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Prayers for the Families
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Yesterday, the unfathomable happened in a town about fifty miles from my home, in Newtown, Connecticut. A young man entered the one of the town's elementary schools and killed 20 children and six staff, this after killing his mother at her home not far from the school. As a retired school administrator, this is my worst nightmare multifold. My heart has been heavy, fighting tears, as I try to grasp the enormity of grief being felt by the families of those killed and for the Newtown community. I ask that you join me in prayers for them.

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::Ramad
12/15/12 4:30 PM GMT
That man was not a human being at all because only a mad animal could do something like this. The whole world is shocked. My heartfelt sympathy for the families of the victims Thad. A nice gesture from you.
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::Dunstickin
12/15/12 4:43 PM GMT
I think the US gun laws will have to take a lot of blame!

Such a tragedy should never have happened!

My thoughts go out to those affected
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::tigger3
12/15/12 5:26 PM GMT
This is a beautiful tribute my friend, and I have to say I thought of you when I learned of where it happened. I can't imagine what the poor children that that were there but survived are going through at this time, horrific. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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.biffobear
12/15/12 6:46 PM GMT
Those droplets really make it...R.
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::trixxie17
12/15/12 7:53 PM GMT
Lovely tribute Thad - so sad and unnecessary.
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.Jimbobedsel
12/15/12 11:40 PM GMT
Beautiful tribute to a tragic day in US history. My thoughts and prayers are with the children, parents, and anyone even remotely involved.
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.Eubeen
12/16/12 1:18 AM GMT
A beautiful tribute Thad. My thoughts are with the relatives of the victims.
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.Joanie
12/16/12 4:08 AM GMT
I too have been praying for them. So sad to lose your child right before the holidays! And you have a lovely and superb remembrance for the Thad!
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.mesmerized
12/16/12 5:33 AM GMT
A beautiful tribute, Thad...my heart goes out to all those concerned in this terrible tragedy.
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::LynEve
12/16/12 12:17 AM GMT
So many tears and the sweet roses too are weeping.
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.Roseman_Stan
12/16/12 3:26 PM GMT
There are no words to explain the deep sorrow...
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.icedancer
12/16/12 4:54 PM GMT
So Gorgeous and a very thoughtful posting for such a terrible tragedy. My prayers and thoughts go out to all the families and the lost loved ones, so very sad.

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::0930_23
12/16/12 10:14 PM GMT
How awful that was. I can't imagine the pain. Nice memorial Thad.

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::LakeMichigan
12/19/12 2:35 AM GMT
Beautiful memorial, Thad. I can't understand how something like this happens like so many others can't . God Bless each and every one of these families. I will keep them and those loss in my thoughts and Prayers.
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.rvdb
12/19/12 10:21 AM GMT
Lovely memorial Thad.

Rob
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::SEFA
12/20/12 3:43 PM GMT
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My thought and prayers go out to those who have lost there most beloved.
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::auroraobers
12/28/12 4:17 AM GMT
What a terrible act of senseless violence! They are in my prayers.
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