On the sixth anniversary of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and the first anniversary of the shooting at Michigan State University, communities across the nation are reflecting on the impact of these horrific events. Members of the Michigan State University community are invited to a day of remembrance for the lives lost, including Arielle Anderson, Alexandria Verner, and Brian Fraser, in the shooting that occurred a year ago. State leaders have responded by passing new laws aimed at making children safer, with continued efforts to push for change at the federal level. The Parkland massacre, occurring six years ago, still deeply affects the families of the victims, with many turning their grief into action. Across Broward County schools, a day of service and remembrance was held for the 14 students and three staff members killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Legislators and public figures across the country are calling for urgent action on gun reform, emphasizing the need to prevent future tragedies and honor the lives lost with meaningful change.
Six years ago, lives were forever changed when 17 students and staff were taken from us too soon in Parkland, Florida. As a mama in Congress, I will not rest until we #EndGunViolence in this country. https://t.co/XAYKxS6y2Q
‘It’s still very raw.’ Families come together six years after tragic Parkland shooting https://t.co/tPdnQ7A89P
On the 6-year anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, we bear witness to another horrifying act of gun violence. From kids going to school to learn, to families celebrating at a parade—it has to stop. We must pass legislation now. https://t.co/WXsNA4pSz3
On this 6th anniversary of the horrific mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that took seventeen innocent lives, it’s imperative that we do not falter in our fight to overcome America’s gun violence crisis. Inaction cannot be acceptable. https://t.co/44xU1YXZAu
Today with a heavy heart I’m remembering the students and educators who were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. We cannot continue to allow senseless gun violence to rip our kids away from us.
I joined @RepMoskowitz @RepThompson @WhipKClark @RepMaxwellFrost to remember the lives lost 6 years ago in the Parkland shooting. Congress must take action to prevent school shootings and protect our kids. But the GOP continues to choose the gun lobby over our children. https://t.co/qMYCrqEJ1l
Six years ago, 14 students and three staff members were killed by a gunman at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. As we honor the survivors and victims of this unimaginable tragedy, we must commit to fight for a country free from gun violence.
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was the most significant gun safety reform signed into law in 30 years. But we cannot wait another 30 years to build on this progress. Not when gun violence is the #1 cause of death for kids in America. We need an assault weapons ban. Now.
Six years ago, 17 lives were lost in the senseless tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas. We must honor their memory by relentlessly fighting for gun reform to make our communities safer. Today, my thoughts are with the entire MSD community. We will never forget. #MSDStrong
Today marks 6 years since the deadliest high school shooting in American history, which took the lives of 17 children and educators and injured 17 more. Congress fails these victims and their families every day we delay common-sense gun violence prevention action. #MSDStrong
Six years ago, 17 students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS tragically lost their lives in a senseless act of gun violence. We honor their legacy today by demanding justice. Republicans must come to the table on gun safety legislation—we're ready to end this epidemic.
Today marks six years since 17 lives were tragically stolen at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. I’ll never forget how classmates turned pain into purpose & rallied elected officials nationwide to pass common-sense gun reforms. We must continue this work to end gun violence.
Today we remember the lives lost at Parkland and honor them, and all victims of gun violence, with action. I introduced the Identify Gun Stores Act with @RepMoskowitz because we should be doing everything we can to stop shootings before they happen. This is about saving lives.… https://t.co/ioj3SSNn84
Today marks the sixth anniversary of the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. We honor those we lost that day by recommitting our promise to take action to prevent senseless gun violence. https://t.co/1AyS0ROUz1
6 years since 17 innocent students and educators were killed by a shooter with an AR-15 in Parkland. And since then, Republicans in Congress have blocked efforts to get assault weapons out of the hands of dangerous people. We need to send an assault weapons ban to @POTUS's desk.
I'm thinking of the Parkland community as we remember the 17 people killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School six years ago today. Congress has a responsibility to pass legislation that keeps our communities safe. It's time to come together & pass an assault weapons ban.
Six years ago today, 17 students in Parkland, Florida were gunned down and killed with a deadly assault weapon. This tragic loss was preventable. These weapons MUST be banned. Background checks MUST be universal. Gun violence in America must END.
On this 6th anniversary of the deadly #Parkland school shooting, I stand with my fellow members of the @HouseGVP. We honor the memory of the 17 students and educators who were killed that day, and we reaffirm our commitment to #EndGunViolence. https://t.co/ERpItUCeRS
Six years ago, we lost 17 innocent souls to a senseless act of violence at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Today and every day, we must recommit to ending gun violence and working together to ensure no family ever has to feel that pain again. #NeverForget https://t.co/0FM2IWunhf
Today we remember the victims and survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. Thank you for honoring their legacies, @RepMoskowitz. In Congress, I'll continue to fight with every fiber of my being to help end the epidemic of gun violence in our country. https://t.co/tV0MboAl11
Today, we remember the 17 students & faculty who were killed six years ago in the horrific Parkland shooting. My thoughts are with those remembering their loved ones today. We cannot stand by as these tragedies happen again & again. We must pass bold gun safety legislation NOW.
