Dylan Klebold went to the prom the weekend before the shooting. It was entitled She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall. m. Bree Pasquale stated Cassie Bernall was seated underneath the table, facing east. 1 How The Shootings Of Cassie Bernall And Valeen Schnurr Fueled One Of Columbine’s Biggest Myths Marco Margaritoff All That Is Interesting March 5, 2019 Cassie Bernall was supposedly killed at Columbine for refusing to renounce God, but she had actually been mistaken for fellow student Valeen Schnurr. 20K subscribers in the insanepeoplereddit community. The myth was that Dylan, holding the gun to Cassie's face, asked her if she believed in God. The mother of Cassie Bernall, one of the high school students murdered in the Columbine shooting incident in Littleton, Colorado, reveals the dramatic journey of a daughter who was, at one point, traveling down a troubled path similar to that of her killers. Rachel had lunch outside with her friend Richard. He met her a couple of years ago, he said, when she joined the youth group at his church. Now that the story of Cassie’s martyrdom has essentially been blown apart, the Bernall family is trying to find a safe spiritual middle ground. 45K subscribers in the Columbine community. Misty Bernall's story of her. Nashville: Word Publishing, 1999, 142 pages. Parents are told that one more. The famed story of Cassie Bernall, the “She said yes” martyr supposedly killed because she professed her faith in God, was quickly debunked, but that didn’t stop publishers—who knew about. Personally, I believe Richard Castaldo's initial account in the emergency room, when he was crying and recounting what happened with Rachel to his mother. , the. Religion & Spirituality. One is the cult of Cassie Bernall. ” From a note written by Cassie the night before she was killed and handed to her friend Amanda the next morning at school. False. . Editor’s Note: This obituary was originally published on April 23, 1999. Who Cassie was and the battles she faced. Many of the investigators doubted that any part of the Bernall myth was based in fact. Born November 6, 1981. Frank DeAngelis was the principal of Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, when two shooters killed 12 students and one teacher. The massacre would become the “most lethal” (Senior) in the nation. Around the world, people hailed Cassie as a modern martyr, but a far more remarkable story has been left untold. She was rebellious, involving herself with witchcraft, drugs, drinking, and cutting herself. NEWS FEATURE: Christian Artists Join in Tribute to Keep Cassie Bernall’s Spirit Alive c. She said yes and the gunman shot her to death. The Columbine victim coverage reaffirms the crime myth of the juvenile superpredator and reifies the punitive juvenile justice solutions suggested in alarmist responses to erroneous fears about growing rates and severity of youth violence. " Their bombs failed, but the ensuing shooting defined a new era of school violence-irrevocably branding every subsequent. Investigations after the tragic event reported that Eric Harris asked Scott whether she believed in God before he killed her. BRAD and Misty Bernall were far from their Colorado residence when they heard about the deadly Fort Worth church shootings. history, at the time. Cassie Bernall, 17, was one of 12 Columbine HS students murdered last April by Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold in Littleton, Colo. com 1300 W. is adam leaving the young and the restless 2022. We saw her as a hero. Cassie Bernall, a 17-year-old killed in the massacre, was an international sensation for about five months. " The video opens with an inexplicable montage of newsreel imagery from Columbine backed by a driving rock soundtrack (kind of like an extremely macabre MTV sequence). Her parents, Misty and Brad Bernall, called her "Bunny Rabbit" and said she loved to go rock climbing in Breckinridge. This affects not just Christians. In the early days following Columbine, this claim was made more than once — Cassie Bernall was thought to have been killed specifically because she was asked this question and answered in the affirmative. S. And covering up the true story takes attention away from the courage of the girl who really did say yes to these sociopathic killers–yet survived. Writer, film critic and professor Alissa Wilkinson joins the VCW pod to talk about her new book "Salty: Lessons on Eating, Drinking, and Living from Revolutionary Women"! She shares her Evangelical story, discusses her jobs which include being a professor at King's College, a film critic at Vox and…Cassie Rene Bernall was born on November 6th, 1981. "Cassie was our. Misty Bernall, in her book, “She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall,”…. Reality . Thu Dec 24, 2015 10:55 pm. Val Schnurr does not want to be known as the other girl who might have said yes. The stories got conflated, but the Cassie Bernall “She Said Yes” narrative persisted. He then shot Bernall. In March of 1997, she reluctantly agreed to go on a trip