Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Columbine shooting tragedy. I remember that day like it was yesterday - such a senseless atrocious thing to happen to young people with their whole lives ahead of them. Many similar tragedies have happened since then, but I still remember this one.
Wikipedia gives the details.
All of the programs on TV yesterday emphasized the Columbine survivors and how they have moved forward with their lives. I am really glad of that, and I hope with all my heart that it is true. Here is a story of a few of them: Columbine students strive 10 years after massacre.
I guess certain dates just strike a chord with us - April 20th is important to me because it is my birthday.
Stay tuned for tomorrow's episode - another much different April 20th remembrance.
Comments (5)
I remember it so vividly too. I didn't realize it had been ten years (didn't see any TV yesterday).
And Happy Birthday to you!
Posted by Annie | April 20, 2009 6:02 AM
Posted on April 20, 2009 06:02
Happy Birthday Nancy! Thanks for the link to the article. I certainly understand having a birthday on a very sad date. I hope you have a wonderful day today.
My mom's birthday is April 20th. The last birthday she celebrated before she passed away was April 20th, 1999. I remember that day so vividly also. My birthday is on September 11th.
Posted by girasoli | April 20, 2009 3:02 PM
Posted on April 20, 2009 15:02
Thank you, ladies, for the birthday wishes!
Girasoli, how sad for you to have a Sept 11th birthday. Much worse than April 20th and Columbine.
I know you are thinking of your Mom today. Hugs.
Posted by nancyhol | April 20, 2009 3:28 PM
Posted on April 20, 2009 15:28
Happy Birthday Aunt Nancy, from all five Dammanns! We're sending you love today.
XXOO Kathleen Mark Zach Tyler Austin
Posted by Kathleen | April 20, 2009 9:05 PM
Posted on April 20, 2009 21:05
Happy birthday, Nancy.
And thanks for the links.
Posted by candi | April 21, 2009 12:19 PM
Posted on April 21, 2009 12:19