Parkland school shooting testimony: Mother of slain teacher

[@baura7210]

Linda used to come to my old job and she is such a sweet lady. I'm heartbroken for her and husband.

[@melodieshimon]

Linda : Your son sounds absolutely wonderful. I’m so sorry for your loss . Thank You for taking the box off your heart to tell us about Scott

[@sugerfreecandy4874]

Her pain was felt... with full respect. I'm so sorry this happened

[@jeaniegrothause5824]

Meat loaf done yet

[@sugerfreecandy4874]

@@jeaniegrothause5824 glad you got human interaction today.

[@umeshvaghjiani822]

@@sugerfreecandy4874 only a truly lonely person would know to comment that

[@xlReap64]

My heart goes out the the families and friends of all the victimes❤

[@ingrid_inthesky]

@@jeaniegrothause5824 Oddly specific. You should probably not skip taking your medication and getting online🥴📱

[@maryann7941]

Sitting here crying because of the hell this mom and so many are going through and he's sitting there with ZERO emotions.

[@applenice1069]

Cuz he's a monster. No normal human beings would do something like this. I am sending positive vibes and thoughts and healings to the victims family.

[@RobbieStacks90]

What do you want him to do? Burst out in tears, apologize to her vehemently, hug her for several minutes, and talk through all of their feelings of regret, sorrow, and contrition together in front of the rest of the court? You've been watching too many movies. Anyway, if all that were to happen, you'd just say he's a manipulative sociopath. He can't win in your eyes.

[@tangmcbang]

@@RobbieStacks90 Of course he can't he killed a bunch of innocent people because he hated his lonely existence. It's only gonna get more lonely sitting in a cell alone waiting for the day he dies.

[@JL-zn7me]

It’s beyond heartbreaking and numbing, this should never have happened- anywhere. Why has nothing changed since this horrific tragedy? Why has nothing changed since Columbine? - as for the inhumane coward, he still finds sick joy in what he’s done. I personally think he should be in shackles, at the very least. There is no punishment great enough for him.

[@lmlowe9100]

@@RobbieStacks90 go crawl back into mommy's basement

[@TheCraniifer]

My heart goes out to this mother, her son loved and gave back to the world

[@bobkane432]

What if he didn't, would his death still be tragic?

[@TheCraniifer]

@@bobkane432 mother losing a child is tragic.

[@ARock437]

@@bobkane432 what is gained by asking this question?

[@bobkane432]

@@ARock437 When people mourn they talk about how "kind" the person who died was and how much "joy" that person brought them, like that's what makes their death tragic. Well then if the opposite is true and person was unkind and brought misery to those around them then their death isn't tragic, even if it was part a a bigger tragedy like a shooting.

[@TheCraniifer]

@@bobkane432 Bob...that's not the case in this tragedy....

[@euphoricnic]

He looks just like his mom 🫶🏽my condolences my heart goes out .

[@danielvazquez392]

Yea I noticed that 🥲 the eyebrows look identical and nose

[@simoneeesi2940]

This Is Heartbreaking 😥

[@MINDFULMESS.]

I'm so sorry. As an educator, not being able to stop this is our worst fear....as a parent it is everything we fear.

[@smalltowngirlbigcityheart3724]

Yes… EVERYTHING. 🙏🏼❤️

[@bobkane432]

There's nothing we can do to stop shootings

[@suzanneflowers2230]

So well said. From a retired teacher.

[@LizHawkTube]

Don't let these trolls get you down. I agree. I'm both and feel the same as you!!

[@alinam5092]

00:29 the look on her face when she saw the photo of her son... so beautiful and heartbreaking. :(

[@JessicaRodriguez-zy5gz]

Oh god! 😢😭😭😭😭😭

[@BizarreIoveTriangle]

I'm not much of a crier, but I've teared up or straight up bawled at every one of these victim impact statements. So much pain, nostalgia, confusion, anger, and regret in their words, even four some years later. They are so brave for facing their raw emotions and opening up their hearts to strangers and to the world. So much respect for these parents and siblings.

[@mollyjackson4476]

He seemed like such a cool teacher. The teacher every student loved. You know? You are all so missed, and I will pray for your families and loved ones every single day.

[@drhag]

Beautiful tribute to her son.

[@lakiracorinne]

What an amazing man he was 💔 I hate that this happened.

