When I read the story regarding the death of Ryan Quinn (Nov. 14), I felt sympathy for the parents and two girls. I know what it is like to lose a child suddenly. Six years ago my daughter, the mother of two baby girls, was shot and killed. There is nothing worse than having to bury your own child.

However, there is a reason for everything. I immediately had to raise those girls. I had to put my energy into raising them and not ask why it happened or what could I have done to prevent it. I learned that it is not productive or healthy to be full of anger, trying to figure out why things happen.

The Quinns have two girls, and they need to focus on helping them. They have found a church they like; they should put their energy into that and turn to God and let him carry their burden. They need to look ahead at the future with the girls and not set an example of trying to blame someone else.

I hope they don’t think the officer went on duty that night and said, “Let’s see who we can chase tonight.”

Policemen and policewomen are just like everyone else. They have chosen their profession to try to make their communities a better place to live. They deal with death many times in their jobs. It is not easy for any of them.

Beth Heino, Oxford

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