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Time for a Little "Catch Up"


Dearest Friends and Family,

We are approaching the 21st anniversary of the Columbine school tragedy. It has been some time since I have personally communicated with you. I want to share with you some news and overview of what has and is happening.

Last year was actually a hard year for me personally. Speaking engagements were down and then we were informed of our eldest grandson’s life-threatening illness. It rather took my breath away. Most of you would have no way of knowing, but the disease that he was diagnosed with took the life of my brother and his son, my nephew. This was an emotional heartbreak for me. We are continuing our prayers for God’s healing.

Our hearts are broken for those who have lost loved ones and friends due to the COVID-19 virus. So many are left unemployed or a temporary job loss. Businesses have suffered and families separated. We are praying for healing in our land, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Take courage as the Lord is near in your time of suffering. His love is always there for you. God cares about every aspect of our lives and He is touched when we call out to Him in our time of discouragement.

This virus has brought changes that could bring a permanent change on how business is conducted and how we communicate. For myself, any and all upcoming events were cancelled. As a result, we are working to be responsible and use the shutdown to reformat how we continue to spread Rachel’s story.

The conclusion is to be more active on this website. Hopefully, we will generate new and continued interest and bring content that will inspire and bring hope. There will be new links posted and we are going to work on opening an online store. While we have no newly developed products, we do have an assortment of available books, posters and the I’m Not Ashamed DVD.

In other good news, our vice president, Michael Tamburello, who also founded the Lullaby for Columbine Project that produced "Love Endures", a benefit CD that went national in 2000, extended his hand of generosity and arranged for a portion of the proceeds of its digital download sales to cover our site’s cost for hosting. You can read more about it on our news page. But most importantly, visit the iTunes download page to purchase this inspiring CD that has been captivating listeners worldwide since 1999 with powerful and inspiring music honoring those who lives were lost at Columbine. We are also in the process of setting up an online store where, among other great items, the physical CD will be available for purchase featuring a beautiful 12 page full-color booklet and iconic cover art by Stars Wars poster illustrator Drew Struzan.

In other news, last fall I gave an interview with a company named “I Am Second.” The interview, titled “Unworthy”, I speak with a former school shooter. It is very eye opening to see inside the heart of one who is so desperate that it leads him to a choice of opening fire at school. The contrast between a shooter and a victim actually isn’t as far apart as you might think. Rachel always contented that everyone deserves love, acceptance and belonging. You will be able to see how this shooter was looking for those very things for his own life, he just chose to believe that his decision, an act of violence would somehow bring relief to his pain. I believe you will be blessed by hearing his and my story.

Then I have a personal favorite. Please view a short video of my granddaughter who is two and a half years old singing. I just love it and hope you will as well. I listen at least twice a day to her as it always brings a smile and brightens my day.

My son Craig Scott who is a survivor of the shooting has lost all upcoming events and is available for speaking. He has an amazing story of how the Lord used him in the school library to help wounded and scared students to safety. He has a program called “Value Up.” That gives students value to themselves and others. He has spoken at many events and millions of students. Check out his link and be encouraged and blessed. He has an amazing heart for turning tragedy into triumph. Do check out his site at Value-up.org

Well, I have been a bit chatty, but wanted to make up for some lost time. As April the 20th comes, it is a bittersweet anniversary. Bitter with the loss of innocent life taken and sweet with the knowledge that through death so much good has come out of it. The story is still as strong and impactful through all these years. Rachel always joked about being the Queen and all of us serving her. Well, she got her wish—our whole family shares her story with great love and a tear in our eyes, but with great sacrifice comes great reward. We are truly blessed!!

Love, Beth (thankful to be Rachel’s mother)


 
 
 

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gbernardusb
Nov 05, 2022

I want to tell you that your daughter even touches hearts across the ocean, because I am a Dutchman, and here in the Netherlands I feel the love that resounds from your daughter's words, it is very special. She was an angelic being, she was love.

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janderson5123
May 13, 2022

Thank you Rachel - you brought forth tears of compassion in me tonight as I watched your story. You were such a beautiful girl. You've inspired me, too many years later.

I've recently come back to Christ and am so proud of the strength and courage you had shown at such a tender age. The struggling you went through, especially during the often confusing times that high school is already, show how mature your faith was. I'm certain your mother is very proud.

I will be sharing your story with my grandchildren when they get older. You will not be forgotten, even by those that never met you.

I had not cried like I had after watching your story in…


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Journey
Journey
Feb 19, 2022

Rachel, she was an amazing inspiration to me. I may be a kid but, Rachel inspired me to be a bigger and voiced person and tell people what i believe in and be proud. And i am a whole better person because of her. Thank jesus for Rachel joy and her family. God bless you guys :)

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pitri
May 16, 2021

Please forgive me. I have respect for your family. My first message here was very.... Terrible and i have no idea why i wrote it. I read many now about you and what for great work you do. And it must be so hard... So sorry, i hope you can forgive me

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Journey
Journey
Feb 19, 2022
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Beth would forgive anyone. I bet she forgives you :)

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I'm sorry about Rachel she was a kind person but in 19999 she was outside eating lunch with Richard until two gunmen shot her and Richard then they came to Rachel and ask her do she believe in god she said " you know i do" then he said then go be with him then shot her to death

R.i.p Rachel joy Scott you were a joy in my heart and i want to finish what you started and I'll make my own chain reaction and draw my own tears and hands to show kindness in my middle school

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Journey
Journey
Feb 19, 2022
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Middle school is hard, but Rachel reminds me to be kind and stay happy for others and to be kind :)

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