I have chosen this song, because it makes me feel very moody and it just perfectly fits the pain, that I personally feel, when thinking about Cassie and about the life she had ahead of her and which sadly has been taken so violently from her, just as it has been taken from all of the other victims.May Columbine and its 13 victims never be forgotten, so that we, as a society, finally start to learn that we have to deal with all the shootings, not just but especially at schools, which have even worsened and have become more frequent since Columbine. In reality, Cassie was hiding under a table at the far edge of the library, by the windows. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Media from all over the world has descended on Littleton after Tuesday's shooting at Columbine High School. Link to family and friends whose lives she impacted. Bush who was seeking his second term. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Cassie liked spending time outdoors. Cassies witness for Christ in death indeed has gone global. Natasha Cordova, 17, of Montbello High School, who holds balloons, and Vernon Jones, 18, of East High School, pray for Columbine High School victims during the vigil at Civic Center Park on Wednesday, April 21, 1999 in downtown Denver. He walked off. Cassie Ren Bernall (November 6, 1981 - April 20, 1999) was a student who was killed in the Columbine High School massacre, where 11 more students and a teacher were killed by Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, who then committed suicide. Peekaboo, he said. Cassie Bernall died a martyr. Her April 24 funeral was attended by nearly 2,000 people. She began to smile. Naturally, her parents are comforted by the thought of her being in heaven. In September 1999, I broke the news in Salon. Today marks 20 years since 12 students and one teacher went to Columbine High School and never returned. On top of one of the two hills are 15 crosses with the names of the 13 victims and the shooters, Harris and Klebold. Reverend George Kristen of West Bowles Community Church in Littleton, Colorado, described Cassie Bernall's funeral as a "graduation ceremony," a day "to celebrate"; Minister Dave McPherson of the same congregation likened the service to "a wedding."1 Their opprobrious remarks remind me of a man who, in a botched demonstration of anti-anti . 20, 1999BUNNY RABBIT,WE KNOW YOU'RE IN THE ARMS OF OURLOVING LORD AND YES, CASSIE, WE'RE HAPPY FOR YOU.ALL OUR LOVE NOW AND FOREVERMOM, DAD AND CHRIS"P.S. A born-again Christian as of 1997, she was active in church youth programs and Bible study groups. The bed was donated by American Furniture Warehouse in order to provide a more comfortable sleeping surface for Mark who has had trouble sleeping. Another friend later talked about how much she had changed. Between exchanges, Cassie prayed very quietly. Experiences, organizations, & how she spent her time. Steven Curnow: The youngest of the victims at just 14 years old, his funeral was held at Trinity Christian Center. Yes. But she knew that if she said yes, she would die, Koeniger said. A boy named Craig, hiding under a table in the middle of the library, heard the exchange, and for some reason thought it was Cassie. He now lives in Hutchinson, Kan. J. Scott Applewhite, The Associated Press. She could see the light flashing out in the hallway. Their acquittal sparked a 6 day riot in Los Angeles. Friends and family of the victim of the Columbine High School massacre signed the white casket. Eric poked the shotgun under and fired. People talk about her smile, ability to listen, selflessness and caring character, but Bernall also points out her stubborn daughter was equally capable of selfishness and behaving like a spoiled 2-year-old. Cassie's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Bernall family tree. Also included is a detailed description, again in German language, about Cassies life, based on the informations given in her mothers book, and also a detailed description about Cassies final seconds, which, up to this day, leave plenty of room for discussion. IT'S THELEAST I CAN DO FOR CHRISTDYING FOR ME. Tom Mauser, whose 15-year-old son Daniel was murdered during the Columbine High School shooting, speaks along with other families affected by gun violence, urging Gov. Rachel Scott's grave, 2001 Rachel Scott's grave, 2004 2001 memorial service over the graves of Clement Park became an unofficial area of remembrance as thousands of people brought flowers and notes to leave as close to the scene of the shooting as authorities would allow. She said yes, and he asked why. Nielson eventually dropped the phone to take cover, but it continued recording, and the FBI lab enhanced the tape. 2023 Southern Baptist Convention. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. Please enter your email and password to sign in. When Klebold had asked the reason for such belief, Schnurr had said it was because she was a believer and her parents had raised her in that manner. Her parents called her "Bunny Rabbit" and said she loved to go rock climbing in Breckinridge. It will always remain deep and raw. Cassies church didn't back down. And in the end, there was no conspiracy or intent to mislead. Cassie had wanted to go to medical school, become a doctor and do medical work in England and Scotland, her aunt said. He said that he and his wife had got their daughter back. A vast array of websites sprang up to defend the erroneous story. Search above to list available cemeteries. [7], Valeen Schnurr had been shot and was on the floor of the library when one of the shooters, Dylan Klebold approached her. The vigil was held to honor victims in the Columbine High School shooting. It is just a story, which I can never forget and think about daily and it has helped me, as it helped many others already, to not end up in self-pity, depressions and suicidal thoughts, but to find new strength and hope for myself. In a statement issued at Cassie's funeral, her parents said:"Her life was rightly centered around our Lord Jesus. