Churches in countries neighboring Ukraine have opened their doors to shelter and aid refugees as the United Nations says over 1 million people have fled since the Russian invasion began.
Churches in countries neighboring Ukraine have opened their doors to shelter and aid refugees as the United Nations says over 1 million people have fled since the Russian invasion began.
The United Nations refugee agency estimated Thursday that 1 million people have fled Ukraine in the last week since the beginning of Russia’s invasion. The estimate comes as both sides have reportedly agreed on a need to establish humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians.
Thursday, June 3, 2021
AUSTIN Family, friends and law enforcement officers honored the life of fallen San Marcos Police Department Officer Justin Putnam on Thursday.
Following a procession from Thomason Funeral Home in San Marcos, hundreds gathered at Shoreline Church in Austin for a public funeral.
“Covid prevented us from having a more timely service,” said Rob Koke, senior pastor at Shoreline Church. “But giving honor and tribute to a selfless sacrifice, to courage, and to a life well lived is never something that should be taken for granted. It is always worth the wait.”
Putnam was killed in the line of duty on April 18, 2020 when he and SMPD officers Franco Stewart and Justin Mueller were responding to a domestic disturbance call at Twin Lake Villas Apartments 2917 Hunter Road.