Parkland Family Delivers Victim Impact Statement

"A constant emptiness. I feel I can't truly be happy." The father and brother of #AlexSchachter, one of the 17 victims in the #ParklandSchoolMassacre, deliver their powerful victim impact statement. In a heartbreaking moment, Alex's brother read to the jury a poem written by Alex,14, called, "Life is Like a Rollercoaster."
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  • @COURTTV
    @COURTTV Жыл бұрын

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  • @onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044

    @onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044

    Жыл бұрын

    Total gun control is what Hitler, Stalin, Pot etc did right before they murdered millions of innocent people even their own kind! Remember many citizens died because they didn’t have guns to defend themselves from the Nazis!! Wake Up World!

  • @Nighthawkforever147
    @Nighthawkforever147 Жыл бұрын

    If you follow Mr. Schachters story, he has done some really kick ass things. He actually goes around the country and trains police how to handle school shootings and increase security etc… I wish him peace in life as much as possible.

  • @black4pienus

    @black4pienus

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh wow. I respect this man so much.

  • @selfesteem3447

    @selfesteem3447

    Жыл бұрын

    Tell me more, I so get it. Think about how the show America's most wanted, started. When you can't get back to who you were, everything you used to care about means nothing. When you can't get out of bed, but if you have a reason, if you can put meaning to the senselessness. If you can turn it into something where it's not all for nothing. You have to start by just taking one breath at a time, one second at a time. You have to do away with all of your clocks and don't even worry about daylight savings time and that's such thing, because you know you're going to be suffering so hard for so long - that time doesn't even matter.

  • @hgkwbsx7

    @hgkwbsx7

    Жыл бұрын

    In my country, we have no one training police how to deal with school shootings. Because we DONT have them. We've never had ONE. How darkly ironic your message is. America is such a sick country. And your comment highlights the general standard of how regressive the general attitudes are.

  • @bobkane432

    @bobkane432

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad he's making a difference

  • @TheDragonHouse

    @TheDragonHouse

    Жыл бұрын

    He will never have peace after his son passed away. He will never know what that is after that day. We can only wish him the best. I’m not for the police but I want the children to be safe and hope this never has to happen again with some people there defending back. Police have been useless in these last few shootings apparently and didn’t stop the shooters. We need real soldiers to go and stop shooters. That’s it.

  • @shannon_w.
    @shannon_w. Жыл бұрын

    The grief on this Dad’s face since the beginning of this trial has been so heartbreaking to watch. He is just so broken. As a Mom I could NOT imagine having to live through something like this. I pray he can find peace in some way ❤️

  • @denisebranch4719

    @denisebranch4719

    Жыл бұрын

    Watching him has broken my heart the most cs of the pure pain in his face💔

  • @morgan3368

    @morgan3368

    Жыл бұрын

    I know , it's been the same look throughout the whole thing. Just hurts my heart 😭

  • @alfobootidir2474

    @alfobootidir2474

    Жыл бұрын

    He flinches for the other kids too.

  • @kristinm784

    @kristinm784

    Жыл бұрын

    🙏❤️

  • @amieaiello3456

    @amieaiello3456

    Жыл бұрын

    I noticed that too. It’s been so heartbreaking. I truly hope that all the families find peace and comfort.

  • @shAnn0n1
    @shAnn0n1 Жыл бұрын

    I've been waiting for ALEX'S father to read his impact statement. Alex's dad has been in the gallery, everyday, shaking his head, holding back the tears, and consoling his family members and the victims families members too. Just so SAD.

  • @toreckman8899

    @toreckman8899

    Жыл бұрын

    He’s been on the news.

  • @JoeyTheSinic

    @JoeyTheSinic

    Жыл бұрын

    This father got very involved in the system afterwards to make sure he did his best to help stop the next one from ever happening. He dedicated his life to the fight.

  • @nwguy9816

    @nwguy9816

    Жыл бұрын

    Me, too. He's been one of the most vocal since the shooting. Do you know if Peter Wang's family gave their testimony?

