“I lost 11 that day” man that cut so deep I couldn’t hold back my tears anymore. No parent will be angry with you sir. You did more for those children than any of those officers ever did.
That part hit hard for me as well. I hope he finds peace within himself and to know this was not his fault. He did what he was supposed to do. Poor guy, my heart breaks for him. :-(
When he said the little girl CRIED OUT, WE’RE IN HERE and the police were nearby and did NOTHING and that psycho going in after the child - that was the most chilling moment for me. Those useless, coward cops need to be behind bars!
I was looking for this comment😢 (that little girl had hope the police officers were actually **willing** to protect them... but instead that cry for help turned into a life sentence for her💔 she was more willing to put her life before that of others than those ARMED, TRAINED, GROWN UP cops were!!💔and she was a fourth grade kid!!!😩💔 -Devastating)
What if i told you theres a single Video that covers both Gun-Control and January-6-Hearing? 'Palins War on Christmas' by 'Some More News' is one of the most impressive videos about those Topics. But I'd bet money not everyone can handle finishing it.
i can’t believe how many people have gone after this teacher and blamed him or ridiculed him for what happened… he is a TEACHER- not a police officer! He was doing the best he could, and nobody could be more shocked and less prepared between the moments of gunfire sounding out and the gunman being in the same room. Please, have some dignity, have some sympathy- just be a human being and pay your respects, the damage is done and the blame rests with the police, the shooter, and the people who refuse to listen to the story that’s been escalating since Columbine. We need change.
Just ignore them, they're almost all trolls looking to upset people. There's nothing more this man could have done. If he was a cop, this whole situation might have turned out differently. But I think Uvalde PD only hires crooks and cowards.
He knows like when he said he didnt have a bullet proof vest on, gun, etc. But hes traumatized. Same with the mom who felt guilt for having her child in school.
Shame? Are you serious? He doesn’t feel shame, we should feel shame. He feels anger because we have all let him and those children down. We better do something now.
@@reneemiss8175 He is guilty only of naivete as he believed that the POLICE are to protect everyone not just the wealthy and powerful. He is not alone. Most do not realize the Police are armed for the planned for POLICE STATE not for the people's needs.
@@thirdeye3152 Since the police don't seem to have an obligation to protect anyone, it appears that we should not be trusting the government to take away our means of self protection. Instead we should concentrate on a safe perimeter, metal detectors and armed personnel inside the school houses, just the way we protect our court houses.
Every teacher no matter what grade refers to their students as “my kids”. Most teachers genuinely care about their students and this is so heartbreaking to hear
This is true. My sister is a High School teacher and when talking about her students she refers to them as "My Kids". She's been teaching in Compton USD for over 15yrs.
“You have a bullet proof vest, I had nothing!” And those children had nothing !!! Every victim coming out and speaking about this hurts even more . Those 911 calls being released is really going to be something to hear …
I feel like this had to be this bad on purpose.....I mean that it is so strange how long the police waited to take this monster out. Over an hour. Why?? How did this kid have so much money to buy these guns?? Why was he allowed to be left alone knowing that he was a menace to other kids, cut himself for pleasure and tortured animals??? I don't trust our government at all. mkutlra and other CIA mind control ops....I am just saying this is suspiciously bad and over top. So MANY variables had to line up perfectly for this to happen the way it did. This is a horrible tragedy! I am sorry I wasn't clear earlier.
@@travisb1757 what does that even mean? Note: not every thought that pops into your head needs to be made public... Pt. 2: maybe if you took a few minutes to ponder on the thought before it left your mouth you'd realize the idiocracy one can conjure up. This isn't about YOU Travis. It's about doing what's right and in the best interest of all the children- AND the villagers that raise them.
@@travisb1757 what? This is sick, nobody deserve this. Those cops tried to pin it on the teachers. They are police, the teachers are there to teach and nurture, people want to give them guns? Lol. Ban assault weapons now, raise the age limit, and actually do a back ground check.
Breaking: It is a crime to posses a bulletproof vest because it is bad for your health especially when you are masked which makes it difficult to breathe.
As a former teacher it hurts when he said I lost 11 because it’s true. You have these students in your room for a year and you love them and watch them grow and it’s the best thing ever, they are your kids your students and your heart the reason you stay late at work and work on weekends so they can grow as a person. My prayers are with the families and this teacher I can’t imagine the pain and heartache he is feeling.
@UCEaODvxY22Ml9oXFdOQurow no it’s not the same but I also think by listening and looking at him that he is dealing with a lot of ptsd and may not understand everything he is saying more like just saying what’s popping up in his head without a filter. He looks so broken that he may not even realize what he is trying to get across without being disrespectful to the families that lost a child.
I can't even imagine what this poor man is going through. As a teacher, I thought to myself "I'd rather die than hear my children being murdered". Hearing him, his pain... I have no words.
How can you not want to give this man a hug? Absolutely horrible. Every student in his classroom killed…There are no words for the enormity of this tragedy
Breaking: It is a crime to posses a bulletproof vest because it is bad for your health especially when you are masked which makes it difficult to breathe.
In a civilized country, this would result in early retirement with a full pension...but this isn't a civilized country as evidenced by the reason we're all here watching this right now.
@@CollinSamatas We can debate about what makes a country civil but let's be honest, the only time we hear about school shootings it's most likely either Boko Haram or in America. How far back does "presently" stretch to? Columbine? For most...hmm modern democracies, let's say...one was enough.
There is no words if the Police chief had not made a poor decision. Most victims would have been saved. He should be recalled. We do not want this leadership mistake again.
One of the most OVERFUNDED police units in the whole state and this is all they could accomplish? Don’t retreat when you take fire. You’re literally the only ones capable of stopping the shooter. You guys with rifles and body armor are standing outside while kids are being fired upon and unarmed civilians were willing to rush in. It’s disgraceful
To me, it makes it abundantly clear that these PDs are purchasing all of the tacticool military equipment to scare civilians into compliance. When there's actually a time to use it, they're afraid to put themselves at risk. The police chief is a disgrace to his town and this country.
Imagine if your house get caught on fire and the fire department standing around outside while you inside being burned alive. Or worst being in car accident and them not trying to free you from the wreckage. From the stories I heard the fire departments and police departments don't have best relationship cause cops think they always above them. Fireman rescue the public too. Not just from fires but from accidents or even if you stuck in the elevator.
I hope these Attorneys the families affected by this go after the Uvalde School District Police. They are here to protect us & serve. Do your job like your suppose to!!
No excuses !!! Teachers aren’t cops… this man should of never had to go through this. He is a hero and my heart hurts so bad for him. My heart hurts for all the children and other teachers who died. I can’t imagine his pain.
played dead while listen to 11 kids being killed right next to him 1 at a time. He may be just a teacher but hes also a man... A coward of a man, not what Id call a hero. If he was a hero he would be dead for attacking the shooter or he woulda saved the day, this clown played dead watching kids get dead for real.
Gun free zones work awesome! Really surprising that active shooters always choose those. Who would've thought! Give Teachers guns, and this is over the moment he steps into the class room, simple as that.
@@spudbencer7179 what like how the active shooter on the 4th of July chose a gun free zones school shooting aren’t the only mass shootings in America and more guns don’t solve anything . Assault rifles are pointless and only cause death and destruction.
“You had a bullet proof vest, I had nothing.” He said he lost all 11 kids. This is gut wrenching. I am so sad when I think of all these babies gunned down by this 18 yr deranged person. Praying the families and survivors. Change these gun laws!!!
Exactly! And what’s even worse (if it could get any worse than trained, armed and with body armor police waiting 1,5 hour to get in) is that 1 of the students from room 111 called 911!! He/she was still alive, even though shot. And if the police had just done their job and went inside, he might’ve been alive… it is so sad to think of the what if’s, because every other scenario has an ending that could’ve been better than this horrible one!
He said " i lost 11 kids😢!" He loves those children so much! A wonderful man😥 a true teacher trying to instruct them how to servive even!! He never left those babies. Shocked he is alive w bleeding out over an hour w gun shot to his lungs😰 he said " i will go to the end of this world ,that they dont die in vain."
everybody will go to the end of the world to see they don't die in vain, but go to the end of the world is not a real action. The argument is what is the real action that needs to be done, and muddying the water with useless, counter-productive "disarm all ordinary USA citizens" as being the action only distracts from actual actions that could work, like the amount of experienced warriors that could have been hired to guard schools with that last $40 Billion dollars we gave away.
@@mikemarks9 Retired military protecting us and our children? That's a sign that America has been defeated from within. No need to worry about Russian or Chinese nuclear weapons. Just wait for the rot in our society to take it's course.
@@mikemarks9 Literally no one has argued to disarm all ordinary US citizens. The arguments have been against AR-15s and if not banning them then making them more difficult for bad people to get.
His recovery is nothing short of a miracle! I mean, this guy took three bullets, including one that punctured a lung. And yet, here he is at home, sitting up, obviously not in pain or on any painkillers. In tip-top shape overall. Simply miraculous! Somebody should contact Guinness about a possible world record recovery. He deserves it.
My breath was just taken away. I felt that pain as a teacher. The pain of loosing your children………..loosing every child in your class and surviving to hear them being killed. It’s really sickening and heartbreaking
I am so sorry for the innocent children that lost their lives. The teachers are heroes. They never abandoned the children. But the police did just that .
