Comments on: Ethiopian store owner in Florida killed in front of his wife

By: sirak

sirak — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:48:44 +0000

what a sad story, i know Hagose and he was a good hard working guy, for him to die this way is a sad story to all of us ethiopians hear in jacksonville, may god grant him the place in heaven, and strength to the familly.

By: Tsegai, from Tampa, Fl

Tsegai, from Tampa, Fl — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:57:37 +0000

I just heard this shocking news late, on Sunday May 31st. It is extremely sad, that an innocent hard working has person fallen in such a way. I really felt the pain. I myself used to own a sore, in almost similar area. Due to such fear I had to close my store. This could happen to anyone. It just does not make sense. My condolence goes to victim’s wife, his children and his extended family back home in Ethiopia.

By: Dashu

Dashu — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:55:12 +0000

This senseless killing of store owners and other innocent civilians must come to an end.There is something wrong with gun laws in this country.I feel personal pain ’cause few weeks ago,some one working at my sister’s store was gunned down.This is not fair.This country must wake up to end such senseless killings.It is outrageous that people can’t feel safe on the streets of America.

By: Mamo

Mamo — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:32:21 +0000

Rest in peace!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 27 May 2009 10:03:18 +0000

tsinatu ystachu

By: Ethiopia

Ethiopia — Wed, 27 May 2009 03:42:09 +0000

Rest in peace brother! And may God give strength to the family.

By: koster

koster — Wed, 27 May 2009 03:34:55 +0000

The American Dream shattered.

By: Assta B. Gettu

Assta B. Gettu — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:10:32 +0000

To the wife whose Ethiopian husband was gun downed in front of her eyes, the memory of such untimely death of her flesh will remain for a long time to come; however, if such incident has happened at home, she can easily forget the incident because she will be surrounded by her own people who know how to comfort a broken heart in the language she can understand more clearly than in a foreign language. In a foreign country, especially in America, what some people would say to you, what ever problem you may have, is: “Take it easy” (bekelalu wisedew). In reality, one cannot take such a devastating sorrow easily.

My advice to all Ethiopians in the diaspora is: “Go homeward, angels!”

By: Gabra

Gabra — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:57:28 +0000

What a sad story!!! My family’s heart goes out to his beloved family and friends!!!

May His Soul Rest In Peace with The Good Lord!!!!!!!