Tony Montalto, Stand With Parkland · [email protected]

May 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM

My daughter’s funeral

I never thought this would ever happen. Dear friend, My name is Tony Montalto, and I am a father who never imagined the need to plan his daughter's funeral. On February 14, 2018, our lives were shattered by an act of senseless violence that claimed the life of my beloved Gina at Marjor…

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  Gena Hoyer, Luke's mom · [email protected]

May 24, 2024 at 4:42 PM

This doesn’t have to keep happening

Join us in demanding accountability from Texas and elected officials everywhere. Dear friends, As I woke up this morning, my heart felt heavier than ever, burdened by the weight of grief and frustration. Today marks the anniversary of one of the darkest days in American history, a day …

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  School Safety Alert (via Stand With Parkland) · [email protected]

May 7, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Florida School Safety Act officially signed, safer schools ahead!

We’re so proud to see Florida continuing to lead the school safety movement! Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce that Governor Ron DeSantis has officially signed the School Safety Act HB 1473 into law, marking a monumental victory for safer schools in Florida!  The School Safety…

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  Gena Hoyer (Luke’s mom) · [email protected]

May 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Everything changed with Columbine

There’s still so much work to be done. Dear friend,  This April marked the 25th anniversary of the tragic events at Columbine High School, a day etched into our nation's memory. The impact of that fateful day transcends generations, shaping not just our approach to school safety, but al…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

May 2, 2024 at 11:31 PM

Yesterday could have been so much worse

A Wisconsin middle school narrowly avoided a mass violence disaster. Hi friends, In case you missed it, yesterday in Wisconsin, another school faced the ominous threat of mass violence. Amidst the shadow of tragedy, I find solace in the swift and resolute actions of the Mount Horeb fa…

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  Phil, Carmen’s dad · [email protected]

April 30, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Asking from the heart

Your support is what drives the lifesaving work we do. Dear friend, I  know all too well what it's like to see your loved one go to school, only to receive the heartbreaking news hours later that they're never coming home. I still remember the moment when the FBI told me that my daught…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

April 19, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Can you send a quick message for us?

Contact your representatives today to urge them to support red flag laws in your state! Friend, a major push forward in school safety has us all excited!  The Office of Gun Violence Protection launched an official call to action for states across the country to pass red flags. We urge a…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

April 9, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Standing together against tragedy.

It is painful to know so much could have been done to prevent another unimaginable loss. Dear friend, With each new report of a school shooting, the wounds of our own loss reopen. The pain is raw, the memories vivid, as I recall the tragic day my wife Jennifer and I had our daughter Gi…

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  Ryan Petty, Stand with Parkland  · [email protected]

March 31, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Stand With Parkland’s newsletter: Vice President Kamala Harris visits Parkland and more!

We were visited by Vice President Kamala Harris in support of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Hi team,  March has been a big month for Stand With Parkland for three reasons: we unveiled the rollout of our grant program with the CERA app, held poignant walkthroughs with our natio…

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  Team SWP · [email protected]

March 30, 2024 at 2:30 PM

TAKE ACTION: The EAGLES Act

Now’s your chance to support our mission. Friend, have you heard of the EAGLES Act?  Its purpose is to help establish a national program on targeted school violence prevention. Folks, this piece of bipartisan legislation is a CRUCIAL step in the effort to keep our children safe from sch…

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  Stand With Parkland · [email protected]

March 29, 2024 at 3:30 PM

These numbers are heartbreaking

We’ve already had 10 firearm related incidents this year.        This email was sent to [email protected]. To update your contact information, manage your contributions, or adjust your email preferences, click here. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe here. BECOME A ME…

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  Gena Hoyer, Luke's mom · [email protected]

March 28, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Keeping safe this spring break!

Critical safety tips this spring. Hi friends, Gena Hoyer from Stand With Parkland here. Losing my son Luke in the horrific Parkland school massacre was one of the worst moments of my life, and I’ve dedicated myself to helping ensure no other parent has to bury their child because of fi…

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  Team Parkland · [email protected]

March 26, 2024 at 7:15 PM

ICYMI: Vice President Harris' visit to Parkland marks a turning point in the fight for school safety.