[@kalliet2390]

What an amazing man he sounded like! He truly sounds like he was one in a million!

[@searose777]

Ikr!! Hearing about him is bittersweet. He sounds extraordinary ❤️ So sad it’s always the most remarkable people who die young…🥺

[@tiffanymolina1285]

She talked about her son and I forgot for a while that this was about something so devastating. I forgot he had passed, and pictured the really nice life this young man led. It was like hearing about my own family. Seeing how a pleasant story hurts his adopted father so deeply is terrible.

[@LMB943]

What a lovely person Scott was. So sorry for your loss.

[@les_5184]

What an amazing way to express her love for her son and everything he was about.. for some reason when she said "Scott and I had an unspoken bond, to give advice, only if asked" I got emotional, they clearly had a beautiful relationship.. he sounded like a wonderful person with a huge heart who lived and loved life to the fullest. RIP Scott ❤

[@jayay5881]

She’s a great mom who taught her son to be a real man, my heart hurts

[@beckypatton9338]

That creep sat there with not one bit of remorse

[@rachelperdue5947]

This was such a beautiful tribute for a person from a mother on her behalf and on behalf of so many others. What a needless loss of life. Prayers for all affected in this and so many other tragedies.

[@callichristine3767]

So beautifully read. Her calm voice made me cry even harder. I’m so sorry for your loss.. RIP Scott 💔

[@TessMac]

As a mom of a son my heart hurts for her. I don’t want to imagine the gut wrenching pain she & all the other loved ones feel each day. Sending my love & prayers of strength as they speak on behalf of their lost loves. May justice be harsh & strong. 🤍🙏🏻💔

[@RobbieStacks90]

You're way too young for a son. Were you a teen mom?

[@Wooperzz]

@@RobbieStacks90 is this really appropriate?

[@ng7756]

@@RobbieStacks90 What?

[@Wooperzz]

@Sup bro lmfao but you don’t even know if she was a teen. so shutup

[@scarlettmauner475]

@Sup bro Michael R first of all it's not always stupidity lol....being a teen mom isn't something to celebrate but sometimes it's not the girl's fault that she got pregnant. and also, this person looks like she could be late 20s....that's not too young for a child at all...she never said she has an adult son, he could be 4 years old.

[@hesayshesayhowboutmesay]

1,630 days since she spoke to her son. I can’t imagine 1. My deepest love and condolences to her and all of his loved ones.

[@crimegeek]

Wow. He was a gem! How tragic. I heard from his fellow teacher next door to his how he pushed students into her room as he got shot so they wouldn’t be. He saved lives. He died a hero. RIP Scott

[@ondecakes]

I’m South African and it warms my heart hearing the story about Scott coming to teach here and change lives ❤️

[@ahomesickalien]

Such an incredible man, you did a good job raising him mom. My heart breaks for your family ❤

[@selfesteem3447]

Imagine being the niece or the nephew of a man like this, talk about luck of the best uncle Lottery then losing him so senselessly. Imagine the future they could have had with a uncle like this. Imagine the impact he would have had on their lives although I'm sure he has made an impact just having been in their lives briefly, it could have been so much more. Scott was his grandmother's Saving Grace after Scott's grandfather passed away, he Scott was her safety net and Sunday brunch buddy. Imagining how lonely her Sundays are now, to me is just heartbreaking. Dear Mom and Dad, you did a great job raising Scott.

[@GoldieJoRv]

My heart goes out to this mother I just can’t imagine her pain god bless her and the many others.

[@chrissysolorio3565]

Hope once this is done, she throws the lid away and can start the "healing" process. So she can fully grieve without having to fight for justice. & Never have to be in the same room as him again. 🕊️

[@gabrielladelveccio4799]

my heart aches for each & every single one of these families... :(

[@MsInRainbows]

Such a beautiful, precious human being! This is very painful...

[@Richard-lh3te]

This brought me to tears. His own grandmother outlived him so sad.

[@misfitbritt]

No parent should EVER know what it's like to lose a child.... ugh. So heartbreaking! 💔😭🙏 Scott sure sounds like he was an amazing, kind, loving person! All those innocent people... RIP

[@LukeDwornikComedy]

A brave and strong speech :( I never would've been able to get through it. From a fellow teacher, person who's lucky to say they've had life changing coaches, rip Coach.

