The Presidential Medal of Freedom Award for Victoria Soto and other Adults that took action at Sandy Hook Elementary School
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Dec 21st, 2012Someone from Summerville, SC writes:
It is this kind of spirit that made our nation great and will sustain it through this period of darkness in our history. It is the nobility of ordinary persons that when faced with extradinary challenges give there all for the greater good. -
Dec 21st, 2012Someone from Sioux Falls, SD signed.
Dec 21st, 2012Someone from Phoenix, AZ writes:
The loss of these beautiful children is no doubt one of the greatest tragedies ever to weigh on the consciousness of this nation struggling to maintain its greatness! A sickening loss! But one that could have been so much worse had it not been for the acts of those heroic adults on hand that gave their lives and became literal angels for so many of these kids that will now be able to go on and do great things in their memory. It would seem that the Medal of Freedom - if not created with people like these teachers and administrators in mind, that is should have been. Ms. Soto, Ms. Murray, Ms. Hucksprung and Ms. Russo all died in the vein of our greatest war heroes and should be honored as such. Saving a learning disabled child, charging the attacker unarmed and making the ultimate sacrifice, hiding the children and putting your body in front of the remaining children left exposed and then dying hugging your children as one final comfort in the face of unimaginable horror! I say these things out loud and it seems just too awful t o be real - reminiscent of the 9/11 stories. Being an American has frankly been discouraging for years as we seem to consistently stand in the way of human progress due to gridlock and archaic ideologies disguised as protecting the Constitution, Christianity, gun rights. America has always been about an idea, and we are certainly no longer an ideal. Not a piece of paper, not one amendment that consistently tramples on so many unsuspecting American?s right and freedom to experience the others. Award this honor promptly and without bias and allow that one thread to connect all of us, if just for that moment, and let us all remember what America is at it?s greatest ? fair, compassionate, civilized, caring, peaceful and an example to the world that despite our differences, despite our tremendous diversity that at our core we are still here because we believe in that idea. And that it is possible that community and personal freedom can in fact coexist in this nation. Anthony ChadwickREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 21st, 2012Someone from Birmingham, AL writes:
Please do something right and bi-partisan - award the hero's of Sandy Hook Elementary the Medal of Freedom. They did what they loved and protected those whom they loved.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 21st, 2012Someone from Chandler, AZ writes:
Please consider Victoria Soto for The Presidential Medal of Freedom. It is because of her bravery, selflessness, and spirit that her students will have the chance to follow their dreams.REPORT COMMENTS
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Dec 21st, 2012Someone from Archer, FL writes:
Seeing how this brave educator thought first to save the children she was trusted with and placing their safety above her own. This young woman is a shining example of true heroism. To not recognize this would a serious mistake.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 21st, 2012Someone from Temple, TX writes:
An American hero in every sence of the word. Her actions during heinous tragedy, give me hope for our future. God bless her, and God bless her family during this very sad time.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 21st, 2012Someone from Bothell, WA writes:
She is celebrating Christmas with The Lord this year.REPORT COMMENTS
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Dec 21st, 2012Someone from Bakersfield, CA writes:
Victoria has done the ultimate sacrifice for her Students. She is truly an inspiration.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 21st, 2012Someone from Annapolis, MD writes:
Victoria saved countless lives by giving her own in a dire time of need.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 21st, 2012Someone from Newport, KY writes:
Mr. President, this would be a beautiful tribute for a beautiful woman. All of the people we lost are heroes today. God Bless them, you, and the United States of America!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 21st, 2012Someone from Denver, CO signed.
Dec 21st, 2012Someone from Brenham, TX writes:
She deserves this honor Mr. President...REPORT COMMENTS
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Dec 21st, 2012Someone from Maryville, TN writes:
Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends John15:13 I agree completly!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 21st, 2012Someone from Cadiz, OH writes:
Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends John15:13REPORT COMMENTS
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Dec 20th, 2012Someone from Sheboygan, WI writes:
Vicki Soto is one of the heroes that gave her life so others could live on that terrible day last week. She deserves the Medal of Freedom for her acts of braveness.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 20th, 2012Someone from Silver Spring, MD writes:
An important acknowlegement for the family's and community of Newtown.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 20th, 2012Someone from Bloomfield, NJ writes:
These people are true heros and deserve the recognition. Do the right thing!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 20th, 2012Someone from Stratford, CT signed.
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Dec 20th, 2012Someone from Southlake, TX writes:
Mr. President, I applaud you in the manner that you have addressed this horrific event. I ask you to please bestow this highest honor to these true hero's. Particularly Victoria Soto. Her unselfish act of bravery, without a doubt is deserving of this honor!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 20th, 2012Someone from Southlake, TX writes:
Mr. President, I applaud you in the manner that you have addressed this horrific event. I ask you to please bestow this highest honor to these true hero's. Particularly Victoria Soto. Her unselfish act of bravery, without a doubt is deserving of this honor!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 20th, 2012Someone from High Point, NC signed.
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Dec 20th, 2012Someone from Clifton Park, NY writes:
Vicki Soto was a remarkable young woman whose heroic actions saved the lives of her young students. Please award her the Medal of Freedom so that that her bravery will be recognized forever.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 20th, 2012Someone from Manitowoc, WI signed.
Dec 20th, 2012Someone from Ellijay, GA writes:
I look at Viki Soto and see my own daughter who is also 27, a teacher and loves her students. My heart is broken for this young woman's family and the children who loved her. May she soar with the Angels!REPORT COMMENTS
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