My heart goes out to the families of these students shot dead at the hands of a 19-year-old who was able to buy legally a AR-15 semi-automatic machine gun and blast his way into this school

As you read the stories of students killed, I would like you to take note of your own children and I think when you do you will see they really aren't much older or younger than your own. Those who were killed started off their day thought to be just a normal day until their loved ones received word about the school shooting. While there were parents who were able to embrace their scared and traumatized children, countless others saw their lifeless remains just prior to the body bag being zipped shut.

These kids were killed with a 19-year-old was able to legally buy a AR-15 semiautomatic machine gun and blast his way into this school. I'm dedicating this blog to the children killed and the families who miss them. While so many still believe in the sanctity of the AR-15, I stand on my opinion that this weapon of mass destruction with its capacity to quickly become a semi-automatic machine gun needs to be banned just as it was banned by President Ronald Reagon. Please read each of their stories

Alyssa Alhadeff, 14

Alyssa wanted to become a lawyer as well as a professional soccer player, according to her mother Lori, who attended a vigil for victims on Thursday.

She was a member of the school’s Parkland Soccer Club, who honored her in a Facebook post.\

Scott Beigel, 35

Geography Teacher and Cross Country Coach.According to the Sun-Sentinel, Beigel was shot and killed when he unlocked his classroom door in order to allow students to take refuge from the gunman. He was mortally wounded while trying to re-lock the door.

Martin Duque Anguiano, 14

According to the Sun-Sentinel, Miguel also paid tribute to his brother on Instagram, stating, “Words can not describe my pain. I love brother Martin you’ll be missed buddy. I know you’re in a better place. Duques forever man I love you junior!!! R.I.P Martin Duque!”

Nicholas Dworet, 17
Nicholas was a swimmer at the school who had committed to competing at the college level at the University of Indianapolis at the beginning of February.His brother, Alexander, was grazed by a bullet in the back of his head

Aaron Feis, 37

Assistant Football Coach, and Security Guard, Feis died while using his body to shield students from bullets as the gunman opened fire.

Jaime Guttenberg, 14

“My heart is broken. Yesterday, JennGuttenberg was a dancer who was described as the “life of the party” during a statement made by her father, Fred, at a candlelight vigil on Thursday.ifer Bloom Guttenberg and I lost our baby girl to a violent shooting at her school. We lost our daughter and my son Jesse Guttenberg lost his sister. I am broken as I write this trying to figure out how my family get's through this,” Fred wrote in a Facebook post that was also made on Thursday.

Christopher Hixon, 49

Athletic Director, Wrestling Coach and Security Specialist. Hixon came from a family with an extensive background in the military and served in the U.S. Navy. He also was a huge influence on the school’s wrestling team and was killed while patrolling the school’s campus as part of his job as the security specialist.

Luke Hoyer, 15

Luke was described as a “good kid” who “never got in trouble” by his grandparents, who live in South Carolina.


His uncle, Toni Brownlee, also posted about his death on Facebook: “This has devastated our family and we’re all in shock and disbelief. Our hearts are broken. Luke was a beautiful human being and greatly loved.”

Cara Loughran, 14“

This morning, I had to tell my 8-year-old daughters that their sweet cousin Cara was killed in the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School yesterday. We are absolutely gutted,” Fontana wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday. “While your thoughts are appreciated, I beg you to DO SOMETHING. This should not have happened to our niece Cara and it can not happen to other people’s families.”

Gina Montalto, 14

Gina's family described her as a hardworking student with a keen sense of humor who "melted each heart with an infectious smile that light up a room."

"She was a kind spirit, always eager to lend a helping hand," the family said in a statement. "Gina will be missed not only by her family but by everyone whose life she touched."

Gina was also a member of Douglas’ winter guard on the school’s state-champion marching band, which was scheduled to perform at a regional competition in Tampa on Saturday, according to the Sun-Sentinel.

Joaquin Oliver, 17

Joaquin was a hip-hop and sports lover who became a naturalized American citizen in January 2017, after moving to the United States from Venezuela at the age of 3, according to the Sun-Sentinel.

Alaina Petty, 14

Alaina was extremely devoted to her local community, according to a statement made by her family via the Latter-day Saints Living publication.

“It is important to sum up all that Alaina was and meant to her family and friends,” the statement said. “Alaina was a vibrant and determined young woman, loved by all who knew her. Alaina loved to serve.”

Meadow Pollack, 18

According to her cousin, Jake Maisner, Meadow was the youngest member of her family and enjoyed spending time with her family, the ­Sun-Sentinel reports.


Maisner also added that his cousin had planned on attending Lynn University in Boca Raton after she graduated.

Helena Ramsay, 17

She was deeply loved and loved others even more so. Though she was some what reserved, she had a relentless motivation towards her academic studies, and her soft warm demeanor brought the best out in all who knew her. She was so brilliant and witty, and I’m still wrestling with the idea that she is actually gone.”

Alexander Schachter, 14

Schachter played the trombone and baritone as a member of Douglas’ marching band.


Schachter’s family stated on the page that “He was a sweetheart of a kid!” and “survived by his heartbroken parents, three siblings, grandparents and countless cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.”

Carmen Schentrup, 16

Last September, Carmen was named one of 53 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists in the county. She was one of 10 Douglas students to qualify as a semifinalist, according to The Eagle Eye, the school’s student-run news magazine.


Carmen was also a piano student who had performed on Saturday at Broward College for the South Florida Music Teachers Association Spring

Peter Wang, 15

Peter was a member of the JROTC program at Douglas. His cousin, Aaron Chen, told the Miami Herald that Peter was last seen wearing his uniform and holding the door open so that people could escape. He had planned on celebrating the Chinese New Year with his family.



These deaths go much further than the immediate families. Seeing the way these children died can also trigger the emotions of your own losses. If this is you I encourage you to explore getting into a 13-week support group at this link-www.griefshare.org