Nicole Archuletta, a junior from Kennedy High School, holds a banner and flowers as the Kennedy students attend the memorial service for Columbine High School on April 25, 1999 in Littleton. The Life And Death Of Cassie Bernall. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Coxey was in class when shooting broke out at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, but managed to escape. This was the first time, emotionally, she has been able to come to Clement Park. The beating had been videotaped. It peaked at the eighth spot and spent 5 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller List.. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Cassie had wanted to go to medical school, become a doctor and do medical work in England and Scotland, her aunt said. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Cassie grew up with her brother, Chris. Cassies Yes came in response to the question, Do you believe in God? posed by one of the two deranged classmates who shot her to death, along with 11 other students and a teacher, and wounding nearly two dozen others, before taking their own lives in a April 20 melee at the 1,900-student school. Cassie's life was rightly centered on Jesus . Funeral services also were planned for students Cassie Bernall, Lauren Townsend and Daniel Rohrbough. Her pastor called her funeral a marriage to Jesus Christ. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. See the events in life of Cassie Bernall in Chronological Order, (Victim of Columbine High School Massacre), http://emo1212.blogspot.com/2010/10/she-said-yes.html, https://www.spotern.com/en/people/4445/cassie-bernall. Something good, that I am sure of, just has to come out of it, even now, more than 20 years after Columbine. 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. The opening was huge. Victims Cassie Bernall and Rachel Scott were both heralded for their faith after the shooting. There was an error deleting this problem. The book was published by Plough Publishing and released on September 1, 1999. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Services for the remaining student victims are scheduled for later in the week. 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. The biggest . She would rather say it. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. One traumatized young boy made a simple mistake, and the story spread like fire. The book, which incorporates comments from Bernall's . cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. 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. Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. Dave Cullen is the author ofColumbineand the upcomingSoldiers First. 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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Val dropped to her knees, then her hands. Cassie looked desperate, holding her hands up against the sides of her face. 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. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. Updated: April 24, 2020. Cassie was killed in the April 20 massacre at Columbine High School after one of the gunman asked her if she believed in God. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Pat will return to Craig for daily outpatient treatment following the Holiday weekend, as he continues with his rehabilitation from the brain injury he sustained in the Columbine shooting. Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, visited the makeshift memorial in Clement Park on April 27, 1999, which has grown to at least a city block in size after the shooting rampage at Columbine High School that left 15 dead. God? Call today. 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. Cassie became known worldwide for courageously affirming her faith as she faced death. However, investigators concluded the person asked about their belief in God was Valeen Schnurr, who survived the shooting. According to her parents, who lovingly called her Bunny Rabbit, Cassie liked rock climbing in Breckinridge. July 16, 2012. John Tomlin, 16, another victim, attended a Baptist church twice a week to participate in a youth ministry, Boyd Evens, his pastor, said, according to ReligionToday. One of the first students to escape from Columbine High School is questioned by police. Emily Wyant, her friend and a witness of the massacre, who was present with Cassie in the library on that day, mentioned that they had been hiding under the same table. AncientFaces is a place where our memories live. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. The plans for the renovation were introduced and a tour was conducted. all our love now and forever mom, dad and chris "p.s. LITTLETON, Colo. As Jesus fed the 5,000 with five loaves of bread and two fish, Cassie fed the world with one word, Yes,' said Dave McPherson, youth minister at West Bowles Community Church, Littleton, Colo., the Sunday after Cassie Bernall was slain at Columbine High School. Failed to report flower. Patrick Traylor is Senior Editor for Photography and Multimedia at The Denver Post, a position he has held since 2018. honestly, i want to live completely for god. Among other vignettes from Cassies life and death: Attending her funeral were numerous members of Victory Outreach, a storefront church in one of Denvers roughest neighborhoods, where Cassie and her friends shared dinner every few weeks with prostitutes and drug addicts who are part of the inner-city congregation. I believe in God., Because I believe. On top of one of the two hills are 15 crosses with the names of the 13 victims and the shooters, Harris and Klebold. Both Klebold' s and Harris's cross have been covered with black plastic. Cassie R Bernall of Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado was born on November 6, 1981, and died at age 17 years old on April 20, 1999. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. we begin to Show & Tell who they were during particular moments in their lives. She was placed in a white coffin so that her funeral attendees could sign on it. Her name is Valeen Schnurr. 