Thread about the shootings today

[cjefferys]

That's a very nice link. When I came home from work today, I was quietly talking to my wife about what happened, and of course my six year old son overheard and asked "What happened?" I was kind of struggling on what and how much to tell him. That link has some good advice.

[toysrus]

Still in shock! RIP. Thoughts & prayers to the families.

[Operation:Mego]

How could anyone do this at a time of joy and celebration? Especially to young, innocent children, who were no doubt looking forward to Christmas? It's just not right. Those poor families. My heart and prayers are with them all tonight and for the rest of the month...and for a while after that too. It just makes me sad and angry at the same time.

[SeattleEd]

Thanks for cleaning up the thread, Steve. I didn't expect it to escalate the way it did especially on this topic. There is anger but no need to get political.

I, too, cried hearing the news and major empathy I felt for the parents. My entire day reflected on my children and just how humanity has taken a toll.

Even the incident in China with the school there as well really hurt my heart. I just can't understand who in the world would want to hurt a child. Certainly humanity has taken a turn for worse.

My heart to the parents of the victims of these tragedies. Always a good practice to hug your child each day.

[emeraldknight47]

I have no kids of my own, but when I heard the news, I balled just like when I heard about the Challenger explosion, 9-11, the tornados in Indiana that destroyed pretty much everything and killed several and the shootings out in Colorado this past summer. I think this kind of tragedy touches everyone on some visceral level and, unless you're completely dead inside, you're definitely going to have an emotional breakdown of some sort. I was talking to my 89 year old mother (who has seen more than her fair share of tragedies in her long life) and she was crying, too. My thoughts and prayers are definitely in the mix for the families and friends of all the people affected by the horrific events up in Connecticut today. Those people who lost loved ones, both adults and children, will no doubt never be the same after such senseless and evil violence cuts so many lives short. I'm just sorry the ******* shot himself instead of facing the consequences of his actions, but I'm certain that he is still paying the price now by burning in a pit of never-ending agony down in Hell...

[Iron Mego]

Thank your for that link to the Mr. Rogers page. I will be posting it on Facebook.

[bleit1701]

This is beyond wrong. When the reporters on scene, at the news desk and the President can't keep their composure you know it's cutting deep for everyone.

[Operation:Mego]

I have no kids of my own, but when I heard the news, I balled just like when I heard about the Challenger explosion, 9-11, the tornados in Indiana that destroyed pretty much everything and killed several and the shootings out in Colorado this past summer. I think this kind of tragedy touches everyone on some visceral level and, unless you're completely dead inside, you're definitely going to have an emotional breakdown of some sort. I was talking to my 89 year old mother (who has seen more than her fair share of tragedies in her long life) and she was crying, too. My thoughts and prayers are definitely in the mix for the families and friends of all the people affected by the horrific events up in Connecticut today. Those people who lost loved ones, both adults and children, will no doubt never be the same after such senseless and evil violence cuts so many lives short. I'm just sorry the ******* shot himself instead of facing the consequences of his actions, but I'm certain that he is still paying the price now by burning in a pit of never-ending agony down in Hell...

I'm sorry that the media is saying there's '27 deaths.' Don't include the person who did the shootings.

But other than that, great post. Very well written.

[johnmiic]

I have no kids of my own but have been playing Santa as a seasonal job. I saw the story break as the afternoon wore on. Now I am reminded that 18 kids won't see Christmas this year or be coming home from school every time a little kid wants to pose for a photo with me. It gives me the merest inkling into what those parents are going thru. It also boggles my mind how anyone could prey on defenseless children.

[jimsmegos]

I had to stop following the stories / updates after I read one quote from one of the kids at the school. I won't repeat and in fact I'm trying not to even think about it, because if I do the tears well up and I personally can't handle that. The pain all of these families, friends, and neighbors must be going through know is far too tragic to imagine.

Having been in the news / broadcasting racket for well over half my life you kind of get desensitized to the horrible headlines that you have to read everyday. And then something like his happens. The reporter mentality kicks in for only one question; "Why?" Of course there is no easy answer and its only a matter of time before talking heads start chiming in attempting to uncover the answer. They can't. I can't. You can't. And we never will. Politics, morality or even 'common sense' will never be able to do it. We will all adjust, move forward and adapt with no solution in sight.

I wish I was wrong.

Much love gang.

[Nostalgiabuff]

it's a tragedy beyond words. those poor angelic children never did harm to anyone. i simply cannot fathom why someone in any state of mind would want to hurt children. i can't stop thiking about how terrifying their final moments were. RIP little ones

[Earth 2 Chris]

I completely agree with deleting the initial thread, and I'm sorry I added my two cents into in that fashion.

On a personal level, I found it very hard to even work the rest of the day yesterday. My gut reaction was to get the hell out of there and go hug my wife and kids. I did so when I got home, and really fought hard to not let on how deeply disturbed I was. We will have to talk to our 11 year old this weekend, as he's sure to hear about back at school on Monday. I may take Fred Rogers advice.

All we can do now is pray for the families and the other children. This monster not only robbed the victims of their lives, he robbed the other children of their innocence.

Chris

[Operation:Mego]

He's a coward, plain and simple. He proved that when he pulled the trigger on himself instead of taking responsibility for what he's done. All though I suppose it is better that he's dead rather than getting 3 meals a day, a place to shower, etc.

[Nostalgiabuff]

watching the press conference this evening with emilie parkers father and some of the links on facebook for the other children and I just cannot stop the tears today. the tragic loss of these precious little girls and boys is beyond comprehension. I am not a religeous person but I hope this mother ****er rots in hell for all eternity. there is no punishment that would ever be enough for a crime of this magnitude. RIP little ones. we will never forget.

[megomania]

I heard the news in the car yesterday just as it was breaking......I immediately started to think about our 19-month old son and my eyes started tearing up. I can't imagine what the parents who lost their child are going through. I haven't watched the coverage but my wife stayed up until 2am this morning watching and has been watching most of the day today. Thankfully we had a holiday party to go to that broke up the sadness. What a tough weekend.

-Chris