How are the teachers "heroes"? They failed to save a single life and one of them left a door unlocked which allowed this massacre to happen. The teachers were "victims" not heroes, and the LEO's are pathetic cowards: just like they were at Parkland and Sandy Hook. This incident further exposes why no one should count on cops. They're just overpaid security guards who will flee when bullets start flying.
@Tiny Princess I am not obligated from keeping a little girl from running into the street, if it is in my power, but I should because it is the right thing to do
@Tiny PrincessYou say that like that makes it any better. The police were armed and capable of saving those lives. But instead they chose to let children die...disgusting
@@7ZurdoOfficial this is what we get, it’s more of get used to it, becoming a cop is not on many people list of a career, I sure wouldn’t want to be a cop!!
This teacher was shot and couldn’t move himself. People just have no compassion. It is easy for people to blame but let’s realize we were NOT there and we don’t know what we would of done. This is so heartbreaking 🙏🙏💔
These cops need to end up behind bars, this is easily the worst tragedy I've ever witnessed. I taught 4th grade for two years 2016-2018 in Socal, these kids looks EXACTLY like my students did. I keep our class picture up in my room and I can't imagine this happening to them.
@Tiny Princess then they don’t need our hard earned money then if they don’t have to protect us🤷🏾♂️ they work for US not the other way around remember that.
I’m sobbing. This is heartbreaking. Bless this man, the children, the angels, the victims, the families, everyone. Nobody should ever have to go through this.
My heart breaks for this teacher ! He did everything he could to protect his students. He did what he was supposed to but that monster made sure he had no chance to save them.He lost 11 kids and 2 friends that day. So sad ! He did more than those officers did to protect them !!!
no he didnt he played dead and let them all get killed right next to him.. He didnt try to attack the shooter or get kids out, he basically saved his own skin and abandoned those kids. Hes a coward and calling out the bigger cowards in badges wont take away from his cowardly choices that day. Everyone was a coward that day, the cops, the shooter and this teacher.
@@Imakebootysclap he was shot multiple times. Please tell me what he could have done at that point to save the lives of the children in the class who were already also shot by the gunman. Get out of here with your ignorance.
An absolutely devastating interview. Doubly devastating when you hear that every child is his room was killed and he survived. A horrible situation leading to survivor's guilt. This man needs lots of help to deal with this.
When they said more 911 calls came in from Mr Reyes classroom, that hurts my heart. That means those children were still alive and waiting to be saved after being shot but instead were just left to die. They could have been saved. They should have been saved. 😓
I was doing Security gig at a Club they had hired 2 police officers and 6 security guards ..guys were fighting outside.. they were just hiding in corner we broke up the fight ..lost my respect to them they're really scared
@@johnnyrodriguez276 I had to fight off a 3 man home invasion hit squad. The only thing the cops cared about was "a smell of MJ" they discovered. They brought the dogs, they had everything to track, even some **Blank** "buttheads'" ski cap he dropped when I fought them off. They only cared about wringing me for money. This is most cops, all over. People need to be accountable for their own protection. I am living witness to the police being nothing but deterrents. The harsh reality of what was going on behind the scenes in the narco unit that facilitated my attack is a much scarier topic that goes beyond this and I don't wish to expound on, but it's very real. Trust nobody but yourself. I don't agree ACAB, but most of em.
I would imagine that the parents knew him well. That is normal when you entrust a teacher with your child. However grief shows up in many ways. The loss of a child can cause some major mental anguish, including anger at the inappropriate time and at the wrong person. Just so many victims, in so many ways. Peace to them all.
This teacher did ALL he could for his students-his children. You did your best Sir... My Deep, deepest condolences goes out to You, and to those precious children's families. So, very sad 😭
I did hear that some officers were ready to go in and were ordered not to. They are also feeling grief, remorse and being called cowards. It's a terrible situation.
Sobbing and having a hard time just watching this. my heart is beating so fast and just hurts for these families. I hear the tremor in his voice yet is still worried about people hating him. Crazy and hope someone can help him get through that guilt. It wasn't his fault! something needs to change!
I think most of us in that situation would have been screaming a lot of expletives, running around and so forth. But not this man. In the face of death he showed the heart of a poet, and chose all of his words carefully with the hope that one day soon he could tell his story. And what a story it was
@@zanewoodward4822 don’t know comment. You’re an idiot. Karma have your name so you better b e careful what you say. You obviously have never been through a traumatic experience.
Absolutely rips my heart out to hear these stories. The only person from the outside, that acted courageously that day, is the mother who ran in the school completely unarmed. I have always backed the blue but this situation… This makes me sick. May all of the survivors find peace, love and light. Stay strong in your faith and know that you all are hero’s. 💕🙏
I'll never back the blue ! . Too many cowards in a uniform ,only interested in a secure income , benefits , and pension , when police are too scared , to do the job , that they trained for , any dangerous or unpredictable situation , then it's time for them to resign , for something more suited , to their level of work ethic / capacity , maybe that of an unarmed, shopping centre , security guard .. Selfish law enforcement , only care about themselves ,and colleagues , they're trained that officer safety , is above all else , including civilian life , at least that's how , a semi militarized force is trained where I live ..
As a former 4th grade teacher that practiced active shooter drills after the Sandy Hook massacre, my heart breaks to see this teacher describing the horrific situation his children and him went through. He literally went through the worse nightmare for any teacher.
As somebody who has not only interned in schools before but also worked at a summer camp for three years. If I were in his position I would probably end my own life. Every time I look at the pictures of those students I can’t help but think of my old students or campers and then I to myself “that could’ve been one of them”.
This is absolutely gut wrenching and heartbreaking to hear from him. Just an absolutely horrific event. Those officers should have done more than they did.
@Lucas Blanchard Since the police don't seem to have an obligation to protect anyone, it appears that we should not be trusting the government to take away our means of self protection. Instead we should concentrate on a safe perimeter, metal detectors and armed personnel inside the school houses, just the way we protect our court houses. And teachers, you have a right to self defense since the proper defensive measures to protect you and your priceless tiny treasures entrusted to you have not yet been installed.
It’s not his fault, hopefully he can come to terms with himself that he did everything he could; risking his own life. I’m hoping the parents aren’t upset at him, they must be going through the stages of grief and it’s possible for them to blame the teacher; but I’m sure they’d understand, with time, he didn’t have the resources to protect all 11 angels.
Grieving parents can be cruel sometimes. They want to unleash their anger and frustration at someone, and if that person is dead (the killer), then they turn to the person responsible for their kid’s welfare. It’s not his fault, he was a victim too ):
No teacher could’ve been prepared for that situation and we shouldn’t have to! It’s just like he said, no matter the trainings you go through, nothing would’ve prepared you. My heart breaks hearing him talk about losing his 11 kids and having them go under their desks like sitting ducks. That’s heartbreaking. He did everything he could and shouldn’t be blamed or ridiculed. The police failed these teachers snd children. Failed the school and community. Changes have to be made!
Little girl riskes her life to call put to the cops THAT LEFT after receiving gunfire , gets heard by the shooter then died . Her life and efforts ended In vain because the coward cops LEFT her !!!!
The police should have those children's lives on their conscience. That poor gentleman going through that, and those poor children asking for help and their prayers not answered, their deaths COULD and SHOULD of been saved and the 2 teachers and the wounding of the male teacher. The police let them all down. Shame on them.
The blood is on their hands as much as the shooter's. They could've saved lives that day. They arrived fairly early. The gunshots were still ringing out as officers entered the building and approached the classroom before immediately fleeing down the hall. Every child and teacher dead, family shattered, parent and staff member detained and threatened with a taser when they tried to go in because the cops refused to do something, and the survivor, Mr. Reyes, shouldering this grief that will follow him for the rest of his life-that's on their heads. The shooter is dead, so the only ones left to blame at this point are the police. I want to believe the guilt of their failure will rot them from the inside-out, but you have to be rotten to allow such a tragedy to persist in the first place.
I could never be a parent of one of these dead child and NOT plot my revenge. No way I’d let this go. I’m taking blue lives down with me. That’s a true parent.
@Tiny Princess wow that’s interesting because when you google that the first things that come up is exactly what it means lol. “The first “police badges” were the coat of arms worn by knights. The coat of arms identified the knight and his allegiance to justice, chivalry, and his royal leaders by on his shield. Police Officers swear to protect and serve, the same as knights from the medieval era were often sworn in and asked to “Protect the weak, defenseless, helpless, and fight for the general welfare of all.” Before any officer takes the Law Enforcement Oath of Honor, it is important he or she understands what it means. An oath is a solemn pledge someone makes when they sincerely intend to do what they say: Honor... means that one's word is given as a guarantee. Betray... is defined as breaking faith with the public trust. Badge... is the symbol of your office. Integrity... is being the same person in both private and public life. Character... means the qualities that distinguish an individual. Public Trust... is a charge of duty imposed in faith toward those you serve. Courage... is having the strength to withstand unethical pressure, fear or danger. Accountability... means that you are answerable and responsible to your oath of office. Community... is the jurisdiction and citizens served.” By the way that’s from a police website it’s the first one on google to show up when you look up that phrase. That took me less than five seconds so do you mind explaining to me what you think it means? With sources please
@@conceptcs from the sounds of it, I did more (being out of state and blissfully unaware) than the police. At one point they called for the kids to shout for help BEFORE they killed the shooter. At least 1 girl died because of police intervention. Plus with them changing the story and suspicious audio being released, I wouldn't be surprised if they shot a student. Regardless I put 0 kids in danger. The cops put everyone in danger with their incompetence and idiotic natuer.
