The Denver Post
Anne Marie Hochhalter: For Hochhalter, April 20, 1999, is as close as the wheelchair she uses to get around and as far as can be for a happy, confident, active young woman.
Hochhalter, 27, nearly died outside Columbine High that day after two bullets ripped through her body. One of them severed her spinal cord and left her unable to walk.
But it didn't stop her from earning a degree in business, with an emphasis in management, from the University of Colorado Denver. It didn't stop her from buying a Westminster townhouse or from pursuing her career.
Today, she is a manager at a Bath & Body Works in Westminster, where she started as an associate in 2002.
"I'm putting my degree to use," she said.
| GF, Los Angeles |
April 20th, 2009 2:44 pm ET I can't believe this happened 10 years ago. So many people affected by the actions of two. How sad for those who were shot and those who weren't to have this be a part of their high school experience. I'm glad many were able to move on and I feel for those who haven't. |
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| alex |
April 20th, 2009 2:56 pm ET It is amazing what the people had to go through and how far they have made it in life after this i would have been emotionally dramatized and couldn't have accomplished what these people did |
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| Annie Kate |
April 20th, 2009 4:20 pm ET It doesn't seem like Columbine was only 10 years ago – it seems longer. I'm glad to hear of what has become of some of the students that were injured in the attack and that they have been able to carry on their lives in positive ways rather than letting that day define the rest of their lives. I wish them all much happiness and continued success. |
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| William stone |
April 20th, 2009 6:31 pm ET Thank you for the posting of this. I want to share with you all that we are hosting a Peace Latern Walk at the Denver City Park Pavilion on April 25th 2009 at 7pm. The theme of the walk is: Peaceful Youth, Peaceful Future, Peaceful Planet. Come join us if you can for this great event and show your support for peace in our youth and for their future. Rev William Stone |
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