Regarding the article, “Break silence on shooter’s crimes, 2 victims’ families say”: It takes a lot of courage for the tribal victims’ families to publicly come forward with their thoughts regarding the MPHS shootings.
I am proud of each of them for taking this stand, as that is our tribal teachings to think about our children and teaching the right from wrong. In talking to numerous tribal members, we agree with their words in Wednesday’s Herald and are glad they spoke up.
This is their process of healing, and not keeping this inside themselves, and it also lets the rest of the tribe know their thoughts, and we can help in their healing. I know their grief will never end and they are also the victims, as they have to live with it for the rest of their lives.
As a tribe, I don’t think any members condone the horrific actions of the shooter, and there should have been some accountability for his actions, but now he has to face the highest judge of all in Heaven.
Thanks to the victims’ families for publicly coming out, and for the article, as it lets the community know that this has deeply affected our tribe emotionally and it will take a long time for us to heal.
Virginia Carpenter
Tulalip
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