We experienced a similar type of senseless murder of children 24 years ago at a Greenwood,South Carolina Elementary School where 2 little girls were killed and several children were wounded by a 18 year old that entered the school. He is still on death row await his turn to meet his maker. Today,all schools in our area has,whether it is elementary,middle or high school there is at least 1 armed policeman or sheriff's deputy stationed at each school. I know that all the schools here in Anderson County have buzzers because the doors are locked. I have no idea if these policies are the norm at other schools in different states or not and I'm not sure if these measures would stop a deranged and determined person that is evil personified. So much sadness,, HRP
i have always concidered myself one tough old sob. but last nite i broke down and cried. yes i cried.i cried for the children who wont see christmas or another birthday. i cried for the parents who lost those kids.and i cried for my country. i cant understand what has happenned to people who do this sorta thing.killin someone in a fight or to protect yourself or family is one thing but to go into a crowded school or anyother place and cut loose with a gun. i just dont see how they can do it.im at aloss for words. when i looked at my grandson last nite i could see him laying there in the floor with a hole in him and i started the tears all over again.i just wish i could take everyones pain away but all i can do is pray for them.and now comes the gun control nuts.sorry im gonnna go out in the shop...
Our thoughts and prayers to all of the folks affected, I'm usually not affected by much of what goes on these days but what has taken place in conn.is beyond words for me. Wish I could somehow help.
My daughter called us an hour ago. Her best friend from high school told her that another high school classmate was a Guidance counselor at Sandy Hook Elementary. She started Monday. Rachel was killed...she would have been at the girl's Holiday party in two week. She was 29 or 30 years old. I'm a 62 year old Doctor; have witnessed deaths first-hand and can't stop crying. Bruce/CT
Our broken world is so full of evil. This is perhaps evil of the worst sort. May God have mercy on the souls of all of the victims and may He bring comfort to the families and the first responders, who probably believe that they can know no peace.
I am in Bethel, next town over, my wife knows the school nurse at that school, she splits her time between Sandy Hook elementary and Newtown HS, she was at the high school Friday morning.....she is inconsolable, as are a lot of people in this area. They were just babies...........
Seeing this on TV just before lunch yesterday I really lost my apetite. I forced myself to eat thinking that my oldest Grandson is only a year younger than those kids. Hard to beleive anyone would take out there agressions on someone so young. I was unable to follow the updates the rest of the day as I was in signing papers and finalizing things with the new job I was offered. Hard to think straight after seeing what was shown and talked about. I will be praying for the families of those kids for a long time. Rod
My home is Monroe, CT, not 10 mins away from Newtown, and that's on secondary roads. As soon as I heard the news, I flew over to Stepney Elementary here in town and pulled my daughter out...I was not the first, the signout sheet was 4 pages long. They're starting to release names, and I've already found out that I have several connections to the victims, friends of friends, co-workers, etc. I moved here because I wanted to get away from the shit in nearby Bridgeport, now the devil has shown his face in the next town over. Many of you've said your prayers, say another. If you have any kids, remember what it was like when you saw them scared, how you wanted to protect them? Imagine the parents that wanted to, but couldn't. The killer did his thing in two classrooms...point blank range. This is a wound that will not heal for a long, long, time, and I know that there's a special place in hell for that MF. Peace... Chris
I've been a Connecticut resident all of my life; i have friends who live in or around this town. We are a very small state, it's very close-knit. To say we are shell-shocked is an understatement. I've been at a loss for words since yesterday morning. It just hit home more than this and all I can do is shake my head in shame and disbelief. While I did not lose a family member; everyone in the State of Connecticut is grieving tonight. We are grieving because of this unimaginable horror, for the families, for the victims, and also for the first responders who witnessed the horrific scene they were called upon. The outpouring of support from everyone all over the world for this State, for it's people, and for these innocent families: it is humbling to say the least. Even in the darkest days; I find comfort in the people of this world for their amazing generosity and compassion for complete strangers. Heroes died yesterday and so did innocent little children who went to school that day and we excited about Christmas in the coming days. My heart aches but God will guide way and despite the tremendous loss; the grief of the families of these innocent kids and families will subside and we will help them find their strength again; I am confident of that. We cannot explain why someone would even consider doing something so hateful; I don't think we will ever know...but there is a special place in Hell for people who plan an act upon this type of evil. May God bless the victims & their families, May God bless this state, and May God Bless those who have prayed, continue to pray, and for those who have lent a helping hand one way or the other. We thank you <3 A photo I took from a Vigil in Willimantic, CT this evening