with her youth group. An old story about Lauren Townsend…. especially Rachel Scott and Cassie Bernall. On pg. Cassie's mother, Misty Bernall, authored a book on the story of her daughter's life, titled She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall. A few people have said that while they probably didn't know each other, Cassie Bernall ran with the same crowd as Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold. The Rocky followed up with Emily Wyant’s. At 11:19 a. Investigations after the tragic event reported that Eric Harris asked Scott whether she believed in God before he killed her. White doves were released, ending. When asked if she believed in God, Cassie Bernall. At 11:19 a. Visit the Cassie Bernall foundation. On April 20, 1999, in Littleton, Colorado, the Columbine shooting became the worst high school shooting in U. " Wyant, who survived the Columbine massacre April 20, told the FBI months ago that the. The famous Yes! quote can be attributed to Valeen Schnurr; a phone was still on call, and in the background, a man can be heard asking a girl if she believes in God. ”1 Their opprobrious remarks remind me of a man who, in a botched demonstration of anti–anti. 4, at Refuge Baptist Church in the Dana community. On April 20, 1999, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed twelve fellow students and one teacher at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. September 15, 1999 / 12:11 PM / CBS. Remembering the Columbine Victims (Cassie Bernall) Oftentimes when we research Columbine we look for facts about what, why, and how the shooting happened. Hey, u/benetmcclaw!Thank you for your submission to r/Columbine!For now, your post is awaiting approval and will be reviewed by our moderator team as soon as possible! In the mean time, please check out our Rules section as well as our Resources pages!. Harris and Klebold killed 13 people and wounded 24 others at Columbine High School, where they were. Rachel had lunch outside. Cassie Bernall Character Analysis. 2000 Religion News Service (UNDATED) The hardest questions raised by any tragedy often come months _ even. And covering up the true story takes attention away from the courage of the girl who really did say yes to these sociopathic killers–yet survived. However, I don't think it would've mattered what her answer was, I think they'd have killed her anyway because it was the first murder and their adrenaline was pumping. Helpful. , the. "One of the most gripping stories to come out. Honestly, I want to live completely for God. S. But in Cassie's case the good won out, she died in a fashion remarkably similar to Jesus. Even after Salon. Their song, “Cassie,” was written about a Columbine victim, Cassie Bernall. Note she thought Dylan shot Cassie. 210. ” “Why?”, he demanded. , 17-year-old Cassie Bernall said yes when askedCassie Bernall, 17, was hailed as a martyr following her death. That's what I'm calling into question. She tells a story of growing up in the 90's, of peer pressure, adolescent turmoil, and. She was named as a martyr because of it. [6] Her family was not informed of her death until two days after the massacre. Cassie Bernall, born 1981 – American murder victim; Josh Wakefield, born 1993 – English footballer; Hero Fiennes-Tiffin, born 1997 – English actor;Guest. By the way, Cassie Bernall, was the girl whose story could not be verified. On April 20, 1999, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris opened fire on their classmates killing twelve students and one teacher. While in the library, Schnurr was confronted by her. Cassie was a great person and deserved so much more out of life, but at least she was happy. She is — as a new book by. Myth is not “Alice-in-Wonderland” fantasy, it’s a painting, an essence under a spotlight. In 1999, the story got out that Cassie Bernall, one of the victims of the. Cassie Bernall is the 17-year-old student who died at Columbine High School last April 20 when two young men ignited a wave of shootings and bombings. Evangelical christians have been urging teens for years to just say no to drugs and sex. "Cassie René Bernall (November 6, 1981 – April 20, 1999) was a student killed in the Columbine High School massacre, at age 17. obviously when both girls died, the aftermath was that the. Either way, it really doesn't matter. A forum for ex-mormons and others who have been affected by mormonism to get…For example, many in the media initially reported that 17-year-old Cassie Bernall, a Christian, answered "yes" when asked if she believed in God before she was shot to death. Myth is a story or historical event. m. This book’s author was Cassie’s mother Misty Bernall. The killer laughed and pulled the trigger. According to reports at the time, Eric Harris pointed a gun at Cassie Bernall and asked her if she believed in God. The impact of the superpredator myth on public discourse about Columbine and similar cases is explored. Two of the victims of the Columbine massacre, Cassie Bernall and Rachel Scott, reportedly were asked by the gunmen if