Q. Chicago Sun-Times. Its hard to imagine its already been 20 years, a visibly emotional Graves told NBC News. But in the right way, not an egotistical way. Darrell Scott, the father of Columbines first victim Rachel Scott, joined "Outnumbered" Wednesday to reflect on the horrific shooting and discuss his mission to prevent future school violence. Corky Siemaszko is a senior reporter for NBC News Digital. Neither was it the NCA, the National Club Association. The following is a portion of the transcript: Since the dawn of creation there has been both good and evil in the hearts of men and women. If I believed they had anything to do with Rachel's murder I would be their strongest opponent. Darrell Scott has co-authored three books about his daughter's life and her impact, urging students to practice compassion and kindness. Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying in the wilderness. Jean Fain is a Harvard Medical School-affiliated psychotherapist specializing in eating issues, and the author of "The Self-Compassion Diet." Darrell Scott Speech on CSPAN Mark Johnson 730 subscribers Subscribe 377 Dislike Share 20,472 views Jul 25, 2013 On May 27, 1999 Darrell Scott gave this testimony to a House Judiciary. A previously obscure Denver suburb called Littleton was now the epicenter of a national tragedy. An innovative thought leader in the areas of school climate and culture, Darrell has co-authored two books with Dr. Robert Marzano and has received the Friends of Education award from the states of Texas and New York. I am not here to represent or defend the NRA because I dont believe that they are responsible for my daughters death. If I believed they had anything to do with Rachels murder I would be their strongest opponent. 28 May 1999 (p. A6). . Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) is the author of over sixtybooks and the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries. Since that fateful day in 1999, Darrell has spoken to over 5 million educators, students, parents and professionals in live settings around the world. Dare to move into the new millennium with a sacred disregard for legislation that violates your God-given right to communicate with Him. The tragedy at Columbine began unfolding at 11:19 a.m. on April 20, 1999, when two troubled students, Dylan Klebold, 17, and Eric Harris, 18, opened fire outside the school, then marched inside, making for the library. Rachel was a beautiful 17-year-old girl, and an aspiring writer and actress. Denver Rocky Mountain News. Scott's daughter, Rachel, was among 13 killed in the 1999 rampage in suburban Denver. They immediately seek to pass more restrictive laws that contribute to erode our personal and private liberties. Rachel Scott was an inspired diary keeper and essay writer. We should learn to become see-throughers. . The Arizona Republic. A. Rachel wrote: "Give people three chances before you dare judge them." Mr. Scott testified before the House Judiciary Committee subcommittee on crime delivered 27 May 1999, Rayburn House office building in Washington, D.C. Darrell Scott told Trump during an emotional listening session Wednesday that if people focus on relatedness, they can celebrate diversity and achieve unity. Darrell Scott told Trump during an emotional listening session Wednesday that if people focus on relatedness, they can celebrate diversity and achieve unity. That's when I realized how prophetic it [that line] was. "[9] Scott told Newsweek, "principals and teachers always need to be on the lookout for that kid who's isolated, or that's quiet, who always stays to himself, because that's typically the type of kid who ends up exploding. "Parents of Slain Students Differ on Blame for Shootings." This is especially true when bad things happen to good people, like slain Virginia Tech police officer Deriek Crouse. Much of the blame lies behind the pointing fingers of the accusers themselves. RTD wants to ban riding trains and buses all day. [It's all about] learning to take time during the day to appreciate who we are as human beings. Thank you for your Support! Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Joy Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, Colorado in April, 1999, was invited to address the House Judiciary Committees subcommittee on crime holding hearings on Pending Firearms Legislation and the Administrations Enforcement of Current Gun Laws.. I never imagined we would be where were at right now, where there are so many mass shootings we cant keep up," the daughter of a slain teacher said. And when something as terrible as Columbines tragedy occurs politicians immediately look for a scapegoat such as the NRA. Dare to examine your own heart before casting the first stone! The villain was not the club he used. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. [6] The Rachel's Challenge program includes establishing Friends of Rachel clubs in schools, following the initial presentation, to sustain the campaign's goals on a long-term basis. Its very simple, he said. Please send this out to everyone you can!!! Tuesdays shooting is the deadliest school incident in the U.S. since the Sandy Hook elementary shooting in 2012. Rachel's Challenge has reached 28 million people according to Darrell Scott. Among those who made or presented statements to the subcommittee that day were Eric H. Holder, Jr., a Deputy Attorney General with the Department of Justice; James E. Johnson, an Under Secretary for Enforcement with the Department of the Treasury; Darrell Scott, the father of two victims of the Columbine High School shootings (one of whom, his daughter Rachel Joy Scott, was killed); David Grossmann, a retired Ohio juvenile court judge; Dr. John R. Lott, Jr., a law and economics professor at the University of Chicago's School