1bassoon Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 This is my hometown. My brother is at the Middle School, in lock down. My mom called me and barely had any words. I've heard that both the principle and school psychologist were killed, and the vice principle was shot in the foot... :grouphug: I grew up in Monroe. My mom taught at Head O Meadow and Hawley Elementary - I thought she taught at Sandy Hook, but I was mistaken. I'm just sick over this. Sick, and shaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I've been hugging my boys a lot today. Still waiting on more news, as I hear the second gunman is currently in my town, maybe already caught..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 26 dead as of right now. What the h*** is wrong with people today? What have we (general "we" - society) done to our young people that this is becoming "commonplace"? It really makes me angry. My fear is that we're medicating too many people and thinking that we're helping them. When I hear these tragic stories on the news, like the Portland area mall shooting just a few days ago, I'm not interested in the interviews with ex-girlfriends or neighbors. I just want to know what the bloodwork on the shooter shows. http://healthland.time.com/2011/01/07/top-ten-legal-drugs-linked-to-violence/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learningmama Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 What have we (general "we" - society) done to our young people that this is becoming "commonplace"? IMO- violent video games/movies, loss of morals/lack of Christian values, medicating children, drug/alcohol use with young adults, dealing with bullies, major economic issues, broken families... I have no problems with guns... a gun in the wrong hands- that's the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I just read a report that the gunman is 20 years old. Unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Oh God. I want to go and get my babies out of school!!!! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 My fear is that we're medicating too many people and thinking that we're helping them. When I hear these tragic stories on the news, like the Portland area mall shooting just a few days ago, I'm not interested in the interviews with ex-girlfriends or neighbors. I just want to know what the bloodwork on the shooter shows. http://healthland.ti...ed-to-violence/ That would be real interesting information, assuming we are getting the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 My kids were in school on 9/11. I went and picked them up. I needed them to be with me. When I got there, the foyer was filled with parents hustling their kids home. The school completely understood, and did an excellent, calm job of dismissing children, most of whom did not know what had happened. I do remember a father walking out of the school with his older sons who had found out (probably in computer lab). I heard the father say, "They are gone, just gone", when one kid kept talking about Widows on the World restaurant where they had recently dined. The boy kept saying, "What do you mean gone?" like it was a dream. What I am saying is it's not crazy or unusual to want to be with your kids when something horrifying happens. I was 19 and living with my boyfriend(now husband). My dad called me at work and asked to me come home(to their house) for dinner and to just stay the night. And I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 No one in the kindergarten class has been accounted for. I'm afraid he killed all of them. Only three have been taken to hospitals. The triage unit at the school has been dismantled, meaning, there are no more survivors. There's a special place in hell for someone who can point a gun at a kindergartner and pull the trigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 IMO- violent video games/movies, loss of morals/lack of Christian values, medicating children, drug/alcohol use with young adults, dealing with bullies, major economic issues, broken families... I have no problems with guns... a gun in the wrong hands- that's the problem. While I agree with most of your list, I just want to point out that Christians are not the only ones with "values" and "morals." astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Dup. Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 No one in the kindergarten class has been accounted for. I'm afraid he killed all of them. Only three have been taken to hospitals. The triage unit at the school has been dismantled, meaning, there are no more survivors. There's a special place in hell for someone who can point a gun at a kindergartner and pull the trigger. Are these kindergartners included in the 18 dead count? Or could this possibly mean more? :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 No, no words. Just tears. And anger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 No one in the kindergarten class has been accounted for. I'm afraid he killed all of them. Only three have been taken to hospitals. The triage unit at the school has been dismantled, meaning, there are no more survivors. There's a special place in hell for someone who can point a gun at a kindergartner and pull the trigger. My kindergartener is playing Legos upstairs with his brother. They are having a great time. I cannot understand this. I want to vomit just thinking about those innocent little faces, and the parents who have to identify their children. Oh my gosh... :crying: :crying: :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I just can't wrap my head around this. And I'm tired of a tragedy being on the news nearly every morning. :( I cannot imagine what those families are going through right now. I pray those kindergarten babies are safe. That's what they are, babies. How awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redheadmom Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I am so sad just thinking about the parents who have lost their children before Christmas. I can't imagine killing a room full of Kindergarten children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Are these kindergartners included in the 18 dead count? Or could this possibly mean more? :( cnn online saying 18-20 children, close to 30 total, tragically. http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/12/14/shooting-reported-at-connecticut-elementary-school/?hpt=hp_t1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Balaban Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I knew the suspect...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 What is wrong with us! Devastating. Some many parents won't get to hug their little ones today :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I knew the suspect...... :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Breaking news: the gunman's parents found dead at home. In the end, that might be a mercy to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I knew the suspect...... UGH...I'm so sorry!!! yes, he was apparently from Newtown; mom was a teacher at that school. He murdered her at her home this morning. There are just no words. astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 This is so horrifying. :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I knew the suspect...... I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I knew the suspect...... Oh my gosh... I am praying for you as you grapple with this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Dup. Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Breaking news: the gunman's parents found dead at home. In the end, that might be a mercy to them. OMG!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 A.Babalan - I'm so sorry. My sister just brought up a good point - did he have any siblings? I cannot stop crying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Not at home. The father was killed at home in New Jersey. The mother was the Kindergarten teacher and he drove to the school and killed her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Not at home. The father was killed at home in New Jersey. The mother was the Kindergarten teacher and he drove to the school and killed her. And not just her, obviously. People in the office on the way, and presumably, children in her room. Maybe other areas in the school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Not at home. The father was killed at home in New Jersey. The mother was the Kindergarten teacher and he drove to the school and killed her. Oh, dear Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Balaban Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 A.Babalan - I'm so sorry. My sister just brought up a good point - did he have any siblings? I cannot stop crying. If it is the Ryan that I knew he had one younger brother. OMG. I just heard on Facebook that it's NOT the kid that I knew. Seems hard to believe in such a coincidence, but I am praying that it is. Hopefully it is just crossed information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I don't have any words. Just tears. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil' maids in a row Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Thank you all for the updates. I don't have access to TV right now. I am just speechless. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I knew the suspect...... I'm so sorry. Has he had ongoing problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I knew the suspect...... Oh. Wow. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I knew the suspect...... OMG! I am so sorry. How horrifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Just read that shooter's younger brother is being held... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learningmama Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 While I agree with most of your list, I just want to point out that Christians are not the only ones with "values" and "morals." astrid Sorry, don't mean to offend. Tis true there are other peaceful and loving religions/cultures/mindsets in the world. That is why I prefaced my post with IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 This is so horrifying. My children have never gone to school so this might be an ignorant question but, do some schools have metal detectors or locked doors to prevent this? I hope this doesn't come across as insensitive. I'm just curious if schools routinely have security to prevent such tragedies as this. Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 This is so horrifying. My children have never gone to school so this might be an ignorant question but, do some schools have metal detectors or locked doors to prevent this? I hope this doesn't come across as insensitive. I'm just curious if schools routinely have security to prevent such tragedies as this. Elise in NC Beats me. I think you are asking the wrong crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 This is so horrifying. My children have never gone to school so this might be an ignorant question but, do some schools have metal detectors or locked doors to prevent this? I hope this doesn't come across as insensitive. I'm just curious if schools routinely have security to prevent such tragedies as this. Elise in NC Some do but not in an upper middle class elementary school. The schools I have seen with them are in the bad parts of town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil' maids in a row Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 High schools frequently do, but I have never been in an elementary school with metal detectors. Locked doors, Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Balaban Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Just read that shooter's younger brother is being held... Oh, god. :crying: My friend in Newtown said there's only one Lanza in the phone book. ... I think it's him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil' maids in a row Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Our elementary school requires you to go to the office first (all doors with access to kids are locked). The office runs a background check and issues a security tag before they buzz you into the building. It is a newer building though, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Oh, god. :crying: My friend in Newtown said there's only one Lanza in the phone book. ... I think it's him. Oh man. I'm so sorry. Did you know anything about him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 This is my hometown. My brother is at the Middle School, in lock down. My mom called me and barely had any words. I've heard that both the principle and school psychologist were killed, and the vice principle was shot in the foot... :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I finally stopped crying long enough to come here. I just kept looking at my 2 and thinking how blessed that they are right here and I can see they are safe. I just can;'t fathom the sheer terror of being told that your child may be among a list of victims. So many families effected...Looking at a Christmas tree with presents under it for a child that will never come home again...I just can't handle this type of stuff. why???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 A. Balaban ... I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Hugs and prayers for all affected and for the parents here who are waiting to see their kids after school. :crying: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I finally stopped crying long enough to come here. I just kept looking at my 2 and thinking how blessed that they are right here and I can see they are safe. I just can;'t fathom the sheer terror of being told that your child may be among a list of victims. So many families effected...Looking at a Christmas tree with presents under it for a child that will never come home again...I just can't handle this type of stuff. why???? This is what I keep thinking of. Those poor parents. This time of year especially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Balaban Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 News conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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