Larson on the Third Anniversary of Sandy Hook Tragedy

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the third anniversary of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School:

“No one can forget the pain and grief we all felt in the aftermath of that horrific shooting. Our hearts were broken as our worst fears as parents came true.

“Today we remember the twenty children taken before their time. We remember the six brave educators who died trying to protect their students. We think of the families who will never be the same. We stand with Newtown, in honor of their resilience, their compassion, and their courage.

“In the wake of that awful day, we came together as a nation. We can do so again. We can be kinder, more understanding, more forgiving. Today, we are all Newtown. We grieve for those who were lost, and cherish those still with us.”

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