May 17, 1980 – Feb 14, 2018
Aaron Feis died February 14, 2018 in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. He was 37.
Aaron was the Douglas junior varsity football coach for eight years, according to the team's website.
"He selflessly shielded students from the shooter," the football team's Twitter announced. "He died a hero, and he will forever be in our hearts and memories."
The Miami Herald quoted Broward Sheriff Scott Israel, whose sons played on the team Aaron coached: "The kids in this community loved him. They adored him. He was a phenomenal man."
Douglas football coach Willis May told the Sun-Sentinel: "Just a good man."
The Herald reports that sports fans online have asked ESPN to recognize both Chris Hixon and fellow coach Aaron Feis, who also died at Douglas, as recipients of the 2018 Arthur Ashe Courage Award.
Legacy mourns all those who died at Stoneman Douglas.
It's been three years since Aaron left this world to be with our Father in heaven. He was always smiling, joking, and laughing. We used to spend our summers playing together, riding bikes, spending the night in a tent out in my Aunt's backyard. Aaron was pretty much my lifelong best friend. He did something very heroic and selfless. I am very proud of him. Aaron, I love you, I miss you and I'll see you soon.
Lori Carter
March 02, 2021 | Montgomery, AL | Family
Two years since Coach Aaron has been gone but his courage and sacrifice live on.
Jim Elkins
February 15, 2021 | Key West, FL | Acquaintance
As you remember your beloved one, may our Father, the God of peace, give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences.
August 19, 2019
What a wonderful son, brother ,husband, friend to all your soft heart touched so many Aaron I will never forget your visit you blessed me with and never forget the kiss you gave me on my check then with a smile you turned and you were gone I am so blessed to be your mother
I love you my son the end will be here soon and I will see you again
Mom
Stephanie Feis
May 06, 2018 | Pensacola, FL | Mother
Marianne White
May 04, 2018 | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Coach Aaron Feis embodied what all teachers strive to be. A friend, a leader, a role model, and a protector. Thank you Coach Aaron for protecting our children.
Marianne White
May 04, 2018 | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Valenda Newell
March 29, 2018 | Indianapolis, IN
se accept my heartfelt condolences. You and your family will be in my heart.
Carolyn Smith
March 28, 2018 | Greenville, NC
Respect!
The whole world should learn from his selflessness and courage.
Condolences to his family, his students and his colleagues from Cairo, Egypt.
Ali Tobah
March 12, 2018