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2018

Remembering Peter Wang

2/16/2018

 
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Peter Wang. (NBC News)
When a gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on February 14, Peter Wang spent the last minutes of his life saving his fellow classmates.

According to witnesses, the 15-year-old freshman member of the school's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program was holding a door to let other students out before him.

Wang was looking forward to spending Chinese New Year with his family. His lifelong dream was to attend West Point Academy and serve in the U.S. Army.
"For as long as we remember him, he is a hero,” classmate Jared Burns told NBC Miami. 

Wang was posthumously admitted to West Point for his heroism and then buried in his JROTC uniform. He represents the very best of the Asian community and is truly a monumental American.

It is our duty to ensure Peter Wang is never forgotten.
Author: Claire Cao
Jean C.
7/21/2018 11:35:56 pm

A true hero!


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