[@JARLIV]

Thank you so much for lifting the lid from that box. Scott, you truly were a treasure! The moment she began telling us about Scott, I was completely in tears. 💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏 RIP to ALL the victims, and may God give the families strength and love.

[@sakshisoni4757]

Imagine raising your son, Giving all your time and unconditional love for 18 years, facing every struggle to raise your child the best way only to loose him in 10 years.

[@searose777]

Gut-wrenching 😞

[@Purepiscestarot]

💔

[@ahavens2463]

Such a cruel, senseless act that took these lives. So sorry for these families. My heart breaks for this mother.

[@MasterGlam]

Feel so bad for them. 😭 you literally never get over it. My sister was shot and killed in 1994. I remember it like it was yesterday. Still cry sometimes. She was just running inside to answer the phone because she thought our mom was calling. She was only 12. December 26, 1994. Remembering all the random times over the years when my mom would burst into tears and there was nothing this little girl could do take away the pain. This world is something else. But we come. Then we go.

[@TheRealTrueCrimeAnalyst]

Beautiful words. Wishing you the very best in life.

[@mizztia5303]

What happened

[@jeanP924]

What a powerful bond this mother has with her beautiful son. Heaven is where I want to go just to meet him.

[@beepbopboop7727]

"Just run faster" lmao Im dying. Scott must have been amazing.

[@RobbieStacks90]

Is that what he said? I haven't watched the video yet. I don't mean this in poor taste, but if those were his words, he needed to practice what he preached. Heroes only make it out of these school shootings if they sneak up on the shooter, disarm him, and start administering a beatdown. Only bum rush the shooter if you've got other people joining in. This is real life, not an action movie

[@GunsDontKillSSRIDoes]

@@RobbieStacks90 Or let kids carry. Bad guys will think twice.

[@Anca820]

@@RobbieStacks90 It was something he said to a previous class; listen to his Mom. He was too busy protecting kids to rush at or beat an active shooter.

[@TheIndiaholloman]

@@RobbieStacks90 it was his motto for cross country. Nobody was running anywhere because they were cornered. They shouldn’t rush a guy with an automatic weapon. Surely more people would have died. And why would a shooter ever let someone get that close to him.

[@davidchez513]

​@@RobbieStacks90 You need to replay 5:34

[@neiclemons8297]

How sad. I pray for her and all others who lost a child. Heartbreaking

[@LJ13222]

As a mother this is so heartbreaking. Hearing of his grandmother. Seeing my mom with my son fills my heart with so much love and joy, I can’t even imagine

[@coll4455]

My son is 2 and half and can only pray we have a relationship like this. I’m so very sorry

[@stephaniepestello4530]

As a mother I cannot imagine the pain this strong mom has endured and will suffer in the future. Her testimony was heartbreaking.

[@anjifred58]

This is so heartbreaking. These testimonials have stuck to my soul and I desperately wish I knew what to do in order to prevent these mass murders and help promote healing in these survivors lives. It’s taking me so long to stop crying…. These families loved ones are so strong…. I don’t know if I could ever fathom this heartbreak

[@melisa8256]

Linda from one mom to another, you did a beautiful job trying to fit all the wonderful things about your beautiful boy. Somewhere I believe Scott’s spirit is with you and I’m positive he is so proud of you ♥️

[@ajbyname]

That could have been me talking about my daughter. Absolutely frightening. We're Australian but she's away at summer camp now or 'sleepaway camp' as I now hear it's often referred to over there and she's always dreamt of going to South Africa to volunteer her time working with children. The relationship she shared with her son and his personality, is exactly that of my daughter's also! I cannot imagine living through an experience like this. I honestly don't think I could. These people are so strong I don't know how they do it. 😰

[@johngreenwood1610]

Only Americans commit these types of unspeakable acts. Americans prey upon the weak and vulnerable and defenceless. The nation of depravity is the USA

[@sharaash6066]

Linda my heart feels this pain Soo sorry!

[@user-kk6wy5yc1c]

So sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine...I hope I have the same bond with my son (who is 5) as you had with yours.

[@Guinnivere]

Oh Scott sounds like a wonderful man. We lost a light on this Earth. I am so sorry for your loss. What a fantastic teacher/coach.

