{"id":2041345,"date":"2023-09-22T11:52:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T15:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marjory-stoneman-douglas-high-school-building-set-for-demolition-five-years-after-parkland-shooting\/"},"modified":"2023-09-22T11:54:45","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T15:54:45","slug":"marjory-stoneman-douglas-high-school-building-set-for-demolition-five-years-after-parkland-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marjory-stoneman-douglas-high-school-building-set-for-demolition-five-years-after-parkland-shooting\/","title":{"rendered":"Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School building to be demolished, five years after Parkland shooting."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmarjory-stoneman-douglas-high-school-building-set-for-demolition-five-years-after-parkland-shooting%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2041345&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Marjory \u200dStoneman Douglas High School Building to be Demolished<\/h2>\n<p>Five years after \u2062the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/weekend-media-wrap-vol-2-what-you-missed-if-you-werent-glued-to-the-sunday-shows\/\" title=\"Weekend Media Recap: Highlights from Sunday Shows\">tragic\u2063 school shooting<\/a> in Parkland, Florida, plans \u2062are underway to demolish the \u200bMarjory Stoneman Douglas High School\u200c building. This devastating event took place on February\u2062 14, 2018, when Nikolas Cruz\u200d entered the premises and opened fire,\u200b resulting \u2062in the loss of seventeen lives. Broward County Public Schools has\u200b confirmed that\u200c preparations for the demolition\u200d are now\u2063 in progress.<\/p>\n<h3>Overcoming Legal Obstacles<\/h3>\n<p>The demolition of the\u2062 school building had to be postponed until the trials of\u2062 Cruz and former school resource officer\u200c Scott Peterson concluded. However, with no more legal \u2062obstacles in the way,\u200b the demolition is ready to proceed.<\/p>\n<h3>A Bittersweet Decision<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;It \u2064is very emotional, a lot of feelings, but it\u2019s time, it\u2019s time for that building to \u200bcome down,&#8221; \u200dexpressed school \u2062board Chairwoman Lori Alhadeff. The demolition of the 1200 building \u200dis scheduled to begin at the end of the school year, with the hope that it will contribute to the healing process \u200cfor the residents\u200d of Parkland.<\/p>\n<h3>A Step Towards Healing<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;It\u2062 is important for us to have\u2064 that building demolished so that we \u2062can move forward in our healing process,&#8221;\u2064 emphasized Alhadeff, who tragically lost her daughter in the shooting. Eric Garner, a teacher at MSD, shared a similar sentiment, \u2062stating, &#8220;I cannot wait for the day that it&#8217;s\u2063 not \u200dhere, that I don&#8217;t look down this\u2063 long hallway and see a \u2062memory that&#8217;s \u200bnot\u2064 a good memory, it&#8217;s a horrible memory.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However,\u200d not everyone shares the same perspective. \u200dTony Montalto, who also lost \u200dhis daughter in the shooting, acknowledged the\u200b tragedy regardless \u200dof the \u200cbuilding&#8217;s presence. He urged \u2064Superintendent Licata and the Broward County School Board to ensure an appropriate memorial replaces the 1200 building, emphasizing that it \u200cshould not simply be replaced by parking spaces.<\/p>\n<p>The demolition process is expected to take a few weeks\u2064 and will not involve an implosion, according to the report.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to \u2063read\u2063 more from The \u200cWashington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How do proponents of the demolition argue \u2064that tearing down the building will facilitate healing and promote a fresh \u200dstart for students and faculty?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  High School \u2062building. The demolition has\u2062 been\u2063 met with mixed reactions, as it \u200brepresents a\u200d painful reminder of the devastating event \u2063that unfolded on February 14, 2018. Some argue that tearing down the building \u200cis necessary for the healing process, while \u2064others believe it is important to \u200bpreserve the structure\u2062 as\u200b a memorial and\u2063 symbol of resilience and strength.<\/p>\n<p>The Marjory Stoneman \u200cDouglas High School shooting \u200cwas\u2063 a tragic incident that shook the \u2062nation to its core. Seventeen innocent lives were lost that day, and countless others \u200dwere forever impacted. The school shooting sparked a national conversation on gun control and school safety, igniting a movement led by \u200bthe surviving students to bring about change.\u2063 The building itself became a symbol of both sorrow and hope, as it stood as\u200d a testament to the resilience of the Parkland community.<\/p>\n<p>However, the decision to demolish the building does\u2063 not come\u200d without careful consideration. School officials, in consultation with community members and victims&#8217; families, have grappled with the \u200ccomplex emotions surrounding the structure. Ultimately, they \u200bmade the decision to move forward with the demolition in an effort to \u2063promote healing and ensure the safety and well-being of future students.<\/p>\n<p>Proponents of the\u200c demolition argue that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marjory-stoneman-douglas-high-school-building-set-for-demolition-five-years-after-parkland-shooting\/\" title=\"Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School building to be demolished, five years after Parkland shooting.\">building holds deep-seated trauma<\/a> for the entire community. The physical space serves as a constant reminder of the tragic events that occurred \u2064within its walls. \u200cBy tearing it down, they hope to remove this\u200c painful reminder and allow the community to move forward. They believe that demolishing the building will facilitate the healing process and create a fresh start \u200cfor the students and faculty.<\/p>\n<p>On the \u200cother hand, some \u200cindividuals believe that preserving the building \u200dis\u200d essential\u2062 in honoring the victims and the\u200c strength of the survivors. They \u200dargue that the building can serve as a \u200bpowerful memorial, educating future generations about the impact of gun violence and the\u2064 importance of coming together in times of adversity. Preserving the structure also holds the potential \u200cfor repurposing it as a center for healing and advocacy, where survivors, families, and \u2064the broader community can come together in support\u2063 of change.<\/p>\n<p>The decision\u2062 to demolish the\u200b Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School building is \u2063undoubtedly a \u2064difficult \u200bone. It represents the ongoing\u200c struggle to \u200breconcile \u200dthe horrific events \u200bof the\u2062 past with the need for progress and healing. Regardless of the\u200d outcome, it \u2062is \u2064important that the \u2062memory\u200b of those lost that day is never forgotten. Their\u200c legacy and the\u200d lessons learned must continue \u2063to inspire action and commitment to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200d the\u200b demolition plans move forward, it is crucial for the community\u2062 to come together and have open and respectful discussions about the future of the site. The input and perspectives of survivors, \u200dvictims&#8217;\u2064 families, and community members should be valued and considered throughout the process. By doing so, the community can ensure that the decision made about the building honors both the memory of the past and the hope\u2062 for a brighter future.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the demolition of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School building serves as a painful\u200b reminder of the deep\u200d scars left by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-high-school-shooter-used-gun-likely-purchased-by-dad-on-black-friday\/\" title=\"Michigan High School Shooter Used Gun Likely Purchased By Dad On Black Friday\">tragic school shooting<\/a> in Parkland, Florida. The decision to tear \u2064down the structure evokes strong emotions and diverging opinions. However, it is important to remember that healing\u200d and progress can take various forms. \u2064As the Parkland community moves forward, it is essential that they continue to support one another, remembering the lives lost and working \u2062towards \u200ca safer future for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School building, where a tragic school shooting occurred in Parkland, Florida, will be demolished after five years. On Feb. 14, 2018, Nikolas Cruz entered the premises and opened fire, resulting in the death of seventeen individuals. Broward authorities have confirmed the site&#8217;s preparation for demolition, as reported.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2041346,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2041345","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041345","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2041345"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041345\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2041346"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2041345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2041345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2041345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}