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Bastian Scherbeck

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Apr 26, 2002, 12:13:49 PM4/26/02
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Dear ASP,
today here in Germany something happened that I and everybody else thought
could not happen. A Student who was apparently either kicked out of
highschool or at least denied to take the final exams for what ever reason
came to school today and killed 14 teachers, 2 students and a policeman,
finally himself. I personally am frightened about the way things turn out in
my society today, until today I was able to believe that this happens
somewhere, elsewhere but not in Germany. Apparently this has nothing to do
with strict or no strict weapon laws, this is a problem that comes deep out
of societies soul...

Well, don't know what more to say, but I ask you to be with the 18 families
who lost someone beloved today, to be with the hundreds of students who had
to live through this tragic massacre. Please just pray and be with us,

Bastian

Mingkahuna

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Apr 26, 2002, 12:16:44 PM4/26/02
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We all cry with the people of Germany. You have my prayers.

Buzz

Scott W. Schreiber

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Apr 26, 2002, 12:20:11 PM4/26/02
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Wow that's bad news.
Our sympathies and prayers for the families and people of Germany.

--
Scott W. Schreiber

Ashwani Kohli

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Apr 26, 2002, 12:43:26 PM4/26/02
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Bastian, my prayers go out for those 18 families & the others too who are
suffering from the after shocks of this horror.
Regards
Ash


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Jeff Folloder

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Apr 26, 2002, 1:05:36 PM4/26/02
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Bastian Scherbeck wrote:

> Well, don't know what more to say, but I ask you to be with the 18 families
> who lost someone beloved today, to be with the hundreds of students who had
> to live through this tragic massacre. Please just pray and be with us,

Soulessness knows no political boundaries. My thoughts and prayers are with you
and the families of those who have suffered.

--
Jeff Folloder
"Papa, let that boy dance. It's in him, and it
got to come out." -John Lee Hooker's Mamma


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A.T. Barr Custom Knifemaker

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Apr 26, 2002, 1:52:03 PM4/26/02
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The families of the dead and wounded are in my prayers. I just can't understand
this kind of action.

A.T.

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Jon Tillman

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Apr 26, 2002, 1:48:02 PM4/26/02
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On, Friday 26 April 2002 12:13 pm, Bastian Scherbeck
(noval...@gmx.de) told everyone in alt.smokers.pipes:

> Dear ASP,
> today here in Germany something happened that I and everybody else
> thought could not happen. A Student who was apparently either kicked
> out of highschool or at least denied to take the final exams for
> what ever reason came to school today and killed 14 teachers, 2
> students and a policeman, finally himself. I personally am
> frightened about the way things turn out in my society today, until
> today I was able to believe that this happens somewhere, elsewhere
> but not in Germany. Apparently this has nothing to do with strict or
> no strict weapon laws, this is a problem that comes deep out of
> societies soul...

These are perhaps some of the wisest words I have read concerning this
issue.

> Well, don't know what more to say, but I ask you to be with the 18
> families who lost someone beloved today, to be with the hundreds of
> students who had to live through this tragic massacre. Please just
> pray and be with us,
>
> Bastian

Bastian,
My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, the survivors, and the
whole of the German people in this, their time of grieving.

Jon
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Mike Stafford

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Apr 26, 2002, 2:07:53 PM4/26/02
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We will be praying for the families and other students in the school.
Lack of discipline in controlling anger seems to know no boundaries.

Mike S

pzaring

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Apr 26, 2002, 2:30:05 PM4/26/02
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My thoughts will be with the German people and all will have a special place
in my prayers. God grant you the strength to weather this trial.
Keith T
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Bear

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Apr 26, 2002, 2:45:45 PM4/26/02
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Bastian, I heard this a few hours ago, but was on the road, and couldn't post.
My deepest and heartfelt condolences, both to the families of the victims, and
your countrymen. Tragic and senseless, the mind reels..........
--
Bear Graves
"The Secret of Zen lies in just two words: Not Always So.."
- Shunryu Suzuki


Mark Cicero

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Apr 26, 2002, 2:47:26 PM4/26/02
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Bastian,

I was in Germany not to long ago and spoke with many about the 9/11
tragedy here in the states. I was overwhelmed by how affected the
German people were by this tragedy and very much appreciated the support
and prayers that emanated from your good country.....I know that I speak
for many Americans that are proud to call the German people our dear
friends. Just as you good people prayed and mourned with us, so too we
now pray and mourn with you. I will keep you, the victims, and those
who have suffered a direct loss from this senseless act of violence in
my prayers and meditations.

Peace,

Mark Cicero
Nashville,TN

firedancerflash

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Apr 26, 2002, 3:32:12 PM4/26/02
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Bastian, dear, it hurts me to say this, but as the world gets smaller, so to
speak, it gets easier and easier for dirtbrains to get ideas that they might
never have thought of on their own. I feel for the victims, but I also feel
for you, as this is obviously distressing to you. My prayers will be for
them and for you as well. June Starke Aka. Firedancer

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Bastian Scherbeck

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Apr 26, 2002, 3:32:27 PM4/26/02
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Thanks for all the good wishes you send us so soon. For me, knowing that
there is somebody praying, is wonderful
Thanks again, Bastian


Robert Blair

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Apr 26, 2002, 3:49:47 PM4/26/02
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Bastian:

Prayers and well wishes to the families of the victims of this horrendous
act of a deranged young person. May the German people weather the storm
this may cause.

