Teacher wounded in Uvalde mass shooting returns home to welcome parade

Mr. Arnulfo Reyes -- a 4th grade teacher at Robb Elementary -- was wounded during the mass shooting. This was the greeting he got when he returned home from the hospital on Sunday, June 26.
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[@brooklynballer6682]

The guilt of surviving is killing him, he did everything he could to protect those babies. You are well appreciated not only in Texas but across the nation.

[@yesenialopez7306]

Amen 👏🏽👏🏽

[@shantelmorris5715]

World

[@lottie8970]

I’d go as far as saying across the world, not just the nation..🌍

[@760desertrydersoffroad3]

Yes indeed

[@davidgonzales6105]

he did nothing. that's why he's alive.

[@Retrodesperado]

Seeing all of those people come and support this brave teacher, and giving him the love and support he needs just gets me so emotional. He's a survivor. I hope one day he can heal from all of this... It's bittersweet.

[@doraramos2930]

We are very afraid that someday he comity suicide. He want the parents to forgive him.

[@vanessamillican8447]

Thursday/June/30/2022 🙏✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️🙏 Time doesn't heal all wounds, God does. Have a beautiful blessed day ! 🌞 🌹 😇 🙏✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️🙏

[@bfmbtc]

I could not hold back tears. I'd be borderline catatonic after something that terrible. What a strong person!

[@RodStewartfan1]

I agree!! i pray for everyone in Uvalde every day.

[@fireluvr]

How was he brave his whole class died it just happened it’s not like he prepared for it or even had a option

[@wumawattsup9750]

Tears falling down my cheeks....I'm so sorry. This man is a survivor; a real honorable hero.

[@brucekilby9957]

He's a hero to the folks Uvalde,that's the important thing. Survival guilt is a Powerfull thing,but it's also luck. He was shot by that thing after all and he has the right to be there. He knows all the kids and the two teachers. Bless them all for what they have been through.🙏🇺🇸

[@usnchief1339]

@lexys l FU AH! You're a soulless person.

[@nathanperea5575]

@lexys l lmao damn I see someone needs attention! 😂😂 L!

[@SnowdropWood]

@lexys l He was there in the room when their precious babies were taken from this world. He was with those children in their final moments as proxy when their parents couldn't be. He tried to protect them, despite being gravely injured himself. That means something.

[@whonoseanyway9242]

Same bullet's that made kids unrecognisable and blew their limbs off, never seem to effect him. He was shot in the lung! Ramos grandma was shot in the face at point blank range, and rang the police and walked out to the ambulance.

[@ManyfiresWoman]

I started crying for him, for the children and finally for all who came to show him love. He needs it to heal his soul.

[@rootbeer2399]

This is the teacher who lost ever student in his class, I feel so bad for this man and all the victims.

[@shanecreager433]

Yep, he laid there acting dead while the gunman killed his entire class. Then later he slammed the police for not doing anything

[@mdm5382]

@@shanecreager433 He could have been already been shot multiple times. Of course he slammed the police we all are. He was one already wounded guy. They were over a dozen officers with rifles, armour and shields. F**k outta here.

[@mals_snakes]

@@shanecreager433 what is your problem? You’re on every thread criticizing a man who was shot in the back, and again though the arm and into his lung. He couldn’t move. He is a victim here. He has every right to criticize those cops who did literally nothing for over an hour.

[@shanecreager433]

@@mals_snakes every thread? I commented on 2 comments.

[@1truthbegettingtold275]

@@shanecreager433 Its hard to get up when playing dead and wounded. Major disadvantage. Best bet was to cover the door with hand to hand fighting.

[@Seaflower722]

Just thinking of the pain, the guilt, the trauma, and the heartbreak of knowing he couldn’t save those babies has to be gut wrenching for this man. I really hope he gets the much needed support he will need to move forward. And it was beautiful seeing the community coming together to support him.

[@shanecreager433]

He played dead while his class was slaughtered

[@diamondsaphire3444]

@@shanecreager433 HE COULDN'T MOVE. He was SHOT multiple times. How about those cops standing in the hallway with guns and riot gear for over an hour? How about the shooter who went into that room and shot them? How about the school district that failed to maintain their properties and thus had a door that didn't lock? Typical man. Blaming the victim.

[@shanecreager433]

@@diamondsaphire3444 blaming the victim?? How do you know he couldn’t move?? He talked shit about the officers when he didn’t do anything himself, he’s no different

[@cassyzinkartandwallart7736]

@@shanecreager433 he could not move you are blaming a victim and yes the officers were talked shit to you know why?????? Because they waited an hour to go in there while 19 students and 2 teachers were slaughtered get your act together hon and maybe in the future good can be done for yourself

[@lucynthiaharris4827]

@@shanecreager433 Or, he could have been paralyzed with fear like the officers posted in the building, who also did nothing.

[@AnthonyD1986]

I can’t even begin to comprehend what he saw and felt that day. He will never be the same. I hope he can find peace and happiness again someday.

[@faithsworld9299]

How difficult is this for him to see all the parents of the children not only that they lost but that he lost as well. This has got to be so painful. Poor man has to deal with this for the rest of his life. Bless his soul 🙏❤

[@RobertSmith-jd7yx]

Poor man should of kept his eyes open and help his innocent children all of them

[@jasperpluk]

@@RobertSmith-jd7yx you saying he didn't try to help the children that died? or am i missing something in translation?

