here they are -- at parker adventist hospital. they organized a prayer service... right outside of bright's window at the hospital. brite was only a few hundred yards from the hospital when he was shot. the quick medical care he received likely helped save his life. denver police haven't made any arrests or released any information about a possible suspect, after a deadly the shooting happened at 29th and welton sunday morning. police found a man's body at the scene when they arrived. they aren't saying much else about the case at this point. crews in longmont want to know what sparked a fire at an abandoned sugar mill in boulder county. the fire started yesterday evening... at the old "western sugar mill" building-- on sugar mill road. before the fire started- there shouldn't have been any people nearby. boulder county's website says the building has sat empty since the late 19-70's. it also has asbestos. "that's" why crews flames from outside the building. years since historic floods washed out parts of colorado... and communities are still cleaning up the damage

he's in the i-c-u at parker adventist hospital... after the coffee fundraiser -- people went to the hospital. they gathered outside -- in a spot visible from brite's room -- and held a prayer service. there's another to 2-30 -- the parker police department is hosting a mobile blood drive in brite's honor. you have to make an appointment. there are only 40 spots available. you can also donate in brite's honor at any bonfils center. just use the code 7-3-11. police say a man who led officers on a chase across aurora - fired shots along the way. james anthony draper was arrested at colfax and yosemite sunday afternoon. according to aurora police - draper stole a car, started a chase, and fired at buildings and people. nobody was hurt - and officers got draper in custody - without using weapons. police say draper is also a person of interest in an aurora homicide... the fifth annual "denver startup week" kicks off today. it's one of the biggest in the country.. more than 10- thousand people are expected to go... there will programs on ho

rodick was shot officer near parker adventist hospital. if you want to help naon the also nd fallen officers fund - or a gofundme set up by brite's family. we have information for both - with this story - on 9news dot com. new this morning. the mesa county sheriff's office is investigating an officer involved shooting that left a man in grand junction dead. police tell us, a woman called 9-1-1 saying her husband had several knives and she was scared for the safety of her children. officers showed mobile home park. some sort confrontation broke out and shots were fired. the man died. no one else was hurt. they were once rivals in the race for the white house. but today, bernie sanders will be out rallying voters for hillary clinton in new hampshire. it's the first time he's hitting the campaign trail for the democratic nominee. donald trump was out attempting to woo african american voters this week. this as clinton is nb-c-'s tracie potts explains. a model of holiness. mother teresa is now saint teresa. this just 19 years after her death.

. >> reporter: the two were paired up at porter adventist hospital. >> age, tissue typing, size match too, they seemed like a great match. >> reporter: the men didn't meet until three months after >> it has made me aware ever how special life it. >> reporter: strangers now friends with a bond boost hip and in the heart. >> kathy walsh reporting. find out how you can be an organ donor by visiting cbsdenver.com. >>> and we have a slight chance for rain showers tonight! >>> a suspend chlorine bomb dropd the chlorine fell into a crowded neighborhood. 80 civilians taken to the hospital to be treated for breathing issues. some of those injured included young children. >>> the two leaders have been expected to meet today in laos canceled the meeting following his remarks. when asked to respond, president obama chose colorful statements in the past, so clearly he's a colorful guy. >> he is known for unusually crass comments, including cursing the pope and using homophobic slur to describe the u.s. ambassador to the philippines. >>> the preliminary report was just released today and found the

i am live at parker adventist hospital where detective dan brite continues to recover.. later this morning .. we are expected to learn more about detective brites' condition in a news conference .. brite is the douglas county detective who was shot by a suspect near sierra middle school..last friday. the suspect had been seen with a gun near the school.. he started shooting at officers.. detective brite was hit and officers returned fire.. killing the suspect. detective brite was critically hurt... the sheriff's office says he's making promising progress. the shooting happened less save his life. this sunday afternoon at 3 .. members of the community and his family .. will gather here in the hospital lot to show support for detective brite. they want him to look outside of his hospital window.. and see blue balloons and a crowd supporting him. then monday .. there will be a blood drive at the parker police department .. it goes from 9 - 2:30 .. they only hve 40 spots for donors.. so they encourage you to make an appointment.. you can also contact the bonfils community do

