I have never met you, and like the rest of the world, before today I didn't even know your name. Until today. This morning as my children were getting ready for school I listened to THIS!!! Then I listened to it again. I sat there stunned at your grace, and poise. The compassion you were displaying in the face of such abject terror. I listened as you continued to say things like "you are not a bad person" or "I am going to walk out with you". I asked myself later if I would have the strength and courage to face such a scenario? I asked myself what you must have thought about when it was all over? Your family and friends. All those people who love you! Sometime later I thought.. What about the children? Will they all someday understand the enormity of your actions? How many of those precious children did you save?
You are a HERO! I will rest a bit easier tonight knowing your name. Walking my son to the bus tomorrow I won't squeeze his hand quite so hard, because I know your name. When the self doubt about sending my son off to a public school beings to rear it's ugly head, I will quiet the voice. Because I know your name.
Thank you Antoinette Tuff for giving us all a lesson in grace and compassion. Thank you for your courage. And, Thank you for now I know your name!
Sabrina....
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