WATCH: 'One Year In: Uvalde' - A KSAT 12 Special Project

In our one-hour special, "One Year In: Uvalde," KSAT looks at the past 12 months, the victims and survivors, and how their legacy spreads outside their local community.
www.ksat.com/uvalde-one-year-in/

[@hothotheat3000]

376 men showed up to that school and stood in the hallway and outside like cowards while these children bled and died.

[@Eyes_of_Oryx]

no one was taking command. Also multiple different agencies in the building. Unaware if a barricaded hostage situation or a “bail” … illegal immigrant ran inside to hide after bailing from a vehicle. Everyone arrived after the initial Gu n Fire. They were unaware it was an active shooter.

[@ashleypg1708]

​@@Eyes_of_Oryxplease 🙄🙄🙄

[@ashleypg1708]

​@@Eyes_of_Oryxthey absolutely knew it was an active shooter, how many ongoing 911 calls did they receive and continue receiving while they were still there? Absolute NONSENSE.

[@JuicyClamz]

They heard gunshots right when they walked in.​@@Eyes_of_Oryx

[@1989AnimeFreak]

To the mom who modified her daughter's room to remember her, my heart goes out to her 🥺🥺 I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@aileencastaneda3724]

Irma Garcia’s husband died a few days later of a heart attack. He truly died of a broken heart of losing his wife. Rip to all the victims and my condolences to the families affected. I cried when I saw the news it hits home and I live 2 hours away from Uvalde

[@germannavas7733]

are you speaking about the Cop who was told not to go inside room 112 where the lady was bleeding out ????

[@JesusSanchez-ew3yh]

​@germannavas7733 no that was the other teachers husband

[@gataagil]

i remember seeing the daughter’s tiktok of her saying happy birthday and rest in peace to both her parents. i cant imagine what grief shes going through.

[@RosPal-Tesao15]

Including Mr. Garcia in the pictures at the end is a reminder that he was also a victim, died of a broken heart, he is representing all the parents, siblings, family and friends that are left suffering because of the tragedy.

[@SavageMinnow]

💔

[@angieburns6241]

That tattoo of the bullet hole on his back to represent his boy was the most heart wrenching and powerful tattoo I have ever seen. ALL schools need to be far more secure. Adding more cameras is great but if a gun man decides to rush into a school and start shooting immediately, security officers aren't going to stop them before it's too late for some victims. A bullet travels a lot faster than a human can. Staff and students need to not only know how to protect themselves and know what to do in an emergency but they also need to learn how to help the wounded while they wait for emergency responders. Too often we see that shooting victims are alive but die because they didn't get help fast enough. They need to be able to help themselves and each other while they wait for help to come.

[@zoramax4610]

The water bottle on the desk in the special bedroom for baby girl. Oh my god, I lost it.

[@shineonyoucrazyalmond]

You can tell these parents are so traumatized. It has been a year and I have thought about Uvalde every day since it's happened. The world will not forget these babies.

[@pickleeevee6934]

Congratulations jaz.❤ your sister is here

[@pitalitta8814]

Me too! I still cry for these babies and families.

[@jackiepalace4671]

I feel so choked up and emotional watching this. As a mother the idea of this pain you’re feeling is something I fear to feel in this lifetime. Sorry for your loss .. I know my sorry does nothing to bring your loved one back but know I feel for your pain.

[@unclesavagewithashotgun6541]

I don’t have kids so I can’t relate. I’m sure glad I’m not them!

[@jbarmore2326]

The sister who was talking about her little sister jumping into the lake with her and learning to swim just for that reason omg it just broke my heart I can’t stop crying

[@npc3265]

Im bawling 😭. Whoever can watch this and not shed tears just has no heart. Like how can anyone do this to little babies?!? Why?!? I feel these families pain. I have lost a loved one out out of nowhere and it feels horrible, so I can just imagine losing a loved one in this manner must be 10x more amplified. Especially when it’s children. I will never stop fighting with you for gun reform! Rest in peace babies 👼

[@ritasanchez651]

The state of Texas needs to pay these families 21 million dollars! Children ARE more important than guns!!

