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Read the full story below or on the edhat sito web<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n “He gave his all. Tonight, as I told his wife, he died a hero. He went in to save lives, to save other people,\u201d said Sheriff Dean.<\/p>\n Helus, 54, is survived by a son and his wife, whom he called before\u00a0responding to the shooting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cHe said, \u2018Hun, I got to go. I love you. I gotta go on a call,’\u201d<\/p>\n The nonprofit run by ex-military and police veterans\u00a0Blue Alert US<\/a>\u00a0will 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.<\/p>\n Donation Link:\u00a0https:\/\/www.bluealert.us\/ “I’m so sad for his family and friends. God bless them. My heart aches. God…please help our country.”<\/em><\/p>\n “R.I.P. to this brave Sergeant fell in the line of duty doing what he loved Hero. May God be with his family..”<\/p>\n “My heart goes out to everyone that lost loved ones.”<\/p>\n “RIP Sgt.\u00a0Helus,<\/em>\u00a0thank you for your service sir.”<\/em><\/p>\n “I’m so saddened for all\u00a0involved.<\/em>\u00a0I pray for the poor families that have lost a friend or loved one. May God be with you all.”<\/em><\/p>\n “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”<\/p>\n “He was willing to sacrifice his life for the sake of others,” Dean said on “Today.” “He ran into danger \u2014 he didn’t walk.”<\/p>\n Helus \u2014 trained to enter a building when there is a report of an active shooter \u2014 went inside, and was met with gunfire. He exchanged bullets with the\u00a0shooter and was struck multiple times.<\/em><\/p>\n The Blue Alert Foundation is a Public Non-Profit Charity as Determined by the I.R.S. EIN 45-5607994. Your Donation is Tax-Deductible.<\/p>\n Source<\/em><\/strong>: Ventura County Community Foundation<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n On Wednesday, November 7, an unspeakable tragedy occurred with the shooting deaths of 12 Ventura community members including a Ventura County Sheriff Sergeant.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Fondazione comunitaria della Contea di Ventura<\/a>\u00a0(VCCF), in coordinamento con la Citt\u00e0 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.<\/p>\n \"Siamo a corto di parole, ma non di azioni. La Ventura County Community Foundation \u00e8 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 pi\u00f9 sentite condoglianze per le famiglie che hanno perso i loro cari\".<\/p>\n Drew Powers, City Manager for the City of Thousand Oaks said,\u00a0\u201cAs 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.<\/p>\n 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 attivit\u00e0 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\".<\/p>\n Cynthia M. Patton, Senior Vice President, and Chief Compliance Officer at Amgen, and Chairperson of the Amgen Foundation Board said,\u00a0\u201cThe Amgen family woke up today both horrified by last night\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Antonia Hern\u00e1ndez della California Community Foundation ha dichiarato: \"Le fondazioni comunitarie sono unite, quindi siamo tutti legati dalla responsabilit\u00e0 di servire in tempi di crisi. I nostri cuori sono spezzati, ma la nostra determinazione \u00e8 forte nell'offrire il nostro sostegno alle esigenze a breve e lungo termine della comunit\u00e0\".<\/p>\n Per effettuare donazioni, visitare il sito\u00a0www.vccf.org<\/a>\u00a0o chiamare Bonnie Gilles 805-330-6681.<\/p>\n
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