That's deep he lost his 11 kids 😢 As a teacher those children become a big part of you, and it's sad that he feels guilt for not being able to protect them.
What if i told you theres a single Video that covers Gun-Control Aaaand January-6-Hearing? 'Palins War on Christmas' by 'Some More News' is one of the most impressive videos about those Topics.
You sir have NOTHING to be sorry about. You’re a teacher, employed to PROTECT their education. They’re police, employed to PROTECT your life and the lives of all those children. You DID your job. They FAILED!
@@Metallkopf86 Simple stupid, you mean. Teachers need assault rifles to compete. So your simple logic is that teachers should all carry assault rifles? Get real.
As a 20 year veteran of Armed Forces, I know i signed up to protect and defend the constitution of the USA. Law Enforcement to protect and serve, and know full well you might have to give your own life one day to do so. This is a bunch of cowards who did not uphold their oath. Who did not put that oath before their own personal safety. Soldiers gave their lives to protect people of the USA that weren't in immediate danger. Think about it, these police won't do the same for people who are in immediate danger. And Children for God's sakes. And at the most innocent ages! Grown men scared to do the job they signed up to do to save children. Its sad, disgusting, disgrace to anyone who has ever served either military or law enforcement. Theres people in it for a check, and there's people out there trying to save lives.
A whole mom went in there and escaped from police and she saved her kids That’s the kind of person we need on the force not these losers who won’t even go in
My heart broke again and again but when he asked for forgiveness for not being able to save those babies. My heart could not take it anymore, Mr. Reyes you did everything and more than you possibly could’ve done. I know in those moments you spent with those children that you loved and supported them as if they were your own flesh and blood. You are an incredible human being and I wanted to Thank you personally for loving those babies no matter what.
This is just a big example of how officer safety is more important than anyone else’s safety including our children. I’m 50 years old and this is the worst case of cowardice I’ve ever seen by law-enforcement
I cannot imagine how thankful the parents who picked up their child, from graduation ceremony felt. After hearing every single one of their child classmates had passed, absolutely horrific.
In another video they were shot at when they first got there and 2 of them were grazed with a few bullets. I don't know if they were actually shot at or if it was stray bullets but it does show them ducking and then running down the hall. But once their were shot at they should have rushed In to that room guns in hand and shot the shooter.
He’s being Honest, this guy will carry this until the day he dies. He’s traumatized feels responsible, I believe he would have given his life for the kids 100%. You can tell he was afraid but was willing to go all the way for the kids.
It won't. Why? Because not enough of you understand what we are dealing with. This was planned and those police were told to stand down so that this AR 15 shooting mentally ill person could do as much damage as possible! They only care about taking those guns away from you and I and nothing else. Ask yourself why hasn't Anything been done about these shootings? It's attack our 2nd amendment or nothing! Why? You understand what kind of evil kills random children? But there's young men out there who have no problem doing it and do it! .... Make me understand that! But no one seems to care! ...why?
@theo armed yourself and protect yourself and everybody thats around you. Thats the solution. Laws or no laws, you are on your own when it happens. The only thing you can do is fight back even while you're shot and going down as long as their is breath in you, you can defend. He purchased the guns legally
This brought me to tears man. I’m a Dad and this Teacher was a father to his eleven Students who all were murdered. How can he or those Parents overcome such horror. I don’t even know what to say🙏🏾
This is HORRIFIC! Absolutely nothing anyone should have to live or die through. I’m so hurt, sad, angry……. IF YOU HAVE POWER AND YOU DON’T DO SOMETHING TO STOP THIS YOU HAVE YOUNG BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS TOO! Changes are needed yesterday! No more!!! Why didn’t police help them? This is unbearable. Unimaginable. This poor teacher has to live with this for the rest of his life.
imagine you are a police officer who was weak enough to retreat and obey to orders to stand down... how can they live with themselves the rest of their lives? Those children's lives are at the top of the chain of command for "F your stand down orders, I'm armed and I'm going in." Research how many other school shooters police were ordered to stand down at, like all of them.
@@cloudsmith7803 💯% what the world now sees. These cops are an embarrassment and completely incompetent. Cowards!!! We are all disgusted with them all. They let these children and teachers fend for themselves while they were wearing bulletproof vests and machine guns and the terrified students begging cops for help and calling 911. Cops thought it was more fun to harass parents outside the school and even pepper spray them! Some cops pulled their own kids out of that same school but let the rest die. DISGUSTING!!! WHAT BRAVERY?!
YES FINALLY SOMEONE WITH A BRAIN! I really hope the senators pass an assault weapon ban, or at least DO SOMETHING. The reason why the US has continuous shootings is because idiots like Mitch McConnell keep on preventing these changes simply because they want power, and really don’t care about the safety of the US. All they want is just power, which is why the US Government is designed horribly
Two weeks later I’m still at a lose for the right words. My heart feels completely broken for the innocent children, your teachers that stood by their students. I’ll never understand why law enforcement waiting so long? They had their weapons and bulletproof vest. The parents were willing to putting their lives on the line to Save the children. The students and teachers didn’t have any protection. They didn’t stand a chance. I can’t begin to comprehend what the parents and families are going through. Not to mention the surviving children. All their lives are changing for every. Everyday I say my prayers I say a prayer for the Community of Uvalde.
Crying so hard watching this .. this is the saddest account of trauma I’ve ever heard. Unimaginable… he’s the only hero from that day in my book ... I don’t know how but I hope he can one day find peace... as with all the families suffering this horrific loss .. Absolutely disgusting those cops are not all locked up.
My heart aches for Arnulfo, the parents, everyone else close to those who died or were wounded... Prayers for you all. Please be loving and gentle with one another while you grieve.
I am with you Mr. Reyes. 😭😭😭 you are a hero even though your babies lost their lives. Thank you for speaking and letting us know the laws have to change and there is no way to prepare for this.
As a teacher, having to do ALICE trainings to prepare for this kind of event, there is still the randomness of where the shooter first gets in the building. If a teacher is lucky enough to be at the far end of the building, they MAY be able to barricade or evacuate but there’s no guarantee it will be in time. If you are unlucky, and the shooter gets into your room, there is not much hope. This teacher did the VERY BEST HE COULD! Bless his heart and of course, the children, the families and everyone else who is suffering through this tragedy.
Mr. Reyes I am praying for you. This was not your fault! Absolutely not your fault! Not your fault! Please focus on yourself and do whatever you need to do to heal from your wounds. You have endured enough. Thank you for sharing your story.
Wait… people are hating on this man!? The only hate anyone should get is the incompetence of the whole police “force” on the scene. They let the shooter take more lives because they were too scared to take out the threat.
@@desertsmeagol7073 oh there are plenty hating on him. A ton on social media and comments right here on TH-cam from keyboard warriors who want to deflect the blame away from the police and gun laws. They're framing it as a situation where the teacher didn't do enough and the kids dying are his responsibility because he should have died protecting them but he's alive and they're dead.
@Tiny Princess can you like, stop talking? Please. Just close out of your device and stop touching that keyboard. Your ignorance is very overwhelming. My cousin, Arnulfo, should not have had to try and defend himself along with his students while there were plenty of police there to help out the situation. I have no idea where you're trying to go with this, but clearly it's no where intelligent.
@Tiny Princess It's the way you word everything by saying "it is not the job of the police to protect citizens from harm" when they clearly should be. It sounds as if you are defending them versus my cousin, who has nothing to defend himself with. Seems very cowardly to me on the police's part, no excuses. I am well-aware the police don't owe a duty of protection, thank you. But then again, why are we so contempt with that? If doctors vow to save their patient's life to the best of their abilities, then cops should vow to protect and serve people as much as they possibly can.
The pain in this mans voice is so clearly felt, and horrific. I am so sorry that you, Mr. Reyes had to endure this, and I am so sorry that those sweet, innocent children were murdered. I know it means nothing, but my heart goes out to you and to everyone involved in this horrific incident.
Don't you find it strange he refers to a script on his lap? Don't you find it strange he was shot in the lung with an AR and he's sitting up a week later with no sign of lung trauma.
So heartbreaking! Terrified kids waiting for cops to help and nothing. They took way too long. Hearing all the stories is so hard. So sad for all the parents and the kids that will forever be traumatized from that day. Change is needed!
Just think if the school was hardened (metal detectors, security checkpoints, etc), that gunmen would have never made it inside. Hopefully this incident will inspire people to do the right thing, and make it harder to get into a school like that. So sad!
@@sysoptech and with that, we also need stricter gun laws to make it harder to own a gun, ban lethal weapons like the AR, and make it accessible for resources in mental health because this is a gun problem and people problem.