[@paulf3]

It's so incredibly sad to watch a mother buy the bed that her daughter wanted after her daughter was brutally murdered. We get so caught in the grind of everyday life and trying to pay bills that we forget that that's all just in this fraction from what life actually is. Life is fleeting. It's here one moment and gone the next and the things that we give value is all will ever have and there's no chance to redo it. I think as a society we need to learn how to move out of the rat race and back into living.

[@twistedbliss58]

Too bad that’s not going to happen. Money is center of the universe

[@paulf3]

@@benjamingarrett1175 This is a fantastic and well thought out reply. Oddly enough, just this morning I was thinking of the problems we're now facing ai within the same framework that you've mentioned. There are short-term and long-term issues that should be getting handled by our governments but the reigns have instead been turned over to the ultra-rich who are looking to use this technology to take as much as they can for as long as they can without any consideration for the strife that would cause the common person or the likely violent revolution that will be a result.

[@GloFreak]

Father God please hold these broken families in your arms. Please give them the comfort that only you can provide. Please heal this country and bring your presence to our youth. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

[@yasirahjabr8761]

This touches everyone all over the world that has a heart. Till this day it hurts to watch and watch the parents hurting. You feels helpless. But I prays for peace for these beautiful souls that left us that dreadful day. I pray god send some peace to the parents, because I cry and hurt with you. ❤️

[@LiisaKatrina1]

Eliahna's room that her mama so lovingly and beautifully set up in her new house, that broke me. I wish we never knew any of these kids names or their parents names and that they were still just regular, everyday, now 5th grade kids living in Uvalde.

[@user-gm7ix2pv5z]

I have never cried so much and l hope that we get Justice for those beautiful lives lost. May they rest in peace 🤍

[@AlmaLopez-wg5kf]

The fact that Lexis little brother still thinks she’s alive 😢😢

[@lovelyfluer]

Not Lexi, Amerie Jo

[@erikag7334]

So proud of you Faith Mata!! 🎉 Tess would of been proud of her big sister! She will forever be your little guardian Angel ❤ Keep going girl, you got this!

[@rosalielibario9781]

My heart breaks for these parents ,children,grandparents, and friends.

[@niaa949]

This is so heartbreaking. Rip 21 angels, you didn't deserve to die, and most importantly in that matter. They will always be remembered and hold a special place in my heart ❤️

[@sandyalonso8267]

My heart hurts for all the families who lost there angles 😭 I'm so chocked up watching this. I've never cry soo much 😢 RIP to all this beautiful angels 🖤🕊️🥺

[@eerieerika]

its heartbreaking to see videos and pictures of them living their best lives and so full of joy after this happened. these parents , these families , lost a piece of their life. we will never forget the 21 angels , may they rest in paradise 🫂.

[@xviper84]

They were just babies. I teared up when this happened. I still think about these kids almost every week. I just can’t imagine being a family member. God bless them

[@kristinwallace6551]

Happy graduation Day Jazmin. Today is the day! You have are doing such good work! I am so sorry for your loss and all that have had to endure this past year. I hope you can celebrate you on your graduation day!

[@MxNEWCASTLE]

Their grief is just so really, I can feel it in their words, see it in their faces. I just lost my first classmate, a friend I wasn't too close with but who I saw and talked to and knew. She was fifteen. And that hurts like hell, I am still in disbelief. I cannot imagine grief on the scale that these families are feeling. I feel so deeply for all of you, please know that there will never be a day where your grief is invalid or where you are not loved.

[@fyour1st527]

I watched this and Univisions coverage cause of my grandma. Thank you San Antonio journalist for not leaving and helping these families fight.

[@catlady1084]

It's heartbreaking to see how full of life and love they all were. There is no excuse for the ones who failed them.

[@maggiemccauslin1084]

I agree

[@guillermoelnino]

Who failed them?

