FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Tearful teachers recalled acts of courage by their students amid the hellish aftermath of the Parkland school massacre in testimony at killer Nikolas Cruzs sentencing trial Wednesday. Peter Wang was an Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet with "a lifetime goal to attend" the U.S. Military Academy, known as West Point, the academy said. Some say they are no longer defined by the shooting that derailed their lives. ", "The fact that he died saving lives, the guy's a hero," high school student Ryan Mackman said. After watching todays trial of the Nikolas Cruz penalty phase, the autopsy reporter, Dr. Boiko, confirmed that Carmen Schentrup was shot in the right temple and said that was her cause of death. After the shooting, performers at Irish dance schools around the country wore purple ribbons -- one of Loughran's favorite colors -- in her honor, reported The Miami Herald. We love and miss you dearly. Why were we chosen? "I'm so thankful he was there to help everybody," she said, calling him a "really amazing teacher.". Funeral Home Services for Carmen are being provided by Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Coral Springs, Florida. "We miss seeing her make her dreams come true," they said. 'Dealing with the fact that I basically died.'. Period," Reoven said. Satz again asked about the significance of the high-powered bullets. Reoven then saw another teen, Carmen Schentrup, lying motionless on the floor. Carmen served as president of her acapella group. ", But the parents who lost children, he said, "really never got over it.". Carmen Schentrup, 17, was fatally shot. The Emmy Award-winning journalist joined the Local 10 News team in 2013. Samantha Mayor was shot in the knee and appeared stable. I just kept thinking, Eh, Ill be alright. Loughran, survived by her parents and her older brother, "was an excellent student" who loved her 8-year-old nieces, said her aunt, Lindsay Fontana. I lost innocence, she said of the shooting. A precocious 16-year-old girl ready to head to college and "change the world." "Every day I live with the fact that Jaime's life was cut too short and that she was unable to show the world her fullest potential," she said. Unfortunately, tragedy struck home and we were unable to celebrate the joyous occasion with her. Given the severity and location of his wounds based on this it's more than likely he was basically dead and was just doing agonal breathing. This is why she did not flee with the other students. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He was struck twice in his right leg, once in his left leg and twice in his torso Samantha Fuentes: Was shot multiple times in both legs and sustained shrapnel wounds to her legs and face. Joaquin Oliver is seen here in this undated file photo. "Gina will be missed not only by her family, but by everyone whose life she touched. It's too soon to tell for Parkland students. I wanted it quiet, but I needed it loud.". (Mike Stocker / Sun Sentinel ). Carmen Schentrup was shot inside Ronit Reoven's classroom. RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Remembrance Day. Ben Crandell - South Florida Sun Sentinel (TNS) Feb 12, 2023. Maddy said she recalls thinking, 'Why me?' Jurors will decide if he receives a life sentence without parole or the death penalty. It was a pure miracle.'. Family members and classmates held onto the little hope that perhaps she had been sent to the hospital and was in surgery, recovering, but just unidentified. She was a Girl Scout, a church volunteer, a soccer player and Color Guard member who "earned top-notch grades," The Miami Herald reported. On her birthday, her closest friends and I gathered at a local horse ranch to honor Carmen and her favorite animal, horses. Apparently Peter Wang was actually one of the first killed (in that group of 3 who were shot first) and actually didn't save anyone. A freshman, Cara Loughran was also there- Meadow covered her to shield her from the bullets as Nikolas was returning to the classroom they were outside. I couldn't wait to see her graduate and ultimately become a pediatric physical therapist, working her dream job," he said. Miller describes the days and weeks after the shooting as dark and painful. When I got the results, it read Invasive Ductal Carcinoma followed by a lot of NEGATIVE testing., Sit down before you fall down: Unsung hero sobs at new Mercedes surprise, Like a farewell she had foreseen: Parkland student honors her best friend, a victim, on her birthday. We celebrated with cake and released balloons with words of love for her. Carmen was intelligent beyond her years. After the shooting, Room 1214 created a text group, in search of comfort from those who heard the same gunfire, saw the same bloodshed and feared for their lives in the very same space. Carmen Schentrup: She was in her AP Psych class, room 1213. "She had the fire to fight.". In reference to Helena Ramsey's injuries: I appreciate the videos posted and the discussion of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas. "There was no book. Tori Gonzalez, the girlfriend of Joaquin Oliver, said the two of them were soul mates. Rebecca Bogart, 17, from Room 1214, said it's been hard to find peace since that day not even in her usual spot in the Everglades, where she has always gone to catch the sunsets and unwind. Nicholas Dworet. Hes angry at me convincing him to run.. Carmen Schentrup's parents find sleep elusive. But Thursday's anniversary was primarily be about remembering the 14 students and three staff members who died in the third high-profile mass shooting in Floridasince 2016. I couldn't move. A former student has been charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder after he allegedly entered the school with a semi-automatic rifle, tripped the fire alarm, and began