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Parkland Community Reflects on One-Year Anniversary of Shooting

(Photo of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School from March 24, 2018. (Photo by Casey Chapter))

Thursday marked the one-year anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Seventeen students and staff lost their lives in the senseless shooting that has spurred gun reform legislation in the state of Florida.

While the March for Our Lives organization and some of its high-profile activists went dark on social media this Thursday, there was still a major outpouring of support and reflection on the tragedy from current students and alumni.

Take a look at some of the most notable social media reactions from the Stoneman Douglas community.

On February 14th, 2018 the Parkland community lost 17 lives in a tragic and preventable act of gun violence. Everything we have done and everything we will do is for them. #MSDStrong pic.twitter.com/pnaOwTSD2c
— March For Our Lives (@AMarch4OurLives) February 13, 2019

Thank you for all the love & all the support & all the action that has come from the past year.

These lights will be out till Monday out of respect for the families of MSD and to take a step back to be with friends & family at this time.

Stay safe & stay #MSDstrong. https://t.co/cmCi6rs3jg
— Ryan Deitsch (@Ryan_Deitsch) February 14, 2019

Thank you for all the kind words and support in this difficult time for many famlies in Parkland.

I will be taking a break from Twitter for the next 3 days.

Please remember the people we're stolen from us that day; they are why we fight for peace.
— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) February 13, 2019

Today marks one year since the shooting at MSD.

To the millions of people who watched the horror unfold from their homes,

Thank you for caring. Thank you for telling our story. Thank you for helping us show that Parkland is stronger than anyone who tries to ruin us.
— Cameron Kasky (@cameron_kasky) February 14, 2019

A year ago today. There isn't enough words in the english dictionary to muster up the right words to describe the pain and heartbreak of what the past 365 days have been for the parkland community. but every day, we push forward. Every day we honor the 17. #MSDStrong pic.twitter.com/rfzSX9jrQD
— Kyra Parrow (@longlivekcx) February 14, 2019

It’s been one year since our community was changed forever. Sending our love to 17 Eagles today and every day. ❤️ Alyssa, Scott, Martin, Nicholas, Aaron, Jaime, Chris, Luke, Cara, Gina, Joaquin, Alaina, Meadow, Helena, Alex, Carmen, Peter ❤️ #17Eagles #MSDStrong pic.twitter.com/tbiuhdLX72
— MSD Alumni (@MobilizingMSD) February 14, 2019

I took this last year of my friend Nick Dworet, a true living and breathing angel on earth. he radiated warmth and love every step he took. His dedication to swimming had always left me in awe. Remember Nick today & the rest of the 16. Remember Parkland today. pic.twitter.com/E8Y9wNLq2j
— Kyra Parrow (@longlivekcx) February 14, 2019

Exactly one year ago, to the minute at around 7am, I sent two kids to school. Only my son Jesse came home. Jaime was murdered in school. I am forever haunted by my memory of that morning, rushing my kids out the door rather than getting one last minute. Did I say I love you? pic.twitter.com/s2IQHvDIcU
— Fred Guttenberg (@fred_guttenberg) February 14, 2019

can’t even grasp that tomorrow will mark one year without my other half. i miss you more than anything, JT. i wish i could tell you i love you one more time ? https://t.co/mmNe4bqZUG
— Jordana Comiter (@jordanacomiter) February 13, 2019

one year ago i sent text messages to my family i never thought id have to send. it was supposed to be valentine’s day. we miss you all. https://t.co/xQi8ik7Bmu
— Ariana // msdstrong ? (@arixali) February 14, 2019

This next couple days are going to be hard not only for me but all the homies. I just want y’all to know I luv all of you ❤️
— Jammal Lemy (@jammallemy) February 13, 2019

One year later, the pain doesn’t get any more bearable. We will miss you forever. #MSDStrong pic.twitter.com/BAdKhM4PBH
— Jaclyn Corin (@JaclynCorin) February 14, 2019

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