. >>> this weekend supporters gaered for a prayer service at parker adventist hospital to rally around a douglas county detective. they turned out to ppay for dan bright who was shot two weeks suicidal person. family and friends are putting up signs on his hospital window thanking the community for the support. >> it shows how much cares about them and just the whole law enforcement communityy >>> right now is your chance to help the detective. they are holding a blood drive from 9:00 this morning to 2:3 this afternoon. >>> jonbenet ramsey's brother is speaking publicly about his sister's death. it's the first episode in a series of three. he said it's finally time for answers. tonight investigation discovery is beginning a three part american murder mystery" and it has unseen footage where her brother as "something bad happened." >>> hillary clinton is recovering from a case of pneumonia. he diagnosed clinton on friday but that didn't stop her from going to the 9/11 memorial ceremony yesterday. this is a look at her leaving the memorial early after becoming overheated. is in trouble.

. >> nearly 24 hours after that incident near porter adventist hospital the evidence search was wrapped up which extended crashed. there was a domestic violence standoff friday afternoon. >>> we also found that the identity of the suspect to killed -- who shot detective dan brite. randall rodick was spotted yesterday walking your sierra middle school with a gun. he was believed to have been suicidal and police were called to that area. the douglas county sheriff said the suspect was highly armed and extremely dangerous. he also said it was clear to him that the officers likely prevented a larger scale incident with their actions on friday. when we get any more information on detective dan brite's condition we will keep you up. >>> this led to changes across the country after all this time, the revelation that a person of interest led investigators to the remains of this boy in minnesota. nelson garcia has more on the for solving some colorado cases. >> reporter: sometimes a crime is never solved. trevor lives in centennial. trevor and his family finally found out what they suspected all

hundreds gathered outside of parker adventist hospital many dressed in blue and they showed support with prayer and singing for the officer. >> he charged in, ran to the fight. but he didn't stop. he was the first guy to go in and he was ready to do it. and the community knows that. >> it was to see how willing people were to come out on a sunday, and support someone that they've never met. >> family and friends in brite's room watched from above there as the community stood in silence and sang. >>> today, we could get new details on the woman found dead in the back of an suv in thornton. police are calling the death near 78th and york street suspicious. cbs4 has learned that the investigation may be connected elbert county. the mother of that-year-old hannah -- 25-year-old hannah says the suv belongs to her daughter. and her daughter has not been seen since the fourth of this month. the adams county sheriff is not saying the they have any suspects. >>> three people are dead this morning after a small plane crashed at the airport in reno. it smashed into parked cars. that plane came down

tonight is bright fights for his life and parker adventist hospital, the community rallies in support. >> we are community that is 100 percent behind them. we are here to support the men and women in law enforcement and especially in situations that this where they are hurting and fighting for their life, we are here to help. >> mayor mike wade calling detect break a hero. >> it takes a special breed to wake up every day and be to put the well-being of others ahead of your own. >> but also his wife, herself a sergeant with douglas county. >> in this situation, the spouse is also stepping up to the other's well-being ahead of her own and that's really incredible. that in my opinion is the definition of a hero. >> now it's the community he says. >> i received prayer messages for the detective in a semi from all over the world. >> make each of the family and everyone impacted by the shooting feels supported and loved. >> the community here, we really we take care of each other. it's the quintessential family community because of situations like that. >> a fundraising page has been set up

was causing trouble in one area, went to another area not too far from where we are here by parker adventist hospital. deputies approached him, we are told that the man started firing. the man was gunman was shot dead, exactly who fire that shot is not clear, a deputy was also struck in that exchange. the deputy right now is in the hospital in surgery described as being in serious connition. this whole escapade, if you will, caused a lot of chaos because it happened near several schools and douglas school. access to the schools was restricted. all of those restrictions have been lifted. we have been hearing from people in this general area not far from where we are by the hospital, a lot of people heard the shots. theee is no question that this happened in a very open, public area. the sheriff expected to brief us perhaps as early as 6:30. he said he is hoping to share good news about his deputies condition. obviously that is the sheriff's top priority right now, the identity of mystery, hopefully we will get that answered as well in the next 90 minutes. live in parker, mark tewart, denver7.

