SCHICKEL ISSUES STATEMENT FOLLOWING FLORENCE COMMUNITY TRAGEDIES, INVITES COMMUNITY TO JOIN IN UNITY FOR NIGHT OF PRAYER
FRANKFORT, KY (July 9, 2024) — The following is a statement from Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, following weekend community tragedies.
"This past weekend, our community experienced significant losses, beginning on Saturday morning with the senseless murder of Melissa Parrett, Shane Miller, Hayden Rybicki, and Delaney Eary. Their lives were taken by the hands of a suspect with a troubled past who I believe should have never been out on the streets.
"Parents, family, and friends are also grieving the tragic death of young Jamison Beck. A mom and a dad should never have to bury their children. I am devastated for this family.
"My heart is heavy with the loss of these poor souls, but my faith teaches me they are in the loving arms of the savior. To all who are experiencing grief that words cannot define, I want to offer my thoughts and prayers.
"I invite everyone to join us tonight for a community night of prayer at Crossroads Florence from 6 to 8 p.m. EDT. Let us unite to support one another and remember those we've lost. We must find solace and strength from our faith and community."
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Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, represents the 11th Senate District in northern and central Boone County. He is co-chair of the Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Interim Joint Committees on Judiciary, Banking and Insurance, and Natural Resources and Energy. Finally, Schickel is a Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary liaison member.
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