NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A year ago today, six innocent people lost their lives during a shooting at The Covenant School.
Evelyn Dieckhaus, William Kinney, Hallie Scruggs, Mike Hill, Cynthia Peak, and Katherine Koonce.
On Wednesday, The Covenant School reflected on the past year.
The past year has been terribly difficult for our community, and the pain is still very real. Throughout this challenging time, our unwavering commitment has been to prioritize the well-being and healing of our students, families, teachers, and staff.
“As we mark this painful anniversary, we find solace in the light that has emerged from the darkness. It is with profound gratitude that we acknowledge the overwhelming outpouring of love and support we have received from our local Nashville community and around the world. Your kindness has been a beacon of hope, and the depth of your generosity profoundly moves us. We continue to see all of the ways in which the Lord is providing for and loving our community. He has been and will continue to be our comfort and strength.”
An event will be held for the school community today. It is not open to the public.
Governor Bill Lee spoke out as well on Wednesday stating in part that his wife Maria and him join many Tennesseans in lifting up the Covenant community in prayer.
One year ago, The Covenant School experienced one of the most tragic and heartbreaking events in our state’s history.
— Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) March 27, 2024
Maria and I join many Tennesseans in lifting up the Covenant community in prayer. pic.twitter.com/OlcWgBwnjU
Mayor Freddie O'Connell said he hoped the day would bring the Covenant community and the city of Nashville healing.
— Freddie O’Connell (@freddieoconnell) March 27, 2024
Nashville Fire and Metro Police also sent their condolences and remembrance for the victims.
Join us as we pause to remember these beautiful souls taken on March 27, 2023. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/IH5RrUu8gX
— Nashville Fire Dept (@NashvilleFD) March 27, 2024
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) March 27, 2024
Fostering Hope provides Christmas for kids in foster care. I'm delighted to see Fostering Hope expand this year to expand their reach to now include kids in Foster care in metro AND foster kids in East TN hard hit by Helene.
-Bree Smith
