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Gerald L.Puckett | 4:25 p.m. June 17, 2009
Although I have not always agree with Brain Cardall on his viewpoints, I always
enjoyed listening to him and his spot on commentaries. What a great gift to the
Salt Lake Community in this man and his family!
I am glad to see him in his forgiveness out reach, this being his best commentary by far. This man and his family have been in my prayers and I will continue to do so knowing that God understands their pain fully as God too lost his son!
Thank you Mr. Cardall and your family, dewdrops from heaven. Gods peace and healing to you!
As a former policeman I know how hard the job is and have all people involved in my prayers. There are alot of families hurting.. I have been there. Peace to all! Sincerely, Methodist, Jerry Puckett
I am glad to see him in his forgiveness out reach, this being his best commentary by far. This man and his family have been in my prayers and I will continue to do so knowing that God understands their pain fully as God too lost his son!
Thank you Mr. Cardall and your family, dewdrops from heaven. Gods peace and healing to you!
As a former policeman I know how hard the job is and have all people involved in my prayers. There are alot of families hurting.. I have been there. Peace to all! Sincerely, Methodist, Jerry Puckett
suzyk | 4:26 p.m. June 17, 2009
Why didn't the medical profession give him something for his bipolar
behavior? It sounds to me he had a lot going for him and was loved and
understood by his family and friends. Our hearts and prayers go out to the
family.
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What? | 6:51 p.m. June 17, 2009
I am sorry for this family's pain. Even so, it is wrong for his father to
compare this young man to the Savior or Joseph Smith. The officer was doing his
job. There is no need for forgiveness. I hope the officer can forgive the
Cardall family for using their connections to drag him through the mud.
RE: Anonymous | 7:04 p.m. June 17, 2009
I couldn't have said it better.....
RE:WHAT? | 8:33 a.m. June 18, 2009
My heart goes out to this family. They have lost a son, father, husband, uncle
and I am sure much more.
However, to compare his suffering and/or experience to that of the Savior's is just weird! Jesus is the Son of God, the only perfect man to walk the earth. His Atoning Sacrifice was essential for all mankind to receive forgivness in this life!
I agree, the Cardall family should not have used their connections in this way!
In the obituary it says he died after being tasered... I would imagine the meds he was on also contributed to his death!
I would not want to be in law enforcement of any kind today... They are damned if they do and damned if they don't!
However, to compare his suffering and/or experience to that of the Savior's is just weird! Jesus is the Son of God, the only perfect man to walk the earth. His Atoning Sacrifice was essential for all mankind to receive forgivness in this life!
I agree, the Cardall family should not have used their connections in this way!
In the obituary it says he died after being tasered... I would imagine the meds he was on also contributed to his death!
I would not want to be in law enforcement of any kind today... They are damned if they do and damned if they don't!
Police saved lives | 9:36 a.m. June 18, 2009
The Cardall family acted with class up until a few days ago...
I know they are grieving and we should let them say whatever they need to...even though alot of it now is ridiculous.
The police potentially saved other innocent people's lives and I commend them for how they acted.
Throwing rocks and running into traffic could have caused an innocent person to swerve and kill themself in the process.
After the emotion, I think the family will realize that this was the "perfect storm" and that no one is really at fault.
I know they are grieving and we should let them say whatever they need to...even though alot of it now is ridiculous.
The police potentially saved other innocent people's lives and I commend them for how they acted.
Throwing rocks and running into traffic could have caused an innocent person to swerve and kill themself in the process.
After the emotion, I think the family will realize that this was the "perfect storm" and that no one is really at fault.
John Pack Lambert | 9:36 a.m. June 18, 2009
The death of Brian Cardall is a true tragedy. However, to compare his death
to that of Jesus Christ is blasphamy. To think that there is a comparison
between what Cardall suffered and crucifiction is either an example of ignorance
or wilfull misunderstanding.
It is definantly sad that this man died. However, the police did not try to kill him. There was no malicious intent. Tasers are not supposed to cause death.
So he is not a martyr, because there was not intent to kill him. It is sad, but sad things happen.
It is definantly sad that this man died. However, the police did not try to kill him. There was no malicious intent. Tasers are not supposed to cause death.
So he is not a martyr, because there was not intent to kill him. It is sad, but sad things happen.
What would be sadder | 9:57 a.m. June 18, 2009
The story would be much worse if a family driving on the road that night swerved
to miss being hit by rocks and killed everybody on board. That would be
sadder.
I know the family grieves but the police did the right thing.
I know the family grieves but the police did the right thing.
Poor Analogy | 10:04 a.m. June 18, 2009
My heart too goes out to everyone involved. I can only imagine how difficult the
untimely loss of a family member is, especially in this way. I also feel badly
for the officers involved and their families.
Unfortunately, I think that Mr. Cardall will later regret is analogy that both Jesus Christ and his son were similarly "treated ill by officers of the law." To me, that crosses the line of appropriate public mourning for a deceased son.
To insinuate that the officers who arrived on the scene had any other intent than to end a potentially dangerous situation peacefully is simply off-base.
Christ was crucified as he was stripped nearly naked, whipped and beaten, and then had nails pounded into his hands, wrists and feet. Mr. Cardall has simply gone too far in even alluding to this analogy. Clearly, one death was an ACCIDENT while the other was quite purposeful. Worse, the intent of the "officers of the law" in the two circumstances couldn't have been more mischaracterized than they were by Mr. Cardall.