6 years ago, 17 beautiful souls were murdered in Parkland, FL. Met with their families & loved ones last year at their school, where they tragically lost their lives. The pain & heartbreak will never go away. Gun violence is the leading cause of death of children in the United… https://t.co/aQHa42GmMv
Today marks 6 years since the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. I'm thinking of the families of the victims, the survivors, & the entire community. Children & staff deserve to feel safe at school. We must take more commonsense actions to end gun violence.
6 years ago, 17 lives were taken by a mass shooter in Parkland, FL. My heart is still with the victims & their loved ones, who've shown incredible strength in the face of unimaginable loss. We must make commonsense gun violence prevention reforms for them & to help prevent…
Join me, @WhipKClark, @RepThompson, @RepMaxwellFrost, and @RepDanGoldman for a press conference marking 6 years since the Parkland school shooting: https://t.co/GOXUi57Grl
Six years ago, 17 lives were taken in the horrific mass shooting in Parkland, FL. Today, we mourn their loss and look toward ending the gun violence epidemic that plagues our nation. We have made progress, but much more needs to be done to prevent future tragedies from occurring.
Every single life lost to gun violence is a policy failure. Today, we grieve and remember the lives taken at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School six years ago. As lawmakers, we must always act to save lives. Congress must pass meaningful gun violence prevention legislation.
6 years ago today, 17 innocent students and educators were taken at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. In loving memory of the victims, staff, and their families, may we never stop fighting for a safer future for all. #EndGunViolence
Let us remember the 17 lives lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School 6 years ago. Despite tragedy, Parkland's resilience sparked the student-led global @AMarch4OurLives. They are powerful reminders: join the movement to make sure Parkland never happens again or step aside.
Remembering the 17 who died in Parkland shooting: Many ceremonies, service events held 6 years later https://t.co/ihF5fR6ncq
Six years ago, we watched in horror as 14 children and 3 staff were murdered during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. Enough is enough, we must break this cycle.
6 years ago, 17 beautiful souls were murdered at their Parkland high school. Today gun violence remains a leading cause of death for U.S. childen. No one’s political future is worth more than our children’s future. I call on Republicans to take a lesson from Parkland families:…
6 years ago today, 17 families in Parkland, FL experienced a tragedy no one should ever have to face. We've made strides to reduce gun violence in our communities since then, but more work remains to prevent mass shootings like this from ever happening again.
Six years ago, 14 students and 3 staff were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. We can honor their memory through action. Through long-overdue, meaningful gun reform. The time to act is now – before more lives are needlessly and tragically lost.
I haven’t celebrated Valentine’s Day in 6 years. For me and the people of Parkland, it’s the day our hearts were broken as we lost 17 innocent lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. https://t.co/sf5xipHZWd
Six years ago, 17 children and educators were murdered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. As we remember those senselessly taken too soon and mourn with their loved ones, let us honor their memory by continuing the March for Our Lives to #EndGunViolence https://t.co/vaqIJsSnxS
Mass shootings have become a horrific status quo in the US. Today, we remember the 17 lives cut too short in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. We must honor their memories with action to ensure weapons of war never enter our schools.
17 lives were stolen 6 years ago. What happened at Parkland defined a generation of young activists who showed unfathomable bravery after facing the worst of humanity. We can't let them down. We need bipartisan support for stronger gun safety laws. No more Parklands. https://t.co/NGOqlVVzUA
6 years since Parkland experienced an unthinkable tragedy. 17 lives – friends, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters – were taken from us. Countless others are living with the trauma of that day. President Biden is ready to sign an assault weapons ban. Congress must act. https://t.co/VL9b6KPZnH
After 1 ½ months of the year, there have already been over 40 mass shootings, including one in my district. Last year, I spoke about what Valentine’s Day has meant in our history in the fight against gun violence. https://t.co/Re1phYC4Kf
Today, we remember the 17 lives cut tragically short at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. I stand with #Parkland and #MSD families in our shared fight to #EndGunViolence. Congress needs to act now and pass gun safety reform. No more senseless death. #MSDStrong https://t.co/HBrgabxVra
Six years ago, we watched in horror as 14 children and 3 staff were murdered and many more injured during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. We can't let our kids go to school in fear of violence and must do more to enact #GunReformNow. Lives are on the line.
Today marks 6 years since the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. It's a solemn reminder of the lives lost and the need for change. Learn more in our latest blog from our director @CISAJen: https://t.co/TSBF1fIebw https://t.co/eD2ntCR9Uv
Six years ago today, 17 people lost their lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in a senseless act of gun violence. How many more families need to lose loved ones before we act? We need to do more to end the gun violence epidemic.