@@animecookies8784 I disagree with stricter gun laws, or banning guns. I've studied this for about 25 years, and one of the biggest fallacies that is projected is "banning weapons like the AR". There was a ban from 1994-2004, and although studies have proven that the ban's effectiveness was inconclusive, the fact that the bayonet lug was so "dangerous" that it had to be banned, shows just how little people know about firearms. A Ruger Mini-14 is functionally the same exact weapon as the AR15, and you would instantly see a wooden stock and think it's just a hunting rifle, but it takes the exact same cartridge, same magazine, and has the same "semi-auto" ability. The Ruger Mini 14 was not banned during the AWB 94-04. I'm not convinced at all on your first two points at all. The third point has a valid point, and I agree that giving options to people to access mental health would help.
@@sysoptech all the metal detectors or security won't protect kids lining up to get into the school, playing outside during recess or do u suggest keeping kids inside like prisoners so sick people can buy guns at 18
As a teacher, I've personally met and sat through seminars with many active shooter experts. We are all sitting ducks in schools and none of those experts felt that arming teachers would prevent shootings, it would only increase the likelihood of a shooter/hostage situation by a student in the building. We've have 280 school shooting since 2009. The next closest is Mexico with 9. Only someone with a truly corrupt heart would still think that our gun situation is acceptable. Things MUST change.
Take the guns away, and we'll have class bombings. Nail bombs. Cars running bus kids over. Mental health needs to change. Treat them, don't let them have access to weapons, or put them away.
If teachers were given Gun safety lessons and could conceal carry it would help. Most schools are run by liberals so of course they would tell everyone it wouldn’t be a deterrent, but the gangs, mentally ill, would get the message if they knew. Schools open door policies is ridiculous. If any administration cared they’d have barriers in place, alarms and metal detectors. Even having 1 armed officer on staff would help. Banning guns won’t stop people from buying them illegally on the streets. That’s rainbow and unicorn thinking, because guns will never go away. If teachers are armed that would be a great deterrent because most school shooters are cowards and knowing they might die before they can succeed in killing would give them something to think about. Active shooters normally don’t attack places where most people are armed!!
The shooter was 18 and not a terrorist.. An hour could saved those students in the hospital. So heartbreaking.. Thank you so much Sir..as a teacher I really felt your pain.
Which makes perfect sense if you think about it. If he knows he hasn’t shot them yet, why would they be dead. Just like the teacher said, playing dead didn’t help, it only lined them up like ducks.
i simply cannot imagine the pain… of losing all of the children present in your class. anyone who blames this teacher is clearly either not thinking straight or just plain evil. this man did everything he could’ve to keep his kids safe aside from getting himself killed too, which clearly wouldn’t have accomplished anything. we should be thanking him for being brave enough to step forward and share his story.
This is so hard to listen to. But so important. We can only imagine the horrors but knowing first hand thru a victim is so much more impactful. Hoping you didn’t hear your babies get shot! Only to lose them all! The worst type of tragedy.
@@ShredderTainment yeah, so long as it is someone else's children at risk, those sweet, sweet campaign donations talk louder than any family or teacher's grief.
This is so terribly sad. My heart goes out to this teacher. How can anyone blame him, he was a victim himself. I hope he gets the counseling he needs, I'm sure he's going through a range of emotions and anguish. I'm praying for him, the babies, the teachers and all the families. 😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤
So sorry for your and the families loss Mr. Reyes. Thank you so much for telling your story. It's so important for understanding how things unfolded. I'll be thinking of you from New Hampshire.
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“I lost 11 that day” man that cut so deep I couldn’t hold back my tears anymore. No parent will be angry with you sir. You did more for those children than any of those officers ever did.
Heck yes 😭😭😭
My heart aches badly for him 😞
That part hit hard for me as well. I hope he finds peace within himself and to know this was not his fault. He did what he was supposed to do. Poor guy, my heart breaks for him. :-(
Bless your loving godly heart.
😭😭😭😭
When he said the little girl CRIED OUT, WE’RE IN HERE and the police were nearby and did NOTHING and that psycho going in after the child - that was the most chilling moment for me. Those useless, coward cops need to be behind bars!
I was looking for this comment😢 (that little girl had hope the police officers were actually **willing** to protect them... but instead that cry for help turned into a life sentence for her💔 she was more willing to put her life before that of others than those ARMED, TRAINED, GROWN UP cops were!!💔and she was a fourth grade kid!!!😩💔 -Devastating)
@@alinitaaa. yeah sad 😢
My heart broke into pieces.
YES THOSE ARE HORRIFIC FACTS.
What if i told you theres a single Video that covers both Gun-Control and January-6-Hearing?
'Palins War on Christmas' by 'Some More News' is one of the most impressive videos about those Topics.
But I'd bet money not everyone can handle finishing it.
“I tried my best, please don’t be angry with me” I am disgusted by the guilt this man feels. Nothing was his fault. He deserves better.
Ik 🙁
i can’t believe how many people have gone after this teacher and blamed him or ridiculed him for what happened… he is a TEACHER- not a police officer! He was doing the best he could, and nobody could be more shocked and less prepared between the moments of gunfire sounding out and the gunman being in the same room. Please, have some dignity, have some sympathy- just be a human being and pay your respects, the damage is done and the blame rests with the police, the shooter, and the people who refuse to listen to the story that’s been escalating since Columbine. We need change.
Well said 👏 👏👏👏👏
Just ignore them, they're almost all trolls looking to upset people. There's nothing more this man could have done. If he was a cop, this whole situation might have turned out differently. But I think Uvalde PD only hires crooks and cowards.
I can't believe it either
Well said.
@@gusgarza6529 thanks
The guilt this man feels is heartbreaking. Doubt he will see this, but it is not your fault!! You did your job, other people didn’t.
He knows like when he said he didnt have a bullet proof vest on, gun, etc. But hes traumatized. Same with the mom who felt guilt for having her child in school.
Shame? Are you serious? He doesn’t feel shame, we should feel shame. He feels anger because we have all let him and those children down. We better do something now.
@@reneemiss8175 He is guilty only of naivete as he believed that the POLICE are to protect everyone not just the wealthy and powerful. He is not alone. Most do not realize the Police are armed for the planned for POLICE STATE not for the people's needs.
@@thirdeye3152
Since the police don't seem to have an obligation to protect anyone, it appears that we should not be trusting the government to take away our means of self protection.
Instead we should concentrate on a safe perimeter, metal detectors and armed personnel inside the school houses, just the way we protect our court houses.
@@vernonfrance2974 at what cost?
Every teacher no matter what grade refers to their students as “my kids”. Most teachers genuinely care about their students and this is so heartbreaking to hear
This is true. My sister is a High School teacher and when talking about her students she refers to them as "My Kids". She's been teaching in Compton USD for over 15yrs.
Fake news psy0p. Don't be a dumdum, Valeria
“You have a bullet proof vest, I had nothing!” And those children had nothing !!! Every victim coming out and speaking about this hurts even more . Those 911 calls being released is really going to be something to hear …
I feel like this had to be this bad on purpose.....I mean that it is so strange how long the police waited to take this monster out. Over an hour. Why?? How did this kid have so much money to buy these guns?? Why was he allowed to be left alone knowing that he was a menace to other kids, cut himself for pleasure and tortured animals??? I don't trust our government at all. mkutlra and other CIA mind control ops....I am just saying this is suspiciously bad and over top. So MANY variables had to line up perfectly for this to happen the way it did. This is a horrible tragedy! I am sorry I wasn't clear earlier.
@@travisb1757 what does that even mean?
Note: not every thought that pops into your head needs to be made public... Pt. 2: maybe if you took a few minutes to ponder on the thought before it left your mouth you'd realize the idiocracy one can conjure up.
This isn't about YOU Travis. It's about doing what's right and in the best interest of all the children- AND the villagers that raise them.
@@travisb1757 what? This is sick, nobody deserve this. Those cops tried to pin it on the teachers. They are police, the teachers are there to teach and nurture, people want to give them guns? Lol. Ban assault weapons now, raise the age limit, and actually do a back ground check.
Breaking: It is a crime to posses a bulletproof vest because it is bad for your health especially when you are masked which makes it difficult to breathe.
@@AMC-eq3jr yeeeeeah, so not sure what you're trying to stir up. It seems like you ARE part of the problem. 🍼🤬
As a former teacher it hurts when he said I lost 11 because it’s true. You have these students in your room for a year and you love them and watch them grow and it’s the best thing ever, they are your kids your students and your heart the reason you stay late at work and work on weekends so they can grow as a person. My prayers are with the families and this teacher I can’t imagine the pain and heartache he is feeling.
I heard him and I started to cry. I’d like to give him a hug
@@Peachtreedishes yes me too
@@aliciacaley599 😊😊
@UCEaODvxY22Ml9oXFdOQurow no it’s not the same but I also think by listening and looking at him that he is dealing with a lot of ptsd and may not understand everything he is saying more like just saying what’s popping up in his head without a filter. He looks so broken that he may not even realize what he is trying to get across without being disrespectful to the families that lost a child.
Agree. I can't imagine.
I can't even imagine what this poor man is going through. As a teacher, I thought to myself "I'd rather die than hear my children being murdered". Hearing him, his pain... I have no words.
GIVE YOUR LIFE TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
fake story. Real fable!
