“I do not rejoice in the death of an enemy.”

“I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”

- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In this time that we acknowledge the death of someone responsible for so much violence to families, loved ones and our nation, I hope we can always remember that revenge only breeds more vengeance.

Instead, I hope that our prayers will be that we strive for peace among all people. That does not mean we cannot protect and defend ourselves, but rather we should set an example by which we inspire others toward peace as well. Only in that way will we reach a place where violence no longer has a place in this world. Someone has to say "enough."

Peace,
Chief Mudflap