The Evening Whirl: St. Louis’ Crime Chime – Weekly Whirlwind of Woes: In Remembrance: Mass Shootings: Kirkwood’s Fallen, Forever in Our Hearts
Mass Shooters: In Remembrance: Kirkwood’s Fallen, Forever in Our Hearts
In Kirkwood, Missouri, where shadows fell,
A night of sorrow, too painful to tell.
February’s chill brought a tragic refrain,
Mass shooters struck, and six lives were slain.
Sergeant Biggs, with courage so true,
Gave his life for the red, white, and blue.
Officer Ballman, steadfast and strong,
Stood for justice, though his time wasn’t long.
Connie Karr, with a heart full of care,
Worked for the people, always fair.
Michael Lynch, a voice so wise,
Now watches us from the endless skies.
Kenneth Yost, with a builder’s hand,
Helped shape the future of this land.
Mayor Swoboda, a leader with grace,
Fought for his city, left an empty space.
Their names are etched in Kirkwood’s soul,
A reminder of lives that made us whole.
But their loss calls out, a lesson to learn,
So no more candles for lives we’ll mourn.
Let us remember, let us unite,
To build a future where wrongs turn right.
Where anger and hate find no place to grow,
And peace is the seed we all strive to sow.
A plaza now stands where their memories gleam,
A symbol of hope, a collective dream.
Kirkwood’s fallen, we honor your name,
Your sacrifice fuels a brighter flame.
May we never forget, may we always strive,
To keep your spirit and love alive.
In remembrance, we vow to stand,
For justice, for peace, hand in hand.
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What You Can Do
- Get Mental Health resources help for you and your family
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- For anonymous tips to the St. Louis police, use the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers Hotline at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477)
- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for free and confidential support. We provide free & confidential support to people in crisis for any reason, 24 hours a day.
- StopBullying.gov: Offers resources and help lines, including options for youth and veterans (Dial 988 then press 1).
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