  • @april4769

    @april4769

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nwguy9816 they did today..it was heartbreheartbreaking 💔💔

  • @nwguy9816

    @nwguy9816

    Жыл бұрын

    @@april4769 Thank you for the heads. I saw it and choked up watching his mother.

  • @ProfessorDisaray
    @ProfessorDisaray Жыл бұрын

    This Dad has NEVER missed a day in court, he has been vigilant into seeing that Cruz be held accountable for his crimes and be put to Death. The expressions on the faces of the victims families during the daily court proceedings is heart wrenching. As exposed evidence about the methodical internet searching, planning and bragging that Cruz made prior to him executing 17 kids. Another Great Father giving an amazing impact statement about his loss child. RIP Alex Schachter

  • @sophside9931

    @sophside9931

    Жыл бұрын

    He’s truly been this silent warrior and amazing support, and his statement today was brave, honest and lovely.

  • @candy.......

    @candy.......

    Жыл бұрын

    Every single one of these parents on the stand testimonies are heartwrenching, but i noticed Mr. Schacter's face the most out of all of them... i listened to hear the coroner give the testimony of the wounds and how he was shot while he was standing and paralyzed right away, then bled. I think i would have passed out from crying so much hearing how my son was shot 2x. This world is finite, we will one day be reunited in the afterlife and our grief will be taken away.

  • @donnarega1249

    @donnarega1249

    Жыл бұрын

    There were so many social media red flags, yet if you say an unsavory word and mean no harm, you will be locked out of your account...what a shame.

  • @ProfessorDisaray

    @ProfessorDisaray

    Жыл бұрын

    That is a price that we pay now on social media. But there are other ways of getting the word out.

  • @williamsykes7803

    @williamsykes7803

    Жыл бұрын

    17 victims 14 kids 3 were staff I believe.

  • @oceanstaiga5928
    @oceanstaiga5928 Жыл бұрын

    Alex (and his brother Ryan)’s mom died just years before Alex. I can’t imagine the grief. Still, both Max and Ryan are doing so much to help keep schools safe in Alex’ honour. I have the deepest respect for them.

  • @rociotm8934
    @rociotm8934 Жыл бұрын

    This young boy looked like the sweetest and kindest Angel and I am sure he was.

  • @kristinm784

    @kristinm784

    Жыл бұрын

    A doll I can see it too!

  • @karleeeggenberger-delarosa9839
    @karleeeggenberger-delarosa9839 Жыл бұрын

    I don’t know how he feels about all the camera coverage he’s received during this trial, but he has brought such an important human element to this coverage, particularly during the expert witnesses. The emotion on his face is a needed reminder that this is not a regular court proceeding and this is not normal. My heart breaks for him and his family.

  • @beck615
    @beck615 Жыл бұрын

    From one dad to another, I just want to give this man a hug. I can't imagine the pain this caused, my heart hurts for you and the other families.

  • @omensoffate

    @omensoffate

    Жыл бұрын

    Just take a shower first

  • @Chihuahuauno1

    @Chihuahuauno1

    Жыл бұрын

    You're Gah-bro!

  • @kristinm784

    @kristinm784

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too!!!!❤️🙏

  • @JL-zn7me
    @JL-zn7me Жыл бұрын

    Alex looks exactly like his Dad. The way he was taken crushes me, it angers me. I’m so sorry to say this, but you wonder if that desk didn’t have a bar, would he have had a chance. It rips your heart out. This shouldn’t have happened. I thank these unbelievably brave parents for fighting with everything they have, for change. WHEN IS SOMEONE GOING TO LISTEN?😔

  • @kristinm784

    @kristinm784

    Жыл бұрын

    My heart hurts too I’m a mom I’m so sad and angry over these shootings

  • @iamezekiel1970

    @iamezekiel1970

    Жыл бұрын

    If you listen super careful, the dad says “I’ve never met Alex’s mother.” Not sure of the family dynamics here but no matter what this man loves Alex fiercely.

  • @babyboyz100

    @babyboyz100

    Жыл бұрын

    @@iamezekiel1970 that was the statement from the step mother, she never met the biological mother as she had passed away before she met Alex dad.