they believed in God. Cassie’s mother, Misty Bernall, in her book She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall, observed, “One thing Brad [her husband] and I were totally unprepared for after Cassie’s death was the extent of its impact beyond Littleton. Cassie Bernall Themes. m. Rachel's teacher signs her coffin. Visit the Cassie Bernall foundation. For your consideration this morning, Mary, the unfolding story of the legend of Cassie Bernall. Cassie was famously known for her unapologetic Christian beliefs. She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall is a memoir by Misty Bernall about the life of her daughter Cassie Bernall who was killed during the Columbine High School massacre on April 20, 1999. Columbine set off a domino effect that we are still experiencing nearly 20 years after the shooting. and with this imminent tragedy stuck Columbine High School, of Littleton, Colorado, on April 20th, 1999. According to witness Emily Wyant, who was hiding under the same table as Bernall, Harris slammed his hand twice down on the table above them and said "peek-a-boo" before fatally shooting Bernall in the head. Dr. 24, one day after Salon News broke the story that investigators doubted. Columbine. Pexels. She died because of one little word, “yes. Their world turned upside down -- their daughter and sister, Cassie, was shot at gunpoint by. The press plans a printing of 100,000 copies, and expects it to be a hit. her faith spread across the country like wildfire. He slapped the table top twice, said, Peek-a-boo, and fired, killing Cassie Bernall. It is not a "true crime" book. Both of them are shaken when Emily Wyant, through the Rocky Mountain News, comes forward to refute the myth of Cassie’s martyrdom—the only. In fact, while Cassie Bernal's mother, Misty, makes the rounds of national media (20/20, The Today Show, Larry King Live), and sales of her book exceed a quarter of a million copies, and Christian groups have embraced the story and elevated it to mythic proportions, the rest of the families suffer in silence watching the circus sideshow. Within six months of the massacre, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office told the media: ”We strongly doubt that conversation ever occurred” between Bernall and the shooter. Interesting! I think this is the first time I hear about that car story, or at least I don't remember it. 9 Cassie Bernall. One of the victims of the Columbine shooting, Cassie Bernall recovered from a troubled youth during which her mother, Misty, believed her to be possessed by Satan, and went. The book, which incorporates comments from Bernall’s. Nason told the group about Bernall. The story of how Cassie Bernall died on the Columbine High School library floor catapulted the 17-year-old with a shy smile to a revered place among the victims of the nation's deadliest school. Brad Bernall, Cassie's father, says, 'We are surprised at Emily's new account. Brad and Misty Bernall talk about their daughter Cassie during a program at Anderson Christian School Friday. The near-mythic status to which Cassie Bernall has been elevated by some trivializes her life and her death. Cassie Bernall, often cited as being shot by Harris after being asked if she believed in God, was actually under a table praying before being brutally murdered. (BP)–The parents of Cassie Bernall have recounted their efforts to achieve accuracy in a book about their teenage daughter who was internationally called. Photos of funerals and graves of the victims who died in. Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day. (KKTV) - On April 20, 1999, a pair of Columbine High School students opened fire on their classmates, killing 12 students and a teacher and injuring more than two dozen before. Use Muck Rack to listen to 074: Fighting a Demon on Mount Everest with Dr. A moment of madness on April 20, 1999 changed the world of Misty and Brad Bernall and their son, Chris. Both supposedly answered 'Yes' and were killed. 78. The book was published by Plough Publishing and released on September 1, 1999. Smith's 1999 release, 'This Is Your Time' Inspiration Faith & Prayer Health & Wellness Entertainment Love & Family. Among the other students was Cassie Bernall, a girl who would become a posthumous legend. Yes. Cassie’s church didn't back down. It was initially reported that one student, Cassie Bernall, was allegedly asked by one of the gunmen if she believed in God. Columbine myth. As a Salon reporter, Dave Cullen exploded myths about the tragic school shooting, now the subject of his new book. While a school shooting can, technically speaking,. So the only character is Cassie Bernall. Cassie grew up with her brother, Chris. 