[@orianultimer]

@@guillermoelninopoliticians, gun lobbyists, and wannabe soldiers who think their glorified toys are more important than lives

[@guillermoelnino]

​@@orianultimer Politicians are not y ou r friend. especially the ones y ou voted for. gun lobbyists simply exist so gun companies don't go bankrupt through lawfare. "wannabe soldiers" want to be left alone. But each day y ou're giving them more and more reason to not leave y ou alone. And those "glorified toys" are what keeps this country from becoming the dystopia y ou pretend orange man wants.

[@tuliko8678]

As an Australian and ECE, I cannot fathom WHY guns are more important than a child’s life. When this happened, I was approached by many children at my childcare centre, asking whether this could happen to them. I was so happy to tell them NO…it was very unlikely. I wish that could be the same in America. But unless something horrific like this affects children from the families of those in charge of this gun control stuff, then I’m afraid nothing will change. My heart goes out to you all and your children are very far from my thoughts. xx

[@1989AnimeFreak]

Why does ECE means?

[@tuliko8678]

@@1989AnimeFreak early childhood educator

[@KevaFlores]

Australia is not only a beautiful country but has beautiful people and a government that got it right after the Port Arther massacre? And condolences to you for the recent stabbing tragedy in Sydney. I’ve watched shows and the difference between how your country responded to that and how my country responds to mass shootings was unbelievable. So caring, loving and thoughtful. If that would have happened here it probably wouldn’t have even made the news much. I heard it said here if nothing changed after Sandy Hook it never would. How many more mass shootings does it have to take until our government makes common sense gun laws!

[@tuliko8678]

@@KevaFlores It is really disheartening. Yes, our cultures are very different in this regard… and the rest of the world isn’t saying “don’t have guns”, just regulate WHO gets to have them. My childhood friend DOES own a gun (I don’t like it but each to their own), but he had to jump through many hoops to be allowed to have firearms- he uses them to shoot targets and farmers often hire him to maintain wild pig populations on their farms… feral pest problem! The recent tragedy in Sydney has really rocked us. This never happens. While it was clear the assailant had mental health challenges, the fact that he targeted mostly women (and even his parents confirmed he was angry at women because he couldn’t get a date) tells me that he didn’t “just snap” and there was some thought put into all this. Violence against women is a HUGE problem in Australia at the moment. Something even more upsetting. We have had 4 women murdered by their partner/ex partner just this week! And most of these perpetrators were out on bail….our bail laws are ridiculous. So yes, while Australia has made huge amazing changes to keep our country safe…it’s definitely not perfect. As a woman, I have ZERO faith in my country to look after me if something were to happen …

[@KevaFlores]

@@tuliko8678 I am so sorry! Hope it gets better for you! That probably happens weekly here in America and doesn’t even make the news! I actually found out something that surprised me a lot! Again after your massacre in PA not another mass shooting not one! Everyone here blames it on mental health not the guns! Well I looked up which countries have the most people with mental health illnesses and guess what?! Australia, New Zealand and Iran top the list! Mental health issues but strict gun control ZERO mass shootings! It’s the guns and who has them! CASE CLOSED!

[@tamerunrob6510]

I came to this page because I am angry and cannot forget what happened . I pray to God for the families , I cannot imagine the pain they are in There must be change ,continue to fight for your family and stick together . I wish there was some way I can help , I am thinking of you all and praying . God I am praying please continue to be with the family in Jesus name Amen.

[@mariehaley5211]

What happened to those children and selfless teachers is inexcusable and their families lives are forever changed and flipped upside down and WILL NEVER be the same. ❤️‍🩹💔 Rest in Peace angels, and May God grant these families strength and comfort. How many more lives have to be lost? Stop it already!! Raise the age!

[@silverpurkat]

OMG! A child that was shot 7 times and bleed there for over 70 minutes. WOW nobody talks about that!

