Era Might Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 A remarkable incident, and good reminder that compassion is God's greatest work. "Love your enemies" is not just words: School bookkeeper Antoinette Tuff says she was one of the employees held hostage. Tuff told WSB-TV in Atlanta that she tried to keep Hill talking to prevent him from walking into the hallway or through the school building. “He had a look on him that he was willing to kill — matter of fact he said it. He said that he didn’t have any reason to live and that he knew he was going to die today,†Tuff said. Law enforcement officers applauded Tuff Wednesday. “She was a real ally. She was a real hero in all of this. She just did a stellar job. She was cool, she was calm, very collected in all of this, maintained her wherewithal,†Alexander, the police chief, said. Tuff relayed messages from Hill to DeKalb County emergency dispatchers before convincing him to surrender. She told the dispatcher that Hill said he wasn’t there to hurt the children but wanted to talk to an unarmed officer. “He said call the probation office in DeKalb County and let them know what’s going on,†Tuff said on a 911 recording that was released Wednesday. “He said he should have just went to the mental hospital instead of doing this, because he’s not on his medication.†Tuff began telling Hill of her own struggles, including raising a disabled child and losing her husband. Tuff reassured him by saying he didn’t hurt anyone, hadn’t harmed her and could still surrender peacefully. “We’re not gonna hate you baby. It’s a good thing that you’re giving up,†Tuff said after having Hill put his weapons and ammunition on the counter. Tuff told Hill that she loved him and would pray for him. Before he surrendered, Tuff took to the school’s public address system saying that Hill was sorry for what he’d done and didn’t want to hurt anyone — although the lockdown remained in effect. http://inteldigitalreport.com/details-emerge-about-ga-school-shooting-suspect/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven77 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 What a courageous lady! Yesterday I heard something about the assailant saying that "nobody loved" him, to which the lady responded, "well, we love you." Love truly is disarming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarysLittleFlower Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 wow that's amazing! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG45 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'm with the police chief, truly heroic of her and done out of love and compassion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisa Marie Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Great stuff. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Good post, Era Might. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Wonder how many lives she saved? I hope she at least gets a raise. My Dad always said medals were nice (and I'm sure she'll get bunches of awards), but stripes you can spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Beautiful, thanks be to God... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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