Makenna Elrod-Seiler's father speaks out following Uvalde shooting that took daughter's life | KVUE
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- Опубликовано: 10 авг 2022
- Chris Seiler speaks out for the first time about the pain he and his family feel after Makenna's life was cut short on May 24.
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His pain must be unbearable. I lost my father to covid last year and it’s been rough. Can’t imagine the pain of losing a child.
I also lost my father to COVID and my life has forever changed it’s a traumatic event, I can’t even imagine the pain and destruction of your soul after losing your child. 😔
Sorry for your loss
I lost my nana too Covid last Thanksgiving :( I know your pain I'm so sorry.. This life can be so rough 😔
I lost my dad to COVID last year too. It really sucks. Sending you love ❤️
My husband got covid last year (ICU, ventilator, ECMO, trach, CPR, stage 4 bed sore, neuropathy, drop foot, damaged lungs) and I am so very sorry for your loss 😢💔
After this shooting. I haven't been the same. As a mother, my heart is broken. Our world is broken. Our children are not safe.
Same 😢💔 My 3 kids are going back to school in 10 days and I’m terrified.
I’m not a parent and I’m
Not the same after this. I have nightmares of a man coming into a classroom shooting. I think about these kids all day every day. 😩💙💙
Back the blue no matter what they do!!! Go vote, I'm sure it will make things better, right? vote your favorite guy in, you know... the one that tells you he will fix everything!! Just like the last one.
Same 💔 i think about it every Day
So many people failed those babies. The people that said nothing, the family that said nothing ,the gun shop and the people in there that said nothing,anyone that knew this evil monster and said nothing yalled failed those babies! Those police that stood in the hall later lying saying they didn't know any kids we're in that class room you should feel very guilty because you failed them!
I have struggled. I have two nieces and one resembles Mackenna. Her parents are from S Texas as well. When this tragedy happened I was able to drive to Uvalde and and lay flowers at the memorial. My heart goes out to her parents and family and for all the children whose lives were taken that day.
So sorry for your loss.. She was a beautiful girl.....Praying for you and your family.
"He always makes my heart beat better" 💔😭
I have a niece who resembles Makenna. My heart truly aches every time I see these poor little angels. They deserve to be here 🥺 Rest in Peace to you and all the others Makenna ❤️
What a sweet little girl. So very sorry for your loss. I can not imagine the pain.
What a beautiful love this family has and a heartbreaking loss. I think it is tricky for some adults to love another’s child as if they were their own. This man is gold.
Who they were and who they would become hits so hard. Im so sorry for all the loss. Those beautiful babies.
His pain and loss is so tragic! I cried so hard watching him talk ! Condolences to this family! This needs to stop just so many unnecessary deaths!
And still, no accountability for the “police” officers who responded and did nothing.
@Boston Gal - Man, what a great argument. "I didn't protect children from getting massacred because I'm not occupationally or legally required to!" Then they're fnckin sellouts, cowards, and there's no way around it. FOH. Buy another "Blue Lives Matter" sticker, I'm sure their sales are low right now.
@Boston Gal Well it is actually or is so in most countries that I'm aware of but perhaps they like to relinquish that responsibility over there. 🤷🏻♀️
Your response also has absolutely nothing to do with what the OP was expressing their opinion on! 😣
Interpret the text, then respond accordingly or risk looking a fool! 👍🏻🤡
Had the police actually performed their duties that day, i.e. their JOB, which THEY SIGNED UP FOR, I have no doubt there would have been less casualties. In case you're not aware or don't want to acknowledge the truth, children witnessed other children who had been shot, survive the initial injury but then die around them due to the time it took those cowards to take the gunman out because they didn't have the balls to go in and do it sooner!
@Boston Gal I know it's ours but yet people still wanna take our right to bear arms to defends our families
@Boston Gal it was a day of many failures by authorities and holding them accountable is very important for the future.
@Boston Gal you’re right in general but not in this instance. The duty of protect rule states that they must protect when there is imminent danger or a certain threat of harm. Law student here.
