Return to Chad Pate/Vigil

Rumors are swirling again about Chad Pate and the "City of Florence." We can easily address both of these.

We've recently seen Lt. Pate again being referred to as Sgt. Pate. Has he been demoted? No. Pate is indeed a lieutenant according to the Marine Patrol. The person with whom we spoke could not tell us the exact date of his promotion.

That should clear up any rumors of sudden promotion, then demotion. 

There will be a candlelight vigil in Wilson Park on Monday in memory of the two boating accident victims. We've seen some remarks that those who work for the "City of Florence" are afraid to come? Why?

Even if there were some attempt to block prosecution of certain individuals, the City of Florence has nothing to do with it. The district attorney is a county position. This shows how little many know about local government...and it's sad.

The grand jury is scheduled to meet the morning after the vigil. We have no idea how long testimony will take or if any indictments will be announced until the entire three day session is concluded. 

We can predict that no matter who is indicted, there will be those who disagree with the grand jury's decision. Instead of criticizing in advance, why not pray that those who present the case and then rule on it make the right decisions?

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