There is no possible way that a simple letter could somehow erase the pain of 26 deaths. That being said however, know that the victims and people of Newtown will always be in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts, and that we will never forget you. 

by Michael Sun in Franklin Lakes Permalink

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by Em in Hohokus Permalink

May your children always be in your hearts

by - in - Permalink

Stay Strong <3

May God be with you

by Anonymous in Anonymous Permalink

I lost my 27yr old daughter just last yr, so I can tell you that not one of you will grieve the same way, or know how you will get threw this. But I am here to say time will ease your pain, but your loss will for always be with you. As your time pass's just know its OK to be OK because there are always those days where your loss will hit you and you will cry and then you will go on again. I am only saying this now so you may have comfort in knowing there is hope and love always around you threw this horrific time in your life and in the days and month's ahead. Please also know from my heart to yours that only you and you alone will grieve in your own way and in your own time and you only have an obligations to your self right now and the grieving process. My heart and sole goes out to you your family's , friends and the whole town in this time that has come upon you all.

by Kelli Grabow in New Baltimore Permalink

Good luck. Life will get better. Have faith in yourself.

by Anonymous in Unknown Permalink

Dear children and heroes,
    You were ALL taken from this world way too soon.  Some of you too young to have had a first kiss, first date, first love...  Some of you heroes too young to have gotten married; one of you only a few DAYS too young.  However, you will be able to experience all of these things in the afterlife.  I picture all of you with a rainbow.  A rainbow that captures your innocence- all you ever were and all you ever will be.  Whether you grew up to be gay or straight, a cowgirl or a superhero... we will never know.  The WORLD will never know.  But you will.  And for that, we have hope.  Hope that justice will be served.  Hope that your families and friends can move on, living safely, happily, and healthily.  But more importantly, hope that you will be okay and at peace forever.  You will be missed, but never forgotten.  May your families, friends, and yourselves have peace this holiday.  I love you all.
                                                                                                        Love and prayers forever,
                                                                                                        Elena P.

by Elena P. in Ramsey Permalink

From my heart to the families and first responders in Newtown, 

"I'll still be praying when the media goes quiet and the phone stops ringing. 
I'll still be praying when the night is dark, and it seems the angels ceased their singing. 
And at the times when you feel like you're all alone, 
I'll still be lifting your broken heart before the Holy One. 
I'm in. I'm here for the long haul."

God bless you, give you peace and comfort you. And please remember, you are never, ever alone! 

Much love,
Kathy Lebron
Yonkers, NY

by Kathy Lebron in Yonkers Permalink

Children

Innocent 
Loving 
Kind

Ignorant
Blissful
Blind

They know not the evils
This world holds for all
But they have the people
To catch them when they fall

The children are ours
And always in our minds
If you know the children
You will always find

They are blessed, blissful, loving
More precious than a diamond ring
More precious than anything
They were gifted such a short time for living.

by Jessica in Mahwah Permalink

You all are in my thoughts and prayers.  I realize that these losses have changed your lives and you all are hurting.  I wish that I could do more than send prayers and love.  All I can do is tell you all how sorry I am that this happened and I am so sorry for your pain.  I promise you all in honor of each of those lost, I will show love, kindness, and compassion to someone.  That in some small way instead of more violence, those sweet people will be remembered with love and love is returned and not turned into pain or hate.  God bless and keep each of you.  From a mother and grandmother in Springfield, MO.  Take care one minute at a time, everything else will take care of itself.

by Stephanie L. Smith in Springfield Permalink

Sometimes things that we do not understand happen.  We may never understand why they happen, but God has a plan for all of us and we must not give up.  You have not lost the battle yet.  The moment you give up is when you lose.  Today may have not been the best day.  Tomorrow may not be either.  But just know, that one day, everything will be perfectly unperfect.  No one may be able to understand the pain and sorrow you are inflicted with now, but just know we are all there for you.  Our prayers go up to all of those brave, courageous heroes and innocent children who passed away in this great tragedy.  We will never forget them.  Stay strong and hold on to the memory of the beautiful people who have left us, yet they will never really leave us.  Those who are gone will always remain in our hearts...

by Stacey Chung in Palisades Park Permalink

Open letter to the citizens of Newtown, and all other citizens around this country
I am very very sorry this tragedy has happened. My heart goes out to all the children and families that this senseless act has harmed. All are in my prayers. It is time for action, but the correct action is needed. Gun control is not the answer. As criminals don't care about the law or gun control. They will continue to find a way to do harm. Our precious children sitting inside classrooms need more protection around them. Having armed guards as the NRA has offered, is not the answer either. Armed guards can not be everywhere at one time. It is my thought that our schools need as a first line of protection a high chain link fence with barbed wire. It is not uncommon to see fencing around construction sites to protect people and equipment. And yet our most precious of all are sitting in innocence without any protection.  Put a chain link fence around schools with barbed wire, with motion sensors on them, that alarm if the fence is being messed with. Have survelliance of the fence line by cameras placed inside bullet proof boxes that constantly monitor the fence line and is then monitored by an armed retired Combat Veteran inside the school. Our retired combat veterans would feel proud and love to protect our children. By the time someone can cut through the fence or dig under or go over, the police swat would be on the way and the armed combat veteran would be standing over the would be killing gunperson ~face down spread eagle on the ground.  The fencing of schools with one door in and one out. One gate in and out. All exit doors are exit only. 
It may not look esthecially prefect however it would be a first line of defense that would be difficult to get through, that would help protect our children. 
Why we have not already fenced our schools for safety is beyond me. What is the cost of a chain link fence with barbed wire and a closed locked gate, compared to the loss of even one life?  Privitaize the security of schools, then see how many gunmen get into our schools and wrack havoc on the lives of innocent children and their families. I do not support this company and have no connection it is sent as an image only. God Bless all of you.
http://www.razorwirecn.com/razor-barbed-wire-fence.html
K Williams

by KARLA WILLIAMS in Payson Permalink

May God give you comfort and strength in the weeks and months ahead.  Know that many of us are grieving along with you.  God bless.

by Nancy Shiflett in Chesterfield Permalink

Your tears will not go unnoticed, 
Your voices not unheard, 
Because I am here to support you, 
As is the rest of the world. 

I can’t image how hard these times are, 
And though I mourn your losses from afar, 
I cannot help but shed a tear, 
For your cries are heard from here. 

My heart and prayers go out to you, the people of Newtown, CT, as you recover from the events of December 14, 2012.  I want you know that no matter how sad things may seem, the world is mourning with you.  We are all here for you.  RIP, the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary. 

by L. in Lyndhurst Permalink

Dear People of Newtown, CT:

The past week, my school's choir became the first one to give a performance in the area (Bergen County, New Jersey) since the tragedy. Quite coincidentally, we had been rehearsing a song named "Prayers of the Children" since September for this concert. A debate arose about whether or not we should sing this song at the concert - some thought it was too sensitive a subject. Many, though, agreed that it was very appropriate, and we should sing this piece because of this tragedy. We, a choir with over 160 members, sang with all of our hearts, dedicated to "all those who are affected by violence." It was one of the most heartfelt concert I was a part of. 
I hope these prayers are heard. 

Sincerely,

T. N.

by T.N. in Fort Lee Permalink