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Jun 12, 2009 at 02:07 PM
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A stack of flowers in a makeshift memorial dedicated to late officer Stephen T. Johns, shot by von Brunn, sits outside the United States Holocaust Museum on Thursday.
Stephen T. Johns, 39, was killed Wednesday afternoon when a gunman entered the museum and started shooting.
To donate, the organization is asking you to send checks made payable to the American Jewish Committee, with "Holocaust Museum Memorial Fund" in the memo line, to:
American Jewish Committee
Washington Chapter
C/O Melanie Maron
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Washington DC 20005
The American Jewish Committee said it will soon have something on its Web site to contribute. All the contributions will go to the Johns family, the AJC said.
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Jun 12, 2009 at 02:06 PM GOOD HARTED Says:
ITS A GREAT KIDDUSH HASHEM BUT I DONT SEE A MAJOR NEED FOR IT
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Jun 12, 2009 at 02:03 PM ML Says:
What a Kiddush Hashem! I'm impressed.
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Jun 12, 2009 at 02:33 PM Anonymous Says:
“ ITS A GREAT KIDDUSH HASHEM BUT I DONT SEE A MAJOR NEED FOR IT ”
its not to show a major need or not for it, but to show that we still care even though he is not fun unzer.
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Jun 12, 2009 at 02:21 PM David Says:
“ ITS A GREAT KIDDUSH HASHEM BUT I DONT SEE A MAJOR NEED FOR IT ”
He left behind a widow and orphan. Doesn't the Torah say to protect, support and do not oppress the widow and orphan? What need can't you see? They need to pay bills, his son needs to go to college, and they will need professional counseling most likely as well.
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Jun 12, 2009 at 03:01 PM PMO Says:
“ ITS A GREAT KIDDUSH HASHEM BUT I DONT SEE A MAJOR NEED FOR IT ”
H" gave this man the will, courage and ability to give his own life to save the lives of yidden and anyone else in that museum. THAT is why we take care of his family. H" sent this man to take care of us... now we must take care of his family.
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Jun 12, 2009 at 03:53 PM Anonymous Says:
“ ITS A GREAT KIDDUSH HASHEM BUT I DONT SEE A MAJOR NEED FOR IT ”
Of course his self sacrifice is an sanctification of G-d name. He has saved the life of another human being(s) who are all created in Hashem's image. As we know, "one who saves a life is one who saved the entire world!" thus there is a major need for a memorial and a Righteous Gentile plaque and commemoration.
Note: On the same day as this hero had fallen, rev. Wright (Y"S) blames the Jews for not allowing him to speak to Obama. Interestingly, I see it as one praises the good of the Jewish people, while the other lambasts!
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Jun 12, 2009 at 03:49 PM Anonymous Says:
He lost his life defending us!!
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Jun 12, 2009 at 03:34 PM Anonymous Says:
“ ITS A GREAT KIDDUSH HASHEM BUT I DONT SEE A MAJOR NEED FOR IT ”
good than don't give but you are a fool and narrow minded bigot.
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Jun 12, 2009 at 03:33 PM Anonymous Says:
Our daily minyan tzadakah pushka fund for the first half of 2009 will be donated to this fund...we had always given to yiddeshe organizations but there was near unanimous support after shachris this AM to give the money to his memorial fund.
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Jun 12, 2009 at 03:32 PM Askupeh Says:
Hakoras Hatov is the Alef Beis of Yiddishkeit. He gave his life protecting Jews, he deserves thanks.
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Jun 12, 2009 at 03:31 PM Anonymous Says:
“ ITS A GREAT KIDDUSH HASHEM BUT I DONT SEE A MAJOR NEED FOR IT ”
I don't see the need to make such a comment which is a chilul hashem since this blog is read thru out the world by all walks of life
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Jun 12, 2009 at 04:34 PM Anonymous Says:
Can i give from maser money?
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Jun 12, 2009 at 04:56 PM Anonymous Says:
“ ITS A GREAT KIDDUSH HASHEM BUT I DONT SEE A MAJOR NEED FOR IT ”
are you braindead? the guy's family just lost their breadwinner! of course there's a need for it!
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Jun 12, 2009 at 05:51 PM Anonymous Says:
"ITS A GREAT KIDDUSH HASHEM BUT I DONT SEE A MAJOR NEED FOR IT"
Do you know his family's financial situation?If his family is like most other American families which don't have a large enough amount of savings or enough life insurance, it is likely that they will be under great financial pressure now.