Posted on 07/10/2014 12:31:24 PM PDT by Torquay
Two communist rebels were killed and two policemen wounded in a firefight on Thursday afternoon in the southern Philippines, officials said.
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Your family is in my prayers.
God’s Peace be with you.
Breaking news?
With the U.S. melting down, massive illegal invasions, wide spread government corruption, good jobs gone, economy bankrupt, who in tarnation is supposed to care about some shooting in the Philippines?
BTW, hope your BIL survives this.
Prayers said for your brother-in-law, Troquay. That is a rough area to be in for anyone. Not a friendly place there in the southern Philippines.
PING
Thanks King. I did not even know about it till now. I don’t think it comes close to Chicago and Detroit, however.
youre probably right. just wanted to be sure youre ok :)
I will pray that when news comes that the news will be good and your Brother-in-Law will be found safe. Please keep me updated and my prayers will be for good news and that your Brother-in-Law has rejoined his family and his child.
Thanks bro. Now, back to baseball on TV. After that, I am going to the beach, to see the huge waves that come in this time of year.
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About one month ago, I served on the altar (I am a deacon) with a young (45) priest serving in Mindanao. My prayers are for you and yours.
... Her brother is married with a 2-year old. My wife is devastated, and her Mom told her on the phone this morning to prepare for the worst! -Torq
I have been a FReeper since 2000. I have moved to the Philippines and love the life I now have, with a sweet Filipina wife.
I live in Davao City, but I have lots of American friends here, as well as many FReeper friends, who care about what happens to those we know. We see posts daily asking for prayers for family members and friends of FReepers. I am one of many FReepers that care.
I feel sorry for those that can't see the forest for the trees...
Torq, prayers are up that there will be a happy ending. But, I have friends here who are active and retired Philippine Military and Police. They say that anything can happen, and most likely this would be a chance for the NPA to trade for something they want. The NPA are always trying the patience of the authorities here. In Davao, it is relatively safe. It is extremely safe when compared to Chicago or Los Angeles!!!
They also tell me that when theirs are kidnapped, that they become like our US Marines, and will hunt down and kill those responsible... and show no mercy! NPA probably took theses guys as leverage and know the result would not go well if anything happens!
“I live in Davao City,”
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No doubt, you are as safe there in the east of Mindanao as anywhere. I hear of Muzie activity only in the west of Mindanao, far away.
Here on Cebu, I have not knowingly seen a Muzie, but I know that there is a mosque in Cebu city, just as there are mosque in New York city, and elsewhere in the US.
Alex, did the last typhoon cause any problems in Cebu? It caused enough rain to almost settle the dust here in Davao City, but not quite. So far, it has been a very dry rainy season.
With the U.S. melting down, massive illegal invasions, wide spread government corruption, good jobs gone, economy bankrupt, who in tarnation is supposed to care about some shooting in the Philippines?
I bet Torquay (the FReeper who posted this article) cares, seeing as his brother-in-law is one of the hostages.
Prayers to you and the family for the safety of your BIL and all those affected by this madness.
My son is an SF Officer with the 1st SF Group. He just arrived in Okinawa and will be headed for the Phil. in a week. Will be Commanding an SF Company. Hopefully they can do something to help your brother in law.
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