1 death record, 2 followers 54 favorites. Who were the people in Cassie's life? Yes, I believe in God, Cassie, 17, told the gun- and pipe bomb-wielding gunman. Fifteen died in the violence, including the killers. His friends, teammates, and family members . Then they asked her why, though they didnt give her a chance to respond. becomes full According to her parents, she rebelled as a young teenager and began using drugs and alcohol, and that at one point she became suicidal. We had gotten our daughter back. In 1992, Cassie was just 11 years old when on April 29th, riots began in Los Angeles after the "Rodney King" verdict was issued. She also enjoyed fishing and rock climbing. 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. She died because she knew, and was not afraid to witness to, the absolute truth.). People around the world have heard about this, the girl who died a martyr, he said. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Cassie Bernall (5742897)? The casket for Cassie Bernall is carried out of West Bowles Community Church after the funeral on April 26, 1999. 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. Unfortunately, in spring 2016 the website went offline and was nowhere to be found again. Columbine High School students continued Thursday, April 22, 1999 to add flowers to the shrines at Clement Park in Littleton. Prices as low as $895. 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. She paused, like she didnt know what she was going to answer, and then she said yes. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Bernall entered the Columbine High School library to study during lunch. This account has been disabled. Many people have come to Clement Park to place flowers at the many memorial sites in the park, April 28, 1999. 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. He didnt mean just his church; he meant the worldwide evangelical community. Cassie Bernall: A tribute service was held for the extended community at West Bowles Community Church in her hometown. But she knew that if she said yes, she would die, Koeniger said. For example, the last night of her life Cassie stayed up late to get homework done after playing all weekend. cassie ren bernall nov. 6, 1981 apr. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Not our kind of hope.. Cassie liked spending time outdoors. They pulled out Sanders wallet and held it open so he could see pictures of his wife and three daughters. We saw her as a hero.. In September 1999, I broke the news in Salon. I just want to go home., I know, Emily answered. 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. She was interred in the Golden Cemetery in Golden, Colorado. The March was organized to address "the ills of black communities and call for unity and revitalization of African American communities". Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Brad keeps saying that if there is one thing that makes all of this bearable, its the fact that Cassie is in heaven, Bernall writes. The Rocky Mountain News, which had been investigating the story for months, followed the next day, with a much more detailed account. This is a photo of Cassie R Bernall added by Andrew Dolan on April 23, 2020. Theres no hope for that girl, he admitted thinking afterward. From that day on, she became a different person. Despite this, the Bernalls issued a statement standing behind the accuracy of their book, saying they had spoken to four witnesses who had told them that she had defended her faith before being killed. An estimated 850,000 people attended. Cassie had planned to have it cut really short, her aunt said, quoting Cassie as saying, I want enough hair for two or three kids, as many kids as possible.. And she definitely doesn't want to be known as the girl who punctured the myth of Cassie Bernall. She had recently visited Great Britain and her favorite movie was 'Braveheart'. Site by Mere. The bed was donated by American Furniture Warehouse in order to provide a more comfortable sleeping surface for Mark who has had trouble sleeping. Too many people had found too much valuespiritually or financiallyin the myth to simply let it die. This browser does not support getting your location. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Her character was transformed, the girl said, even though Cassie didnt understand religious terms like being saved or born again. I WILLDIE FOR MY FAITH. Ellie Elmore, age 21, a CCU (Denver) student, writes a positive message on Klebold's cross. Im sad that she had to go in the way that she did with two killers, but Im happy that she went dying for Christ.. Roy Miller, Jefferson County School Security Patrol Officer, stands guard outside the still sealed off library. Kreutz was shot during the shooting rampage at the school on April 20 that left a total of 15 dead. Family members linked to this person will appear here. It was widely believed that Cassie was the girl in the library who was asked whether she believed in God, to which she had answered "Yes," before being killed by Eric Harris, one of the perpetrators. She left a martyr, the Denver Rocky Mountain News stated. It also narrates the grieving process of her family in the aftermath of her death. dissection of the rise and fall of the myth. Jared Anderson, a 1995 Columbine Alumni, grieves after giving a speech and prayer in memory of Lauren Townsend who was shot and killed in the Columbine High School shooting. Cassie Ren Bernall was born on November 6, 1981, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, US, into the Christian family of Misty and Brad Bernall. Biography ID: 80209726. Cassies younger brother, Chris, found an almost-prophetic poem the night of her death which she had written the previous Sunday, The Boston Globe reported. Cassies family also came up with a statement backing the accuracy of the memoir, mentioning that they had spoken to four witnesses who had told them that Cassie had defended her faith before being gunned down. 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. The casket for Cassie Bernall is carried out of West Bowles Community Church after the funeral on April 26, 1999. Val crawled for shelter. Peekaboo, he said. It was for her strong faith in God and His promise of eternal life that she made her stand." Fifteen died in the violence, including the killers. He walked off. Schnurr had shouted "Oh, my God, oh, my God, don't let me die." Her parents state that at one point Cassie became suicidal. 