Monday Mourning - A Tribute to Chardon High School

A group of seniors wrote, edited, and performed this song and created this video for others at Chardon High School as a Senior Project. On February 27, 2012 a gunman shot and killed 3 students and injured 2 others. This is one illustration of the resiliency of our youth and of our small town healing.



Lyrics

Monday morning, could see the city mourning,
Getting horrifying stories from the cameras recording
But morally informing the nation of the story,
Reporting the good and the love outpouring,
The support was heartwarming.

I heard someone say the worst of one person
has brought out the best in everyone;
Some are still hurting,
Some are still worried,
Some are still wondering why,
Some are still questioning God,
like "How could He just let them die?"
But believe they're gonna rise.

It's just surreal how quick it went,
It took a month to comprehend
But what felt like a month was really only ten
days later, But we won't forget
2/27 etched forever on our hearts,
The day D, Dan, and Rusty went
Back to the Father.
Dead faiths have been renewed
And God's grace has filled its shoes,
This place no longer two.

You can feel love,
who can steal from us can also lift us up to You,
Forgive him Father for he knows not what he do.
Unwavering prayer from around the states,
Contemplating the care, a tear roll down your face.
This is a special place, this a very special place.
Hate reared its face,
Great strength overcame.

Three great souls rose while we prayed in their name,
Don't believe for a minute Satan played a better game;
For every ounce of evil, God's love is ten times as great
So spend time today in a prayer with the Father.
Thank him for your parents, or for your son or daughter,
Thank him for the care when your friends are so supportive.

Live with a purpose, and live for the Lord.
If you seek Him, you shall find Him and I know He's all around.
There's no excuse for at least not trying,
So if you feel your if you've never accepted Him,
I encourage you to try it.
And while we rise up together,
Let's show the world who we live for.

'Cause when the dust settles
All they'll have is a snapshot,
A glimpse into life here,
Where each and every day is filled with hope, love, and life here;
We'll hold on despite fear
And show the globe this is our home and we despise fear.

For every tear that's been shed, a dear friend's made a friend,
Old friends that grew apart let their differences go dark,
With mere love on their hearts,
Once again they can enjoy each other's presence
And call what they have a true friendship.

All the right from the wrong,
All the light from the dark,
You work mysteriously,
God, You work mysteriously.

But seriously, this clearly could be
The worst and greatest experience we
Could have ever gone through together,
Yet it's merely a seed that's been planted
Now watch us sow it for the world to be
A better place, it starts here,
Can you feel it awaken ?
So no more tears, no more crying,
No more fears, wear a smile
And through the years we'll remember
The date, names, and the time when
Our town became one,
When each and every kid felt loved.
And for those still struggling,
Come to peace knowing God is all love.
"Every child goes to heaven" it says in His book;

And believe it.

And while you let it sink in,
Keep your mind thinking good thoughts;
Devote your time to paying it forward.
Pray for the victims, pray for the families,
Pray for the afflicted so God can heal the damage.
Pray for the strong, and pray for the weak,
But most of all pray for the lord to intercede for TJ
'Cause he's still God's child,
Made in God's image.
What's done is done;
What happens now is only God's business.

Listen, I'm not saying we should all defend him,
But as D's mom said, we should all forgive him.

'Cause on..
Monday morning you could see the city mourning,
Getting horrifying stories from the cameras recording,
But morally informing the nation of the story,
Reporting the good and the love outpouring,
The support was heartwarming.

Turned a stormy week into a week of God's glory,
We are Chardon, hear our warning;
We're Topper strong
And ready to tear down the walls of grief and mourning.

And while we rise up together,
Let's show the world who we live for.