We went through this a year and a half ago in our town - in a space of less than 4 months - my DD lost 8 friends/classmates, including two of her best friends.
So sad to read this, huckster. How horrific. Vince lost 3 of his classmates, freshman year, quite similarly. I can still see those 3 girls. My prayers are with those families, you and your town. {{Hugs}}. Godspeed to the victims.