A police officer shot a man armed with a sword on Saturday night in the 1100 block of Washington Avenue in Kansas City, Kan.
According to a Kansas City, Kan., Police Department spokesman, officers went to the address after receiving a complaint of an armed disturbance around 10 p.m.
They found a man in his 50s armed with a sword. When a police officer gave verbal commands to drop the sword, the suspect refused, the spokesman said.
The suspect charged at the officer and the officer shot the suspect, the police spokesman said. The suspect died from his injuries at the scene, according to the spokesman.
The name of the suspect is being withheld pending family notification. Police said the officer was not injured during the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.
Homer Collier, Kansas City, Kan., a veteran of the Korean War, saluted the flag at the annual Veterans Day commemoration Nov. 8 at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) by Mary Rupert
Coming home from the Persian Gulf War, William Cheyne Worley went through the worst of experiences, ending finally in homelessness. Now he uses his experiences to help other veterans.
Overcoming challenges after returning to civilian life, Worley described his experiences to an audience Saturday, Nov. 8, at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration event.
Worley, a Desert Storm veteran, talked about the difficulties he experienced trying to re-enter civilian life.
Readjustments to family life, dealing with bureaucracy in receiving veterans’ services, and even homelessness were some of the situations he experienced, he said. Now he finds fulfillment in helping other veterans.
Currently an assistant to U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-3rd Dist., for veterans’ matters, he started as an assistant to U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore for veterans’ matters. Twelve years ago he became an unpaid intern there, followed by a paid position.
Worley praised U.S. military veterans on the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I, which began in July 1914. Buddy poppies, a symbol of those who died in wars, originating in the Flanders battle in World War I, were distributed at the door.
Armistice Day, the earlier name for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, commemorated the armistice after the Meuse-Argonne offensive in 1918 in World War I, when there were more than 170,000 casualties. The battle was the turning point of the war. A total of more than 9 million soldiers from different nations died in World War I.
“Their sacrifice has earned the freedom and liberty we enjoy,” Worley said about all U.S. military veterans. “Today we honor their sacrifice for all they’ve done for the country.”
The Veterans Day event was held at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, 6723 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
Major Beverly Best, director of the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, announced a grant program that includes supportive services for veterans and their families in Wyandotte County. It will link them to veterans benefits and housing.
“We deeply appreciate the way you served our country,” the event chair, Barbara Newby, told the veterans attending the event.
The program included music by the Piper High School Music in Motion group, a drill team presentation by the Washington High School Air Force Junior ROTC Armed Exhibition Drill Team, presentation of the colors by the VFW Post 6401, music by the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department Bagpipers, and refreshments.
Monetary donations were awarded to the Piper Music in Motion, Washington High School Air Force Junior ROTC and Salvation Army.
The public officials attending this event included State Sen. Pat Pettey, D-6th Dist., and Election Commissioner Bruce Newby.
