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Call to name Connecticut school after hero Newtown teacher Victoria Soto

By:
Rolando Pujol

Posted at 1:06 PM, Jan 07, 2013

and last updated2013-01-07 13:08:31-05

Victoria Soto

STRATFORD, CONN. (HARTFORD COURANT) — Mayor John A. Harkins had proposed renaming Honeyspot Elementary School after Victoria Soto, who died protecting her students at Sandy Hook Elementary School last month in Newtown.

“In the days since the tragedy in Sandy Hook, the stories of bravery and heroism by Stratford’s own Victoria Soto have been both heart-wrenching and abundant,” Harkins said in a written statement. “She gave her life protecting children, and we must make sure her sacrifice is never forgotten.”

He said he has met with Soto’s family, and they have shown “amazing strength and resilience in remembering and honoring Victoria’s life.”