Hi,
My name is Noach. I received this letter and would like to share the information. I am 17. I'm just like any other teenager. I get up every morning go to school, I come home every night. nothing special, nothing extravagant. I'm no better than anyone else, I'm no less than anyone else. I have the same hopes, the same fears, the same questions, and the same daydreams. There are people like me in every state, in every city, in every school, and in every classroom This morning 15 students, just like me, got up, got dressed, and went to school. some, like me, were running late, some early, some worried about that test they had first period, some were daydreaming about the cute boy that had the locker right next to theirs, some were thinking about the friend they had gotten in a fight with the night before, some were giggling with each other about the substitute with the big bright red wig. but not one of these students, just like me, was worried about walking into that school, the school they walk into every other Monday through Friday for nine months out of the year, and being shot at. But there is a difference between these 15 students and me; I came home after school. I will be able to go on that date Friday, and pass that test.

I will be able to graduate and I am still alive. I asked God, "why? why do bad things happen?" and as much as i wanted a straight forward answer from Him, I didn't get one and I know I won't. but I did get something else. I got a feeling deep down in my heart that says, "This shouldn't happen. and I can do something about it." I have the ability to change the world. God said that with faith I can move mountains and I have some mountains to move. I have no idea how to solve this problem. i have no idea what has gone wrong in the heads of so many of my peers, and i don't know how to stop it. but i am sure going to try. Today I was saddened by what happened. I was scared and I was confused. But most of all, I was ashamed. I am ashamed. I am ashamed of my generation, of my classmates, of my friends, and of myself. These shootings were done by kids my own age. kids that you pass on the street, kids with friends, and kids with families. the kids that died are the same. these kids that were killed are innocent victims. they did not deserve to die and nothing can ever come close to making what happened justifiable.

Those that ignore this, as I have, for the past however many years, are those that I am ashamed of. What has to happen? Does it have to happen to your family, to your kids, to your friends to your life to open your eyes? Are you going to wait still? Because I refuse, I refuse to watch this happen anymore. I refuse to be a victim. i don't know how i am supposed to change the world, but I will. I am not going to stand by any longer and watch my generation flush society down the toilet. The streets aren't safe, parks aren't safe, homes aren't safe, and now schools aren't safe. There is something wrong with this picture and I feel sorry for those that don't see it. But most of all I pity those that do but choose to ignore it. I am making a vow to myself to stand up against it, to make a difference, and I pray I am not alone.

My name is Jayson Martin from Littleton, Colorado, I would like for anyone who reads this to please send your name to write@ttt.org.il with Littleton as the subject and tell us of your support. Suggestions also welcomed.

I would like to send prayers out to my friends who were in Columbine H. S. I would like everyone to please say a prayer for the safety of everyone who was involved in this terrible tragedy. It is something that has hurt me today as well as my friends, I'm grateful for my safety and their safety.

Thank you.

