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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPlease join and support the SANDY HOOK PROMISE (org. created by the parents)
The parents just gave a press conference about an hour ago and I can't stop crying. They said repeatedly that they choose LOVE, not fear or anger.
PLEASE visit their website, sign up to show support, and follow via whatever social media you may use.
www.sandyhookpromise.org/
Here is the text to their Mission Statement...The Sandy Hook PROMISE
Our hearts are broken;
Our spirit is not.
And it is with this knowledge
that we are able to move forward
with purpose and strength
This is a Promise
To support our own
our families, our neighbors, our teachers, our community
with dedication and love
as well as the material and financial needs they will require
in the days ahead.
This is a Promise
To truly honor the lives lost
by turning our tragedy into a moment of transformation.
This is a Promise
To be open to all possibilities.
There is no agenda other than to make
our community and our nation a safer, better place.
This is a Promise
To have the conversations on ALL the issues
Conversations where listening is as important as speaking.
Conversations where even those with the most opposing views
can debate in good will.
This is a Promise
To turn the conversation into actions.
Things must change.
This is the time.
This is a Promise
We make to our precious children.
Because each child, every human life is filled with promise,
and though we continue to be filled with unbearable pain
we choose love, belief, and hope
instead of anger.
This is a Promise
To do everything in our power to be remembered
not as the town filled with grief and victims;
but as the place where
real change began.
Our hearts are broken;
Our spirit is not.
This is our promise.
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Please join and support the SANDY HOOK PROMISE (org. created by the parents) (Original Post)
OneGrassRoot
Jan 2013
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tk2kewl
(18,133 posts)1. strength
k&r
OneGrassRoot
(22,917 posts)2. kick. Most DUers would want to support this. Please read!!! n/t
SalviaBlue
(2,910 posts)3. That is a powerful statement.
Thanks for posting.
Delphinus
(11,808 posts)4. Whew!
It sure is.
OneGrassRoot
(22,917 posts)14. Yes, it really, really is. :) n/t
mmonk
(52,589 posts)5. A tear and two thumbs up.
Fire Walk With Me
(38,893 posts)6. What! Don't those fools know the answer is MORE GUNS!
Terra Alta
(5,158 posts)7. Proud to K&R.
Really.. how can anyone, liberal or conservative, NOT support this?
japple
(9,773 posts)8. Thanks, OGR, for posting this. I was away all day and might not
have seen it. Bless the Sandy Hook School parents/families, teachers, admins., and the whole community who were involved. May their efforts bring the change they are seeking, and a new day for their community.
OneGrassRoot
(22,917 posts)11. So glad you saw it!
Cha
(295,913 posts)9. Thanks for passing this important website ON, OGR!
OneGrassRoot
(22,917 posts)12. You're welcome!
HangOnKids
(4,291 posts)10. K & R!
malaise
(267,821 posts)13. Too sad
lapislzi
(5,762 posts)15. Have the conversation.
Keep having it. Our children deserve it.
Thank you for posting, OGR.