[@meka8953]

A MIRACLE AND IT'S HARD TO EVEN FATHOM WHAT THEY WENT THROUGH

[@84americanwoman]

Eliahna mom said they shared a room…talk about huge lump in my throat. I feel so sorry for all these families. They lost their babies and spouses. They were dealt the life sentence. I cannot even imagine that kind of pain. 😢😢😢

[@MarkTitus420]

I have no ties to anyone in Uvalde but I feel very connected to this tragedy and these beautiful souls who lost their earthly lives that day continue to and always be in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I can tell these grieving people that I fully believe their loved ones are with them right now and they are trying to reach them to tell them they are in a beautiful place and they want nothing more than to help them to heal and fell happy again - that's what are departed loved ones want more than anything else for us for we will all one day be reunited and will be the most joyous time we can imagine.

[@raqueljimenez4230]

We will not forget!

[@meka8953]

MAN I CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE HOW SCARED THESE BABIES AND TEACHERS WERE 😥😥😥MAKES ME SO SAD AND THEY WERE SO LITTLE AND PRECIOUS.

[@MarkTitus420]

Of all the tragic events that have happened in my lifetime, this one stays in my heart and prayers and will never be forgotten as long as I live. God bless all these beautiful souls.

[@daniellelightfoot8394]

Uziyah’s Dad tattoos speak to me on the level of an American, a human and most importantly a Parent.

[@pajuparra]

The Chef of Police.... He didn't even Blink... Whenever he said... I will Protect a Child.... I'm like WOW.... That's what I want..... In Jesus Blood.... Protect him..... In Jesus Blood AMEN

[@pajuparra]

Excuse my misspelling.... The Chief of Police.... Is what I meant.....

[@fearplug6027]

even our school in san antonio took a moment of silence in the morning for them on the anniversary, rest in peace to the 21 angels.

[@Rokrpixie09]

We will never forget you 21 Angels 💕🙏🏼 geez I cried so hard makes my heart just break into a million pieces to hear all these families stories and what they have went through

[@TrueCrimeWMe]

My heart is in shambles, pobrecitas las mamas 😢💔

[@AlanaGurl]

I think about these 20 Angels often. So so sad. ❤🕯️🕊️

[@nancyrodriguez6777]

there are no words it breaks your heart😢💔 to see the joy and light of each boy and girl So sweet it makes you reflect on the value of our children and how lucky we are my prayers for the parents and family of the boys and girls of this horrible tragedy never let's forget😔🙏

[@isamc2023]

I think about all of your families every day that i send my girls to school. I'm so sorry. I love each one of you. My heart breaks for you. I send the tightest hugs. ❤

[@nikalbhai7021]

And this could have been stopped 😢if some cops showed courage and authority, this cowardly act will haunt them for rest of their life. Condolences to families stay strong 😢❤

[@23Love]

Dios se me quiebra el corazón de saber todo lo que estan sufriendo los padres y familiares de las victimas

[@jadaortega9251]

This made me cry so much I just couldn’t imagine my little brother in this situation. It’s just to sad.

[@tamasinwilliams4336]

It's so heartbreaking these parents lost their children like this,just please keep them in your hearts forever 😢

[@kastleguideshorts8718]

One year later and it still hurts

[@patsmith8523]

Every time I see anything related to this tragedy, I get angry at the "cops" who showed extreme cowardice. It enrages me to know they stood around for over an hour listening to these innocents die. Of all these "police" there was not enough courage to intervene. And these cowards call themselves "men"? Their only major contribution was to bully the parents who were willing to risk their lives to save these children. I have no words to describe the absolute disgust I have for them. I hope the word coward follows them everywhere they go. May these innocents rest in peace.

[@gladysvargas6660]

A GREAT FATHER and mom 💕 stay ❤️ strong one day at a time

[@soniarican6275]

Omg I don’t think I’ve cried this much in so long ! 😢😭😔💔🕊️ I just won’t ever understand how they could just stand in that hallway while those poor babies went through Pure Horror ! Like how can you Not try ! I just don’t understand 😩😠 There was so many parents that were willing to Risk their Own life yet they were held back by those so called officers who don’t even deserve to be called that !

[@79Jschoedinger]

All of those beautiful children. Worst nightmare. What needs to change for the lawmakers to realize how horrific these loses are? Parents shouldn’t be living without their kids and love ones. Heartbreaking!

