** Editor’s Note: I’m not referring to Westman as the “alleged” or “suspected” shooter in this piece. Westman is now deceased, and law enforcement has publicly named him as the shooter. I hate to use his name as he deserves no fame for his crimes, but the people need to know the kind of evil that lives in the hearts of these mass shooters. – GDM
—Morning of Dark Prayers
Just yesterday—August 27, 2025—at approximately 8:30 a.m., during the first school‑wide Mass of the new term, a shadow struck hard at the heart of faith. Through the stained‑glass windows of Annunciation Catholic Church, a rifle, shotgun, and pistol spat dozens of rounds into the sanctuary as children prayed. Two souls—an 8‑year‑old and a 10‑year‑old—were stolen in a heartbeat. Seventeen more were wounded, including 14 ch