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Helena Freja Ramsay

Age 17

Parkland, Florida

A quiet person, an extraordinary soul

Whether greeting everyone with a smile or fostering almost a dozen kittens, she was the friend to confide in, to goof around with, and to laugh with.

Her faith, loyalty, and kindness were her most notable characteristics. She loved K-pop and trying new foods. She was a member of the First Priority Club and Model United Nations, where she represented her home country, England. She accepted everyone, no matter their quirks, as she was secretly quirky herself.

Helena Freja Ramsay, 17, was shot and killed in her Holocaust history class at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018, in Parkland, Florida.

By Brian Martinez · Age 18
Meet the Reporters

More than 40 community volunteers

Tihami Ayaz

Active light in community flickered out

Alexa Denice Montez

Her father’s “greatest gift,” he said

Caleb Logan Butts

Teen’s death left teachers, classmates heartbroken

Aric Whaley

He helped his neighbors shovel snow

Erin Carey

Dreamer, football player, mentor, tragic death

Kenwon Parker

A wide receiver, almost sweet sixteen

JeQuan M. Strozier

Basketball court dedicated to former player

Jaraius Terrell Gilbert Jr

Community helper, passionate athlete, American tragedy

Ta Quan Pinkney

Bright future; gone too soon

Zachary Anthony Segura

One heart stopped. Another one begins.

Sandra Parks

Her dream, deferred. Her life, gone.

Karlonzo A. Taylor

Teen dreamed of becoming a veterinarian

Isaiah Starry

Active life. Lively community. Broken bonds.

Yudjy Farly Cherubin

Youth deacon never will preach again

DaVonte Friedman

A bullet blocked his community activism

Dorian Damiquez Harris

Joyful boy loved to smile, laugh

Dontae Rodruis Drew

Always told mom he loved her

Alaina Joann Petty

Remained selfless until her last breath

Jayvone J. Shackelford-Bishop

Friends together like Lilo & Stitch

Antonio Malik Douglas

Mom issues plea: End gun violence