Parkland shooting, 5 years later: “It is really important to remember that no matter how many ‘good things’ have come out of the aftermath, no one is ever the same again. No one loses that pain.”
Some family projects have a political bent, but most don’t. Overall, millions of dollars have been raised.After losing their 14-year-old daughter Alyssa, Ilan and Lori Alhadeff began their foundation, Make Our Schools Safe. It advocates in state legislatures for “Alyssa's Law,” which requires that teachers receive panic buttons tied directly to law enforcement. The law has been enacted in Florida, New York and New Jersey, and it is being considered federally and in several states.
“ was Scott’s magic place,” said his mother, Linda Beigel Schulman. “He could be a kid. He could be whoever he wanted to be.” The fund provides college scholarships to swimmers and divers in South Florida and at Indianapolis University, where Nick Dworet planned to compete. It organizes training days for swimmers, works with the Special Olympics and offers swimming lessons for underprivileged children.
“Aaron had a knack for putting others at ease. His presence, jovial smile and humor made him a person others sought to be around,” she wrote.Fred and Jennifer Guttenberg started Orange Ribbons for Jaime in honor of their 14-year-old daughter who loved dance and dogs and planned to become a pediatric physical therapist. The name comes from the thousands of orange ribbons her dance troupe made after Jaime's murder — orange was her color.
“I can't see myself doing the political activist thing indefinitely,” said Guttenberg, who has become a national spokesman for stronger gun laws. “But honoring my daughter and ensuring that this country remembers who she was and why she mattered is something I'll never stop doing.”Athletic director and wrestling coach Chris Hixon died a hero — the first person who tried to stop the shooter.
Abby Hoyer is the sister of Luke Hoyer, who was killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School“I've always liked sports as a way to help kids as a mini life lesson," Tom Hoyer said. “The fact that Luke played sports and knew that these kids couldn't go into these programs, it seemed like a good fit and the right thing to do.”Cara Loughran adored all things Irish. The 14-year-old, who performed Irish dance, was set to appear in a St.
The foundation provides scholarships to Girl Scouts, nursing students and students in science, technology, math and the arts. There have also been scholarships for Stoneman Douglas grads, even to some who simply demonstrated kindness. The foundation also hosts a ceremony for South Florida Girl Scouts who have received their Silver Award — the highest rank a middle schooler can achieve — and supports projects where Gina volunteered, including groups that help children with special needs.
As we approach the 5th anniversary of the deadly Parkland school shooting, Jackie Nespral sat down with Manuel Oliver, father of Joaquin Oliver, to discuss how he is honoring his son's legacy. “It is not only school shootings we need to pay attention to — that is a very selfish way to see it. This is beyond school shootings,” she said.After Ryan Petty's 14-year-old daughter Alaina was murdered, he was appointed to the state commission that investigated why the shooting happened and how it could have been prevented.
Alaina did volunteer work through her church, including cleanup after 2017's Hurricane Irma, and took part in the ROTC. She loved watching crime shows on TV, Spanish music and her dogs, and she wanted to be a mom. “It gives within a second something ... that could even the playing field,” said Pollack, who spoke at the 2020 Republican National Convention. Still, he doesn't think Parkland's deputy, who is facing criminal charges for his inaction, would have gone in with a vest and rifle, calling him an obscenity.
Visitors to Helena's section are greeted by a monument featuring a smiling portrait of her and a dedication to those who died in the shooting. Their names are engraved on the back. The garden features benches for meditating, a small stone labyrinth, or maze, various flowers and 17 bamboo trees. People use the area to do yoga, exercise, read or relax.
Parkland parents give their final thoughts on the sentencing of the school shooter to life in prison, and discuss what comes next.
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