How can you not want to give this man a hug? Absolutely horrible. Every student in his classroom killed…There are no words for the enormity of this tragedy
Breaking: It is a crime to posses a bulletproof vest because it is bad for your health especially when you are masked which makes it difficult to breathe.
In a civilized country, this would result in early retirement with a full pension...but this isn't a civilized country as evidenced by the reason we're all here watching this right now.
@@generalmartok3990 It's not that America isn't civilized, it's that it is presently troubled
@@CollinSamatas We can debate about what makes a country civil but let's be honest, the only time we hear about school shootings it's most likely either Boko Haram or in America. How far back does "presently" stretch to? Columbine? For most...hmm modern democracies, let's say...one was enough.
There is no words if the Police chief had not made a poor decision. Most victims would have been saved. He should be recalled. We do not want this leadership mistake again.
One of the most OVERFUNDED police units in the whole state and this is all they could accomplish? Don’t retreat when you take fire. You’re literally the only ones capable of stopping the shooter. You guys with rifles and body armor are standing outside while kids are being fired upon and unarmed civilians were willing to rush in. It’s disgraceful
They waited so long to go in and we're so quick to try to use it to ban AR15s you think they did it on purpose...
To me, it makes it abundantly clear that these PDs are purchasing all of the tacticool military equipment to scare civilians into compliance. When there's actually a time to use it, they're afraid to put themselves at risk.
The police chief is a disgrace to his town and this country.
All that money taken from the Uvalde community 😡Training, equipment, SWAT gear . . . FOR WHAT??
Imagine if your house get caught on fire and the fire department standing around outside while you inside being burned alive. Or worst being in car accident and them not trying to free you from the wreckage.
From the stories I heard the fire departments and police departments don't have best relationship cause cops think they always above them. Fireman rescue the public too. Not just from fires but from accidents or even if you stuck in the elevator.
I hope these Attorneys the families affected by this go after the Uvalde School District Police. They are here to protect us & serve. Do your job like your suppose to!!
One of the kids stated "Officer, officer were in here, were in here!" Breaks my heart no one came to help when they needed it.
No excuses !!! Teachers aren’t cops… this man should of never had to go through this. He is a hero and my heart hurts so bad for him. My heart hurts for all the children and other teachers who died. I can’t imagine his pain.
Those police officers deserve the nightmares this guy will have to live with the rest of this life. Not a hero among them
ABSOLUTELY THEY HAD BULLETPROOF VEST THOSE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS HAD ABSOLUTELY NOTHING SICK TO MY STOMACH
played dead while listen to 11 kids being killed right next to him 1 at a time. He may be just a teacher but hes also a man... A coward of a man, not what Id call a hero. If he was a hero he would be dead for attacking the shooter or he woulda saved the day, this clown played dead watching kids get dead for real.
Gun free zones work awesome! Really surprising that active shooters always choose those. Who would've thought!
Give Teachers guns, and this is over the moment he steps into the class room, simple as that.
@@spudbencer7179 what like how the active shooter on the 4th of July chose a gun free zones school shooting aren’t the only mass shootings in America and more guns don’t solve anything . Assault rifles are pointless and only cause death and destruction.
“You had a bullet proof vest, I had nothing.” He said he lost all 11 kids. This is gut wrenching. I am so sad when I think of all these babies gunned down by this 18 yr deranged person. Praying the families and survivors. Change these gun laws!!!
im pro second amendment but im ok with changing the age u can buy
When have you known a killer to follow gun laws??
Put Jesus back in schools.
@@sophiewallace8662 uh, you do know this guy bought his guns legally? 77% of mass shooters buy their gun(s) legally. Buffalo is another example too.
@@ponykazy3725 what's your point? He committed numerous murders. He didn't do that legally....I don't have to know HIM to know that.
Exactly! And what’s even worse (if it could get any worse than trained, armed and with body armor police waiting 1,5 hour to get in) is that 1 of the students from room 111 called 911!! He/she was still alive, even though shot. And if the police had just done their job and went inside, he might’ve been alive… it is so sad to think of the what if’s, because every other scenario has an ending that could’ve been better than this horrible one!
When he said “Please don’t be mad at me I tried my best” I broke down!❤️🙏🏽
He said " i lost 11 kids😢!"
He loves those children so much!
A wonderful man😥 a true teacher trying to instruct them how to servive even!! He never left those babies. Shocked he is alive w bleeding out over an hour w gun shot to his lungs😰
he said
" i will go to the end of this world ,that they dont die in vain."
everybody will go to the end of the world to see they don't die in vain, but go to the end of the world is not a real action. The argument is what is the real action that needs to be done, and muddying the water with useless, counter-productive "disarm all ordinary USA citizens" as being the action only distracts from actual actions that could work, like the amount of experienced warriors that could have been hired to guard schools with that last $40 Billion dollars we gave away.
@@mikemarks9 shut up Michael
@@mikemarks9 Retired military protecting us and our children? That's a sign that America has been defeated from within. No need to worry about Russian or Chinese nuclear weapons. Just wait for the rot in our society to take it's course.
@@mikemarks9 Literally no one has argued to disarm all ordinary US citizens. The arguments have been against AR-15s and if not banning them then making them more difficult for bad people to get.
he was helpless..what could ge have done?? heartbreaking
The pain in his words is clearly felt. Praying for healing to him and all in the Uvalde community. Things need to change.
Yes things need to change. The issue is no matter how many gun laws there are criminals will get guns , since when have criminals abided by laws?
@@leehawes8073 he wasn't a criminal and bought the guns legally
His recovery is nothing short of a miracle! I mean, this guy took three bullets, including one that punctured a lung. And yet, here he is at home, sitting up, obviously not in pain or on any painkillers. In tip-top shape overall. Simply miraculous! Somebody should contact Guinness about a possible world record recovery. He deserves it.
@@minority86 how was this gunman NOT a criminal?? Smh.
@@tiffanyg6916 I think they are talking about before the shooting
My breath was just taken away. I felt that pain as a teacher. The pain of loosing your children………..loosing every child in your class and surviving to hear them being killed. It’s really sickening and heartbreaking
I am so sorry for the innocent children that lost their lives. The teachers are heroes. They never abandoned the children. But the police did just that .
How are the teachers "heroes"? They failed to save a single life and one of them left a door unlocked which allowed this massacre to happen. The teachers were "victims" not heroes, and the LEO's are pathetic cowards: just like they were at Parkland and Sandy Hook. This incident further exposes why no one should count on cops. They're just overpaid security guards who will flee when bullets start flying.
All those policemen are COWARDS!!!!!!!!!!! EVERY SINGLE ONE!!!!!!!! They let every single student and teacher die! I hope they know that
@Tiny Princess ur joking right?
@Tiny Princess I am not obligated from keeping a little girl from running into the street, if it is in my power, but I should because it is the right thing to do
@Tiny PrincessYou say that like that makes it any better. The police were armed and capable of saving those lives. But instead they chose to let children die...disgusting
They’re disgusting. That whole police department should be fired
Hanging is a better choice. If you are sworn to defend and protect but can't even protect kids calling out for help then you're a horrible human.
Sent to work the salt mines without boots more like it.
Yup but that isn’t going to happen. I bet they’ll give everyone a medal of valor……. Disgusting.
Who will they hire then ? Not many people want to serve
@@7ZurdoOfficial this is what we get, it’s more of get used to it, becoming a cop is not on many people list of a career, I sure wouldn’t want to be a cop!!
“Some families lost ONE”
“I lost 11 that day”
that hurts so much
This teacher was shot and couldn’t move himself. People just have no compassion. It is easy for people to blame but let’s realize we were NOT there and we don’t know what we would of done. This is so heartbreaking 🙏🙏💔
Hi Mary how you doing.
It's no one fault in this school!!
Where in the replies are ppl blaming him ?
@@90210Kd no where?? wheres ur point in that comment miss
He did more than the police
These cops need to end up behind bars, this is easily the worst tragedy I've ever witnessed. I taught 4th grade for two years 2016-2018 in Socal, these kids looks EXACTLY like my students did. I keep our class picture up in my room and I can't imagine this happening to them.
Cops have qualified immunity and no legal duty to protect anybody.
Normal ppl can't imagine it..
Useless law enforcement just collecting pay check.all that train they get for that one instance and they fail
@Tiny Princess We can see that, because they didn't. Are they picking up paychecks, pd by taxpayers? Thanks.
@Tiny Princess then they don’t need our hard earned money then if they don’t have to protect us🤷🏾♂️ they work for US not the other way around remember that.
I’m sobbing. This is heartbreaking. Bless this man, the children, the angels, the victims, the families, everyone. Nobody should ever have to go through this.
Amen 😢💔🙏
You cry in movies too.
It's fake. Stop letting them abuse your emotions. You're being used.
LOL, ok, Sam
My heart breaks for this teacher ! He did everything he could to protect his students. He did what he was supposed to but that monster made sure he had no chance to save them.He lost 11 kids and 2 friends that day. So sad ! He did more than those officers did to protect them !!!
Ms. Sherry I feel exactly the same way! Thank you for your kind words! 💕
no he didnt he played dead and let them all get killed right next to him.. He didnt try to attack the shooter or get kids out, he basically saved his own skin and abandoned those kids. Hes a coward and calling out the bigger cowards in badges wont take away from his cowardly choices that day. Everyone was a coward that day, the cops, the shooter and this teacher.
