A Special Tribute to those who left us too early in life
Sometimes God picks the most beautiful roses first, for his own garden.
Kelly Fleming, 16, an aspiring songwriter who wrote poetry, was learning to play the guitar
 
 
 

Cassie Bernall, 17, was active in church youth programs and had recently visited Britain.
 
 

Corey DePooter, 17, loved to golf, hunt and fish. He got a job to save for a boat.
 
 
 
 

Dan Rohrbough, 15, helped at his dad's firm. He was shot while helping students flee.
 
 
 

Daniel Mauser, 15, excelled in math and science and had recently earned all A's.
 
 
 

Isaiah Shoels, 18, was due to graduate in May. He wanted to attend an arts college.
 
 

John Tomlin, 16, went on a missionary trip to Mexico last year to build houses for the poor.
 
 
 

Lauren Townsend, 18, a senior honors student, was captain of the girls' varsity volleyball team.
 
 

Matthew Kechter, 16, hoped to be a starter on the football team. He had an A average.
 
 
 

Rachel Scott, 17, was active in drama, church. Her brother "played dead" and survived.
 
 

William (Dave) Sanders, 47, computer and business teacher. He coached girls' sports.
 
 


Steven Curnow, 14, A "Star Wars" and soccer fan who
 dreamed of being a Navy pilot
 
 (no  picture online available)
 
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 Kyle Velasquez, 15
 (No other information or picture available)
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Please remember the Survivors of this Horrific ordeal