"Today at 11:19 A.M. two boys armed themselves with weapons and walked into Degrassi Community School," Mayor Logan Timbers stated, "They opened fire in the halls, classrooms, and library of Degrassi. 20 students, 1 teacher, and 4 S.W.A.T. team members lost their lives in this tragic event. Even more, 31 people were injured during the event. 5 are in critical condition at Mercy General Hospital. We have here the names of those who lost their lives. Before I read the names of those lost I want to say a few words. Today twenty-five innocent people lost their lives in an act that never should of happened. Two angry teenage boys took on a responsibility they believed they should have, they wanted to play God. That is twenty-five lives we will never see turn out. A teacher who dedicated his life to this school, save hundreds of lives by running through the halls yelling for students to get out. Four officers stormed the school trying to save lives and lost their own in the middle. Finally, three students attempted to stand up to these shooters. All three lost their lives at the hands of these teenagers. In the end, never let us forget those who gave their lives to save others. The two shooters who started this massacre where found dead in the library, the site of the most deaths. No official cause of death has been ruled, the autopsy will reveal more. "

Joey Jeremiah stood listening to the words of the mayor beside Caitlin Ryan and the many other parents of students. Joey had heard nothing from Craig and feared the worst. He took Caitlin hand in his own and looked at her.

"I'm scared Caitlin. I've not heard from him." Joey said, his voice beginning to break.

"He's going to be ok Joey." Caitlin said trying to comfort him.

"Please take a moment of silence to remember the lives of those who will not be coming home from work or school today," Mayor Timbers said, "Captain Davies will now announce the lives of those lost. The names will be announce by students, then the officers and teacher and finally the shooters names."

"Thank you Mr. Mayor. Again these names are announced students first, then the officer, the teacher and the shooters last." Captain Davies said

"Ashley Kerwin, Nicholas Jolts, Seth Leek, Tyler Gamble, Marco Del Rossi, Toby Isaacs, James Yorke, Eleanor Nash, Alexis Nunez, Hazel Aden, Jeffery Raimes, Alexander Vast, Lisa Mitchell, Anne-Marie Leafs, Heather Sinclair, Jessica Waters, Tiffany Banks, Karen Nichols, Nicole Walker, and Sean Cameron. Those were the students who lost their lives," Captain Davies looked out to the crowd and saw many parents crying, he cleared his throat and continued, "Next will be the officers who died and who they are survived by, after the teacher who died and who he is survived by. First, Lt. John Matthews he is survived by his wife Carol and his two sons, Jude and Luc. Next, Officer Jim David he is survived by his wife Nicole and their son and daughter, Greg and Lucy. After him is Officer Nathan Bristow, he is survived by his wife Jane and their three daughter, Danielle, Krista, and Bailey and their son, Nathan Jr. Finally, is Officer Kevin Winters. His wife and their unborn child survive him. The teacher who lost his live today is Mr. Archie "Snake" Simpson, he is survived by his wife Christina, his step-daughter Emma and their son Jack."

Joey let tears escape his face when he heard Snake's name. His best friend had passed away and what could he do about it. He pulled Caitlin into a hug and kept hold of her.

"Finally, we will make aware to the public the names of the two teenage boys who took up arms and shot up their schools," Captain Davies said, not evening letting a drop of sympathy get caught in his voice for those boys, "The shooters were two seventeen year old boys. Jason Hogart and Gavin Mason are the two responsible for today loses. Please allow time for examiners to remove the bodies from the scene. The entire school has been declared a crime scene after police found bombs placed through out the school. We ask you for cooperation, as we will need time to examine the whole school. If your child was one of the victims, we ask you to please come to the tent set up to the left for contact information. I am sorry to all who have lost a loved one. Are there any questions?"

Millions of question began being yelled out. Davies heard a select few then remembered those who were injured.

"The students who are in critical condition are at Mercy General Hospital, the other who were injured are at St. Lucy begin treated, most will be released today although we do need the parents of these students called out to please come with these officers right now. So would the families of these students please come forth? Craig Manning, Paige Michalchuk, Jimmy Brooks, and Darcy Edwards. The fifth student in critical condition has already been reunited with her family. Thank you for your support, when we know more you will too." Davies stepped down and over to the side. Joey rushed forward to the officers.

"Whose father are you?" One of the officers asked him

"Craig Manning." Joey answered

"Is this his mother?" The officer asked nodding to Caitlin

"Soon to be step-mother, please can we just go see him?"

The police drove the families to the hospital and told them were to go to talk to doctor. Joey soon found Craig doctor.

"I'm Joey Jeremiah, are you the doctor that treated Craig Manning." He asked

"Yes, but I'm not talking to any reporters about my patient." The doctor said sternly

"I'm not a reporter, he's my son."

"Oh well, then I'm sorry for my behavior."

"How is he?"

"He's in surgery at the moment but he should pull through. He lost a lot of blood but he got here just in time."

"Can I see him?"

"I'll take you to view the surgery." Joey and Caitlin followed the doctor to the room. As they were going into the room Joey saw Spike.

"Spike!" Joey said running over and hugging her, Caitlin following him

"Oh Joey, I'm glad to see you. Is Craig ok?" She asked him

"He's in surgery. How are you doing?"

"I'd be better if Snake would call me."

"He's not going to Spike, he died."

"Oh god no, no."

"I'm sorry."

"Go, Joey, go see Craig. I have to tell Emma." Spike walked away as Joey stepped back into the viewing room of the OR. Again, he took Caitlin's hand.

"The shooting may be done, but this is far from over Caitlin. There never going to be ok." Joey said crying

"I know, but we have to do all we can to help them. Only time can help us." She answered him.

Thought the night many cried as the events sunk in. 25 were dead at the hands of two teens and what was to come, no one could tell. No one wanted to believe this happened that is was all a dream. The only words anyone could say to those who lost someone was truth takes time.