Ohio Governor Asks for Prayers

Photo of Randall Smith with two of his three daughters. Photo shared from Facebook.

Photo of Randall Smith with two of his three daughters. Photo shared from Facebook.

Gov. John Kasich has called for prayers for Randall Smith and his family. He is the fifth victim of deadly shootings at military sites in Tennessee.
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Smith has passed, serving on active duty at a Tennessee Reserve Center, announced July 18 by the Navy.

Kuwait-born Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez, is believed to have shot at a recruiting center in Chattanooga on Thursday, then drove several miles away to the Navy and Marine reserve center where he shot and killed four Marines and wounded Smith and two others, according to authorities.

Gov. Kasich said Saturday that the shootings had claimed another victim and Ohio has lost another hero. Calling for prayers for Smith and his family is Kasich’s request.