I'm a father of a 2.5 year old boy......I'm sick over what happened to these innocent souls....i also feel bad for family and friends of victims and shooter......horrible..i formerly worked for the MAN and have seen people die...cant imagine this.....my dad who was a crew chief and door gunner in Vietnam, he was in the heaviest of combat and was beside himself when we talked about this yesterday.......hug your kids, your nieces, wife, or anyone else you hold dear
Tonight I watched as the Father of one of the 6 year olds who was killed, Emilee, spoke about her. The poor man was as broken as any human being I have ever seen. They showed her picture and she was such a beautiful little blonde haired angel that I can't imagine anyone wanting to do harm to kids like her. If something ever happened to me, like has happened to those families, I don't think I could go on. Totally senseless. Don
I cannot comprehend or appreciate the grief experienced by the families and friends of those who were killed. I spent the day with my youngest daughter who is seven. Prayers Please For CHILDREN Charlotte Bacon, 2/22/06, female (age 6) Daniel Barden, 9/25/05, male (age 7) Olivia Engel, 7/18/06, female (age 6) Josephine Gay, 12/11/05, female (age 7) Ana M. Marquez-Greene, 04/04/06, female (age 6) Dylan Hockley, 03/08/06, male (age 6) Madeleine F. Hsu, 07/10/06, female (age 6) Catherine V. Hubbard, 06/08/06, female (age 6) Chase Kowalski, 10/31/05, male (age 7) Jesse Lewis, 06/30/06, male (age 6) James Mattioli, 03/22/06, male (age 6) Grace McDonnell, 11/04/05, female (age 7) Emilie Parker, 05/12/06, female (age 6) Jack Pinto, 05/06/06, male (age 6) Noah Pozner, 11/20/06, male (age 6) Caroline Previdi, 09/07/06, female (age 6) Jessica Rekos, 05/10/06, female (age 6) Avielle Richman, 10/17/06, female (age 6) Benjamin Wheeler, 9/12/06, male (age 6) Allison N. Wyatt, 07/03/06, female (age 6) ADULTS Rachel Davino, 7/17/83, female (age 29) Dawn Hochsprung, 06/28/65, female (age 47) Anne Marie Murphy, 07/25/60, female (age 52) Lauren Russeau, 1982, female (age 29) Mary Sherlach, 02/11/56, female (age 56) Victoria Soto, 11/04/85, female (age 27) Jim
This hits incredibly close to home for many reasons. I am in fact a resident of Connecticut and I work as a first responder. I know many of the firefighters that responded to the school personally as well as an emergency dispatcher that works for Newtown. I cannot imagine what they all must being going through. Those affected by this senseless tragedy have been in both my thoughts and prayers these past few days. I pray for them, I pray for the lost and lastly I pray for this nation...
As a funeral director I have laid many children to rest, so while we are praying for the first responders let's not forget the funeral directors and their staffs. They will be working with many funeral professionals worst nightmares at one time. I have contacted Honan Funeral Home in Newtown and offered my funeral coach and my experience as a supplement to their employees and their coach.
Nicely said, and we dont even think about the forgotten, as we go down the chain of people affected by this tragedy. I also commend you for your generous offer to assist the Funeral Home which will be a night mare for them. You are all in my prayers. Larry
Anyone not connected or for whatever reason here is a link to a church and you may veiw services online http://www.church-redeemer.org/about/weekend-services/ Our Pastor remarked we can never fully understand the evil in this world as believers we must remain steadfast in our beliefs and Pray for the families and people connected to this event ....... May God bring healing to those families in Newtown,Conn.
Truly an unspeakable tragedy that has saddened us all. Like the JFK assassination and 9/11, I will always remember where I was the moment I heard the tragic news. Thoughts and prayers go out to all involved.
Thank you so much for the help you offered, I am sure many people on here have said way to go! Much appreciated I am sure, physical help/contact goes a long ways...I am not a prayer but I will do the best I can, as I am sure everyone on the Hamb and the rest of the world will also...
I just can't comprehend why or how someone could do this. What could push a guy that far ?? Those children and families, so innocent. Senseless.
A sensless tragedy. How can some one be so cold to kill. And to kill little kids. Just doesn't make sense. Our thought and prayers are with them all.
Today starts a whole new step in the grieving process: The parents begin laying their babies to rest. Pray that God comfort them; He's crying, too.
This is really a great thing that you are doing.You are truly a good person.The world should be filled with people like you. JimV
Rachel D'Avino was my daughter's high school classmate. Monday was her first day at Sandy Hook Elementary as a Teachers aide. Her boyfriend just asked her parents permission....he was going to propose marriage on Christmas eve. My daughter would have seen them at a New Year's eve party. Wake is Thursday and Funeral on Friday. She was born 1 week before my daughter..just 29. I have no more tears left to cry, I just stare straight ahead Bruce/CT
Seeing that list breaks my heart, ctfordguy I'm so sorry this tragedy has touched your family, Tim Jones
there are some things we can all do to help stop these kinds of horrible things. from simple gun accidents to outright mayhem. they are trigger locks and gun safes. why the mother bought four guns and left them out in the open unsecured was the first step in this horrible event. if you have guns at home and they are not trigger locked and in a safe get up now and secure them now. gun ownership involves responsibility. how many gun related incidents could have been avoided with proper safety in mind. remember you cant legislate common sense.
I have 7yr old twins in first grade this year. I can't imagine what those parents are going through. Thoughts and prayers are with them. I haven't listened to the news since this happened. I can't handle it. Really makes me question what's happening to American society that we end up with all these mass shootings. I truly believe there is a special place in hell for people who harm children.
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