The kind of horrific tragedy that never happens here — the kind we read about from a distance with fascination, sorrow and gratitude that it wasn’t us, the kind that leaves everyone wondering what the world is coming to — has visited Skagit County. Six people are dead, four others are wounded, and thousands are forever touched and changed by the violent events of this week. As a community, it is difficult for us to get our heads and hearts around this much instant emotional trauma.
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