Celebrating the establishment of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Team –  It was truly an honor to have Vice President Harris herself stop by, chat with Parkland victims' families, and show her support for our school safety initiatives. Her visit underscores the significance of …

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  Ryan Petty, Alaina's dad · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Our walkthrough of Marjory Stoneman Douglas

Learning from past crises is one of the best tools we have in this journey to eliminate them once and for all. Hi friend, Team Stand With Parkland here. Last Monday, we held a walkthrough of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School with the Secret Service Director and National Threat Asses…

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  Tony Montalto, Gina's dad · [email protected]

March 20, 2024 at 9:00 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Parkland this Saturday!!

A special guest will be walking through Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School this Saturday. Dear friends, We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you – this Saturday, Vice President Kamala Harris will be visiting Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in the wake of the recent …

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  Team SWP · [email protected]

March 8, 2024 at 8:00 PM

We want to keep our schools safe online

Here are ways to help secure our schools online. Dear friends, Here at Stand With Parkland, we are committed to making sure our schools are as safe as possible, both in person and online.  In addition to the dangers of social media, cyberattacks targeting K-12 schools are on the rise, …

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

March 7, 2024 at 5:00 PM

We have a groundbreaking announcement to share.

Introducing the CERA app Dear friend, Last month, we made a groundbreaking announcement that will enhance emergency response capabilities during school and community safety incidents!  Six years ago in Parkland, we witnessed a catastrophic failure in communication and response to the …

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

March 1, 2024 at 12:30 AM

Remembering Parkland, responding to Kansas City

This cannot continue. Dear friend, Earlier this month marked a somber anniversary for all of us at Stand With Parkland. Six years ago, our community was shattered by an unimaginable act of violence. Yet even as we reflect on our own pain and loss, we are confronted with another senseles…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Turning grief into action

What this day means to us. Dear friends, Today marks one of the most challenging days of the year for me and sixteen other families.  Six years ago, my daughter Gina Montalto was tragically taken from us in the 2018 Parkland shooting, along with sixteen other souls. In response to thi…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

February 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM

As we prepare for the 6th anniversary...

Remembering February 14. Friends, We’re approaching our annual commemoration of the February 14th shooting that took too many innocent lives, like my own daughter Gina, too soon. As we prepare, we need to ensure our message reaches across the country. As we get ready for a national pus…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

January 31, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Friends, here’s what we’ve been up to.

Take a moment to read our January newsletter. Hi friends, We hope you have enjoyed ringing in the new year with your loved ones. Before you get to reading our January newsletter on our recent work, please consider supporting our fight to make schools safe for kids, teachers and staff b…

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  Tony Montalto · [email protected]

January 11, 2024 at 4:38 PM

A new year, another tragedy.

It has been devastating to see the news from Iowa — this is why Congress must pass the Eagles Act. Hello everyone —  This is Tony Montalto from Stand with Parkland. It has been devastating to see the news from Iowa. On just the first day back to school from holiday break, Perry High Sc…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 4:26 PM

Friends — can we count on you to stand up for school safety?

We won’t stop until every student, teacher and staff member is safe walking into their schools each morning. Hello there, There are less than 48 hours left in 2023 and we have just $872 left to raise to meet our $8,000 end-of-year goal — we’re so close! Can we count on you to chip in $1…

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  Tom Hoyer · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 4:53 PM

Hello there, I’m Tom Hoyer.

I’m the father of Luke Hoyer, one of the 17 victims of the Parkland Massacre. Hello there, My name is Tom Hoyer — I’m the father of Luke Hoyer, one of the 17 victims of the Parkland Massacre. I’m reaching out because there are only a few days left before the end of the year, and Stand …

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  Tony Montalto · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 7:52 PM

A message as we head into the holidays.