katie lasalle joins us from parker adventist hospital with what they know. >> reporter: good morning. details are still limited, but at last check, doctors have told us he is making promising progress in s recovery, this after being shot in the chest just a week ago in a shootout that ended here in front of the learn more about his condition in a press conference. but what we know now is last friday, detective brite responded to a suicidal suspect who was heavily armed. nearby schools went into lockdown. the 40-year-old suspect then died in the shootout. since then detective brite's family has said they received an outpouring of support from the community here. people sending thoughts and prayers and donations. the suspect's family even offering their condolences to all those affected. today the douglas county sheriff, d. dan brite's brother, steve, will be here at the hospital to share more information. the press conference starts at 8:30 this morning at the hospital. we are expected to learn more about exactly what happened here a week ago. we'll bring you that information as soon a

. >> castle rock, littleton, parker and adventist hospitals organized this event. opening back up. now they say it's better than thank you. imagine if the things you bought every day earned you miles to get to the places you really want to go. with the united mileageplus explorer card, you'll get a free checked bag, 2 united club passes... and 30,000 bonus miles. everything you need for an unforgettable vacation. the united mileageplus explorer card. >>> we're back now at 5: 5:53 with a look downtown. lisa will tell us how warm it will get today. >>> after a brief closure, a restaurant along south broadway is ready to reopen with a new look and a new purpose. last week we told you about renovation. the new one will reopen this weekend. this is interesting, from now on, a percentage of all sales there will go to humanitarian aid workers. >>> now to another opening in washington, d.c., the trump international hotel has just opened down the street from the white house. this is the one where protestors have been seen. the cost staying there not cheap, $100,000 a night inauguration nigh

he parker adventist that man was shot and killed. denver 7 was the only station to talk to tony spurlock on camera about this. >> he clearly wanted to be in a shootout, because he knew that first. our officer did a great job trying to keep him from getting in deeper into the community. >> spurlock says this is his first deputy shot since he took the position two years ago. if you would like to help detective dan brite, you can donate to the douglas county fallen officer fun, you can also get a drink at the coffee cabin, and parker, and that business will give all the prophets from 9/11 to dan bre you can find info on the free denver 7 app of ours. >>> today, labor day of course, day for most of us to kick back, enjoy and take the day off. that goes for government workers as well. most state offices are closed today. there is an exception, all of colorado state parks will be opeeed and staffed. >> here's a way to celebrate the holiday, you can drive up to the top of mount evan, it's you will still be able to drive along the bottom por

sunday hundreds rallied around parker adventist hospital to pray outside douglas county detective dan bright's room. >> he charged in, ran to the fight, but he didn't stop. he was the first guy to go in and he was ready to do it. and the community knows that. breathing, stop bleeding, tie splints and above all, be sure the victim goes home without a limp. >> reporter: the parker hawks football team dedicated their game ball to bright. >> it looks like you guys did well. >> 40-0. >> all right. very good. ly take it right up to his room. >> reporter: coach weight says the event shows his boy what is bright's sacrifice really means. >> it's important for the guys to understand that all of this is bigger than we are. we go out there and can play a game that we love. because of people >> reporter: family and friends in bright's room watched from above as the community stood in silence. >> it was incredibly motivating to see how willing people were to come out on a sunday and support someone that they've never met. >> reporter: and with one final song -- ? my home sweet home ? flush. >> rep

tonight as bright fights for his life and parker adventist hospital, the community rallies >> we're community was 100 percent behind them. we are here to support our men and women of law enforcement. especially when they are hurting and fighting for their lives. -- it takes a special breed to wake up every day and be willing to put the well-being of others ahead of your own. >> but also his wife, herself a sergeant with douglas county. >> in the situation, the spouse is also stepping up to four other well-being ahead of her own, that's really that in my opinion is the definition of a hero. >> now it is the community he says. >> i've received prayer messages for the victim and his family from all over the world. >> make each of the family and everyone impacted by the shooting feel supported and loved. >> the community here, we really do pull together for our own. we take care of each other. it is the quintessential family community because of situations like that. >> if you would like to contribute we have a link to click on the story on our homepage. macradee aegerter, fox 31. >> developing t

that suspect was shot and killed at the end of a chase - near sierra elementary and parker adventist hospital. that's near parker and 470. no one else was injured. suspect that shot him was shot and killed on 470. no one else injured. we are expecting an update from douglas county sheriff tony spurlock at 6:15 and we will bring it to you. >>> governor john hickenlooper doesn't think think donald trump is serious about deporting all of the illegal immigrants. >> it is hard to imagine. in many cases that we wouldn't have a voice. >> would you consider a lawsuit or something like that or would you like to explore that as an avenue if this was the path we went down in the country? you have a few. >> i think a, it is unlikely