  • @onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044

    @onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044

    Жыл бұрын

    @@babyboyz100 It’s so sad how many of the shooters are always either orphans or the parents can’t be found as well as most victims

  • @loriwishman1866
    @loriwishman1866 Жыл бұрын

    I've been watching and everytime I see this man, I see the frown on his face. It is so pronounced. I really feel for all of the surviving parents, siblings, friends and extended family.

  • @Z-O-D-I-Y-A-K
    @Z-O-D-I-Y-A-K Жыл бұрын

    As messed up as this whole trial is… It’s let me cry as an adult man, something I haven’t let myself do in over a decade. I can’t imagine what the families feel.

  • @LCx829

    @LCx829

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m on anti depressants and anxiety meds so I don’t cry often but this made me tear up.

  • @Linda-jj1sj

    @Linda-jj1sj

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, I cried too. How can you not cry especially after his poem.

  • @lizzyss6183

    @lizzyss6183

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bobbybrown2545 Really?

  • @selfesteem3447

    @selfesteem3447

    Жыл бұрын

    Mitch J, I would like to know more about how you have not let yourself cry and over a decade. About a year or more ago someone in the comments was trying to find some answers. What the commenter said was they can't cry they haven't been able to cry and they didn't know why. I wanted so badly for them to respond back to me I wanted to talk to them but they never responded back and I think about them often. Hear you say, you haven't let yourself cry. I'm just curious. I care. Sincerely.

  • @selfesteem3447

    @selfesteem3447

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LCx829 can I convince you to eat 100% organic to avoid chemicals in the food that make you depressed. It's like being in a car and trying to go in two different directions. There's chemicals in the food that put sores on your hypothalamus job of hypothalamus is to create your eight major hormones. If your hormones aren't working properly you're going to be all messed in so many ways I can't even list them all. I hope you'll please check out the book, the brain doctor saw such damage in people's brains he couldn't stand it anymore, so he figured out what it was and he quit operating on brains just to teach us about it. Russell L. Blalock, the taste that kills. These are carcinogens. Poisons. Start riding a bike start moving going for walks, please.

  • @ScoobyDoozy
    @ScoobyDoozy Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mr. Schachter for sharing Alex with us. He is light. He is eternal. When this trial is all over- begin the baby steps of rediscovering your relationship with Alex. Even in death, that thread- however fine- is there to be found. It may begin with feeding the same hummingbird each day. Only you can as Alex’ family how to recognise his light in such darkness. When you find it, hold on and don’t let go. Alex is your bar. _Life is a roller coaster_

  • @reelmermaid8844

    @reelmermaid8844

    Жыл бұрын

    Beautifully done.

  • @holleyjomartinez4009

    @holleyjomartinez4009

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely agree.

  • @katiekarakondis3348

    @katiekarakondis3348

    Жыл бұрын

    Remember:the soul does not die

  • @kristinm784

    @kristinm784

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

  • @denben8530
    @denben8530 Жыл бұрын

    These parents are some if the bravest people ever. To be able to speak for their precious children who's lives were taken away to soon. I bet they would have done great things with their lives if this monster had not done this. To try to pick up the shattered pieces of their lives and ti have the strength to go on must be incredibly hard to do. Just so SAD AND SENSELESS LOSS OF LIVES just because of one sick individual

  • @katiekarakondis3348

    @katiekarakondis3348

    Жыл бұрын

    If only guns were not so accessible. Dearest Father of Alex, my heart is with you, I feel devastated hearing these tstimonies. May time bring you some kind of peace, til you all meet again.

  • @micalah8282
    @micalah8282 Жыл бұрын

    It’s been so painful to watch this man’s devastation all over his face.

  • @laurafedora5385
    @laurafedora5385 Жыл бұрын

    So awful 😢 It hit hard when he was reading about telling people how many kids they have. I lost my younger sister and I never know how to answer the question of “do you have any siblings?” To not mention her to people seems like I’m pretending she didn’t exist, but it also makes people feel bad to have asked and be told one has passed away. This is just so heartbreaking.

