One of my former students was shot last night. In his neighborhood at 5pm. With an AK-47. In the back of the head.
He was on a ventilator. Family was apparently keeping him on it to help the investigation... He died this morning.
I don't know what to say.
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You went to New Orleans to help people, to make a difference. What you have done in reaction to this sad incident has helped your students. I'm so proud of you.
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1 comment:
You went to New Orleans to help people, to make a difference. What you have done in reaction to this sad incident has helped your students. I'm so proud of you.
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