Istituito un fondo commemorativo per le vittime della sparatoria di Thousand Oaks
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Sgt. Ron Helus, one of the first officers to respond to a call of a shooting at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California was among the 12 victims killed in the incident.
“He gave his all. Tonight, as I told his wife, he died a hero. He went in to save lives, to save other people,” said Sheriff Dean.
Helus, 54, is survived by a son and his wife, whom he called before responding to the shooting.
“He said, ‘Hun, I got to go. I love you. I gotta go on a call,’”
The nonprofit run by ex-military and police veterans Blue Alert US will be raising funds to the Sgt. Ron Helus Memorial Fund. Blue Alert US work to bring support to the families of fallen officers. The unexpected loss of life & loss of everyday function puts a strain on these families.
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“I’m so sad for his family and friends. God bless them. My heart aches. God…please help our country.”
“R.I.P. to this brave Sergeant fell in the line of duty doing what he loved Hero. May God be with his family..”
“My heart goes out to everyone that lost loved ones.”
“RIP Sgt. Helus, thank you for your service sir.”
“I’m so saddened for all involved. I pray for the poor families that have lost a friend or loved one. May God be with you all.”
“The thin blue line is the bravest of the brave, they truly do protect and serve us all and it’s always a tragedy when a brave officer goes down in the line of duty…Blue Lives Matter”
“He was willing to sacrifice his life for the sake of others,” Dean said on “Today.” “He ran into danger — he didn’t walk.”
Helus — trained to enter a building when there is a report of an active shooter — went inside, and was met with gunfire. He exchanged bullets with the shooter and was struck multiple times.
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Source: Ventura County Community Foundation
On Wednesday, November 7, an unspeakable tragedy occurred with the shooting deaths of 12 Ventura community members including a Ventura County Sheriff Sergeant.
Mentre l'orrore si abbatte su tutti noi, molti in tutta la regione e nel Paese si stanno attivando per sostenere le vittime, le famiglie, le forze dell'ordine e le organizzazioni che forniscono assistenza di prima e seconda linea.
Fondazione comunitaria della Contea di Ventura (VCCF), in coordinamento con la Città di Thousand Oaks, la Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, l'Amgen Foundation, la California Community Foundation e altri, ha istituito un fondo specifico per questo scopo.
"Siamo a corto di parole, ma non di azioni. La Ventura County Community Foundation è al fianco delle famiglie e delle forze dell'ordine. Stamattina abbiamo istituito un fondo di soccorso e recupero per le vittime e stiamo aiutando a organizzare l'ondata di aiuti in arrivo da privati, aziende e organizzazioni. Condividiamo le nostre più sentite condoglianze per le famiglie che hanno perso i loro cari".
Drew Powers, City Manager for the City of Thousand Oaks said, “As our city moves through this tragedy, our hearts are with all of those impacted in this community and beyond. We are overwhelmed with the outpouring of support and will be here with all of you as we move through the healing process together.
Pat Modugno della Conrad N. Hilton Foundation ha dichiarato: "Siamo profondamente rattristati da questi eventi insensati che si verificano nei nostri luoghi di culto, dove educhiamo i nostri figli, dove si svolgono attività ricreative e dove le persone si godono la vita. Oggi siamo in lutto e i nostri cuori sono con i nostri vicini in questo momento".
Cynthia M. Patton, Senior Vice President, and Chief Compliance Officer at Amgen, and Chairperson of the Amgen Foundation Board said, “The Amgen family woke up today both horrified by last night’s tragedy and determined to do our part to support our community in this time of need. Amgen will work closely with the Ventura County Community Foundation and the City of Thousand Oaks to ensure that those touched by this event are supported in every way possible.”
Antonia Hernández della California Community Foundation ha dichiarato: "Le fondazioni comunitarie sono unite, quindi siamo tutti legati dalla responsabilità di servire in tempi di crisi. I nostri cuori sono spezzati, ma la nostra determinazione è forte nell'offrire il nostro sostegno alle esigenze a breve e lungo termine della comunità".
Per effettuare donazioni, visitare il sito www.vccf.org o chiamare Bonnie Gilles 805-330-6681.
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