I am a Turkish woman married to an American man and we live in the Netherlands. Even though the shooting happened far away, but it struck me right in the heart. I still cry when I read bout all the lives of these little angels. As parents you give your kids life and watch them grow, then they start giving you life everyday. You see that they are getting independent with the day and that you have to let them go with courage. you expect the world around you to help them blossom. But death at their age is not the kind of "letting go" that a parent should face! 
Parents, I will never totally understand your pain, but I want to say that I half way across the globe stand with you in spirit and heart!

by Yuksel in Hengelo Permalink

I know the pain that comes with losing a child. It is like having a piece of you ripped away. With every day that passes, I will keep every human being that was taken from us on that day in my heart and my thoughts. I am still in disbelief over what had happened. I will be praying for you every day for peace and healing for everybody.

by Johanna Stanley in Marina Permalink

I still cry when I think about not only the lives that have been lost but also the hearts and minds of the survivors that will be scarred forever. Lives were stolen, but so was innocence. Newtown is in my heart and I know that even the deepest condolences will not be enough for the parents affected. I will continually pray for God to bring hope to the hopeless and peace to the restless.

by Christina in Clifton Permalink

Heartbroken. I am in Korea now and even people here are in shock and praying for you and victims. You are not alone. 

by Ryan in New York Permalink

Lots of love and prayers sent from Oregon to all the families of the victims. I am thinking of you all a lot. God bless. 

by Nikole Zoller in Beaverton Permalink

I hope all the young victims will be with God. I'll always pray for them and keep them in my mind. I am so horrified of what happened there...
Let there be peace in Newton, take care, and a lot of people are praying for all of you so don't worry about the young victims. I know it will be very hard for the parents who lost their children, but do not! worry. They will be next to God.
Rest In Peace young victims...

by Rosemary Park in TENAFLY Permalink

Dear families of Newtown, CT,
I know that you are hurting for I too know the pain of losing a child for I have 
lost 6 and so I know what it is to grieve for that precious little life that has been lost. 
I know that nothing will ever be the same and that nothing will ever make the pain any less. The only thing that does help is time. Believe it or not it really does help to heal all wounds. Take comfort in the knowledge that your children are all up in G-d's kingdom with the heroes who not only taught them during their short stay here on Earth but also gave their lives to try and protect them from the mad man and his bullets. Also please remember that you all are not alone in your grief for an entire nation is mourning right along with you. Your tragedy has touched the hearts of millions. Your loved ones are gone but they will NEVER be forgotten. Also know that the deaths of your loved ones will not have been in vain. G-d bless you all!

by Hillary in Portland Permalink

Stay strong, the world is with you. Here's to a better future for America; it's time to make a change.

by Ajay in Closter Permalink

Dear Townspeople of Newtown,

I cannot imagine how much you are suffering right now.I come to you with a humble attitude and heart, mourning for your loss. Words cannot change the past events that occurred but it can help mend and heal the present for the future. I am praying you, we are all praying for you. Please stay strong. We are here to support you, to help carry your burdens and woes. You are not alone.

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.-John 1:5 

Love,
S

by S in Long Island Permalink

My heart aches for for all these little angels and their families. Nobody should ever have to go through something like this, nobody should have to be in the presence of such evil. When I tuck my kids in at night I can't help but think of the victims of Sandy Hook and say a little prayer that they are in the most beautiful place now. God has them in his arms and they are home. My tears are plenty and my heart is heavy for all of you. Much love and prayers...

by Andria Dalson in Muskegon Permalink

Isaiah 41:10  "fear not, for I am with you;  be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you,  I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

by Kristin Song in Ridgefield Permalink

there is still hope. never stop believing and loving.

by daphne Lui in Closter Permalink

Hi Newtown. I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine losing a loved one. I commend you on your strength and courage during this tough time. Saying this is a "tough time" for you is an understatement. At least there are 20 little cherubic angels, and 6 of the Lord's strongest soldiers looking out for you. Please know that you are not alone. The rest of the nation is grieving with you. Even though I didn't know any of the victims personally, I feel as if I did. We will get through this, together. I promise.

by Anonymous in Belleville Permalink

To the families and friends of those lost in Newtown, CT--

It is hard to fathom the depth of despair you feel. As I sit here writing this my heart breaks for the loss that you all have experienced. I have found myself more than once fighting back tears as I see the faces of the children lost. One in particular sends chills up my spine because she looks so much like my 7 year old niece. There are no words that I have been able to find that make this make sense. Such loss. Such needless violence. Such heartbreak. My prayers are with each and every one of you. A lot of you have children who have lost siblings who can't understand where they have gone or why they won't be coming back. My prayer is that you are able to find the words to explain the terrible act that has left such a void in each of your hearts. I pray that anger soon gives way to forgiveness, that bitterness gives way to hope and that one day down the line, sadness gives way to joy. It is so easy to think that these little lives didn't get to meet their full potential. However, I believe their deaths have brought hundreds of thousands of families closer, raised questions that had never been addressed and brought to the forefront an issue that sorely needs to be dealt with. I am so so so extremely sorry for the loss you have experienced. My hope is that your little ones did not die in vain. Because of my belief in Christ, I can't fathom that they did. His ways are not always clear but they are always purposeful. 

 Your children's faces will forever be emblazoned in my mind and heart. I pray that you find peace and comfort. 


 My love, prayers, and support are with you always.


Heather--Wake Forest, NC

  

by Heather L. in Wake Forest Permalink

I live in Toronto, Canada. I have an 8 year old son who is my world. This tragedy has deeply affected me. I've cried so many tears for all the loss. I really have no words but my heart is heavy with pain and sorrow for all of you.

Tonight my son had his school Christmas concert. It started off with a moment of silence and a prayer for all the victims of Sandy Hook. I thought that was a wonderful thing for the school to do. My son's class were to sing Silent Night, I knew it would be amazing but hard to watch, and it was. The children began singing while doing sign language. Then one verse was completely silent and just sign language for the words. It was quite moving and brought tears to my eyes. All I kept thinking was that your children should be doing their Christmas concert just like that... but they are sweet little angels singing up in Heaven now. 

Every time I see a child smile I think of those sweet little angels. I hug my boy just a little tighter and think of those little angels. I see children play in the park and think of those little angels. Your children will never be forgotten, their memories will live on in every child's smile, every child's laugh, every child's tear... I can only hope you find some comfort in that and one day get through this darkness.

May God bless you all. 

Monica M.

by Monica M. in Toronto Permalink