I want to cry and just may. School Shooting in CT

[l00p]

This latest school shooting is gripping and will rip your heart out. I cannot in my mind figure out what would compel somebody to do this. Not just this but any incident like it but jeez, this takes the cake. It reminds me of what happened in Norway and I got sick to the stomach about that too. But this.

So far 18 people are dead after a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. ELEMENTARY School. Here is the story/link. You are about to be sad, real sad.

Horrible.

 

[l00p]

I got the numbers wrong and just read an updated total. 27 are dead, 18 of which are children.

 

[PropositionJoe]

i'm leaving work early to hug my boys.

they're as safe as they can be right now and my heart is still racing over this coverage.

god bless all of those families. my lord.

 

[SunBurntOrange]

"At a loss for words" is such a catch phrase, but how do you speak your feelings about something like this? It is completley unimaginable. And you want to take your anger out on someone or something, but there is nothing there. And sadly, someone else will probably try to one up this guy at some time or another.

 

[l00p]

My niece goes to a Montessori or that type of school (forget exact name or style) and it has security entrances and safety measures. It is not like a prison but even parents have to go through two codes and solid doors to enter. My point is that when I read this I called my Sister and told her that if they ever come across any financial hardship and they could not afford her top notch schooling like they do now I would chip in and pay it.

As an Uncle, just an Uncle, I cannot fathom the immense sorrow and pain I would feel if she were a victim like those today. And their parents? OMG, unreal.

 

[Third Coast]

Four years ago I tragically lost my only son and every time I hear about a child's passing it's like a vise crushing my heart.

After getting over the initial shock of my loss, it took me to a place far away and in many ways, I've remained there. No matter how many people expressed their sincere sorrow and support, I was essentially all alone.

I can still remember how I used to react to these type of events before I lost my son. It was a combination of compassion for the suffering, fear of becoming one of them and gratitude that I couldn't fully comprehend that loss.

Now it's a complete understanding of what these parents are going through. It's almost like an initiation into a secret society where there is no language, because words just skim the surface and can never hope to reach the depth of the feelings.

I remember the first time I tried to describe the profound nature of it all and that's when I realized that it just wasn't possible, no matter how hard I tried. It takes your breath away and you never get it back. Only someone that's been to that place can truly understand.

I humbly give my heart, my tears, my soul to everyone that knows what I know. I am so sorry that you have come to understand this as intimately as I have.

 

[Dionysus]

No words. As a father, a sad heart.

 

[PropositionJoe]

it's been three days and i still got tears in my eyes as i dropped off my kids at daycare this morning.

God bless the families of everyone affected.

 

[WorsterMan]

This event was just soul crushing and mindless to me. I am so deeply saddened and disturbed by this event. On TV it is hard for me, for very long, to watch these completely shattered parents, families, teachers and school officials grieve & deal with the pain of this horrible, horrible crime. The faces of these slain innocent children breaks my heart.

 

[Sip94]

Sorry about your loss Third Coast. I'm the father of a 5 year old and the thought of what went on in the school haunts me. It's pretty much the worst thing I can think of. I'm heartbroken and angry at the same time. The pictures of those sweet kids has brought me to tears several times. What the **** is wrong with us that this should ever happen?