[@Josh-ni3sw]

@@jasperpluk@Robert Smith (I want you to read my comment too) There's always someone who has to be overtly negative 🙄 As if this poor man isn't going through quite possibly the worst PTSD of almost anyone on the planet right now without miserable people claiming they should have done something. Nobody knows how they'd react in such a situation without being there. Comments like that can lead to self harm and worse. People should think more before they comment.

[@magalygonzalez3379]

God give him strength I know it's very hard 😪 on him I couldn't stop crying 😢 😭 😪

[@cripplingdepression6273]

This made me tear up, man. I'm glad Uvalde is showing their support after this horrific tragedy

[@pwallace5359]

Me too. I cried so hard watching this. I feel so bad for the whole community.

[@franciscosanchez7928]

No words to describe this!!! 😢Beautiful people!!!! Bendiciones 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️

[@youngw.a.r2709]

This is a sign to all of us to show more love.

[@qqq1q1qqqqqqq]

I wish I could "like" your comment about a thousand times! Perfectly stated.

[@gusgarza6529]

So very true.

[@epicpika11]

Indeed my brother it is. Love you man .

[@NickyD]

amen but this country is honslty beyond broken

[@chinavirus841]

No

[@kimmiedoesmakeup5024]

I am sobbing. All eleven of his kids that had stayed for the day, died in his class. He will never be the same 😭😭

[@juliecrawley9745]

I cried thru the entire video. This man desperately needed a show of love and God Bless each and every one of you who did this. He has survival guilt and is having a terrible time. But this is helping him heal. And I thank you all.

[@renataorr7280]

Same

[@Angie-iq1xq]

Me too.

[@walliegoolsby5389]

I cried thru the entire clip. I wish him love and the healing of the heart and soul. Sending 💝 from Tucson, AZ.

[@winterflame1965]

I had tears the whole time

[@pattibrown7989]

He did everything he could to save them. My heart breaks for him.

[@wickedhouston5538]

no he didnt. hes as dumb as the cops

[@heatherpatterson9384]

He did nothing but play dead to save himself while children were being massacred all around him. I hope he suffers immense pain for the rest of his pathetic life

[@lateshiachilds3640]

Me too that is just so sad, I'm glad he got to survive. I wish the other teachers survived too and some of the students.

[@RobertSmith-jd7yx]

BS. This coward did NOTHING he pretended to be asleep. You are sick or very ignorant or just both

[@dontbeakaren6145]

What did he do?

[@juanitaterry2113]

This is very touching to see the community embrace him. Never has a teacher received so much honour before

[@mtio2807]

True

[@baybay9237]

This video make my heart melt & fill with love

[@rrpearsall]

The bar is low.. he should be sitting with the border guard who took him out

[@RobertSmith-jd7yx]

@@Kyle-vg4wg what trash talk is that, the COWARD did nothing. You people are just trying to sound the good Samaritan. Look at what the Coward did to his charges, his responsibility, like a parent--Without the "love". AND then look at what he didn't do to relieve them of the massacre , their pain,.their innocence, that took place after this COWARD closed his eyes. You are for sympathy. But in your own heart if you had one STUPID

[@iwontreplybacklol7481]

How about honoring all teachers and paying them a living wage....

[@fegrace_1]

I had not been aware of this town until the shooting but after learning about this community and how they care for one another is a beautiful example of the neighborly compassion and support that we need more of and to see more of all across the U.S. and around the world! I pray that this teacher and this community will heal and gain strength in every way!

[@SI-mf4jj]

That's a Latino community for ya right there. When there's someone causing trouble in a peaceful neighborhood that looks out for eachother, the whole barrio gets together and beat tf out them. The police did the shooter a favor cause the barrio would've tooken him down themselves. In this case, it's way different but u see that they all came out and supported one another. Hell all the parents wanted to go in to save their children regardless of not having armor protection or guns. That tells you everything. It was 300+ family members against 1 little shooter.If it weren't for the 150+ police-men taping the school off and holding parents back more, instead of going in themselves, then you would of had less children deceased. Coward cops. Took them 77 minutes to get up from eating their donuts to go help some brown neighborhood with Indigenous-blooded children.

[@clay8578]

@lexys l don’t be rude

[@coachbrandon01]

These communities do exist, they aren't on the news, and don't want to be.

[@bluffmaster69crazy]

We’re the coward police officers not from this same community?

[@colinluckens9591]

And get a BETTER F******** POLICE FORCE/elected officials who TAKE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES SERIOUSLY😡😡😡

[@DreamLifeJordanJimenez]

This shows me that there is still hope in humanity.

[@dwightwright6334]

THIS COMMENT!!!!

[@jaredhaynes2066]

This melted my heart. So glad everyone is showing love and support in Uvalde during this hard time. Continuous prayers for this teacher!!

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

Guess I'll cry myself to sleep.

[@olchat2012]

@@GeorgiaWhisper x2

[@megadezziescat1124]

That's me right now watching the video.

[@sergeant_salty]

but thoughts and prayers don't take the guns away waaahhhhhh

[@jaredhaynes2066]

@@sergeant_salty sadly they don't...we need action to prevent these situations from happening because children cannot keep dying this way, but I'm still thinking about this teacher and everyone affected.