of Law; Wayne LaPierre, an Executive Vice President of the National Rifle Association; James E. Chambers, an Executive Director of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute; David M. Kennedy, a Senior Researcher with the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University; Gerald Flynn, a National Vice President of the International Brotherhood of Police; and Bryl Phillips-Taylor from Virginians Against Handgun Violence. All their victims were chosen at random, it was later revealed. Sign up here and we will see you in the morning! Craig Scott, Rachels brother, was in the high school library when the shooters barged inside. Foskett, Ken. What has happened to us as a nation? And it has given me a platform to be able to speak now into kids lives and make a difference in the here and now.. We [the family] weren't surprised by her acts of kindness, but we were surprised by how much wisdom came out of her writing. The recent $73M settlement with Remington Arms, merely the gun manufacturer, and relatives of 26 children and staff members killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012 was a terrible precedent that places blame where none exists. Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. [3] Darrell Scott, Rachel's father, established Rachel's Challenge to perpetuate his daughter's example and the two-page "Code of Ethics" she wrote a month before her death at the hands of the perpetrators of the Columbine High School shooting, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. One of the most inspiring real-life stories is that of Darrell Scott, the founder of Rachel's Challenge. We know there have been numerous school shootings prevented because a student saw another student writing that he wanted to kill someone or something like that. "Gore Says GOP Stalling Gun Control for NRA." Barbara Reeser from Conifer Colorado, takes a moment to reflect at the Columbine Memorial Feb. 15, 2018. Twelve Columbine High School students and a teacher lost their lives in the shooting April 20, 1999. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of violence. Product details Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated) We can help you keep up. My daughters death will not be in vain! WASHINGTON The father of a Columbine shooting victim said he left a Wednesday meeting at the White House with hope that national policymakers were ready to do more about school violence a. We're not human havings. 27 May 1999 (p. A5). What he said was painfully truthful. Phillips-Taylor from Virginians Against Handgun Violence. The young people of this country will not allow that to happen! Darrell is also the founder of Rachels Challenge, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping schools break down the walls that lead to harassment, isolation and violence. One principle the program teaches is forgiveness, a path the Scotts chose after Rachel was killed. Free Speech is essential to a functioning Republic. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. After Two School Shootings, Whats Changed In How Colorado Schools Handle Safety. This is a historical fact. We've done it with a simple story of a young girl who believed in compassion, Rachel Joy Scott. Because when people feel accepted they're not going to do something like Eric and Dylan [the Columbine perpetrators] did. Five years ago, my husband called me and we had a big fight. For contest details, subscribe to Jean Fain's e-newsletter. We know exactly the feeling that these families are gonna feel for the rest of their lives, that hole thats gonna be in their hearts, Bruce Beck, Lauren Townsends stepfather, said. When we refuse to acknowledge a third part of our make-up, we create a void that allows evil, prejudice, and hatred to rush in and wreak havoc. Read the school shooting tracker article, and read how NBC News counts a school shooting. Father of Columbine victim Darrell Scott reflects on the Texas school shooting and offers a message of hope. Newsweek reported that he and the organization have "reached out to thousands of schools to deliver a 'chain reaction' of hope through school assemblies, workshops and outreach programs." [9] "To me, that would mean a lot more for this anniversary to move forward in a positive vibe than anything else.". It was a number of weeks after the tragedy that we were cleaning out some of his personal effects and I came across a pair of tennis shoes, he said. The death of my wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the deaths of that heroic teacher and the other eleven children who died must not be in vain. I challenge every young person in America, and around the world, to realize that on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School prayer was brought back to our schools. | To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA I give to you a sincere challenge. I defy any law or politician to deny him that right! Reeser felt compelled to visit the memorial after yesterday's shooting in Florida that killed seventeen people at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida February 14, 2018. What he said . The assault on honest, Christian Journalism and Media has taken a devastating toll over the last two years. ". No amount of gun laws can stop someone who spends months planning this type of massacre. Sometimes you need to love yourself before you can love your neighbor. In anniversaries that followed, Graves would visit the spot where he was shot and light a cigar in memory of his friend, Danny Rohrbough, 15, who was killed there. