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What Did You Think About During the National Moment of Silence for Sandy Hook Victims?

The dreadful shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT, happened a week ago.

A National Moment of Silence was observed across the country Friday morning to honor the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting.

As you spent that five minutes in silence, what did you think about?

Did you pray? Did you cry? Was your mind on guns laws? Mental illness? 

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During that moment of silence, could you fully take in the horror of what happened to the innocents that day? Or did you concentrate on the healing that needs to follow?

This national tragedy has brought out heart-wrenching emotions. 

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What are you thinking about and feeling today? Please share your thoughts in our comments section. Your thoughts might reach someone who feels the same and needs to see those feelings put into words.


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