[@Melissa-in6un]

That was emotional to watch. That's a great community to do that.

[@usnchief1339]

10 seconds in and I'm in tears. God bless that man and all of those killed or hurt that horrible day.

[@opinion1629]

I grew up and still to this day in the ghetto and in my lifetime I've had a teacher or 2 who believed in what they did as educators but none like this one. He's an hero and i great human being. I wish you well my brother and i have nothing but respect and feel for you all every teacher and ANGEL who lost their precious lives that day. None of you deserved what was allowed to happen to you guys. Thank you sir for being there for them while other's wouldn't.

[@metatrontf]

Oh, damn... this touched me a lot more than I thought it would. I can't imagine the survivor's guilt he must have, I know I would never be the same. It's just... insane and unfair just how much damage and grief one person can cause. So sorry for everyone...

[@gordsruby5963]

Yes it touched me too, but in a different way! I can't help but to think how gullible people are. First of all the teacher played dead, then escaped by himself without the rest of the children. I get! he was shot, so it would be wrong to blame him, but receiving gifts and money? Come on now!! That's absurd! While parents are grieving the loss of their child and putting them to rest. This guy is getting hugs and headrubs from young lady's in tight shorts. Please tell me I'm wrong, put me in my place for crying out loud for Pete's sakes. I mean even if he were a hero, and let's say that we're your husband would you let him set up a table and chair on a street corner and allow women to be hugging and kissing on him? Is that ok ti do on any level? I think it's absolutely disrespectful to the families of the victims. Either way I have moved on!! I'm not even concerned with that anymore. What really pisses me off is the sad music playing in the background, i feel like with every strum of the song instrument, the video was playing on our emotions but I'm over that now too, but what I'm really struggling with is Indian phone scammers, they rob thousands of Americans of millions of dollars for reasons just like this. People are just too gullible for their own good. Believe in half of what you see and none of what you hear.

[@Jaycee1200_]

@@gordsruby5963 Get help

[@anahifernandez1731]

@@gordsruby5963 You are so bitter omg. It really doesn’t seem like you are over it. This man almost died along with his students. He witnessed his students die. Did you expect him to fight the shooter after being injured? Why are you so upset about it? People set up the parade for him. No one forced them to give him gifts and money. No one forced them to go out and give hugs to this man. What if he was a family friend? An uncle? A former teacher? A former teacher to your child? If one of my favorite former teachers got shot and survived, I would go give him a hug too. Go be bitter about something else.

[@gordsruby5963]

@@anahifernandez1731 Well to prove to you there's no hard feelings and I'm not bitter, allow me to educate you with this...there's no celebration, I'm sorry I hurt your feelings, but there's no championship, there's absolutely no reason for a parade. Children were massacred. This is not a time to focus on a teacher who pretended to be dead. He was able to escape! Every child was not so lucky but he made it out alive. I applaud him, hell I'll even solute him but a parade ma'am really? Gifts, money, kisses and hugs from girls in tight shorts? Lastly I'm sure you cried over this video and it's not that I'm insensitive but parents are still grieving the loss of their children and I think it's disrespectful to them. If you wanna throw a parade, do it privately.

[@bbycherub2420]

@@gordsruby5963 Why do you keep bringing up "girls in tight shorts", you are clearly a mentally challenged creep. You don't know if he tried to defend them, but he got shot either way. There is a need for celebration, those kids died brutally and unfairly and are missed everyday and will be mourned over forever but celebrations for the lives that weren't lost are necessary to keep the family's strong and the survivors strong. Get help.

[@juliaarnold3198]

When I started lip reading him telling that mother I'm sorry I'm so sorry I lost it this is so tragic. You did all you could and you prevented even more innocent children's lives being lost

[@i992dc]

Um all the kids in his classroom died. Because he told them to go under the their desk like it was an earthquake and to “ACT LIKE YOU WERE GOING TO SLEEP!” Active shooter protocol is to “RUN, HIDE,FIGHT!”. LmaO That’s if you believe in their narrative. Because no way can an overweight out of shape person can be breathing on his own if they were shot with a .556 AR round in the LUNG n the BACK. And didn’t get medical treatment for hours. SoooOoooooOoo you all must be “acting like you are a sleep!” to believe this gun grab F--E-F___G bs of a nightmare.

[@saulgster]

Timestamp please?

[@dragonheart7901]

The fact that he even TRIED says more than the police who were called

[@d.o.t.collector4728]

@@saulgster starts at 2:35

[@i992dc]

@@dragonheart7901 TRY TOoOoOoOOOooooooo? Try to what? Sacrifice them? Because if you believe their story/100% FLSEflg then that’s what he did. He told them to go underneath their desk (like it’s a 4UCKING EARTHQUAKE) & ACT LIKE YOU WERE GOING TO SLEEP! Which was nothing like the teachers/students where trained to do. NOT A SINGLE THING HE “TRIED” TO DO THAT DAY WAS WHAT HE/THEY WERE TRAINED. Active Shooting protocol is to: RUN! HIDE!! FIGHT!!! Not pretend you were sleeping underneath your desk. LMAO! “At least he tried” How about you try to be less moronic for ounce and think? How does a fatman get shot 3 times arm, back & LUNGs! With no medical treatment for hours too bleeding out. WITH A 556 AR ROUND TOO 🤡🤡. You all are bUFFOONS.

