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Columbine school shooting survivor found dead at 37
Posted on 5/19/19 at 2:19 pm
Posted on 5/19/19 at 2:19 pm
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A Colorado man who survived the 1999 Columbine school shooting and later became an advocate for fighting addiction has died. Routt County Coroner Robert Ryg said Saturday that 37-year-old Austin Eubanks died overnight at his Steamboat Springs home. Advertisement There were no signs of foul play. A Monday autopsy was planned to determine the cause of death. Eubanks was shot in the hand and knee in the Columbine attack that killed 12 classmates and a teacher, including Eubanks' best friend. He became addicted to drugs after taking prescription pain medication while recovering from his injuries.
He later worked at an addiction treatment center and traveled the U.S. telling his story. Eubanks' family said in a statement that he "lost the battle with the very disease he fought so hard to help others face," KMGH-TV reports. The family added: "We thank the recovery community for its support. As you can imagine, we are beyond shocked and saddened and request that our privacy is respected at this time."
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Posted on 5/19/19 at 2:20 pm to East Coast Band
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As you can imagine, we are beyond shocked and saddened and request that our privacy is respected at this time
To the media this means blast it world wide for everyone to see
Posted on 5/19/19 at 2:21 pm to East Coast Band
Tragic ending to a tragic life. Hope he finds some peace in the afterlife.
Posted on 5/19/19 at 2:22 pm to East Coast Band
Tragic.
The victims of that day span far and wide and transcend time.
RIP
The victims of that day span far and wide and transcend time.
RIP
Posted on 5/19/19 at 2:22 pm to East Coast Band
Prayers to that young mans family
I cannot imagine ever being the same after what he went through. To watch your friends and teachers get slaughtered and die in front of you is something I cannot fathom.
I cannot imagine ever being the same after what he went through. To watch your friends and teachers get slaughtered and die in front of you is something I cannot fathom.
This post was edited on 5/19/19 at 2:23 pm
Posted on 5/19/19 at 2:24 pm to East Coast Band
Wasnt this gif dude there too?
This post was edited on 5/19/19 at 2:26 pm
Posted on 5/19/19 at 2:28 pm to East Coast Band
horrible.. its crazy how one random event can totally change the outcome of your entire life. Crazy to think... would he ever become an addict if that day hadnt happened. Sad
Posted on 5/19/19 at 2:29 pm to East Coast Band
That's really sad
Posted on 5/19/19 at 2:33 pm to SEClint
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Wasnt this gif dude there too?
Maybe - there was a guy in the Class of '99 who looked a lot like Bewildered Jags Fan. But it could be a coincidence.
Posted on 5/19/19 at 2:34 pm to Bestbank Tiger
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Wasnt this gif dude there too?
yes he was
Posted on 5/19/19 at 2:40 pm to East Coast Band
Just a terrible deal all around, I couldnt imagine what those kids lived through and continue to struggle with till this day. I used to talk to a youth football coach who coached one of the shooters(Dylan, I believe.It's been years since we've talked). He said it's something how one day youre teaching an innocent kid how to play a game and the next he's on tv as a killer. Makes you wonder what happened along that kids life to turn him into a person who would do something like that.
Posted on 5/19/19 at 3:01 pm to East Coast Band
When I had my Catholic confirmation retreat in Abbeville/Mouton Cove area back then they sent 6-8 Columbine students there with us for the weekend. Didn’t find out until the final ceremony that they were among us. It was a moving experience hearing the stories that last night.
Posted on 5/19/19 at 3:02 pm to East Coast Band
So does he count as an additional Columbine victim? He should.
Posted on 5/19/19 at 3:11 pm to lsumailman61
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When I had my Catholic confirmation retreat in Abbeville/Mouton Cove area back then they sent 6-8 Columbine students there with us for the weekend. Didn’t find out until the final ceremony that they were among us.
What? That's weird as shite.
Posted on 5/19/19 at 3:18 pm to East Coast Band
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he "lost the battle with the very disease he fought so hard to help others face,"
OD?
Posted on 5/19/19 at 3:20 pm to fr33manator
Why is this news?
Posted on 5/19/19 at 3:21 pm to East Coast Band
To survive such a fricked up event and then die later under those circumstances is sad.
Posted on 5/19/19 at 3:26 pm to East Coast Band
This should spark an assault rifle debate on CNN
Posted on 5/19/19 at 3:32 pm to East Coast Band
The addiction field lost a great advocate, rest in paradise
Posted on 5/19/19 at 3:35 pm to BuckyCheese
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Why is this news?
Columbine was a massive news story at the time. It was really the first mass school shooting that received that level of attention.
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