She could see the light flashing out in the hallway. Biography ID: 80209726. Yet, as I was at the same time able to create an email contact to Cassies father, Brad Bernall, he allowed me to use the pictures of his beloved daughter, so that I, as a non-family member, can spread the remembrances of Cassie.I do also own a webpage in German language, on which I have used one part of it to upload all of Cassies pictures, that I have ever found in the internet, including the ones shown in this video. The story was reported virtually everywhere, by every legitimate outlet. Her parents resolved to enrol her at a new school, the Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, to help her start afresh. A group of students embrace as they say a prayer during the conclusion of the Memorial Service for Columbine High School on April 25, 1999, in Littleton. Her mother, Misty Bernall, has written a fascinating book about her daughter, shortly after the Columbine catastrophe, known as She Said Yes. Try again later. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. According to her parents, she rebelled as a young teenager and began using drugs and alcohol, and that at one point she became suicidal. Ellie Elmore, age 21, a CCU (Denver) student, writes a positive message on Klebold's cross. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Which explains why 16 years later, a presidential candidate is still repeating it. This memorial has 15 crosses, one each for the 13 victims and two more for the shooters, Harris and Klebold. That still cuts me like a fresh wound every time I go and sit on her bed and realize shell never walk into the room again. The book, which will be featured on at least two national TV broadcasts, is being stocked by bookstores nationwide. Part-time art teacher Patti Nielson's famous 911 call from the library allowed to investigators to reconstruct most of the carnage moment by moment. The girls whispered back and forth. Tim Grams climbs out a window of his Polk Ave home to talk with a swat team member who was working the scene at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The book contains details of Cassies life, including her rebellion during her teenage years, her spiritual side, and her faith in Christianity. Cassie Bernalls faith at gunpoint reverberates nationally, globally, By Art Toalston, Baptist Press, April 28, 1999. Not our kind of hope.. Klebold asked her if she believed in God. In reality, Cassie was hiding under a table at the far edge of the library, by the windows. Easy-to-arrange cremation & funeral services. Emily didnt have toshe was facing perpendicular to Erics stance, so she could look straight at Cassie and see Eric just to her left at the same time. Bernall family member is 70. Who is Cassie Bernall to you? Cassie Ren Bernall was born on November 6, 1981, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, US, into the Christian family of Misty and Brad Bernall. You can say it didnt happen that way, but the church wont accept it.. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Here she is placing a flower at Rachel Scott's cross. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. Her father said "When she came back from that retreat, she was an entirely different person. And although Cassies story might look religious-based at first sight, I do believe that non-religious people can also receive plenty of strength from Cassies story too, as Cassie was also a very normal girl, who never tried to force her faith to others, and she had her personal worries always too, to her very last day.The music that I have used for this video is Fastpass by Buckethead. However, Santorum did not attach a name to the story, and may have been referencing Valeen Schnurr. Not for the "stupid price" of $150 an acre foot. In 4 years, Lori Lightfoot went from breakout political star to divisive mayor of a Chicago beset by pandemic and crime, Florida lawmakers to consider expansion of so-called dont say gay law, Drone crashes at Disneyland after hovering over visitors heads See video, Rapper Travis Scott wanted for assaulting Manhattan club sound engineer, destroying $12K in equipment, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. President Bill Clinton and students applaud as Columbine High School Principal Frank DeAngelis, left, is introduced at Dakota Ridge High School in Littleton, Colo., Thursday, May 20, 1999. Help paint a picture of Cassie so that she is always remembered. Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. Participants in memorial for Cassie Bernall carrying 13 crosses in memory of Cassie & 12 other victims of last April's massacre at Columbine High. Numerous witnesses corroborated her account. