April 21, 2009, Remembering Columbine

Ten years ago yesterday, the worst school shooting to date in 1999 happened in Englewood, C0lorado. I remember it being a very scary time for me personally, because my son was in school at the time in Denver, although I didn't know if he was at Columbine specifically. Thank goodness he wasn't. But, that didn't alleviate the horror I felt for the parents whose children were shot and murdered.

Much of what led up to that day has been sealed. I think it would be a good idea if the records were unsealed, because maybe we as a society could prevent these kinds of things from happening again.

Columbine has risen from the ashes, but they haven't forgeotten the victims who lost their lives that day.

JEFFERSON COUNTY — The time to write a new meaning for "Columbine" has come, survivors of the high school massacre, current students and former President Bill Clinton via videotape said during ceremonies to honor the 13 killed 10 years ago Monday.
"It's my hope you look at your school as that — your school — not the most famous high school in the world," Columbine alumnus and teacher Lee Andres told those who assembled in Clement Park near the school for a final tribute in a series of 10th-anniversary observances.
Perhaps then the world can see Columbine as "a symbol for strength, courage and hope," he said.

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_12188313

Thus far, the Klebolds and Harris's have kept mostly silent about what happened. Their input would be invaluable in my opinion, to help prevent these school shootings from happening again.

Let us never forget Columbine, it was a day that the feeling of safety ended for parents sending their children off to school.

Here are some additional links, they are very interesting.

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_12183275
http://extras.denverpost.com/news/shot0420f.htm
http://extras.denverpost.com/news/shot0420w.htm (I just want to add, this column is one of the best of I've read about the Columbine tragedy.