Narrarators POV

Life went on for the seven-remaning greasers. Only they finally understood what Nicole meant in the note that she left for the guys, they never really understood it but they treasured it. A few years after the tragedy at Roberts's high School, Ponyboy finally graduated as valedictorian of his class. He dedicated his speech to his sister.

"Friends and Family off the class of 1968. I stand before you today, giving a speech about education and success. But I can't. Three years ago, many of us went to school, just like we did everyday. Expecting to take a pop quiz or get a detention. Well four of my friends and I were lucky enough to not get to go to school that day. But those 12 people including my sister weren't. A girl came up to me the other day and said, that your sister saved our lives. As soon as she heard the gun shot she ran back into class and held the door open for everyone. What I am trying to say is, we were the lucky ones. Those of us who didn't feel like going to school today, who just skipped for the heck of it, or because of the killer hangover that won't go away. Our time will come, maybe today or tomorrow. But I know for certain that when that time comes we will be with them again."

As Ponyboy took his place back in line, the principal began to step forward to the podium.

"Would everyone please join me, as we have one our Choir sing 'Amazing Grace.' Everyone, stood up and faced toward the flag, which was lowered at half mass. They unveiled a memorial wall, which was in the garden and had the students' names that were killed on the wall.

Ponyboy looked around him and saw, that everyone was crying or had a tear in their eye. It takes a tragedy to bring people, who were so full of segregation and diversity together as a community.

A Marine and a Navy Seal Stepped Forward. They were doing roll call, like they do in class.

"Do you have the Victims roll call sheet?"

"Yes"

"I'll just call names out according to the time of death."

"Amanda Lynn Basset------Dead On Arrival

Corey Lee Fletcher-------- 2:16

Nicole Elizabeth Curtis--------- 2:34

Robert Anthony Hall-------- 2:45

Chelsea Maria Wray------- 3:17

Jonathan Michael Lowe------ 3:20

Taylor Savannah Adams----3:35

Tyler Jeffery Morris-------- 3:45

Alana Jessie Smith-----4:10

Adam Shaynne Brooks-----4:16

Noel Lynne Warner----4:20

Andrew Michael Howell-----4:25"

It hadn't even dawned on anyone, how close together they all died.

"Ladies and gentleman, I m sure no one wants to here this but marine Sgt. Morris is going to tell you the cause of deaths."

Everyone waited. "Amanda Basset, -1 single GSW to the stomach-Bleed to death.

Corey Fletcher- 2 GSW's to the leg and chest- bleed to death

Nicole Curtis- 3 GSW, to the leg, chest and neck-Bleed to death

He went on and on. Pony's sisters was the worst though, I mean it is the neck. The only thing he could do was get back up and dedicates a song to them,

"Umm, exceause me I m sorry to interrupt but I would like to dedicate this song to those 12 victims."

Seize ... upon the moment of long ago
One breath away and there you will be
So young and carefree again you will see
That place and time
So gold
Still ... away into that way back when
You thought that all would last forever
But like the weather nothing can ever
And be in time
Stay gold
But can it be ... when we can see
So vividly a memory
And yes you say so lost a day
To fade away
And leave a red sun
So gold
Life ... is but a twinkling of an eye
Yet filled with sorrow and compassion
Though not imagined all things that happen
Will age to old
Though gold
Stay gold