[@bakenumber4]

I'm sorry for all the children, teachers and parents who lost their life's or lost everything they've ever known on that awful day but, may this surviver have an abundance of health, wealth & happiness the rest of his life!

[@mondoarchuleta9693]

The love everyone had for this man was truly heartwarming. If there isn't a tear while watching this video then something is wrong.

[@beastinbarbie]

What if there’s a million tears 😭

[@randomeggthatworksforthefb7172]

I cried but no tears fell out due to my medication.

[@sfbs]

Done crying time for action

[@natashacutiepie6074]

This was beautiful. I cried the whole time.

[@mariajuliarodriguez6528]

Me too

[@adelitabriano4423]

Me too.

[@olchat2012]

X3

[@robinlanier6886]

Me too! I wanted to come thru the screen and hug him too. 😭💓🙏🏻 prayers for continue healing physically and mentally .💐🌷

[@rubennombrano4337]

This was emotional 😢 heartbreaking 💔 May the good Lord continue to give strength.. We are all prayer for you .. stay strong 💪 ✨️ 🙏✝️🙏

[@donjuanproduction1236]

One of the most beautiful things I've ever seen what a community so family-oriented so loyal to each other so beautiful

[@daniellekrammel4211]

They deserved better than their pathetic police force. This is so beautiful to see! What true community is all about!

[@djr63]

I saw you give an interview where you said you hoped the parents could forgive you and it broke my heart to see you feeling such unwarranted guilt. I certainly hope this puts those feelings to rest and answers that question for you and allows you to forgive yourself. God bless you, sir.

[@MarkusHeimy]

Heartbreaking what this teacher went thru. Imagine losing every one of the students in your class while trying to protect them. Having to hear the officers outside the door and not coming in to save you. He has nightmares every night because of it. Heartbreaking!

[@lordzeldaron3626]

@@MsJanetWood You have got to be the most disgusting person I’ve probably ever seen. This man did what he was trained to do and wanted nothing more to save those kids.

[@enough2715]

@@MsJanetWood next time an event like this happens hopefully you will be there to be the hero responsible to save EVERYONE!!! That's what u want right? Right Janet? You want to be a human sheild? 🤗🤗🤗

[@MistaBaze]

@@MsJanetWood Leave the poor man alone. Shut your damn mouth and go away. You and the disgusting things your typing are not wanted here.

[@Fizzypopization]

@@MsJanetWood that is the protocol because police are supposed to engage right away. More would have survived if the police engaged right away. It isn't his fault. He was shot. Unlike any of the police.

[@Fizzypopization]

@@MsJanetWood the 400 officers who sat and allowed the gunman to execute 19 kids and 2 adults.

[@ericar2856]

This brought tears to my eyes. Hope he continues to get the support he needs. Never forget to support him. Will continue to pray for all of the victims, the teachers and their families.

[@RobertSmith-jd7yx]

Look shooter all my kids are piled up under this table for you,. Just stand there and you can shoot them all,. Just don't shoot me, I'll pretend to be asleep. BS you pretending he was anything but a coward and a "mass" murderer

[@everydaylifer2019]

I cried I live in Texas and the day I found out I cried. I was at work and it came across as a school shooting no deaths no injuries.

[@jaybruno3571]

@@everydaylifer2019 who cares if u live in TX, not about u 😒🙄

[@dakotajaymes8580]

@@jaybruno3571 I think it affects people that are close to the problem differently. When something happens in your own backyard the impact is altered. It is the thought of: 'this couldn't happen here!! Not HERE!!' I believe the comment was of disbelief, not of wanting it to be about themselves. Just my opinion, though!! Have a great night, and stay safe!!

[@jaybruno3571]

@@dakotajaymes8580 😴😴😴😴

[@BradV667]

This literally breaks my heart to watch.. That man saw things in that classroom that only people fighting in Wars have ever seen.. I cannot imagine surving such a tragedy that happened right in front of my face and having to move forward in life with all the "survivors guilt".. He is a true hero! He did his best to protect those angels.. He had no armor, no guns.. Just love and an instinct to try his best to protect them.. More than the Uvalde police EVER did! God bless this man and everyone who lost someone that day! Please continue to send love to this man! He needs it to get through this!

[@lunamia__09ram]

Amen and I pray the evil in what he saw is gone. We need 2 pray 4 all evil 2 end and leave US NOW

[@lunamia__09ram]

X Couldn't even imagine what he's going threw went threw or thinking. .HE IS AN EVERYDAY HERO

[@sirbirbton]

@@lunamia__09ram We need to try praying? Well, you know what they say... 20,000 time's the charm. I'm low balling it with 20,000 to be fair.

[@jolo4036]

I wish he was armed

[@TheFoolintherainn]

This man went through a lot, but women who live with domestic abuse go through a hell of a lot more in silence alone and then you call them drug addicted whores

[@varshasankar2086]

As a teacher of 15 years I cannot imagine the grief and guilt that my fellow colleague in service has had to endure and will continue to endure for the rest of his life. He did all in his power to protect his students. When parents drop off their children to school they must have the comfort of knowing their kids are going to be safe. Our schools have become battle fields and this cannot be right. We cannot continue to sweep this problem under the carpet. We need to ensure safely at schools for teachers and students and other staff. Praying for all those directly affected by this tragedy. Light and blessings from Trinidad and Tobago.

