But the gunman did not shoot her. In fact, he allowed Valeen, who was seriously wounded, to crawl away, without further harm. It was about at this moment that Eric Harris discovered a black student cowering under another desk and called Dylan over. Together, they shot him to death. The Christian community has adopted Cassie Bernall as a symbol of all that is forthright and courageous and virtuous in America, just as they have come to see Klebold and Harris as icons of deviance, immorality, and godlessness.
Every hero needs a villain.
Even Valeen Schnurr says she doesn't mind that this spurious story circulates because it might bring someone to Jesus. I have trouble with this. So some minister is going to tell the story of Cassie Bernall at an evangelical service somewhere and fifteen young people, as a result of the story, will come to the front to pledge their lives to Jesus. All rights reserved.