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. It also narrates the grieving process of her family in the aftermath of her death. She loved to swim and go on bike rides with her dad. In 1992, Cassie was just 11 years old when on April 29th, riots began in Los Angeles after the "Rodney King" verdict was issued. And there was a wealth of additional information. If you want to take a look on it, feel free to visit my webpage, by using the following link:https://qnqura.wordpress.com/cassie/I do know about the controversy, regarding of Cassies final seconds, if she has been asked by her killer Eric Harris if she believes in God and if he shot her because she has answered his question with Yes. Seventeen-year-old Cassie Bernall was killed at Littletons Columbine High School. Cassie wrote: Now I have given up on everything else I have found itto be the only way to really know Christ and to experience the mighty power that broughthim back to life again, and to find out what it means to suffer and todie with him. It took her a long time for Cassie to fit in, and she was still adapting at her death, her youth pastor Dave McPherson recounted. Funeral services also were planned for students Cassie Bernall, Lauren Townsend and Daniel Rohrbough. Its a comforting thought, sure, but it doesnt lessen the pain of missing her. Her April 24 funeral was attended by nearly 2,000 people. Call today. In 2015, Rick Santorum used the scenario during a Republican presidential debate, saying "16 years ago this country was tremendously inspired by a young woman who faced a gunman in Columbine and was challenged about her faith, and refused to deny God." The biggest occurred at the Silverdome in Michigan, where Weekly Standard writer Josesph Bottum described how "73,000 teenagers wept along with sermon after sermon on her death. Cassie's mother Misty Bernall wrote a bestseller: She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall. Her name is Valeen Schnurr. when she died at the age of 17. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Please try again later. Earlier, Misty had recovered letters from her bedroom. But something interesting happened once the truth came to light. place of death: Columbine, Colorado, United States. Her parents called her "Bunny Rabbit" and said she loved to go rock climbing in Breckinridge. Her parents called her "Bunny Rabbit" and said she loved to go rock climbing in Breckinridge. More than a century later, we continue to uphold a legacy of serving our community with compassion and professionalism. Sanders, whose April 26 funeral was at Littletons Trinity Christian Center, herded students to safety when gunshots broke out in the school cafeteria, The Denver Post recounted. Columbine High School students continued Thursday, April 22, 1999 to add flowers to the shrines at Clement Park in Littleton. Friends and family of Laura Townsend used markers to cover her casket with handwitten memories before her funeral service Monday afternoon, April 26, 1999. She responded, "Because I believe and my parents brought me up that way." cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Cassie R Bernall lived Cassie Bernall started out her teenage career with the wrong crowd, like many teenagers do. Sanders, 47, who had taught at Columbine 24 years, then went upstairs to aid other students, dragging one who had been wounded in the leg to safety, before being shot twice in the chest. The churchs pastor, Dwight R. Blackstock, said Rohrbough might still be alive if hed have made a little different choice. 53 years shorter than Cassie was as real as anybody else. The fire alarm had been unbearably loud, but now she could barely hear it. Failed to remove flower. Share highlights of Cassie's life. Add to your scrapbook. This was too rich. The Life And Death Of Cassie Bernall. Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. Cassie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior that weekend. Between tears and hugs of comfort, friends remembered Lauren as a perfect student and fun-loving young woman. Emily Wyant, the little girl under the table with Cassie when it happened, came forward. About 500 students from Dakota Ridge, Chatfield and Bear Creek high schools walked Wednesday, April 30, 1999, from Dakota Ridge High to Clement Park to show their support and sympathy for the students of Columbine High School. When you share, or just show that you care, the heart When 2 or more people share their unique perspectives, McPherson told The Post he well remembers meeting with the sullen youth who spoke in monosyllables. According to the Internet site ReligionToday, Rachel Joy Scott, 17, who was also killed in the library, had led a weekly prayer and Bible study group of fellow teens the past year and a half at Orchard Road Christian Center, an Assemblies of God congregation. Coxey was in class when shooting broke out at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, but managed to escape. 6, 1981APR. Klebold had then loaded his gun again but had refrained from shooting her. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. AP Members of the Columbine High School volleyball team hug the. Investigators later brought Craig back into the library, where he indicated where the voice had come fromwhere Val had been, the exactly opposite direction of Cassie. (Editors note: As Christians, we are required to have a ready defense for the hope we have in Jesus Christ (I Peter 3:15-17), even though we may not have the chance to articulate it. Cassies witness for Christ in death indeed has gone global. Link to family and friends whose lives she impacted. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. A controversy evolved around the claims that Cassie was a martyr, as several witnesses claimed that the question was asked to another student, Valeen Schnurr, who survived the massacre. Opinion: Colorado farms going fallow? She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall is a memoir by Misty Bernall about the life of her daughter Cassie Bernall who was killed during the Columbine High School massacre on April 20, 1999. Columbine High School senior Lisa Kreutz, in wheelchair, is hugged and presented her diploma by school administrator Barb Monseu, left, during graduation in Greenwood Village, Colo. on Saturday, May 22, 1999. He said that a young woman had greatly inspired the country sixteen years ago by facing a gunman at Columbine and had thus declined to deny God while being challenged about her faith. It was strong. Klebold reloaded but did not shoot her again, and Schnurr ultimately survived the massacre. Cassie's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Bernall family tree. Cassie Ren Bernall was an American student who was shot to death during the Columbine High School massacre. She also enjoyed fishing and rock climbing. Ten years later, I sorted through the confusion again in my book, Columbine: Val was shot before her exchange about God. According to her parents, Cassie had started taking drugs and alcohol early in life. Feds sue water company for rupture damaging Rocky Mountain National Park -- again, Family gets unexpected bill after Kaiser Permanente Colorado software error that resulted in refunds to thousands, Skygazers will have a great view Wednesday of two planets that look like they are almost touching. Cassie was born to Misty and Brad Bernall on November 6, 1981. The opening was huge. Yet he chose to stay there and hold the door for others so that they might go out before him and make their way to safety. He didnt mean just his church; he meant the worldwide evangelical community. His lifeless body was among the first TV images broadcast live to the nation the afternoon of the tragedy. People talk about her smile, ability to listen, selflessness and caring character, but Bernall also points out her stubborn daughter was equally capable of selfishness and behaving like a spoiled 2-year-old. In September 1911, Angus McAulay and Harry Suters opened what eventually became McAulay and Wallace Mortuary. Cassie became known worldwide for courageously affirming her faith as she faced death. 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One traumatized young boy made a simple mistake, and the story spread like fire. The book, She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall, was published by Plough Publishing and released on September 1, 1999, after a little over 4 months of her death. The casket for Cassie Bernall is carried out of West Bowles Community Church after the funeral on April 26, 1999. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He walked off. Eric stopped at their table, at Cassies end. He said that he and his wife had got their daughter back. I cringe to admit that I repeated the story in Salon that spring. BY ANCESTRY.COM, Golden Cemetery 755 Ulysses St, in Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado 80401, United States. The church is going to stick to the martyr story. A boy named Craig, hiding under a table in the middle of the library, heard the exchange, and for some reason thought it was Cassie. I just want to go home., I know, Emily answered. [8], Cassie was born to Misty and Brad Bernall on November 6, 1981 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Site by Mere. Nearly 2,500 people attended Cassies funeral April 26 at West Bowles Community Church. Her parents, Mark and Shari, were waiting for her when she came to. Dylan pointed his shotgun under her table and fired several rapid bursts, killing Lauren Townsend and injuring Val and another girl. This video is a tribute to Cassie Bernall, one of the Columbine High School shooting victims, who died along with 13 others, in what became the biggest and most tragic massacre at a school in. One gunmen asked her, "Do you believe in God?" She paused, then uttered her last word, "Yes." "Why?", the gunman said as shot her in the head without waiting for an answer. Low price guaranteed. Even though she was still shy, her eyes seemed more hopeful and there was something new about her, McPherson said. Please reset your password. [7][15] Some media publicized the story of Bernall being asked about her belief in God before her death. Cassie grew up with her brother, Chris. Resend Activation Email. Maybe she should keep her mouth shut. You really cant live without Christ. He made it out of the library, told friends, and the story took off. She made a full recovery, and her story never varied. The plans for the renovation were introduced and a tour was conducted. Klebold had then asked Schnurr whether she believed in God, to which she had replied in the affirmative. Share what Cassie did for a living or if she had a career or profession. This of course occurred during the April 1999 tragedy at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Emily could see his legs and his boots, pointing directly at the right side of Cassies face. Victim of the Columbine High School Shooting in Littleton, Colorado, on April 20, 1999. She had never noticed them beforeshe was a sophomorebut was sure she could pick them out again if she ever saw them again. Two of the victims, teacher William Dave Sanders and student Danny Rohrbough, were shot while helping others escape from the gunmen. The bed was donated by American Furniture Warehouse in order to provide a more comfortable sleeping surface for Mark who has had trouble sleeping. Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Cassie's lifetime. Yes. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Cassie Bernall was buried on April 24, 1999 at Golden Cemetery 755 Ulysses St, in Golden, Jefferson County. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. It persisted for decades, representing Cassie as a Christian martyr and inspiring the creation of songs such as This Is Your Time by Grammy Award-winning American musician Michael W Smith and Cassie by American rock band Flyleaf.. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Rachel's teacher signs her coffin. One of the first students to escape from Columbine High School is questioned by police. I believe in God., Because I believe. An estimated 850,000 people attended. They just blew her away. A sheriffs department investigator who attends the Bernalls church later found Cassie lying under a table. She paused, like she didnt know what she was going to answer, and then she said yes. [1] [2] [3] It includes a foreword by . One of the perpetrators, Eric Harris, had slammed his hand on the table they were hiding under. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 0 cemeteries found in Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA. In 1981, in the year that Cassie R Bernall was born, on January 20th, Ronald Reagan became the 40th President of the United States. CASSIE BERNALL APRIL 19, 1999I WILL DIE FOR MY GOD. Many people have come to Clement Park to place flowers at the many memorial sites in the park, April 28, 1999. A member of the estimated 70,000 person crowd raises a sign with the message 'There Are Angles Among US' during the Memorial Service for the victims of the Columbine High School shooting, April 25, 1999, at the Mann Theatre on Bowles Ave. in Littleton. I have chosen this song, because it makes me feel very moody and it just perfectly fits the pain, that I personally feel, when thinking about Cassie and about the life she had ahead of her and which sadly has been taken so violently from her, just as it has been taken from all of the other victims.May Columbine and its 13 victims never be forgotten, so that we, as a society, finally start to learn that we have to deal with all the shootings, not just but especially at schools, which have even worsened and have become more frequent since Columbine. For three generations, the McAulay family owned and operated the funeral homes in Fullerton and Yorba Linda. It is just a story, which I can never forget and think about daily and it has helped me, as it helped many others already, to not end up in self-pity, depressions and suicidal thoughts, but to find new strength and hope for myself. Her character was transformed, the girl said, even though Cassie didnt understand religious terms like being saved or born again. [7], Valeen Schnurr had been shot and was on the floor of the library when one of the shooters, Dylan Klebold approached her. They pulled out Sanders wallet and held it open so he could see pictures of his wife and three daughters. Bush who was seeking his second term. Michael and Vonda Shoels, parents of slain student Isaiah Shoels, weep at their son's funeral Thursday, April 29, 1999, in Aurora, Colo. Shoels was killed in the shooting rampage at Columbine High School last week and was the last of the victims to be buried. We're dedicated to helping you through this stressful time with a simple, easy process that takes the burden off of you. Roy Miller, Jefferson County School Security Patrol Officer, stands guard outside the still sealed off library. Cassie Bernall, a Columbine junior, had been shot in cold blood as she crouched under a library table, and word was that in her final seconds she answered her murderer's question and affirmed. Fifteen died in the violence, including the killers. Erics legs turned. Fifteen died in the violence, including the killers. LITTLETON, Colo. (BP)-The parents of Cassie Bernall have recounted their efforts to achieve accuracy in a book about their teenage daughter who was internationally called a martyr after being killed at Columbine High School. Patrick Traylor is Senior Editor for Photography and Multimedia at The Denver Post, a position he has held since 2018. Unfortunately, in spring 2016 the website went offline and was nowhere to be found again. Virtually every major media organization followed. She didnt wait determining whether to say yes or no. Theres no hope for that girl, he admitted thinking afterward. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA, Littleton, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA. It was reported that Bernall had been asked whether or not she believed in God, and she said "Yes", before being shot during the massacre. The story persisted even decades later. Also included is a detailed description, again in German language, about Cassies life, based on the informations given in her mothers book, and also a detailed description about Cassies final seconds, which, up to this day, leave plenty of room for discussion. Castaldo's injuries included two 9mm bullets in his left arm, one in his right and at least three others piercing his lungs, kidney and vertebrae. