December 14, 2012 will forever be known as one of the most senseless and saddest days in Connecticut History.  Our thoughts and prayers go to every victim, student, faculty member, citizen of Newtown, first responder and law enforcement personnel.

The shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School took the lives of 20 children and 6 adults for no known reason currently.  As time passes and investigations continue there will be answers.  Until then, I ask all Grange Members in Connecticut and across our Nation to unite in prayer and send our support to the families and community as they begin the painful process of dealing with the events of yesterday and yet to come.   As of the writing of this letter, there has not been any known Grange family affected by these events.   

The Connecticut State Grange Foundation has established a fund to help the families of the victims and students during the most troubling time in their lives.  All funds will be forwarded to the Newtown Youth and Family Services and the Newtown Parent Connection.  All donations are to be made payable to the Connecticut State Grange Foundation, Inc, earmarked for the Sandy Hook Angels Fund and mailed to:

Connecticut State Grange Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 1393
Glastonbury, CT 06033

As a parent I cannot imagine the pain this community is experiencing, a pain no one should experience.  Our Grange family can offer comfort and support through our prayers and thoughts for those who have lost loved ones during these most troubling times.

Fraternally,

Jody A. Cameron
President 
Connecticut State Grange