![]() If I believed they had anything to do with Rachel’s murder I would be their strongest opponent. Therefore I do not believe that they need to be defended. I am not here to represent or defend the NRA – because I don’t believe that they are responsible for my daughter’s death. In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA. The true killer was Cain, and the reason for the murder could only be found in Cain’s heart. Neither was it the NCA, the National Club Association. “The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his brother Abel out in the field. But not Darrell Scott.ĭarrell brought the Gospel to Washington with him, and his speech before the House committee is so perfectly articulated, I feel like Jesus himself would see it worthy of a mic-drop. Perhaps they would place blame, call for action, demand stricter laws, and ultimately seek comfort in change and ramifications that might bring justice to their circumstance. If it were most parents in Darrell’s shoes-having lost a child to the same heinous acts of violence that continue to threaten every schoolchild’s life today-I can imagine their plea to the House of Representatives might include something about gun control. Rachel’s incredible faith has gone on to inspire millions, as Scott works tirelessly to carry out her legacy through the nonprofit, “Rachel’s Challenge.”Īs part of his efforts, Darrell had the opportunity in 2012 to deliver a most beautiful and eloquent speech before the House Judiciary Committee’s subcommittee. When her unflinching and unwavering response was,“You Know I Do,” Eric looked her in the eye and told her, “Then go be with him,” and he shot her in the head. Dylan grabbed her by the hair and asked, “ Do you still believe in your God?” ![]() ![]() The boys walked away but returned seconds later after seeing she was still alive. Dylan and Eric shot her twice in the leg and once in the back. On the day of the shooting, the 17-year-old was the first person shot on the school’s campus. It’s a day I will NEVER forget.Ģ,600 students packed the bleachers of my high school gym, as Darrell Scott shared his daughter Rachel’s story. Then, my sophomore year, a man named Darrell Scott spoke at my high school assembly. I’ve walked the halls and imagined that tragic day with a completely broken heart. But their actions and the horror that followed was engrained in me as a student from that day forward.Īs I got older and began high school myself, I participated in sporting events at Columbine. I was just five years old when Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold opened fire on their fellow students in the school library on April 20. Growing up in Colorado, I’ve known about Columbine my whole life. The infamous, Columbine High School shooting of 1999. As the news made headlines, and my heart broke all over again (as it does on what seems like a weekly basis following similar reports), I couldn’t help but think back to the original school shooting-the one that “started it all,” if you will.
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