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Schnurr also verified the fact that while she lay on the floor of the library after being shot, Dylan Klebold, the other perpetrator who did not kill Cassie, had approached Schnurr. We all want to get out of here.. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. from a perpetrator and was killed as she said Yes. One of the students of the school, Craig Scott, who was present in the library at the time of massacre, informed the investigators that during the shooting, one of the two perpetrators had asked a victim if the victim believed in God, to which the victim had replied Yes. According to Scott, he felt the voice was that of Cassie, although he could not see the person, as he was hiding under a table. Dylan walked away. Some days they make headway, and on others they get tangled or fall down, she writes. And she definitely doesn't want to be known as the girl who punctured the myth of Cassie Bernall. Yes, I believe in God, Cassie, 17, told the gun- and pipe bomb-wielding gunman. The person asking the question was one of the two troubled classmates who entered Columbine with . Eric Harris, 18, and Dylan Klebold, 17, marched to the school in Colorado around lunch time . Cassie was still praying. She took part in church youth programs and Bible study groups. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Once she made it out, Val was loaded into an ambulance, transported to St. Anthonys, and rushed into surgery. Cassie rallies with fevered altar calls erupted around the globe. She had also seen Eric walk up with the shotgun in his right hand, slap Cassies tabletop twice with his left, and say, Peekaboo. He squatted down, balancing on the balls of his feet, still holding on to the tabletop with his free hand. The blast was so loud, it temporarily blew out most of Emilys hearing. Try again. Students are bused away from Columbine High School after they escaped from the school with police assistance. The media was allowed inside Columbine High School on Tuesday, June 15, 1999 for the first time since the massacre on April 20. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Cassie Bernall (5742897)? Castaldo needs to shift his weight periodically through the day to prevent skins sores and increase circulation. - CASSIE REN BERNALL, Your Scrapbook is currently empty. She must have been scared, but her voice didnt sound shaky. In a statement issued at Cassie's funeral, her parents said:"Her life was rightly centered around our Lord Jesus. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The killers walked around a lot, taunting and shooting, and Emily got a good look at them. He had planned to enlist in the Army after graduation. Why Does the Columbine Myth About "Martyr" Cassie Bernall Persist? all our love now and forever mom, dad and chris "p.s. Crowd is sent into the memorial area at the parking lot of Mann Theatres Sunday morning, April 25, 1999, before the start of the Columbine Memorial service. For her funeral yesterday morning, friends of Cassie Bernall had stitched together a video, interspersing their remembrances of the Columbine High School junior with photographs of the young. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Thats why she waited so long. There was no time for words between them. by Misty Bernall Nashville: Word Publishing, 1999, 142 pages. Cassie was one of the students who were killed on that fateful day. The Globe noted, Accounts of the final moments of Cassies life echo with the history of early Christendom, when a profession of faith could be a fatal act.. 8 on The New York Times best-sellers list. Sixteen years ago, he said, this country was tremendously inspired by a young woman who faced a gunman in Columbine and was challenged about her faith and she refused to deny God. Rohrbough, 15, whose April 26 funeral was at Littletons Grace Presbyterian Church, was shot in the back while holding open a door to let others escape from the gunfire. And in the end, there was no conspiracy or intent to mislead. An independent candidate, Ross Perot, won 18.91% - the most votes for an independent candidate since Teddy Roosevelt's run for President in 1912. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Something good, that I am sure of, just has to come out of it, even now, more than 20 years after Columbine. This happened 1.5 years before she succumbed to a gunshot during the Columbine High School massacre. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Another friend later talked about how much she had changed. Cassie's parents, Misty and Brad Bernall, issued a statement celebrating their daughter's spiritual courage. The last part was true. The funeral was held at Heritage Christian Center. Website Managed ByLeads Near Me , A Ministry of the Presbyterian Lay Committee, 1999 General Assembly to consider carryover issues from 1998. We had gotten our daughter back. She Said Yes is the story of Cassie Bernall, a 17 year old girl who was killed in the Columbine High School shooting. Two years ago she was strung out on drugs, deeply involved in witchcraft, and began writing . Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Friends and family of the victim of the Columbine High School massacre signed the . 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