I have always read about tragedies that happened before I was born. I would say I kinda even have a fascination with them. But, coming across this just really really saddens me. I'm 23 and not Catholic (though I am a Christian...Was raised Baptist) But, it really still strikes a cord with me. I have 5 nieces and nephews that are currently in school. And, I pray to God that they are in safe buildings. One of my nephews currently goes to the High School I attended a few years back. And, from what I can remember about it it was semi-safe. It's a two story and there's no outside fire escapes. But, the stairs are enclosed and there's sprinklers installed. I was a bit depressed not too long ago about them tearing down my elementary school which I loved. But, come to think of it. It had alot of the same features OLA had which just screams 'fire trap' I would hate one of the neighborhood kids or any kid for that matter to have to go through something like this again. I also keep thinking about the fact that my mother was 7 when the OLA fire happened and what if my family was living in Chicago at that time and she went there. It really pulls at my heartstrings. People today still need to educate school systems all over about how important fire safety is. So, something like this will never happen again. xo,
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