[@tabetha7975]

Oo

[@tabetha7975]

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[@tabetha7975]

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[@tabetha7975]

Oo

[@tabetha7975]

Mod

[@kyrarik]

How can you not cry? (I'm not a cryer) but I tell you this really touched my heart. The kids coming up to him got me the worst. As a first year teacher starting this year,(10 years as a para) this shooting has really scared me. This teacher is a true inspiration for me. You can tell he had connections with kids. God bless you through your grief and healing.

[@Mariahjanea_]

I just wish all those kids in his class can give him one last hug and tell him it’s okay. He did everything he can to save them. I hope he can heal from this. 🙏🏼

[@melissagayheart7716]

Amen ❤️

[@stevegonzales527]

He let them be sitting ducks instead of locking the doors by telling them to get under the desk and pretend to be asleep (how would this fool the shooter if he never stepped in that room)... And he decided to act asleep as well instead of confronting the maniac. You don’t need a badge to attempt or save lives. The school, the police, and the teacher failed those kids

[@Mariahjanea_]

@Steve Gonzales Confronting the shooter or not he still got hurt. He even said in an interview by the time he was looking for a way out the shooter was already in his classroom. I believe he did more than what the police could and that was so calm his students down and to tell his kids to pretend to be asleep so that the shooter wouldn’t know there would be more people in that classroom. The police failed the kids. Not the teachers. 2 lost their lives because of the police standing in the hallways doing NOTHING. Thank you and have a nice day.

[@stevegonzales527]

@@Mariahjanea_ your 2nd point also teacher did nothing. Everyone failed those kids

[@m1sniper]

@@stevegonzales527 I’d really like to see you stop a shooter with an AR 15

[@nicolearends9736]

Just balled my eyes out, such a tremendous display of affection. May this teacher and everyone affected by this tragedy find their healing.

[@RobertSmith-jd7yx]

The teacher should feel misery his entire life , he knows he did nothing and could of done everything to save 12 children's lives HE was personally responsible for their deaths without actually pulling the trigger

[@cindyduran4236]

Amen

[@SAINTxSZN]

@@RobertSmith-jd7yx He's not a cop Shutup.

[@StrivingTowardsWhatIsAhead]

@@SAINTxSZN calm the F down.

[@dragonheart7901]

*bawled

[@matthewwiederspan3025]

It's so emotional and heart-wrenching to imagine what this teacher witnessed that day. It's amazing that his community came to support him. No teacher should ever have to go through such hell, but I'm glad he made it home. ❤

[@blessmygypsysoul_]

There is such goodness in the world. God bless this man. Blessings and prayers for the community and all those precious lives that were lost. You're an amazing example of what courage is supposed to look like. God bless you all.

[@MizBoriMoon]

Absolutely heartwarming 😭❤️ May you continue on your healing path Mr. Reyes. You will get through this 🙏

[@adelitabriano4423]

My prayers for you Mr. Reyes. May God fill your hear with strength and peace. Blessings

[@theoblongbox4909]

Poor guy went through so much. I really do feel bad for the victims left behind.

[@theresecaiazza7240]

Me too such a hard thing.

[@jld4870]

Unimaginable what this man must feel. How will he possibly stop the replay of this horrific event in his mind. So glad to see the community showing him that they love him, pray it helps him to let go of the ‘what if’s’. God and his angels protect him and bring peace to his heart soul and mind. 🙏

[@ammihernandez71]

"poor"?

[@theoblongbox4909]

@@jld4870 I am very glad he has the community there to help him through it.

[@terrendanicks3995]

@@ammihernandez71 stop.

[@giogarcia4002]

I can’t imagine what this guy is going through. He practically lost 11 children. His entire class. Like if he lost his sons and daughters. Bro this is not easy. This man will remember them the rest of his life. He will never forget. He lost his family that day. Too deep

[@d.h.dd.h.d.5230]

This teacher will not even get workers comp to help with his medical & emotional recovery, beyond his paid sick days. Once he uses his sick leave, he will no longer recv a pay check as he recovers...that's the contract. If he exhausts his fmla, his med insurance will stop & he'll have to pay out of pocket cobra at abt $300-$600 per mo, without a pay ck. Start holding legislators accountable by voting out complacent leaders. This will only change when parents hold legislator accountable. The lottery in FL brought in $40B over 20 yrs but only gave edu $1B. They claim edu is getting 25% of lottery earnings. $1B is not 25% of $40B. 50% goes to pay winners, $1B goes for admin fees. Where's the other $19B? Why was the fencing & gates not 10'-12'? A petite mom scaled that fence with no problem & so did a load for bare shooter. It didn't go to bld safer schools, hiring resource officers for all schools, hire more teachers & bus drivers, train admin, buy curriculum mtr, fit schools with direct silent alarns, provide master keys to teachers & staffers, nor digitize entry positions & exits. Where the $19B edu funding promised to taxpayers?

