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Bleeding victim of black-gang shooting: Forgive them - Teen attackers shoot man in both legs
WND ^ | August 18, 2015 | Bob Unruh

Posted on 08/18/2015 10:52:45 PM PDT by Perseverando

A man who was shot in both legs by a black gang during a home invasion was lying on the ground, bleeding profusely, as emergency responders attended to his wounds.

In excruciating pain, he had a single message for the attackers: “Forgive them Father, they know not what they have done.”

Michael Lash’s recitation of Luke 23:34 was related by his wife, Whitney Lash, who posted an update of her husband’s condition on a GoFundMe page launched by friends trying to raise a little help for the family.

The attack happened late Sunday at their home in Atlanta. WSB-TV reported a gang of teens with guns approached Michael Lash, but he told them he would not allow them in his house, where his wife and two children were.

The response was a gunshot in each leg, the report said.

Lash’s mother-in-law, Jessica Huffman, told the station he was a hero. And she warned that the dangerous perpetrators are now fugitives from criminal justice.

“If they’ve done it once, I think they’ll do it again,” she said.

(Excerpt) Read more at wnd.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; US: Georgia
KEYWORDS: blackonwhite; georgia; homeinvasion; selfdefense; thugs
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To: Perseverando

Dude,,,


2 posted on 08/18/2015 10:54:05 PM PDT by DesertRhino (I was standing with a rifle, waiting for soviet paratroopers, but communists just ran for office)
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To: Perseverando

smart. very smart.


3 posted on 08/18/2015 10:56:49 PM PDT by RC one
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To: Perseverando

I’m glad they lived to tell the story; often they don’t.


4 posted on 08/18/2015 10:57:15 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Be a blessing to a stranger today for some have entertained angels unaware)
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To: Perseverando

Christ said that in reference to the soldiers who were crucifying Him. They were ignorant of who He was.

These knuckleheads, on the other hand, know exactly what they are doing and to whom they are doing it to and that it is wrong. It is nice that the victim is able to forgive but they deserve punishment.


5 posted on 08/18/2015 11:01:17 PM PDT by rey
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To: Perseverando
Not one of my neighbors knew that I carried a .357 while gardening, in light wardrobe.

Good man to reflect on Gods word during this trial. God speed.

6 posted on 08/18/2015 11:03:14 PM PDT by MaxMax (2008-Now, Obama's fault)
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To: Perseverando

Perhaps the state of Georgia won’t be so quick to “forgive” the punks.


7 posted on 08/18/2015 11:03:17 PM PDT by Graybeard58 (ThereÂ’s a race war already raging, I didnÂ’t start it but I have chosen sides.)
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To: Perseverando

“...word that her husband’s surgery was successful.”
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Even if the wounds were “only” flesh wounds, after each leg being injured by a 40 calibre bullet any surgery would only be PARTIALLY successful. Any destroyed muscle will NOT regenerate—it’s like brain tissue. So hopefully not too much tissue was destroyed and/or had to be removed in surgery.

In any case, prayers up for a speedy recovery.


8 posted on 08/18/2015 11:05:00 PM PDT by House Atreides (CRUZ or lose!)
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To: House Atreides

I hope they can do some cold laser therapy on his wounds.


9 posted on 08/18/2015 11:08:54 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Perseverando

Handsome guy, gorgeous wife, ruined by punks. Catch ‘em, kill ‘em!


10 posted on 08/18/2015 11:13:47 PM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra (Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
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To: Perseverando

We want God to be forgiving. We ourselves shouldn’t be.


11 posted on 08/18/2015 11:27:56 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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To: DesertRhino

Atlanta, unfortunately, is a third-world hellhole. I would never so much as consider driving through there, let alone living there.


12 posted on 08/18/2015 11:37:28 PM PDT by seacapn
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To: DesertRhino; All

Two things to know. This happened in Georgia and folks here tend to be churchy. Second this took place in Buckhead, a trendy young metro Atlanta enclave. Folks with pretty good money, lots of white guilt, and not enough sense to be useful,

Up here in the north woods, if they opened they door the home owner would be locked and loaded


13 posted on 08/19/2015 12:22:58 AM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: Norm Lenhart

I’m sorry, Norm, we are also to be forgiving. Nonetheless, the government is charged by God to uphold the laws. It is one thing for the victim to forgive his attackers. This means he is turning lose his anger, bitterness and his desire for revenge.

It is another thing for the civil authorities to uphold justice. Without it, there is anarchy and evil will flourish. Civil authorities must apprehend and punish evildoers.

Forgiveness is personal. Justice should be impersonal.


14 posted on 08/19/2015 12:26:20 AM PDT by Jemian (War Eagle!)
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To: DesertRhino

Nice sentiments, but they knew good and GD well what they’d done.

And they’ll have plenty of time to think about it while sharing a cell with Big Turk, the one-eared homicidal maniac with the tattoos who doesn’t use Vaseline.

Don’t bend over in the shower, kids.


15 posted on 08/19/2015 12:38:00 AM PDT by Jack Hammer
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To: Norm Lenhart
honestly, we need people to stand up, stand their ground, and go after these ferals....

it will NEVER stop if we don't....

it will never ever stop....

what is it with these happy victims?....I suspect that they are just weak....that's the way I see it....

16 posted on 08/19/2015 1:19:44 AM PDT by cherry
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To: DesertRhino

I will pray to be forgiven while I work the slide on my Mossberg. The days of unlocked doors and safe neighborhoods are history, the barbarians are through the gates.


17 posted on 08/19/2015 2:01:43 AM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER (The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not A Matter of Opinion)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

He “forgives” a pos criminal right after being shot in the legs? This is crazy and obviously a way to cope psychologically for the victim. Its not real forgiveness anyway.


18 posted on 08/19/2015 2:16:41 AM PDT by dennisw (The first principle is to find out who you are then you can achieve anything -- Buddhist monk)
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To: MaxMax

You were known as the naked gun


19 posted on 08/19/2015 2:21:35 AM PDT by dennisw (The first principle is to find out who you are then you can achieve anything -- Buddhist monk)
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To: dennisw

He is seeking justification for his cowardice.


20 posted on 08/19/2015 2:24:10 AM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER (The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not A Matter of Opinion)
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