. >>> tomorrow afternoon there will be a prayer service outside parker adventist hospital for detective dan bright. he was critically injured when he was shot while's money to a call and is being treated at the hospital. the prayer starts at 3:00. the public is encouraged to attend and wear blue with to show their support for detective brite. if you go you asked to carpool because a large crowd is expected. parking wille medicals to, participants are asked not to bring balloons. >>> police in aurora are looking for clues after a woman was found dead inside an apartment this morning. officers responded to the americana apartment on south memphis way just after 7:00 for a welfare check. when they arrived they found a door of an apartment open slightly and saw a woman dead on the floor. police say the 29-year-old anyone with information should call aurora police or crime stoppers at 720-913-stop. >>> a man wanted for killing a woman in westminster is now in jail. officers arrested 31-year-old jared strange today in adams county. the victim who has not been identified was found with a gunsh

. >> reporter: he was injured in the line of duty more than parker adventist hospital to play outside douglas county detective dan brite's room. >> he charged in and ran to the fight but he didn't stop. he was ready to do it and the community knows that. >> he must be able to start breathing, stop bleeding, tie splits and above all, be sure the victim goes home without a limp. >> reporter: the parker hawks football team dedicated their game ball to brite. >> it looks like you guys did well. >> 40-0. will take it right up to his room. >> reporter: coach white says -- >> it's important for the guys the understand that all of this is bigger than we are. we go out there and can play a game that we love because of people like him. >> reporter: that family and friends watched from above as the community stood in silence. >> how willing people were to to come out on a sunday and support someone they've never met. song -- ? my home sweet home ? >> reporter: supporters continued to pray for the man who put his life on the line for them. >> we appreciate what he does for us. >> thank you for yo

starts at 7:30 am, because until 3 pm this afternoon and at 3 pm there is a prayer service at parker adventist church and tomorrow there's a blood drive at the parker police department. for more information you can go to our website, www.thedenverchannel.com this is a live look at the memorial underway in new york for 9/11. it's hard to believe it has been 15 years since the attacks, hearts are heavy as we remember aal of the lives lost in the first responders that sacrifice their lives for others. >>> this is a look at other memorials and many of them started yesterday. >> this is a look at the tribute in lights over lower manhattan and the blue beams shine bright every year just six months after e attacks. the tribute is made up of 88 lights to represent the twin lanterns were carried to the wall in honor of the passengers and crew members of flight 93 that crashed there. the united airlines plane was headed from san francisco to new york when the hijackers took over. >>> in dallas first responders from all over the state came together to climb 110 stories in fauquier, each climber wore a pi

live from the parker adventist hospital, jamie leary, cbs4 news. >>> new york calling its fifth nuclear test a success this morning saying it is now capable of mounting nuclear war heads on from asia last night. he says the test comes with serious consequences. north korea tested three ballistic missiles this week. he previously threatened toufr sanctions. he's been in asia talking with leaders. >>> weather and traffic now with lauren and joel. >>> let's take a look at what's happening outside. 55 in denver. 54 in limon, 62 in burlington. cool in the high spots. 41 avon and leadville and 45 in grand junction. bob our weather waper in glenwood springs reporting for us this morning. nancy rock well says she finally sees the stars this morning. looking at our futurecast a cold front is coming through and that will knock us down to the 70s. a little rain in the northern and afternoon but that's it. maybe a few clouds develop in the evening hours but just a little windy other than that and temperatures dropping into the 70s. our bus stop forecast, sunshine and mild and temperatures in the up

. >> reporter: detective dan brights still on a ventilator in critical condition at parker adventist hospital but doctors say they're optimistic. he was actually shot in the side of the chest. the bullet just missing his bullet proof vest when he was with that suspect. just a week ago. now quick acting s.w.a.t. paramedics and other officers saved his life by performing first aid on the scene and getting the detective to the hospital here in just a few minutes. a week after the shooting bright can now open his eyes and they were able to take him off some of his life support medication. him get back to fully functional person. we still think that that's a possibility here. >> doctors say it will take months to heal from all of the internal injuries and they're still not sure at this point about possible brain damage. but again they're ultimate goal here is a full recovery. reporting in parker, denver7. >> lisa joins us right now. it's oven with the cooler air we're feeling. >> this is one of the weekends you hope people aren't here traveling to visit because they're not going to want t

