umsami Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 We already had a pipe bomb about 10 years ago. I can't believe it...yet I can. I'd "go back to where I came from" but that's Michigan. Family's been here since the 1800s on my Mom's side and the pilgrims on my Dad. I am really shaken by this, because I'm sure he's not the only local who thinks this is a good idea. Thank God for the FBI. https://www.thedailybeast.com/fbi-florida-man-planned-to-shoot-up-local-mosque "Bolatete allegedly told an undercover officer that he planned to climb up the tower of the Islamic Center of Northeast Florida and open fire on its congregants. “So we’ll try… we will try a Christian doing uh terroristic act this time to the Muslims,†he told the officer, according to the complaint. “They doing it all the time.†He told the officer he was willing to die during attack, calling it “suicide by cops.†Bolatete allegedly told the officer he already had a suppressor that wasn’t very “quiet†and that he was looking to buy a new silencer for his rifle because he “might need it,†but did not want to leave a paper trail. Bolatete was quoted as saying he wanted to attach it to his “pistolized AR,†which was also unregistered." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn in FL Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 You were the very first person I thought of as I read this earlier tonight. We live locally... :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutamattatt Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I am SO sorry. This is terrifying - I can understand why you are feeling so shaken by it. Although it doesn't make this situation any better, please know that this person does NOT speak for everyone. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 (edited) :grouphug: :grouphug: Edited December 5, 2017 by Ailaena 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I am so sorry. Fake news is NOT harmless, and neither are people that spread it or legitimize it. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 *hugs* How awful! At least they caught him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMS83 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :crying: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I'm sorry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Thankful the plot was thwarted. I'm so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcrook Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I'm so very sorry to hear this. Sent from my GT-N8013 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: How awful for you to even have to contemplate what might have been. I am so glad they found out about this guys plans and stopped him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Umsami, I am so sorry. How horrible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt. Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Thank God for the FBI, absolutely! I'm so sorry that members of your mosque have to live in fear of those who hate you to the point of murder. It disgusts me that bigots like this walk free to terrorize anyone. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :scared: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Oh,umsami. Mega Hugs. Thank goodness it did not come to fruition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: I'm so glad they caught him before anything happened. :grouphug: The first night we ate with my son's host family in Jordan, they took time to apologize to us for Daesh (ISIS) making sure we knew those idiots do not represent Muslims. They wish they didn't exist as much as we do. Allow me to apologize for these lunatics. They do not represent Christianity and I wish they didn't exist as much as you (collective) do. May they catch the next lunatics before they strike too. Any lunatic, anywhere on this planet. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Oh my goodness! How horrible! How glad I am that they were able to avert a tragedy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :crying: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I'm so very glad they stopped him. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachaheart Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Thank God he was caught! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I'm very sorry - and I'm glad they got him before he actually did something. you are in my prayers that you can feel safe and at peace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 So scary! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm so sorry, umsami. No one should have to worry about something like that happening. It's just awful. :( 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I’m so sorry, that would leave me shaken too. I’m glad it was stopped and everyone is ok! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Hugs to you, umsami, and all kinds of angry faces about this guy. So glad they caught him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Many, many (hugs) Yes, thank God for the FBI! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 (edited) Thanks everybody. I think I'm out of likes, but consider yourself liked. The mosque has a school and the kids all attend Friday prayer with their teachers/class, and then parents get to take them home early. it scares me to think of how many little kids could have been hurt. I think the school has well over 100 kids who attend. Not 100% sure, though. When we had the pipe bomb, the interfaith community was really wonderful. There's an Assemblies of Godish (not sure if they're official) church across the street and they donated big bucks to the reward fund. They've let us use their parking lot for overflow for at least 20 years now. The local Jewish community also donated big to the reward fund. The guy was on the run for like a year or so...but then either killed himself or was killed when they tried to arrest him. (Can't remember exactly.) It's actually a lot more comforting that this guy is in custody. Edited December 5, 2017 by umsami 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Umsami that's terrifying! I'm so glad they caught him but so upset that things like this even happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 umsami: Your comment about the suspect not being the only local who thinks it is a good idea (to cause this violence) scares me. I am very sorry you are feeling scared, shaken, and deeply concerned. My other big concern: what next for him? Yes, thank goodness for the FBI. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: How shocking and awful. I'm so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 (((((Umsami))))) thankful for one more peaceful day. May we only have peaceful days. I just keep praying for more justice, love, and hope. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 How awful and scary, I'm so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I'll add my voice to the others here that I'm so sorry this happened to you and the members of your mosque. Please feel the love and support we have for you and know that for every idiot who feels that way toward you, there are countless more who will stand up to support and defend you. Huge hugs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinevere Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I'm sorry! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw4321 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I am so so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Condessa Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Thank the Lord they caught him first! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Wow, that is so scary! I’m glad they caught him. :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 That was some good work by the FBI! I'm so glad he was caught. :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Oh, my goodness! I am so glad he was caught. When we did the Ramadan fast/Iftar day this summer, I admit I was slightly concerned about violence while we were there. Not from the mosque members, but from some crazy person who has some stupid thing against Muslims. I can't even imagine how it must feel to always have that little fear in the back of your mind every time you go your mosque and then to have that fear absolutely confirmed. I am so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I am so sorry. I cannot imagine the fear.....I'm so glad he was caught, and I hope the local community rallies in ways you don't expect to show their support of your mosque & the Muslim community, and in opposition to such atrocious thoughts from others, in such a way as to make everyone feel safe again. I'm so sorry. :( 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: Glad that they got him before he did anything. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: I’m so glad they caught him ahead of time. I’m saying a prayer that you will feel peace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 ladybugs Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I am so sorry that you have to live in fear of this. Many hugs to you and your family! Please let us know if you can think of a way that we can help you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: I'm glad they caught him. It must be so scary to hear! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrn Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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