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.. 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. Emily Wyant, the little girl under the table with Cassie when it happened, came forward. This was too rich. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [20][4][5], Last edited on 13 February 2023, at 23:12, She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall, 2010 CENSUS CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Columbine CDP, CO, "10 years later, the real story behind Columbine", "Columbine victim's parents share her story", "After Columbine, martyrdom became a powerful fantasy for Christian teenagers", "Rick Santorum Supports Kim Davis by Repeating Long-Debunked Myth About Columbine", "Far Beyond Columbine, Rancor and Tension", "Songs of Experience: Christian singer looks at life's troubles and offers inspired work", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cassie_Bernall&oldid=1139208579, This page was last edited on 13 February 2023, at 23:12. But something interesting happened once the truth came to light. The story persisted even decades later. Did Cassie finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? 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 the United States, on 20th April 1999, having been committed by the two young shooters Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold.Cassie Ren Bernall was only allowed to live 17 years and 5 months, before 18-year-old Eric Harris shot and killed Cassie in the library of the school, where most of the victims have found their violent end. 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. Eric shot Cassie in the head. Other messages on his cross: 'Hate Breeds Hate' 'May God Bless and Keep Your Family' 'May God Have Mercy On Your SoulSorry We All Failed You'. Sorry! Anderson is best friends with Josh Townsend, the brother of the deceased. 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. Her funeral was held on a later date for close friends and family. Her parents, Mark and Shari, were waiting for her when she came to. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Cassie Bernall started out her teenage career with the wrong crowd, like many teenagers do. Cassie spoke of her faith in a youth group video just two days before her death. The fact was also verified by Valeen. Bush who was seeking his second term. Nearly 2,500 people attended Cassies funeral April 26 at West Bowles Community Church. Thanks for your help! There was a problem getting your location. The book reached No. We all want to get out of here.. 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. Dear God, dear God, why is this happening? Cassie asked. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Members of the news media prepare for a press briefing from Steve Davis of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department at Clement Park, April 22, 1999, in Littleton. A friend said he could see the change immediately in her face. The family of Daniel Conner Mauser, foreground, and Kelly Ann Fleming, rear left, stand together as their loved ones are brought to the altar of the church at the start of a funeral mass at St Frances Cabrini Catholic Church on April 25, 1999, in Littleton. Share what Cassie did for a living or if she had a career or profession. Darcy Craig, age 15, right, and Molly Byrne, age 16, left, of Colorado Academy High School hug each other after they prayed for Columbine High School students at Clement Park on Thursday, April 22, 1999. At Columbine High School, in Littleton, Colo., students smile as they enter the school to begin their new year Monday, Aug. 16, 1999. Cassie's parents, Misty and Brad Bernall, issued a statement celebrating their daughter's spiritual courage. On April 20, 1999, two perpetrators, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, twelfth grade (senior) students of the school, killed twelvestudents and a teacher, and injured twenty-four others, before they took their own lives. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. A portion of the proceeds from the $17 hardback will be given to a charitable foundation established in the victims name. Eric poked his shotgun under the table rim as he came down. Columbine High School seniors toss their hats up in the air after graduation in Greenwood Village, Colo. on Saturday, May 22, 1999. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. As today is the 6th November 2019, on which Cassie would have turned 38, I have decided to create this video tribute, that includes all of the high-resolution pictures of Cassie, which her family has uploaded on a memorial webpage about Cassie (www.cassiebernall.org), in the end of 2015. Friends and family of Laura Townsend used markers to cover her casket with handwitten memories before her funeral service Monday afternoon, April 26, 1999. Yes. It was strong. Participants in memorial for Cassie Bernall carrying 13 crosses in memory of Cassie & 12 other victims of last April's massacre at Columbine High. Tomlin had traveled to a small town in Mexico last year as part of a ministry that helped build a house for a poor family who had been living in a shack. The killers walked around a lot, taunting and shooting, and Emily got a good look at them. In 1981, in the year that Cassie R Bernall was born, on January 20th, Ronald Reagan became the 40th President of the United States. Eric and Dylan passed by several times, but Emily never expected one of them to come under the table and shoot. Cassie was one of the students who were killed on that fateful day. Plough Publishing is also marketing a 25-minute video about Cassies life. [4][5][6][7], In September 1999, Bernall's mother, Misty, released She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall. Not for the "stupid price" of $150 an acre foot. A memorial on the top of one of the hills in Clement Park for the victims of the Columbine Tragedy, April 28, 1999. The fire alarm had been unbearably loud, but now she could barely hear it. She said, "Oh, my God, oh, my God, don't let me die." Rachel's teacher signs her coffin. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. She was near the cafeteria when the shooting began. And my parents brought me up that way.. Link to family and friends whose lives she impacted. The one activity they permitted during these restrictions was attending youth group meetings at West Bowles Community Church. They made it and Danny didnt, according to an account of the funeral in the Denver Rocky Mountain News. He joined The Post as a photo editor in 2012. Cassie's story has also been told in churches and youth groups all over the country. Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA, Littleton, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA. by Misty Bernall Nashville: Word Publishing, 1999, 142 pages. And she had promised her prom date, Nick Baumgartner, to give up her occasional smoking. The shotgun blast that killed Bernall recoiled, resulting in a nose injury to Harris. In 1993, when she was only 12 years old, on January 20th, William J. Clinton became the 42nd President of the United States. Who makes the best hot chicken sandwich in Denver? Eric slammed his hand on table, then squatted halfway down for a look. Matt Kechter's funeral. Help paint a picture of Cassie so that she is always remembered. Just one girl was under the table with her, Emily Wyant. Flowers & tokens lad at makeshift memorial in remembrance of 13 victims killed by troubled seniors Dylan Klebold & Eric Harris who went on shooting. Cassie Bernall was buried on April 24, 1999 at Golden Cemetery 755 Ulysses St, in Golden, Jefferson County. I don't begrudge anyone telling the myth in 1999. CASSIE BERNALL APRIL 19, 1999I WILL DIE FOR MY GOD. 0 cemeteries found in Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA. Her mother, Misty Bernall, has written a fascinating book about her daughter, shortly after the Columbine catastrophe, known as She Said Yes. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Because shed want to tell everyone who admires her so much that she wasnt really so different from anybody else. Bernall candidly spells out those flaws. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Some days they make headway, and on others they get tangled or fall down, she writes. Media from all over the world has descended on Littleton after Tuesday's shooting at Columbine High School. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. A few years before she passed away, Cassie had experimented with drugs, alcohol, and Satanism at the age of 14. I get the chance to remember the Share yesterday to connect today & preserve tomorrow, Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT Cassie Bernall died a martyr. 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. Columbine survivor Pat Ireland watches from the family car as his father, John, embraces Pat's Physical Therapist, Sarah Gorner, outside Craig Hospital on July 2, 1999. In it, Misty describes her daughter's turbulent teenage life, conversion and Christian faith. This happened 1.5 years before she succumbed to a gunshot during the Columbine High School massacre. Between exchanges, Cassie prayed very quietly. Why? he mused rhetorically without giving Cassie a chance to respond before pulling the trigger. Friends and family of the victim of the Columbine High School massacre signed the white casket. Cassie Rene Bernall Born November 6, 1981 17 years old A born-again Christian as of 1997, she was active in church youth programs and Bible study groups. We have set your language to Which explains why 16 years later, a presidential candidate is still repeating it. [Emily] saw a kid near the counter jump or go down. 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. Her father said "When she came back from that retreat, she was an entirely different person. His dying words were, Tell my girls I love them.. Even though she was still shy, her eyes seemed more hopeful and there was something new about her, McPherson said. Numerous witnesses corroborated her account. Between tears and hugs of comfort, friends remembered Lauren as a perfect student and fun-loving young woman. 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. 26 reviews 3 followers. Cassies church didn't back down. Natasha Cordova, 17, of Montbello High School, who holds balloons, and Vernon Jones, 18, of East High School, pray for Columbine High School victims during the vigil at Civic Center Park on Wednesday, April 21, 1999 in downtown Denver. when she died at the age of 17. Opinion: Colorado farms going fallow? Photo by Craig F. Walker / THE DENVER POST/Getty Images. Blood was streaming out of thirty-four separate wounds. Resend Activation Email. 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. 1 birth record, View Verify and try again. She may have put a hand up to protect herself, because the tip of one finger was blown away, he said, but she couldnt have had time to do more. Just north of Columbine High School two students cried together on April 20, 1999. Here she is placing a flower at Rachel Scott's cross. Ten years later, I sorted through the confusion again in my book, Columbine: Val was shot before her exchange about God. She grew up in a white evangelical Christian home with her parents, Misty and Brad, and her younger brother Chris. Anderson gathered 20-30 Columbine alumni at Clement Park on April 22, 1999. More than a century later, we continue to uphold a legacy of serving our community with compassion and professionalism. [19] The video for "This Is Your Time" includes a short clip at its beginning of Bernall talking about her beliefs. He didnt pause long, or even stoop down far enough for Emily to see his face. They are from left to right, Rachel Scott, John Tomlin, Steve Curnow, Lauren Townsend, Isaiah Shoels, Eric Harris, William Dave Sanders, Kelly Flemming, Matthew Kechter, Corey DePooter, Dylan Klebold, Kyle Valasquez, Daniel Mauser and Daniel Rohrbough. But her mother writes that they dont have many lessons to pass on to others. When we share what we know, together we discover more. 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.

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