this is the parking lot at parker adventist hospital and all this is for the detective who was shot nearly two weeks ago dealing with a suicidal person. his family and friends put up these signs on his hospital window thanking everyone in the parking lot for support. we spoke to the neighbor who says the brights are so thankfu% the community is standing behind them. >> it shows how much everybody cares about them and the whole bright. today you're invited to a blood drive held at the parker police department running from 9:00 this morning until 2:30 this morning. all the details on our app. >>> jonbenet ramsey's brother is talking about his sister's death. it's the first time he spoke publicly about this. she will appear on the dr. phil show this afternoon. after 20 for answers. >>> that's not the only program trying to crack the beauty queen murder. investigation discovery is beginning a three part series called ram ram, an murder mystery. there's some unsheen footage of an interview with her brother. >>> hillary clinton is recovering after d with a bad case of pneumonia. that didn't stop

then it 3 pm there is a prayer service at parker adventist church and tomorrow there is a blood drive at the parker police department. ?or ore information go to our website, this is a life test live look memorial in new york just some of the lives lost >>> of aurora police are searching for answers after finding a woman shot to death in her apartment, it happened on s. memphis way and investigators say she is 29 years old but they have not released her identity. >>> who will take you to adams county and deputies are investigating when a woman was found dead in a carr her body was found yesterday morning near coronado parkway and york street. information in the corner will conduct an autopsy. >>> back here in denner a special memorial for an officer killed in 1962. denver police and the police museum unveiled this sign yesterday, it reads, in memory of denvee police officer darrell j sewer it stands at west sewer it stands at w. 1st st. in denver and his family was there and they will unveil more signs. >>> the nurse seen in this iconic photo that marks the end of world war ii has died

in the community are raising money for detective they'll be holding a press conference at parker adventist hospital for an update on the condition and the shooting suspect. >> it sounds like we can do a lot in this community to help out that family. i appreciate it. let's get a check of the forecast with marty. you were saying if you're riding a bike today, one direction might be good, the other not so much. >>> that's right. what you want to do is head out into weld county early in the afternoon, and put your sail out and come on down highway 85 or i-76 back toward us later of the smoke. larry pierce got an image of the dense smoke that we had around from the lost solar fire which created the vibrant sunset we had. good visibility around here this morning. socked in again along the kansas border for us. humidity levels anticipated to be dropping there as we go through the day. the wind kicks up. you were talking about this corey late this afternoon into this evening. wind gusts between 20 and 30 do. i would head out on my bike, and then i would call someone to pick me up. >> there you go.

now katie lasalle joins us from parker adventist hospital with more. good morning, katie. >> reporter: good morning to you. at last check we do know doctors have told us dan brite % is getting progressively better, but we know he was last listed in very critical condition following the surgeries. today as you said, we are expected to learn more about his condition and what happened a week ago. we know last friday detective brite responded to a suicidal suspect who was heavily armed at the time. nearby schools went into lockdown. a shootout with police occurred before the suspect, randall rodick died in the exchange. since then brite's family has said they're thankful to the community. today the it can sheriff and -- ug will talk about the status of theeinvestigation. the trauma medicaa director at the hospital will speak about the care provided by staff. and detective brite's brother, steve, will speak on behalfof the family and expected to thank the community for the support that's been shown this past week. this is still an open and active investigat

more shots were fired and the suspect was shot and killed near parker adventist hospital. >> we are learning more about the suspect, randall rodick. scene. the douglas county sheriff said that he was highly armed, extremely dangerous. the sheriff said it was clear that the officers likely prevented a larger-scale incident with their actions on friday. when we get updates on detective brite's conditions, we will pass them along to you. >>> a 27-year-old cold case may be involved. a person of interest led investigators to a child's body in minnesota. you may not know the name jacob wetterling, but the long search to find him led to changes across the area. 9n it could bring back new hope when it comes to solving one of colorado's most infamous cases. >> reporter: from st. joesph, minnesota to across state lines, the kidnapping. job -- jacob wetterling gripped a nation. it remained unsolved for years with little evidence and no body. no solid leads. but investigators did have a enough case. >> he wouldn't admit it. ultimately, he asked for a lawyer. >> reporter: instead of retreating into their

