by Jorden Thomas

Memories spent reminiscing
about the past when things
were different are floating
away now. Reality has struck
the heart of every individual
and silence strikes back
with a force never before seen.
Lives have been affected by
the mistakes of youthfulness
and the dreams of the wise.
Yes, our community has
been affected. Yes, we find
ourselves experiencing an
uncomfortable sense of calm,
our breaths deepening and
our eyes filled with tears. Do
I know them well? No. Am I
liked by them? I don’t know.
But they are classmates…
They are people with whom,
for the last four years, I have
gone through the epic
journey of high school. The
times are rough for those
who sat in classrooms with
them.  The times are even
more difficult for those close
to them.  And for family
members, the pain is
unimaginable! Tragedies of
this degree always strike in
unexpected ways and at
unforeseen times.  This
tragedy just happened to
occur on a rain-slicked
highway in the darkness of a
Sunday morning.  Now, our
mourning must travel a road
that will end in triumph over
an event that is already life
changing.  To my fellow
students: I give you my
undying respect. To my
community: I give you my
condolences.
We are Breakers…We are
family…We are strong.
We are unbreakable!