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. I just want to go home., I know, Emily answered. There was a problem getting your location. Numerous witnesses corroborated her account. In 1992, Cassie was just 11 years old when on April 29th, riots began in Los Angeles after the "Rodney King" verdict was issued. He beat incumbent George H.W. Coxey was in class when shooting broke out at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, but managed to escape. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Cassie rallies with fevered altar calls erupted around the globe. Please reset your password. Referring to the flood of Internet sites, stories, T-shirts and other paraphernalia celebrating her daughter, Bernall guesses that her daughter would be flipping out. Shes probably up there in heaven rolling her eyes at it all and going oh-my-gosh, Bernall writes. It was widely believed that Cassie was the girl in the library who was asked whether she believed in God, to which she had answered Yes, before being killed by Eric Harris, one of the perpetrators. Klebold reloaded but did not shoot her again, and Schnurr ultimately survived the massacre. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. And although Cassies story might look religious-based at first sight, I do believe that non-religious people can also receive plenty of strength from Cassies story too, as Cassie was also a very normal girl, who never tried to force her faith to others, and she had her personal worries always too, to her very last day.The music that I have used for this video is Fastpass by Buckethead. by Misty Bernall Nashville: Word Publishing, 1999, 142 pages. And she had promised her prom date, Nick Baumgartner, to give up her occasional smoking. GREAT NEWS! There was no time for words between them. The average age of Val crawled for shelter. President Bill Clinton and students applaud as Columbine High School Principal Frank DeAngelis, left, is introduced at Dakota Ridge High School in Littleton, Colo., Thursday, May 20, 1999. [13][14] Christian churches used the martyr narrative of Scott's and Bernall's deaths to promote themselves and recruit members. Family members linked to this person will appear here. I think if theres one way to die, a good way of doing it is dying for your faith, said another of the 200-member youth group, her name indistinguishable on the NPR broadcast. Klebold asked her if she believed in God. Who makes the best hot chicken sandwich in Denver? This of course occurred during the April 1999 tragedy at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Sixteen years ago, he said, this country was tremendously inspired by a young woman who faced a gunman in Columbine and was challenged about her faith and she refused to deny God. Who were the people in Cassie's life? It was the first time students returned to the school since the April 20 shooting spree that killed 12 students and a teacher, ending with the gunmen, both students, taking their own lives. Try again later. You can always change this later in your Account settings. The biggest occurred at the Silverdome in Michigan, where Weekly Standard writer Josesph Bottum described how "73,000 teenagers wept along with sermon after sermon on her death. Cassie's mother Misty Bernall wrote a bestseller: She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. [16], In October 1999, Bernall's mother, Misty Bernall, authored the book She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall. [20][4][5], Last edited on 13 February 2023, at 23:12, She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall, 2010 CENSUS CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Columbine CDP, CO, "10 years later, the real story behind Columbine", "Columbine victim's parents share her story", "After Columbine, martyrdom became a powerful fantasy for Christian teenagers", "Rick Santorum Supports Kim Davis by Repeating Long-Debunked Myth About Columbine", "Far Beyond Columbine, Rancor and Tension", "Songs of Experience: Christian singer looks at life's troubles and offers inspired work", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cassie_Bernall&oldid=1139208579, This page was last edited on 13 February 2023, at 23:12. Call today. [Emily] saw a kid near the counter jump or go down. Funeral services also were planned for students Cassie Bernall, Lauren Townsend and Daniel Rohrbough. Anderson is best friends with Josh Townsend, the brother of the deceased. The killers walked around a lot, taunting and shooting, and Emily got a good look at them. Cassie became known worldwide for courageously affirming her faith as she faced death. She must have been scared, but her voice didnt sound shaky. His friends, teammates, and family members . One of the earliest reports of her fateful affirmation was on CNNs Larry King Live. In addition to the NPR segment, she was described on ABCs 20/20 newsmagazine April 26 as a modern-day martyr who refused to renounce her faith. The headline of a story about her death in The Boston Globe April 24 read, A martyr amid the madness, while The Washington Post also employed the concept of martyrdom in an April 27 story. He made it out of the library, told friends, and the story took off. Many people have come to Clement Park to place flowers at the many memorial sites in the park, April 28, 1999. She didnt wait determining whether to say yes or no. When we share what we know, together we discover more. Eric shot Cassie in the head. (415) 528-3714. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Nicole Archuletta, a junior from Kennedy High School, holds a banner and flowers as the Kennedy students attend the memorial service for Columbine High School on April 25, 1999 in Littleton. Shrines include flowers, notes, signs, teddy bears and sports jerseys. Cassie was one of the students who were killed on that fateful day. Cassies younger brother, Chris, found an almost-prophetic poem the night of her death which she had written the previous Sunday, The Boston Globe reported. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Oops, we were unable to send the email. She responded, "Because I believe and my parents brought me up that way." There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. We consider her [Scott] to be a Christian American martyr, the churchs youth minister, Barry Palser, told The Washington Post. 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