On the Other Side of the Bridge (2014)
On the Other Side of the Bridge
“The bullet penetrated her chest wall, damaged her left lung and pierced the aorta, causing massive blood loss. He went into other details, but Lonnie was too numb to listen. All he knew was that his mother was dead. Beyond that, nothing mattered. The nurse told them they could view the body if they wished, which everyone agreed they wanted to do.
Detective Campbell informed them that the news media was aware of the shooting and had been waiting outside the hospital to hear from the family, but ...they weren’t under any obligation to speak to them. After that, he and Officer Zúñiga left.
The chaplain shared words of sympathy and led them in a prayer. Then he and the nurse took Lonnie and his family to the viewing room, which was similar to the room they had been in, with a couch and chairs. A glass panel, like those found in museum displays, allowed them to see into the next room, where Lonnie’s mother’s body lay on a gurney. She was encased in a white plastic bag, zipped up to her neck, leaving only her face exposed.MoreLess
Detective Campbell informed them that the news media was aware of the shooting and had been waiting outside the hospital to hear from the family, but ...they weren’t under any obligation to speak to them. After that, he and Officer Zúñiga left.
The chaplain shared words of sympathy and led them in a prayer. Then he and the nurse took Lonnie and his family to the viewing room, which was similar to the room they had been in, with a couch and chairs. A glass panel, like those found in museum displays, allowed them to see into the next room, where Lonnie’s mother’s body lay on a gurney. She was encased in a white plastic bag, zipped up to her neck, leaving only her face exposed.MoreLess
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