U can’t win a fist fight with a gun silly smh shut up let’s see u stop someone with a gun
@@Imakebootysclap he was shot multiple times. Please tell me what he could have done at that point to save the lives of the children in the class who were already also shot by the gunman. Get out of here with your ignorance.
An absolutely devastating interview. Doubly devastating when you hear that every child is his room was killed and he survived. A horrible situation leading to survivor's guilt. This man needs lots of help to deal with this.
Wait how did he only survive?
@@earlturner5449 the gunman thought he killed the teacher, and turned onto the students.
@@earlturner5449 he played opposum instead of doing something
When they said more 911 calls came in from Mr Reyes classroom, that hurts my heart. That means those children were still alive and waiting to be saved after being shot but instead were just left to die. They could have been saved. They should have been saved. 😓
He called the cops “cowards” because he is right
I was doing Security gig at a Club they had hired 2 police officers and 6 security guards ..guys were fighting outside.. they were just hiding in corner we broke up the fight ..lost my respect to them they're really scared
@@johnnyrodriguez276
That’s depressing
@@johnnyrodriguez276 I had to fight off a 3 man home invasion hit squad. The only thing the cops cared about was "a smell of MJ" they discovered. They brought the dogs, they had everything to track, even some **Blank** "buttheads'" ski cap he dropped when I fought them off. They only cared about wringing me for money. This is most cops, all over. People need to be accountable for their own protection. I am living witness to the police being nothing but deterrents. The harsh reality of what was going on behind the scenes in the narco unit that facilitated my attack is a much scarier topic that goes beyond this and I don't wish to expound on, but it's very real. Trust nobody but yourself. I don't agree ACAB, but most of em.
PS. YT deleted my comment before. WHY>?????
I truly hope no parents could actually be angry with him at all.
how? he is not to blame period.
@@vladaguilar2287 that’s what I said?
I would imagine that the parents knew him well. That is normal when you entrust a teacher with your child. However grief shows up in many ways. The loss of a child can cause some major mental anguish, including anger at the inappropriate time and at the wrong person. Just so many victims, in so many ways. Peace to them all.
they r angry at cops trust me
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This teacher did ALL he could for his students-his children. You did your best Sir... My Deep, deepest condolences goes out to You, and to those precious children's families. So, very sad 😭
You can't see its fake. He's ready a script. He supposed to have been shot in the lung. Do you hear any breathing trauma...
Heartbreaking and what’s worse that the law officers didn’t do their job and many unnecessary casualties. No excuses!
Well isn't this what the left wanted? Defund the police, dismantle the police?
What’s crazy is that the Supreme Court ruled that police have no obligation to help people smh
Stop being a troll
I did hear that some officers were ready to go in and were ordered not to. They are also feeling grief, remorse and being called cowards. It's a terrible situation.
@Tiny Princess Then what's their job? To be otherwise useless?
Sobbing and having a hard time just watching this. my heart is beating so fast and just hurts for these families. I hear the tremor in his voice yet is still worried about people hating him. Crazy and hope someone can help him get through that guilt. It wasn't his fault! something needs to change!
I think most of us in that situation would have been screaming a lot of expletives, running around and so forth. But not this man. In the face of death he showed the heart of a poet, and chose all of his words carefully with the hope that one day soon he could tell his story. And what a story it was
Me too.
You do know it's just a show ?
@@zanewoodward4822 don’t know comment. You’re an idiot. Karma have your name so you better b e careful what you say. You obviously have never been through a traumatic experience.
+a
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Absolutely rips my heart out to hear these stories. The only person from the outside, that acted courageously that day, is the mother who ran in the school completely unarmed. I have always backed the blue but this situation… This makes me sick. May all of the survivors find peace, love and light. Stay strong in your faith and know that you all are hero’s. 💕🙏
I'll never back the blue ! .
Too many cowards in a uniform ,only interested in a secure income , benefits , and pension , when police are too scared , to do the job , that they trained for , any dangerous or unpredictable situation , then it's time for them to resign , for something more suited , to their level of work ethic / capacity , maybe that of an unarmed, shopping centre , security guard ..
Selfish law enforcement , only care about themselves ,and colleagues , they're trained that officer safety , is above all else , including civilian life , at least that's how , a semi militarized force is trained where I live ..
AMEN!
As a former 4th grade teacher that practiced active shooter drills after the Sandy Hook massacre, my heart breaks to see this teacher describing the horrific situation his children and him went through. He literally went through the worse nightmare for any teacher.
yawn 🥱 who cares
@@fellspilts3932 pick up one of those guns you like so much and point it at yourself, thanks
As somebody who has not only interned in schools before but also worked at a summer camp for three years. If I were in his position I would probably end my own life. Every time I look at the pictures of those students I can’t help but think of my old students or campers and then I to myself “that could’ve been one of them”.
@@palesgensler3099 tell someone who cares
@@fellspilts3932 we get it. Ur an internet troll. But ur not amusing anybody.
FORGIVE YOURSELF TEACHER IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT DONT FEEL GUILTY NO ONE KNEW WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN THAT DAY
“We set them up to be like ducks” exactly, these gun safety protocols at schools are ridiculous.
This is absolutely gut wrenching and heartbreaking to hear from him. Just an absolutely horrific event. Those officers should have done more than they did.
@Lucas Blanchard Since the police don't seem to have an obligation to protect anyone, it appears that we should not be trusting the government to take away our means of self protection.
Instead we should concentrate on a safe perimeter, metal detectors and armed personnel inside the school houses, just the way we protect our court houses.
And teachers, you have a right to self defense since the proper defensive measures to protect you and your priceless tiny treasures entrusted to you have not yet been installed.
Was there police officers, that
Serve and protect the school???
They want your tinted windows instead! Lol
@@diamantinaordonez4981 no I don’t think they had security staff at the school.
@@vernonfrance2974 so then why are my taxes paying police salaries?! Abolish police!
This poor, poor man. I’m so sorry…
I hope this teacher sees this comment:
You went above and beyond. You did nothing wrong. You have nothing to feel guilty about. ❤
It’s not his fault, hopefully he can come to terms with himself that he did everything he could; risking his own life. I’m hoping the parents aren’t upset at him, they must be going through the stages of grief and it’s possible for them to blame the teacher; but I’m sure they’d understand, with time, he didn’t have the resources to protect all 11 angels.
Akamai 'oe.
Grieving parents can be cruel sometimes. They want to unleash their anger and frustration at someone, and if that person is dead (the killer), then they turn to the person responsible for their kid’s welfare. It’s not his fault, he was a victim too ):
GIVE YOUR LIFE TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND HE HAS COMPASSION ON UVALDE
This boils my blood...my heart hurts so much for them all.
No teacher could’ve been prepared for that situation and we shouldn’t have to!
It’s just like he said, no matter the trainings you go through, nothing would’ve prepared you. My heart breaks hearing him talk about losing his 11 kids and having them go under their desks like sitting ducks. That’s heartbreaking. He did everything he could and shouldn’t be blamed or ridiculed. The police failed these teachers snd children. Failed the school and community. Changes have to be made!
He's hurting physically & mentally they were his entire class he spent everyday with them. My heartfelt condolences &my prayers.
Little girl riskes her life to call put to the cops THAT LEFT after receiving gunfire , gets heard by the shooter then died . Her life and efforts ended In vain because the coward cops LEFT her !!!!
She should've ran out after he went into the other class room 😢
The police should have those children's lives on their conscience. That poor gentleman going through that, and those poor children asking for help and their prayers not answered, their deaths COULD and SHOULD of been saved and the 2 teachers and the wounding of the male teacher. The police let them all down. Shame on them.
The blood is on their hands as much as the shooter's. They could've saved lives that day. They arrived fairly early. The gunshots were still ringing out as officers entered the building and approached the classroom before immediately fleeing down the hall. Every child and teacher dead, family shattered, parent and staff member detained and threatened with a taser when they tried to go in because the cops refused to do something, and the survivor, Mr. Reyes, shouldering this grief that will follow him for the rest of his life-that's on their heads. The shooter is dead, so the only ones left to blame at this point are the police. I want to believe the guilt of their failure will rot them from the inside-out, but you have to be rotten to allow such a tragedy to persist in the first place.
I'd be willing to bet, not one is affected by the incident. They got to go home, and that's all they were concerned with.
I could never be a parent of one of these dead child and NOT plot my revenge. No way I’d let this go. I’m taking blue lives down with me. That’s a true parent.
and to think those cops will not be held accountable is deplorable
What did you do that day to help again?
UGH That makes me soo angry!!! Sue and fire all of them! I wanna know if they’re struggling with themselves.
@@conceptcs and you bootlicker?
@Tiny Princess wow that’s interesting because when you google that the first things that come up is exactly what it means lol.
“The first “police badges” were the coat of arms worn by knights. The coat of arms identified the knight and his allegiance to justice, chivalry, and his royal leaders by on his shield. Police Officers swear to protect and serve, the same as knights from the medieval era were often sworn in and asked to “Protect the weak, defenseless, helpless, and fight for the general welfare of all.”