19, 1999, 4:00 a. See more ideas about cassie, columbine, school shootings. All false. Her parents, Misty and Brad Bernall, called her "Bunny Rabbit" and said she loved to go rock climbing in Breckinridge. "I'm not surprised," Schmich replied conceding that Cassie's biography, She Said Yes, is "an. "Myths from Columbine, Part Two - What Did She Really Say?"Rich Merritt. Cassie Bernall was a victim of the Columbine High School shooting who became a martyr figure in the media when rumors began to spread that her murder was a direct result of her unshakable Christian faith. history, at the time. p. com, noted "'key investigators' doubt the widely reported story that 17-year-old. And if it comforts her to believe this, then I don't begrudge her that. Flyleaf, “Cassie” Flyleaf • Interscope • 2007. She was not. Initially, the students reported that one of the killers had asked Cassie if she. LITTLETON, Colo. Cassie Bernall, Columbine High School massacre victim (b. Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold were loners, outcasts or Goths. Cassie Bernall's father recalls an officer informing him: "I'm not supposed to tell you this, but everyone who is alive has been evacuated from the school. The 13 victims in the April 20, 1999, shooting massacre included 12 high school students and a teacher. (Cassie Bernall, a real-life victim in the Columbine High School shooting, was asked whether she believed in God by her killer before he shot her in the head, according to original reports later. Her mom was in her room, when she came across some of. By the. Their world turned upside down -- their daughter and sister, Cassie, was. According to Misty Bernall's book, which has energized Christian youth movements around the world, the killers put a gun to her daughter Cassie's head and asked if she believed in God. Cullen keeps this book factual, without ever being voyeuristic. Cassie Bernall is supported by WikiProject Colorado, our collaboration to improve, create,. LITTLETON, Colo. The Last Words of Littleton Victim Cassie Bernall Test a Survivor's Faith--and Charity By Hanna Rosin Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, October 14, 1999; Page C01. For her funeral yesterday morning, friends of Cassie Bernall had stitched together a video, interspersing their remembrances of the Columbine High School junior with photographs of the young woman. " In 2015, reluctant lewd metaphor, and former Presidential candidate, Rick Santorum repeated the myth at a debate, even though he had sixteen years to fact-check it. Cassie had dabbled in the occult with a bad crowd. One of the most gripping stories to come out of the shooting at. Santorum didn’t mention Bernall by name, but he said, “16 years. In the words of Misty Bernall’s publisher, Chris Zimmerman, “We don’t feel that this discussion . By The Denver Post. When I read She said yes, I couldn't get past how similar Cassie and Eric were before Cassie's life was turned around and she made better decisions. Dylan Klebold Character Analysis. When she said yes, he pulled the trigger. Matthew Taylor by Veterans of Culture Wars and connect with podcast creators. Early eyewitness reports claimed that one of the shooters confronted Bernall and asked if she believed in God. As she grew up, she was under the influence of drugs because of her friends. Cassie Bernall was initially thought to have been killed at Columbine for refusing to renounce God, but. Both supposedly answered 'Yes' and were. m. - Bernall book unveiled - Some won't read it Book goes past teen's last words. She drank, swore, cut herself, and wrote letters to her friend Mona about killing her parents and committing suicide. For several months following her death, Cassie Bernall had been deemed a martyr for proclaiming her faith to Eric Harris, who apparently asked her: "Do you believe in God?" When she said "yes," he killed her instantly. comOn the morning that Columbine High School was ripped apart by bullets and bombs, shot and planted by its own students, two cults were born. Se informó que a Bernall le habían preguntado si creía o no en Dios, y ella dijo "Sí", antes. Granillo, school. Cassie was a disturbed child, and herself harbored fantasies of violence, murder, and deviant behavior. Britain. Cassie René Bernall (November 6, 1981 – April 20, 1999) was an American student who was killed in the Columbine High School massacre, where 11 more students and a teacher were killed by Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, who then committed suicide. Because of the persistence of the Bernall myth, I decided to wait for verification of the new rumors. The truth hasn't slowed the fervent effort to make Cassie a modern-day Joan of Arc, however. Chris Bernall, brother of Columbine high school shooting victim Cassie Bernall, center top, hugs Rhonda Erdman of Morrison during the Columbine two-year anniversary at Clement Park on Friday. Columbine. The last part was true. She Said Yes leapt onto the New York Times best-seller list in its first week. t. The Cassie Bernall story may sound like a parent's dream, but it would be risky think forcing kids into church is a cure-all. S. The book reached No. Thu Dec 24, 2015 10:55 pm. What are the biggest Columbine myths? Jocks, minorities or Christians were targeted. Conflicted about whether or not to come forward with the truth after the story of Cassie’s valiant martyrdom “mushroomed,” Wyant