While it's been over a month since the deadly mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, both the victims and survivors remain front of mind for many, including Barack and Michelle Obama. The former First Couple sent a handwritten letter to the survivors on March 10, 2018, praising them for their "resilience, resolve and solidarity" after the shooting and in their activism, according to a copy of the letter obtained by Mic. SEE ALSO: Parkland students call out senator for law protecting dogs instead of gun controlTweet may have been deleted You can read the full text of the letter below, via Mic.
It's not the first time either Barack or Michelle have praised the MSDHS students. On February 21, Michelle tweeted a message that concluded, "we’re proud of you, and we’re behind you every step of the way." Tweet may have been deleted The next day, Barack followed suit, calling the survivors "inspiring" and "fearless" in a most presidential tweet. Tweet may have been deleted It's a nice reminder that even as we hope that these school shootings come to an end, we still have the solace of an empathetic, compassionate pair of leaders to offset the self-centered Instagramming and empathy cheat sheets that dominate the White House now. Featured Video For You |
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