18 children among at least 26 dead in Newtown, Conn. elementary school shooting

CNN) - It's the season for snapping pictures, and our smartphones make it easier than ever to get that quick shot of the kids with Santa or the Christmas tree in the living room.

[Donna from oklahoma]

our thoughts and prayers are with everyone may our Heavenly Father compfort you all.

[So sorry]

My thoughts, my heart goes out to you CT!! this should never have happened..anywhere! Prayers for strength!!

[guest482]

Prayers from Jonesboro, Arkansas

[Loxcreen]

Prayers from Hayti MO

[Sax town]

Our thoughts are with Newtown from Millstadt Il

[Wondering]

https://www.facebook.com/rlanza

looked aty his facebook page one of his friends works at the school. Her name is Danielle Gadoczi
beautiful young blonde. Wonder if they dated? WONDERING if some connection with her working at Sandy hook?

[guest482]

Wondering wrote:

https://www.facebook.com/rlanz a

looked aty his facebook page one of his friends works at the school. Her name is Danielle Gadoczi
beautiful young blonde. Wonder if they dated? WONDERING if some connection with her working at Sandy hook?

I thought I read somewhere that his mom worked there

[Wondering]

guest482 wrote:

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I thought I read somewhere that his mom worked there

your correct. He killed his Mother at the school this morning. Yes, she did work at the school. Horrific Day for the all involved! Prayers are going out children, teachers and parents! Pray for Peace!

[amanda harrington]

I just want to send love and condolences to the families and friends and to the community as a whole. my parayer and the prayers of my family are with you. my baby cousin natalie brooks was murdered in a school shooting in jonesboro arkansas so i know there is nothing that can be said to ease your pain but know the entire country is with you all.

[amanda harrington]

guest482 wrote:

Prayers from Jonesboro, Arkansas

so sad. this one was a grown man. this is awful.

[guest482]

amanda harrington wrote:

<quoted text>so sad. this one was a grown man. this is awful.

Yeah I was only 6 years old when the shooting at Westside happened. It's a terrible tragedy.

[amanda harrington]

guest482 wrote:

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Yeah I was only 6 years old when the shooting at Westside happened. It's a terrible tragedy.

i was a young adult but because natalie was killed it hit sooo much harder. i feel for these families. my sisters were very young as well...maybe your age and i couldnt help but think...it couldve been them. i know every time yhis happens our family amd probably all of j town n bono are taken back.

[INeedFacts]

My heart breaks for these families. Please be kind to everyone and hug your children every day.

[Mr Citizen_1]

Prayers to all from Spokane, Washington. God Bless!

[Sam]

Sad.

[hey hey hey]

God Bless all of the children and faculty. I have a kindergartner myself, I am horrified, I can't imagine how these poor parents who sent their children off to school this morning to never see them alive again feel. Lord, please hold them close! Love and Prayers from Logan WV.

[Pangburn]

Praying for your town!!!!

[Millard]

Sad news, God Speed.

[Nicole]

Prayers from Charleston, WV. As a mom of two young children, i can't imagine .....godspeed

[guest482]

Millard wrote:

Sad news, God Speed.

May we greet them forever in the sacred bonds of life.