eventually decided to tell her story to the Rocky Mountain News. There would have been intense motivation to discredit the story and no one would be offering excuses for believing the myth in spite of decisive evidence against it. Myth #6: Cassie Bernall was martyred for her faith in God. ” Michael W. Cassie Bernall is known as the student who professed her faith shortly. There are 255 days remaining until the end of this year. Today’s students are still living in the aftermath. She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall is a memoir by Misty Bernall about the life of her daughter Cassie Bernall who was killed during the Columbine High School massacre on April 20, 1999. The passages covering Patrick Ireland's ordeal and Dylan's funeral were riveting and moving. Cassie's martyr myth also inspired songs by contemporary Christian artists Michael W. So no, I don't think she died instantly. In those first, frenzied minutes, myths about Harris and Klebold began to form -- and flash around the world. " "A group called the Trench Coat Mafia orchestrated the event. Their goal was simple: to blow up their school, Oklahoma City-style, and to leave "a lasting impression on the world. Reality . more important than man’s, we shouldn’t give the world new reasons to say we just believe in myths and create them ourselves when we need one. As she grew up, she was under the influence of drugs because of her friends. Daniel Mauser's casket and grave. Columbine was intended primarily as a school shooting. Rachel Scott and Nick Baumgart on prom night, 1999. The church is going to stick to the martyr story. '" Wyant said Emily was torn for months over the escalating myth, and her parents tried to caution her against bearing the entire weight of a potential backlash. Cassie Bernall's funeral. And she washed a heap of. Bree Pasquale pg. As the Columbine massacre was still unfolding, student witnesses erroneously identified the shooters as members of the Trench Coat Mafia (TCM, for short) and described them as “Goth” and “obsessed. The myth started due to a misunderstanding of the circumstances surrounding the attacks. She drank, swore, cut herself, and wrote letters to her friend Mona about killing her parents and committing suicide. Her mom was in her room, when she came across some of. Their names were Steve Curnow and Cassie Bernall. Accordingly, I suspect history will ultimately favor the Bernall myth over the Schnurr facts: Believers are "going to stick to the martyr story," as the Bernalls' pastor told the Washington Post. In letters she. Aug. The story became an inspiration for Christian youths. Bree Pasquale continued with her explaination by stating once Eric Harris had walked around to the south side of the table, he then slapped the table. (BP)--Cassie Bernall began slipping away from her parents’ Christian values around age 12. People come from everything and people come from nothing; people come from all walks of life. Cassie's mother, Misty Bernall, has written a bestselling book about her daughter's life, tracing Cassie's path from troubled wild. It’s hard and scary, but totally worth it. As I pick up the book “She Said Yes” by Misty Bernall, I begin to read how Cassie's parents had mixed feelings regarding the arrival of their baby girl. Officials learned that three of the four guns used in the massacre at Columbine were bought by Dylan's friend, Robyn Anderson, shortly after her 18th birthday. 6, 2017, pp. National media picked up the story;I reported most of the big myths at one time or another: the killers targeting jocks and minorities, the role of the Trench Coat Mafia, Christian martyr Cassie Bernall professing her belief in God. As such, Mao's power in his party and in his country. A few weeks later, another publication broke the news. The Life And Death Of Cassie Bernall. The risk of that contradiction is the myth of common ground, which I don’t believe in. Web. She answered, “Yes, I believe in God. Feb 28, 2019 - Explore Project Musicology's board "Cassie Bernall" on Pinterest. Two of the victims of the Columbine massacre, Cassie Bernall and Rachel Scott, reportedly were asked by the gunmen if they believed in God. On the morning of April 20, 1999, 17-year-old Cassie Bernall was in the Columbine High School library when Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold walked through. ”1 Their opprobrious remarks remind me. 10 - Misty Bernall went ahead and bought the bedroom set Cassie had wanted, but she can't yet change the covers her girl snuggled into the night before she was killed. She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall (She Said Yes) is the story of seventeen-year-old Cassie Bernall, a victim of the Columbine High School shooting that also claimed twelve other lives. Steven Robert Curnow was a victim in the Columbine High School shooting on April 20, 1999. She did drugs and she smoked. The English edition of her. My only thoughts on that are that maybe Dylan couldn't kill a good friend so personally, face to face at. The 'after' story is composed of