In Case You Missed It: Waukee Mayor's Letter to Community of Newtown, Connecticut

This story originally published Dec. 18

Waukee Mayor Bill Peard has sent a letter of condolence and support to a city official in Newtown, CT, the scene of the mass school shooting that killed 20 children.

He shared that letter with Waukee Patch, the text is below.

December 17, 2012 

First Selectman E. Patricia Llodra

Newtown Municipal Center

3 Primrose St.

Newtown, CT 06470

Dear First Selectman Llodra, 

On behalf of the City of Waukee, Iowa, I wish to express my deepest sympathy to you and the citizens of Newtown in light of the recent tragic event in your community. Please know that despite the geographical distance between our two cities, the people of Waukee hold the victims and their families close to our hearts and are keeping them in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Sincerely,

William F. Peard, Mayor

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Earlier Patch Story

How to Help Families Affected by Newtown School Shooting

This earlier story has links on how to help the people of Newtown, including local charities and a mailing address to send cards and letters.