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| '''Andrew Scot Pollack''' (born February 18, 1966) is an American school safety activist. His 18-year-old daughter Meadow Pollack was killed in the ] on February 14, 2018.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/15/us/florida-shooting-victims-school/index.html|title=These are the victims of the Florida school shooting|last= |
'''Andrew Scot Pollack''' (born February 18, 1966) is an American school safety activist. His 18-year-old daughter Meadow Pollack was killed in the ] on February 14, 2018.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/15/us/florida-shooting-victims-school/index.html|title=These are the victims of the Florida school shooting|last=Levenson|first=Eric|first2=Joe|last2=Sterling|publisher=]|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> | ||
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Pollack is credited with helping to pass the "Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act" (Senate Bill: 7026).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/07/politics/florida-rick-scott-gun-bill/index.html|title=Florida lawmakers pass bill that would allow school staff to carry guns|first=Emanuella|last=Grinberg|first2=Athena|last2=Jones|first3=Carolyn|last3=Sung|publisher=]|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> He has met with President ] and his cabinet, Florida governor ], and many lawmakers.<ref name=ABCNews-ImproveSafety>{{Cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/US/father-school-shooting-victim-mission-improve-school-safety/story?id=53428393|title=Father of school shooting victim says he's on a mission to improve school safety|date=2018-03-01|publisher=]|language=en|access-date=2018-03-30}}</ref> Pollack is one of the few parents of victims from the shooting who is actively fighting to increase more federal funding to increase school security in every school across the nation.<ref name=ABCNews-ImproveSafety /> He believes that ], ]s, ID checkpoints, and "school marshals" can help prevent school shootings.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/03/04/parkland-victims-father-school-safety-now-gun-control-later/|title=Parkland victim’s father: School safety now, gun control later|last=Wilson|first=Kirby|work=]|access-date=2018-03-30|language=en-US}}</ref> He was criticized for wearing a "Trump 2020" shirt in a photo of him looking for his daughter after the shooting.<ref name="Washington Times">{{Cite news|last1=Chasmar|first1=Jessica|title=Grieving Parkland father ripped for ‘Trump 2020’ shirt: ‘Blood on his hands’|url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/16/andrew-pollack-grieving-parkland-father-ripped-tru/|work=]|date=2018-02-16}}</ref> | ||
| His son, Hunter Pollack, was denied to read a speech at the ] event in ] after being mislead by event officials. ] and other key organizers in the march were heavily criticized once news broke. |
His son, Hunter Pollack, was denied to read a speech at the ] event in ] after being mislead by event officials. ] and other key organizers in the march were heavily criticized once news broke.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/381121-sibling-of-parkland-victim-maintains-he-was-shut-out-of-march-for|title=Sibling of Parkland victim maintains he was shut out of 'March for Our Lives' rally|last=Delk| first=Josh| date=2018-03-31|work=]|access-date=2018-04-08|language=en}}</ref> | ||
| == Meadow Pollack == | == Meadow Pollack == | ||
| ] after graduating from ].<ref name="Washington Times"/> ]] | ] after graduating from ].<ref name="Washington Times"/> ]] | ||
| '''Meadow Jade Pollack''' (October 5, 1999 - February 14, 2018) was a high-school senior and Andrew Pollack's daughter |
'''Meadow Jade Pollack''' (October 5, 1999 - February 14, 2018) was a high-school senior and Andrew Pollack's daughter. She was murdered in the ].<ref name=":0" /> Meadow was shot four times, and had attempted to avoid the shooter while struggling to get into a classroom. Teachers and students were not able to open the classroom door. As the shooter returned, Meadow covered another student in an attempt to protect them. She was then shot five more times, killing her and the other student{{who?|date=April 2018}} she shielded.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/march/father-of-florida-school-shooting-victim-top-priority-should-be-school-safety|title=Father of Florida School Shooting Victim: 'Top Priority Should Be School Safety'|date=2018-03-28|publisher=]|access-date=2018-03-30|language=en}}</ref> Her death prompted her father to found '''Meadow's Movement''', a movement fighting for increased school security to prevent future school massacres.<ref>{{Citation|last=Meadow's Movement|title=Let's Fix It - Meadow's Movement|date=2018-03-07|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdfuSwgikiM|accessdate=2018-03-30|publisher=]}}</ref> | ||
| Prior to the shooting, Meadow planned on attending ].<ref name="Washington Times"/> | Prior to the shooting, Meadow planned on attending ].<ref name="Washington Times"/> | ||
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| Born | Andrew Scot Pollack February 18, 1966 Oceanside, New York, U.S. |
| Movement | Meadow's Movement |
| Spouse | Julie Phillips Pollack |
| Children | Meadow Pollack, Hunter Pollack, Huck Pollack |
Andrew Scot Pollack (born February 18, 1966) is an American school safety activist. His 18-year-old daughter Meadow Pollack was killed in the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on February 14, 2018.
Pollack is credited with helping to pass the "Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act" (Senate Bill: 7026). He has met with President Donald Trump and his cabinet, Florida governor Rick Scott, and many lawmakers. Pollack is one of the few parents of victims from the shooting who is actively fighting to increase more federal funding to increase school security in every school across the nation. He believes that bulletproof glass, metal detectors, ID checkpoints, and "school marshals" can help prevent school shootings. He was criticized for wearing a "Trump 2020" shirt in a photo of him looking for his daughter after the shooting.
His son, Hunter Pollack, was denied to read a speech at the March for Our Lives event in Washington, D.C. after being mislead by event officials. David Hogg and other key organizers in the march were heavily criticized once news broke.
Meadow Pollack
Meadow Jade Pollack (October 5, 1999 - February 14, 2018) was a high-school senior and Andrew Pollack's daughter. She was murdered in the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. Meadow was shot four times, and had attempted to avoid the shooter while struggling to get into a classroom. Teachers and students were not able to open the classroom door. As the shooter returned, Meadow covered another student in an attempt to protect them. She was then shot five more times, killing her and the other student she shielded. Her death prompted her father to found Meadow's Movement, a movement fighting for increased school security to prevent future school massacres.
Prior to the shooting, Meadow planned on attending Lynn University.
References
- ^ Levenson, Eric; Sterling, Joe. "These are the victims of the Florida school shooting". CNN. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
- Grinberg, Emanuella; Jones, Athena; Sung, Carolyn. "Florida lawmakers pass bill that would allow school staff to carry guns". CNN. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
- ^ "Father of school shooting victim says he's on a mission to improve school safety". ABC News. 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
- Wilson, Kirby. "Parkland victim's father: School safety now, gun control later". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
- ^ Chasmar, Jessica (2018-02-16). "Grieving Parkland father ripped for 'Trump 2020' shirt: 'Blood on his hands'". The Washington Times.
- Delk, Josh (2018-03-31). "Sibling of Parkland victim maintains he was shut out of 'March for Our Lives' rally". The Hill. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
- "Father of Florida School Shooting Victim: 'Top Priority Should Be School Safety'". Christian Broadcasting Network. 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
- Meadow's Movement (2018-03-07), Let's Fix It - Meadow's Movement, YouTube, retrieved 2018-03-30
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