(180313) -- WASHINGTON Mar. 13, 2018 (Xinhua) -- Seven thousand pairs of shoes, representing the children killed by gun violence since the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012, are spread out on the lawn on the east side of the Capitol in Washington D.C., United States on Mar 13, 2018. (Xinhua/Ting Shen) (Photo by Xinhua/Sipa USA)
U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-Activists Display Thousands Of Shoes At U.S. Capitol Symbolizing Gun Violence Against Children
CONNECTICUT (77 WABC) – Flags in Connecticut are flying at half-staff to mark the eighth anniversary of one of the deadliest mass shootings in United States history.
20 first grade students and six educators were killed on December 14th, 2012 when a shooter opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newton.
The victims’ names were read aloud Monday in an online vigil, as were the names of more than 150 people killed by gun violence within the past year in Connecticut.
Advocates called for stricter gun laws to prevent mass shootings, during the video conference vigil hosted by Connecticut Against Gun Violence.
“The memories of the 20 young children and six educators whose lives were tragically taken on that horrible morning eight years ago will forever remain in our hearts,” Governor Ned Lamont said. “We can continue to honor them by performing acts of kindness, love, and humanity that brighten the lives of others and bring comfort to our community.”
The memories of the 20 young children and 6 educators whose lives were tragically taken on this horrible morning 8 years ago will forever remain in our hearts.
We can continue honoring them by performing acts of kindness, love, and humanity that brighten the lives of others. 💚 pic.twitter.com/OTCANtmZ7y
— Governor Ned Lamont (@GovNedLamont) December 14, 2020
US Senator Chris Murphy noted the 20 children would have been entered high school this year.
Dylan and Daniel and Avielle and Ana Grace and their classmates would have been starting high school this year. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long. The pain feels so fresh, the loss undiminished.
Please do something good and kind today to honor their memory. pic.twitter.com/yFj3my8Tum
— Chris Murphy 🟧 (@ChrisMurphyCT) December 14, 2020
