The kids from Sandy Hook should be in middle school today.
The kids that survived are in middle school... still practicing active shooter drills.
The kids that survived are in middle school... still practicing active shooter drills.
Olivia Engel, 6
She was bubbly and smart. She played Tennis and swam. She loved to draw and paint.
She was killed 6 years ago today in her elementary school.
Her parents would like you to donate here in her memory: oliviaengel.org
She was bubbly and smart. She played Tennis and swam. She loved to draw and paint.
She was killed 6 years ago today in her elementary school.
Her parents would like you to donate here in her memory: oliviaengel.org
Rachel D'Avino, 29
She had a Bachelors degree from the University of Hartford, a Master's degree from Post University and she was working on her doctorate. and
6 years ago she was named a hero for protecting and comforting the kids during the massacre. She was also killed.
She had a Bachelors degree from the University of Hartford, a Master's degree from Post University and she was working on her doctorate. and
6 years ago she was named a hero for protecting and comforting the kids during the massacre. She was also killed.
Daniel Barden, 7
He was an “old soul” that would always comfort other kids. He would make sure everyone felt accepted.
You can see more of his story here: whatwoulddanieldo.com/daniels-story/
We lost Daniel that day in school 6 years ago.
He was an “old soul” that would always comfort other kids. He would make sure everyone felt accepted.
You can see more of his story here: whatwoulddanieldo.com/daniels-story/
We lost Daniel that day in school 6 years ago.
Josephine "Joey" Gay, 7
Joey turned 7 just days before her murder.
She loved the color purple, peanuts and Barbie dolls.
Joey turned 7 just days before her murder.
She loved the color purple, peanuts and Barbie dolls.
Dawn Hochsprung, 47
The principal of Sandy Hook.
She was a hero as an educator and became a superhero in the line of fire 6 years ago today.
She’s remembered as an energetic educator.
There is a scholarship fund in her honor here: dawnhochsprungmemorialfund.org/The_Dawn_Hochs…
The principal of Sandy Hook.
She was a hero as an educator and became a superhero in the line of fire 6 years ago today.
She’s remembered as an energetic educator.
There is a scholarship fund in her honor here: dawnhochsprungmemorialfund.org/The_Dawn_Hochs…
Madeleine Hsu, 6
An energetic girl and middle child. She loved to read and was always upbeat.
An energetic girl and middle child. She loved to read and was always upbeat.
James Mattioli, 6
He would sing at the top of his lungs.. he loved sports and would rock a t-shirt and shorts in any weather.
His older sister helped him learn how to read. James would end the days cuddling his mom on the couch.
He would sing at the top of his lungs.. he loved sports and would rock a t-shirt and shorts in any weather.
His older sister helped him learn how to read. James would end the days cuddling his mom on the couch.
AnneMarie Murphy, 52
Another Hero.
She shielded students with her body.
The church was overwhelmed with people that came to pay their respects to Anne.
Another Hero.
She shielded students with her body.
The church was overwhelmed with people that came to pay their respects to Anne.
Jessica Rekos, 6
She only started horseback riding at age 5 but won a blue ribbon in her first and only horse show.
She loved whales.
For Christmas she wanted cowgirl boots and a hat.
Her foundation supports animals just like she did: jessicarekos.org/about/
She only started horseback riding at age 5 but won a blue ribbon in her first and only horse show.
She loved whales.
For Christmas she wanted cowgirl boots and a hat.
Her foundation supports animals just like she did: jessicarekos.org/about/
Avielle Richman, 6
She had just moved to Newtown.
She loved trying new things and had a long list of hobbies. She would also name everything from pets to trees.
She had just moved to Newtown.
She loved trying new things and had a long list of hobbies. She would also name everything from pets to trees.
As I’m writing this necessarily lengthy memorial to those lost 6 years ago today in Newtown.. the kids who CURRENTLY attend SandyHook elementary are being evacuated due to a threat.
6 year olds born after the massacre are hiding in the same school.
6 year olds born after the massacre are hiding in the same school.
Lauren Rousseau, 30
Lauren was a permanent substitute teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary.
Her mother said that the last year of her life was the greatest because had finally landed a permanent job at a school.
There’s a scholarship fund in her name: bridgeport.edu/finaid/graduat…
Lauren was a permanent substitute teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary.
Her mother said that the last year of her life was the greatest because had finally landed a permanent job at a school.
There’s a scholarship fund in her name: bridgeport.edu/finaid/graduat…
Mary Sherlach, 56
The school psychologist who joined AnneMarie in confronting the shooter in the hallway.
She worked long hours if it meant helping people.
There’s a fund in her name to support mental health services for kids: fccfoundation.org/cm/Sandy%20Hoo…
The school psychologist who joined AnneMarie in confronting the shooter in the hallway.
She worked long hours if it meant helping people.
There’s a fund in her name to support mental health services for kids: fccfoundation.org/cm/Sandy%20Hoo…
Victoria Soto, 27
She hid children in the bathroom saving many lives.
She worked hard for her kids and was described by friends and family as goofy.
There’s a memorial fund in her name: vickisotomemorial.com/scholarships/
She hid children in the bathroom saving many lives.
She worked hard for her kids and was described by friends and family as goofy.
There’s a memorial fund in her name: vickisotomemorial.com/scholarships/
Allison Wyatt, 6
She loved to draw.
