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DannyBoy

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Although not directly pertaining to usna this does relate to being a high school student. After 18 people where murdered (most of them high school students like myself) 5 minutes From were I live has left me in shock. Although I don’t go to Stoneman Douglas, half the students who attend my dual-enrollment school (small public school of 50 students) where previously enrolled there and came to school crying. Ultimately the school board brought in numerous grief counselors to try and help in any way they could. The feeling of seeing ones friends grieve over the loss of their close friends has left me with a heavy heart. On top of that, seeing the face of my father who ran into the building to try and stop the shooter (he’s a SHERIFF’S Deputy) as he came home at 2am ultimately brought it home. He spent his entire day notifying families that their loved ones has died and ultimately came home a broken and sad man. I cannot express how much graditude I have for law enforcement. Thank you to all of those who have helped, in ways big and small. Writing this post is my little way of trying to cope with this horrible tragedy.
 
The terror you could hear in that audio...no student should ever have to face that in school. My thoughts and prayers go out to your community!
 
Although not directly pertaining to usna this does relate to being a high school student. After 18 people where murdered (most of them high school students like myself) 5 minutes From were I live has left me in shock. Although I don’t go to Stoneman Douglas, half the students who attend my dual-enrollment school (small public school of 50 students) where previously enrolled there and came to school crying. Ultimately the school board brought in numerous grief counselors to try and help in any way they could. The feeling of seeing ones friends grieve over the loss of their close friends has left me with a heavy heart. On top of that, seeing the face of my father who ran into the building to try and stop the shooter (he’s a SHERIFF’S Deputy) as he came home at 2am ultimately brought it home. He spent his entire day notifying families that their loved ones has died and ultimately came home a broken and sad man. I cannot express how much graditude I have for law enforcement. Thank you to all of those who have helped, in ways big and small. Writing this post is my little way of trying to cope with this horrible tragedy.
DannyBoy I can't even begin to understand what your community is going through at this time. The senseless loss of life is unimaginable and it is really a scary world to think our children are not even safe at school. I pray and hope that out of this senseless tragedy good will come and we can come together as a country to fix this. The problem is multifaceted and complicated but there has to be things we can do. Please know that the whole country is praying and supporting your community for healing.
 
It really sucks. This unfortunately will be the norm in the USA until Congress acts to curb the NRA and prohibit campaign contributions to political candidates from the NRA.
This may seem like an insensitive comment, but I ran out of thoughts and prayers after Sandy Hook.

USNA, while not my first preference for my DD, has more appeal than ever due to metal detector screening coming into the Yard and the guards at the gate restricting access. She of course will may a brilliant Naval Officer as well.
 
Dannyboy,
I am sending fervent prayers your way. To you, your father, the rest of your family, and your community. May God grant you all strength and peace in this difficult time, and grant our nation the wisdom to work toward a solution to this problem.
 
As someone who lives nearby and goes to Cypress Bay (a similar school in many ways), these past few days have simply been surreal and it really is a reminder of how fragile life is. The best thing we can do is pick ourselves up and work towards meaningful change to prevent these tragedies.
 
Thank you all for the kind words. It means a lot.

Your dad serves, and I salute that. Telling people of a family member’s loss, especially in such circumstances, is a hard and terrible task that takes a toll. Give him the gift of being a “perfect kid” for awhile and not add to his burden. He has been your support and comfort through your tough times - be his now, as a young man on the cusp of adulthood. In giving to him, you will help yourself deal with this grievous event.
 
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