The community honored the Parkland victims to mark seven years since the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Parkland parents and the wider community are remembering the victims of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglass High School seven years after that fateful day, by flying flags at half-staff and holding moments of reflection with students across Broward County schools.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered that flags be flown at half-staff Friday to honor the 17 students and faculty members killed on Feb. 14, 2018.
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"We will continue to honor the memory of the innocent Floridians lost on that tragic day both in word and in deed, and we continue to convey our deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones and Parkland community for their loss,” the proclamation said, in part.
Flags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset at all state and local buildings.
Some parents of the students killed also shared posts on social media, including Fred Guttenberg, who posted a picture of his daughter Jamie on X, highlighting his family's foundation to help those affected by gun violence.
This is Jaime. Jaime was funny and fun. Jaime made everyone laugh. Unfortunately, the laughter stopped 7 years ago today in the Parkland school shooting. Because of what happened to Jaime, my family started Orange Ribbons for Jaime doing great work to support families… pic.twitter.com/5LfaauxbmE
— Fred Guttenberg (@fred_guttenberg) February 14, 2025
Lori Alhadeff posted pictures of her daughter Alyssa, remembering her as a fierce soccer player and straight-A student with a heart full of kindness.
Forever Alyssa. Forever 14. 💜
— Lori Alhadeff (@lorialhadeff) February 13, 2025
Seven years ago, my daughter Alyssa Alhadeff walked into her English class at MSD, full of dreams. She never walked out.🥹
Alyssa was a fierce soccer player, a loyal friend, and a straight-A student with a heart full of kindness. Her future was… pic.twitter.com/q5ef0NyV7R
Throughout the day, students across Broward County will have an opportunity to participate in activities to mark a day of love and service, commemorating those lives lost.
Stay with NBC6 as we cover those events later Friday.
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