As a mother/educator my heart still hurts for these families and babies who lost there precious lives 💔 😢
“Tragedy & Truth In Uvalde”, a poem -
Slaughter raging.
Children pleading for rescue.
Time was of the essence.
What did the officers do?
They showed little urgency.
Officer safety.
That was their highest priority.
While the gunman’s bullets flew.
They knew what they should do.
But they chose not to.
While blood flowed fast & free.
Lives lost in tragedy.
In the death rooms.
In Uvalde.
The truth the whole world can see.
Strong words
Wow this hurts so bad
"Stupidity on youtube"
Roses are red violets are pink I can tell you, without hesitation your poem stinks.
So true
@@lizzeltired2155 Lord yes it is!!
Awe bless your heart. To have such a wonderful stepdad. Condolences to this family and all the families hurting.
No he was her daddy...forget step
I also have a daughter named but hers is spelled McKenna. This absolutely is gut wrenching as a parent I can't imagine the horror this family has endured. Please know the world is wrapping it's arms around you and your family and all the victims loved ones.
I remember Makennas picture with her pink cheerleader dress and from all of this little childrens pictures, this was the picture that stayed in my mind. Cause her eyes showed so much confidence, as if she knew that she could achieve anything if she just tried.
She's so beautiful she's like an angel her stepdad love her so much she was so little I can't believe that this monster took away a little precious princess 😭😭😭😭 this better not happen again I am tired of this
Sorry for your loss my condolences. Rest In Peace Amen 🙏 Makenna Lee Elrod Seiler 👼
This piece should win some kind of award. It was beautifuly done.
He was trying to adopt these babies… My heart is cracking… My step dad is like this man, he is my dad. This breaks my heart so much.
This was beautiful 😢 Thanks for sharing McKenna's story. She and her dad had an unbreakable bond!
Uvalde resident here, I never had the privilege of knowing Makenna but I used to know her dad because he was friends with my mom, and ever since this happened I’ve had a special place in my heart for her. I went with my family to her service in May, and the more I learned about her, the more I realized we all could benefit from being more like Makenna. I’m glad you’re up in heaven with your Lord and savior, your grandpa, your teachers, and someday I would love to meet you too. 🤍💜🦋
This just made me cry 😢 it hit home my daughter is the same age and this little girl really seems a lot like my babygirl and I feel so bad for these families it's horrible and this should not be happening in schools ever.
Every video of the children family always make me cry
My heart breaks for this family, all the families and Uvalde. My employer, The Astros are honoring and also welcoming the families this Sunday to our city and our stadium. Love and prayers of peace 🙏💕
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I still sit here and i can't understand how someone even could hurt one Child.For me it feels like i'm in shock since that Day.Makenna was so full of Life and a change needs to happen now. This Babies and her Teachers will change this World 💜 "Heal the World" from MJ is in my mind.I wish sweet Makenna could just run through the trees now,laugh and dance like all the children in this World should do.Sweet beautiful Angel you deserved the World and i hope Heaven is full of butterflies 💜 my heart is broken...it breaks every Day for her and her Family 💜
So much for the police Protecting those children I hope the parents seek justice!
@Boston Gal - Why TF do they have weapons at all then? They might as well be meter maids, fncking wimps!
@Boston Gal arming teachers and students is the best decision then 🙄!?
😭😭 this is so sad and gut wrenching!!!
19 children 😭 i hate this world
So sad! Makes my heart ache for this daddy! May she Rip!!
In the arms of an angel.
My blood boils just by thinking that at 11.36am the police was in the building and did nothing to save some of the kids.... Nothing...... 3 minutes after the shooter started they were there.... They did Nothing.... They waited for over and hour and did Nothing..... Kids and teachers were dying next to these COWARDS and they did Nothing....
They don't deserve the air they breathe.
@Boston Gal their job is to stop crime, they knew that a mass murderer was currently killing kids and did nothing despite having him cornered.
im not even a father and this touch my heart may the kids rest we need change
Condolences and prayers for the family. Beautiful story about this young lady. She is an angel. Uvalde stay strong during the fight for answers.
