When 5-year-old Austin Haley was tragically shot and killed by a rookie police officer in a freak accident, his parents’ world was shattered. Consumed by grief, anger, and unanswered questions, Jack and Renee Haley faced an unthinkable moment—coming face to face with the man who took their son’s life.

What happened next shocked their community. In the courthouse parking lot, guided by their faith and a vision of Jesus’ words, “Father, forgive them,” they made the decision to extend forgiveness.

In this emotional true story, the Haleys share their journey from devastation to healing, the power of the Holy Spirit in the midst of tragedy, and how forgiveness set them free from carrying the weight alone.

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00:00 – A haunting morning warning
00:17 Fishing trip turns to tragedy
01:01 News that no parent should hear
01:48 The shocking cause of the shooting
02:20 Wrestling with anger and grief
03:29 The fight for justice in a divided town
04:06 The verdict and an unexpected encounter
04:22 Face to face with their son’s killer
04:41 A vision of Jesus and the choice to forgive
05:11 The embrace that changed everything
05:28 Life after tragedy: new children, daily choice to forgive
06:00 Carrying pain, but not alone

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