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. 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. It takes a good days drive to cover Colorado, but well help you do it in a few minutes. LIFE Outreach InternationalP.O. Months after Rachel's death, you started doing what Rachel set out to do: start a chain reaction of kindness. It caused me to remember what a, Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, Colorado in, 1999, was invited to address the House Judiciary Committees subcommittee, Pending Firearms Legislation and the Administrations Enforcement of Current Gun Laws., 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. 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] Theyd be young adults, 38 and 39, he said. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Free Speech is essential to a functioning Republic. Listen now. It just makes you feel sometimes hopeless.. Students and staff flee as two heavily armed teenagers go on a shooting rampage at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado on April 20, 1999. *This text was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning. Darrell Scott is the father of Rachel Scott, one of thirteen victims murdered at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, 20 April 1999 by two sociopaths. It needs to be heard by every parent, every teacher, every politician, every sociologist, every psychologist, and every so-called expert! Castaldo, who was also hit and played dead while the killers moved on, was left paralyzed. "I think this year, it's gonna be different because we're spreading the word of both hope and positivity, and love and commitment to give back," he said. Our message is to change the climate and culture of a school, he said, noting the importance of finding the connectedness between people. [14], In the aftermath of the April 16, 2007, Virginia Tech shooting, Darrell and Craig Scott were interviewed on various television programs, such as Showbiz Tonight, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Fox & Friends, and Geraldo at Large, to share their thoughts about school violence and to remember Rachel Scott near the eighth anniversary of the Columbine tragedy. 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). [11], Craig continues to make frequent speaking appearances on behalf of Rachel's Challenge, urging teens to strive for a classroom "atmosphere of kindness and compassion" to stem school violence. ", Rachel Scotts younger brother Craig, a 16-year-old Columbine High School sophomore at the time of the shootings, was physically unharmed but witnessed several classmates being killed in the school library as he huddled under a table with two friends, Isaiah Shoels and Matthew Kechterboth of whom were among the fatalities. with a story of hope and help that will undoubtedly bring people together, spur personal reflection, and spark positive change. Q. 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. The subcommittee hearing at which he spoke was covered by the Associated Press and reported in several big-city newspapers; in fact, due to intense media interest regarding everything related to the then-recent Columbine shootings, the event actually received much more general media coverage than a House subcommittee hearing typically would have. 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. Police have not yet identified a motive. Directors Darrell Scott Starring Darrell Scott Genres Documentary, Special Interest Subtitles English [CC] Audio languages English. This is a historical fact. Dare to examine your own heart before casting the first stone! Market data provided by Factset. Most people, Darrell told me, are look-atters. My daughters death will not be in vain! Because Darrell had learned to think this way, he could, despite his incredible pain, see through Rachels death to a sovereign, purposeful God. All rights reserved. Denver Post. Therefore I do not believe they need to be defended. 28 May 1999 (p. A4). I wouldnt have pardoned Eric and Dylan. 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. What can you tell me about that? Much of the blame lies behind the pointing fingers of the accusers themselves. What has happened to us as a nation? That God is what we need. [15] As of 2008, Craig Scott has spoken to more than one million people in making appearances for Rachel's Challenge, while pursuing a career in filmmaking. They wanted me to talk about gun control, but I thought the real issue was our influences on young people. We do not need more million dollar church buildings built while people with basic needs are being ignored. Hear about the final days that they spent together . Rachels Challenge, a not-for-profit organization inspired by Rachels legacy, works to combat school shootings by focusing efforts on the main causes of youth violence. 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. Dare to move into the new millennium with a sacred disregard for legislation that violates your God-given right to communicate with Him. Legal Statement. Rachel Scott was the first student to be killed in the Columbine High School shooting in 1999. 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. Not for the "stupid price" of $150 an acre foot. Another parent who lost a child to a school-related shooting, Byrl Phillips-Taylor, testified after Darrell Scott and offered the opposite opinion: a lack of controls on the sale of assault weapons, Ms. Phillips-Taylor maintained, had led to the shooting death of her son. 13 January 2000 (p. B7). Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. I feel that it gives me strength, he said. Then he committed suicide. Simply looking at the horror and apparent senselessness of Columbine would have paralyzed him, while seeing through it prompted him before God to carry on Rachels heart of ministry in reaching out to others. This material may not be reproduced without permission. We certainly had no idea that 16 million people -- and that number grows every year --would have heard Rachel's story 12 years after her death. He trusted from the first that God had a purpose in her death. 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. Untold Stories of Columbine (115) 6.6 47min 2000 7+ Here is an amazing story of hope from the horrific massacre at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA I give to you a sincere challenge. "To me, that would mean a lot more for this anniversary to move forward in a positive vibe than anything else.". Their blood cries out for answers. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Please share with everyone you can. Please considerdonatingor subscribing today. [12] He is also periodically interviewed on various television programs, such as 20/20, Dateline NBC, and the Today show, to discuss the loss of his sister and his difficult recovery from the traumatic ordeal he experienced as an eyewitness to the murderous rampage. The perspectives weve cultivated between now and then will determine our direction. Its hard for me to picture life, what it was before.. As previously reported by The Inquisitr, Rachel's brother Scott was a survivor of the Columbine massacre. Rachel Scott was an inspired diary keeper and essay writer. A state trooper walks past the Robb Elementary School sign in Uvalde, Texas, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, following a deadly shooting at the school. She was eating lunch with her friend, Richard Castaldo, on the lawn outside the school when she was killed. Cyndi Swanwick views the inscriptions on the Wall of Healing at the Columbine Memorial Feb. 15, 2018. Last Saturday, April 20, was the 20th anniversary of the shooting at Columbine High School. No amount of gun laws can stop someone who spends months planning this type of massacre. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. The next day, he was interviewed at length by Katie Couric on the Today show. You've outlawed simple prayer. We do not need more restrictive laws. Let the nation again hear this mans speech. 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. Tuesdays shooting is the deadliest school incident in the U.S. since the Sandy Hook elementary shooting in 2012. Youve got people that were physically injured, you got people that lost their lives, he said. One of the most inspiring real-life stories is that of Darrell Scott, the founder of Rachel's Challenge. One principle the program teaches is forgiveness, a path the Scotts chose after Rachel was killed. Since that fateful day in 1999, Darrell has spoken to over 5 million educators, students, parents and professionals in live settings around the world. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution. What he said to our national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully truthful. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying in the wilderness. Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scottkilled at Columbine in 1999, has learned to cope with the loss of his daughter to a senseless and violent act. Mr. Holder discussed efforts to curb unmonitored gun sales. Sweet, Lynn. Experts say copycat shooters often become obsessed with the date of a tragedy that they hope to emulate. For his part, Trump floated a range of ideas from changes in mental health and background checks to raising the legal age for gun purchases. 27 May 1999 (p. A5). No amount of gun laws can stop someone who spends months planning this type of massacre. 00:00. "And it comes from something you said last week in your speech, and it was that we must create a culture of connectedness," 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. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying in the wilderness. "Gore Says GOP Stalling Gun Control for NRA." Darrells view of God already had a firm place in his heart when Rachel died. A previously obscure Denver suburb called Littleton was now the epicenter of a national tragedy. The young people of our nation hold the key. Images of heavily armed SWAT teams descending on a school and the sight of students filing out with their hands up were burned into the national consciousness. People will never know how far a little kindness can go." Scott also told Trump the problem goes deeper than mental illness, noting that a lot of children who have mental health issues are kind and compassionate. The true killer was Cain, and the reason for the murder could only be found in Cain's heart. Q. 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