it came to a crashing stop a half mile away outside parker adventist hospital. the suspect was shot and killed there. a surreal experience for parents who waited in fear. students were told to hide under their desks. >> you hear about this on the news, about these schools and these shootings. until you experience it yourself with your own child, it doesn't resonate. >> detective brite is now out of surgery and continuing to recover. >>> it's an intersection that now reminds a family of a 14- year-old boy they lost to a drunk driver in july. cole sukle, his family dedicated a sign in his honor at the intersection of yale and madison. that is where an 81-year-old woman hit and killed sukle in july. she had a blood alcohol level teachers attended the sign dedication on friday. they say he was a positive person and light in their community. >> this sign is going to friend you of a friend. it's going to remind you of somebody we lost. but also hopefully it will have that message to somebody to low down, not look at their cell phone, and never drink and drive. >> an r

hisham: [indistinct singing] the reason i got into washington adventist university was because a gentlemany and said, "you have a fantastic voice, and i think you'd go far at my school," and i attended the school, and they offered me a full ride. [indistinct singing] i am a countertenor, and countertenor is a male voice range that derived from the early, early centuries where they had what we call castrato--castrati singers. [indistinct singing] deborah: he has a very--a very unique voice, and he also is--is--is made for the stage. so among the students i've had, one does not get a countertenor very often. come in! how are you, honey? hisham: good. how are you? deborah: good to see you. so when you encounter one, it is--it's really quite a pleasure. hisham: yes, i'm back in d.c., and as you can hear in my voice, [indistinct] 100%. deborah: yeah, you don't sound good. yeah... hisham: i've been singining at 100 miles an hour,r, not necessarily for the moneney, but just primarily to promote myself. deborah: well, i suppose that's what--that's what keeps you going. of course, you have all the

hisham: [indistinct singing] the reason i got into washington adventist university was because a gentlemane up to me one day and said, "you have a fantastic voice, and i think you'd go far at my school," and i attended the school, and they offered me a full ride. [indistinct singing] i am a countertenor, and countertenor is a male voice range that derived from the early, early centuries where they had what we call castrato--castrati singers. [indistinct singing] deborah: he has a very--a very unique voice, and he also is--is--is made for the stage. so among the students i've had, one does not get a countertenor very often. come in! how are you, honey? hisham: good. how are you? deborah: good to see you. so when you encounter one, it is--it's really quite a pleasure. hisham: yes, i'm back in d.c., and as you can hear in my voice, [indistinct] 100%. deborah: yeah, you don't sound good. yeah... hisham: i've been singining at 100 miles an hour,r, not necessarily for the moneney, but just primarily to promote myself. deborah: well, i suppose that's what--that's what keeps you going. of course,

parker adventist hospital. many dressed many blue. they showed support with prayer and singing and family and friends in brite's room watched from above as the community addressed him. >>> now to check that morning commute. here's joel hillan for you. >> alan a couple of trouble spots out there. i-25 and colorado in the southbound direction, that's what we have here. finally seeing it break loose through down and another accident on the westbound direction of i-70. that's at colorado as well. so both ends there, and then we've got an accident right in the middle colfax and morning. here's a quick look at this drive times you head southbound coming into town. still just a tough drive >>> 55 in denver right now and we have 6 of 1 in burlington and 62 in grand junction. satellite and radar still have some showers streaming through our northwestern corner a little bit down in the southwest and our san juans. the rest of us are fairly clear and should stay that way throughout most of the day. our cold front will work its little breezy in s

she was an active member of the grants pass seventh day adventist church and the proud mother of two adult sons. lawrence levine, an english professor at u.c.c., who loved the blues and loved fly fishing. he was a quiet, laidback guy who loved teaching, but his true passion lay in writing novels, although tragically, his life was cut short before he could publish. and rebecka ann carnes. she was my first cousin's great granddaughter. she was an 18-year-old graduate of south umpqua high school. she was an avid hunter. she loved four-wheeling. rebecka was a beautiful spirit who was excited for college, excited to get out and explore the world. in a picture she posted online, you can see that she had written on her high school graduation cap which she was holding in front of her "and so the adventure begins." she was ready for the adventure of a life to come, but it was an adventure cut short in a hail of bullets. although the persistence of time may force us to move forward, we must never forget these beautiful members of the community or forget the tragedy that took their lives. their