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March 21st, 2013
10:55 PM ET
Newtown victim's parents fight for change
Grace McDonnell's mom and dad want people to understand their pain and loss so they'll take action on gun legislation. Their 7-year-old daughter was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.
Lynn and Chris McDonnell met with Vice President Biden and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg today. Anderson Cooper spoke with them about their efforts to prevent another massacre.
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Post by: Anderson Cooper Filed under: Connecticut School Shooting • Gun Control • Guns |
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It is so true what Mrs McDonnell said... one senator to experience the brutal loss of a child as the parents of Sandy Hook..this legislation on gun control would be done!!!!