Cheers,
Bob

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expensive.
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Ian Rastall

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Apr 26, 2002, 3:56:16 PM4/26/02
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On Fri, 26 Apr 2002 18:13:49 +0200, "Bastian Scherbeck"
<noval...@gmx.de> wrote:

>Well, don't know what more to say, but I ask you to be with the 18 families
>who lost someone beloved today, to be with the hundreds of students who had
>to live through this tragic massacre. Please just pray and be with us,

I just heard about this on the news, Bastian. My prayers go out to
them.

Ian
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his pipe into a steaming river of crap. (Terry Freeman)

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Ian Rastall

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Apr 26, 2002, 4:00:40 PM4/26/02
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On Fri, 26 Apr 2002 13:07:53 -0500, Mike Stafford
<a000...@airmail.net> wrote:

>Lack of discipline in controlling anger seems to know no boundaries.

Mike, you're right. Sorry to threadjack, but I see this a lot and I
deal with it myself. People die or end up in prison because they have
no mechanism for dealing with anger. It's true insanity.

I'm not being insensitive, but I'd pray for the boy's soul as well,
and be grateful that most of us have the self-control and conscience
to not do something like that.

Jeff Folloder

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Apr 26, 2002, 4:15:41 PM4/26/02
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Ian Rastall wrote:

> On Fri, 26 Apr 2002 13:07:53 -0500, Mike Stafford
> <a000...@airmail.net> wrote:
>
> >Lack of discipline in controlling anger seems to know no boundaries.
>
> Mike, you're right. Sorry to threadjack, but I see this a lot and I
> deal with it myself. People die or end up in prison because they have
> no mechanism for dealing with anger. It's true insanity.
>
> I'm not being insensitive, but I'd pray for the boy's soul as well,
> and be grateful that most of us have the self-control and conscience
> to not do something like that.

Ian,
You are most certainly *not* threadjacking. Your points are right on and
relevant. When I offered prayers for those who have suffered, I included
the boy's family, too.

--
Jeff Folloder
"Too close for missiles... I'm going to
guns!" - Maverick, Top Gun

Seth Grossman

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Apr 26, 2002, 4:50:57 PM4/26/02
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Bastian-
Thank you for posting.

Most heartfelt condolences to the families and to Germany as they deal with
this tragedy.


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Gerard Montoya

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Apr 26, 2002, 6:04:31 PM4/26/02
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The madness of it all. They are in our prayers.

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David RP Haig

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Apr 26, 2002, 9:25:30 PM4/26/02
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"Bastian Scherbeck" <noval...@gmx.de> wrote in message
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Another sad, sad day for civilization. Good thoughts and prayers to those
in Germany.

Dave


Ben Franklin VI

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Apr 27, 2002, 4:27:42 AM4/27/02
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You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tragic, so senseless, wanton, another wake up call to anger.

Sympathy, empathy, Bastian.

Last Friday my cousin Pam 51 suicided. Another wake up call to anger. Her
happy, upbeat outside concealed the anger inside. Looking back -- we should
have known.

Our thoughts will return to the teachers, students and they will be in our
prayers as will cousin Pam and her family.

Ben


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>Date: 4/26/02 11:13 AM Central Daylight Time
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A.T. Barr Custom Knifemaker

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Apr 27, 2002, 9:23:07 AM4/27/02
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Ben, please don't blame yourself for this. God bless you and your family.

A.T.

Ben Franklin VI wrote:

> Looking back -- we should
> have known.
>

> Ben

Steve Oglesby

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Apr 27, 2002, 10:13:19 AM4/27/02
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On 27 Apr 2002 08:27:42 GMT, Ben Franklin VI wrote:

>Her happy, upbeat outside concealed the anger inside.
>Looking back -- we should have known.

Ben - read the first sentence. She was trying to fool herself as well
as everyone else. Her suicide is not your fault, and no one is to
blame. Remember the good things about her.

You and your family are in my prayers.

Steve


I like to reminisce with people I don't know.

Steve Oglesby

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Apr 27, 2002, 10:16:03 AM4/27/02
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Bastian, it is a horrible and evil thing that has happened. Please let
your countrymen know that we mourn with you, and that you are in our

grace christian

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Apr 27, 2002, 1:22:41 PM4/27/02
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i was down and out. i just read the post. my feelings and prayers are
with all.
this is very disturbing news!

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John Perkowski

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Apr 27, 2002, 1:28:56 PM4/27/02
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Mingkahuna) wrote ...

> We all cry with the people of Germany. You have my prayers.
>
> Buzz

Buzz' comment echoes my thought.

John

[ Joe ]

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Apr 27, 2002, 1:39:39 PM4/27/02
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Very sad & shocking news.
We all feel deep sympathy for friends and family of those deceased.
-Joe

Todd R Jerabek

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Apr 27, 2002, 9:14:48 PM4/27/02
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I am so sorry to hear about this.

You and the students, and families will be in our prayers.

Todd


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