Security Guard: God guided me /// UPDATE
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Security Guard: 'God Guided Me And Protected Me'
Jeanne Assam Stopped Gunman At New Life Church
POSTED: 4:46 pm MST December 10, 2007
UPDATED: 5:51 pm MST December 10, 2007
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Jeanne Assam appeared before the news media for the first time Monday and said she "did not think for a minute to run away" when a gunman entered the New Life Church in Colorado Springs and started shooting.
Security guard Jeanne Assam
There was applause as Assam went before reporters and TV cameras saying "God guided me and protected me."
New Life's Senior Pastor Brady Boyd called Assam "a real hero" because Murray "had enough ammunition on him to cause a lot of damage."
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When asked by a reporter if she felt like a hero, Assam said, "I was given the assignment to end this before it go too much worse."
"I give credit to God," she said.
Assam described how the gunman, Matthew Murray, entered the east entrance of the church firing his gun.
"There was chaos," Assam said, as parishioners ran away.
"I saw him coming through the doors" and took cover, Assam said. "I came out of cover and identified myself and engaged him and took him down."
"God was with me," Assam said. "I didn't think for a minute to run away."
Assam has several years of experience in law enforcement and is licensed to carry a weapon. She attends one of the morning services and then volunteers as a guard during another service.
The victims killed in the Colorado Springs shooting were identified Monday as sisters Stephanie Works, 18, and Rachael Works, 16. Their father, David Works, 51, suffered two gunshot wounds -- one to the abdomen and one to the groin -- and was listed in fair condition on Monday. They were shot in the parking lot as they were getting into their van.
"Our concern is for our family that lost two teenage daughters. Our hearts are grieving," said Brady Boyd. "You can imagine, as parents, losing two children while coming to church, just showing up for a worship service, not bothering anyone."
Boyd said Assam was the one who suggested the church beef up its security Sunday following the Arvada shooting, which it did. The pastor credited the security plan and the extra security for preventing further bloodshed.
Boyd said there are 15 to 20 security people at the church. All are volunteers but the only ones armed are those who are licensed to carry weapons.
About 7,000 people were on the church campus at the time of the shooting, said Boyd.
New Life, with about 10,000 members, was founded by the Rev. Ted Haggard, who was dismissed last year after a former male prostitute alleged he had a three-year cash-for-sex relationship with him. Haggard, then the president of the National Association of Evangelicals, admitted committing undisclosed "sexual immorality."
Security Guard: 'God Guided Me And Protected Me'
Jeanne Assam Stopped Gunman At New Life Church
POSTED: 4:46 pm MST December 10, 2007
UPDATED: 5:51 pm MST December 10, 2007
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Jeanne Assam appeared before the news media for the first time Monday and said she "did not think for a minute to run away" when a gunman entered the New Life Church in Colorado Springs and started shooting.
Security guard Jeanne Assam
There was applause as Assam went before reporters and TV cameras saying "God guided me and protected me."
New Life's Senior Pastor Brady Boyd called Assam "a real hero" because Murray "had enough ammunition on him to cause a lot of damage."
Click to learn more...
When asked by a reporter if she felt like a hero, Assam said, "I was given the assignment to end this before it go too much worse."
"I give credit to God," she said.
Assam described how the gunman, Matthew Murray, entered the east entrance of the church firing his gun.
"There was chaos," Assam said, as parishioners ran away.
"I saw him coming through the doors" and took cover, Assam said. "I came out of cover and identified myself and engaged him and took him down."
"God was with me," Assam said. "I didn't think for a minute to run away."
Assam has several years of experience in law enforcement and is licensed to carry a weapon. She attends one of the morning services and then volunteers as a guard during another service.
The victims killed in the Colorado Springs shooting were identified Monday as sisters Stephanie Works, 18, and Rachael Works, 16. Their father, David Works, 51, suffered two gunshot wounds -- one to the abdomen and one to the groin -- and was listed in fair condition on Monday. They were shot in the parking lot as they were getting into their van.
"Our concern is for our family that lost two teenage daughters. Our hearts are grieving," said Brady Boyd. "You can imagine, as parents, losing two children while coming to church, just showing up for a worship service, not bothering anyone."
