Pastor Larry Mack of Toledo is a man of great faith. But like millions of Americans, he watched in disbelief on Friday as the death toll climbed in an unimaginable scene. Twenty children dead and six adults killed at the hands of a determined shooter. As a father himself, the thought of his own children crossed his mind.
"I just hold them a little bit closer, I show them appreciation more and I look them in their eyes and tell them how much I really truly love them every time now when we come together," says Mack.
He had already planned to a trip to New York this week, but left a day early to visit Newtown. He describes the mood as somber near Sandy Hook Elementary School, yet united. Memorials litter the road. Even strangers come together to hold hands and pray.
"The atmosphere is a little bit different, you can just tell that it seems the like the whole world is just coming together," says Mack. "I felt the prayers of the nation in that city."
The pastor is only staying until Tuesday afternoon, but plans to help however he can. Right now, it's unclear what Newtown truly needs besides peace and comfort. But as they figure it out, he says he and his congregation are ready to pitch in. They're ready to start by praying
"That's the biggest thing you can do, is just pray, at this point."
A fund for victim's families has been established. You can get more information by visiting http://newtownmemorialfund.org/ .
Thursday, January 3 2013 2:54 PM EST2013-01-03 19:54:23 GMT
MONROE, Conn. (AP) - The youngsters who survived the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary returned to class Thursday for the first time since the shooting rampage, settling in at their old, familiar desks
The youngsters who survived the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary returned to class Thursday for the first time since the shooting rampage, settling in at their old, familiar desks but in a different school in a different town.
Tuesday, January 1 2013 12:38 PM EST2013-01-01 17:38:17 GMT
NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) - Since escaping a gunman's rampage at their elementary school, the 8-year-old Connors triplets have suffered nightmares, jumped at noises and clung to their parents a little more
Classes for Sandy Hook Elementary students start Thursday at a repurposed school in the neighboring town of Monroe.
Saturday, December 29 2012 5:23 PM EST2012-12-29 22:23:48 GMT
By BRIDGET MURPHYAssociated Press A lawyer who's asking to sue Connecticut for $100 million on behalf of a 6-year-old Newtown school shooting survivor who heard violence over the school's intercom system
A lawyer is asking to sue Connecticut for $100 million on behalf of a 6-year-old Newtown school shooting survivor who heard violence over the school's intercom system.
Saturday, December 29 2012 2:59 PM EST2012-12-29 19:59:47 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) - A woman charged with trying to swindle donors by posing as a relative of a child killed in the Connecticut school massacre had also been soliciting money for Hurricane Sandy relief. Nouel
A woman charged with trying to swindle donors by posing as a relative of a child killed in the Connecticut school massacre had also been soliciting money for Hurricane Sandy relief.
Friday, December 28 2012 7:32 AM EST2012-12-28 12:32:13 GMT
The Danbury Township Board of Trustees has established a memorial fund at the Marblehead Bank to provide for the purchase and planting of 26 trees and a dedication sign in Newtown, Connecticut.Trustee
The Danbury Township Board of Trustees has established a memorial fund at the Marblehead Bank to provide for the purchase and planting of 26 trees and a dedication sign in Newtown, Connecticut.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:03:53 GMT
A man was filling up his tank when he noticed the pump kept running, even after he finished filling up. 13abc went looking for answers to see what drivers can do if they've been overcharged.
A man was filling up his tank when he noticed the pump kept running, even after he finished filling up. 13abc went looking for answers to see what drivers can do if they've been overcharged.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:51:06 GMT
Frost Advisories are in effect, early on Saturday morning, for all of the 13abc viewing area, except for Paulding, Putnam, Allen and Hardin Counties, where temperatures will likely stay slightly milder.
