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without a permit; get your permit! It is carrying a concealed weapon, with the
Living Safe then absolutely necessary that those who proper permit.
Fire safety and are carrying know how to use the weapon A security plan and a fire escape plan
that they are carrying. Friendly fire has
where both issues receive equal billing
been a problem in military engagements,
can be developed. We cannot say that
security and I would hate to see a friendly fire certain things will never happen to us.
situation, if it is at all avoidable. Friendly
My heart grieves for what happened at
By Pete Hypes fire is defined as a person shot by someone that small church in Texas. I am never
or all the years that I have been you see something, say something. that is “on your side,” in a matter of surprised by the magnitude of evil. The
writing this column, my primary Securing a building that is not speaking. The person who carries a Bible teaches that evil will one day be put
Ftask has been to emphasize fire occupied or securing your home before concealed weapon and is faced with using away forevermore. Until then, we must
safety. Considering the mass shooting at everyone goes to sleep is a vital piece it has a tremendous responsibility. Let me be sober-minded and vigilant, taking
First Baptist Church, Sutherland Springs to a peaceful rest. Keep in mind, locked make this clear: I am not against people nothing for granted. Make peace with
Texas, I am going to attempt to talk doors do not prevent someone from God by accepting His Son Jesus, then live
about both. I am thankful for all police getting in, but you do want to delay your life in Him without fear.
officers, but they cannot be everywhere entry as much as possible. The types of Obituary
at the instance that they need to be there. locks that you have, especially if they
It is as important to have a security plan are deadbolts, is where fire escape and DAVID LINDSEY SIMMONS Richmond Spine
as it is to have a fire escape plan. The security sometimes come into conflict.
issue is to ensure that you are thinking Deadbolts that are locked with a key can David Lindsey Simmons, 77, of Interventions
of both, as you develop a comprehensive be a problem without a plan. To leave the Cumberland County, Va., passed away
plan, whether in your home, business, key in the deadbolt defeats the purpose on October 31, 2017. He was a native Peyman Nazmi, M.D.
or church. This article will not have all of the security provided, but might allow of Lake Charles, La., graduating from Marc Caligtan, M.D.
the answers, but it is my intent to get you you to get out quicker in a fire. I have Louisiana Tech Univeristy where he
thinking about ways to make your home, seen a couple of cases recently where was a member of the Kappa Sigma
business, or church safer. thieves broke the door, door jamb, and fraternity. David did post graduate • Epidural
studies at the University of Tennessee,
What I have learned the hard way locking system as they entered the home. Chattanooga, and began his chemical steroid Injections
is that you need to have deterrents to Again, your locking system only slows engineering career at the DuPont
crime. The first thing that is helpful, a criminal from getting into your home, Chattanooga Nylon plant. He retired • Neck and back
from a fire and security perspective, is a it does not prevent them from getting in. from the DuPont Kevlar division at the
monitored alarm system. Many will say We have come to the day where it will be Richmond, Va., Spruance plant after spinal injections
that it is important to advertise that your necessary to lock our church doors while 40 years of service.
home, business or church is protected services are taking place. Your church’s David was an active member of RichmondSpinePain.com
by an alarm company. From a security door-locking mechanisms must give the Presbyterian Church as an Elder, (804) 378-1800
perspective, the alarm system only goes people the ability to get out, but must Deacon, Sunday School teacher,
so far. It will tell you where entry was prevent people from getting in. While and choir member and a member of
made and may even track a person’s steps I am talking about doors, let’s address several church and community choirs.
David and his wife Susan retired to
through your property, but it does nothing interior doors. From a fire perspective, it their farm in Cumberland County We take
in the way of identification. Security is better to sleep with your doors closed. where he enjoyed hunting, raising
cameras are a necessary piece of a From a security perspective, it is better to horses, training his bird dog Gator your
comprehensive security plan. Companies sleep with your doors open so that you and sitting on the porch enjoying
are coming up with easily installed and will possibly hear someone trying to get the company of friends and family. smile
affordable camera systems that can in. The sad fact is that there is a much David and family were VA residents
be monitored on a cell phone or other greater chance that someone will attempt of Chester, VA for 18 years. The boys personal
electronic devices. Another necessary to break into your home then there being graduated from Thomas Dale High
item is appropriate lighting. The more a fire in your home. School.
lit up a property is, the less likely that a I will end with a subject that may not be David is survived by his wife,
person will go undetected. Keep in mind, a good ending point, but here goes. One Susan Spangler Simmons, married 55
years (also from Lake Charles, La.);
a great security or fire monitoring system means of security is the people who carry three sons: Glenn Matthew Simmons Metal - Clear - Invisible Braces
are people who pass by and see something a concealed weapon. First, it is against and wife Carolyn of Moseley, Va.;
that does not look right. Remember, if the law to carry a concealed weapon David (Brad) Simmons and wife FREE CONSULTATION
Rhonda of Disputanta, Va.; and Brian
RECENTLY DECEASED Trevor Simmons and wife Katherine
of Potomac, Md. David was the proud
grandpa of five grandchildren: Hannah
ALBIN, Mrs. Marie A., 90, of Chester, widow of William Albin. Simmons Lankford and Russell
ARMSTRONG, Mrs. Doris, 90, of Chesterfield, widow of John Armstrong. Braden Simmons of Arizona; and Sara WB
BARNES, Mrs. Betty M., 78, of Chesterfield, widow of Robert Barnes. Elizabeth Simmons, David Matthew
BOUGHAN, Mr. David Scott, 68, of Chesterfield, husband of Elaine Aldrich Simmons, and Amelia Lindsey ORTHODONTICS
Boughan. Simmons of Maryland. He recently
BROWN, Mrs. Joan Wilkins, 77, of North Chesterfield, widow of Edward E. Brown. welcomed his first great-grandson,
EHRGOTT, Mrs. Sylvia Asbell, 84, of North Chesterfield, wife of Walter Ehrgott. Landon Lankford, of Arizona. David Accept most insurances
is also survived by many cousins in
JONES, Mrs. Nellie I., 91, of Chesterfield, widow of James Robert Jones Sr. the Lake Charles area. Memorial including Medicaid
LANIER, Dr. Daniel Jr., 84, of Chester, a retired Army officer, husband of Kay contributions may be made to the Active-Duty Military
Franklin Lanier. American Cancer Society or the John Discounts & Sibling
MITCHELL, Mr. Wyatt Douglas, 61, of Chesterfield, husband of Kimberly Nikole Randolph Fire Department. Discounts
Welsh Mitchell. The Rev. Dale Brown will officiate Wakeshi Benson, DDS, FADI
MOSELEY, Mr. Chazaray Danilo “Slim,” 28, of North Chesterfield. a “celebration of life” service at the
PRESSWALLA, Dr. Frank Behram, 76, of Chester, husband of Daisy Presswalla. Cumberland Presbyterian Church (804) 454-1888
SHARP, Mrs. Frieda Wiegand, 95, of Chesterfield,widow of Roland Ellis Sharp. in Farmville, Virginia on Saturday, wb-orthodontics.com
SINKS, Mr. Michael Dean, 62, of Chester, a Navy veteran who served during the November 18, 2017 at 1:00PM. 12230 Iron Bridge Road • Suite B
Puckett Funeral Home will be serving
Vietnam War, husband of Anita Minor Sinks. the family. www.puckettfh.com.
WISE, Mr. Christopher Alan, 54, of Chester, husband of Crystal Gardner Wise. Chester, VA 23831
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