An 8-year-old boy named Fletcher and a 10-year-old girl named Harper were killed in a school shooting. Families issued heartfelt statements describing the children’s personalities and the depth of their grief. Fletcher enjoyed fishing, cooking, sports, family, and friends; his parents urged people to remember him for who he was and to cherish their children. Harper was described as bright, joyful, and deeply loved, with a laughter and kindness that touched many; her parents expressed profound sorrow for their family and for Harper’s grieving sister. Communities are urged to mourn and support the bereaved families.
Because of their actions, we will never be able to hold him, talk to him, play with him, and watch him grow into the wonderful young man he was on the path to becoming, Fletcher loved his family, friends, fishing, cooking and any sport that he was allowed to play. ... Please remember Fletcher for the person he was, and not the act that ended his life. Give your kids an extra hug and kiss today.
a bright, joyful, and deeply loved 10-year-old whose laughter, kindness, and spirit touched everyone who knew her. Our hearts are broken not only as parents, but also for Harper's sister, who adored her big sister and is grieving an unimaginable loss. As a family, we are shattered, and words cannot capture the depth of our pain.
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