Sad news. Meleanie Hain [shefearsnothing] was killed tonight

[jcabin]

I thought this was a bad joke when the I saw the thread, but then I saw it was patriot who posted it..

Meleanie and I, unfortunately, butted heads more than we rubbed shoulders.
Even though we didn't always agree on things I still think she did something pivotal for our rights here in PA. I don't really know what else to say.

She didn't deserve what happened to her, she was a mother and a friend to many people. I have an odd feeling right now, though I didn't know her personally, it's as though everything just stopped. I can't even imagine what her poor children are going through, I have a deep compassion for them.

I know what it is like to lose a parent too early, it is tragic.

If I can take anything away from this it is to try and not be such a cold bastard all the time, it's regretable, as I was considering sending meleanie a PM a few weeks ago to apologize and try to work things out, but I didn't.

What a shame that is, I lost out I suppose. However this isn't about me.

God bless and god speed to her children.

[Fetus]

I have been sitting here thinking about this since I first woke up at 5:00 -- it seems so unreal .

I didn't even know melanie but i did read her posts . but it seems like I lost a family member .

[SIG-Girl1911]

Im sorry to hear this happened to such a friendly happy person. She will be missed dearly and god bless her and im glad to here her children were not hurt physically.

[truecrimson]

Wow. What can I add that hasn't already been said. Rest in Peace, Meleanie. You and your children are in our thoughts and prayers.

Many of us knew that there were problems for a long time. Many here knew or suspected that their domestic issues were the driving impetus for her interest in guns. Many of us here advised her to leave him and offered her places to stay, and help. This is not in any way to disparage Meleanie, but rather to point out to any and all women in bad domestic situations; you need to get out, get out now. Before it turns into a tragedy.

Meleanie was a great person, mother, activist, advocate, and spokeswoman, and I am proud to say that I knew her. I guess when I get home tonight I'll look through all my saved PMs, and e mails, and reminisce.

[King 5.45]

This morning I got to wake up next to my wife, I got to have another cup of coffee, I got to see the moon still in the morning sky — in short, because of God's grace, I got to live a little more. Meleanie, if you'll forgive the small riff on Trainspotting, chose life, and her husband, unfortunately, did not.

[unclejumbo]

I never met her but we had an extensive PM discussion about gifted children with ADHD. Something we had in common.

She was a bright, articulate woman who cared very much for her children. That was obvious from her posts and messages.

Unfortunately, there will always be those people that are so controlling that death is better than loss. Domestic violence murder/suicides will always be a part of the human condition.

I agree with sentiment that we should not try and counter the vultures out there turning this into a gun control issue. They are not worthy of the effort. I do agree with JayBell in that "he was a law enforcement officer" is all that needs to be said. Even in the most ideal world of the antis where only law enforcement and military have weapons---SHE WOULD HAVE DIED.

It's a sad day. Give your family a hug and remember what is important.

[adymond]

Originally Posted by jcabin

If I can take anything away from this it is to try and not be such a cold bastard all the time, it's regretable, as I was considering sending meleanie a PM a few weeks ago to apologize and try to work things out, but I didn't.

What a shame that is, I lost out I suppose. However this isn't about me.

If I understand Meleanie's religious views I think she would want this to be about all of us and not her. We are each imperfect and none of us a permanent. Our role in life is to grow and learn. We need to be able to connect with each other more. I will try to take away that lesson.

[theshadow]

Originally Posted by ChamberedRound

The anits will try, but it's gonna be hard for them to spin this one when the offender was a LEO.

That will conveniently be overlooked/ omitted and the fact our friend was a victim of domestic abuse will also be glossed over/ ignored, just to further their agenda. And that kills me more than most anything else.

[notenoughguns]

Tragic , that's all I can say . We all will miss her !

[-JD-]

Just so sad! RIP SFN.

My heart goes out to her kids and family.

I'm stunned.