Before any officer takes the Law Enforcement Oath of Honor, it is important he or she understands what it means. An oath is a solemn pledge someone makes when they sincerely intend to do what they say:
Honor...
means that one's word is given as a guarantee.
Betray...
is defined as breaking faith with the public trust.
Badge...
is the symbol of your office.
Integrity...
is being the same person in both private and public life.
Character...
means the qualities that distinguish an individual.
Public Trust...
is a charge of duty imposed in faith toward those you serve.
Courage...
is having the strength to withstand unethical pressure, fear or danger.
Accountability...
means that you are answerable and responsible to your oath of office.
Community...
is the jurisdiction and citizens served.”
By the way that’s from a police website it’s the first one on google to show up when you look up that phrase. That took me less than five seconds so do you mind explaining to me what you think it means? With sources please
@@conceptcs from the sounds of it, I did more (being out of state and blissfully unaware) than the police. At one point they called for the kids to shout for help BEFORE they killed the shooter. At least 1 girl died because of police intervention. Plus with them changing the story and suspicious audio being released, I wouldn't be surprised if they shot a student.
Regardless I put 0 kids in danger. The cops put everyone in danger with their incompetence and idiotic natuer.
That's deep he lost his 11 kids 😢 As a teacher those children become a big part of you, and it's sad that he feels guilt for not being able to protect them.
What if i told you theres a single Video that covers Gun-Control Aaaand January-6-Hearing?
'Palins War on Christmas' by 'Some More News' is one of the most impressive videos about those Topics.
lol 😂
@@princess5625 Are you a man 🤣 you look like one in that small pic of yours
You sir have NOTHING to be sorry about. You’re a teacher, employed to PROTECT their education. They’re police, employed to PROTECT your life and the lives of all those children. You DID your job. They FAILED!
This is why teachers need to carry, but all you anti-gun hippies don't get simple logic.
@@Metallkopf86 Simple stupid, you mean. Teachers need assault rifles to compete. So your simple logic is that teachers should all carry assault rifles?
Get real.
As a 20 year veteran of Armed Forces, I know i signed up to protect and defend the constitution of the USA. Law Enforcement to protect and serve, and know full well you might have to give your own life one day to do so. This is a bunch of cowards who did not uphold their oath. Who did not put that oath before their own personal safety. Soldiers gave their lives to protect people of the USA that weren't in immediate danger. Think about it, these police won't do the same for people who are in immediate danger. And Children for God's sakes. And at the most innocent ages! Grown men scared to do the job they signed up to do to save children. Its sad, disgusting, disgrace to anyone who has ever served either military or law enforcement. Theres people in it for a check, and there's people out there trying to save lives.
Couldn’t have said it better, thanks for your service. From old army vet
They like to wear four stars on their collar and striped trousers.
Well said I'm glad their are people out there like you not just these dummies.
😭😭😭 that child calling out “we’re in here! Help us.” I can’t
@Tiny Princess stop replying to every comment. You’ve already said the same thing like 40 times. Quit making excuses because there aren’t any.
A whole mom went in there and escaped from police and she saved her kids
That’s the kind of person we need on the force not these losers who won’t even go in
One can see how shaken he still is. I hope that he finds peace & strength. Sending love.
My heart broke again and again but when he asked for forgiveness for not being able to save those babies. My heart could not take it anymore, Mr. Reyes you did everything and more than you possibly could’ve done. I know in those moments you spent with those children that you loved and supported them as if they were your own flesh and blood. You are an incredible human being and I wanted to Thank you personally for loving those babies no matter what.
Guy needs a pension and retirement immediately. He saw 11 kids get shot in front of him. If he wants to be done with work, that's totally reasonable.
This is just a big example of how officer safety is more important than anyone else’s safety including our children. I’m 50 years old and this is the worst case of cowardice I’ve ever seen by law-enforcement
All those officers should be barred from ever serving as a cop again
I cannot imagine how thankful the parents who picked up their child, from graduation ceremony felt. After hearing every single one of their child classmates had passed, absolutely horrific.
The police didn’t “take gunfire”, they just HEARD gunfire.
In another video they were shot at when they first got there and 2 of them were grazed with a few bullets. I don't know if they were actually shot at or if it was stray bullets but it does show them ducking and then running down the hall. But once their were shot at they should have rushed In to that room guns in hand and shot the shooter.
I just want to give him a hug I can’t imagine the guilt and trauma he is going to have for the rest of his life. 💔
He’s being Honest, this guy will carry this until the day he dies. He’s traumatized feels responsible, I believe he would have given his life for the kids 100%. You can tell he was afraid but was willing to go all the way for the kids.
This is just messed up, no teacher should have to deal with this. I hope this creates change
It won't. Why? Because not enough of you understand what we are dealing with. This was planned and those police were told to stand down so that this AR 15 shooting mentally ill person could do as much damage as possible! They only care about taking those guns away from you and I and nothing else. Ask yourself why hasn't Anything been done about these shootings?
It's attack our 2nd amendment or nothing! Why? You understand what kind of evil kills random children? But there's young men out there who have no problem doing it and do it! .... Make me understand that! But no one seems to care! ...why?
Imagine being a cop training for heavy situations like this.. and just standing there. Literally waste of skin.
This poor man. Our laws are sickening.
Laws not being enforced is sickening too.
The government waited Soo long to go in and we're so quick to use it as justifacation to ban AR15s you cant help but think they did it on purpose...
Criminals DON’T OBEY LAWS!!
@@danielfcoronado49 that's why they are criminals and we have to put them in checkand those enablers NRA and pro gun lobbies.
@theo armed yourself and protect yourself and everybody thats around you. Thats the solution. Laws or no laws, you are on your own when it happens. The only thing you can do is fight back even while you're shot and going down as long as their is breath in you, you can defend.
He purchased the guns legally
This never should have happened. This teacher is so brave and I'm glad he's speaking out
“No excuse “, the police chief and those received 911 calls should be fired and sued!
Gross incompetence in TX cowardly and corrupt law enforcement!
but lets disarm ourselves so they are the ONLY entity that is able to 'protect' us...
This brought me to tears man. I’m a Dad and this Teacher was a father to his eleven Students who all were murdered. How can he or those Parents overcome such horror.
I don’t even know what to say🙏🏾
I'm so sorry to hear this. This was painful to watch and listen too. Those cops need to be fired.
And prosecuted
This is HORRIFIC! Absolutely nothing anyone should have to live or die through. I’m so hurt, sad, angry……. IF YOU HAVE POWER AND YOU DON’T DO SOMETHING TO STOP THIS YOU HAVE YOUNG BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS TOO! Changes are needed yesterday! No more!!! Why didn’t police help them? This is unbearable. Unimaginable. This poor teacher has to live with this for the rest of his life.
imagine you are a police officer who was weak enough to retreat and obey to orders to stand down... how can they live with themselves the rest of their lives? Those children's lives are at the top of the chain of command for "F your stand down orders, I'm armed and I'm going in." Research how many other school shooters police were ordered to stand down at, like all of them.
It is disgusting how cowardly and incompetent the whole police department acted. Letting the children & teachers die.
@@cloudsmith7803 💯% what the world now sees. These cops are an embarrassment and completely incompetent. Cowards!!! We are all disgusted with them all. They let these children and teachers fend for themselves while they were wearing bulletproof vests and machine guns and the terrified students begging cops for help and calling 911. Cops thought it was more fun to harass parents outside the school and even pepper spray them! Some cops pulled their own kids out of that same school but let the rest die. DISGUSTING!!! WHAT BRAVERY?!
Yellow belly cowards
YES FINALLY SOMEONE WITH A BRAIN! I really hope the senators pass an assault weapon ban, or at least DO SOMETHING. The reason why the US has continuous shootings is because idiots like Mitch McConnell keep on preventing these changes simply because they want power, and really don’t care about the safety of the US.
All they want is just power, which is why the US Government is designed horribly
Two weeks later I’m still at a lose for the right words. My heart feels completely broken for the innocent children, your teachers that stood by their students.
I’ll never understand why law enforcement waiting so long? They had their weapons and bulletproof vest.
The parents were willing to putting their lives on the line to Save the children.
The students and teachers didn’t have any protection. They didn’t stand a chance.
I can’t begin to comprehend what the parents and families are going through. Not to mention the surviving children. All their lives are changing for every.
Everyday I say my prayers I say a prayer for the Community of Uvalde.
When he said “I lost 11” my heart just shattered… this poor man has so much guilt…
Crying so hard watching this .. this is the saddest account of trauma I’ve ever heard. Unimaginable… he’s the only hero from that day in my book ... I don’t know how but I hope he can one day find peace... as with all the families suffering this horrific loss ..
Absolutely disgusting those cops are not all locked up.
Can’t forget the off duty border patrol agent that actually went in and killed the shooter
@@jordanblaisdell9117 true
Every student who got shot while dialing 911 for their classmates, while police stood right outside, is also a hero
@@brendilladederp I cant imagine the horror that they realized not all police are heroes that serve and protect
It sounds like a nightmare
My heart aches for Arnulfo, the parents, everyone else close to those who died or were wounded... Prayers for you all. Please be loving and gentle with one another while you grieve.
I am with you Mr. Reyes. 😭😭😭 you are a hero even though your babies lost their lives. Thank you for speaking and letting us know the laws have to change and there is no way to prepare for this.
