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. The book by Cassie's mother, Misty Bernall "She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall" was . Cassie's parents, Misty and Brad Bernall, issued a statement celebrating their daughter's spiritual courage. Cassie Bernall was a victim of the Columbine High School shooting. The funeral was held at Heritage Christian Center. One of the first students to escape from Columbine High School is questioned by police. Matt Kechter's funeral. Teacher Judy Greco is overcome with emotion as she describes the events at Columbine High School to a police officer. The parents of Columbine shooting victim Cassie Bernall are still morning her death 20 years later. cassie ren bernall nov. 6, 1981 apr. They had wisely chosen to face each other, so they could stay in contact, but look past each other to get a 360-degree view of the room, at least at floor height. But a key change in her life occurred in March 1997 after a friend from the Christian school she was then attending invited her to a mountain retreat. Cassie became known worldwide for courageously affirming her faith as she faced death. 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. If I think about it, the thing that showed it most was her smile. Cassie Ren Bernall was born on November 6, 1981, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Patrick Traylor is Senior Editor for Photography and Multimedia at The Denver Post, a position he has held since 2018. His lifeless body was among the first TV images broadcast live to the nation the afternoon of the tragedy. Many people have come to Clement Park to place flowers at the many memorial sites in the park, April 28, 1999. AP Members of the Columbine High School volleyball team hug the. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. She was among the first to be rescued. At Leawood Elementary School, parents were reunited with their children April 20, 1999. On April 20, 1999, two students, cloaked in black trench coats and armed with guns and pipe bombs, opened fire at Columbine High School, killing 15 people, including themselves, and wounding 28 others in the worst school shooting in U.S. history at the time. 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. Dylan walked away. In reality, Cassie was hiding under a table at the far edge of the library, by the windows. This was the first time, emotionally, she has been able to come to Clement Park. Briefly. Her parents called her "Bunny Rabbit" and said she loved to go rock climbing in Breckinridge. See What AncientFaces Does to discover more about the community. Not for the "stupid price" of $150 an acre foot. 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. But it was thoroughly debunked 16 years ago, so why is Rick Santorum still misleading the public now? She was Rachel's teacher. GREAT NEWS! Earlier, Misty had recovered letters from her bedroom. The family held a brief press confernce before leaving for home. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Daniel Bateman, pictured at far left, viewing the crosses is a former Lakewood resident that had many friends that attended Columbine High. [9], The deaths of Bernall and fellow student and Christian Rachel Scott during the Columbine massacre led both to be subsequently depicted and remembered by groups of evangelical Christians as Christian martyrs. She Said Yes includes two chapters about that rebellion. Although investigators and Cassie's friend Emily Wyant, who was hiding along with her under the same table in the library when she was killed, told Cassie's family that the question was not asked to Cassie, her mother, Misty Bernall, included the story in the memoir She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall. Cassie's family stood by its accuracy. Cassie went to a martyrs death, pastor George Kirsten told the mourners, and were going to celebrate that because shes in the martyrs hall of fame., McPherson, the youth minister, said in his message, What the church has talked about for 2,000 years, what every church in this world has talked about on a daily basis, Cassie, you did it., Several years earlier, Cassie had been a troubled middle-school student who, as The Denver Post put it, was enthralled by witchcraft, suicide and a view of life so dark that her desperate parents dragged her to meet with McPherson. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Cassies church didn't back down. No. 20, 1999BUNNY RABBIT,WE KNOW YOU'RE IN THE ARMS OF OURLOVING LORD AND YES, CASSIE, WE'RE HAPPY FOR YOU.ALL OUR LOVE NOW AND FOREVERMOM, DAD AND CHRIS"P.S. She saw the sawed-off gun barrel. i will Erics legs turned. IT'S THELEAST I CAN DO FOR CHRISTDYING FOR ME. cemeteries found in Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. A system error has occurred. Like most of the Columbine myths, the martyr story gained traction because it was based on a kernel of truth. Which explains why 16 years later, a presidential candidate is still repeating it. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. What is Cassie's ethnicity and where did her parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? 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. Dylan pointed his shotgun under her table and fired several rapid bursts, killing Lauren Townsend and injuring Val and another girl. Low price guaranteed. Eric shot Cassie in the head. 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. He beat incumbent George H.W. On top of one of the two hills are 15 crosses with the names of the 13 victims and the shooters, Harris and Klebold. The person asking the question was one of the two troubled classmates who entered Columbine with . Emily could see his legs and his boots, pointing directly at the right side of Cassies face. In living as a Christian, she said, I just try to not contradict myself, to get rid of all the hypocrisy and just live for Christ.. It will always remain deep and raw. Rachel's teacher signs her coffin. 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. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Link to family and friends whose lives she impacted. 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. CASSIE REN BERNALLNOV. A cross for Isaiah Shoels is one of 15 honoring all that died in the Columbine shooting, on a hill at Cement Park, April 30, 1999. Columbine High School teacher Sue Caruthers placed carnations at each cross. Friends and family of Laura Townsend used markers to cover her casket with handwitten memories before her funeral service Monday afternoon, April 26, 1999. And my parents brought me up that way.. In it, Misty describes her daughter's turbulent teenage life, conversion and Christian faith. He walked off. Cassie liked spending time outdoors. