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I have had this duty in the past.  As a detective, this was a tough job but was also essential just in case the next of kin became the suspect.  The reaction of this news is something that can be of great value when trying to put together the story of what happened.  In my jurisdiction the assigned detective delivered the news.  I am sure this is not standard.  Mike

May God truly bless and comfort you in your loss and taking on this most challenging of life's relationships.  Being a full time caregivers has to be the most taxing and rewarding thing any of us does.  My prayers are with you .  Mike

John and JP,  I'm still laughing, not at you but with you.  I honestly thought all you "pro's" had this all together, and I was the guy in the tux with brown shoes.  Hunter is so confused right now I had to take a break for a week and just get some energy to work it out.  I think I have it close but not really sure.  I just publish without comma's and hope for the best John.  You guys are fuunny.  Mike

Whitesmoke is the program the review recommnded.  It is only 79.95.  I have the free grammarly but have not tried whitesmoke.  Mike

JP,  You can count on me to help out with anything you need for future group happenings.  Thanks for your hard work. Mike

The word used in Ex. 20:13, refers to iniquitous killing.  The practical application of this command is to recognize that Holy God has responsibility, over life and death.  All life is because God allows it, and all death the same.  God never kills iniquitously, for He is Holy and cannot.  Instead of thou shalt not kill, the translation should read thou shalt not murder.  The old Testament was written for a people who's only access to God was the sacrifice of animals at great cost to themselves.  God in His infinite wisdom and compassion saw that the system worked out of fear only and not out of love, which He sought from His creations.  Christ was sent in Grace to bring man into a relationship with His God through God's love.  A relationship with Christ living a life following His word and the leading of His indwelt Spirit, presumes the proper interpretation of the commandments and Christ's words.  Capital punishment when in statute of the government (which is allowed if not ordained by God) is our duty to consider.  Killing in war ordered by statute is not murder in God's eyes, and is therefore, righteous in His eyes. Why is there evil in the world?  I can only tell you that man's original sin is responsible and we all are sinner's when born, and have to repent and accept Jesus Christ as Savior to find a relationship with God.  There are many things we will not understand until we are with Him in Glory.  From your political comments, I am sure you believe that the death of George W. would remove all evil and we would all be drinking Obama's free bubble up and eatin his rainbow stew.   Mike

Skip,  You are just like the rest of us, looking for some flattery, a few kind words, our head swells up and we go back to our little room and write something more impressive.
I read your first chapters and you have nothing to worry about.  I like your characters so far and I know the story will be interesting because you captured me by letting me know your guy.  Keep it up, but don't be so humble.   Mike

Characters who evoke emotion.  A cop you like, a cop you hate, same for the perpetrator.  Character building can overcome a mediocre plot, in my opinion.  Mike

Dirk, I understand what you are trying to do but I'm new and the points I need to post my stuff makes me read and review.  I am learning from each review I do.  I have posted quite a bit of writing and still have a bank of points built up.  I really think the way it is benefits new guys to get them active.  Just my two cents. 
Sol, If you read this I have a question.  Is there a way to edit your post while you are looking at the X line review.  When I see something I want to apply, I would like to apply it while in the review.  Maybe its there and I don't know how to use it.

I find in life that I am influencing people who I would never have guessed would pay any attention to me.  It is such a great surprise when someone say, "I have been watching you, and I want what you have."  It has happened to me, and I immediately start thinking what example have I shown.  I am talking with a friend presently who I rode to work with for several years.  He was a functioning alcoholic married numerous times and bragged about his affairs.  Two years after I retired, he called me when his son was killed and wants to talk. Why, because he knew from being with me, I didn't talk like him, act like him, or think like him, and he wanted my input on his sorrow and how to handle it.  I simply say, it's not me, it's Jesus and we go from there.  We must be different to be noticed.
Matt 5:13  You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. 14"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden;
God bless you guys this is a stimulating conversation.  Mike

This is my experience alone and not intended to govern others speech.  If I have to ask if it's wrong, it is.  Having said that, there are times when such maturity does not come to fruition.  Mike