More laws for criminals to obey? Criminals ignore laws. Security at schools must change, making them impenetrable by these monsters.
@@donnaleveron6511 wrong! It’s too easy to access guns. Can you not accept that?!? Geezus!
You used crying laughing emoji. That’s “wrong” . Idiot
“No way to prepare for this.” 🤷🏻♂️
As a teacher, having to do ALICE trainings to prepare for this kind of event, there is still the randomness of where the shooter first gets in the building. If a teacher is lucky enough to be at the far end of the building, they MAY be able to barricade or evacuate but there’s no guarantee it will be in time. If you are unlucky, and the shooter gets into your room, there is not much hope. This teacher did the VERY BEST HE COULD! Bless his heart and of course, the children, the families and everyone else who is suffering through this tragedy.
Teachers are hired to teach; that is, to impart knowledge. You did your job, Sir while those who were hired to protect those victims failed miserably.
well said
EXACTLY
“I’m so sorry,I tried I best,I was just doing my job.” That broke me.
Mr. Reyes I am praying for you. This was not your fault! Absolutely not your fault! Not your fault! Please focus on yourself and do whatever you need to do to heal from your wounds. You have endured enough. Thank you for sharing your story.
Wait… people are hating on this man!?
The only hate anyone should get is the incompetence of the whole police “force” on the scene. They let the shooter take more lives because they were too scared to take out the threat.
Who is hating on this guy?
I don’t think anyone is hating on the man for being a victim
@@desertsmeagol7073 oh there are plenty hating on him. A ton on social media and comments right here on TH-cam from keyboard warriors who want to deflect the blame away from the police and gun laws. They're framing it as a situation where the teacher didn't do enough and the kids dying are his responsibility because he should have died protecting them but he's alive and they're dead.
@Tiny Princess can you like, stop talking? Please. Just close out of your device and stop touching that keyboard. Your ignorance is very overwhelming. My cousin, Arnulfo, should not have had to try and defend himself along with his students while there were plenty of police there to help out the situation. I have no idea where you're trying to go with this, but clearly it's no where intelligent.
@Tiny Princess It's the way you word everything by saying "it is not the job of the police to protect citizens from harm" when they clearly should be. It sounds as if you are defending them versus my cousin, who has nothing to defend himself with. Seems very cowardly to me on the police's part, no excuses. I am well-aware the police don't owe a duty of protection, thank you. But then again, why are we so contempt with that? If doctors vow to save their patient's life to the best of their abilities, then cops should vow to protect and serve people as much as they possibly can.
it's not his fault, this is so heartbreaking, loosing all of his students, i hope he will be ok and take care of his mental health
The pain in this mans voice is so clearly felt, and horrific. I am so sorry that you, Mr. Reyes had to endure this, and I am so sorry that those sweet, innocent children were murdered. I know it means nothing, but my heart goes out to you and to everyone involved in this horrific incident.
Don't you find it strange he refers to a script on his lap? Don't you find it strange he was shot in the lung with an AR and he's sitting up a week later with no sign of lung trauma.
Horribly, fake acting.
@@whonoseanyway9242 Oh right because you can see inside his lungs. Only sickos deny horrific events like the Uvalde shooting. Get some help. Reported.
So heartbreaking! Terrified kids waiting for cops to help and nothing. They took way too long. Hearing all the stories is so hard. So sad for all the parents and the kids that will forever be traumatized from that day. Change is needed!
Just think if the school was hardened (metal detectors, security checkpoints, etc), that gunmen would have never made it inside. Hopefully this incident will inspire people to do the right thing, and make it harder to get into a school like that. So sad!
Or, you know, not let mentally unstable people obtain assault weapons and tactical gear…
@@sysoptech and with that, we also need stricter gun laws to make it harder to own a gun, ban lethal weapons like the AR, and make it accessible for resources in mental health because this is a gun problem and people problem.
@@animecookies8784 I disagree with stricter gun laws, or banning guns. I've studied this for about 25 years, and one of the biggest fallacies that is projected is "banning weapons like the AR". There was a ban from 1994-2004, and although studies have proven that the ban's effectiveness was inconclusive, the fact that the bayonet lug was so "dangerous" that it had to be banned, shows just how little people know about firearms. A Ruger Mini-14 is functionally the same exact weapon as the AR15, and you would instantly see a wooden stock and think it's just a hunting rifle, but it takes the exact same cartridge, same magazine, and has the same "semi-auto" ability. The Ruger Mini 14 was not banned during the AWB 94-04.
I'm not convinced at all on your first two points at all. The third point has a valid point, and I agree that giving options to people to access mental health would help.
@@sysoptech all the metal detectors or security won't protect kids lining up to get into the school, playing outside during recess or do u suggest keeping kids inside like prisoners so sick people can buy guns at 18
"When you hire bullies, you get cowards."
The survivors guilt this poor man will endure is just unimaginable
As a teacher, I've personally met and sat through seminars with many active shooter experts. We are all sitting ducks in schools and none of those experts felt that arming teachers would prevent shootings, it would only increase the likelihood of a shooter/hostage situation by a student in the building. We've have 280 school shooting since 2009. The next closest is Mexico with 9. Only someone with a truly corrupt heart would still think that our gun situation is acceptable. Things MUST change.
Take the guns away, and we'll have class bombings. Nail bombs. Cars running bus kids over. Mental health needs to change. Treat them, don't let them have access to weapons, or put them away.
If teachers were given Gun safety lessons and could conceal carry it would help. Most schools are run by liberals so of course they would tell everyone it wouldn’t be a deterrent, but the gangs, mentally ill, would get the message if they knew. Schools open door policies is ridiculous. If any administration cared they’d have barriers in place, alarms and metal detectors.
Even having 1 armed officer on staff would help.
Banning guns won’t stop people from buying them illegally on the streets. That’s rainbow and unicorn thinking, because guns will never go away. If teachers are armed that would be a great deterrent because most school shooters are cowards and knowing they might die before they can succeed in killing would give them something to think about. Active shooters normally don’t attack places where most people are armed!!
The shooter was 18 and not a terrorist..
An hour could saved those students in the hospital.
So heartbreaking..
Thank you so much Sir..as a teacher I really felt your pain.
Age does not determine wether you will commit horrific acts. Stop being ignorant and naive.
And BORTAC killed him instantly. There's no excuse.
If you commit a crime to cause terror and panic, that does not consider you a terrorist because you were only 18?
no, call him what he is, a terrorist. dont be ignorant.
It's so sad. The kids already played dead, but the evil man still shot all of them to death. :(
He knew they weren’t dead because he hadn’t shot them yet.
Which makes perfect sense if you think about it. If he knows he hasn’t shot them yet, why would they be dead. Just like the teacher said, playing dead didn’t help, it only lined them up like ducks.
@@49diewj Exactly! That sounded so dumb to me
So very sad!! It was not your fault you tried to save them.
i simply cannot imagine the pain… of losing all of the children present in your class. anyone who blames this teacher is clearly either not thinking straight or just plain evil. this man did everything he could’ve to keep his kids safe aside from getting himself killed too, which clearly wouldn’t have accomplished anything. we should be thanking him for being brave enough to step forward and share his story.
This is so hard to listen to. But so important. We can only imagine the horrors but knowing first hand thru a victim is so much more impactful. Hoping you didn’t hear your babies get shot! Only to lose them all! The worst type of tragedy.
How could he not hear them? He was in the same room. He will never be the same.
I wonder what would happen if some of these malleable law makers’ children were victims. I’m pretty sure no money would make them remain pro-gun!
@@GrainneDhu no I didn’t mean literally hear them… hoping he didn’t hear them get shot is what I meant… he hoped they’d play dead and survive
@@ShredderTainment yeah, so long as it is someone else's children at risk, those sweet, sweet campaign donations talk louder than any family or teacher's grief.
@@GrainneDhu 😳😥😭 so so sad. Selling their souls...and those of the children & humans who are taken.
I pray he finds peace. I know he feels helpless.🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
Lovely thought. Please do pray for him to find peace, and tell your political leaders to institute gun control.
Hi Cindy how you doing.
I am so sorry. This teacher will be in my thoughts and prayers forever. I am crying.
listening to his experince just make ur heart sink deeper than u think it could possibly go. hope this man can stay strong
Boarder patrol really said get up to this man? Where a class room was literally massacred 🤦♂️ disgraceful
I can't even describe how this interview made me feel. No words.
No WORDS can express the saddness😪🙏RIP🙏😪
Hi Teresa how you doing.
Shame on the police that day!!! Disgusting
This is absolutely heart breaking. I am so mad for this teacher. I wish I could wrap my arms around him.
This is so terribly sad. My heart goes out to this teacher. How can anyone blame him, he was a victim himself. I hope he gets the counseling he needs, I'm sure he's going through a range of emotions and anguish. I'm praying for him, the babies, the teachers and all the families. 😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤
So sorry for your and the families loss Mr. Reyes. Thank you so much for telling your story. It's so important for understanding how things unfolded. I'll be thinking of you from New Hampshire.
This man is saying sorry for things he could not control.
Thank you so much for allowing this man a chance go speak honestly. My heart aches for him.
This is so heartbreaking 💔 he couldn’t have done anything different!