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by Rodney Lee Conover: Below is a statement from Jon Meis, the Seattle Pacific University student who stopped a campus shooter on June 5th in an act of heroism that no doubt saved many, many lives.
He acted without regard to his own life in order to save his fellow man. It does not surprise me that Jon Meis is a man of God and Country.
Bet he’s a Tea Party guy. Where’s the pre-judging mainstream media when you need them?
Where’s the reports of his voter registration guys and gals at the NY Times?
Hey MSNBC – how about his religious affiliation and views on traditional marriage? Where’s the conclusion-jumping? Has Obama called him?
Read this, then get back to me:
Statement from Jon Meis:
To my brothers and sisters at Seattle Pacific University, and my brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the nation and the world,
Words cannot come close to expressing the tragedy that occurred this past week on our campus. Like everyone else, I would hear of these horrible events on the news, but go home knowing that it could never happen to us. On Thursday, my life changed. I was thrown into a life and death situation, and through God’s grace I was able to stop the attacker and walk away unharmed. As I try to return to a normal life in the aftermath of this horrible event, I pray above all things for strength for the victims and their families. While my experience left me in physical shock, I know that many people are dealing with much greater grief than I have experienced, and in honesty I probably would not be able to handle myself right now if I had personally known the victims.
I know that I am being hailed as a hero, and as many people have suggested I find this hard to accept. I am indeed a quiet and private individual; while I have imagined what it would be like to save a life I never believed I would be put in such a situation. It touches me truly and deeply to read online that parents are telling their children about me and telling them that real heroes do exist.
However, what I find most difficult about this situation is the devastating reality that a hero cannot come without tragedy. In the midst of this attention, we cannot ignore that a life was taken from us, ruthlessly and without justification or cause. Others were badly injured, and many more will carry this event with them the rest of their lives. Nonetheless, I would encourage that hate be met with love. When I came face to face with the attacker, God gave me the eyes to see that he was not a faceless monster, but a very sad and troubled young man. While I cannot at this time find it within me to forgive his crime, I truly desire that he will find the grace of God and the forgiveness of our community.
I would like to truly thank the responders who secured the building and the medical staff who looked after myself and those who were injured. After being in this situation myself, it is even harder to imagine what it would be like to have a job where one’s life is willingly put on the line every day. To our police, emergency responders, and armed forces, you have my greatest respect.
I am overwhelmed with the incredible generosity that has been showered upon me. It has been deeply touching to read the comments online and realize that my actions have had such a strikingly widespread effect. Moving forward, I am strongly requesting that any future donations be given to the victims through Seattle Pacific University.
I am grateful for the prayers and support coming from our home city and afar. In these next few days, weeks, and months, please continue to pray for everyone in the Seattle Pacific community. We serve a truly awesome God and I firmly believe that it is through Him alone that we will find the strength to heal from this tragedy.
Jon Meis
Student, Seattle Pacific University
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By the way – Jon is requesting privacy and doesn’t want to speak to the media, but I wouldn’t worry Jon, outside of Fox News and Glenn Beck and me – you just jumped off everybody’s radar screen with that whole “God” thing you did there.
Pretty good strategy for anybody that doesn’t want to be bothered by Rachel Maddow when you think of it.
My guess is the line of quality, family-oriented, honest, considerate, conservative and loving friends & family are lined up around the block.
And if Jon has a girlfriend, I’d lock that guy in, honey.
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