[@anthonybrown2426]

What can lawmakers accomplish to stop or prevent these terrible acts? I feel we must protect our schools just as much as the White House or Capitol Hill. The gun free zones are where these terrible people go to commit these horrendous atrocities because they lack security. I would home school my children today if they were still young enough to be in school. My grandchildren are home schooled due to what the schools have become. Children need protection today more than ever but guns have been around for hundreds of years. These atrocities are a recent issue which has me asking why . What is different today than 40 years ago? Until we actually get to the root of the problem, it’s going to continue. All I know is guns aren’t the problem but the answer to preventing more of our children being murdered in schools. I applaud the school system’s that have decided to protect their children like the White House.

[@jessicamartinez9007]

I’m beyond heartbroken for this community! To the parents that have a forever void I hope for peace. I was not affected personally but I’m from del rio and it could’ve been me. Something needs to be done and justice needs to happen

[@germannavas7733]

My heart sincerely broke after having the opportunity to see what truly happened also i was raging in anger and yelling at the T.V of why didn't law enforcement go in and defend this children it is truly shameful and disappointing my sincere condolences to each family who's lives have changed forever

[@AustinAudiS6]

And i hope 100% of the profits from this moving memorial went to the families.

[@Natalie09800]

So hard to watch and there are no words to explain, how sorry I feel for you guys. May god send healing to all of you. Condolences from Germany.

[@Bethany217accountability]

So heart breaking. So much loss for nothing. Lord be with these hurting souls.

[@AiranyaTompkins-kn2rp]

Rest in heaven to all the angels.. May god heal the hurt of the parents' family and friends and community ..

[@enjoyingmyvodka1013]

RIP SWEET ANGELS 👼🏻

[@willdwyer6782]

I hope they save the pecan trees on the school grounds. They were planted by former students more than 50 years ago.

[@boobear2013ily]

I can’t tell you the pit that’s left in my stomach watching this. So many failures in so many ways. These poor poor parents. As a mom who’s son should be starting school next year I don’t know what to do.

[@annacorona4032]

My heart bleeds for all the children and both teachers. May they Continue To RIP.❤

[@rebstoned]

Rip sweet little kids. I wish things didnt have to end like that.

[@kimberlydominguez7648]

😭😭😭this hurts so 💔 bad they are with us our hearts

[@nishiasalvatore3090]

This made me sob rest in peace beautiful angels

[@brendamendoza4975]

Never forget these innocent souls forever in our hearts 💕 uvalde ❤️🫶🏼🥹

[@msdarby515]

I'm so terribly sorry. We are crying with you, but you are alone in your grief. Please care for yourselves and take care of each other. God bless you. ❤🙏🙏

[@yazmincollins6971]

God bless these families, beautiful children life’s taken to soon. ❤️

[@peachhazel7865]

We will never know what truly happened inside there can’t even imagine how those kids and teachers felt I hope it was fast and they saw heaven quickly 🥺

[@JaydenIsAmazin]

Me too.

[@alisonfowler8193]

So unfair.. May they all rest in peace 🕊️ Breaks my heart 💔

[@maf4944]

Those tattoos are beautiful 💙

[@JAAPTHEFINEST]

God give these people the strength to move onn heartbreaking as a parent myself 🙏🙏🙏

[@Yolandaana2901]

😢❤this just hurts my heart for them all my prayers go to all your families all I know I dont know what yall going through but my heart ❤is there for you all the ❤love for you all always in my prayers for you all

[@sheeara]

This is what we should have seen the very first time we heard about the shooting. I wish we could see the showcased children within days of the tragedy. Thank you for sharing the way they lived, and that they were lost. I hope the families continue to heal and find more reasons to thrive through this mourning process. Godspeed ~Sheeara, Alaska

[@elmo6704]

May God bless these families and confirt their soul. The shame over the politicians 😢

[@KEG1998]

I'm not even from America but while watching this I just started to cry because it just breaks my heart knowing this happens, and probably will for a while and knowing that nothing gets done about it 💔💔💔

[@jailyn2918]

