Dear Congressman Lance,

The recent tragedy has left me,as well as all the world so very sad.

The beautiful lives of the 20 children and adults  is heart breaking. I am only one woman (85 years old and a 60-year Springfield resident) and I would hope thatyou being a very important Congressman could use your voice on gun control.   

I grew up in a better time, I could play outside and never be scared, and the only gun I ever saw was on a policeman.

My children grew up the same way, but sorry to say not my grandchildren or my great grandchildren. I would like to do something to ease the pain, What are you doing to make America safer? I would like to help in any way possible.

My thoughts and prayers are with all the families and may G-d bless them, and G-d bless our beautiful country. 

-Bea Slater