The police sergeant killed by a gunman who shot dead 12 people at a California nightclub had just told his wife 'I love you' before going to investigate the incident. Father-of-one Sgt Ron Helus, 54, was expected to retire next year after 29 years in law enforcement. Ventura County sheriff Geoff Dean told reporters in Thousand Oaks: "Sgt Helus was having a conversation with his wife, as he does several times during the shift, and said to her 'hey I've got to go and handle a call, I love you.'" Paying tribute to Sgt Helus, the sheriff said: "He died a hero. He went in to save lives, to save other people." Civilians and other deputies pulled Sgt Helus from the bar after he was shot. His colleague Sgt Eric Buschow described him as a "true cop's cop", telling CNN: "He went in there to save lives. He took decisive action, and it's just a tragic loss for us." And he added: "He had just a natural instinct for going after crooks, and he did it with enthusiasm, with a great deal of … [Read more...] about Hero cop killed by California gunman had just told his wife ‘I love you’
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Alfie Evans supporters shout ‘I love you’ and let off balloons outside hospital as world pays tribute to ‘warrior who lay down his shield’
ALFIE Evans supporters shouted "I love you" and let off balloons outside Alder Hey hospital as the world paid tribute to the "warrior who lay down his shield". A tearful crowd sang You'll Never Walk Alone and released blue and purple heart-shaped inflatables into the sky above Liverpool, where Alfie spent his short life. One supporter was heard shouting "I love you Alfie!" during a countdown to the release, while others chanted the embattled toddler's name. The emotional vigil paid tribute to the infant, who was in a coma for the past 16 months after being born with a rare degenerative condition. After months of conflict between Alfie's parents, doctors and the courts, Alfie's life support machine was finally switched off on Monday. Devastated dad Tom Evans, 21, shared his passing with the world, writing on the Alfie's Army support group: "My gladiator lay down his shield and gained his wings at 02:30... absolutely heartbroken... I LOVE YOU MY GUY". Alfie's mum Kate James wrote: "Our … [Read more...] about Alfie Evans supporters shout ‘I love you’ and let off balloons outside hospital as world pays tribute to ‘warrior who lay down his shield’
Penny Mordaunt outlines new approach to foreign aid spending telling those with concerns: ‘I hear you’
International development secretary Penny Mordaunt has outlined a new approach to her department’s foreign aid spending as she told those who had concerns: “I hear you." In her first major speech on Britain’s overseas aid budget since taking over as international development secretary at the end of 2017, Ms Mordaunt also offered a passionate defence of the £13.9bn budget. Her speech in central London follows several months of high-level scrutiny over the department’s spending after scandals that rocked the charitable sector, including allegations of sexual abuse by aid workers in developing countries. Read more Sturgeon warns Oxfam sex scandal should not lead to foreign aid cuts Cutting foreign aid spending would be a 'strategic blunder' says Hague We need to increase the foreign aid budget following the Oxfam scandal Mordaunt under fire for vow to spend UK aid in 'national interest' What really happens if you cut off foreign aid? It also … [Read more...] about Penny Mordaunt outlines new approach to foreign aid spending telling those with concerns: ‘I hear you’
What are Lemony Snicket’s best quotes? Here’s what the A Series of Unfortunate Events author has to say about love, life, death and reading
LEMONY Snicket is famous for writing the darkly funny tale A Series Of Unfortunate Events. Here is a selection of his best quotes and kernels of wisdom... What has Lemony Snicket said about love? “Instead of the word 'love' there was an enormous heart, a symbol sometimes used by people who have trouble figuring out the difference between words and shapes.” - The Carnivorous Carnival "I will love you as misfortune loves orphans, as fire loves innocence and as justice loves to sit and watch while everything goes wrong." - The Beatrice Letters “Love can change a person the way a parent can change a baby- awkwardly, and often with a great deal of mess.” - Horseradish "Everyone, at some point in their lives, wakes up in the middle of the night with the feeling that they are all alone in the world, and that nobody loves them now and that nobody will ever love them...The best thing to do in these circumstances is to wake somebody else up, so that they can feel this … [Read more...] about What are Lemony Snicket’s best quotes? Here’s what the A Series of Unfortunate Events author has to say about love, life, death and reading
Kemerovo fire: ‘Mum, I love you, I’m dying’
On Tuesday, thousands of people gathered in front of the regional administration building in the Siberian city of Kemerovo amid heavy police presence. The angry crowd demanded answers about what led to the fire and deaths of many, including more than 40 children, when Zimnyaya Vishnya shopping centre burned down on March 25. "Resignation!" "Tell us the truth!" "Corruption!" the crowd chanted. A video of the demonstration, which had more than a million views on YouTube, showed Kemerovo region deputy governor Vladimir Chernov standing in front of a crowd shouting insults at him. "I'm appointed, not elected. I can tell you, up to now, how many victims there are: 64," he said. The crowd booed in response. Thousands gathered in front of the Kemerovo Region administration building to protest against local authorities on March 27, 2018 [Getty Images] According to Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, local people reject the official number that has been announced. They … [Read more...] about Kemerovo fire: ‘Mum, I love you, I’m dying’