NCC to Present Virtual Talk by Fathers of Sandy Hook Victims

Students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome.

by Myra Saturen

Bethlehem, PA (09/15/2021) — Fathers who lost children to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in 2012 will give a virtual talk, "Reflections of Sandy Hook: Four Fathers, Four Journeys," presented virtually by Northampton Community College (NCC) on Tuesday, November 2, 7:00 p.m. The fathers will discuss grief, loss, and hope after tragedy. Students, staff, faculty, and community members are welcome to access the talk.

The fathers: David Wheeler is on the board of directors of Sandy Hook Promise and an advisory member of the board of Ben's Lighthouse, a community organization named in honor of his son Ben. Mark Barden leads policy and outreach efforts for Sandy Hook Promise since the loss of his son Daniel and has dedicated himself to bringing people together to find sensible solutions that will help prevent future tragedies. Ian Hockley leads Dylan's Wings of Change full time, a foundation named after his son Dylan who had autism and attended Sandy Hook due to the quality of its special needs program. The fourth father was Jeremy Richman, who co-founded the Avielle Foundation with his wife in honor of their daughter Avielle. Richman tragically died by suicide in 2019. As part of the original circuit, the fathers honor his memory in keeping the program name.

To access this event, visit https://bit.ly/nccfourfathers. For questions, email fboshell@northampton.edu.

About Northampton Community College
With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, Easton, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 42 countries and 25 states. For more information, or to apply, please visit www.northampton.edu. Follow NCC on Twitter and Snapchat @NorthamptonComm and on Instagram @NorthamptonCommCollege. Like NCC on Facebook at Northampton Community College.

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NCC to Present Virtual Talk by Fathers of Sandy Hook Victims

Students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome.

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