Obamas send handwritten note to Parkland students: 'We will be there for you'

[octoberlib]

Former President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama sent a handwritten letter to students at the Florida high school where a mass shooting left 17 dead last month.

The Obamas thanked the survivors for speaking out against gun violence and helping to "awaken the conscience of our nation."The former president and first lady closed by telling the students "we will be there for you."The letter, dated March 10, was obtained by Mic on Wednesday.


“We wanted to let you know how inspired we have been by the resilience, resolve and solidarity that you have all shown in the wake of unspeakable tragedy,” the Obamas wrote.

“Not only have you supported and comforted each other, but you’ve helped awaken the conscience of the nation, and challenged decision-makers to make the safety of our children the country’s top priority

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/379539-obamas-send-handwritten-note-to-parkland-students-we-will-be

[ffr]

1. Here it is. This is what leadership looks like.

[sarah FAILIN]

3. Here is am crying at work again

We lost so much when his term ended.

[onethatcares]

2. at one time

we had a president that cared about more than himself.

I miss those days.

I really do.