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. One of the most inspiring real-life stories is that of Darrell Scott, the founder of Rachel's Challenge. Swanwick placed flowers in remembrance of those who lost their lives that day, but was also there to honor the seventeen people that were shot and killed at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida February 14, 2018. Please share with everyone you can. He'd read Norman Grubb's writings about the eye of faith that allows us to see through our worst circumstances to God's purpose. Q. When Darrell looked back at his daughter's murder, he said that years before, God had prepared him. April 20 was the day that Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold did the shootings at Columbine. I'm trying to share with them some of the things that I learned to get through it and to be a better person because of it". Much of the blame lies here in this room. So we rode for 20 hours and talked to people who do that. Then he committed suicide. Do your own reading and study, devour good books, talk about the things of God.. Dawn Anna speaks about the anniversary of the mass shooting at Columbine High School in suburban Denver on March 23, 2019. Not for the "stupid price" of $150 an acre foot. Actually, Rachel died from the influence of the same person who killed Anne Frank -- Adolf Hitler. After almost two decades, the problems that created the Columbine High School shootings still have a profound impact on our society. Theyd be young adults, 38 and 39, he said. "[12], On April 20, 2009, the tenth anniversary of the Columbine shootings, Darrell Scott told NBC interviewer Natalie Morales on the Today show, "We've seen a lot of lives changed from her story and our program, Rachel's Challenge, has touched literally 13million lives over the last ten years". All rights reserved. I never felt like I wasn't a kind person, but I was more judgmental than I realized. To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA I give to you a sincere challenge. In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA. Political posturing and restrictive legislation are not the answers. As my son Craig lay under that table in the school library and saw his two friends murdered before his very eyes He did not hesitate to pray in school. When suffering and evil come our way, theyll exert a force that either pushes us away from God or pulls us toward Him. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying in the wilderness. It all began when he appeared before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee in Washington, DC not long after the death. For more information, see www.jeanfain.com. She said: "For the first time in five years I'm free. There was the unknown of where the shooters were during the entire time that it was being filmed, so I think people connected with Columbine more.. Darrell Scott and Rachels Challenge offer a glimmer of hope following another dark day in modern American history. Some of his thoughts have begun to become popular again through emails and Facebook. Craig Scott, who was a sophomore at the time, first spoke publicly about what happened in a wrenching "Today" show interview during which he and Shoels father held hands to comfort each other. Directors Darrell Scott Starring Darrell Scott Genres Documentary, Special Interest Subtitles English [CC] Audio languages English. We have refused to honor God, and in so doing, we open the doors to hatred and violence. 28 May 1999 (p. 36). Among those who made or presented statements to the subcommittee that day were Eric H. Holder, Jr., a Deputy Attorney General with the Department of Justice; James E. Johnson, an Under Secretary for Enforcement with the Department of the Treasury; Darrell Scott, the father of two victims of the Columbine High School shootings (one of whom, his daughter Rachel Joy Scott, was killed); David Grossmann, a retired Ohio juvenile court judge; Dr. John R. Lott, Jr., a law and economics professor at the University of Chicagos School of Law; Wayne LaPierre, an Executive Vice President of the National Rifle Association; James E. Chambers, an Executive Director of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute; David M. Kennedy, a Senior Researcher with the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University; Gerald Flynn, a National Vice President of the International Brotherhood of Police; and Bryl Phillips-Taylor from Virginians Against Handgun Violence. If you've got your own compassion-enhancing ideas this holiday season, enter to win a copy of "The Self-Compassion Diet." You've stripped away our heritage Sweet, Lynn. Their blood cries out for answers. As transcripts of the proceedings demonstrate, Darrell Scott did make the statement attributed to him in the account reproduced above, but virtually everything framing his statement in that account is false. I really try to season my conversation with kindness, to listen more and talk less. Darrell joins us on LIFE Today with a story of hope and help that will undoubtedly bring people together, spur personal reflection, and spark positive change. With the 20th anniversary of the mass shooting looming, Townsend and several other grieving parents and survivors sat down with NBC Nightly News to talk about what has changed and what, sadly, has not. I challenge every young person in America, and around the world, to realize that on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School prayer was brought back to our schools. Much of the blame lies behind the pointing fingers of the accusers themselves. Utilizing his expertise in the computer software business and staffing for primarily the oil & gas industry, he provides assistance to executives and professionals who are now in a career search or seeking to make a career transition. Every morning I wake up, I recite the names of the 13, because theyll always have a special place in my heart, he said. While this did not remove his pain, it did provide solid footing from which he could move forward, trusting God instead of resenting Him. with a story of hope and help that will undoubtedly bring people together, spur personal reflection, and spark positive change. I feel like we have come so far in so many ways, yet were still stuck in the same spot, she said. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Columbine has been the target of threats over the last two decades, the most recent incident involving Sol Pais, 18, who authorities said had exhibited an "infatuation" with the shooting. Darrell Scott is the father of the first Columbine victim; Rachel Joy Scott. Named after his daughter, Rachel Scott, the first victim of the 1999 Columbine tragedy. Where did you find the strength to do that? Darrell Scott father of Rachel Scott killed in Columbine shooting gives congress the truth on God and gun control. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of violence. "New Laws Would Have Done Nothing to Protect Kids at Columbine." What he said to our national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully truthful. Tell me the story of how you went from grieving dad to compassionate educator? It's titled Walking in Daniels Shoes because, well, he does. Men and women are three-part beings. Life Outreach assumes no liability or responsibility for the third party website content. Scott gave life to this non-profit organization after his 17-year-old daughter Rachel went down as the first student killed in one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history: Columbine. On Thursday, Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, Colorado, was invited to address the House Judiciary Committee's subcommittee. [13], At the White House Conference on School Safety held in Washington, DC, on October 10, 2006, Craig Scott addressed the President of the United States, the United States Attorney General, and the Secretary of Education, saying, in part, "Kindness and compassion can be the biggest antidotes to anger and hatred, and I believe the biggest antidotes to violence. If I believed they had anything to do with Rachels murder I would be their strongest opponent. I feel something different with this last tragedy, said Darrell Scott in reference to last weeks shooting in Florida that left 17 dead. And yet you fail to understand Men and women are three-part beings. Browse more resourceson the topic of suffering, and see Randysrelated books, including The Goodness of God. These courageous words spoken by Darrell Scott are quite powerful, penetrating, and deeply personal. DeAngelis, the Columbine High School principal that day, waited until 2014 to retire, saying he felt a moral obligation to stay until those who were in elementary school at the time of the shooting graduated. Its hard for me to picture life, what it was before.. Mr. Holder discussed efforts to curb unmonitored gun sales. Scott gave life to this non-profit organization months after his 17-year-old daughter Rachel went down as the first student killed in one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history: Columbine. And yet, when the worst human action inspires a surprisingly goodhearted reaction, it brings out the very best human qualities: hope, solidarity, kindness and compassion. The first essay focused on safe storage laws for, Rep. Gephardt and Vice President Gore encouraged the U.S. House of Representatives to do more about the problem of, Following school shootings in Colorado and several copycat attempts at other schools, witnesses testified about ways to, https://images.c-span.org/Files/c38/19990527160424001.jpg, 2023 National Cable Satellite Corporation. Mauser said Australia and New Zealand went after guns when those countries experienced mass shootings, and he has no patience for politicians who are quick to offer up platitudes when it happens in the United States but wont push for gun control. Darrell and Sandy Scott. All rights reserved. My daughter's death will not be in vain! The real villain lies within our own hearts. After losing a child, it's only natural to feel angry, hateful, depressed a whole hornet's nest of feelings. She was inspired by Anne Frank's diaries. Since that fateful day in 1999, Darrell has spoken to over 5 million educators, students, parents and professionals in live settings around the world. Its the generous support of our ministry partners that enables us to continue our eternity-shaping work. A. Compassion isn't just for others, it's for ourselves. 27 June 1999 (p. E15). Market data provided by Factset. What he said to our national leaders during this . And youve got people that were emotionally scarred for the rest of their lives. Did that prophecy surprise you? I am not a hunter. His last memory was slamming the [car] door on his sister, and her marching off to school. To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA I give to you a sincere challenge. Got to do with your work? How have we done it? Rachel's Challenge is an organization in the United States that works to reduce violence. Without your donations, we cannot continue to publish articles written through a Biblical worldview. Much of the blame lies here in this room. She literally has inspired millions of people to continue the chain reaction she started". The next day, he was interviewed at length by Katie Couric on the Today show. I do not even own a gun. She was eating lunch with her friend, Richard Castaldo, on the lawn outside the school when she was killed. We do not need more restrictive laws. And from that, that's the opposite of that anger and hatred. Dare to move into the new millennium with a sacred disregard for legislation that violates your God-given right to communicate with Him. I defy any law or politician to deny him that right! In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA. When