Platte Canyon High School by PositivelyCreative

Photography • World Events/Social Commentary • posted on Oct 03, 2006

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My family and I were photographing Autumn colors in the high country this weekend. On the way we passed by Platte Canyon High School in Bailey, Colorado where a suicidal/homicidal gunman killed a 16 year old student for no apparent reason. We wanted better pictures but the police presence allowed no stopping or standing. The flags are at half mast and the students have not yet returned for classes. This story, along with the recent shooting in the Amish school is so sad and shocking. Our children should never have to worry about going to school.

Comments (10)

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leehilliard

4:29PM | Tue, 03 October 2006

yes very sad. the world is crazy.great dedication to make us stop to think.

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Buffalo1

9:04PM | Tue, 03 October 2006

I'm with leehilliard. Thanks for the tribute pic.

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Biffowitz

9:28PM | Tue, 03 October 2006

Pretty sad events going on this week, and I'm glad you posted this. It's a reminder that life is fragile at any age, not just when your old. Some things just don't add up, seems to be so senseless. My prayers go out to the families and friends of those who are affected.

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angel_dust

3:30AM | Wed, 04 October 2006

This is really sad hon..... its a shame its getting so nothing is safe... makes one wonder what next..

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DonaKuka

7:29AM | Wed, 04 October 2006

Thanks for that image...never to much having someone reminding us of what's happening out there, so we can ask ourselves what each one can do of it's own to change this state of things!

Kuiski

1:35PM | Wed, 04 October 2006

Great tribute for a sad story.

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Richardphotos

8:27AM | Thu, 05 October 2006

more stuff has happened on the watch of Bush. too bad his policies brings out the worst all over the world. very sad state of affairs. thanks for sharing this capture on the move

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boobunny

9:13AM | Thu, 05 October 2006

That was so sad. And I agree, our children should not have to worry about going to school. What makes it all more scary is how that guy went into the Amish school. That goes to show that it could happen anywhere, public or private schools. My heart goes out to all of the families!!

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PositivelyCreative

11:39AM | Thu, 05 October 2006

Thank you all for your comments. This tragedy was really difficult to handle for us in Colorado because of the shadow of Columbine HS. All day we watched those events unfold in that horrible shooting, and this one was played out on live TV as well. My daughter openly wept, as did I. It seems as if Colorado is a bit traumatized by these events happening both locally and nationally. I can't imagine the pain these families are experiencing. Changes need to be made to protect our kids from another tragedy like this. Again, thank you for your thoughts.

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