Jayson Send us your name and we will add it to this list

1. Jayson L. Martin Littleton, Colorado
2. Michelle R. Evans Aurora, Colorado
3. Brooke A. Bayer Greeley and Littleton,
Colorado
4. Adam B. Mutzbauer Denver, Co.
5. Brian P. Connors, Golden, CO, born in
Littleton
6. Jessica R. Bogart Littleton, Colorado
7. Andrew V. Williams Littleton, Colorado
8. Ryan L. De Kruif, Littleton, Colorado
9. Molly E. Gearke, Littleton, Colorado
10. Mandy Randall, Littleton, Colorado
11. Cody Stickman, Highlands Ranch, CO
13. Kellie VerSteeg, Highlands Ranch,
Colorado
14. Rebecca Duguid, Littleton, CO
15. Sarah Duguid, Littleton, CO
16. Kelly Wells, St. Louis, MO
17. Christina Lederer, St. Louis, MO
18. Jami Bergfeld, St. Louis, MO
19. Linda Westover, St. Louis, MO
20. Melissa Gladback, St. Louis, MO
21. Kari Konneman, St. Louis, MO
22. Bethany Boogerd, St. Louis, MO
23. Justin C. Worley, Circleville, OH
24. Michelle Hershey, Lebanon, PA
25. Clay Humphreys, College Station, TX
26. Ryan Williams, College Station, TX
27. Monty Wessler, Springfield Colo.
28. Eddy Hutchens, Franktown Colo.
29. Merry Strakey, Elizabeth, CO
30. Brian Roberts, Divide Co.
31. Jill Wagner, Navarre, FL
32. Amy Garrett, Navarre, Fl
33. Randy and Catherine Reese, Navarre,
FL
34. Natalie Suzanne Raymer, Floral City ,
FL
35. The Everitt Family - Georgia
36. Sherry Cochran, Dalton, GA
37. Cathy Baker, Raleigh, NC
38. Tobin Tucker, Cary, NC
39. Jaci Field, Atlanta, GA
40. LeeAnn Stelzenmuller, Atlanta,GA
41. Jackie Shedrow, Atlanta, GA
42. Nuala M. Reilly, Atlanta, Georgia
43. Betsy Hamilton, Atlanta, Georgia
44. Melinda Hall Bray, Nashville, TN>Nuala
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45. Ellie Ohashi, Washington, DC
46. Dana Cosine, Washington, DC
47. Martina Hawe, Germany, BY
48. Martin Griesmuller, Germany
49. Kim-Mai Pham Duc , Germany
50. Loan Pham Duc, Germany
51. Claudi Goldbrunner, Penzberg,
Germany
52. Nina Goldbrunner, Fairfax, VT
53. Sarah Lorenz, Tutzing, Germany
54. Florian Lorenz, Innsbruck, Austria
55. Robert Rostek, Innsbruck, Austria
56. David Herrmann, Eggenburg, Austria
57. Richard Rohan, Vienna, Austria
58. Monika P., New York
59. S.A. Bachmayer, Silver Spring, MD
60. Shawna Secrist, New York, USA
61. Stacy Wildt, North Tonawanda, NY
62. Jennifer Rogers, Alabama
63. Jessica, NY, USA
64. Vicki, Round Lake, IL
65. Susan, Vernon Hills, IL
66. Tricia C. Springfield, MA
67. Charisma Noblakiv, Springfield MA
68: tracy guyette chicopee ma
69 Jessica Downie, Chicopee MA
70.Sara Griffin, Chicopee, MA
71. Diane Casa, Chicopee, MA
72. Pam Bournique, Chicopee, MA
73. Nicole Elizabeth Guilbert, Chicopee,
MA
74. Michael Richard Viens, Chicopee, MA
75.Kevin James Anderson, Simsbury, CT
76.Brian Gineo, South Windsor, CT
77. Krista Campanario...New Britain, Ct
78. Katie Zullo, New Briatain Ct
79. Kathleen Walsh, West Hartford, CT
80. Jackie Tanzella, West Hartford, CT
81.Kristin Lavigne West Hartford, CT
82. TARA ROWE WALTHAM, MA
83. Meghan Bourque Waltham Ma
84. Jaclyn Doucette Waltham MA
85. ASHLEY BERMAN WALTHAM, MA
86. Diana Nanthavong--Lowell, MA
87. Anita Gillespie--Poca, WV
88. Lisa Curless ~ Holden, Maine >>
89. Connie Gadbois~ Schererville, In
90. Lindsey Zeoli ~ Rochester, Michigan
91. Laura Chaput~ Bloomfield Hills, MI
92. Emily Bakken~ Franklin, MI >>
93. Justin Vp~Hills of Bloomfield, MI
94. Chris Page-Bloomfield Hills, Mi
95. MG Donahue ~ Beverly Hills, Mi
96. Casey DeVore~Grand Blanc, Mi
97. Mandy Armenti ~ Flint, Michigan
98. Erin McCann~Bloomfield Hills, MI
99. Kim Reinhart ~ Franklin, Mi
100. Brooke Lites~Bloomfield Hills, Mi
101. Jodie Kaufman- Bloomfield Hills, MI
102. Risa Lichtman-West Bloomfield, MI
101. Elana Roffman - New York
102. Diana Roffman ~ New York
103. Amber Smyrniadis-New York
104.Lindsey Walker~ New York
105. Kristin Colavito~ ny
106. Kate Mahland~ NEW YORK
107. Stephanie Gollobin~ NEW YORK
108. Lisa S.- New York
109. Megan Dempsey...New York...Long Island
110. Chris Stewart.............New York.!
112. Jaime Acer.........................NEW
YORK.................LONG ISLAND
113. Kristen Kramer NEW YORK....Long island
114.Caitlin Lambert.........New York.......Long Island
115. Marissa Henning .......long island, new york
116. Jackie Swerz..... long island , new york