eight major sub-stories, focused on individuals who played a key role in the aftermath of the attack, including Columbine Principal Frank DeAngelis,. Hey, u/rememberthename_!Thank you for your submission to r/Columbine!For now, your post is awaiting approval and will be reviewed by our moderator team as soon as possible! In the mean time, please check out our Rules section as well as our Resources pages!. When she. The memory was freshest then and he'd had no time to be exposed to the Cassie Bernall myth. In fact, while Cassie Bernal's mother, Misty, makes the rounds of national media (20/20, The Today Show, Larry King Live), and sales of her book exceed a quarter of a million copies, and Christian groups have embraced the story and elevated it to mythic proportions, the rest of the families suffer in silence watching the circus sideshow. Sept. Trending on ATI. Editor’s Note: This obituary was originally published on April 23, 1999. She did drugs and she smoked. e. I re-debunked that old chestnut. We talk about a variety of things related to the Christianity Today podcast "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill". " In 2015, reluctant lewd metaphor, and former Presidential candidate, Rick Santorum repeated the myth at a debate, even though he had sixteen years to fact. Friends and family of the victim of the Columbine High School massacre signed the. Cullen even provides an insight about Wayne Harris that I consider crucial but hadn't read elsewhere: Wayne was not permissive with Eric, nor in denial of his issues, but he wanted. I think she really did say yes. Craig Scott. April 20, 1999: Facts & Myths About This Day. Have never seen 97% of these photos. Cassie will always say yes? Given the right time, the right circumstances, and human nature - yes, she probably always will. Christopher Bernall, who will be a sophomore this fall, has chosen to attend a private school instead. In the immediate aftermath of the Columbine High School massacre, a modern myth was born. Some described them as. The parents of Cassie Bernall, a student who was killed at Columbine High School in 1999, have settled for an. Check Out. Rachel did break out of high school classism and showed kindness and compassion to all. This of course occurred during the April 1999 tragedy at Columbine High School in Littleton. The myth of Christian martyrdom and persecution needs to be corrected, because it has left us with a dangerous legacy that poisons the well of public discourse. The Christian inspirational national bestseller that Publishers Weekly called intense and fascinating about the life of Cassie Bernall, a seventeen-year-old. The Myth of Hitler’s Pope is a counter. Brian Rohrbough, father of Danny Rohrbough, abandons hope, but Misty Bernall —who has been reunited with her son, Chris, but still has no sign of her daughter Cassie —holds out hope. When Eric shot Cassie Bernall, the recoil caused the butt of the gun to smash into his nose. ) The false Bernall story did go worldwide in the months after Columbine and Bernall’s mother wrote the. " The families of John Tomlin and Daniel Mauser were asked for dental records and what their child had been wearing; I think Tom Mauser said it was "the first clue" that Daniel wasn't coming. Since April 20, 1999 over 200 people have died in school shootings (Hogg). The Myth of Cassie Bernall. When I tell you this thing affected the entire community. On the morning of April 20, 1999, 17-year-old Cassie Bernall was in the Columbine High School library when Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold walked through. | UPDATED: April 20, 2019 at 11:51 a. A 17-year old junior who had dabbled in witchcraft and drugs had turned her life around two years before she was killed. 1678 | |PUBLISHED: April 23, 1999 at 12:00 a. The press plans a printing of 100,000 copies, and expects it to be a hit. She was reported to have answered "yes". Cassie Bernall and mom Misty. Adding to the confusion over what was and was not said that day is that the words spoken by Schnur, who survived her wounds, were initially attributed to Cassie Bernall, who was killed in the library. Sue is, in comparison, lucky that Dylan got labeled the depressed follower because she can still mourn and love who Dylan was before April 20th. A few people have said that while they probably didn't know each other, Cassie Bernall ran with the same crowd as Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold. "Cassie died a martyr's death. In the wake of Cassie’s death, he urges local teens to join youth group and get involved in their church, and struggles with his daughter’s loss much more visibly than his wife, Misty. Smith's 1999 release, 'This Is Your Time' Inspiration Faith & Prayer Health & Wellness Entertainment Love & Family. 23, 1999 (yes, 1999), the Denver Post, citing Salon. Eric Harris, 18, and Dylan Klebold, 17, shot and killed twelve students and a teacher, and injured over twenty others. Hanna Rosin did a wonderfully thorough dissection of the rise and fall of the myth in the Washington Post.