saturday marks twenty—five years since the 1999 mass shooting at columbine high school that killed 12 students and one teacher — and wounded more than 20 others. the massacre is widely—regarded as the first major mass shooting at a us school in the modern era — marking a turning point for the country. 0n the eve of the anniversary, community members gathered in denver, colorado to remember the lives lost. candles flickered on 13 empty chairs — one for each of the victims — as short biographies were read out. after each, the crowd replied together "never forgotten. " krista hanley is a survivor of the columbine shooting and a co—founder of we are safer together, a self—defense organization. earlier i spoke to her about her experience that day and her personaljourney since. thank you for being here with us today. what are your reflections as we mark 25 years since the shooting that took place at your high school, columbine high school? it’s