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Father of Fletcher Merkel asks to recall his son for the person he was, not for the act that ended his life.

Well, if he is a martyr, God will overrule the latter part of the appeal, but meanwhile, let's recall the boy who loved family, fishing, tricking and the sports he was allowed to play:

Father of child who was killed in Annunciation shooting speaks [FULL]
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul | 28 Aug. 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUmfRxTKFWM

Survivor:

9-year-old shares story of surviving Annunciation Catholic School shooting: 'It's OK to be afraid'
WTVR CBS 6 | 28 Aug. 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dzlV_9WpeY

News story, as aired:

Everything we know about the Minneapolis school shooting
CBS Evening News | 28 Aug. 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRb3ekhpiEI

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Is one of the problems actually school compulsion?

Parents warned of 'back-to-school necklace' trend among students
KRTV NEWS | 21 Aug. 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbpHrCNvNkQ

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Back to the shooting. The school welcomes donations for victims and families:

If you'd like to support our community with a financial contribution, we are trying to channel all donations to this central fund to support our children, families, and community: DONATE

If you are in need of crisis support or want to support us with crisis support resources at this time, please contact: MHDschoolhealth@minneapolismn.gov. This will get you in touch with those coordinating this effort.

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Other killed child: Harper Moyski.

A 'joyful' girl and a boy who loved sports - Victims in Minneapolis shooting identified
9 hours ago | Max Matza BBC News
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpv0egk8d1ro