One of her last drawings was for her first grade teacher Victoria Soto that said "I love you, Love Allie."
She loved to draw.
One of her last drawings was for her first grade teacher Victoria Soto that said "I love you, Love Allie."
Dylan Hockley, 6
His family moved to Newtown from the UK two years prior to the shooting.
He loved the color purple.
The foundation started in his name helps autistic and special needs children: dylanswingsofchange.com
His family moved to Newtown from the UK two years prior to the shooting.
He loved the color purple.
The foundation started in his name helps autistic and special needs children: dylanswingsofchange.com
Jack Pinto, 6
He was a flag football superstar.
He loved the @Giants.
Victor Cruz wrote his name on his cleats.
Here’s Victor Cruz talking about meeting Jack’s family:
He was a flag football superstar.
He loved the @Giants.
Victor Cruz wrote his name on his cleats.
Here’s Victor Cruz talking about meeting Jack’s family:
Noah Pozner, 6
An avid reader. Super smart kid.
His uncle said he would’ve grown up to be a great man.
An avid reader. Super smart kid.
His uncle said he would’ve grown up to be a great man.
Chase Kowalski, 7
His parents found him one day flipping through TV channels and he stopped on the History Channel.
He was an avid runner and took part in the Bethel High summer track program where he ran the 50 meter, 100 meter and 400 meter.
His parents found him one day flipping through TV channels and he stopped on the History Channel.
He was an avid runner and took part in the Bethel High summer track program where he ran the 50 meter, 100 meter and 400 meter.
Ana Marquez-Greene, 6
She loved music and her go-to mode of transportation was dance.
A project named after her supports kids and families dealing with trauma: anagraceproject.org
She loved music and her go-to mode of transportation was dance.
A project named after her supports kids and families dealing with trauma: anagraceproject.org
Catherine Hubbard, 6
She got a stuffed purple mouse as a 2-month-old after a surgery and her love of animals grew from there.
The foundation made in her memory helps build animal sanctuaries: cvhfoundation.org/about
She got a stuffed purple mouse as a 2-month-old after a surgery and her love of animals grew from there.
The foundation made in her memory helps build animal sanctuaries: cvhfoundation.org/about
Benjamin Wheeler, 6
He was described as energetic, quick to laugh and a bit mischievous.
He loved lighthouses. He wanted to grow up and be a lighthouse keeper.
“Ben’s Lighthouse” was founded after his murder to help kids reach their full potential.
benslighthouse.org/programs.php
He was described as energetic, quick to laugh and a bit mischievous.
He loved lighthouses. He wanted to grow up and be a lighthouse keeper.
“Ben’s Lighthouse” was founded after his murder to help kids reach their full potential.
benslighthouse.org/programs.php
Emilie Parker, 6
From the time she was 2-years-old was able to write her name and draw family stick figure portraits.
She would draw way past her bedtime.
A foundation was started to help fund the arts for young people in Emilie’s name: emilieparkerfund.com/?p=91
From the time she was 2-years-old was able to write her name and draw family stick figure portraits.
She would draw way past her bedtime.
A foundation was started to help fund the arts for young people in Emilie’s name: emilieparkerfund.com/?p=91
Charlotte Bacon, 6
Her parents say that she ran to the beat of her own drum.
She was curious and loved her yellow Lab Lily.
There is a scholarship in her name: newtownkindness.org/charlotte-baco…
Her parents say that she ran to the beat of her own drum.
She was curious and loved her yellow Lab Lily.
There is a scholarship in her name: newtownkindness.org/charlotte-baco…
Jesse Lewis, 6
When the gunman’s weapon jammed Jesse yelled at his classmates to run.
6 of his classmates survived because of his bravery.
He was full of light and love.
There’s a foundation that counters the culture of violence in his name: jesselewischooselove.org
When the gunman’s weapon jammed Jesse yelled at his classmates to run.
6 of his classmates survived because of his bravery.
He was full of light and love.
There’s a foundation that counters the culture of violence in his name: jesselewischooselove.org
Grace McDonnell, 7
She loved the beach. She had a secret handshake with her mom.
She loved the color pink and seashells.
She loved the beach. She had a secret handshake with her mom.
She loved the color pink and seashells.
Caroline Previdi, 6
She was always positive and energetic. She did soccer, dance and swim team.
The Caroline Previdi foundation looks to help students who can’t afford to participate in extracurricular activities.
She was always positive and energetic. She did soccer, dance and swim team.
The Caroline Previdi foundation looks to help students who can’t afford to participate in extracurricular activities.
Those are the 26 lives that we lost 6 years ago today in an American Elementary school.
26 people died in that school.. 96 die every single day in America from gun violence... we know their stories but we won’t know the other 70 that share that day of memory.
26 people died in that school.. 96 die every single day in America from gun violence... we know their stories but we won’t know the other 70 that share that day of memory.
We have to do better.
This shouldn’t be possible in a great nation.
We have had 300+ mass shootings in America THIS YEAR.
When the UK experienced a similar shooting as Sandy Hook... they came together and have nearly ended gun violence.
Let’s end gun violence together.💚
This shouldn’t be possible in a great nation.
We have had 300+ mass shootings in America THIS YEAR.
When the UK experienced a similar shooting as Sandy Hook... they came together and have nearly ended gun violence.
Let’s end gun violence together.💚