Boyd said Assam was the one who suggested the church beef up its security Sunday following the Arvada shooting, which it did. The pastor credited the security plan and the extra security for preventing further bloodshed.
Boyd said there are 15 to 20 security people at the church. All are volunteers but the only ones armed are those who are licensed to carry weapons.
About 7,000 people were on the church campus at the time of the shooting, said Boyd.
New Life, with about 10,000 members, was founded by the Rev. Ted Haggard, who was dismissed last year after a former male prostitute alleged he had a three-year cash-for-sex relationship with him. Haggard, then the president of the National Association of Evangelicals, admitted committing undisclosed "sexual immorality."
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A true hero 0 -
Outstanding! 0 -
was it god or the "several years of law enforcement experience" that proected her. [:I]
Either way good for her.0 -
It was God. 0 -
As long as the POS is room temperature.
She saved the taxpayers money.
Glad she's a good shot.0 -
Courage under fire. Outstanding! 0 -
Great answer Allen. And yes lot's of courage. 0 -
was it god or the "several years of law enforcement experience" that proected her
It was God.
WHY didn't God protect the ones that where shot ?0 -
quote:Originally posted by gskyhawk
WHY didn't God protect the ones that where shot ?
Their offerings just weren't quite up to snuff, or they coveted something...0 -
Latest news report I heard described her as a "volunteer security guard"
Must be damned hard to just come out and say "armed citizen"0 -
It's whatever you want it to be gskyhawk. Of course her law enforcement had a played a big role in it. 0 -
they didn't tip the "donation box" enough? [:0]
edit: forgot to use spell checker [B)]
quote:Originally posted by gskyhawk
was it god or the "several years of law enforcement experience" that proected her
It was God.
WHY didn't God protect the ones that where shot ?0 -
quote:Originally posted by Rack Ops
Must be damned hard to just come out and say "armed citizen"
That might give the idea that an armed citizen is a good thing, and God forbid that idea be allowed to circulate in public media.0 -
I'm in love.......what a woman of God 0 -
Glad she came forward. What a true HERO!. 0 -
Psalm 144, v. 1 0 -
1 Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: 0 -
Great job and she should be honored for saving many and praising GOD[:D][8D][:0] 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Rack Ops
Latest news report I heard described her as a "volunteer security guard"
Must be damned hard to just come out and say "armed citizen"
My thoughts exactly when I read the article. They said they had around 20 "volunteer" security guards in that church. Maybe us "gun-nuts" with CCL's should start calling ourselves "volunteer security guards".0 -
She would be an ideal recipient of our nation's Congressional Gold Medal Award for honor. 0 -
I pity the fool that comes in to my church shooting [:D]
Yes I carry to church! Who doesn't?0 -
"Assam was the one who suggested the church beef up its security Sunday following the Arvada shooting, which it did. The pastor credited the security plan and the extra security for preventing further bloodshed."
What moved Miss Assam to increase security on this day.
I will side with this female warrior, it was the voice of God.0 -
Whether it was God or a gut feeling my hat is off to this lady. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by kimi
She would be an ideal recipient of our nation's Congressional Gold Medal Award for honor.
It'll never happen, sad to say. Capitol Hill will distance themselves from this. Approval [by Congress] of the medal for her actions is tantamount to approval of an armed citizenry. Joe0 -
I just hope that PTSD doesn't mess up her life ... 0 -
Unbelievable, fanfrekingtastic. Caught in the act and smoked. Everyone on the planet is in agreement that that this guy got what he deserved.
So, what if he had been arrested insted of killed. Trial, sentenced to the death, appeals, protesters, more appeals, more protesters. Five years later, he may see the chair, but probably not.
Thank you Jeanne for adminastrating quick justice.0 -
quote:Originally posted by 180A
I just hope that PTSD doesn't mess up her life ...
It won't...she has the Lord. He is the One who delivered me...0 -
Amen, Eric, Amen.... 0 -
FWIW, range I belong to has members of a large church that come out on weekends and practice. They believe "The Lord helps those who help themselves." Frankly, appeals to me much more than being a victim. 0 -
Jeanne Assam was on the first 20 minutes of Larry King last night. I was channel surfing and I just caught the last 30 seconds of her interview.
If you can catch a replay of Larry King today it might be an interesting interview.0
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