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Columbine victims honored with day of service [Video]

LITTLETON, Colo. — April 20, 2024 marks 25 years since two gunmen opened fire at Columbine High School, killing 12 students and one teacher.

On Saturday, current Columbine and Jefferson County students participated in the annual day of service to honor the 13 victims.

“It’s to honor April 20th, when the shooting happened,” said Eva Martinez, a senior at Columbine High School. 

On a day full of darkness, students are brightening up the Columbine community.

“A lot of bringing like, painting and doing new stuff, and bringing like new vibrancy to like old stuff, which is really cool,” said Martinez.  

Eva Martinez and the Columbine High School softball team are transforming the teacher’s lounge for the annual day of service.

“Just give back to the community, instead of having it be a sad day,” Martinez said.  

Jeffco Public Schools students tackled projects all over town.

“I think it really just brings our community together and shows, like, we are …

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