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February 28, 2012There’s been a dark cloud hanging over the Cleveland area ever since news of the shootings in Chardon broke yesterday morning. The Dolan family has been a big part of that community over the years as Chardon has been the home of the law firm where Larry Dolan practices. That being the case, Indians owner Larry Dolan made a statement about the shootings.
“On behalf of the Cleveland Indians Baseball Organization, and specifically the Dolan family whose roots are deep in the Chardon community, we offer our deepest sympathy to all involved in this senseless tragedy. We pray that the strength necessary to endure all the pain will come to the survivors. We hope for all of you peace and tranquility in due time.”
I live in the next school district over and it has been very difficult to come up with anything to say. I’ve written and deleted about five things so far. As we have learned that a third child has passed away this afternoon, it seems there isn’t much to say other than to echo the sentiments of Larry Dolan.
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thoughts and prayers to all of the families involved
(might not be a bad idea to lock the comments on this one)
As a Kenston graduate this news is just terrible. I just think of how my little brother, who is junior at Kenston, could’ve been involved. In all honesty schools need to try to educate students on social media threats a little better. Hope Cleveland area athletes can come up with some sort of fund for the families or something to try and help ease the pain.
I agree, this will quickly deteriorate into a Dolan hate-fest.
As someone who was born and bread in Chardon I can honestly say there could not be a better place to be a kid. I do not think that will change. I am proud both to hear of the brave teachers stepping up to protect children, and how the community has come together in an unexplainable tragedy such as this.
As an N.D.C.L. graduate I definitely feel a connection to the Chardon area. My heart goes out to those families affected and to the city as a whole. It was always a sweet, clam rural town and I hope it can regain its composure soon.
Although I graduated from an adjacent rival school, I love Chardon and now consider it my hometown. It’s a great place to live, and this terrible incident does not change it.
That whole town is hurting very deeply. Words are somewhat useless, but it’s pretty much all we’ve got at the moment. Therefore, please don’t shut down the comments. I believe that the the “better angels of our nature” will prevent this conversation from devolving into something inappropriate.
I am a Chardon High School Alumni, Class of 1998 with the majority of my family members still living in the communities of Chardon and Munson.
Today I proudly wore red and black to work in show of support of the grieving families, past, present and future Hilltoppers alike.
While I have heard and read of many people “sending prayers” to my hometown community I urge everyone to please take human actions as well.
Be involved in your own children’s lives, mentor a child in need, support local school levies which help increase the knowledge/security of our students and teachers, etc.
Prayer is a choice in times likes these but can do little to prevent another incident like this in another community.
It is the humanity and compassion we are able to show to each other that can help the victims families through these difficult days ahead, help troubled youths find the right path in life and eventually help a community heal.
This comment is in no way a knock anyone’s religious belief structure, only a plea to do more when we can.
Human beings and the behaviors of human beings are the differences in each other’s lives.
though i was born and raised in cleveland hts, my family has owned and worked land in Chardon since the early 80’s.
I spent a lot of time out there and i LOVE Chardon. Good memories of playing soccer at Chardon High, and of eating at the KFC, and of shoveling knee-high loads of manure out of the back of my truck on a sweltering 90-degree day. Peace and love to everyone in the community.