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Schnurr knows what Cassie's story means to the people around her, knows that many who lived. I cringe to admit that I repeated the story in Salon that spring. Cassie Ren Bernall was an American student who was shot to death during the 'Columbine High School' massacre. One of the perpetrators, Eric Harris, had slammed his hand on the table they were hiding under. And she had promised her prom date, Nick Baumgartner, to give up her occasional smoking. She made a full recovery, and her story never varied. LITTLETON, Colo. (BP)Cassie Bernalls mother believes her daughters life proclaims it is better to die for what you believe in than to live a lie. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. She had recently visited Great Britain and her favorite movie was 'Braveheart'. [19] The video for "This Is Your Time" includes a short clip at its beginning of Bernall talking about her beliefs. Roy Miller, Jefferson County School Security Patrol Officer, stands guard outside the still sealed off library. Investigators later took Scott back into the library and asked him to point to where he had heard the exchange come from. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Why Does the Columbine Myth About "Martyr" Cassie Bernall Persist? Her parents resolved to enrol her at a new school, the Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, to help her start afresh. Cassie Ren Bernall (November 6, 1981 April 20, 1999) was a student who was killed in the Columbine High School massacre, where 11 more students and a teacher were killed by Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, who then committed suicide. when she died at the age of 17. 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'. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She had been shot in the head at close range, he said, the bullet wound indicating that the muzzle was touching her skin. 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. It also narrates the grieving process of her family in the aftermath of her death. 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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Help paint a picture of Cassie so that she is always remembered. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Steven Curnow: The youngest of the victims at just 14 years old, his funeral was held at Trinity Christian Center. I think shes awesome, I cant even explain like the joy that comes from my knowing a person that would die for my Lord, another friend, Erika Dendorfer, told NPR. Two of the victims, teacher William Dave Sanders and student Danny Rohrbough, were shot while helping others escape from the gunmen. Yes. For example, the last night of her life Cassie stayed up late to get homework done after playing all weekend. Cassie rallies with fevered altar calls erupted around the globe. Clinton won 43.01% of the popular vote to Bush's 37.45%. Klebold reloaded but did not shoot her again, and Schnurr ultimately survived the massacre. I just want to go home., I know, Emily answered. 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. An estimated crowd of 70,000 were on hand for the event. [9], Bernall's presentation as a Christian martyr has led to her serving as the inspiration for several songs, including Flyleaf's "Cassie"[18] and Michael W. Smith's "This Is Your Time". Cassie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior that weekend. Even though she was still shy, her eyes seemed more hopeful and there was something new about her, McPherson said. She had never noticed them beforeshe was a sophomorebut was sure she could pick them out again if she ever saw them again. Try again later. Columbine High School students continued Thursday, April 22, 1999 to add flowers to the shrines at Clement Park in Littleton. Funeral services also were planned for students Cassie Bernall, Lauren Townsend and Daniel Rohrbough. He did not point to where Bernall had been in the library, but rather pointed to where Valeen Schnurr, another student that had been shot in the massacre, had been hiding. Cassie became known worldwide for courageously affirming her faith as she faced death. When Klebold had asked the reason for such belief, Schnurr had said it was because she was a believer and her parents had raised her in that manner. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Cassie Ren Bernall I found on Findagrave.com. 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. 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. 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. We're dedicated to helping you through this stressful time with a simple, easy process that takes the burden off of you. The fact was also verified by Valeen. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. In 1995, at the age of just 14 years old, Cassie was alive when on October 16th, the Million Man March took place on the National Mall in Washington DC. Blackstock noted that Rohrboughs heroic act, in the last few moments of his life on this earth, was the kind of thing Jesus holds up as an example to us all. 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. Try again. 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Did Cassie finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? She responded, "Because I believe and my parents brought me up that way." Cassie Bernall was buried on April 24, 1999 at Golden Cemetery 755 Ulysses St, in Golden, Jefferson County. Did Cassie serve in the military or did a war or conflict interfere with her life? Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. While there are conflicting reports regarding the incident, Cassies presentation as a Christian martyr continues to inspire people across the globe. It was strong. honestly, i want to live completely for god. Ellie Elmore, age 21, a CCU (Denver) student, writes a positive message on Klebold's cross. 2023 Southern Baptist Convention. This is a carousel with slides. 1 death record, 2 followers 54 favorites. 0 cemeteries found in Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA. Cassie spoke of her faith in a youth group video just two days before her death. The church is going to stick to the martyr story. [13][14] Christian churches used the martyr narrative of Scott's and Bernall's deaths to promote themselves and recruit members. Cassie was still praying. People around the world have heard about this, the girl who died a martyr, he said. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. Everything was muffled then. Her father said "When she came back from that retreat, she was an entirely different person. Thanks for your help! He didnt pause long, or even stoop down far enough for Emily to see his face. One gunmen asked her, "Do you believe in God?" She paused, then uttered her last word, "Yes." 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