  • @tinabailey3170

    @tinabailey3170

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sA-ny2jl Thank you ❤

  • @iamezekiel1970

    @iamezekiel1970

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sA-ny2jl such a tender comment.❤️

  • @laurafedora5385

    @laurafedora5385

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sA-ny2jl thanks for your kind words. I don’t have the same beliefs as you, so I can’t make it make sense in this way. I’m sorry for your loss as well, it’s certainly not easy when asked, no matter what you believe in. ❤️‍🩹

  • @girlfrmars
    @girlfrmars Жыл бұрын

    this broke me. i’m here lying in my bed sobbing. poor families. i can’t even begin to fathom.

  • @wildflower868
    @wildflower868 Жыл бұрын

    As much as my heart breaks for this dad, it's equally broken for Ryan, who, at such a young age, has suffered the loss of both his brother and his mom...

  • @Wendy-dk1wu
    @Wendy-dk1wu Жыл бұрын

    I hope his brother can find peace knowing Alex is with his mother.. Losing a sibling is worse than losing a parent not to mention under these circumstances

  • @chrisfernando3199
    @chrisfernando3199 Жыл бұрын

    This man has the most pronounced frown I’ve ever seen. I hope that one day, they find peace even in this horrible tragedy.

  • @queenp9549

    @queenp9549

    Жыл бұрын

    I know right

  • @jp_2448
    @jp_2448 Жыл бұрын

    That poem was so beautiful. Alex was a wise kid. My heart goes out to his family…. 😞

  • @paulajjeanes3828

    @paulajjeanes3828

    Жыл бұрын

    Creative talent.

  • @NiteRacer
    @NiteRacer Жыл бұрын

    I wish I had the power to bring their loved ones back

  • @staceyb.5878

    @staceyb.5878

    Жыл бұрын

    Same 💔

  • @morgan3368

    @morgan3368

    Жыл бұрын

    I think we all do 😭

  • @holleyjomartinez4009

    @holleyjomartinez4009

    Жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @bobkane432

    @bobkane432

    Жыл бұрын

    Like Pet Cemetery?

  • @kristinm784

    @kristinm784

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too I’ve prayed my eyes out I’m so sickened and angry about this situation I don’t understand I just feel sorrow But know God is FOR US

  • @MsWaggydog
    @MsWaggydog Жыл бұрын

    I always feel sad for the remaining siblings who have to spend the rest of their lives trying to fill the shoes of the deceased child.

  • @louisep4805
    @louisep4805 Жыл бұрын

    Heartbreaking but so we'll delivered well done Max. RIP Alex🌹

  • @reelmermaid8844
    @reelmermaid8844 Жыл бұрын

    Their faces are haunting. The faces of the families, twisted and contorted with relentless grief, or completely empty, hollow and longing. Anyone who has lost someone knows that feeling in the morning Alex's father spoke of...waking up, momentarily at peace, only to have it crushed by the reality of your loss. These people are so broken. I never pray, but I found myself wishing with my whole soul that they are touched by grace to help them cope. I hope they can find some comfort in their love and memories, they deserve, at least that.

  • @tinabailey3170

    @tinabailey3170

    Жыл бұрын

    I have 💔

  • @msangelz
    @msangelz Жыл бұрын

    The pain that all the families have endured and continue to endure is unimaginable 😢🥺😭. Bless them all 💙✨🙏🏼✨💙 All the while Cruz has not shed a single tear 😢!!

  • @lynnc8188
    @lynnc8188 Жыл бұрын

    These families break my heart. I have been watching this man and it seems he has lost the ability to smile. God help them 😭🥀I’m so so sorry 😢

  • @cassie5174
    @cassie5174 Жыл бұрын

    This actually brought to tears to my eyes…. 14? My heart broke

  • @peggydibasilio6199
    @peggydibasilio6199 Жыл бұрын

    How can all those parents see the killer day after day and not attack him?!?

  • @patriciadeanes1469
    @patriciadeanes1469 Жыл бұрын

    This impact was so loving and in detail. It felt like you knew Alex. I hope the families my find peace. Condolences to all. It so confusing it’s been so many school shooting. Rest easy Alex. Your family love you ❤️.