117. Tina Weber.....Long island......New York
118. Nicole Phillips.....Fredricton........New
Brunswick.....Canada
119. Whitney Peer. . . . . long island, NY
120. Brittany T. Long Island New York
121. Shelby Blackmore Windham, Maine/Cary, North
Carolina <3
122. Melissa Malloch Windham Maine
123. *Arika Hick* Gorham, Maine
124. kristena Gagnon, South Portland Maine
125. Ashley Tobin, Gorham Me.
126. ~*Crissi*~ Florida
127. Brian Gibson, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
128. Andrea D., Lakeland, Florida
129.Verdell Hunt,,Lakeland<Florida Keep it
real
in
Lakeland and stay alive.
130. Amanda Jordan~Lakeland, Florida >>
131.Cheyenne Hyde~~Lakeland,Florida~~Keepin
it real
132.Lindsey Stanton~Lakeland,Florida
133. Jessica J~Lakeland,Florida >>
134. Lauren Edwards-Lakeland, Florida-This SHOULDN'T
Happen again, and only we can stop it!
135: Adrienne Whitaker-Lakeland,Florida-This
shouldnt be happening..lets make a stand against school
violence!!!
136: Jessica Brown~Lakeland,FL....hey! this
needs
to
be stopped and the only way it will is if WE stand up for what is
right...
137. Veronica Del Toro~Lakeland, FL...This whole
murderous teen thing has gotten way out of control. I don't
know how it
all
started, but our generation is totally out of control. We've got to
make
a
stand and smack some sense into each other before our
generation ends up
being the last generation.
138. Billie Jo Glisson ~ Lakeland, FL ~~ <3
139. Steicy loria ~~~~ Miami, FL~~~This
SHOULDN'T
happen and we are the only ones that can stop it!
140. Ricky Losada.......Miami, FL >>
141.MONIQUE MENDEZ~~~ MIAMI,
FLORIDA~~~MY PRAYERS ARE
WITH YOU!! LET'S MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
142. JESUS MENDEZ~~~ MIAMI, FLORIDA
143.Adrienne Abecassis~ Miami,Florida
144.Jamie Martens~~~~~~~~Davie, Florida >>
145. Karen Parkin~~~~~~~~~~~~~Pembroke
Pines, Fl
146. SHeen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Fort Lauderdale, FL
147. I-tyng-- Queens NYC-- stop the violence... >>
148.Melissa Gansz~~~~~~~~~~~~~Hopatcong NJ
149.Lizzie King~~~~~Middleboro MA >>
150. Jill Shurtleff-----Middleboro MA >>
151.~SAMANTHA Stop this act of unessacary voilence.
152. ~Ashley~ Pelham, NH
153.Adria Farr Windham nh this is so sad sign it >>
154. Mandy Paquette VT
155. Lora Massey, VT
156. Emily Lyford, VT
157. Cole B, VT
158. meghan c., P.A
159. Marisa Fertenbaugh , Mechanicbsurg, PA
160. Shannon Burkett Mechanicsburg PA
161. Meredith Brickner Carlisle, PA
162. Maureen Hooker, Mechanicsburg, Pa
163. Victoria San, Mechanicsburg, PA
164. Jennifer I ~~> bOcA rAtOn,Fl
165. Rachel Campbell ~*~*ILf
166.Nina A.,New Orleans,La.
167.Kelly Moorman >>>>>Owensboro,KY >>
168.Tommy Opferma~~~~~Pittsburgh Pennyslvania
169. Christine M.~~~~PENNSYLVANIA
170. Aprille R. Pennslyvania
171. Jessy D. Pennsylvania
Names added this month
172. Sam I. Herz, Israel
173. Noach K. Goldstein, Israel
174. Miykha'el Ben-Gabri'el
175. Rebecca D. Hom
176. Ken Whitmore
177. Hope Whitmore
178. Rosalind Whitmore
179. *Katie Funk*~ Malta, OH. My prayers are with you all.
180. Dan David Saulesco, Stockholm, Sweden
181. KADIE CARR ST.LOUIS MISSOURI
182. Crystal Moneypenny Gladewater Texas
183. My name is Natasha Neal and I live in Arlington, TX Teen violence has touched many lives of my friends and family. It's nice to know that someone else cares just as much as I do.
184. Vicki E.stidham branson MO
185. Nathalie-Anne Samson, Quebec city, Canada
186. TIFFANY FORSYTHE, DOWNEY,CA
Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone and every family.
God bless everyone of his children!!!
187. Devon Bennett CA
188. Jodi L. Rice. Topeka, Ks
189. Erica A, Grand Junction, Colorado,
(read Erica's post on the bulletin board)
190. Atara, Rubin, Australia
School violence is heard about here and we all fear and hope for the best-sympathy to all those affected by the loss
191. Tova Shatz- Queens, NY
192. Aron Y.B. Ben-Zev - Efrat, Israel.
193. Ariel Davidson- Portland, Maine.
194. Maria Spiegel~Washington, PA
195. Michelle Bowling
May God help all the sickened people out in the world trying to get revenge against others.
196. Michael Nash, Sydney, Australia
197. Lindsey M- - Edmonton, Alberta

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