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.. 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. She Said Yes was reissued in several formats and sold over a million copies. It peaked at the eighth spot and spent 5 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller List.. Both eyewitnesses to Cassie's deathEmily and Breehave been unequivocal about what happened right in front of them, as has lead investigator Kate Battan. She Said Yes is the story of Cassie Bernall, a 17 year old girl who was killed in the Columbine High School shooting. AncientFaces is a place where our memories live. He didnt pause long, or even stoop down far enough for Emily to see his face. We consider her [Scott] to be a Christian American martyr, the churchs youth minister, Barry Palser, told The Washington Post. Schnurr knows what Cassie's story means to the people around her, knows that many who lived. The March was organized to address "the ills of black communities and call for unity and revitalization of African American communities". Try again later. Vice President Al Gore along with his wife Tipper, place flowers at a memorial at Clement Park Sunday afternoon, April 25, 1999, to honor the families and victims of the Columbine shooting. Weve updated the security on the site. Cassie's life was rightly centered on Jesus . In 1992, Cassie was just 11 years old when on April 29th, riots began in Los Angeles after the "Rodney King" verdict was issued. So, whatever it takesI will be one who lives in the freshnewness of life of those who are alive from the dead., Cassie had planned to cut her corn silk-colored hair that hung halfway down her back and give it to someone who makes wigs for kids who are going through chemo, her aunt, Kayleen Bernall, told The Denver Post. Jenny Webb and Mary Wood both of Littleton Middle School comfort one another during the vigil at Civic Center Park on April 21, 1999, in downtown Denver. The last part was true. Cassie's parents, Misty and Brad Bernall, issued a statement celebrating their daughter's spiritual courage. Friends can be as close as family. 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. It is just that I have personally received great strength and new faith, since I have known of Cassies story for the first time, by reading her mothers book, and I have focused some parts of my religious life about her. Sorry! I think she knew she was going to die if she said that, one of her friends, Kevin Koeniger, a member of Cassies youth group at West Bowles Community Church, told National Public Radios Morning Edition.. Daniel Bateman, pictured at far left, viewing the crosses is a former Lakewood resident that had many friends that attended Columbine High. Cassie was as real as anybody else. Please try again later. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. But she did know that she had found something that was going to fulfill her in a way that nothing else had until then, said the friend, named Shauna. She made a full recovery, and her story never varied. Cassie R Bernall lived Resend Activation Email. 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Emily could see his legs and his boots, pointing directly at the right side of Cassies face. [7] Her family had no knowledge of her death until April 22, when they were notified. 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. Victim of the Columbine High School Shooting in Littleton, Colorado, on April 20, 1999. Flowers & tokens lad at makeshift memorial in remembrance of 13 victims killed by troubled seniors Dylan Klebold & Eric Harris who went on shooting. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. One of the first students to escape from Columbine High School is questioned by police. She was among the first to be rescued. 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. Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado 80127. Bree was a bit farther from Cassie than Emilythe next closest personbut she had a wider view. The cost is $20. 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. Considered a martyr to the cause of Christianity, Cassie continues to inspire people across the world. 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. 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. Her mother found letters in her bedroom discussing her thoughts of killing her parents, and they decided to send her to a new school, Columbine High School, for a new start. CASSIE BERNALL APRIL 19, 1999I WILL DIE FOR MY GOD. She paused, like she didnt know what she was going to answer, and then she said yes. Her pastor called her funeral a marriage to Jesus Christ. By Sunday, it was being reported by major media and proclaimed from pulpits around the world. We had gotten our daughter back. Emily Wyant, the little girl under the table with Cassie when it happened, came forward. Cassies church didn't back down. However, Santorum did not attach a name to the story, and may have been referencing Valeen Schnurr. I don't begrudge anyone telling the myth in 1999. Friends and family of Laura Townsend used markers to cover her casket with handwitten memories before her funeral service Monday afternoon, April 26, 1999. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Earlier, Misty had recovered letters from her bedroom. Cassie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior that weekend. 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. 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.. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. They just blew her away. A sheriffs department investigator who attends the Bernalls church later found Cassie lying under a table. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. cassie ren bernall nov. 6, 1981 apr. Shrines include flowers, notes, signs, teddy bears and sports jerseys. Jesus said, Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends., Lessons from Littleton: Reaping the whirlwind of relativism, Copyright 2018 The Layman Online, All Rights Reserved. The book, which incorporates comments from Bernall's . The one activity they permitted during these restrictions was attending youth group meetings at West Bowles Community Church. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Family members linked to this person will appear here. Reverend George Kristen of West Bowles Community Church in Littleton, Colorado, described Cassie Bernall's funeral as a "graduation ceremony," a day "to celebrate"; Minister Dave McPherson of the same congregation likened the service to "a wedding."1 Their opprobrious remarks remind me of a man who, in a botched demonstration of anti-anti . Virtually every major media organization followed. Eric shot Cassie in the head. The story of Cassies martyrdom was publicized by the media. She also enjoyed fishing and rock climbing. Eric Harris, 18, and Dylan Klebold, 17, marched to the school in Colorado around lunch time . Cassie rallies with fevered altar calls erupted around the globe. Updated: April 24, 2020. 