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Dawn Hochsprung Obituary

Hochsprung, Dawn
Dawn Lafferty Hochsprung, 47, of Woodbury, CT, passed Friday, December 14, 2012 as the result of the tragic events that unfolded at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.
Beloved daughter, mother, wife, grandmother and friend, Dawn was a dedicated teacher who inspired her students to reach their fullest potential by instilling in them the importance of life-long learning. A fierce leader and educational activist, Dawn was admired by her colleagues, students and parents, particularly for her caring and nurturing nature. She often referred to her students as her "children" and wanted school to be a positive place and a safe haven.
A graduate of Naugatuck High School Class of 1983, Dawn discovered the power of knowledge which led her to pursue a career in education. Dawn received her bachelor's degree in special education from Central Connecticut State University and her master's degree education from Southern Connecticut State University. She was currently enrolled at Russell Sage College in Troy, NY pursuing her Ph.D. - a testament to her own personal mission to continue learning and lead by example.
Above all, Dawn was extremely devoted to her family. There was nothing in the world she wouldn't do to ensure that her family was happy and safe. She often credited her mother, Cheryl (Gee Gee) Lafferty for instilling in her the importance of family and never taking them for granted.
Dawn is survived by her husband George Hochsprung, her mother Cheryl Lafferty, two daughters, Cristina Lafferty Hassinger and Erica Lafferty, a brother Daniel Lafferty, three grandsons, a granddaughter, three step daughters, Anne Priest, Amy Lawton and Beth Ewaskiewicz, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Her father, William Lafferty, had passed in 2004. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, December 19 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Woodbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere, 2 School Street. Burial will be private. To place an online condolence, please visit www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Danbury News Times & Connecticut Post on Dec. 17, 2012.

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Charlette Martin

July 9, 2025

I was a student of George Hochsprung the year 2012 and I was in his classroom the day he got the call with what happened at sandy hook. I am now turning 25 this year and will always remember that day, and I pray for George every day and your family. God bless you all, and I hope you guys have found peace over the years. I just know Dawn is with those same children she considered her own and she´s still protecting everyone.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

June 25, 2025

Hi Dawn May I Please Wish You
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AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
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June 25, 2025

Hi Dawn May I Please Wish You
Happy Birthday Please
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

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MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

January 6, 2025

To Dawns Family
I’Am SO SORRY FOR THE Loss Of Your
Mother Who Had Served As Principal
At Sandy Hook Elementary School She Was
A Hero The School Needed IN The
Wake Of Devastating Crime
I Send A Heartfelt Thank You To
Dawn For Saving Many Children’s
Lives On December 14,2012
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

ME!INDA FAITH DURHAM
Friend

MELINDA FAITH Durham

August 18, 2024

To Dawns Family
I Am SO SORRY For The Loss Of Your
Mother Who Had Served As Principal
At Sandy Hook Elementary She Was
A Hero The School Needed IN The
Wake OF Devastating Crime I Sent A
Heartfelt Thank You For Saving
Many Children’s Lives On December 14,2012
Resting Safely IN The Arms OF Jesus
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH Durham

August 17, 2024

To Dawns Family
I Am SO Sorry For The Loss Of Your Mother
Who had Served As Principal
At Sandy Hook Elementary Elementary She Was A Hero
The School Needed In The Wake OF Devastating Crime
I Sent Heartfelt Thank You To Dawn For Saving
Many Children’s Lives ON December 14th 2012
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM
Friend

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

August 16, 2024

Hi Dawn
May I Please Wish You Happy Birthday
On Friday June 28 Please
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM
Friend

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

June 28, 2024

Hi Dawn
May I Please Wish Happy Birthday Please
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM
Friend

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

June 28, 2024

Hi Dawn
May I Please Wish You Happy Birthday Please
I Love You SO MUCH

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

May 14, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM
Friend

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

April 22, 2024

I Really Missing Those Bear Hugs With You
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM
Friend

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

April 15, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM
Friend

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

January 11, 2024

I Really Missing Those Bear Hugs With You
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM
Friend

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

January 9, 2024

To Dawns Family
I Am SO SORRY For Your Loss Of Your Mother Who Had Served As Principal AT Sandy Hook Elementary School She Was Hero The School Needed IN The Wake OF Devastating Crime I Sent A Heartfelt Thank You TO Dawn For Saving Many Children´s Lives ON December 14,2012
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM
Friend

