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Sandy Hook: Evil Did Not Win
The story of one little girl who was killed at Sandy Hook and what became of the family in the aftermath. We live in a world where school shootings are almost becoming commonplace. It’s important to be reminded that even this depth of evil can be overcome with goodness and hope.
In memory of all who lost their lives in the Sandy Hook attack, and in hope that light will continue to pierce the darkness.
Category: General
Tags: Current Events, Evil, Hope, healing
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