Remembering those who lost their lives during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting.
These are the victims of the MSD school shooting. Take a few minutes out of your day to read about them. They deserve to be remembered.
Alyssa Alhadeff:
- Alyssa was 15 years old.
- She played soccer and was on the track team.
- Alyssa was said to have been introverted and very close to her family and friends.
- She was a straight A student.
- Alyssa attended a jewish sleep away camp during the summer.
Scott Beigel:
- Scott was a geography teacher at the school.
- He is pictured above with the cross country team he coached.
- He was killed after unlocking the door to let students into his classroom to hide from the shooter.
- Scott was also a counsellor at a summer camp in Pennsylvania.
Jaime Guttenberg:
- Jaime was 17 years old.
- She loved dancing and was in a local competitive dance program.
- She was described as being kind-hearted and having a contagious smile.
- Her facebook page has been memorialized as tributes pour out.
Martin Duque:
- Martin was a 14 year old freshman.
- His brother described him as very funny, outgoing, caring and very sweet.
- His family is devastated at the loss of Martin, he was very loved.
- A gofundme page was set up by his brother, to help cover the funeral costs. The link is: https://www.gofundme.com/32z7etk
Nicholas Dworet:
- Nicholas was 17 years old.
- He was given a swimming scholarship to the University of Indianapolis.
- He also played for the school water polo team.
- Nick aspired to be in the 2020 olympics.
- He was described as being very charismatic and a very likeable guy.
Aaron Feis:
- Aaron was a football coach at the school.
- Aaron was shot and killed, shielding students from bullets.
- He was also reported to have been a security guard.
- He was loved by students at the school.
Chris Hixon:
- Chris was the school’s athletics director.
- He was described as the kind of person who would do anything for anyone.
- He had a son with special needs who followed him everywhere.
Luke Hoyer:
- Luke was 15 years old.
- He loved playing basketball.
- He is described as being very laid back, never causing any trouble.
- His family is devastated, saying that “it doesn’t feel real”.
- He was very happy-go-lucky. Never getting upset.
Cara Loughran:
- Cara was 14 years old.
- She was a great student.
- She loved the beach.
- Her family says that her death is “too horrible to be processed”.
Gina Montalto:
- Gina was 14 years old.
- She was a member of her school’s marching band.
- Her mother described her as being smart, caring, and brightening any room she entered.
Joaquin Oliver:
- Joaquin was 17 years old.
- He was born in Venezuela, officially becoming an American citizen on January 17th.
- He was described as being extroverted and always trying to make new friends.
Alex Schachter:
- Alex was 14 years old.
- He was a member of his school’s marching band.
- He was described as being a great kid, full of love and life.
Carmen Schentrup:
- Carmen was 16 years old.
- She was a national merit scholar semifinalist.
- A family member described her as being the smartest 16 year old they had ever met.
Alaina Petty:
- Alaina was 14 years old.
- She was part of her school’s JROTC program.
- She devoted countless hours to volunteering.
- Alaina was described as vibrant, determined, and loved by all.
Meadow Pollack:
- Meadow was 18 years old.
- She planned to attend Lynn University next year.
- Meadow is described as being beautiful, inside and out.
(via apasiguate)
