Arlington Times, November 01, 2014

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Grieving, healing Compiled by STEVE POWELL spowell@marysvilleglobe.com

MARYSVILLE – The Marysville and Tulalip communities are burying a child this weekend. More funerals will take place in coming days. Zoe Raine Galasso, 14, was killed Oct. 24 when Jaylen Fryberg, 14, walked into the M a r y svilleP i l c hu c k H i g h School cafeteria and Gia Soriano opened fire at a table where his friends sat. He had set up the meeting previously. Before killing himself, Jaylen, 15, shot cousins Nate Hatch and Andrew Fryberg. Nate, 14, is in satisfactory condition while Andrew, 15, is still in critical condition, both at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Jaylen also shot two other girls. Gia Soriano, 14, initially survived but died Oct. 26. Her family donated a kidney to a relative. Shaylee Chuckulnaskit, 14, is still in critical condition at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.

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A family hugs after the shooting.

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Shaylee Chuckulnaskit and Zoe Gallaso were all dressed up for Homecoming. Jaylen, a member of a prominent Tulalip Tribes family, reportedly was upset about a breakup with a girl, although police have not confirmed that as a motive. He also recently had been suspended from school and the football team for fighting, reportedly because of a racial comment. Jaylen was popular in school, hav-

ing been v o t e d Homecoming prince earlier this month. After Andrew Fryberg the shooting, students were evacuated and taken by bus to a nearby church, w h e r e Nate Hatch parents were able to pick them up. That took hours because worried parents rushed to the school to get their kids, who had notified them by social media. With the roads clogged, even the buses had a tough time making it to their destination point. Over the weekend the church community provided vigils to help the community grieve. The Marysville School District

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Part of the healing process is a growing memorial at M-P sending positive messages to victims. had grief counselors available for students and staff. To help students deal with the tragedy, school was closed this week, and the community responded with many positive events. The high school gym was open for recreation. The YMCA and youth center next door were open for students to hang out and play games. The Grove Church served free breakfast and lunch, as did the Hillside Church. Both also had areas for students to talk. Students received a day of free bowling, skating and a movie. A lot of support came in from the sports community. Oak Harbor forfeited

its game against M-P and members even came to one of the vigils. Other athletic teams wore red instead of their own schools colors to show support. The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks even opened up their training facility for an M-P practice. Through it all, city and Tulalip leaders vow to work together to help the community get through this tragic time. Following is a daily recap of the events of the past week. THURSDAY, Oct. 30 The Oak Harbor football team responded to the trag-

ic shooting at Marysville Pilchuck Oct. 24 with an incredible gesture of compassion. On Wednesday, M-P responded with a sportsmanlike gesture of its own. The Tomahawks traveled to Oak Harbor to surprise the Wildcats at their practice and present them with the league championship trophy. Oak Harbor offered to forgo its game against M-P Oct. 24, giving the Tomahawks a Wesco 3A North title and a berth in the Wesco Championship game. SEE GRIEF, PAGE 12

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