Political Quotes

“Kendrick Castillo was an 18-year-old senior set to graduate high school at the end of the week when his life was tragically cut short. On Tuesday, May 7, Kendrick Castillo sat in his British literature class, just like any other day in school, when two schoolmates burst into a classroom at the STEM school in Highlands Ranch and opened fire. When faced with the unthinkable, Kendrick acted out of pure heroism as he put his classmates' lives before his own and charged the shooters. A classmate of Kendrick's described his heroism by telling NBC News about his actions, ``giving all of us enough time to get underneath our desks, to get ourselves safe, and to run across the room to escape.'' Brendan Bialy, a classmate who charged the assailants with Kendrick, told ABC News: Kendrick Castillo died a legend. He died a trooper. I know he will be with me for the rest of my life. John Castillo reflected on his son's actions by saying: He did what he had to do, and I knew that was my son's nature. That was who he was. Kendrick Castillo displayed courage well beyond his years. He was a member of the robotics club and wanted to study electrical engineering in college and loved spending his free time fishing and camping. Today, Colorado mourns the loss of a hero as we say good-bye to Kendrick Castillo. As his friends, family, and community all gather at Highlands Ranch for a final farewell, we must pledge to never forget this young man.…”