  • @MissJaydeIMVU
    @MissJaydeIMVU Жыл бұрын

    That poem was so perfect for his family to find ♥ RIP sweet Alex

  • @lida4747
    @lida4747 Жыл бұрын

    Such a sweet boy and his beautiful poem, and their dad works so hard to protect other kids in schools from the laws that failed him. He makes such a difference.

  • @reneelawson7811
    @reneelawson7811 Жыл бұрын

    He loved chocolate chips cookies. My heart breaks hearing his father telling all about his wonderful Alex . My God keep his arms around you all.

  • @elizabethoconnorflynn3710

    @elizabethoconnorflynn3710

    Жыл бұрын

    I loved how he referred to Alex as "my little boy". Such grief

  • @omensoffate

    @omensoffate

    Жыл бұрын

    I loved when he called Alex his son . So profound

  • @kimberly5747
    @kimberly5747 Жыл бұрын

    Oh how moving this is, my prayers go out, and lord give them strength 🙏

  • @clairegrant2466
    @clairegrant2466 Жыл бұрын

    O Lord I feel so sorry for these parents you can see the pain on this man face

  • @saraha319
    @saraha319 Жыл бұрын

    Alex looks like the sweetest boy and the way his family describes him breaks my heart

  • @amusement420
    @amusement420 Жыл бұрын

    The Dad we've all been waiting to here his impact statement from.

  • @kashashaw79
    @kashashaw79 Жыл бұрын

    We are watching, listening, crying with you on a bridge seeing you on one side and heaven on the other, feeling the rejoicing there, the "well done" there, AND simultaneously the loss here. I pray you find that bridge in your heart where you grieve but not without hope, you rest in the same arms they are resting in, and you own that they are in those arms because of the work and light you shine in to their lives each and every day.

  • @patriciaschmitt6448
    @patriciaschmitt6448 Жыл бұрын

    Mr. Schachter is the epitome of a genuine loving man & father. Sitting in the Courtroom every single day, he is there supporting victim of this massacre that were so intentionally taken from their mom's, dad's, sister's, brother's, cousin's, Aunt's, Uncle's, Grandparents, step-families, boyfriends, girlfriends, friends and teachers. Such innocence and such great losses.

  • @lolly5453
    @lolly5453 Жыл бұрын

    Have seen this gentleman’s face present in the courtroom each day, seen the pain etched across it, and recognised the devastation, the enormous loss this tragedy inflicted upon him. You can see the effects of that loss so close to the surface, ready to overspill at any moment. His strength throughout this trial is truly admirable. Terribly sad, such a cruel, unfair and unnecessary blow to this family... and I am so sorry. Sending love, prayers and hoping for healing for Alex’s father and family 🙏🏼💟🕊

  • @nysockexchange2204
    @nysockexchange2204 Жыл бұрын

    With a young son of my own that gutted me.

  • @MChell87
    @MChell87 Жыл бұрын

    I love that they found and read his poem. It brought Alex into life briefly in that courtroom.

  • @johnscott5114
    @johnscott5114 Жыл бұрын

    This is tragic and heart-wrenching. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims

  • @marybarrett2002
    @marybarrett2002 Жыл бұрын

    When they show the gallery in the court. You can see the raw emotions from this young man and the sadness in his heart of the loss of his son on February 14. Thank you for sharing your story of your beautiful son. I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. God bless you and your family.🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @forrestabe6426
    @forrestabe6426 Жыл бұрын

    something is his (alex) eyes is so bright and aware... such a loss for the world. these children dont have needs for these guns of war

  • @sunflowermyeyes9758
    @sunflowermyeyes9758 Жыл бұрын

    This really really really broke my heart. What a lovely family. I’m so sorry.

  • @nataliefrazier3700
    @nataliefrazier3700 Жыл бұрын

    This broke me. Max, Ryan and family I have no words. I am so sorry. We will fight this, we will win, we will do better. I will fight till my last breath .

