All of the officers, staff and membership of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 92 in Lower Burrell pray for a speedy recovery, physically and mentally, for David “Jake” Dutch, his wife, Sheree, and extended family. Jake is a Marine Corps veteran and an active and valued member of our post. We hope to see him soon.

It is more than a shame — it is an outrage — that an American patriot cannot go to a rally for a major political candidate without fearing for his/her life. Our prayers are also with the Comperatore family in their time of need, as well as James Copenhaver, Donald Trump and all the attendees traumatized by the actions of such a deranged individual. Our rights as Americans should never be trampled by another.

Lee E. Johnson

Lower Burrell

The writer is commander of Lower Burrell VFW Post 92.

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