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When a person suffering from the loss of a loved one has this kind of unique experience with a butterfly, they feel it is their loved one communicating with them. They interpret the appearance of the butterfly as a message that the deceased is okay and continues to live in another realm.
And The most commonly reported “sign” from a deceased loved one is the butterfly. And that makes a lot of sense since butterflies represent the human soul in many cultures. They also symbolize endurance, hope, and the life cycle In some cases, a single butterfly seems to follow a person around or appear over and over again. I wish I knew her 🦋 🦋 🦋 💔 💔 💔 😔 😔 😔 R.I.P
No parent should have to go through this. This world is so terrible
I held it together until she said that Makenna was in her teacher’s arms. And that’s when I broke.
She was a beautiful little girl, that little angel didn't deserve to die
Thank you for sharing the other babies!!! Not just the select few from day 1! They are all angels! We want to meet every single Angel 👼 🥹🥹🥹
Bless all of the family's
He reminds me of my dad. 🥺 he wasn’t biologically my dad but he raised me since I was three. He passed away in November to pancreatic cancer. I pray for healing for him and his family. I couldn’t imagine losing your child 😔😔
Oh my heart hurts for this great loss 💔
I will never forget.
I can’t even imagine, I just lost my mom and don’t even know what to do with myself. A child is unbearable, I can’t even imagine!!! She is with Jesus ❤
I pray that you are okay and have peace in Jesus name
This tragedy has been the only one we’re I cried and lost my breath .. I could only imagine the parents and the whole town of uvalde
This broke me down. So sorry for her father,
My heart is breaking for all of you. I love the frio and it has so many amazing memories for me. Magers crossing is one of my favorite spots a friends family owns it. This year knowing the heartache so close to the frio was so hard being there. Then the heartache of seeing what is happening to the frio the damage from over overcrowding and the drought. On the way to the frio I hear about my life long friend from Leakey had a heartatack and passed away a day later! I am so sorry for your pain but next year I will find her tree to paint rocks to put beside.Praying for Uvalde and Jimmy Albarado family yall never are far from my thoughts qnd prayers!
This shooting has stuck with me since it happened. Poor babies. I down a couple of drinks every now and then and think of them. such a terrible tragedy. I dont have any kids but i do have a little sister and 2 nieces and i pray this never happens ever again. May the kids and teachers lost this day rest in piece.
Prayers!
I don't hear any hate only heartbreak.
so sad and senseless. america’s hearts are with you and all the families affected by this horrible act & tragedy. ❤️❤️
My son starts kindergarten soon and I’m terrified of him going to school.🥺
This is the other half the NRA does not tell you about.
Deepest condolences to her family. Rest in peace sweet angel.❤
Rip to all these innocent beautiful souls
This is so heartbreaking! Goshh.
The courage of the surviving families is amazing! Love Uvalde
I’m so sorry. Sending u hugs. :(
Very tragic. Sending prayer to all families. RIP.
Today was the sentencing for Nicholas Cruz. With this being said I started looking at some of the videos from the Uvalde shooting. This is the first time that I actually watch some of the videos from the Uvalde shooting. I have not had the Courage to watch as it is so painful. It has left me sobbing. It has to be the most painful feeling for our communities that we love so much. Please vote Beto for Governor so safety for our schools and gun control can lessen these horrific tragedies.
I'm so sorry. She's beautiful.
She is a precious Angel
Makenna's Father could not do more to honour her soul than to let it live on through charity that helps others. This precious angel will never be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers with uvalde TX victims and their families
This is so wrong, so much sadness
I can't imagine the pain sir, my heart goes out for you and your family 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
You have a beautiful angel 👼🏻 in heaven now❤️🙏🏼👼🏻
This is so sad. What is wrong with our world I lost My son I know how he feels. I am sosorry for your loss.