[@RobertSmith-jd7yx]

This guy killed all his students when he layed down and closed his eyes. Plus at least one more in the other classroom And bleeding heart is worried about his medical bills. That is BS. He ought to be fired lose all retirement pension everything financial to pay for pain and suffering HE ALLOWED to all 12 children. Cops were outside at best. The coward was right there, and piled his kids up to make a bigger target than himself,. Guess what, it worked , the shooter hit those kids so many times it decapitated them. That, hard assed against the innocent, is an aggravating factor for neglect and child endangerment. Coward is guilty It is yet to be said that 100 shots were fired while the cops were outside. Yet it was said 100 plus shots were fired,. So were the cops even there when the gross massacre was being done. Or just random fire which I have heard took place. Even random firing at the police through the door. That is random fire. All this shit should of never been said till facts/ truth was established and ready to be presented to court . No lies, DISINFORMATION, sensationalism. First hand accounts and first hand information only.

[@JacquelynNhi]

Not practically he actually lost all 11 of them and they weren't even supposed to be there that day.

[@neniizmunoz2941]

As a daycare/pre-k teacher I can somewhat imagine what he went through EVERY DAY I greet MY KIDS with a hug and make sure they are doing good. As I watched what went on I kept on thinking of all I would of done to keep my kids safe and that's EXACTLY what he did, he tried his best on keeping them safe...May God give you a bit of peace and continue blessing you 💞

[@neniizmunoz2941]

@Limeade Most of them are there ALL day so I do my best and make them feel comfortable, they know HUGS are a must so they won't miss their parents through the day

[@butterfly-ef8fx]

HEARING HIM SAY THAT HE LOST 11 THAT DAY IS SO HEARTBREAKING UPSETTING AND SICKENING 😥

[@derekwhitford5015]

That literally broke my heart. Each family lost 1 baby. He lost 11 😭😭😭

[@butterfly-ef8fx]

@@derekwhitford5015 YES SO AWFUL😭😭😭

[@vickieclark5931]

It's beautiful to see the love coming from that community. That poor teacher went through hell and now he is getting so much support from everyone. I hope he makes a full recovery physically and especially mentally cause we all know the horror he experienced on that terrible day and things that he saw. :(

[@latinaforever4892]

The evil is always around... but the loves of human being is bigger in the world!! RIP beautiful souls 🙏💕🙏 get well soon and stronger 🙏

[@dawnatkinson3032]

This is SO sad & yet to see the whole town come to embrace him, including the kids? SO MUCH LOVE & RESPECT FOR HIM!! We ding mhch love & hugs to you ALL - from South Africa. This should NEVER have happened. I cried watching this video 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@rv7309]

Teachers should always be praised, not only during tragedies.... THANK YOU TEACHERS!

[@NopeRope84]

No they shouldn't, this teacher should be because of his actions but def not all teachers.

[@8redlove]

This is so hearth warming! I can’t imagine as a teacher, being one myself, to watch all your children die in front of you. The pain he must be going through 🥺I hope he doesn’t feel guilty because he wasn’t at fault. This never should have happened.

[@i992dc]

Um all the kids in his classroom died. Because he told them to go under the their desk like it was an earthquake and to “ACT LIKE YOU WERE GOING TO SLEEP!” Active shooter protocol is to “RUN, HIDE,FIGHT!”. It is his fault! LmaO That’s if you believe in their narrative. Because no way can an overweight out of shape person be breathing on his own if they were shot with a .556 AR round in the LUNG n the BACK. And didn’t get medical treatment for hours. SoooOoooooOoo you all must be “acting like you are a sleep!” to believe this gun grab F--E-F___G bs of a nightmare.

[@valbzzz1342]

Thank you for continuing to make a difference

[@dreanicole6591]

That mother and teacher hugging like that broke my heart! She lost her baby in his class 😭😭

[@annabellewollis4432]

😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@waynegreen7634]

Are you serious?! 😢😢😢😢

[@dreanicole6591]

@@waynegreen7634 yes 😢

[@honeyrosemelanin3950]

Bring tears to my eyes. He’s hurting but at the same time a SURVIVOR. I can’t imagine what he go through everyday. My 🙏🏾 are with you and condolences 💐 to the ones who lost their babies and the teachers. 💔🥺

[@alysiam1]

I would love to have a community like this one. God bless each and every one who was affected by this pain and awful act of violence

[@marthaamitrano8082]

I wish I was there to give this brave man a hug. This brings me to crying, I hope he gets all the help and love he needs. God Bless

[@evongilford392]

Me 2😭😭💞 RIP to them little Angles🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏

[@sassy2831]

I am Canadian but man, watching this gets me right in the heart. Out of a horrible tragedy, comes remarkable resilience and the kindness of others. What these people did for, this injured man is just beautiful and heart warming.

[@tatonkatatonka]

🙋‍♀️ I totally support you Alberta Canada 🇨🇦

[@arealhauntedhouse4171]

👍🏼😍👍🏼💋🎀🙏🏼

[@RobertSmith-jd7yx]

Canadian DA. Do you know this man piled up his kids so the shooter has a more tempting target than himself,. And then pretends to be asleep while his charges are decapitated with a rifle. People are just as crazy in Canada as they are in America Shame on you

[@dallasfrm336]

@@RobertSmith-jd7yx he’s trying to show his respects dummy

[@danieltalaveraodessatexas2404]

@@RobertSmith-jd7yx Well there it is that ONE THATS FULL OF IT IT NEVER FAILS 💯🤝

[@hanka5959]

God bless this teacher and the people who showed up with love and support, we still have good hearted people out there . Thank God for his wonderful children .