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. Cassie was killed in the April 20 massacre at Columbine High School after one of the gunman asked her if she believed in God. I get the chance to remember the Share yesterday to connect today & preserve tomorrow, Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT Columbine Sophomore Megan Coxey is comforted by junior Ara Maranian. Their acquittal sparked a 6 day riot in Los Angeles. We saw her as a hero.. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. Matt Kechter's funeral. A direct cremation with Tulip starts at $1,195, compared to an average of $1,900 in California. 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'. Verify and try again. 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. 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. Cassie rallies with fevered altar calls erupted around the globe. Cassie Bernall died a martyr. Seventeen-year-old Cassie Bernall was killed at Littleton's Columbine High School. Bree Pasquale was sitting there, right out in the open a few steps away, beside the next table over. we begin to Show & Tell who they were during particular moments in their lives. See What AncientFaces Does to discover more about the community. Thanks for your help! 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. 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. Friends and family of the victim of the Columbine High School massacre signed the . McPherson told The Post he well remembers meeting with the sullen youth who spoke in monosyllables. Year should not be greater than current year. Oops, we were unable to send the email. A young girl did profess her faith in God at gunpoint, but she lived to tell about it. Incidentally, Cassie was not the lone Christian killed at Columbine High April 20. Too many people had found too much valuespiritually or financiallyin the myth to simply let it die. This is a carousel with slides. 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. She grew up in a white evangelical Christian home with her parents, Misty and Brad, and her younger brother Chris. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Val dropped to her knees, then her hands. Plough Publishing is also marketing a 25-minute video about Cassies life. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Ten years later, I sorted through the confusion again in my book, Columbine: Val was shot before her exchange about God. The fire alarm had been unbearably loud, but now she could barely hear it. Bush who was seeking his second term. 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Eric poked his shotgun under the table rim as he came down. 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. 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. 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. Dylan pointed his shotgun under her table and fired several rapid bursts, killing Lauren Townsend and injuring Val and another girl. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. 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. Once she made it out, Val was loaded into an ambulance, transported to St. Anthonys, and rushed into surgery. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Prices as low as $895. The funeral was held at Heritage Christian Center. She responded, "Because I believe and my parents brought me up that way." honestly, i want to live completely for god. Participants in memorial for Cassie Bernall carrying 13 crosses in memory of Cassie & 12 other victims of last April's massacre at Columbine High. Cassies witness for Christ in death indeed has gone global. when she died at the age of 17. A system error has occurred. I just want to go home., I know, Emily answered. 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. She began to smile. Naturally, her parents are comforted by the thought of her being in heaven. She was near the cafeteria when the shooting began. 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. Vote in our annual food bracket challenge. 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. She loved to swim and go on bike rides with her dad. [9][17] However, the book ultimately leaves it up to the audience to make up their own mind about what happened. Castaldo needs to shift his weight periodically through the day to prevent skins sores and increase circulation. [7], Valeen Schnurr had been shot and was on the floor of the library when one of the shooters, Dylan Klebold approached her. - CASSIE REN BERNALL, Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. Oh my God, oh my God, dont let me die, she prayed. If we do not start to act in any way, then these 13 sacrifices, including the sacrifice of Cassie Bernall, will have been wasted. She died because of one little word, "yes.". However, investigators concluded the person asked about their belief in God was Valeen Schnurr, who survived the shooting. Blood was streaming out of thirty-four separate wounds. In March of 1997, she reluctantly agreed to go on a trip with her youth group. In 1981, in the year that Cassie R Bernall was born, on January 20th, Ronald Reagan became the 40th President of the United States. Bernall entered the Columbine High School library to study during lunch. She said, "Oh, my God, oh, my God, don't let me die." 15 crosses honoring those that died in the Columbine High School shooting rest on a hill at Clement Park, April 30, 1999. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [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". A friend said he could see the change immediately in her face. Tom Mauser, whose 15-year-old son Daniel was murdered during the Columbine High School shooting, speaks along with other families affected by gun violence, urging Gov. Cassie became known worldwide for courageously affirming her faith as she faced death. They made it and Danny didnt, according to an account of the funeral in the Denver Rocky Mountain News. This was too rich. [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. 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. Coxey was in class when shooting broke out at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, but managed to escape. [8], Cassie was born to Misty and Brad Bernall on November 6, 1981 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. Yes, I believe in God, Cassie, 17, told the gun- and pipe bomb-wielding gunman. Columbine shooting victim Richard Castaldo shows fatigue as he reclines in his wheelchair at Craig Hospital, June 17, 1999. The pain is no less, Bernall writes in her book, released Sept. 10 by Plough Publishing. [16], In October 1999, Bernall's mother, Misty Bernall, authored the book She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall. Briefly. What is Cassie's ethnicity and where did her parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? 