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Dear Friend,?

Michigan is wrapping its arms around the Spartan community today.???

Michigan State University's campus is a special place for so many, and now, it is the site of another senseless act of gun violence. I'm heartbroken for the victims and every student, parent, faculty, and MSU staff member affected by last night's events. I want to thank law enforcement, first responders, and medical professionals for acting quickly to secure campus and save lives. It doesn?t have to be this way.???

Certain places are supposed to be about community, learning, or joy?elementary schools and college campuses, movie theaters and dance halls, grocery stores and workplaces. They should not be the sites of bloodshed.??

This is a uniquely American problem. Too many of us scan rooms for exits when we enter them. We plan who that last text or call would go to. We should not, we cannot, accept living like this. ?We must work together to end gun violence that claims the lives of too many of our fellow Americans and upends the lives of countless others every day.?

The State of Michigan remembers the victims and stands in solidarity with the Spartan community by lowering flags to half-staff. Michiganders, businesses, schools, local governments, and other organizations are encouraged to display the flag at half-staff.?

Free, confidential crisis counseling is available for MSU students, staff, and faculty through the MSU Counseling and Psychiatric Services [ [link removed] ].?

Spartans will cry and hold each other a little closer today. We will mourn the loss of beautiful souls and pray for those fighting for their lives in the hospital. We will get through this together.

Sincerely,?

Governor Whitmer

Gretchen Whitmer
Governor








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