Since losing my daughter Gina, I’ll be honest that the holiday season can be a difficult time. Hi friends, It’s Tony from Stand with Parkland. I’ll be honest that the holiday season can be a difficult time — since losing my daughter Gina to the Parkland school massacre in 2018, family h…

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  Debra Hixon · [email protected]

December 20, 2023 at 12:22 AM

Can you help me honor my husband Chris?

Chris was used to giving his all to serve those in his community, and he died doing the same — storming into the building to confront the gunman terrorizing his school. Hi friends, My name is Debra Hixon, and this is my husband Chris. In 2018, Chris was murdered during the Parkland Mas…

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  Tony Montalto · [email protected]

December 14, 2023 at 6:34 PM

Friends — I’ll keep this quick.

Thank you so much for your time and your help, friends. We couldn’t do this without you. Hi friends, It’s Tony, the President of Stand with Parkland. I know this is a busy time of year with the holidays approaching, so I’ll keep this quick. To continue advocating for safe schools in 20…

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  Tony Montalto · [email protected]

December 5, 2023 at 10:35 PM

Hello everyone, I wanted to send a note of gratitude.

The progress we’ve been able to make thanks to this community always keeps us looking forward. Hello everyone — Tony Montalto here from Stand with Parkland. I just wanted to send a note of gratitude to everyone who supported our Giving Tuesday fundraiser last month. It means the world t…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Friend, our families need your help today.

Our founding families rely on the generosity of our supporters to carry our work forward, and any amount you would be able to give would make a difference. Hi friend, To continue our work advocating for safer schools, we need your help today. A month ago, we set out to raise $10,000 by…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

November 25, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Friend: Here’s an update on where we’re at.

Tony Montalto here – father of Gina Montalto and president of Stand with Parkland – The National Association of Families for Safe Schools. Hi friend, Tony Montalto here – father of Gina Montalto and president of Stand with Parkland – The National Association of Families for Safe School…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 10:16 PM

Friend — this issue shouldn’t be partisan.

It is deeply saddening to watch more families suffering the indescribable anguish of losing a family member to targeted mass violence Hi friend, Our hearts continue to break as more news continues to come out about the tragedy in Maine last month. It is deeply saddening to watch more fa…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

October 28, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Hi there, friends, it’s Tony.

As one might expect, keeping our heads down and prioritizing getting things done all of the time can make fundraising a little difficult. Hi friends, It’s Tony, the President of Stand with Parkland. I know this is a busy time of year, but I wanted to reach out ahead of Giving Tuesday n…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Friends, help us spread the word about these school safety resources →

Students and school staff are kicking off an exciting new year of learning and growth all across the country, and Stand with Parkland is working hard to ensure their safety. Friends, Students and school staff are kicking off an exciting new year of learning and growth all across the cou…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

August 29, 2023 at 9:33 PM

Back to school: Our summer recap and resources

This summer has been such an eventful one for the school safety movement, and we’re excited to showcase our work! Dear friend, This summer has been such an eventful one for the school safety movement, and we’re excited to showcase our work! But before we do, we wanted to cover some reso…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland President · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 7:44 PM

17 grieving families made a promise

that no matter the pain it brought us re-live our grief, we would do everything in our power to make other families safer… Hello everyone — Tony here. Today is the 5th anniversary of Stand with Parkland’s founding.  This day comes with a complex mix of emotions for me. It was a day when…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

June 7, 2023 at 3:31 PM

June Newsletter: Summer safety tips & legislation to watch

Kids will be spending a lot more time at home this season, and we want everyone to have fun while staying safe. Dear friend, Summer is officially here and we hope you have time on your calendar to rest and relax with your friends and family!  We want to share some updates on school safe…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

April 30, 2023 at 5:19 PM

April Newsletter: sharing resources and spreading awareness this spring

Spring has sprung, and this season has been a busy one for us as we met with legislators around the country, invested in school safety research, and more. Our work is only possible through the donations of supporters like you – please consider making a donation to protect America’s children and fu…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 5:15 PM

February Newsletter: thank-you's, advocacy updates & more

We truly appreciate you being a part of this community… Dear friends, As February, a painful month for our founding families, comes to a close, we wanted to sincerely thank you for your support. Every year since the murder of our loved ones five years ago, this month has been a difficul…

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  Tony Montalto, President of Stand With Parkland · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Five years ago

Five years ago today, my daughter Gina Montalto was murdered at school in the 2018 Parkland shooting, along with sixteen other beautiful souls. Dear friends, Five years ago today, my daughter Gina Montalto was murdered at school in the 2018 Parkland shooting, along with sixteen other be…

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  The Stand with Parkland families · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 1:50 AM

Five years tomorrow.

Tomorrow marks five years since a violent tragedy changed our lives and our community. Every day since February 14, 2018, we’ve felt the indescribable loss that the Parkland school massacre has left in our hearts. But in these five years, we’ve done so much to honor the memories of the daughters, …

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  Tony Montalto · [email protected]

January 3, 2023 at 8:09 PM

Starting 2023 off strong

From all of us at Stand with Parkland, thank you for being a member of the Stand with Parkland community. So many people have stepped up and lent their support to our movement – and we reached our year-end fundraising goal of $10,000! Dear friend, From all of us at Stand with Parkland,…

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  Tony Montalto · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 8:47 PM

One last check-in before 2023

It’s Tony, President of Stand with Parkland. I wanted to reach out one last time to ask for help in reaching our end-of-year fundraising goal. Hi friend, It’s Tony, President of Stand with Parkland. I wanted to reach out one last time to ask for help in reaching our end-of-year fundrai…

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  Tony Montalto · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 7:57 PM

Wrapping up 2022

As we approach the holiday season, I wanted to reach out and thank you for standing with us this year. Hi friend, I’m Tony Montalto – father of Gina Montalto and president of Stand with Parkland. As we approach the holiday season, I wanted to reach out and thank you for standing with u…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

December 1, 2022 at 10:11 PM

Thank you, friends!

The strength of this community is so powerful. We’re incredibly heartened by the outpouring of support we received on Giving Tuesday: from every corner of the country, our supporters have shown how much they care about ensuring that America’s schools are safe. Dear friends, The strengt…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 6:57 PM

This Giving Tuesday, will you Stand with Parkland?

Since our loved ones were killed in the 2018 Parkland school massacre, we’ve been committed to advocating for safer schools so that no one will have to experience the grief and loss that we’ve endured. We’re proud to approach our work in a uniquely inclusive, bipartisan and holistic way to deliver…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

November 22, 2022 at 9:08 PM

Will you make your first donation, friend?

Tony Montalto here – father of Gina Montalto and president of Stand with Parkland – The National Association of Families for Safe Schools. Hi friend, Tony Montalto here – father of Gina Montalto and president of Stand with Parkland – The National Association of Families for Safe School…

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 7:12 PM

Reflections on the sentencing of my daughter’s killer

The jury’s verdict was released earlier last month, and I’ve been sitting with what it all means. Since I lost my daughter, Gina Montalto, only fourteen, in the Parkland school massacre, my life’s work has been to make sure that no other father or family member will ever have to feel this kind of …

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  Tony Montalto, Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

October 29, 2022 at 7:21 PM

Before the Giving Tuesday rush

It’s Tony, the President of Stand with Parkland. I know this is a busy time of year, but I wanted to reach out ahead of Giving Tuesday. Hi friends, It’s Tony, the President of Stand with Parkland. I know this is a busy time of year, but I wanted to reach out ahead of Giving Tuesday. St…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

October 4, 2022 at 7:50 PM

October newsletter: free resources, updates, and more

Stand with Parkland is as dedicated as ever to the school safety movement, through advocating for legislation, disseminating resources, cultivating relationships with elected representatives, and more. In the wake of the Parkland shooting that took our loved ones, we’ve devoted ourselve…

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  Stand with Parkland · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 11:41 PM

Achieving milestones and heading back to school

We are always fiercely committed to making schools as safe as possible for students, teachers, and families alike. Here's what we've done this summer to do exactly that. Friends, It has been quite an eventful summer for us here at Stand With Parkland, and we've been working hard to ensu…

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