Frost Advisories are in effect, early on Saturday morning, for all of the 13abc viewing area, except for Paulding, Putnam, Allen and Hardin Counties, where temperatures will likely stay slightly milder.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:56:34 GMT
A man who was held at gunpoint after trying to break into a home has been indicted. A grand jury indicted Kyle Caldwell on one count of attempt to commit burglary. Police say he tried to break into a
A man who was held at gunpoint after trying to break into a home has been indicted. A grand jury indicted Kyle Caldwell on one count of attempt to commit burglary.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:53:45 GMT
A change of course may have saved some jobs at the Lucas County Board of Elections Friday. The meeting started with an agenda that said "termination of employees." But just as the board meeting started,
A change of course may have saved some jobs at the Lucas County Board of Elections Friday. The meeting started with this agenda that said "termination of employees." But just as the board meeting started, board president Ron Rothenbuhler made a statement that in lieu of terminations, he wants the Lucas County Human Resources Department to work toward positive solutions to issues.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:03:53 GMT
A man was filling up his tank when he noticed the pump kept running, even after he finished filling up. 13abc went looking for answers to see what drivers can do if they've been overcharged.
A man was filling up his tank when he noticed the pump kept running, even after he finished filling up. 13abc went looking for answers to see what drivers can do if they've been overcharged.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:51:06 GMT
Frost Advisories are in effect, early on Saturday morning, for all of the 13abc viewing area, except for Paulding, Putnam, Allen and Hardin Counties, where temperatures will likely stay slightly milder.
Frost Advisories are in effect, early on Saturday morning, for all of the 13abc viewing area, except for Paulding, Putnam, Allen and Hardin Counties, where temperatures will likely stay slightly milder.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:56:34 GMT
A man who was held at gunpoint after trying to break into a home has been indicted. A grand jury indicted Kyle Caldwell on one count of attempt to commit burglary. Police say he tried to break into a
A man who was held at gunpoint after trying to break into a home has been indicted. A grand jury indicted Kyle Caldwell on one count of attempt to commit burglary.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:16:18 GMT
Bowling Green Police have issued a warrant for a Toledo man wanted for robbery. Jesse Bays, 26, was identified after police released surveillance images and got a tip that helped ID him. Officials say
Bowling Green Police have issued a warrant for a Toledo man wanted for robbery. Jesse Bays, 26, was identified after police released surveillance images and got a tip that helped ID him.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:04:46 GMT
There are new details in the cat killing controversy in Stryker that we first told you about in March. Stryker Police Chief Steve Schlosser pleaded no contest to animal cruelty in Bryan Municipal Court
A judge found Chief Steve Schlosser guilty and sentenced him to pay a $500 fine, plus court costs. It all stems from a stray cat killing controversy 13abc first reported in March.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:27:22 GMT
Toledo police need your help identifying some robbery suspects. Police say someone broke into the Eastgate Carryout on May 11. They released surveillance images of the people believed to be responsible,
Toledo police need your help identifying some robbery suspects. Police say someone broke into the Eastgate Carryout on May 11. They released surveillance images of the people believed to be responsible, as well as the vehicle they were driving.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:04:26 GMT
Two Toledo children have been missing since Sunday. According to police, 14-year-old Rochelle White and 15-year-old Zachery White ran away from home. The children's mother reported them missing May 20. If
Two Toledo children have been missing since Sunday. According to police, 14-year-old Rochelle White and 15-year-old Zachary White ran away from home. The children's mother reported them missing May 20.
Friday, May 24 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:56:32 GMT
Friday is a sad anniversary in Monroe, Michigan. Four years after 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan was last seen alive, the investigation into her murder continues. Signs of heartache across Monroe are still
Today is a sad anniversary in Monroe, Michigan. Four years after 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan was last seen alive, the investigation into her murder continues.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:53:45 GMT
A change of course may have saved some jobs at the Lucas County Board of Elections Friday. The meeting started with an agenda that said "termination of employees." But just as the board meeting started,
A change of course may have saved some jobs at the Lucas County Board of Elections Friday. The meeting started with this agenda that said "termination of employees." But just as the board meeting started, board president Ron Rothenbuhler made a statement that in lieu of terminations, he wants the Lucas County Human Resources Department to work toward positive solutions to issues.
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