SCOTT R.

EALY
ATTORNEY AT LAW

Telephone: (217) 347-4900

TeleFax: (217) 347-4924

113 E. JEFFERSON AVE.

EFFINGHAM IL 62401-3457
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Saturday, December 15, 2012

SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12 DICKERSON DR.
SANDY HOOK CT 06482
Dear Students / Teachers / Employees:
I hope you know that throughout the world we are all pulling for you and wishing you
continued strength.
As we watch and learn about you and your community, we are SO PROUD of your many
acts of kindness and courage, and putting-others-first during these difficult times.
Today, I learned on the Internet that your community has been home to several
accomplished people through the years: Bruce Jenner, the Olympic athlete; Anthony Edwards, the
actor; and the author Suzanne Collins . . . to name just a few.
After the events of Friday, December 14th, what is most notable about your village is NOT
the bad thing that happened. Rather, what is most notable about Sandy Hook is its kind and
caring people. Your kind and good acts, and dignity, are known throughout the world today, and
you are being recalled everywhere with admiration.
[I am going out to mail my letter at the post-office now. But, during my walk there, and as I
send this letter, I will give thanks for your continued strength and wisdom. I look forward to hearing
many wonderful things about the good and kind people of the village of Sandy Hook in the years to
come]!

Sincerely,

Scott R. Ealy