[@carmenlu9734]

His beautiful students💔 all year with them and then this happens.. This is beyond heartbreaking.

[@courtt1980]

I bawled through this entire thing. He has no clue how many people just want to jump through their screens and hug him till all the hurt and pain is gone. Although it will never go away, I pray for all the victims, teachers, families and parents daily to find the slightest bit of peace. Mr. Reyes clearly has an amazing heart. God bless all of uvalde ❤️

[@royharper2003]

I want to hug you 😘

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I know right.

[@lovelyangel71]

The Uvalde community showing us the power of strength and love in the toughest moments. 😢🤧♥️🙏

[@Theuglytruth1776]

Awesome now you just need a police department worth a shit.🖕🏼👮‍♀️ I hope each and every police officer there burns in hell.🤷 Freedom of speech

[@stefanpetersson636]

The love and support for this man for what he's going through. I am lost for words. But one thing for sure, all those kids looking down from above with a huge smile, knowing he did what he could to help them.

[@AintNoFool]

I listened to an interview with him today. I was crying my eyes out!! He and the entire community are forever changed.

[@debrasimmons3038]

So moving, so touching. So much love for this teacher. God bless you all.

[@myahenry6549]

This broke my heart. Prayers for him and everyone involved

[@danielmendoza355]

I feel bad for this teacher who got wounded in the elementary school shooting but then he returned home and saw this parade because he was given so much gifts by parents Children family and friends and he is very kick to be alive I hope he can be 100% better soon and by the way I like when those people including students who also survive the school shooting were in their cars waving at this teacher showing him some Love and affection and the good things for him to protect his students in school from losing their lives and I'm thankful for this Teacher and he's a nice man who likes to reach out to parents about what happened in school and when I saw this I was like : wow very emotional to watch but I felt glad for the teacher to be alive and he's not alone god can help this teacher get better soon and it's a good thing to do and it was sweet of these people giving him a huge hug after he returned home Just Remember doing the right things you do for your friends and Family allows you to receive the greatest gift ever!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😊😊

[@SRambo-hx8sl]

This is when a community comes together. God bless us all.

[@chasityjones1585]

I cried through this this touched my heart so much prayers for all of you

[@marydunn2373]

This is so touching, I’m crying watching all the love and support this teacher is getting.. he has gone through so much!

[@andrea050405]

That literally brought me to tears how incredibly touching ❤️❤️❤️

[@creativecheersoffashionlau7364]

He is a hero. He tried all ge could to protect his students. How hard it must be to survive. But I am sure everyone is so happy he did! This is the proof. Poor man…..

[@Journey5074]

I couldn’t watch this without tearing up, I will always hold Uvalde in my prayers. This has truly touched me

[@kenyaarevalo6080]

The knot in my throat 😭 I just kept replaying the interview of him saying “please don’t hate me, I tried my best…” he is loved by not only his community but all over the world

[@kingp109]

I wish it didn't take a tragedy for him to feel appreciated but I'm happy that he survived this is a cruel world but there are still some good people living in it. Salute to him and all the teachers across the world who are overworked and underpaid for what they do. I really really hope god blesses him and the families of the victims. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@JerubbaalgodSlayer]

I live in a different country, but I’m about to start crying…I don’t even have any children, but I feel it for those parents who so tragically lost their babies via avoidable gun violence…

[@angtxsun4460]

This is what a hero’s welcome looks like, thank you for all you have done for children. God bless you, and yours!

[@Findthatyeti]

😢😢😭😭😭😭 I’m not crying!!

[@trvman1]

and can someone post a link to the video of a "Karen" screaming about how this is tying up all the traffic and she can't get to her nail appointment :)

[@tommy2064]

I couldn't stop crying seeing this. What they had to experience is terrifying and so damaging that healing is nearly impossible. I'm so happy everyone is sharing their emotions! God Bless these people.

[@aman2welly]

What a wonderful gesture and the outpouring of love and respect for a truly courageous man

[@carlogambino8594]

I can’t this just hurts …. And thinking about all the children lost. Im speechless with a knot in my throat. God helps us, and blessed all this beautiful people that pay their respect to this teacher. I wish I would have been there. San Diego, California

[@epicpika11]

This made me cry like a baby. Even through great tragedy, humans still stick together and show we love each other , strangers or not. This is beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. . . . Tell everyone you meet today that you love them.

[@latinaforever4892]

Loves is bigger than anything the evil tries to destroy!! We all pray for those beautiful souls and a speed recovery for the teachers, parents and students!, God bless everyone of them 🙏💕🙏

[@epicpika11]

@@latinaforever4892 sending you some love from South Carolina.

[@divisionbyzer0474]

Sticking together would be making a freaking change so this will never happen again

[@nadineduncan2678]

Oh my goodness this made me cry soooo much it’s extremely clear this man means so much to the people when there bringing gift hugs and thanks of joy to this man it’s beautiful to see how many cars are lined up to see him again extremely incredible well done to everybody showing ur love to this man

[@VisualizeHealing]

A community in mourning showing unconditional love. Very heartwarming!