Unfortunately, I think that Mr. Cardall will later regret is analogy that both Jesus Christ and his son were similarly "treated ill by officers of the law." To me, that crosses the line of appropriate public mourning for a deceased son.
To insinuate that the officers who arrived on the scene had any other intent than to end a potentially dangerous situation peacefully is simply off-base.
Christ was crucified as he was stripped nearly naked, whipped and beaten, and then had nails pounded into his hands, wrists and feet. Mr. Cardall has simply gone too far in even alluding to this analogy. Clearly, one death was an ACCIDENT while the other was quite purposeful. Worse, the intent of the "officers of the law" in the two circumstances couldn't have been more mischaracterized than they were by Mr. Cardall.
Sorry, but that's a little weird | 10:31 a.m. June 18, 2009
Brother Cardall's comments make me feel a little uncomfortable.
Let them grieve.
I'm just glad we are not grieving another lost life that could have resulted from Brian running through traffic and throwing rocks.
Let's celebrate that fact and thank an officer of the law.
Let them grieve.
I'm just glad we are not grieving another lost life that could have resulted from Brian running through traffic and throwing rocks.
Let's celebrate that fact and thank an officer of the law.
Sad | 10:35 a.m. June 18, 2009
"He lived more adventure than most of us can ever imagine"
Yeah, unfortunately that's true of most mentally ill people. I don't judge them and can't imagine the torture Brian had to deal with fighting that disease.
I have hope that he is now at peace.
Yeah, unfortunately that's true of most mentally ill people. I don't judge them and can't imagine the torture Brian had to deal with fighting that disease.
I have hope that he is now at peace.
To the Cardall family | 3:19 p.m. June 18, 2009
I have suffered the pains of loss myself. I lost a close friend and associate,
who I will not name to protect his privacy.
A few years ago a young man passed away in that area who is very dear to me. When he died, I spoke at his funeral.
I shared the message of the plan of salvation and of forever families. I bore my testimony of these principles and was extraordinarily grateful for the impact this young man had on my life.
The reason Brian's death was particularly poignant for me was because my friend was from the area in which Brian passed.
I have heard Brian's description and I hear many of my friend's qualities too. Both men of God. Both returned missionaries. Both seeking college degrees.
Both are on the other side of the veil now. I like to focus on what brings me comfort in such moments as this. The thing that comforts me, and I hope comforts you, is the knowledge that perhaps Heavenly Father called Brian home to assist and bless my friend.
God bless the Cardalls, to have the strength and faith to endure this horrible accident.
A few years ago a young man passed away in that area who is very dear to me. When he died, I spoke at his funeral.
I shared the message of the plan of salvation and of forever families. I bore my testimony of these principles and was extraordinarily grateful for the impact this young man had on my life.
The reason Brian's death was particularly poignant for me was because my friend was from the area in which Brian passed.
I have heard Brian's description and I hear many of my friend's qualities too. Both men of God. Both returned missionaries. Both seeking college degrees.
Both are on the other side of the veil now. I like to focus on what brings me comfort in such moments as this. The thing that comforts me, and I hope comforts you, is the knowledge that perhaps Heavenly Father called Brian home to assist and bless my friend.
God bless the Cardalls, to have the strength and faith to endure this horrible accident.
Re: What? | 3:39 p.m. June 18, 2009
My sister was killed in an accident some years ago, and I found that it was very
difficult but important to forgive the person at fault, even though it was
unintentional. Unintentional acts still need forgiveness for both parties to
heal.
anonymous | 1:37 p.m. June 20, 2009
if the media would give privacy in a very private setting (Brian's funeral)
then this very appropriate reference would not have been blown out of proportion
and blasted all over the media. It was beautifully said and to those it was
meant for (family and friends) we understood it. He was not comparing Brian to
the Savior, he was pleading with all of us to forgive as the Savior did to those
who took his life. So don't judge until you have been in the shoes of
those who attended because we love Brian, not because we wanted to create a
sensational story out of a very private and sacred moment. It is extremely
offensive.
Anonymous | 3:22 p.m. Oct. 21, 2009
"The death of Brian Cardall is a true tragedy. However, to compare his
death to that of Jesus Christ is blasphamy. To think that there is a comparison
between what Cardall suffered and crucifiction is either an example of ignorance
or wilfull misunderstanding."
I have to agree with this statement. Though he was not purposefully endagering anyone at the time, his wife was frantic and terrified for the safety of herself, her child and him as well as the people on the road from his reckless behavior. The police did what they must in order to stabilize the dangers he was putting everyone else in. Comparing him to Christ is a very very sad form of denial.
I have to agree with this statement. Though he was not purposefully endagering anyone at the time, his wife was frantic and terrified for the safety of herself, her child and him as well as the people on the road from his reckless behavior. The police did what they must in order to stabilize the dangers he was putting everyone else in. Comparing him to Christ is a very very sad form of denial.
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Working as an ER doc, I see day in and day out people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or just heavily intoxicated with alcohol or drugs. When there is any sort of psychotic break or exacerbation of their illness and they start doing thing as Mr Cardall was (running naked down a highway), they need to be restrained not only for police and medical personnel safety, but more importantly for their own safety. It often takes multiple doses of tranquilizing medications or sometimes multiple doses of electricity with a tazer. Unfortunately, while trying to help people, there are sad, sad side effects to these treatments.
I wish the Cardall family the best, and I also wish the best for the officers who put their lives in danger trying to help him!