Parents of Parkland victims mark anniversary, continuing the fight for school safety
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Parents of Parkland students are advocating for reforms to improve school safety as they encourage others to remember the students and staff killed eight years ago.
Parents of Parkland students are advocating for reforms to improve school safety as they encourage others to remember the students and staff killed.
Saturday marks eight years since a gunman killed 17 students and staff, and injured 17 others, at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
“We want people to remember the victims of the Parkland tragedy. It was a tragedy because of who we lost, the children with bright futures, the teachers and staff members who were coaches and gave of themselves,” said Tony Montalto.
His daughter, Gina Rose Montalto, was among the students killed that day.
“I can't believe it's been eight years since Gina was taken from our family. Every day we miss her bright and bubbly personality. We know the world is a poorer place for not having someone who exhibited that kindness and caring that our daughter put out in the world,” Montalto said.
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