we view life through the eyes of faith, we can say, Things appear one way, but my God is sovereign, loving, merciful, and kind. What he said to our national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully truthful. No previous school shooting had done that. The following is a portion of the transcript: "Since the dawn of creation there has been both good and evil in the hearts of men and women. One of those was Rachel Joy Scott, mercilessly murdered for her faith in God. The villain was not the club he used. This is a historical fact. Moreover, unlike the other persons who testified before the Congressional subcommittee that day, Mr. Scott presented no facts or statistics relating to the issues of gun control and gun law enforcement; he merely gave his opinion that gun control laws wouldn't have stopped the Columbine High School shootings and that those shootings were somehow related to a lack of religion in schools (repeating along the way the erroneous claim that prayer has been "outlawed" in schools). Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings was invited to address the House Judiciary Committee's subcommittee. This material may not be reproduced without permission. And Im gonna keep their names and their lives alive as long as I can.. Were you surprised by the extent of Rachel's kindness? A flower placed at the Columbine Memorial on the Inner Ring of Remembrance next to Columbine shooting victim Daniel Rohrbough's inscription February 15, 2018. Last Saturday, April 20, was the 20th anniversary of the shooting at Columbine High School. Darrell Scott has co-authored three books about his daughter's life and her impact, urging students to practice compassion and kindness. For the evening event we do with parents, I tell the story about my son Craig, who was in the [high school] library that day and lost two of his friends. Rachel was my middle child. Now, I'm living life much more purposefully. Spiritual presences were present within our educational systems for most of our nations history. Fox News' Greg Norman and Bill Melugin contributed to this report. Malkin, Michelle. 2023 Colorado Public Radio. Rachel died on Hitler's birthday. However, were here to serve everyone without cost, so please dont feel obligated to give unless the Lord leads. What he said to our national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully truthful. And I want people to know that its OK to need to heal. [6] This code of ethics had included the words: "Compassion is the greatest form of love humans have to offer",[7] and Darrell Scott has stated his belief in this message forms the basis for what he both speaks at public appearances, and has written as an author. Mauser wears Daniel's sneakers whenever he speaks publicly about the tragedy that still breaks his heart. On Thursday, May 27, 1999, Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, Colorado, was invited to address the House Judiciary. Of those, 143 children, teachers and others were killed and another 294 were injured, according to the newspapers tally. New programs were developed to prevent bullying and help social outcasts after it emerged that Harris and Klebold, both gifted students, had been picked on for years. Do not let the many prayers offered by those students be in vain. On Tuesday, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos entered Robb Elementary School and opened fire on students, killing 19 children and two teachers. Many of our major colleges began as theological seminaries. And if you can, find it in your heart, practice forgiveness, because unforgiveness creates bitterness, anger, a need for revenge and can ruin your life., Yes, Darrell Scott insisted. Eric and Dylan would not have been stopped by metal detectors. But starting at her funeral, we began hearing so many stories. It is a non-religious, non-profit,[1] non-political organization, led by Darrell Scott and his wife Sandy.[2][3][4][5]. 28 May 1999 (p. A4). I do not even own a gun. A. The president has saidhe's in favor of tougher background checks for gun buyers, raising the age to purchase a firearm and more armed personnel in schools. Tom Mauser, father of Daniel Mauser who was killed in the Columbine High School shooting, gets the crowd fired up at Civic Center Park for the March for Our Lives rally March 24, 2018. Darrell Scott is the father of the first Columbine victim; Rachel Joy Scott. Twenty-three years after the Columbine High School shooting, Americans are. Be courageous enough to do what the media did not let the nation hear this man's speech. [6] He said that from September 2008 to April 2009, his organization received 105emails from teens dissuaded from suicide because of attending a Rachel's Challenge program. Madeline Coggins is a Digital Production Assistant on the Fox News flash team with Fox News Digital. As school districts nationwide ramp up security, Darrell Scott offered a message of hope. Think: "It's A Wonderful Life" and "Miracle on 34th Street." Twenty-four students were injured. She was always compassionate -- she took care of stray cats and dogs, stood up for the underdog. Darrell Scott offered a statement to the committee which was wide reproduced online in the following form: On Thursday, May 27, 1999, Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, Colorado, was invited to address the House Judiciary Committee's sub-committee. [8] Schools around the country have incorporated Rachel's challenge into their own clubs bringing the message to their students. Darrell Scott, Father Of A Columbine Victim, Calls For Culture Of Connectedness, News That Matters, Delivered To Your Inbox, Capitol 'Lie-In' Staged Ahead Of Defeat Of 3 Bills To Loosen Colorado Gun Laws. 20 October 1999 (p. A1). 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