  • @Wendy-dk1wu
    @Wendy-dk1wu Жыл бұрын

    I felt so much empathy for this family mainly because Alex reminds me of my younger cousin, a band kid with high academic scores, sensitive,kind and sweet. When I was in high school 7 years ago with him I always feared a shooting would happen and he was always my first thought, I'd run and protect him with my life. Thankfully we graduated without that ever happening but to see a family actually lose that type of child is really unimaginable to me and I've lost a cousin to murder already. I really can't imagine losing a 14yr old like Alex. Losing my cousin to murder really made me who I am today and I know alex will be proud of the life you lead because of this. Please continue to be strong for Alex

  • @denisebranch4719
    @denisebranch4719 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful message from his step mom ❤️

  • @bonnieyeates5493
    @bonnieyeates5493 Жыл бұрын

    Praying for all the families

  • @brendarobson322
    @brendarobson322 Жыл бұрын

    The Pain Is Etched on Alex's dad's face love and light from Newcastle UK England 🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧

  • @janetjohnson7279
    @janetjohnson7279 Жыл бұрын

    So Disturbing and very sad!! 😥😭 Prayers for all of the victims families!! 🙏😥🙏😥🙏

  • @PaulineRaabe_
    @PaulineRaabe_ Жыл бұрын

    May all the parents of their lost children know that they are with them in the love and the ultimate light always surrounding them ✨🕊️✨💖✨🙏✨

  • @janeabeth1
    @janeabeth1 Жыл бұрын

    His poem is so poignant 😔 what horrific pain this warped young man has inflicted on these innocent families- may God forgive him. It impossible for us mere mortals, to forgive such evil.

  • @michaelh8800
    @michaelh8800 Жыл бұрын

    Rip to all the kids and adults who lost there lives my condolences to the family's who have to go threw this may you find some sort of peace after this

  • @Christy_G_
    @Christy_G_ Жыл бұрын

    I can't imagine the extent of pain these parents/siblings could possibly feel since that day. My heart crumbles for them. This is absolutly shattering.

  • @lydias2989
    @lydias2989 Жыл бұрын

    I've cried listening to every single one of the families statements and every victims testimony. We need to love and care about each other more. I wish this never happened, it's not fair. All of these kids should still be here.

  • @ansnfbsknanssshshbsnsndnd5438
    @ansnfbsknanssshshbsnsndnd5438 Жыл бұрын

    The fact he wrote that poem is so ironic it's crazy

  • @gdumaguing
    @gdumaguing Жыл бұрын

    Dang... i feel his pain. I couldn't stop myself from crying

  • @sherrymejia5759
    @sherrymejia5759 Жыл бұрын

    Our Heart’s are broken for these families.

  • @homeracua722
    @homeracua722 Жыл бұрын

    This is so heartbreaking to see a heartbreak and grief from a father.

  • @andrewlinn7812
    @andrewlinn7812 Жыл бұрын

    You have an amazing kid. The best.

  • @sophside9931
    @sophside9931 Жыл бұрын

    This man is such a hero. I really love him.

  • @litneyloxan
    @litneyloxan Жыл бұрын

    As hard as this must have been for these families and victims to get up there and do, I hope they were able to find some sort of comfort in being able to stand above that murderer to look him in the eye and know they spoke on behalf of their loved ones who were unable to speak for themselves.

  • @KrystalllllM
    @KrystalllllM Жыл бұрын

    This made me cry , you can tell this dad will never heal from losing his precious son 💔 I can only imagine what all these parents feel everyday 😢

  • @christinebernadin4057
    @christinebernadin4057 Жыл бұрын

    I am in tears. I can't imagine their pain and grief.I pray God comforts them...

  • @amieaiello3456
    @amieaiello3456 Жыл бұрын

    I hope this family finds peace and comfort. You can feel their pain through every word. So much senseless pain and heartache come from these mass shootings. Something has to change.

  • @m.l.parsons4967
    @m.l.parsons4967 Жыл бұрын

    So heartbreaking. I’ve waited for his impact statement. His grief, as with all of the families , is so overwhelming I just cannot comprehend it. Seeing Cruz in court every day is just sickening to me. I cannot imagine what it is like to be in his presence.

