A terrible mass shooting at Winder, Georgia’s Apalachee High School has shocked and saddened the whole town. Mason Schermerhorn, 14, was one of the four people who died. He was a smart and loving boy who had his whole life ahead of him.
A terrible accident has hit Mason’s family and friends, but they are finding comfort in remembering how lively he was and how he affected those around him.
Ronald Clark, a youth preacher and chaplain, was one of the first people to arrive at the scene and help the students and families who were hurt.
It was very moving for Clark to see what happened because she had worked with Mason’s mother and knew his family. He remembered the time Mason’s mother asked him to help her find her son after he sent her a scary text message from the bathroom, where he was hidden.
As Clark realized what was really going on, he was moved by the survivors’ bravery and strength. They told him their stories to help them deal with their pain. But he also remembered Mason’s mother talking about how close she was to her kids, which made the loss even more painful.
Alanna Wallace, Mason’s sister, spoke out about the tragedy and shared fond memories of how happy and kind her little brother was. She said he was a good person who loved everyone, no matter how different they were.
They are getting through their loss with the help of the many people in their community and memories of Mason’s happy spirit.
When terrible things happen, the story of Mason Schermerhorn and his family is a powerful reminder of how important love, support, and strength are. Our prayers and thoughts are with them and everyone else who was hurt by this pointless act of violence. May Mason’s memory bring comfort to everyone who knew him.