I cried through the whole video bless your hearts and souls. Wished it never happened may they rest in peace

[@khawmtiti4460]

Uvalde is and will always be a black-eyed in the role of police in action or lack there of

[@BisonMark]

That first couple had me in bits,its just not right is it. I lost my missus when she was 26 and she was pregnant but I can't even imagine losing a little child. Just starting life 😮‍💨

[@LarissaPotts]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@AbzLawso]

Im not from uvalde, not even from the states, im a 14 year old school girl from a small city in England and all i can say is how sorry i am for the tragedy, not anyone in the world deserves their life to me cut short in such a horrific way💔 i cried watching this and all i can do is talk to the farther and pray he keeps those children, teachers and parents safe. I will forever remember the names. America please change your laws 🙏

[@redwave96734]

I appreciate your concern. It’s not about the gun.

[@mirandaceballos3529]

Rest in heavenly paradise to 21 beautiful Angels in Heaven fly high with the Angels your smiles light up the sky's shinning so brightly 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌹🌹🕯️🕊️🕊️ never Forgotten

[@lorrainegarcia5277]

We’re praying for all of you parents who los someone n we won’t forget all to passed May they Rest in Peace

[@mzliz1249]

Texas should be ashamed of itself, I’m saying this as a native Texan. SHAMEFUL!!!

[@javierestrada9621]

I wonder how those cowards(officers) feel about this families or kids. They did nothing to protect or help those poor angels

[@veronicacitlally4671]

I saw a video where they were crying and throwing up after going inside the classrooms.. imagine the families that have to live with the loss of their own.

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

I WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR NAMES ♥️ 💜 💛 💚

[@pinkalicious469]

I couldn't stop bawling my eyes 😭

[@gabrielammoralescolon1038]

OMG la parte del papa que enmarco PARA SIEMPRE la herida de bala de su hijo… el estomago se me hizo nada del dolor y en mi mente esta el grito de todas esas mamás cuando se dieron cuenta que no iban a regresar a casa con sus babies 😭💔

[@luzdelgado4609]

I completely understand theses parents and I mostly understand that emptiness in your heart 💔 it feels like a piece of our hearts are gone with them in heaven and it's sad 😭 how we just how we have to move on and keep living alone with his this pain in our souls we just do not understand why any of this happened to us did we do to deserve any of this or our kids what did they do do to deserve this I really hope theses parents find some hope and comfort in their hearts and I know the parents and most likely the survivors mean when they say this Change them emotional and I mentally I am also a PTSD survivor to I lost my best friend in a shooting he was shoot and I saw him lose his life and since that day I am broken 💔 my heart doesn't understand he's gone but mind knows this is reality 😭 he left me 10 years ago and the most hardest day is when he left this world but I am doing ok thanks to doctors and counselors that have been with me this whole time and the incredible support from my family the only hope I do have is that someday we will meet again and the only thing that counsels me is the momries we had 💔

[@barbspalsbury547]

Sending love hugs thoughts and prayers to all the families ❤❤🙏🙏

[@moodybeignet3385]

I’ll never forget. 💔

[@irmasaucedo1187]

This breaks my heart 😢

[@evelinagleisner930]

This is so extremely sad and tragic 😞 glad some was able to survive and rest in peace to everyone who sadly lost their life’s ❤❤❤

[@dominicbrinsmead8936]

Happy faces worked out in a blink of an eye

[@irmabrindle]

Why are the children being interviewed? Let them heal in peace. This seems wrong.

[@BraelynnWaits-vu1fk]

We don't need a new school we need these children

[@MissBubbakush]

Rest In Peace to all my children

[@eagleproudwarrior3363]

Remember living in Houston when I watched the news when this happened RIP

[@pabloescobarschanclas]

how can you not remember, it was only a year ago.

[@Cuauhtemoc.Yaotecatl]

This is so sad and breaks my heart every time I hear of this. RIP. May the lives lost in Uvalde not just be another statistic. 🙏

[@teresacuevas5670]

Of this hurts me, I can not imaginé the pain of those parents😢