Today is the anniversary of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, Colorado.
I distinctly remember that day. I was nine and living in Iowa at the time. It was just two months before our family's move to Florida.
I had just gotten off the school bus after the last few days of the 4th grade, when I walked into the kitchen and saw my mother. She was watching the small television we had over the counter, and she was visibly upset. I remember seeing the television and seeing some of the images that are synonymous with Columbine even today.
Groups of students running out from the tan brick building, shielded by the SWAT team and police officers. Bloody victims hurling out of broken windows. People crying, news casters solemn.
It was the first time I can remember hearing the terrifying term, "school shooting."
To all of you celebrating "420" today, I challenge you to instead remember the victims of the 10 year anniversary of one of the most indelible marks on American history.
If you want to read more, check out this article by CNN.
5 comments:
Good write and read!
I will never forget that day.
From then on, I never saw a school room as a safe place for my children.I still don't.
I remember that day.
you should see the movie "elephant." it's sort of an unofficial adaptation of the Columbine shooting. makes you really value life and regret the smug comments you may have directly or indirectly made to people in high school. it's a shame how vulnerable individuals believe violence is the only answer :(
Elephant is a great movie!
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