Sadness in the Valley of the Sun

There are times in life when politics is superceded by something bigger.

It's called life, and how fragile life can be.

The Republicans, the Democrats, the Independents, the Libertarians, Liberals, Conservatives, Constitutionalists, .....we all come together to be Americans. Just like on September 11,2001.

Today was one of those days.......unfortunately.

A true Patriotic American, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), who represents Arizona's 8th Congressional District, was having a meet & greet outside a Safeway store in the Tucson area, when a 22 yr. old opened fire on the crowded parking lot.  When the shooting was over, 15-18 innocent people were hit. Several were dead instantly, including U.S. Judge John Roll, who has served America's legal system for almost 40 years, and a 9 year old girl, Three of Rep. Giffords associates were hit and Rep. Giffords took a bullet to the head which exited the other side.

All this happening minutes after 10:00 am Arizona time.

Life is so fragile.

By the grace of God, Rep. Giffords was rushed to a nearby Medical Center and survived, and at the time I wrote this article 7:30 PM EST, she was still surviving.

It's times like this that this country comes together as one people, we are Americans. No Political party needed.

Just days before, two days to be exact, Rep. Gabby Giffords read part of the Constitution in the well of the House. She was a Democrat who was proud to read this "Sacred Document" unlike many of the people in her own party .....a true Patriot. My heart is heavy tonight, not only because of the "Sadness in the Valley of the Sun." But because it takes a tragedy for our Country to come together and become one ......True Americans.

In closing my Prayers & Hope go out to everyone involved in todays tragedy. Rep. Giffords and her family, Judge John Roll and his family, the un-named 9 year old girl and her family. To everyone who lost someone or has a loved one injured.

Yours in Liberty,

Bob Yeager