New Canaan, Ct. resident

January 9, 2024

To Dawn´s Friends and Family,
May she continue to soar with
her angels.
God bless all of you...
Sincerely,

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

January 8, 2024

To Dawns Family
I Am SO SORRY For The Loss OF Your Mother Who Had Served As Principal At Sandy Hook Elementary She Was Hero The School Needed In The Wake OF Devastating Crime I Sent A Heartfelt Thank You TO Dawn For Saving Many Children´s Lives ON December 14,2012
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM
Friend

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

January 4, 2024

To Dawns Family I Am SO SORRY For Loss OF
Your Mother Who Had Served As Principal AT
Sandy Hook Elementary School She Was A Hero
The School Needed IN The Wake OF Devastating Crime I Sent A Heartfelt Thank You To Dawn Saving Many Children's Lives ON December 14,2012 Resting Safely IN The Arms OF Jesus We Will Love You Miss You Always
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM
Friend

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

December 27, 2023

Resting Safely IN The Arms OF Jesus
We Will Love You Miss You Always
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM
Friend

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

December 26, 2023

Resting Safely IN The Arms OF Jesus
We Will Love You Miss You Always
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM
Friend

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

December 26, 2023

I Really Missing Those Bear Hugs With You
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

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Friend

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

December 26, 2023

Resting Safely IN The Arms OF Jesus
We Will Love You Miss You Always
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

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MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

August 19, 2023

I Really Missing Those Bear
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I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
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August 17, 2023

I Really Missing Those Bear
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AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
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August 13, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
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August 12, 2023

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AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

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MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

July 22, 2023

I Really Missing Those Bear
Hugs With You I Love You SO Much
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

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July 2, 2023

I Really Missing Those Bear Hugs
With You
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

Melinda Faith Durham
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MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

June 28, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

Melinda Faith Durham
Friend

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

June 28, 2023

Hi Dawn
May I Please Wish You Happy Birthday Please
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM
Friend

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM DURHAM

June 7, 2023

I Really Missing Those Bear Hugs With You
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

May 9, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

May 1, 2023

Hi Dawn
I Really Missing Those Bear Hugs With You
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

April 24, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

April 23, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

April 19, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

April 16, 2023

Hi Dawn
I Really Missing Those Bear Hugs With You
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

April 16, 2023

Our deepest,Sympathy To The
Hochsprung Family. May God Give Fill You With
His Love, Comfort And Peace. This World IS A
better Place Because OF Dawn Hochsprung And Her Dedication To The Education Of Children
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

April 14, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

April 13, 2023

To Dawns Family I Am SO SORRY For The Loss OF Your Mother Who Had Served As Principal At Sandy Hook Elementary School She Was Hero The School Needed IN The Wake OF Devastating Crime Crime I Sent A Heartfelt Thank You For Saving Many Childrens Lives ON December 14, 2012 The Hallelujah: Tribute the The Victims OF Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Comes To Mind When I See This July 2010 Photos OF Your Mom Provided by The Newtown Bee Shows Dawn Lafferty Hochsprung, Principal AT Sandy Hook Elementary School IN Newtown, Conn
( ELiza Hallabeck/AP/

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

April 12, 2023

To Dawns Family
I´m SO SORRY For The Loss OF Your Mother
Who Had Served As Principal AT Sandy Hook Elementary. She Was Hero The School Needed IN
The Wake OF Devastating Crime. I Sent A Heartfelt Thank You For Saving Many Children's Lives On December 14, 2012 The Hallelujah: A Tribute the The Victims OF Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Comes To Mind When I See This July 2010 Photos OF Your Mom Provided by The Newtown Bee Shows Dawn Lafferty Hochsprung , Principal At Sandy Hook Elementary School IN Newtown Connecticut
( ELiza Hallabeck/AP/

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

April 7, 2023

I Really Missing Those Bear Hugs With You
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

April 5, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

March 30, 2023

Hi Dawn
I Really Missing Those Bear Hugs With You
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

March 27, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

March 25, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

March 22, 2023

I Really Missing Those Bear Hugs With You
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

March 19, 2023

Hi Dawn
I Really Missing Those Bear Hugs With You
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

March 18, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

February 15, 2023

I Really Missing Those Bear Hugs With You
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

February 14, 2023

Dear Dawn
May I Please Wish You Happy Valentine´s Day Please
I Love You SO Much
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

February 13, 2023

I Really Missing Those Bear Hugs With You
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

