Category: First Responders

Holiday Tragedies

“While Kalispell sits surrounded by beautiful mountains and pristine water, a harshness exists in our midst as tragedy occurs regularly, and at times brutally.” -Chaplain Drew Buckner While sitting in my office yesterday, I was somewhat startled to hear responders dispatched to a homicide. Besides the fact that we still live in a smaller community, … Read More

6 Injured in 3 Vehicle Crash

When an experienced responder calls me on a Saturday to inform me of a REALLY bad motor vehicle accident, I know that I should assess my immediate plans in light of needing to go to the emergency room. He mentions that the hospital chaplains might already be involved, but he wants me to know just … Read More

Fire at St. Matthew’s Church

I was unavailable to help on Sunday during the fire, but I arrived at the church building around 8:00 a.m. the morning after. My hope was to visit with the priest as he would likely feel its impact in a significant way. Upon arriving, community leaders who are a part of the congregation were visiting … Read More

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