Honoring the Sandy Hook Victims: 11 Years Later

Thursday marked the 11th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, where 26 students and staff were killed. Memorial services were held, but were expected to remain quiet and private. Lt. Paul Vance, who responded to the scene, described it as one of the worst scenes he had ever witnessed. Sandy Hook Promise, a nonprofit organization born out of the tragedy, continues to work towards gun violence prevention. Grief still remains for the families affected, and advocates are pushing for stronger gun laws. Connecticut has passed two rounds of gun laws, and schools have increased security measures. Despite these efforts, mass shootings continue to occur across the country. Governor Ned Lamont directed flags to be lowered to half-staff in remembrance of the victims.