[@simplygina7703]

She sounds like an amazing mother. I’m so sorry for your loss, ma’am 😞💜

[@mmickie3671]

An Angel that went too soon. Your mother's heart was heard about you.

[@tinab3627]

Heart wrenching 💔💔. This is all so horrible

[@bonnie3937]

Heartbreaking. Just heartbreaking. Innocent young lives taken by pure evil. God bless them.

[@rosalinahartono1160]

She seems a sweet lady. My heart aches for her, I can't imagine her pain.

[@Firebird-65]

💔beautiful life…wonderful person….lovely strong mother 💔….God please give this family peace and comfort…💔

[@wilddog4143]

His grandma must be in her 90s. That's so sad his grandma out lived him. It's so sad all the testimony.

[@searose777]

Oof ikr 😢 No grandparent should have to bury a son let alone a grandson…

[@nancisailormoy9135]

A great tribute and it is no wonder he stepped in to try and protect the kids with no thought of his own safety. I am heartbroke for this and all the families destroyed by another senseless shooting 💔

[@susanboss9894]

Just devastating the pain this monster has caused. I wonder if he has any remorse hearing this!

[@laurenmitchell4299]

Until we find out WHY this happening and stopping it before it gets to this point, we are doomed. My sincerest condolences to everyone affected by this and all the senseless shootings we are experiencing in this country.

[@Hbizz813]

So sad my heart breaks for them all💔💔

[@ninachkah13]

What an amazing testimony for an amazing man from an amazing woman. I feel like I got a genuine glimpse into Scott's character from this beautiful testament

[@Sharpstoned]

This trial really isn't necessary. We know for a fact what he did. Take him out back and be done with it save the country millions and the world will be a better place.

[@Audrina444]

Agreed

[@pattytanur3321]

All my respect, all my support, and thankful for all these families sharing. Keep remembering the great human beings whose lives were cut short and didn’t have a chance of a future, of children, of doing good and love to the world. Keep remembering what made them good, and may that give you strength and light to come out from so dark end.

[@lynnecarnivale6414]

*GOD BLESS HER and those she loves!* Beautiful testimony. Peace and a prayer, Lynne🍃💜✝️💜🍃

[@Machoscf]

My heart breaks for these families.! Sending thoughts and Prayers to all. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼. 💜💜🦋

[@jeannezimmerman7034]

Your son was an amazing man. I'm so sorry for your loss. It should have never happened....such a travesty. Such a wonderful person.

[@searose777]

I know it must hurt. He looks SO much like her they’re absolutely beautiful but it must be so hard 😞💔 God bless her and grandma and everyone else who had the privilege of meeting Scott.

[@gogosqueez3367]

i cannot imagine how hard it is for the murderes lawyers having to listen to these testimonies and defend him. when it cuts to his table and theyre all crying with him sitting next to them, like what a horrible job

[@JMane3000]

God bless you Scott rest in heaven our father God please keep his loved ones strong You are a hero

[@eileengray8133]

The monster show no remorse!

[@TheCraniifer]

/sigh.... Eileen Gray you don't know what a person is going through and feeling...

[@tracyd693]

Do you want mental health reform? I'd love an answer but it's a lot easier to make blanket statements from the comfort of our homes. Knowing all especially what runs through people's minds is a wonderful gift.

[@TheCraniifer]

@@tracyd693 Not a blanket statement. Hard truth... and that's is the issue. Easier to call him a monster and not realizing the mistakes that were "ALLOWED" to take place.

[@anaya6029]

@@TheCraniifer yeah the person who went back shooting people he already shot, is showing remorse. you’re a sick individual along with him.

[@lmlowe9100]

@@TheCraniifer He (the moster) and he alone are responsible for his choices and actions.

[@addisonlane2508]

He had such a pure heart. What a tragic loss.

[@colombiana2710]

I don't belive on the death penalty .but watching this testimonies .it has change my mind.and this monster does not deserve to breath the same air of this poor souls after all the pain he has cause.

[@melisa8256]

His attack on the guard also shows he’s still aggressive, angry and doesn’t come across as remorseful.

[@thevintaaagediaries]

He sounds like an amazing human being. this is so sad and senseless. love from austria ❤️ i hope you can find happiness again. you are a wonderful mother.

[@jennymostert5368]

Thank u scot im from south africa

[@tdpooh1972]

Wow - he is the spitting image of his mom!! She should be so proud of Scott (and probably is). The world lost a kind, honest, fair and loving man. Rest In Peace.