REMEMBERING PARKLAND: Today marks six years since the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. https://t.co/9yh26twsIx https://t.co/dKuT7ixfTL
On the 6th anniversary of the Parkland Shooting, we remember the lives lost and the courage of the survivors who have led the fight for gun safety reform. It is on Congress to take action and to prevent further lives from being taken.
Thinking of some dear friends who lost their children six years ago today in #Parkland. Also thinking of all the disturbing details that many in the media and gun control lobby covered up, starting with this 👇🏼 https://t.co/aeFx4C6uCw
Six years later, we still remember Luke, Alaina, Gina, Helena, Alex, Scott, Meadow, Aaron, Cara, Carmen, Peter, Martin, Joaquin, Chris, Alyssa, Jaime, and Nicholas, who lost their lives in a horrific, senseless act of gun violence at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High. (1/2) https://t.co/ApvGTCpNAT
Six years ago, 17 students and teachers were killed, and 17 others were injured in the horrific shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Today and every day we’re grieving those we’ve lost and fighting like hell for those who are still with us.
On a day that celebrates love, we also remember the horror of the shooting in Parkland, Florida. I remember seeing students streaming out with their hands up, many the same age as my son when he was killed. Today, honor the 17 lives lost—with action. #EndGunViolence https://t.co/zslTexUl5N
Six years ago, 17 lives were taken in Parklands' MSD High School. Today, my heart stands with the community of Parkland and everyone who has lost a loved one to gun violence. We must continue to fight for a safe environment to send our children, educators, and faculty.
6 years ago, 17 lives were stolen at the hands of a mass shooter in Parkland, FL. We join in mourning their loss today. We will always look to action to properly honor them and all Americans devastated by gun violence every day in our nation. They need and deserve our action.
Today marks 6 years since the devastating shooting in Parkland, Florida, where 17 innocent lives were stolen by the gun violence epidemic. It’s past time for Republicans to find the courage to help us pass life-saving gun reforms like an assault weapons ban. Lives depend on it.
Six years ago, 17 innocent people were murdered in cold blood at Marjory Stoneman Douglas. 17 others were injured, and the entire community was scarred from a traumatic event that is too common in our country. Today, we remember those lost and honor their memories.
Today, we solemnly remember the 17 precious lives tragically lost in the Parkland shooting massacre of 2018. In the aftermath of this painful day, I have had the privilege to work alongside the families of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting to create safer…
16 years ago, five were killed and 21 were injured by a shooter at Northern Illinois University. 10 years later, 17 were gunned down at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Our children deserve so much better. We must act to end gun violence for good.
Six years ago, 17 young people lost their lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. We must continue to strengthen commonsense gun safety laws in Florida that were put in place following this tragedy.
Six years ago today, an attack of unconscionable evil occurred in Parkland, Florida. We will never forget the 17 innocent souls lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Erika & I pray for the strength of the Parkland community. https://t.co/tyOBzkYGYy
Six years after Parkland, the NRA is a 'shell of what it once was' (via @hellokatepayne) https://t.co/vif9xjD04G
Today marks the 6th anniversary of the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. We will always remember the 17 innocent lives lost at the hands of an evil coward. https://t.co/bavOBI3aTK
Today we remember the 17 lives lost six years ago when a gunman armed with an AR-15 opened fire on students and teachers in Parkland, Florida. For our children and the countless communities that have been shattered by a horrific mass shooting, we must ban assault weapons.
6 years ago, 17 lives were taken too soon in the tragic shooting in Parkland. Today and every day I think of their families and the importance of continuing to fight for gun safety. While we've made progress in recent years, we still have more to do to end this epidemic. https://t.co/l9W3hvigGa
Six years ago today, 17 kids and educators were murdered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. My heart is with their loved ones who mourn their loss every day.
Today marks 6 years since a senseless act of gun violence claimed 17 innocent lives & injured 17 more at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High. My heart breaks for the families whose lives were forever changed. We must act urgently for a future free from gun violence. #MSDStrong https://t.co/TtaDztv8eG
It's been 6 years since the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. We will never forget the horror of that day or the 17 victims who were senselessly murdered. It's past time to enact sensible gun safety laws to prevent tragedies like this from happening.
It's been six years since 17 beautiful souls were stolen in a horrific massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. As we mark this tragic day, Americans continue to pray for the brave survivors and families of the young students and educators who never made it home.
Six years ago, 17 lives were taken from us too soon at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. I recently toured the school; bullet holes still mar the walls, and dry blood still stains the floor. We can't wait until the next school shooting to take action. We will #NeverForget. https://t.co/zWaoEmciDN
6 years ago, 17 people were killed and 17 were injured in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. This day remains painful for our nation & reminds us of the urgent need for #GunReform. I will continue to demand change until these tragedies stop happening.
