunpoint...while he was with the Canadian Forces, a block away from home. He did everything he could to keep others calm and just let the gunman take whatever he wanted...without confrontation.

He was also involved in a mini-holdup at a gas bar by a guy who was losing his mind and filling his pockets with the store merchandise...he did his best, again to try and calm down the gas bar attendee...the GBA ended up disappearing and reappearing with a can of paint that he swung at the assailant, dumping paint on the both of them...before police were called.

People need to just calm the fuck down.

Life isn't what we see in the movies...and death is forever!

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Geri Price's avatar

I'm so sorry this happened to your friend. Our world has become a war zone due to these conditions. I pray that he will heal well and find justice. We can only hope. I worry a lot about my grandsons and what could happen to them just being in innocent situations. I'll do whatever I can to help get this out.

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Sheldon Yakiwchuk's avatar

It's hard to recognize the cities, provinces and the entirety of Canada as the place we grew up in. Thank you for your support, Geri.

Greatly appreciated.

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Kevin Simpson's avatar

Because it's important to you Sheldon, I've responded to help in my small way. Kevin

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Sheldon Yakiwchuk's avatar

Greatly appreciated, Kevin.

Thank you.

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Lucinda Jolly's avatar

God will bring His covering to Jay and give Him justice. I will pray those involved will feel a tug from God to repent and make things right.

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Camilla's avatar

Oh this is just tragic. I’m so sorry to hear this, Sheldon. Please pass on my best wishes to Jay. Praying for a full recovery 🙏

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DrugDiscovery's avatar

Done. Y'all in my prayers. What f**ed up times we live in (sorry, Lord!)

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Sheldon Yakiwchuk's avatar

Greatly appreciated, DD!

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Allan metlewsky's avatar

That's so sad and completely un called for. Praying for Jalen and his family and friends 🙏

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Alex's avatar

That’s what you get for beating on women. Karmas a bitch.

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HBDuncan's avatar

Prayers for your swift healing & recovery & family ! Praying for Justice to be done & the law do their job ! I’ve been to the Calgary Stampede & Alberta years ago ! This is sad but I pray that somehow good comes out of this bad ! There is no pit so deep that God isn’t there still - Corrie TenBoom -The Hiding Place GBU

🙌🏽❤️🙏🏼🕊

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Marlene's avatar

I knew which son you were referring to on our conversation of crime. I pray he will grow strong to be an example to all those who have no concept of living a good, honest life. I will pray for him because I'm a realist but also trust in God.

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Marlene's avatar

So lucky your son and my Grandson are here for another day. They might not be so lucky next time with these strung out junkies. Society is violent and as such our lives mean nothing to people who don't give a shit about their own. Thank God your son has reasoning.

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