Three Robb Elementary School students were honored in Grapevine for their heroic efforts during the mass shooting in Uvalde where 21 people were killed last year. Two of the three who were honored Monday survived the shooting.
Three Robb Elementary School students were honored in Grapevine for their heroic efforts during the mass shooting in Uvalde where 21 people were killed last year.Two survivors of the Uvalde mass school shooting were honored Monday afternoon for their heroic efforts when 19 of their classmates and two teachers were murdered.
Back on May 24, 2022, Khloie and her best friend, Amerie Jo Garza, grabbed a teacher’s phone and dialed 911 for help. During the attempt, Amerie was shot and killed. "Before we came over here, she was a little hesitant to receive the award due to her best friend not being here to receive hers," he said. "We assured her Amerie would want her to accept this award."
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