January 31, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

January 30, 2023

I Really Missing Those Bear Hugs With You
I Love You SO MUCH
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

January 29, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

January 28, 2023

To Dawns Family ,
I Am SO SORRY For The Loss OF Your Mother Who Had Served As Principal At Sandy Hook Elementary. She Was A Hero The School Needed In The Wake OF Devastating Crime I Sent A Heartfelt Thank You To Dawn For Saving Many Children´s Lives ON December 14, 2012
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

December 24, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

December 17, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

December 16, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

December 15, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

December 14, 2022

I Really Missing Those Bear Hugs With You
I Love You SO Much
AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY
MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

December 4, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sabiah

December 3, 2022

THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD YOU DID, ITS TRUE YOU WERE A CONDUIT FOR LOVE. PIP JEN.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

November 9, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

November 1, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

October 27, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

October 25, 2022

Resting Safely IN The Arms Of Jesus

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

October 22, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

October 16, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

October 15, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

October 15, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

October 14, 2022

To Dawns Family I Am SO SORRY For Loss OF Your Mother Who Had Served As Principal At Sandy Hook Elementary School She Was Hero The School Needed IN The Wake OF Devastating Crime I Sent A Heartfelt
Thank You For Saving Many Childrens Lives ON
December 14, 2012 The Hallelujah: A Tribute the The
Victims OF Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
Comes To Mind When I See This July 2010 Photos OF
Your Mom Provided by The Newtown Bee Shows Dawn Lafferty Hochsprung, Principal AT Sandy Hook Elementary School IN Newtown,Conn
( ELiza Hallabeck/AP )

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

October 14, 2022

To Dawns Family
I´m SO SORRY For The Loss OF Your Mother
Who Had Served As Principal AT Sandy Hook Elementary. She Was Hero The School Needed IN
The Wake OF Devastating Crime. I Sent A Heartfelt
Thank You For Saving Many Childrens Lives On December 14,2012 The Hallelujah: A Tribute the The Victims OF Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
Comes To Mind When I See This July 2010 Photos OF Your Mom Provided by The Newton Bee Shows Dawn
Lafferty Hochsprung , Principal At Sandy Hook Elementary School IN Newtown,Conn ( ELiza Hallabeck/AP )

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

October 13, 2022

Dear Hochsprung Family
I Am SO SORRY For The Loss Of Your Mother Who
Had Served As Principal At Sandy Hook Elementary
School I Send A Heartfelt Thank You To Dawn
For Saving Many Children Lives On December 14,
2012. I Really Love To See Photos Of Your Mom

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

October 13, 2022

Hi Dawn I Really Miss Those Bear Hugs With You
I Love You SO Much AFFECTIONATELY AND
SINCERELY MELINDA

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

October 12, 2022

Dear Dawn
I Really Miss Those Bear Hugs With You
We Will Love You And Miss You

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

October 11, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

MELINDA FAITH Durham

September 30, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

September 20, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

September 13, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

September 9, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

August 12, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

August 7, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

July 25, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

July 16, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

July 12, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

July 8, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

July 6, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

July 5, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

July 4, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

July 3, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Melinda Faith Durham

June 24, 2022

In Loving Memory Of A Wonderful Person We Will Love You And Miss You Always AFFECTIONATELY AND SINCERELY MELINDA FAITH DURHAM

Ann Marie Curling

December 14, 2021

May the Lord bless you on this horrible day of remembrance. I think of your family all year round. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

A Mom Of An Angel

December 14, 2021

To Dawn´s Family

May Dawn Surround Each Of You With Warmth From Her Rays Of Sunshine.... Heavenly Hugs To All...

May 17, 2021

She was born on the anniversary of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie in Bosnia and Herzegovina!

Sad Person

April 1, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Frances C. Uva

February 14, 2021

With love to all of you on Valentine’s Day and every day.
May God continue to watch over you
as you watch over those precious
children.
Sincerely,

Nicholas Abbagliato

February 13, 2021

You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Aundrea Smith

February 12, 2021

I am so sorry for what happened to you Dawn. Rest in peace. You were an amazing person.

Alindra

October 29, 2020

Hello So I just read about the Sandy Hook Massacre and Dawn was such a hero I wished she never died... I wished none of them died Dawn was only in her 40's she told everyone about what was happening her last words were "SHOOTER! STAY PUT!" I'll do my project for all of them... R.I.P

Skylar storm

February 25, 2020

I never met Dawn but she did everything for the students at her school RIP Dawn

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