Vyctorya911 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Please keep my family in your prayers. My cousin, Gary Harp, age 37 was killed last week here in Arkansas. He was driving home and got hit by a drunk driver. The driver did not stop at the scene and was later arrested after an 8 mile chase by police. As it turns out, the driver who hit & killed him was an illegal immigrant. My cousin left behind two young children, a wife and countless family members and friends who dearly loved him. The accused was charged with DUI & Vehicular Homicide. Bail was initially set at 50,000 for the man who did this. However, after contacting our local congreeman, several complaints from family & the community, the judge revoked bail at the request of the D.A. due to the man being a flight risk. I have contacted our senators and congressman who represent Arkansas to encourage them to pass new laws that would deny bail to this who are accused of felonies and here illegally. I pray that not only will justice be served but that new laws coupled with the enforcement of existing immigrataion laws, this will not happen to another innocent family. I guess what hurts the most is that the driver fled. He didn't even bother to stop and try to render aid or call an ambulance. Instead, he ran, risked other people's lives who were in his path, leading police on a chase 8 miles down a busy interstate that ended at this man's home. Plaese don't misunderstand. I have no issue with anyone coming to this country legally. But I do have a major issue with ones who come here illegally, further break our laws, risk the lives of our citizens, take lives and have no regard in general for human life when they choose to drive drunk. It is a very tough time for my family. I am so thankful that my cousin was a godly man, a good christian and will be with our heavenly father eternally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watered Garden Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Well, you sure have my prayers! I'm so sorry for your loss and will pray for your family and for justice to be done. WG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excathedra Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 i'm so sorry. what a tragedy. praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Watered Garden
Well, you sure have my prayers! I'm so sorry for your loss and will pray for your family and for justice to be done.
WG
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excathedra
i'm so sorry. what a tragedy. praying for you and your family.
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