6 years have passed since the horrific mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Today, the families of the 17 people killed still grieve and mourn their loved ones. Students deserve to go to school without having to fear for their own safety. (1/2)
Six years ago the Marjory Stoneman Douglas mass shooting took 17 lives. Survivors turned grief into a national movement to #EndGunViolence. Reflecting on this deep loss in my community, I recommit to enact sensible reforms, like my Jaime's Law to close ammo loopholes. #msdstrong https://t.co/W6BZh7kZYQ
Today marks 6 years since the shooting at my alma mater, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Please join me in remembering the 14 students and 3 staff members taken from us too soon. https://t.co/VhWnqcnJ2e
Six years ago, the world witnessed a horrific attack and the senseless loss of 17 innocent lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. They were sons, daughters, parents and partners. Some were educators, athletes, musicians - many of them just kids, with…
Today, six years after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting, my heart remains with the families and communities who continue to carry the weight of the absence of the 17 victims. Their lives cannot have been lost in vain—their memory inspires us to fight for a world where gun… https://t.co/UkMZcOm1tV
Six years after Parkland: The complicated legacy of a shocking, saddening school shooting https://t.co/vLSb6KJyRG
Across Broward County schools, it is a day of service and remembrance for the 14 students and three staff members who were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14th, 2018. @Morgan_Rynor https://t.co/FAKM2PFU1I
One year ago, our Michigan community was shaken to its core after three lives were stolen at the hands of senseless gun violence at @michiganstateu. The impacts of this horrific tragedy are still present today. 🧵 https://t.co/hv2AtDzee4
🧵As we mark the first anniversary of the shooting at @michiganstateu, it was good to spend some time on campus today checking in with students, faculty & staff. That includes my own fantastic office interns, all of whom are MSU students, who joined me throughout the day. /1 https://t.co/ziz1oLxeuZ
Six years later, pain remains the same for relatives of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High victims https://t.co/uSGdfCO8RI
It's been one year since the shooting at Michigan State University took the lives of Arielle, Brian, and Alexandria. My heart goes out to all of the students and families impacted by this tragedy. We must honor their lives with action by passing comprehensive gun reform. https://t.co/aSGGuxYfoO
Today, we honor the lives lost in the tragic Michigan State shooting one year ago. Together, we remember and honor those lost, standing in solidarity with their families and offering our unwavering support. https://t.co/i8IotWTL9V
Today, we honor the lives lost in the tragic Michigan State shooting one year ago. Our hearts ache for the victims and their loved ones. Together, we remember and honor those lost, standing in solidarity with their families and offering our unwavering support.…
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the shooting at Michigan State University in East Lansing. These horrific and preventable incidents will continue until Congress takes action on gun violence to protect our students and families.
My heart is with the MSU community today. Let’s remember and honor Arielle, Brian and Alexandria and all those impacted by the tragedy one year ago. Gun violence should not be part of the college experience. We need common sense gun reform now.
On the 1 year anniversary of the mass shooting at @michiganstateu, we honor the memory of Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser and Alexandria Verner, and others affected by this terrible tragedy. We must do more to protect our schools and communities from gun violence. #SpartanStrong
Thinking of all the victims, their families, friends, and everyone impacted on this anniversary of the shooting at MSU ...
Last year, the @michiganstateu community was forever changed when Arielle Anderson, Alexandria Verner, and Brian Fraser’s lives were cruelly taken away. As a proud Spartan, this tragedy hits close to home. Too many families and communities have been shattered by gun violence.
As a fellow Spartan, my heart is with the families and loved ones of Arielle, Brian, and Alexandria, and the entire Spartan community as we mark one year since the horrific shooting at Michigan State University. https://t.co/ZldBW7T1IY
A year ago today, we received the text that stops a parent's heart: there's a live shooter on campus. Our love to the entire @michiganstateu community, the loved ones of the victims, the students who were terrified and the grown ups who led them through. #SpartanStrong
🧵Today I am thinking of Arielle, Brian, and Alexandria, of their families, and join with the entire Michigan State University community to mourn that horrible day one year ago, as well as recognize the thoughtful determination Spartans have shown every day since to recover. /1
Hard to believe it’s been six years since the Parkland massacre. Many of the victims’ families have turned grief into action, and the Olivers epitomize that spirit. Here’s our @nbc6 report with @manueloliver00. https://t.co/nlCFxXYQo6
Tomorrow we mark one year since the shooting at Michigan State. In the year since, our state leaders responded by passing new laws to make our kids safer, but we can’t stop there. I will continue to push my colleagues for change at the federal level. (1/2)
Members of the Michigan State University community - both on campus and across the state, nation and world - are invited for a day of remembrance, one year after a tragic fatal shooting. https://t.co/D5cJpcIybk