The Veterans Day Commemoration was sponsored by the Kansas City, Kan., Women’s Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Salvation Army, Kansas City, Kan., Convention and Visitors Bureau, Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, VFW Post 6401 and Auxiliaries and Wyandotte County Museum. William Cheyne Worley described his experiences in re-entering civilian life to an audience Saturday, Nov. 8, at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration event. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) The colors were posted by VFW Post No. 6401 at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day celebration Nov. 8 at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) The Washington High School Air Force Junior ROTC Armed Exhibition Drill Team performed a drill Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) Barbara Newby, event chair, saluted the flag at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration Nov. 8 at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) The Piper High School Music in Motion group, directed by Shelly Cole, performed the national anthem and “God Bless America” at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration Nov. 8 at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) The Kansas City, Kan., Police Department Bagpipers participated in the presentation of the colors, and also performed “Amazing Grace,” at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration Nov. 8 at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) Amy Falk, past president of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce, gave the welcome at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration Nov. 8 at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) Major Beverly Best, director of the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village in Kansas City, Kan., announced a program to benefit veterans and their families at the annual Veterans Day commemoration Nov. 8. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) Major Timothy Best, director of the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, offered the invocation at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration Nov. 8. (Staff photo) Linda Lewis and Therese Bysel staffed a refreshment table at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration Nov. 8 at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) The Washington High School Air Force Junior ROTC Armed Exhibition Drill Team performed a drill Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) The Washington High School Air Force Junior ROTC Armed Exhibition Drill Team performed a drill Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) The Piper High School Music in Motion group, directed by Shelly Cole, performed the national anthem and “God Bless America” at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration Nov. 8 at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) The Piper High School Music in Motion group, directed by Shelly Cole, performed the national anthem and “God Bless America” at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration Nov. 8 at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) The Piper High School Music in Motion group, directed by Shelly Cole, performed the national anthem and “God Bless America” at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration Nov. 8 at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) The Piper High School Music in Motion group, directed by Shelly Cole, performed the national anthem and “God Bless America” at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration Nov. 8 at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) The Piper High School Music in Motion group, directed by Shelly Cole, performed the national anthem and “God Bless America” at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration Nov. 8 at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) The Piper High School Music in Motion group, directed by Shelly Cole, performed the national anthem and “God Bless America” at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration Nov. 8 at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) The Piper High School Music in Motion group, directed by Shelly Cole, performed the national anthem and “God Bless America” at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration Nov. 8 at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) The Kansas City, Kan., Police Department Bagpipers participated in the presentation of the colors, and also performed “Amazing Grace,” at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration Nov. 8 at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) The Wyandotte County Museum sponsored a display of World War II and Korean War photos at the annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day commemoration Nov. 8 at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kan. The displays included information about a World War II bomber plant in Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo)
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 2203 Parallel, will hold a fall dinner from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, in the Family Center. There will be a turkey dinner with the trimmings. There also is a fundraiser planned.
“Scripture Study, Bible Sharing and Reflection, Lectio and Journaling,” a regular weekly series facilitated by pastoral minister, Heather Neds, is offered at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. This weekly Bible study group is based on the upcoming scripture readings from the Common Lectionary. There will be time for reflection, sharing and journaling. Call 913-906-8990 to register.
Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will offer “Holy Woman, The Salvadoran Martyrs,” presented by Sister Loretta McGuire, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. Call 913-906-8990 to register.
Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, is planning its Second Sunday potluck dinner immediately following the 10:30 a.m. morning worship service Nov. 9 in the dining room-gym area. Open Door is holding a raggedy doll ministry Christmas project workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evenings, Nov. 18 and Dec. 2, in Room 128. The craft day and raggedy doll workshop will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, in the Open Door dining room. No sewing experience is necessary to make a doll. For information on materials to bring, contact Open Door, 913-334-7777.
Veterans, family members and friends are invited to attend a flag-raising ceremony and tribute at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, m. at the Veterans Memorial at Resurrection Cemetery, 83rd and Quivira Road., Lenexa, Kan. The American Legion Band will provide a patriotic musical prelude at 1:30 p.m. The brief ceremony will include the flag-raising, patriotic music, a tribute to veterans, prayer, a 21-gun salute and playing of taps. American Legion Post 370 will be the color guard. Small flags will be available for gravesite decorations. Chaplain, Lt. Col. James E. Ludwikoski will pay tribute to veterans during the program. Father Ludwikoski is pastor of Good Shepherd Parish, Shawnee, Kan. The Veterans Memorial at Resurrection Cemetery features monuments and flags representing the five branches of the Armed Forces and the Merchant Marines. Family members and friends can remember and honor veterans by arranging to have their names engraved on the granite walls adjoining the monuments. Adjacent to the memorial is a section dedicated for burial of veterans and their spouses.
The StoreHouse at Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., will be open at 6 p.m. Nov. 19. The StoreHouse includes a clothing and food pantry. Stony Point is planning an all-church Thanksgiving dinner at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, in the Cole Activity Center. Families will bring a side dish or dessert.
The Rev. Jennifer Thomas, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in the Westport community of Kansas City, Mo., will be the guest clergywoman at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St.
