Jazmin Cazares, 17, was one of several family members of shooting victims and experts testifying before Texas lawmakers on Thursday. Her sister, Jackie Cazares, 9, was one of the victims of the school shooting in Uvalde.
A march for our lives event in and washington d. c.. i was at that event, covering that event. and then dozens of cities across the country, including austin, texas, among those who join the march for our lives in austin was the family of family of jackie cazares. and annabelle rodriguez. nine and ten year old cousins who were among the 19 children and two teachers murdered. at robb elementary school, in uvalde, texas. here is some of what jackie cazares older sister, jasmine cazares, said on saturday. good evening, i usually run into my sister in the restroom. we usually bump into each other brushing our teeth. but, i woke up a little late that day, so i didn t see, her never got to say good morning. and i think it s going to haunt me for the rest of my life. i m doing this for you sister. if you can see me. i m doing this for you. you will be remembered. i promise you. [applause] jasmine cazares