Hundreds of Canyon Lake residents are in an uproar after a negative Facebook post by a local EMT/paramedic about the murder of right-wing conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk in Utah Wednesday created so much controversy that Comal County’s public information officer, county commissioners, Canyon Lake’s fire chief and the presidents of Emergency Services Districts (ESD) No. 2 and No. 3 were forced to issue statements assuring residents they are taking the matter seriously.
After learning of Kirk’s death, Danielle Marie Meyers posted Wednesday, “Good riddance. Thoughts and prayers to the other guy.”
The backlash to her comments was swift, with many questioning whether the EMT/paramedic could or should be entrusted with the lives of people who live in a predominantly Republican community.
“When will Dept. leaders take this seriously?” one poster asked on Facebook. “She is a cancer and should not be allowed to practice medicine. What’s to stop her from judging someone like me and not performing the necessary life-saving skills needed because of my perceived political views?”
However, many other Canyon Lake residents responded that people like Meyers are being persecuted and fired for simply expressing a different viewpoint that happens to be legally protected free speech.
In a statement issued today, Comal County ESD No. 3 Fire Chief Robert Mikel, ESD No. 3 President Stuart Magloff, and ESD No. 2 President Bob Janusaitis also pushed back, stating that they are not responsible for an employee’s private posts, which are protected under the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights, the collective name of the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
However, they described Meyers’ conduct as “unacceptable” and said they are launching an investigation into the matter.
“While this process is underway, we want to assure the public that we remain steadfast in our commitment to accountability and the highest standards of public service,” they said. “We reaffirm our dedication to maintaining the trust and confidence of our citizens and guests in the Canyon Lake community and will continue to uphold our duty to serve every individual in our community with the utmost dignity and respect.”
ESD No. 3 and ESD No. 2 are better known as Canyon Lake Fire/EMS.
Pct. 1 Commissioner Doug Leeock, who represents the south side of Canyon Lake, said it’s “imperative that the public has faith and trust in the people that are first to respond when called upon.”
Pct. 4 Commissioner Jen Crownover, who represents the north side of the lake, said she is forwarding all messages she receives to Mikel.
“Y’all are being heard,” she said.
ESD No. 2 and ESD No. 3’s joint statement still wasn’t enough for some. Although one poster deemed Mikel one of the best fire chiefs in Texas, another implied that remains to be seen.
“I and several hundred, possibly thousands, expect him to do the right thing,” another responded. “If not, then he should resign.”
In a Dec. 12, 2022 Facebook post by ESD No. 3, Meyers was honored as EMT/Paramedic of the year.
Both Pct. 4 Crownover and Comal County were quick to clarify Meyers’ employment status.
“Comal County does not operate a fire department,” Public Information Officer Cary Zayas said. “Fire and EMS services are provided by independent ESDs throughout the county. ESD employees are not Comal County employees. ESDs are separate government entities. . . We know this situation has created strong feelings, and we’ve heard from many of you. Accurate information and respectful dialogue are how we move forward as a community.”
MyCanyonLake.com reached out to Mikel to ask whether Meyers had been terminated or placed on administrative leave, and to clarify whether she is a firefighter or paramedic, but ESD No. 3 did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
FIRE HER. IMMEDIATELY!!!!
Tolerance and acceptance is the right of any person to express themselves however they chose, through our Constitution.
The death of a Patriot,a Religious Man, a Son,a Father,a Husband. and a innocent Man Deserves more respect,than to be gun down(Murdered) by someone that’s (lmentally incapacitated) with opposing viewpoints..In this case making a knee jerk off the cuff insensitive remark doesn’t make the smell test and should be held accountable. The exposure will be to great to bare..Rest in Peace my Friend
While I disagree with her sentiments, because violence is not an appropriate response to words, someone’s job should not be in jeopardy because of their own speech unless they are calling for violence themselves. This is especially true when it is a government job. Her speech is protected by the First Amendment. I would also say that, from what I know about Charlie Kirk, punishing someone for their speech is the last thing he would want.
It is because of people like her and their freedom of speech without consequences is the reason why Mr. Kirk was killed!! These people need to learn that even though we have the freedom of speech does not mean it doesn’t come with consequences!!
Mr. Kirk certainly experienced the consequences of his own freedom of speech.
Mr. Kirk never celebrated the woes of another. Huge difference there.
Fire her, should not work in a life saving position. I feel sorry for anyone who called for help and received this evil persons assistance.. seems like someone who does not do their job to the best of their ability and is biased, and lacks intelligence. Posting online is red flag number 1. Imagine calling 911 while wearing a CK shirt… you get this lady and she lets you die.
First off, some commenters on here need to get your facts straight (laughable) and instead of “look over there” address the elephant here where she celebrated a very public grotesque assassination of a father and husband in broad daylight in front of thousands of people. Then gave a toss up to the murderer. This is not an “opinion” this is disgusting dehumanization and against any moral compass a first responder shall have especially about a murderous crime. Completely unacceptable and if you are aware of the code of ethics of firefighters or the standards THHS requires of paramedics to be upheld to, you would know that there are several Codes that have been violated even if it was on her social media. Did she also post this while she was on duty? Thats what i’m hearing. Not a very smart one. Accountability is often misconstrued as punishment. Its not. its called accountability for your actions. Furthermore her “cute” little follow up post about after getting called out saying “lol……someone tattled to mommy and daddy” shows no remorse or care or accountability. She must be terminated and Canyon Lake Fire/EMS will hopefully not tarnish the legacy of the department and what it represents.
