Another Law Enforcement Funeral

Today, Fresno saw the second major funeral in a week for a police officer. Javier Bejar of the Reedley Police Department was killed in the same gun battle that took a sheriff deputy's life. The gunman, Rickey Liles, took his own life after trying his best to kill as many peace officers as possible.

What a bitter & horrific way to end your life. If your life is miserable, don't drag others down to the grave with you. But sin blinds us to the reality of our situations. Instead of seeing the damage being done by anger, people tend to lash out and take out their frustrations on others. Hence, people beat their children or spouses. People get crazily angry at others.

Office Bejar was a young, married policeman with his whole life in front of him. He had served in the Marine Corps. He is the first Reedley police officer ever killed in the line of duty.

This death touches even our church family. The parents of Bejar's partner attend our church. It has been an emotionally trying time for everyone involved. Our hearts and prayers go out to the many people affected by this tragedy.

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