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R. Kelly Drops 'I Know You Are Hurting' Tribute Song For Newtown Connecticut [Audio]

Clay — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:10:48 +0000

R. Kelly released his tribute song to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy, and announced that proceeds from ‘I Know You Are Hurting’ will benefit the families. R. Kelly announced that all proceeds from people purchasing his track on iTunes or Amazon will go directly to the families of the victims. The song [...]

Michigan First Responders Honor Sandy Hook Victims [Video]

Clay — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:37:25 +0000

If you noticed a line of first responders rolling through downtown Flint on Saturday, but didn’t know exactly what was going on, it was a group of Michigan’s first responders paying tribute to Sandy Hook. There were 22 vehicles in the precession, one for each victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy. The group started [...]

Bulletproof Backpacks for Kids are Selling out! [Video]

B-Ray — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:00:41 +0000

A small company that sells bulletproof backpacks for kids have recently had a huge surge in sales since the Sandy Hook incident.

Better safe than sorry. It's tragic what happen to those families affected by the Sandy Hook shooting, and since then it has sent a shock wave through America. Are we really living in a country where we have to be afraid that our children may get shot at school?

President Obama Asks The Nation To Observe A Moment Of Silence For Sandy Hook At 9:30am This Morning

Clay — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:56:38 +0000

President Barack Obama and the rest of the country will observe a moment of silence at 9:30am this morning to remember the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. The only sound that will be heard across the country during the tribute is ringing church bells.

Six Year Old Sandy Hook Survivor Writes A Letter To His Best Friend Jack Pinto Who Died That Day [Photo]

Clay — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:00:51 +0000

Jack Pinto was a six year old first grader at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown Connecticut, and was one of the twenty children killed that day. At his funeral on Monday a reporter (Yamiche Alcindor) tweeted a photo of a letter written to Jack by his best friend John, along with some pictures of the two.

Did Flint And Genesee County Do The Right Thing By Closing Schools Early?

Clay — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:29:37 +0000

The call was made shortly after 9pm last night to cancel the last two days of class for Genesee County Schools two days before the Christmas break. The last minute closing caught a lot of parents off guard and have many wondering if the Superintendent’s made the right decision. Here is the press release sent [...]

The Only Survivor Of The Sandy Hook Elementary 1st Grade Classroom Played Dead [Video]

Clay — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:15:40 +0000

The only survivor of a Sandy Hook Elementary first grade class ran from the school covered in blood and told her mom, "I'm OK mommy, but all my friends are dead." How did she make it? According to her pastor, she played dead and fooled the shooter.

Newton Conn. Police Provide Timeline And Details For Sandy Hook School Shooting – President Obama Speaks [Video]

Clay — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:43:03 +0000

Newtown Conn. Police said on Sunday that the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School could have been much worse, noting that the shooter, Adam Lanza, had much more ammunition on him. They have also released a timeline and diagram that details the tragic events that have left our nation in shock.

Michigan's Mike Posner Writes 'Heaven' For The Newtown Victims Families [Video]

Clay — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:14:51 +0000

Mike Posner dropped ‘Heaven’ over the weekend as a way to help himself and others deal with the unexplainable tragedy in Newtown Connecticut. The song is short, simple and to the point. He sings what we are all feeling when he expresses his sadness and confusion as to why something like this would ever happen. [...]

Talking to Children About Tragedy in Wake of Connecticut School Shooting

Stephanie McMaster — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:00:03 +0000

How do you explain the unexplainable to children? Today, parents across the country, including myself, were faced with this -- fumbling over words while explaining the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown - located only 20 miles away from my own daughter's elementary school.

Names of Victims in Newtown, Connecticut Massacre Revealed

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:58:00 +0000

Authorities have released the names of the victims of Friday's mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, in which Adam Lanza, 20, reportedly killed 27 people, as well as himself. Lanza's rampage began when he shot and killed his mother, Nancy, at her home before he drove to Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed six adults and 20 children before taking his own life.

Frank Ocean + President Barack Obama 'Thinking About You' Connecticut Tragedy Tribute

LV — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:11:41 +0000

Frank Ocean and President Barack Obama 'Thinking About You' is the first Connecticut tragedy tribute song I have heard. President Obama delivered the most heartfelt address to the country concerning the Connecticut school shooting yesterday, December 14th, 2012.

President Barack Obama Address Connecticut School Shooting

LV — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:49:06 +0000

President Barack Obama addressed the Connecticut school shooting today from the White House. Around 3:15pm on Friday December 14th, 2012 President Obama conducted a press conference to speak to America, especially residents in Connecticut. While speaking, it was visibly noticeable that the President was emotional. Check the video footage below for the full conference. Disclosing [...]