[@ecervantesramirez]

What do you mean probably of course she is

[@pretzeltime3900]

I’ve watched so many parents speak today and through their words was able to see the love they have for their children. But for the life of me, I cannot understand the emotionless shooter sitting at the defense table.

[@MehulP30]

Unless he’s a sociopath, surely he must feel some sort of remorse hearing the pain he’s inflicted. But then again, we’re talking about someone who put 13 rounds in to a kid. Difficult to comprehend the callous nature of an individual like Cruz.

[@TheRealTrueCrimeAnalyst]

The fact that you cannot understand is a good thing. It makes you human. I can’t imagine the overwhelming task these families have of making sense out an utterly senseless act.

[@pretzeltime3900]

@@TheRealTrueCrimeAnalyst I’ve watched that young man put his fingers in his ears to shut out the testimonies, and I’ve seen him chit chat back and forth with whomever is sitting next to him on that given day, but I’ve yet to see him show any sign of remorse or emotions. I can’t imagine having him for my son. And I don’t know how these families will ever be able to recover. It’s just so horrific.

[@JL-zn7me]

I want every single one of these children back for their parents and loved ones.I want to rewind time, and let all victims of school shootings live long , beautiful lives. My heart is broken for them. I want to not fear , and not be torn about sending my child to school or homeschool. Do we as parents take away the school experience and know their safe… or send them to a building that hasn’t made changes to ensure their safety, and pray they come home. My heart is with all parents struggling with this decision. 🙏🏻

[@Ozefan2580]

That is a strong woman to be able to get through that. 🥺😢

[@amyfay5791]

I wish she would have looked right st him and said "I wish someone would have loved you even just a fraction of how much I loved my son. How much all these parents loved their children." I bet that would affect him a great deal more. Besides being so bored during trial like he probably was during school

[@Booyah-v3n]

I’m so sorry for your loss, his star still shines bright.

[@redneon06]

How can he even look at that woman knowing he took the life of an amazing man

[@KD-qc6st]

RIP to a great man

[@mariehenley5305]

I keep looking at him ,I think he is enjoying hearing their pain .

[@ayeu520]

That was a very beautiful & heartfelt message. No parent should outlive their child. My heart aches for you Momma ❤️‍🩹. Your son is so proud of his mother's strength. Peace be with you.

[@kr698]

Wow! He sounded like such an amazing person.

[@donnawatson845]

Scott sounds like a WONDERFUL SON AND HUMAN. BLESS YOU SCOTT

[@pinnataisabella]

You did a really great jobs raising him. He will be remembered always.

[@marilyn3605]

RIP Scott ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Amazing Human being 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kristenherndon8250]

So sad😢

[@Nicecalgarian]

💕🇨🇦🙏 My condolences.

[@amandaj.barnes5919]

The love this beautiful lady has for her son is unmeasurable.

[@ReptilesGeniales]

He is very missed. Beautiful ❤️

[@justmissjamey]

The fake frizzy brown hair attorney every time acts like she is whipping away tears with a Kleenex, but she is a fraud. She is the one who was sitting by the monster and laughing and flipping off the camera smirking at the start of this!!! Disgusting humans. My heart goes out to this family and all of them,. It has to be difficult and hard too deal with, this guy sounded like he was an amazing human that gave back in a world, where people mostly take

[@kkane64]

That’s how you raise a good human not the beast sitting across from her. What a positive contribution Scott was, The mom of this person…..disaster. Brave woman 🙏🏻🤗

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

What a terrible, terrible loss for this world

[@chrisp.6056]

You relationship with your sweet boy is so much like my sisters relationship with my nephew. Thank you for sharing. I am so sorry for your , great loss. May Jesus wrap His arms around your family.

[@birdman1843]

Moms should never have to bury their kids . She’s brave

[@jayay5881]

Now that’s a real man, may God bless him and may he Rest In Peace

[@huggniceman4975]

I laughed so hard at the "Just run faster" thing. I love that so much. I wish I had a teacher like Scott in school, he seemed so passionate and empathetic.

[@barbararodriguez6565]

Omg my heart breaks with this 💔 as a mother your son will always be your little boy! 😭 I can’t believe this tragedy happened! Every video is so heart broken 💔