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gun-control2 years ago•1 min saved

"Reflecting on 11 Years: Honoring the Victims of the Sandy Hook Tragedy"

Lawmakers, including Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and members of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, marked the 11th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on Capitol Hill. The shooting, which took place on December 14, 2012, resulted in the deaths of 20 children and six adults. The families and survivors continue to advocate for gun control measures such as safe storage, background checks, and an assault weapons ban, emphasizing the need to prevent further gun violence. While some progress has been made, lawmakers acknowledge that more needs to be done to protect children and communities.

via WPVI-TV|

#anniversary #gun-control #gun-violence-prevention-task-force

tragedy2 years ago•4 min saved

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.

via Eyewitness News 3|

#grief #gun-violence-prevention #memorial-services