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I just saw the good news update that all hostages have been safely released! Prayers answered, and thanks to the local law enforcement officials for their work in saving the rabbi and his congregants!
"The Texas rabbi who threw a chair at a gunman to help himself and two others survive a hostage situation held a prayer service in the wake of the deadly ordeal... Cytron-Walker, greeted with applause at the outset of the service, spoke briefly, thanking law enforcement, first responders, clergy, political leaders and people around the world who have reached out with support. He then continued the service by describing both the beauty and cruelty that exist on Earth... Cytron-Walker told the others to run before throwing the chair at Akram after the suspect grew visibly frustrated and belligerent that his demands were not being met... Cytron-Walker and other members of the congregation had previously taken active shooter drills from the Colleyville Police Department, the FBI, the Anti-Defamation League and a local group called the Secure Community Network."
I saw the rabbi on the news last night, as well as one of the other members of the synagogue. I was deeply impressed at how courageous they were. The man speaking on the news (CBC) told how they arranged themselves to be near the exit without the criminal catching on. Kept their heads.
Thankful this attack on a synagogue did not go the way so many others have.
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