I can only echo what others have said, plus pass on what the cop who took the report of my mugging told me:

The folks who do these kinds of things tend not to lead very nice lives or know very nice people. What goes around will most definitely come around to them, and sooner rather than later.

Whoa! Well Cap, you sure live life on the edge down there in 'Bama, don't you?

I'm sure glad to hear that you and yours are ok and that the only cost was money. In time, that can be replaced.

Good to hear that you saddled up again. Lot's of people who've been through what you have wouldn't even be able to face the front door much less what was on the other side.

They say that heroes are people with uncommon courage. I don't know about that. Uncommon courage is like winning the lottery. It just has to happen one time. Real heroes face life day to day and don't give in to the bad stuff that happens to everyone in life.

You're alive. You did great, so stay courageous and keep flyin'.

Thank you Browncoats. Your kind words of support touch me in a way I can't really describe. I think this experience has changed me. I guess time will tell whether in a positive or negative way. Just an update on the status of the apprehension of this scofflaw. He hit like 5 more businesses after mine and the federal marshalls tracked him to a hotel where he ran over a marshall and they started a massive manhunt with the federal b i and atf agents. They finally caught him this morning. The police showed me a picture but I could not recognize him without his "get up" on. The police are pretty sure this is the guy, so at least the bastard will be put away for a while. The feds and cops don't take kindly to one of their own getting assaulted. After he was caught, I found out the same guy had been wanted for attempted murder and rape charges along with various and sundry other criminal offenses. I feel very lucky to be alive and conversing with you good people.

WOW Captain what an absolutely terrifying experience, I was horrified reading what had happened to you! (it brought tears to my eyes) I am soooo very glad that you survived it. I understand only a little of what you experienced because I was robed at my till at work but no weapon involved. He just hit me in the chest but I understand that slow motion thing you describe. I've been close when mace was used and I don't know how you even managed to breath, that stuff is deadly! I was calm while it all happened (I was foolish and fought back) It didn't hit me until much later then I got the shakes. Maybe since this page was up on your monitor at the time we were watching over you in some special way ((((((((((((captaincdc)))))))))))

Thank the gods you're safe! I have a friend who was in a very similar situation several years ago. She said that although during and right after the whole thing she felt an eerie sort of calm, survival mode, I guess, the experience really started to affect her later on. She did attend therapy and found it very helpful. I hope you have support around you (as well as in cyberspace) to help you deal with the aftermath of such an extreme experience.

Wow! Thank God you are okay. I can only imagine how you must have felt. Those kind of experiences stay with you a life time. I worked 3 years at a crisis center and heard some terrible stories. It helps to talk (or chat about it.)

My prayers are with you.

Thanks everyone. It means a lot, truthfully.

I'm sorry this happened to you!
I hope the police are able to catch this gorram SOB!

Seems to me he's experienced and bold and hopefully he'll slip up and get caught.

Take care. Be safe.

stlouisphile

OMG! As a person who also has stared down the wrong end of a gun in a situation similar to yours, I (and my Shepard) will say a prayer for you. I had never been more terrified in my life, and it truly gave me newfound respect (hope that doesn't sound cliché') for the friends and loved ones I have in my life. If you consider all us 'coats here to be in that special category, then I think I speak for many when I say 'Thank you', and thank God you are safe and with us!

Stay strong and keep flying.

Thanks Shiny. I'm supposed to meet with the detective in the next couple of days. The same gunman has hit about 12 businesses in the metro area in the last week and a half.

I'm so sorry that happened to you, Cap'n DC! At least you made it through that ordeal in one piece. Hope the police catch that ruttin' bastard.