It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we write this memorial to honor the victims of the tragic school shooting that occurred today in Nashville, Texas. As members of the Active Shooter Prevention Project team, we were gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada, preparing to discuss new strategies to support the prevention of active shooters when we learned of this senseless act of violence.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends, and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this horrific event. We extend our deepest condolences to the entire Nashville community, as well as to the faculty, staff, and students of the affected school.
No words can express the pain and grief we feel at the loss of innocent lives. It is a tragedy that no one should ever have to endure, and yet it has become all too common in our society. We must do more to address the root causes of such violence and take concrete steps to prevent it from happening again.
As we mourn the loss of these precious lives, we also honor the courage and bravery of those who risked their own safety to protect others. We are grateful for their selfless dedication and unwavering commitment to keeping our communities safe.
In the face of such tragedy, we must come together as a nation and work tirelessly to prevent future acts of violence. We cannot let fear and hatred divide us. Instead, we must unite in our common humanity and strive to create a safer, more peaceful nation for all.
Rest in peace to those lost in Nashville, and may their memories be a blessing to all who knew them.
Active Shooter Prevention Project Community Advisors
Chris Grollnek, Greg Shaffer, Chuck Savickis, Glenn Norling, Mike Messenger, Ara Bagdasarian, Rick Shaw, Michael & Rebecca Rush, Daryl Parkerk, Tod Langley, Scott Hyderkhan, Melvin Dugger, Kim Marsh, Amy Rambadt, Ty Hewer, Justin Partidge, and Aaron Witt
Call to Action
If you are interested in becoming part of the Active Shooter Prevention Project team, we encourage you to reach out. As an organization dedicated to preventing active shooter incidents in schools and other public places, we welcome new technologies, new minds, and collaboration to help us achieve our mission.
We offer ‘best in class’ active shooter prevention programs for schools that have been developed by the nation’s elite experts from the highest levels of government, military, SWAT, law enforcement, psychology, and technology. These programs provide comprehensive training and support for school administrators, faculty, and staff to help identify and respond to potential threats before they escalate.
If you would like to learn more about our organization, our programs, or how you can get involved, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to create safer communities for all.
Chris Grollnek
Active Shooter Prevention Expert
Principal Active Shooter Prevention Project
