Dear Newtown, I weep everyday for you and your families. I wish I got to meet your children. It is so bittersweet to read the descriptions of each victim, rather hero, to get a little glimpse of how they were. I become so heartbroken at the thought that I could have known one of these people yet I am so glad to know they lived loving and worthwhile lives. I wish there was more I could do to help but you are so fortunate to live in such a warm community. Unfortunately, it is times like this when people come together. Please know your children, parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers and friends will never be forgotten. With much love and condolences, Jessica Fremont Haworth, NJ
by Jessica Fremont in Haworth Permalink
Dear Sandy Hook, It is so unfortunate that an incident like this has occurred. May all you beautiful angels rest in paradise. We may have lost many wonderful souls however we also gained guardian angels. Each and everyone of you will never be forgotten. My prayers are with you regardless of the distance. - S . 17 . Toronto, ON
by S in Toronto Permalink
Dear Parents, You are in all of our thoughts and prayers. We know that there is nothing we can say or do to right this grave wrong, but we want you to know that the entire nation is behind you and that the beautiful memory of your innocent children will never be forgotten. We can't even begin to understand what you're all going through at the present time, but we love you. --A fellow American
by Eli N. in Closter Permalink
Dear children of Sandy Hook Elementary, I know that the travesty that has happened to your school and classmates has deeply impacted your lives, and for that I couldn't be more sorry. I send all of my prayers out to all of you. When something of this magnitude happens, it is important to remember those lost, and let them live through you every day. Talk about them. Tell stories about them. Do whatever you can to make sure that they are remembered, and honored. I know that most of you are too young to understand what has actually happened, and you may have to grow up a bit faster than most kids your age do. However, this incident should not steer you away from still being able to live your childhood, and let these be your best years. Live these years for your classmates who tragically can't. They may be gone, but they are never forgotten.
by Connor in New York Permalink
Sometimes in life things happen and there is no explanation. I cannot even begin to imagine how you are feeling right now. But I just want you to know you have the support of so many people. People who want to see you smile again . You are all in my prayers. <3
by Divya in Paramus Permalink
Dear family, friends, and anyone affected by what has happened, My heart goes out to you. This is an atrocity that should never have happened-- your children, your teachers should never have died the way they did. I am so sorry for all of your pain; I wish I could be there with you all, to comfort and to console. From the west coast, I send you my love. That is all I can do. God bless, Jessica Chen
by J.Chen in San Jose Permalink
dear sandy hook elementary and newtown, it's almost been a week and i'm still in absolute shock on what happened last friday. it makes me so sick to my stomach and i can't stop thinking about it. i pray that all of you will have healing and you all come together as a community. i pray that there is finally gun control in this country. it's about time someone does something about it and i really hope it passes. i pray that we all come together as a country and take care of one another. one day everything will be alright. just keep praying.
by Brittany Hooper in Old Tappan Permalink
Everyones child has the same father.. the father that will unconditionally love us and share his kingdom with us... Our Lord, Our Father, Our Savior. We all know where those little boys and girls are going. Amen.
by Amy Galvan in Scottsdale Permalink
Dear families of the children who were directly impacted,
Often today, people state that the victims from this accident were the kids whose lives were snatched away. However, many times we forget about the other victims--the families of the kids, who are now forced to live with the memories.
I never lost a person within my immediate family, so I don't want to say that I sympathize or understand. Because, I don't. But, nothing in the world will bring them back, so I hope that you guys can all get the true energy and spiritual power within to move on.
For the first time in my life, I saw that when an accident occurred, the focus was less on the shooter, who's name I cannot remember right now, but more on the victims and the heroes. All over facebook and google and other internet based media are the names and pictures of the beautiful children who passed away.
They will forever be remembered, and hopefully their lives will not have been in vain. Hopefully, guns will one day be illegal in this country. God bless you.
by Chang in Tenafly Permalink
Dear Sandy Hook, I'm sorry cameras are in your face and people are asking questions that you don't know the answer to. I'm sorry that there are some who turn away as though this never happened. I'm sorry there looks like no getting better and I'm sorry for all the people who are writing these letters telling you to be strong and pull through and that it'll get better. There comes a point when getting better isn't an option. Only getting through. You do not lose someone precious and then just "get better." And I think people have the best of intentions, but are foolish. Getting better may not happen. And that is okay. You are allowed to miss someone for as long as it takes, even if it is the rest of your life. You are allowed to cry on their birthday and when you think of all that they could have been. People have no right to try and take that away from you. I hope you find your own brand of getting through and that no one tries to push their personal brand of coping on you. I hope you wake up one morning, and then you keep on waking up. I hope you are able to smile at crayons again and that stuffed animals remind you of playing. I hope that you are one day able to walk past a park and it for what is is rather than what you wish it to be. And above all else, I hope you seek beauty in your life. For there are few people on this Earth that deserve beauty and goodness more than yourself. - Alexandra Filsinger. Age 17. Baltimore, Maryland.
by Alexandra Filsinger in Baltimore Permalink
My thoughts are with all of you. You are amazing people and everyone is thinking about you. Stay strong. We love you ALL
by Emma in Hillsdale Permalink
Stay strong. My thoughts are with you. No one deserved what you guys got, but time heals all wounds and it will be ok.
by Alexa in New York Permalink
Hope
by Doug in Houston Permalink
Dear family, friends, and neighbors of the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy,
I just don't know where to begin. This horrendous incident made realize how much we take life for granted. I cannot begin to imagine the amount of pain and suffering that everyone is experiencing at the moment. Although I am a stranger to you all, I sincerely hope that this letter can make even the slightest difference. My deepest condolences go out to those affected.. I know that you all are having an extremely difficult time coping with the aftermath, and it is understandable that some may have lost hope. However, time will eventually heal all wounds. Please be strong and hopeful! Everybody is by your side.
by Ji Yun in Ridgefield Permalink
Dear You, I was there when you crashed in pain The past few days have been graced with rain When I pray, I close my eyes Think of those little and big in size (I'm sorry. I really am.) Maybe you'll always or just never sleep And time to time, let yourself weep Maybe the healing will come a lot faster ...And.. it's okay To be filled with laughter Love Connie Park, NY
by Connie in Tappan Permalink