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Ginger Zee reveals heartbreak and concern in the wake of Texas school shooting

The mom-of-two is devastated

Ahad Sanwari
Ahad Sanwari - New York
Senior WriterNew York
May 25, 2022
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Ginger Zee was left devastated by the tragic Texas school shooting that took place on Tuesday, taking to social media to share her thoughts.

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The Good Morning America star posted a picture of two of the kids that were killed during the incident, revealing that it all hit harder as a mother of two sons, Adrian and Miles.

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"Xavier Lopez. Amerie jo Garza. Both 4th graders at Robb Elementary. Two of the 19 students, 2 teachers killed," she wrote.

"How do we send our children to school today? I fell asleep sobbing for these families. I woke up crying and full of fear. What action can I take TODAY to keep my children safe?"

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She shared more of her thoughts on her Stories, including the speech made by Senator Chris Murphy on gun violence, writing: "What are we doing?"

Ginger continued: "Why is it so much worse here in America? And how am I supposed to send my children to school tomorrow? How is anyone?"

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Ginger expressed her heartbreak and concern following the tragedy

A relative of one of the victims even reached out to Ginger to be part of her tribute, with the ABC host responding: "I will keep posting the victims as we get photos and stories cleared for use. I am so so so sorry - I can't fathom. Sending you peace and prayer."

Ginger was also emotional as she delivered her usual weather forecast on GMA, saying that there was something "we can do to prepare and keep ourselves safe" while choking up.

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The story was on top of the news that morning with Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, and Michael Strahan reporting on the difficult tragedy.

"A small Texas city is in shock," Robin said. "Our nation is reliving this nightmare nearly a decade after those young students in Sandy Hook were killed."

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The GMA host was quite emotional thinking of her kids

The morning consisted of an emotional news breakdown from the three along with Amy Robach, who was present at the site of the tragedy, also connecting to the hospital where some of the victims were being treated.

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