I'm not a mother but I do love kids because they're so sweet and innocent and I want to protect them from evil and harm. I just can't fathom being a teacher and your students being attacked and there's nothing you can do because you've gotten hit also... I just can't imagine the feeling of pure helplessness. If I can't help a child in need then I am useless because any child is worth more than me. When the auntie said that Irma was holding Mackenna as they went into heaven, I almost broke down in tears because that's what I want for all kids who have passed. I just want to hug them and tell them it's okay.
Why haven’t the police been held accountable for non actions?? So frustrating
@Boston Gal yep then why do we find them, they sure like tax money!!!
If I was a police officer, I would go in and shoot the shooter in the chest area. I may not be a saint, but I am a brave and honorable person nonetheless.
I feel you dad💔😭😭😭
She was absolutely beautiful!
I hope changes are made... These babies and teachers need a purpose. I pray changes are made.
So senseless. 💔🙏🏽
May the Lord give these families peace and healing. May the children of Uvalde rest in everlasting peace.
Rest In Peace Makenna ❤️🌹 Always Loved 🕊 Rest Well Princess
May they all RIP 🙏
Poor sweet Makenna 💔😢
She went to school in our town when her mom worked at the school😢.
How someone can take a child’s life is beyond my comprehension♥️♥️ Believe me, I would have killed the suspect and I wouldn’t have one ounce of guilt about it ♥️♥️ I would have not hem-hawed around the hall way either ♥️♥️🤨 May you all Rest In Peace our young gentlemen and young ladies and may your families work together and get through this heartache and pain. My heart goes out to all of you and always will. Be Uvalde Strong ‼️‼️♥️♥️♥️♥️
And just to think. Nothing will be done. To change.
I am crying over here 🥹😭
Unforgivable tragedy. Uvalde strong for ever 💜
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How sad prayers to all of yall for yalls lots my heart hurts for yalls lots of all the children death and teachers and children that lost there dad to so sad for all them prayers to all the families
There’s this girl named Kinsley at my school and she looks just like makenna and whenever I see her in the hallway it makes me cry because Makenna was an awesome and loving girl and she died because of Sal…..
My first born son who passed in 2013 and also visits me as a butterfly. He was stillborn and born in March. The first summer he passed I had so many encounters with butterflies landing on me and passing my path. My favorite was when one landing on my nose and gave me butterfly kisses 😘
Rip
I am so very sorry for the loss of all these beautiful children and their teachers. I was wondering why I wasn't seeing anything about Uvalde. We know why, the only way our children will be safe is to vote these people out of office, especially in Texas. I know that all these parents and siblings are heartbroken and it is so hard for them. Please know that your children will always be with you, in your hearts and souls.
Don't turn this into a political thing
I don’t think so lady. People in office don’t make people evil and shoot up schools. I agree we have so bs officials but voting blue as if they’re virtuous angels won’t fix this problem.
Pray for all our children of this nation as we start the school year.
Condolences for your loss.
Its sickening what a 5.56 would do to a child’s body or face its unspeakable and a major
Re occurring tragedy and should be impossible to happen.
Cry brother 😢 It's ok. 💔💔
That is one very beautiful little girl.
Did she have three fathers? Blessing to be loved by so many adults.
💔💔💔💔😭
Bless your wee petal she is an angel xo
What a precious little sweet soul 😢
I remember watching an interview right after it happen while he was looking for her 😓
I think that was her biological dad , I saw that too.
@@Lana-uy6po it was this same man, with the glasses looking for her
@@vivianbarths6022 no it was a different man
@@acatena9663 it was the same man..i remember saying his beautiful daughter didn't look like him, and wondering why he was wearing shades..unless its another interview you're talking about. I remember him
@@vivianbarths6022 no it was not the other men had blonde and blue eyes .. go do some research
Jesus the fact that he had to look away so as to not burst out in tears in front of the cameras
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
where’s her mother?
This family was so quiet I sometimes wondered about that. oh This child was a beauty, that doesn’t make her life anymore precious than the other children , they were as she was a jewel , so shook by this tragedy even now in February I think of the parents, the families with every passing holiday or landmark, I know it’s torture wondering what their child’s last moments were . I’m so angry stinkin police beyond digesting I hope Pete A never works again
That is so sad