shooting other students.. "I couldn't wait to teach her drive. As victim after victim spoke, many people in the courtroom gallery wept. "Scott's cross-country team loved him as he loved each and every one of them. The 18-year-old now has an internship at the same trauma center she was treated for her injuries and coaches basketball. The Olivers later started a nonprofit organization called Change the Ref, a platform inspired by their son in part to educate and empower youth in the movement to end gun violence. Students said that Peter held the door open for others while they fled, Alex Schachter, 14, (left) was described by his father Max as a 'sweetheart of a child' who 'just wanted to do well and please his parents'. Jaime Guttenberg, 14, (left) was described by relatives as a 'kind-hearted, sweet' girl. A Los Angeles judge on Thursday sentenced Harvey Weinstein to 16 years in prison after a jury convicted him of the 2013 rape and sexual assault of an Italian actor and model. Many Marjory Stoneman Douglas students arrived on campus Thursday wearing headphones and the burgundy #MSDStrong T-shirts that have become an emblem of the tragedy. Never get to walk them down the aisle. The shots got louder and louder.. "I teach psychology, so I know PTSD is going to be something out of this, anxiety is going to be something, I know," she said. According to 'Why Meadow Died' from Andrew Pollack, Cara Loughran was been shot prior to Meadow shielding her. Carmen was a 16-year-old senior. It was Valentines Day, a day that will now be marked with spilt blood. Youll be lucky if you wake up functioning. I couldnt feel from the neck down. The only male victim in that room was Alex Schachter, so its confirmed now that's how he died vs. the original info I got which said he died from a shot to the torso. He was survived by his wife and two sons. No child anywhere should have to face what we encountered. She wrote for the Miami Herald for more than 9 years and won a Green Eyeshade Award. This story was submitted to Love What Matters byCarmen Lo, a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. There is no time where you can say, 'OK, you are healed now.'". She was merely 16 years old, but was a senior and a National Merit Finalist. On February 14, 2018, the 17 innocent lives of Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Beigel, Martin Duque Anguiano, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Jaime Guttenberg, Chris Hixon, Luke Hoyer, Cara Loughran, Gina Montalto . Kaplan described Pollack as empathetic, inclusive and strong. Gunfire had shattered the window in her door, spraying across Room 1213. Memories of Carmen Schentrup lying lifeless on the classroom floor torment De Oliveira. Rumors started spreading like wildfire that Carmen had been shot and was left in the building as other students were evacuated. "Everybody's been telling me it's survivor's guilt, but it's very real, and it's not going away anytime soon.". She didn't feel ready to return to school but is teaching again. It was Valentines Day, the day of love. She said she didn't want "any other parent to go through the pain and anguish I go through every day.". Rumors started spreading like wildfire that Carmen had been shot and was left in the building as other students were evacuated. The moans of the wounded. Dr.. Every time we spoke, our curious minds obsessed over the intricate and astonishing universe and our determined personalities were ready to change the world for the better. Aaron Feis is pictured in this 1999 yearbook from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Published: 01:58 EST, 15 February 2019 | Updated: 07:04 EST, 15 February 2019. Wang and two other slain cadets were awarded the U.S. Army's Medal of Heroism. I couldn't wait to throw her a Sweet 16 party. Gina Montalto "was a smart, loving, caring, and strong girl who brightened any room she entered," her mother, Jennifer Montalto, wrote on Facebook. Do not sell or share my personal information. [58] [59] Aaron Feis, an assistant football coach and security guard, was killed as he shielded two students. She was also interested in environmental and humanitarian issues, participating in her school's Model U.N. club and, after learning about the decline of bee populations, drafted a list of bee-friendly plants to grow in the Coral Springs community garden. ", "She was a leader, not just by what she said, but also by the character," Thomas said. Carmen pushed herself to do her best in school, piano, and learning new things, such as German. "You'll be missed buddy. Boiko said during his testimony in court on July 22 that she suffered a fatal wound to the head and four other injuries because of the bullets fragments. Maddy Wilford has trouble breathing with her right lung. 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"I moved my family to Parkland because it was an idyllic little community," Max Schachter wrote. There is no timeline for healing. "Meadow was a lovely young woman, who was full of energy," said university spokeswoman Jamie D'Aria, according to WPLG. In one of the videos it states that the bodies of Helena Ramsey as well as Coach Hixon can be seen as students are evacuated. Carmen Schentrup was a 2018 National Merit Scholar semifinalist, according to The Sun-Sentinel. "The improvement I witnessed from him was admirable and inspiring," Alexander Kaminsky, the school's director of bands, told the Sun Sentinel. Israel called him "a phenomenal man" and "one of the greatest people I knew. But the industry is largely unregulated and unproven, often gruesome video and autopsy evidence. "When running out into the hallway, I step on glass, bullet shells, and blood. The shooting changed his relationship with his son, who was supposed to wait for Jaime and drive her home after school that day. 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