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I’ve been reading through the details of what happened to Mary Swift, and I can’t stop thinking about her kids. Losing their mom like this, especially in such a violent way, is beyond imaginable. Living with that kind of loss is tough enough, but also having to understand that someone who was supposed to care for their mom caused such heartbreak must be even harder. I really hope that there’s a support system in place for them, be it extended family or community organizations, to help guide them through this awful time. It’s just devastating to think about young lives being impacted so deeply by such senseless violence. My thoughts are with Mary's family and with Ronald Kortz too—hoping he pulls through and can find some peace.

"I’ve been reading through the details of what happened to Mary Swift, and I can’t stop thinking about her kids." What about his kids because that is my father who was my whole world, and I was 7 years old when this happened. I had just talked to him on the phone not even an hour before this happened, and he was trying to come home. Mary had interrupted the phone call threatening my mother, my brother, and I, that she would hurt us if he was to come home to us. She had threatened my mother for months and attempted to cut all communication between my father and his family. My life has been hell for me mentally and emotionally without my father physically in my life, and that the only ways I can even talk to my dad is a maybe weekly phone call, by mail, or a 15- or 30-minute video visit, and that's if I have the money. The dreams that were really nightmares of him walking through the door finally coming home and crying in my sleep to waking up and sobbing knowing it wouldn't be a reality still happen more times than not. My father knows everything about my siblings; I mean he had to give up 3 of his own and 1 he treated like his own because of their living conditions with their mother and how she was treating them. He's the one that called CPS/DCS knowing he might not get custody of them. My father has his issues/mental issues, but he would do anything for his family even if that meant giving away his freedom or his life. Maybe before don't judge other's choices without knowing their true reason. “Don’t judge people for the choices they make when you don’t know the options they had to choose from.”

Has anyone else been thinking about the role of neighbors or those living close by during tragic incidents like what happened with Mary Swift? I keep wondering if anyone nearby heard the argument escalating or the gunshots. Situations like this really emphasize how important community awareness and involvement can be. It's like if someone hears something concerning, small actions like a wellness check or a call to emergency services could potentially make a difference next time.
Also, I can't stop thinking about Swift’s kids and how they’ll process everything that's happened. Thank goodness for community support programs, but it’s still such a heavy burden for the family to bear. My heart goes out to them and everyone else who is trying to navigate through the aftermath of this tragedy. It's just such a senseless loss of life, and I hope everyone finds the support they need during this extremely trying time.

Once Again for Edward Lay's youngest child/daughter (20 years old;21 in about 30 days) -- That is my father who was my whole world, and I was 7 years old when this happened. I had just talked to him on the phone not even an hour before this happened, and he was trying to come home. Mary had interrupted the phone call threatening my mother, my brother, and I, that she would hurt us if he was to come home to us. She had threatened my mother for months and attempted to cut all communication between my father and his family. My life has been hell for me mentally and emotionally without my father physically in my life, and that the only ways I can even talk to my dad is a maybe weekly phone call, by mail, or a 15- or 30-minute video visit, and that's if I have the money. The dreams that were really nightmares of him walking through the door finally coming home and crying in my sleep to waking up and sobbing knowing it wouldn't be a reality still happen more times than not. My father knows everything about my siblings; I mean he had to give up 3 of his own and 1 he treated like his own because of their living conditions with their mother and how she was treating them. He's the one that called CPS/DCS knowing he might not get custody of them. My father has his issues/mental issues, but he would do anything for his family even if that meant giving away his freedom or his life. Maybe before don't judge other's choices without knowing their true reason. “Don’t judge people for the choices they make when you don’t know the options they had to choose from.”

Hi all,
I just can't stop thinking about the courage of Ronald Kortz II. It's truly unfathomable to imagine being caught in such a terrifying situation and still trying to help a friend. Despite suffering critical injuries himself, Kortz tried to intervene in that horrific moment, and that speaks volumes about his character. It's a reminder of the selflessness and bravery we sometimes find in the worst of circumstances. I hope he has a strong support system as he recovers, both physically and emotionally. His journey won’t be easy, but it’s inspiring to see such determination and humanity in such dire moments.
Sending strength and support to all the families affected.

Once Again for Edward Lay's youngest child/daughter (20 years old;21 in about 30 days) -- That is my father who was my whole world, and I was 7 years old when this happened. I had just talked to him on the phone not even an hour before this happened, and he was trying to come home. Mary had interrupted the phone call threatening my mother, my brother, and I, that she would hurt us if he was to come home to us. She had threatened my mother for months and attempted to cut all communication between my father and his family. My life has been hell for me mentally and emotionally without my father physically in my life, and that the only ways I can even talk to my dad is a maybe weekly phone call, by mail, or a 15- or 30-minute video visit, and that's if I have the money. The dreams that were really nightmares of him walking through the door finally coming home and crying in my sleep to waking up and sobbing knowing it wouldn't be a reality still happen more times than not. My father knows everything about my siblings; I mean he had to give up 3 of his own and 1 he treated like his own because of their living conditions with their mother and how she was treating them. He's the one that called CPS/DCS knowing he might not get custody of them. My father has his issues/mental issues, but he would do anything for his family even if that meant giving away his freedom or his life. Maybe before don't judge other's choices without knowing their true reason. “Don’t judge people for the choices they make when you don’t know the options they had to choose from.”