The three-story building at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where 17 people died in the 2018 mass shooting, will be demolished piece by piece starting this Thursday. This follows its use as evidence in the shooter’s trial; an implosion was avoided due to concerns about nearby structures. The demolition aims to remove a painful reminder for students, teachers, victims’ families, and others. Some families, like Lori Alhadeff, whose daughter died in the shooting, see it as a step towards healing, while others, like Max Schachter and Tony Montalto, advocated for preserving it to showcase safety improvements that could prevent similar tragedies.
