WATCH: SF Gay Men’s Chorus’ beautiful response to Texas school shooting
“We are heartbroken and shaken by the senseless and preventable act of violence in Uvalde, TX, yesterday,” reads a caption on the video.“Our deepest condolences go out to the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragedy.“While we offer this song in solidarity, we know that thoughts and prayers are simply not enough.
From Sandy Hook to Pulse Nightclub, to countless other mass shootings in this country, we have seen this happen time and again.“Something has to change.”“When words fail us, that’s when we sing.”It then goes on to list the names of those killed.Related: Ted Cruz responds to Texas school shooting in the worst possible wayThe tragedy took place Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
A lone 18-year-old gunman killed 19 elementary kids, most around ten years old, and two teachers.The gunman, Salvador Ramos, shot and seriously injured his 66-year-old grandmother before setting off for the school.
Ramos was later shot by authorities at the school. However, questions are now being asked about why police did not engage with him sooner.