  • @bobkane432

    @bobkane432

    Жыл бұрын

    He's a professional school shooter

  • @sasha3432
    @sasha3432 Жыл бұрын

    My God...the pain and profound sorrow is palpable. I cried throughout this entire video. I absolutely cannot begin to imagine the horror these parents have and continue to go through. Truly unimaginable. My heart breaks for them.

  • @Lalala4whatever
    @Lalala4whatever Жыл бұрын

    This was just so heartbreaking to listen to. My heart goes out to all of them ❤️

  • @fpvstorm3378
    @fpvstorm3378 Жыл бұрын

    Alex I hope you have found peace & comfort wherever you are. Rest easy young man.

  • @deborah3912
    @deborah3912 Жыл бұрын

    So sad, I'm so sorry for these families.

  • @kristenannmosley1198
    @kristenannmosley1198 Жыл бұрын

    I lost my husband May of 2018 and I can understand how raw it still feels. But nobody should have to bury a child. And to have lost them into such a horrific way... listening to the autopsy of Alex and watching his reaction is absolutely heartbreaking.

  • @coll4455
    @coll4455 Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful family. I’m so sorry. I fully believe that Alex helped his brother find that poem for there father. The idea to check the trash in his room to possibly help his dad write something no parents should ever have to write. Finding that together I know I’m my heart Alex was telling them I’m right there with you. It might never have been found or just sat unread until his dad found the strength to move and touch things in his sons room. It’s moments like this that show us that our loved ones are with us just beyond the vail until it’s time to be with them again.

  • @itsjustmemissmarissa
    @itsjustmemissmarissa Жыл бұрын

    I see Alex’s dad all the time since it happened he’s been at every event and every hearing. So much respect x i can’t imagine what any of these parents or family members are going through x

  • @dennismyl6686
    @dennismyl6686 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you to all the parents and siblings there who show us what 5rue courage truly means.

  • @janetjohnson7279
    @janetjohnson7279 Жыл бұрын

    The Coward Monster impacted so many people's lives for the worse!! 😭😭😭😭

  • @lesliewheeler7071

    @lesliewheeler7071

    Жыл бұрын

    He's disgusting... Can't even call him a human.

  • @janetjohnson7279

    @janetjohnson7279

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lesliewheeler7071 You got that right!!

  • @jamescarp
    @jamescarp Жыл бұрын

    So, heartbreaking! just brought tears to my eyes! I just felt their hurt and anguish! RIP Alex!

  • @babayaga489
    @babayaga489 Жыл бұрын

    I want to hug this man ❤️

  • @kellyharris8976
    @kellyharris8976 Жыл бұрын

    Sobbing listening to his poem. Sobbing. 💔♥️

  • @Greenchase-cp7fk
    @Greenchase-cp7fk Жыл бұрын

    You never really understand the impact of these tragic events until the families speak. I have two little boys myself, 2 y/o and 8 months old. I can’t imagine losing one of them.. can’t even comprehend it. My thoughts for these families. RIP Alex S ❤️

  • @mubeenz1247
    @mubeenz1247 Жыл бұрын

    The look on his face throughout the trial and when he’s holding Alex’s picture up to the jury is just heart breaking to say the least. 💔💔

  • @jeremyladebauche1632
    @jeremyladebauche1632 Жыл бұрын

    I can’t even begin to imagine the pain and anguish these families are experiencing, I have a 3 year old and I am scared to death for her. On a another note my heart also breaks for the jurors in this case, having to sit through this and attempt to be impartial I do think I would ever be able to do it. These stories would absolutely haunt me, having to have gone through those classrooms I just can’t. I have a beautiful niece and nephew in Florida about 30 mins a way from Parkland, I fear for them every day and I fear my older sister who works in a School district in the area.

  • @louise8752
    @louise8752 Жыл бұрын

    Prayers and tears for all the families. What a beautiful tribute to precious Alex, what a beautiful boy from a phenomenal family who is so proud of him.

