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    ABC News‏Verified account @ABC Feb 16

    JROTC students at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida describe how they protected students from deadly shooting by shielding them with kevlar mats. http://abcn.ws/2o4aam0 pic.twitter.com/dud3Tij4HB

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      1. CMaverick‏ @Rhiscfactor Feb 16
        Replying to @ABC @thesecuredad

        This is awesome, these young men are heroes, deserving of scholarships to a military academy.

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      1. Monica Bisha‏ @MonicaBisha Feb 16
        Replying to @ABC

        These are names we should be hearing, to try and balance out having to hear the shooter’s name so much.

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      1. Virginia Leffler‏ @GinLeffler Feb 16
        Replying to @ABC

        Quick thinking young hero’s. Their parents must be proud.

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      1. Janet Goins‏ @NaacpColorado Feb 16
        Replying to @ABC

        I love these student they are real HEROES! They used their JROTC training and save hundreds of lives. Both teachers and Students. We love you! Our hearts go out to all the families who lost their loved ones in this horrific tragedy.

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      1. Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management‏ @rhamegorrell Feb 16
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        Shining examples of the youths that rise to the top in tragic times.

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      2. X‏ @Boltonvillista Feb 16
        Replying to @ABC

        Here’s a solution. Put Kevlar pads on the inside of classroom doors and bulletproof glass in all the windows— and make the NRA pay for it.

        1 reply 4 retweets 69 likes
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      2. Spiritual Care‏ @ClergyToday Feb 16
        Replying to @ABC

        We need metal detectors at every door in every school...

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      1. Damien Bastock‏ @DCJMB63 Feb 16
        Replying to @ABC

        Well done Lads

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      1. Tim‏ @Tflowerpower65 Feb 16
        Replying to @ABC

        A possible option for all classrooms everywhere - Kevlar curtains as a safety barrier. These guys are hero’s.

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      1. Fifi Von Covfefe‏ @FifiVonCovfefe Feb 16
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        These kids also maintained a calm state of mind, and took a leadership role.

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      1. Dr.EG‏ @ejgabriel9 Feb 16
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        There is an important piece of information here! We must consider it for safety considerations!

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      1. J. Allan Bucher‏ @allan_bucher Feb 16
        Replying to @ABC

        Good boys. Good men.

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      1. DAD-BOD BRAIN  🧠‏ @FATU_BRAIN Feb 16
        Replying to @ABC

        His future @FatU_PODpic.twitter.com/goy2Xh74Rh

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      1. Ken Kish‏ @ken_kish3 Feb 16
        Replying to @ABC

        More heroes. They will be great protecting our country

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      1. Tay Finney‏ @FinneyTay Feb 16
        Replying to @ABC

        Unbelievable great reaction to a terrible situation. Hero's for sure.

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      1. Denise Kuhn‏ @MsDenise124 Feb 16
        Replying to @ABC

        Thank you for your action saving the lives and protecting them

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      1. Mike Capricciuolo‏ @mlcfingrp Feb 16
        Replying to @ABC @GloriaCampos

        You guys are awesome!!?

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