[@elainebutler1848]

Praying God will continue to bless this man!❤️

[@benitaguzman541]

I got chills and TEARS.... EVEYONE FROM UVALDE YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS 🙏

[@newvilla8115]

Eso es todo raza: be MAD MEXICAN AMERICAN DETERMINATION

[@amandamattern7880]

You sir are a hero you did everything you could to save those babies. You made sure they were loved and cared for in their final moments. You have nothing nothing to be ashamed of.

[@johnathanwebb]

I needed this right now. So great to see all the genuine people rally together. Touching

[@cz2055]

Watching this through tears! My heart goes out to this teacher and everyone in Uvalde, Texas! This parade was a beautiful act of love and support! I pray that the teachers, staff, students, and families who suffered the horrific loss of loved ones can help one another to heal.

[@layhliajoneson1786]

I’m literally in tears, and my heart goes out to him. And to all the precious children, that lost their lives. However I give God the praises to all the parents, that stood their grounds concerning their children. And to the mother, who was determined to get her children out of that building. God, is good to see people come together and supports one another. Let’s keep fighting, and continue taking a stand in unity. Prayers and pray.

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

Jfc so many were killed so god isn’t good at all. If he was, he would have prevented this. But nooo

[@CryMeARiver63]

@@amazingsupergirl7125 one day you will see and understand . God Bless you .

[@CryMeARiver63]

Amen 🙏

[@AJerkfaceSurgeonRuinedMyLife]

@@CryMeARiver63 Evelyn, you just did yourself and other Believers no favors. Speaking down to someone in a self-important tone.just breeds more resentment. His or her incredulity about how any loving father would let little children see their classmates pulverized by another kid with a horrifying automatic weapon - in their classroom - is valid. Tiny children witnessed the death of their beloved teachers. The classroom was a bloodbath. Darn right people feel enraged and frustrated and can't accept blind faith.

[@CryMeARiver63]

@@AJerkfaceSurgeonRuinedMyLife one day you will also see and understand. God Bless you .

[@rc6292]

I can't stop crying....I haven't been through this, but I'm a mother and use to be a teacher. I can feel the pain. Sometimes as most parents I gripe about having a messy home full of toys or the constant noise or the kids eating too much junk ... But these parents would give anything to have that all over again. Love on each other as much as possible. I wish I could take all the pain away from the teacher and parents. This hurts really bad 😞

[@oogieboogie5678]

You ppl are so amazing in that community!! ❤️

[@MrChilidogdk]

My eyes is running like a waterfall 😭 It's so sad. The teacher must seen something much worse than hell that day 😪 Sorry for your loses - You're in my heart. Love to you all from Denmark ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇩🇰

[@zedxdavis6287]

This is an example of KZbin bringing people together from even across the world.

[@gregj.gotham4402]

Thank you Denmark for expressing your love.

[@Mary-sh2bp]

When you leave your kids at school, their teachers become their parents. I teared up when he got interviewed, and now I’m balling my eyes again.

[@netcald991]

Anyone who has ever called their teacher mom knows this

[@holly20022004]

What an amazing soul . You are so dearly loved . From Sudbury Ontario Canada. Your little angels are forever watching over you !

[@mariovo5]

Miles of families and friends showing love, and all of this got me tearing up and I don't even know him.

[@sophiawilson3723]

This here is what I call love in action: the community and strangers coming together for one common purpose. What a well deserved "Heroic Welcoming."

[@JoseRodriguez-lf6xz]

I’m grown man and just by watching the support this teacher got from the community, brought tears to my eyes. God bless you with many blessings. Thank you 🙏

[@ReneChewbaka]

Hey Jose. Its totaly ok for grown men to cry...it's a good thing.

[@sherrydmyterko-tramp8654]

Thank you for sharing. Tearing up. What a very special moment.

[@donnajo8599]

That was so sweet so needed im sure for everyone involved....hope he finds some peace...it wasn't his fault and there wasn't anything he could have done.... I wanted to hug him as well....

[@brianalves7347]

This is without a doubt, the best video I've ever watched on KZbin! God Bless Uvalde, Texas! Always in our HEARTS!

[@bettyconaway3797]

Such a heartbreaking experience for this teacher, but so lovely to see his community supporting him. My prayers go out to him and all who are suffering from this tragedy.

[@jill7717]

That community is everything ❤️ please keep supporting each other. And also for/with the people that maybe not share there emotions❤️

[@henryserrano5272]

Sorry for you having to go through that horrible situation. And for all losses... this shows how much the community respects and love you..

[@milling37]

This gave me chills and tears from all the Love and Outpouring of Support for this teacher💞

[@davidarmola6218]

I'm a grown man and can't help but tear up whenever I read or see anything about this tragedy or any others. I just hate to see all the suffering that people are going thru. A better world is coming soon. May we have peace.

[@debbiesmith9415]

Just wow...amazing community standing behind someone. This is great healing power.

[@WHOLEHEARTED_LOVE]

This is one of the most beautiful things EVER!!.... 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💞🙌🏾🤲🏾

[@AngelaRGreenArt]

How sweet. Look at the love being shared. 😭

[@evongilford392]

💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞🙏