We reserve the right to close comments at any time. These have not been made public in full, but parts of them have been released. Parents. Following his retirement from military service in 1993, Wayne and his family moved to Littleton, Colorado from Plattsburgh, New York. (May 15, 2000). Eric's older brother, Kevin, attended college at the University of Colorado at Boulder. And I was very very upset I didn't know what it meant, the boys were put in a diversion program rather than going to jail — they had counselling, they had classes, they had to pay money to compensate their victim. 373. 58 comments. Younger brother to Kevin Harris (21 at the time). Nineteen years ago, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold shot and killed 12 students and one teacher at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo. Eric Harris & Dylan Klebold - "/his/ - History & Humanities" is 4chan's board for discussing and debating history. And he said 'No. '", "Three days later, he was participating in a massacre. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Sue said that she can relate to the feelings of guilt felt by other parents who have lost a child to suicide. All are wrapped in duct tape. They killed 12 … She shared some of her story with CBC News. share. I don't, but I will prove to you I'm fine and I'll get my life back on track.' REPOST. This forced the Harris family to move around frequently before Wayne was forced to retire in 1993 due to cutbacks and he became a part-time caterer. But it's been a very long time. Roughly 27 hours later he and Dylan Klebold would return armed with everything shown here. Relevance ♾️ Lv 6. The family moved from Plattsburgh, New York to Littleton, Colorado in July 1993, when Wayne Harris retired from military service. However, he was writing in his journal at the same time: “Why shouldn’t we, the gods, have the right to break into a van that some ************ left in the middle of nowhere?!”. "I can't say that I had any indication that I knew what he was going to do. Once inside, they both engaged in another firefight with the police and rescue services in the parking lots below. The Harris family relocated often as Eric's father, Wayne Harris, was a U.S. Air Force transport pilot. Sue Klebold wrote a book about her experience, A Mother's Reckoning; Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy. That is a memory that is very vivid and I will always carry that intense feeling. Dylan had applied to and been accepted at four colleges, and even selected a dorm room. What, if any, indication did you have about what your son was going to do? I heard him get up early and walk quickly past my door. It's too great a risk to arm a teacher — in my opinion, we are making schools less safe by arming teachers.". He wrote about his plan in a diary. Students marking Columbine anniversary call for gun control in walkouts across U.S. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. In January 1998, they were charged with mischief, breaking and entering, trespassing, and theft. None of us could understand he had been there willfully, couldn't believe it because it didn't match his life.". For the past 19 years, Sue Klebold, has tried and tried to make sense of what happened. Harris was born in Wichita, Kansas, on April 9, 1981. The room was officially empty of surviving students, except the unconscious Patrick Ireland who had been shot twice in the head and once in the foot, and the injured Lisa Kreutz. They then killed themselves in the school library. Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold made several videotapes of themselves talking about their up-coming attack. Roughly 27 hours later he and Dylan Klebold would return armed with everything shown here. They then killed themselves in the school library. Dylan behaved very much like any other teenager that I had ever known. That's because Wayne & Kathy Harris, and Tom & Sue Klebold were vilified after the attack, and responded rationally: with brief written statements and then silence. Eric Harris And Dylan Klebold Join Forces. Dylan Bennet Klebold was born in Lakewood, Colorado, to Thomas and Susan Klebold (née Yassenoff). Their teenage son, along with his classmate Dylan Klebold, killed 12 students and a teacher at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, on April 20, 1999. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. And that perhaps they were staging something as they often did for video classes and maybe why the ammunition was replaced, blanks. Six months after the massacre at Columbine High, the world knows very little about how the parents of Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold are coping. Not only throughout that day but [it took] months and even years to put all this together. ", "We've passed through these doorways of just feeling like a victim where you feel helpless and beaten by life and then you begin to feel like a survivor, like I still feel horrible but I'm going to make it, and I'm going to try to help other people going through this type of loss. He says they're 2 inches in diameter and 6 inches in length. Even with those things in place, they still harm people that they shouldn't be harming. Both the Klebold’s and the Harris’s were left to face the terrible consequences of their children’s horrible actions. "It's very hard to answer that question, because I don't think I can, I don't think anyone can. Wayne & Kathy Harris are the parents of infamous Columbine HS shooter, Eric Harris. In the days after Dylan Klebold along with Eric Harris shot and killed 12 students and one teacher and then himself at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, his mother, Sue Klebold… "Of course. What's happened to Dylan?' Since that day, Dylan Klebold's mother Sue Klebold has tried and tried to make sense of what happened. Close. The papers also further document Eric’s now well-known preoccupation with Nazis, Charles Manson and Napalm. How did you find out what your son had done? He came home at four in the morning and we talked. His father Wayne was a U.S. Air Force transport pilot who held eleven different positions in six bases at Ohio, Michigan, and New York. — -- On April 20, 1999, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris walked into Columbine High School, carrying weapons and homemade bombs, and began slaughtering their classmates. He said the clincher was Eric's biggest whopper of a lie--his many versions of his feeling about the van break-in that got Eric and Dylan arrested on three felony counts. The parents of Columbine killers Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold have often been portrayed as disengaged from the lives of their sons and unaware of the dark paths lying ahead. 8 mins ago. He had a couple incidents all at once, he scratched a locker at school, he and his friends hacked into the computer system at that school, because he was one of the computer technicians at the school, and he and his friend Eric were arrested for stealing something. We were very, very confused. On April 19th 1999 Eric Harris walks into Columbine High School, scans and uploads his massacre plans to the school server. Sue said she believes Dylan was experiencing some bullying at school, and that being arrested with his friend Eric solidified their bond. Am 20. After the shooting in Parkland in Floria, President Trump suggested teachers should be armed. And I think that's sort of what has happened to me.". Eric Harris (l.) and Dylan Klebold, carrying a TEC-9 semi-automatic pistol, are pictured in the cafeteria at Columbine High School, in Littleton, Colo., during their shooting rampage. No individual was struck. The note, apparently written by Eric Harris the day before he and Dylan Klebold stormed Columbine High School, blames last week's rampage on parents, teachers and … and finally someone turned to me and said, 'Yes he is.'". They injured 21 others before taking their own lives. And one of the things that occurred right from the beginning was just this storm of blame ... our own governor went on national television and said it was the parents' fault.". When the pair began experimenting with pipe bombs, they posted results of the explosions on the websites. In 1996, the Harris family purchased a house south of Columbine High School. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Eric and Dylan's parents provoke the most debate at my events, yet unfortunately, this will be the shortest section on the site. ", "Even in the days preceding the shootings he went to a prom, just a few days before the shootings. Wayne & Kathy Harris’ son is widely seen as the one plotting the whole nightmare, while Dylan Klebold is seen as the follower. There are numerous pipe bombs on the floor, including three that Eric refers to as the "Charlie batch". His parents attended a Lutheran church with their children, and Dylan and his older brother, Byron, attended confirmation classes in accordance with Lutheran tradition. I was a teacher for years, I taught in a community college, I was an educator I had a master's degree in education, I can't say that there was ever anything that Dylan did that worried me except in his junior year he got into some trouble for the first time in his life. Eric was born in Wichita, Kansas. After many years of trying to hide herself from the public eye, Sue has become an advocate for mental health and suicide prevention. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. A 2006 article, talks about a notebook kept by Eric’s father, Wayne, detailing a parent’s involvement in his child’s downward spiral. Paralyzed Columbine survivor to Dylan Klebold's mother: 'I have forgiven you' A survivor of the Columbine High School attack writes to the mother of … What do you think? On this day in 1999, her son Dylan and his friend Eric Harris shot and killed 12 students and one teacher at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo. We were perceiving that somehow this was a prank or a trick or something that had gone wrong. "Well, it really came in pieces. And I had no idea that he felt that way. "I don't like that idea. But he didn't feel like he fit in at Columbine High School in Colorado. He attended Boulder College in Colorado. And then he slammed the door. And then you become an advocate, someone who wants to make a change and it kind of crystallizes what you want to live for and fight for. 19 years on, these Columbine survivors are parents — and they're reaching out to the Parkland teens. 1/4. Their teenage son, along with his classmate Dylan Klebold, killed 12 students and a teacher at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, on April 20, 1999. She said she applauds the movement that students from Parkland, Fla. have touched off, taking a stand for stricter gun control. Wayne & Kathy Harris welcomed their son, Eric, on April 9, 1981, in Wichita, Kansas. The sites openly espoused hatred for the people of their neighborhood and the world in general. Posted by 1 day ago. I popped my head out the door and called his name and all I heard in the darkness was the word 'Bye.' on May 1, as a featured guest at the Canadian Mental Health Association's "Breakfast of Champions" at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts. April 1999 wollten Eric Harris und Dylan Klebold sterben – und möglichst viele Mitschüler mitnehmen. Eric’s mother, was born Katherine Ann Poole, she was a stayed at home mom. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. By 12:02 PM, both Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold had reentered the library. save. They injured 21 others, before taking their own lives. The day of the shooting, Harris was responsible for eight of the 13 confirmed deaths, including that of a teacher, while Klebold was responsible for the remaining five. 2 mins ago. Very early on in my mind, I was in denial. I think he was feeling disgraced and belittled in some of the social interactions that occurred at the school.". Wayne & Kathy Harris are also the parents of Eric’s older brother, Kevin. She'll be in Windsor, Ont. I believe, certainly in my state in Colorado, we know that of deaths by firearms, about three-fourths of those deaths are suicides. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Read More About: BREAKING NEWS, SCANDALS, SPORTS. During this time, Eric met Dylan Klebold. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. What I have found to be helpful for me was my connection with other survivors of suicide loss, because in my mind, and yes I cannot imply at all that Dylan's death was [only] about suicide because he murdered people and I know that, but when i look into what he was experiencing and his state of mind … I feel that I am the mother of someone who died by suicide. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. The following are transcripts of the publicly available passages. So all these things were occurring and I remember asking the diversion councillor 'This is so out of character for Dylan what could this mean? "I actually have two vivid memories of that day. In 199… Klebold tells us over and over that she raised Dylan to be “polite,” but she never seems to push Dylan to understand other people’s feelings, their challenges, and the pressures on them that might not be apparent on the surface. Eric Harris, along with Dylan Klebold, shot and killed 13 people and injured 20 at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Eric is operating the camera. REPOST. Interview with Chris Morris and Cory Friesen, friends of Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold. Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold students group 4 x 6 picture taken 2 weeks before the massacre in Photographs [citation needed] The Harris family lived in rented accommodations for the first three years that they lived in the Littleton area. Eric David Harris Born: 4-9-1981 5 feet 6.5 inches tall, 135-140 pounds 18 year old son of Wayne Nelson Harris and Katherine (Kathy) Ann [Pool] Harris. And I just remember this long day of me just sitting there, wondering what was going on and not quite understanding what was happening.". ", "I didn't even know when he had died, I was hearing news reports that many people had been killed …. There were 25 wounded, most in critical condition. We really didn't know. The basis for it was for a combination of pain and suffering, added by them being accused of having been irresponsible for not “keeping an eye” on their children. And he did — over the next 14 months. Eric was often hassled by other students for his weird looks and odd behavior. I could not believe that my son was capable of hurting other people and Dylan's friends had the same experience. Wayne Harris was a U.S. Air Force transport pilot. Later, Eric and Dylan had gotten into trouble with the law for breaking into a locked van and stealing computers. In der Columbine High School töteten sie 13 … Bracketed text is in the original. Harris seamed like a regular boy growing up but a hard time fitting in at school, proved deadly. Today she's thinking about her son, who would be in his 30s now and wondering what would become of him "if he hadn't derailed the lives of so many people.". Sue said there were never any guns in the home. ", "The other memory that I have of that day, mostly, was the day itself. Dylan Bennet Klebold was born on September 11th, 1981 in Lakewood, Colorado, to Thomas and Susan Klebold (née Yassenoff). And we talked with Dylan and she said 'Dylan, do you think you need counselling?' By 12:08, Patti Nielson, who was hiding with a few … That's how I identify myself. In May 1998, Harris typed a letter of apology to the owner of the van, saying he was sorry he did it. I had the best time of my life. Harris was required to attend anger management classes where, again, he made a favorable impression. Wayne & Kathy Harris’ son had initially showed sigs of a troubled teen. 1 Answer. Yes. Answer Save. Some minor misprints have been corrected. Wayne & Kathy Harris’ son had various websites that hosted Doom and Quake files, as well as team information for those he gamed with online. The website was shut down by America Online after the shootings and was preserved for the FBI. La amenaza de Dylan Klebold hacia sus compañeros de clase, se cumplió. But I kept wondering, you know, if Dylan was alive or dead, and I remember asking a policeman for the millionth time 'Is my son dead?' Harris und Klebold töteten acht Jungen, vier Mädchen, einen Lehrer und sich selbst. Eric Harris is filming in his home with Dylan Klebold. Dylan Klebold was a child of upper-middle-class parents, considered gifted in grammar school. Wayne & Kathy Harris are the parents of infamous Columbine HS shooter, Eric Harris. They injured 21 others, before taking their own lives. Eric David Harris was born in Wichita, Kansas. One is in the morning when Dylan left the house and said 'Goodbye.' Comments are welcome while open. Eric Harris was born to parents Wayne Harris and Katherine ‘Kathy’ Poole Harris in Wichita, Kansas in 1981. People who use guns like the FBI or police officers have tons and tons of training and impulse control. "I have. We were asked to leave our home and I spent most of that day sitting on the ground outside, because we had no place to sit. Eric allegedly made threats to Brooks Brown. Eric Harris' Big Lie Dr. Fuselier told me many times that he suspected Eric was a psychopath very early, so his process was to attempt to disprove it, but the evidence kept reinforcing it. He told me, 'Thank you for sending me. Their oldest son, Kevin joined the Army following his college graduation. And I was crying a lot and I just remember asking the police that were there over and over again 'Is my son alive? What is your most vivid memory of that day? while at the Army he received his Master’s degree in physical therapy. Six appear to be about 1 inch in diameter and 6 inches in length. They both left good impressions on the juvenile officers, who offered to expunge their criminal records if they agreed to attend a diversionary program to include community service, received psychiatric treatment, and obeyed the law. And it was still dark. ", "That happened in a cluster in his junior year. During this time Eric met and befriended Dylan Klebold. Were Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold heroes for standing up against bullying? Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Could this mean something?' In 1998 Eric Harris had a fall out with a fellow student. United in their cynical view of the world, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold spent their time playing violent video games, dressing in black, and eventually, diving deeply into their mutual curiosity and affection for … Nineteen years ago, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold shot and killed 12 students and one teacher at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo. At this time, on the month of July, the family settled down in Littleton, Colorado, where they lived in a …
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