  • @EmmaStephens1995
    @EmmaStephens1995 Жыл бұрын

    Yeah that poem has me sobbing. It really struck a cord with me. I have been feeling very down and honestly disliking my life. I wrote it down and I'm keeping it with me. Alex from what I have heard is an amazing person and I can't believe he threw that in the trash. Something so emotional an honest....make you think about all he would have accomplished. What would a piece of his writing be like if he were to get to read it aloud.

  • @HannaWonderland
    @HannaWonderland Жыл бұрын

    Watching this broke my heart😢... 💔RIP Alex🌹sending love and strength to the whole family of Alex Schachter and to all the other families of the victims ❤ bless them all 🙏

  • @HugMeBrothaaaaaaa
    @HugMeBrothaaaaaaa Жыл бұрын

    The sadness is all over this father’s face 🥺 I just pray he finds something in his life one day that brings him some light again.

  • @vibeaholic3686
    @vibeaholic3686 Жыл бұрын

    He breaks my whole heart

  • @MG-hi9sh
    @MG-hi9sh Жыл бұрын

    Good lord, this is depressing. I either get teary eyed or my heart just sinks listening to these families speak about the pain and emptiness caused by losing their loved ones. The stories about the lives they lived are beautiful and heartwarming, but when they then describe the ordeal of losing all of that, it’s just depressing and painful to hear. Then there’s Cruz sitting there like a bored kid in a school assembly, does he not even have an ounce of shame? It’s infuriating.

  • @littlemiss4782
    @littlemiss4782 Жыл бұрын

    As a mum of boys, this just breaks my heart, a nightmare. That poor little boy had an amazing father. Maybe if Nikolas Cruz had the same upbringing no one would be sat in that court room because of his actions. This is why it is important to bring up our children to have good values and be kind, respectful and loving and demonstrate that and be a good example too. So many children are being let down and this can sadly be the outcome.

  • @brent_in_aussie
    @brent_in_aussie Жыл бұрын

    This is so cruel and raw .

  • @hillpraise
    @hillpraise Жыл бұрын

    I've watched this man during the trial without knowing exactly who he lost. I could vividly see the pain etched on his face. After hearing his statement I understand his grief. All I can do is pray for the victims families. It is a great human tragedy that someone could embody the devil himself and carry out such a heinous crime on the innocent. The sad reality is that no one could ever win in this judgement, because the lives lost are irreplaceable. My prayer is that Jesus will comfort everyone, the scars left on hearts I pray that He heals them all. 🙏

  • @debrawilson2854
    @debrawilson2854 Жыл бұрын

    I’m so sorry

  • @dmcfarlane4976
    @dmcfarlane4976 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness, I cried over their testimony. I see them sitting in court and it has been breaking my heart, they seem to care about all of the testimonies of each child and it shows on their faces Cruz’s lawyer looked like he was trying to hold it together as well.

  • @cshell64
    @cshell64 Жыл бұрын

    My heart hurts for this family, as well as all the families effected by this senseless tragedy. 😔 The pain they all feel is something I can’t even begin to imagine. My love and prayers go out to them and to all the friends, teachers and all faculty,all the first responders and everyone feeling this terrible loss and grief. May God comfort all of your hearts and give you strength each day. ❤️🙏

  • @jannaschindler6064
    @jannaschindler6064 Жыл бұрын

    It’s so sad seeing all these families speak after seeing them crying in the stands for weeks. So devastating

  • @nancytaylor4885
    @nancytaylor4885 Жыл бұрын

    So so sad. 🙏 for his pain to heal. Our love is with you and your family. May God be with you in your time of need.

  • @suziedebolt6619
    @suziedebolt6619 Жыл бұрын

    My heart breaks for these victims and their families 💔🙏🏼

  • @andyweaver277
    @andyweaver277 Жыл бұрын

    My heart breaks for this family and all of the families.

  • @missondo4887
    @missondo4887 Жыл бұрын

    I’m crying and I live in london far away from all of this their pain is so palpable, this came into my recommendations on KZread

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