Anyone who has listened to Charlie Kirk knows that he spoke often in terms that were racist and filled with hatred, bigotry, and condemnation of those who were not white, cisgender men. He was far from being someone to cause such an uprising over someone’s First Amendment right to free speech. Ms. Meyers thoughts on Kirk have nothing to do with her ability to perform her duties as an EMT. No one deserves to be killed because of their right to profess a view that differs from another’s views. Political Violence is never acceptable. No one deserves to be fired from a job for expressing their personal views on a man who was far from a perfect individual, especially on her personal FB page.
You are mistaken and just as Leftist do you are spreading misinformation, hate and propaganda.
Public Trust is necessary and We The People have No Trust in anyone who would condone or support Anyone being assassinated or murdered. Period.
That hater is Done! We will make sure of it.
I listened to Charlie Kirk and I know he never made a racist, bigoted, or hateful statement. You are lying. You have probably never listened to him at all.
This woman’s hateful and insensitive comments have a massive impact on her job because it shows that she doesn’t value life unless that life agrees with her opinions. And around Canyon Lake, that is going to happen often.
Let’s be clear political violence is wrong across the board.
• When Paul Pelosi was attacked, it was condemned by both sides.
• When Minnesota representatives were threatened, it was rightly treated as an attack on democracy.
• When Trump faced assassination attempts, the outrage was enormous and should be.
Those cases prove the point: we should all agree that violence against political leaders or their families is never okay. The standard doesn’t change depending on who the target is.
Now, Charlie Kirk’s assassination is different in scope and impact:
• He wasn’t just a “politician’s spouse” or a random rep — he was one of the most visible conservative leaders in the nation.
• His work mobilized millions of young people, shaped elections, and built a massive grassroots network.
• Killing someone with that kind of national influence isn’t just personal violence — it’s an attack aimed at silencing a whole movement. That’s why the reaction is larger.
Finally, about an EMS worker saying “good riddance”:
• EMS is built on the principle of saving every life, regardless of politics.
• When someone in that profession publicly cheers a political assassination, it erodes trust in the medical system.
• If they’ll celebrate one patient’s death, what confidence can the public have that they’ll treat everyone fairly in an emergency?
• That’s not just unprofessional — it’s dangerous, because it undermines the very oath EMS is supposed to uphold.
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👉 In short: Violence is always wrong. Charlie Kirk’s murder is uniquely impactful because of who he was and what he represented. And for an EMS worker — sworn to preserve life — to celebrate it is a betrayal of their duty and a disgrace to their profession.
It sounds like everyone is passing the buck and leaving the concerned citizens wondering if the ESD Employment agencies will do anything meaningful to promote public trust. Trust has been lost when this passing the buck narrative goes on, especially when we see swift action taking place in other areas such as mouthy teachers and even employees that were insubordinate to customer printing posters for prayer vigils in Office Depot.
Many of my medical service providers are not members of the same political party as me. We have discussed political platforms. So, let’s real here. Medical professionals take an oath to first do no harm. They do not take an oath to a political party. They don’t ask what are your political beliefs before they decide to save a life. As a provider, I had to listen to many about their views but, I had a Code of Ethics I had to follow to make sure they got the therapy services they needed. She practiced her First Amendment Right of which Kirk was so proud to banter, as it suited him. So, it is not about her being able to provide quality of care to you and yours, it is about her sharing her opinion under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. You cannot pick and choose to whom the Bill of Rights apply. This is a civil rights attorney’s dream.
Is it your position that all of the first responders (and countless private sector employees) terminated for their inappropriate comments about George Floyd should be reinstated with back pay for being denied their right to mock his death?
show me an instance in comal county where someone that shared george floyd comments on thier personal account was fired… for instance like how th sue liner openly shared conspiracy theories about how george floyd murder was a staged conspiracy and didnt have to resign???
Public Trust, Ruth.
We have none for this disgraceful person uplifting an assassin. Period.
We The People will see to it this degenerate never has a position in Public Service again.🇺🇸
I don’t understand why all of a sudden a right-wing guy getting clipped is any different than what’s been going on with left-leaning politicians for years… Look at what happened to Nancy pelosi’s husband, look at what happened with the representatives from Minnesota, hell the two guys that tried to assassinate Trump or both registered Republicans…. Based on the reporting this lady isn’t actively calling for some kind of radical Communist revolution so I really don’t understand why some personal comments on her own personal page is drawing this much criticism and outrage…..
Get your facts right……. Ryan Wesley Routh (Florida incident)
Political affiliation: Routh, the man accused of plotting to kill Trump at his Florida golf course on September 15, 2024, was a registered unaffiliated or independent voter in North Carolina.
routh voted for trump in 2016… as we have noticed from the trump trains that have gone through the lake you dont have to be a registered republican to be a republican die hard….
Free speech is a right for everyone but to be in a medical position and be happy/glad someone died is not a right. Her right is to have compassion for all people and make sure they are taken care of to the best of her ability. If I had a Trump shirt on what would her reaction be oh let her die another one gone.