The violent madness that enveloped the children of the Marjory Stoneham Douglas High touched many of our employees in Broward County. It seems there are few who don’t know someone impacted, or worse, know someone whose young life was unbelievably and tragically cut short.
The rampage touched one of our people closer than most, though. Kyle Laman, son of Fort Lauderdale MINI technician and Team Lead Franz Laman, is a freshman at the school (Kyle is also the nephew of Pompano GM Joe Sparacino and BDC Lead Kristen Martinson). On that awful Wednesday, the gunman confronted Kyle, who dove into a restroom as the attacker fired, hitting him in the leg. When the shooter paused, Kyle and another student ran down three flights of steps, eventually moving aside bodies to open the back door so that they and other students could escape.
Since the day after the shootings, Kyle has had several surgeries to reconstruct his ankle, and extensive skin grafts will necessitate further hospital stays. The fact that he escaped with his life has been called “a total miracle.” A crowdfunding page has been created to help the Laman’s with the medical costs of repairing Kyle’s substantial injuries, HERE.
We can’t reverse the terrible events of February 14, but we can help one of our own families start to heal.
Its a terrible that such a horrific tragedy has occurred and has affected one of our extended family members , My deepest regards from my family to yours. may our prays be
with you an your family.
I am sending prayers to our friends in Florida, God will see you through this tragic time. He will lay his healing hands on your body and your hearts.
He looks to be in great spirits. What a brave man!
Kyle you are strong courageous young man, you should have never had to go through such a horrific event. You should have been able to go to school be safe, learn and have the best time of your life, which is high school! Stay strong, be well and may god always bless you as he did that day!
My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.
Hang in there Kyle and get better soon! We are all hoping for a speedy recovery. Take care.
Prayers are with you and your family. Hope that you have a quick recovery.
Get well soon Kyle!
Such a brave young man! We wish Kyle a speedy recovery. I have shared this Gofundme page with my friends and asked that they will share it as well. Such a tragic event to happen to anyone especially someone so young. Our hearts go out to all of the families touched by this horrible event. All of us wish Kyle and his family, physical and spiritual healing. Godspeed Kyle.
Hi Kyle,
Praying for you and your family. I admire your courage and by the looks of your picture (smile) you are facing things with a positive attitude!!!!!!
Kyle you are a true HERO & ‘1’ of the bravest people I know! I’m putting you at the top of my prayer list, right next to my brother & friend Jen! I pray God heals you completely and you can get back to being a busy teenager, soon! My heart hurts for all of the victims, families & friends. This tragedy has certainly touched the world. You have some very smart, level headed fellow students that are making their voices & intentions heard. Hopefully something productive & fruitful will change how the government views ‘the right to bear arms….vs. semi-automatic weapons of mass destruction’ in the wrong hands, so none of these families has to live feeling their loss was all in vain. Sending Prayers & Hugs XOXO
We’re hoping you have a speedy recovery! You’re part of the Holman Family, know that we’re all pulling for you!
Prayers to you from California!
Here is an update from one of our local news stations.
https://www.local10.com/news/parkland-school-shooting/school-shooting-survivor-kyle-laman-starts-recovery-at-home