Howell County Lincoln Day
May 18 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
West Plains Civic Center Exhibit Hall
#UnitedWeStand for #LasVegas
As a nation, we are all still reeling from the horrific and sobering events that took place in Las Vegas on Sunday evening. As we process the magnitude of this tragedy, we are encouraged by the outpouring of love and solidarity that remind us of the ties that bind us as Americans.
The stories emerging from the devastation in Las Vegas are those of people acting as human shields to save the lives of perfect strangers, and people who escaped to safety only to return to harm’s way to help the wounded. During a visit to Las Vegas today, President Trump described stories of police officers standing in the line of fire while others crouched, first responders sacrificing their lives to save others, and a scene where when the worst of humanity struck, the best of humanity responded.
In the wake of the chaos, people across the nation have also shown powerful expressions of unity. The Empire State Building went dark, save for an orange halo at the top. Our flags flew at half-staff, and many of our own here in Missouri expressed prayers amid utter disbelief and heartbreak.
We hope that as we mourn together, we will also heal together through continued acts of love and unity. If you’d like to contribute, consider making a donation to the Las Vegas Victim’s Fund. Visit the fund here to learn more.
You can also help by donating blood. To learn more and find a blood donation center near you, click here.
As we share compassion and support in the aftermath of this tragedy, we are inspired by the moments of profound unity that took place just before the gunman opened fire, when thousands of Las Vegas concertgoers joined in singing God Bless America. These moments remind us of the power of the American spirit.
In case you missed it, here are more GOP leaders who joined in condemning the senseless attacks and lifting up the Las Vegas community, the victims, and their families in prayer:
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt
https://twitter.com/RoyBlunt/status/914853420061904896
https://twitter.com/RoyBlunt/status/914853526462976000
Lt. Governor Mike Parson
https://twitter.com/MOLtGov/status/914867032784502785
Sec. of State Jay Ashcroft
https://twitter.com/MissouriSOS/status/914846551385804805
Attorney General Josh Hawley
https://twitter.com/HawleyMO/status/914840510719823872
Treasurer Eric Schmitt
https://twitter.com/Eric_Schmitt/status/915582425027284992
https://twitter.com/Eric_Schmitt/status/914849243659202560
Congresswoman Ann Wagner
https://twitter.com/RepAnnWagner/status/914847943005474816
Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer
https://twitter.com/RepBlainePress/status/914837029774602243
https://twitter.com/LuetkemeyerB/status/914920492204793857
Congressman Sam Graves
https://www.facebook.com/RepSamGraves/posts/10154889770696129
Congressman Billy Long
https://twitter.com/USRepLong/status/914881596083273728
Congressman Jason Smith
https://twitter.com/RepJasonSmith/status/914807701833703424
https://twitter.com/RepJasonSmith/status/914909703976751110
