Marjory Stoneman Douglas survivors, parents and organizations tweet about Uvalde

On Tuesday morning, the United States added yet more victims to its ongoing list of mass shootings. Parents in Uvalde, Texas had their world turned upside down when news broke of an active shooter in Robb Elementary School. The 21 victims, including two teachers, were allegedly killed by an 18-year-old man named Salvador Ramos, who was killed after the rampage. 

As of now, Robb Elementary is the third deadliest school shooting in the country. In its company is the 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. The pain that runs through Texas today reminded South Floridians of what they felt four years ago. 

Many people affected by the Parkland tragedy took to Twitter to express their grief and anger, Parkland survivors and victims’ family members tweeted from a place of personal empathy. 

Aalayah Eastmond, survivor

Manuel Oliver, parent of Joaquin Oliver who was killed at MSD

Cameron Kasky, survivor

https://twitter.com/cameron_kasky/status/1529329813512523777?cxt=HHwWgsCg7ZrXorkqAAAA

After the Parkland shooting, the students affected by the tragedy organized March for Our Lives, a movement that aimed to “eliminate the epidemic of gun violence.” Another organization, Change the Ref, was founded by Manuel and Patricia Oliver in the honor  of their son Joaquin Oliver, a victim of the shooting, and to comemorate all the victims. Both of these organizations came out with statements following the Uvalde tragedy. 

With the country reelimng from news of the shooting, people are already calling for  action to prevent another gun-violence tragedy.

Lauren Hoggs, survivor 

Ryan Deitsch, survivor

Matt Deitsch, family of MSD survivor

https://twitter.com/MattxRed/status/1529305175172780032

 

Kamille Bascus is an aspiring television editor who is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Digital Journalism at Florida International University. In her free time, she enjoys editing, playing games with friends, and watching reality television shows. 

Rachel Costa is a student at Florida International University majoring in Digital Journalism and Communications. She was born and raised in Brazil, and enjoys reading and writing. In the future, she hopes to work in the publishing industry.

Managing Editor

Natalie is a senior double majoring in journalism and English. She interned at the Miami Herald and was an NBCU Academy fellow in Washington, D.C., where she reported on national issues that affect South Florida. Natalie has an interest in political reporting and gender issues.