Funerals held for teen boy and math teacher killed in Georgia high school shooting
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Funeral services for a teenage boy remembered for his endearing smile and a math teacher known for her dedication to students were held Saturday, 10 days after both were killed by a gunman who opened fire at a Georgia high school.
Funeral services for a teenage boy remembered for his endearing smile and a math teacher known for her dedication to students were held Saturday, 10 days after both were killed by a gunman who opened fire at a Georgia high school. Family, friends and supporters of 14-year-old Mason Schermerhorn and teacher Cristina Irimie, 53, gathered to say farewell at separate afternoon services. They were among four people killed September 4 at Apalachee High School by a shooter armed with an assault-style rifle. Another teacher and eight other students were injured. Irimie, who immigrated to the US more than 20 years ago from her home country of Romania, was honored with a Romanian Orthodox service filled with chants and hymns. The ceremony alternated between English and Romanian. “We gather today to offer prayers for a noble soul,” one of the priests presiding over the service said. “Family members, friends, colleagues, and, in fact, many people throughout this nation and beyond are mourning the loss of a dear wife, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, parish member, colleague, teacher and fellow citizen.” There also was a large public outpouring at the memorial service for Schermerhorn, which was held at a civic center in Jefferson. The teen’s family requested that anyone attending the service wear red, which was his favorite color.
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