One more beautiful tribute to Peter Wang, who gave his own life to save the lives of fellow students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida:
West Point offers honorary acceptance to student killed in Florida school shooting https://t.co/LSw1kutfwo pic.twitter.com/9w2zPoMApM
— The Hill (@thehill) February 20, 2018
West Point will provide the family of Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting victim Peter Wang a letter of acceptance to West Point Class of 2025, which was his dream, and honorarium tokens. His funeral is today. pic.twitter.com/kOb9P5mjdd
— Brittany Wallman (@BrittanyWallman) February 20, 2018
It’s awful dusty in here …
I thought I was all cried out. Nope.
— Megan got sprung (@msmeganl) February 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/jlipka60/status/965993912010715137
This just broke me.
— aka Lynda (@igoreilly) February 20, 2018
Absolutely heartbreaking
— Cynthia Rice (@CyndieRice) February 20, 2018
Heartbreaking, yes. But also uplifting and inspiring. Peter Wang epitomizes the word “heroic.” And it’s beautiful to see him honored this way.
This made me cry. What a beautiful gesture.
— Jen (@jennylom10) February 20, 2018
Well Done @WestPoint_USMA , well done!
— Nina Espina (@espinaDuran) February 20, 2018
Bless this family. Well done U.S. Military Academy!
— T.D. (@OscarsPop) February 20, 2018
Fitting and fully deserved.
— Paul Marr (@SerendipitySays) February 20, 2018
Rest in peace, Peter Wang.
YES…..Salute….Young Hero….RIP……
— Dwayne Jordan (@otistaylor2) February 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/overthewall1630/status/965959678051192832
My condolences to Peter's family. Such a great loss.
— Jessie ?♀️ (@Jazzziered) February 20, 2018
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Update:
The Army is awarding medals for heroism to three Junior ROTC cadets who were killed in the Florida school shooting https://t.co/zWjweccO6v pic.twitter.com/JHsfz1Ru4o
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) February 20, 2018
Wonderful.
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Update:
Patriot Guard Riders and Warriors Watch Riders showed up to Peter Wang’s funeral to pay their respects. @WPLGLocal10 pic.twitter.com/vvkJHe4IRP
— Ian Margol (@IanMargol) February 20, 2018
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