They sent balloons into the sky Thursday in the name of hope. This release, I believe, is a letting go not only for us, but for the nation. My hope is that Columbine will not only be known for tragedy, it will also be known for triumph.
Today can be a new beginning.
The ceremony was held in a special section of the cemetery called the Columbine Garden, where 13 crosses commemorate those who were murdered. Slain students Corey DePooter and Rachel Scott are buried there. Teacher Dave Sanders is buried in another section of the cemetery. Their families all were in attendance. As they released white and blue balloons, Epperhart, pastor at the Trinity Christian Center, encouraged them to release some of their own pain.