Teacher Vicki Leigh Soto is a true hero.

As gunfire erupted at Sandy Hook Elementary School, officials say she hid her first-grade students in a closet, saving their lives. “In doing so, she put herself between the kids and the gunman’s bullets,” a police officer told the Wall Street Journal.

Carlee and Jillian Soto honored Vicki’s heroism on Twitter as they grieved for their beautiful sister.

https://twitter.com/ICarlee23/status/279690340162752512

https://twitter.com/ICarlee23/status/279989974353457153

Jillian tweeted this before she learned of her sister’s death on Friday.

Heartbreaking.

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Vicki Soto’s selfless heroism will not be forgotten.

#daughter#sister#friend#teacher#brave#hero#tough Vicki Soto. Police say when bullets were flying in, Vicki used her body as a shield for the children. I give teachers so much credit for what they do on a daily basis. If we didn't have awesome intelligent teachers like Vicki in this world we would be screwed. RIP Vicki. I'll pray for you.

I love you so much @icarlee23 ❤❤ rip to your sister Vicki, she's a hero and will never be forgotten.

A sign in Newtown, Conn., reads, “Hug a teacher today.”

https://twitter.com/Jay_Pottzz/status/279713933852561408

https://twitter.com/caramelmochiata/status/279790062126915584

Remember her name, indeed.

Twitchy extends our heartfelt prayers to the family of Vicki Soto and all of those affected by this tragedy.

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