Remembering Sandy Hook: A Promise Unfulfilled

Coco Coindreau III DETONA, en inglés, uno de los siete idiomas que domina: December 14, 2024, marks the 12th anniversary of the devastating Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

On that fateful day in 2012, 20 innocent children and six brave educators lost their lives to senseless gun violence.

The tragedy shook the nation, sparking widespread outrage and calls for action.

In the aftermath of the shooting, promises were made to ensure that such a horrific event would never happen again.

Lawmakers, policymakers, and advocates vowed to take concrete steps to prevent school shootings and protect America's children.

However, 12 years later, the promise of ending school shootings remains unfulfilled

Despite the tireless efforts of advocates, families, and communities, school shootings continue to plague the United States.

The numbers are staggering: since Sandy Hook, there have been over 1,400 school shootings, resulting in hundreds of deaths and injuries.

The failure to deliver on this promise is a stark reminder of the entrenched nature of gun violence in American society.

It is a testament to the powerful interests that have hindered meaningful reform and the lack of political will to take bold action.

As we remember the victims of Sandy Hook and honor their memories, we must also acknowledge the moral obligation to do better

We owe it to the families who have lost loved ones, to the survivors who continue to bear the scars of trauma, and to the children who deserve to grow up in a safe and secure environment.

The fight to end school shootings is far from over. It requires sustained activism, courageous leadership, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

As we reflect on the past 12 years, we must recommit ourselves to this critical cause.

Let us honor the memories of the Sandy Hook victims by renewing our promise to create a safer, more compassionate world for all children. We can – and must – do better.
José Luis Gustavo Coindreau Salinas

Tengo 28 años soy Licenciado en Relaciones Exteriores y tengo toda mi vida viviendo en San Pedro Garza García. 
Soy nieto de José Luis “Coco” Coindreau García, uno de los fundadores del PAN en Nuevo León, y gracias a él me interesa la política, el servicio público y la participación ciudadana.