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. She could see the light flashing out in the hallway. 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. 26 reviews 3 followers. Although the investigators and Emily Wyant had informed Cassies family that the question about God was not asked to Cassie before she was fatally shot, her mother included the story in the book. Steven Curnow: The youngest of the victims at just 14 years old, his funeral was held at Trinity Christian Center. 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. While there, she broke down and asked God for forgiveness. 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. A year and a half before her death, Bernall decided to go on a weekend church retreat and restored her faith. Photo by Craig F. Walker / THE DENVER POST/Getty Images. Cassie later opted to visit a weekend church retreat. If I think about it, the thing that showed it most was her smile. Columbine High School students continued Thursday, April 22, 1999 to add flowers to the shrines at Clement Park in Littleton. Dave Cullen is the author ofColumbineand the upcomingSoldiers First. Which explains why 16 years later, a presidential candidate is still repeating it. Link to family and friends whose lives she impacted. [4][5][6][7], In September 1999, Bernall's mother, Misty, released She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall. Victims Cassie Bernall and Rachel Scott were both heralded for their faith after the shooting. A Colorado State trooper escorts two students from a house where more than 25 students found shelter after shooting broke out at Columbine High School in Littleton. He had said "peek-a-boo," following which he had shot Cassie. becomes full Another friend later talked about how much she had changed. 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. 8 on The New York Times best-sellers list. And to a large extent, he was right: this widespread debunking was met with widespread denial. It was tradition that the seniors form a half moon stretching from one side of the amphitheater to the other and toss their hats up. This happened 1.5 years before she succumbed to a gunshot during the Columbine High School massacre. She saw the sawed-off gun barrel. 20, 1999 bunny rabbit, we know you're in the arms of our loving lord and yes, cassie, we're happy for you. Today marks 20 years since 12 students and one teacher went to Columbine High School and never returned. 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. But something interesting happened once the truth came to light. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5742897/cassie-ren%C3%A9-bernall. dissection of the rise and fall of the myth. Her April 24 funeral was attended by nearly 2,000 people. BY ANCESTRY.COM, Golden Cemetery 755 Ulysses St, in Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado 80401, United States. To use this feature, use a newer browser. This of course occurred during the April 1999 tragedy at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. 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. Experiences, organizations, & how she spent her time. Cassie grew up with her brother, Chris. Sure, she was long over the worst stage of adolescent rebellion, but I was still waiting for that final emergence every mother waits for, when a daughter reaches true adulthood and becomes a companion and a friend, Bernall writes. Select the next to any field to update. Briefly. Just north of Columbine High School two students cried together on April 20, 1999. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. His dying words were, Tell my girls I love them.. Dylan walked away. The memoir, however, gives the readers the choice to take their own call on what happened on that fateful day. Who makes the best hot chicken sandwich in Denver? Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions. According to the Associated Press, Sanders staggered into a classroom where students tore off their T-shirts and pressed them to his wounds. This account has been disabled. the average Bernall family member Failed to report flower. The casket for Cassie Bernall is carried out of West Bowles Community Church after the funeral on April 26, 1999. 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. Her parents called her "Bunny Rabbit" and said she loved to go rock climbing in Breckinridge. This is the story of the 17-year old high school student who was killed when she answered "yes" when asked if she believed in God. Referring to the flood of Internet sites, stories, T-shirts and other paraphernalia celebrating her daughter, Bernall guesses that her daughter would be flipping out. Shes probably up there in heaven rolling her eyes at it all and going oh-my-gosh, Bernall writes. One of them asked her if she believed in God. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. It was believed for a long time that Cassie was the victim who had faced the fateful question "Do you believe in God?" Anderson is best friends with Josh Townsend, the brother of the deceased. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Schnurr had shouted "Oh, my God, oh, my God, don't let me die." Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. place of death: Columbine, Colorado, United States. Cassie liked spending time outdoors. Her funeral was held on a later date for close friends and family. CALL TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE 844-550-7897. She had recently visited Great Britain and her favorite movie was 'Braveheart'. The book reached No. The beating had been videotaped. 1 birth record, View Learn more about merges. Teacher Judy Greco is overcome with emotion as she describes the events at Columbine High School to a police officer. Roy Miller, Jefferson County School Security Patrol Officer, stands guard outside the still sealed off library. Add Cassie's family friends, and her friends from childhood through adulthood. A born-again Christian as of 1997, she was active in church youth programs and Bible study groups. This is a photo of Cassie R Bernall added by Andrew Dolan on April 23, 2020. She was interred in the Golden Cemetery in Golden, Colorado. all our love now and forever mom, dad and chris "p.s. She became a rebel as a teenager and also developed suicidal tendencies at a certain point. Between tears and hugs of comfort, friends remembered Lauren as a perfect student and fun-loving young woman. 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