Thank you for sharing your story. Your love and dedication to your son and daughters is abundantly clear. You are an inspiration that you had the courage and strength to become a public advocate for gun safety after an experience no one should have to face. Your eloquence when you speak of your son is humbling. Your example in ways large and small encourages parents to love and hold onto their children a little tighter and appreciate our time with them. I appreciated your deep and honest perspective that this could happen to anyone's child as we continue to live in a country where guns are far to easy to obtain. I am a teacher and I thank you for writing your book and the perspective you have shared. I will share my copy of your book with others by donating it to our school library.
I read his last report card was straight A’s, you’re an amazing father, he would be so proud of you. ❤️ i hope you heal a little more everyday. Your son is waiting for you patiently in heaven. And I can’t imagine how proud you were of him.
I just wanted you to know I have the utmost respect for your family and the others involved with this horrific tragedy. In the years and with the other tragedies after this, I have been inspired to get involved with anti violence/violence prevention and I hope that one day soon things will change. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Thanks for your kind words and for your interest in this issue. For such an "enlightened" nation we have, relatively speaking, a pretty serious problem with violence, in its many forms (gun violence, date rape, domestic violence and intimidation, bullying, trash talk, etc.)
Get real here. It's ridiculous to argue we need to outarm our military. It's OUR military. It's naive to think America will be overrun by house to house combat. We maintain our freedom not with guns but with THE VOTE. The nations of Eurpoe have FAR fewer guns, yet they remain free, thanks to teh vote. One of the least armed nations in the world is Islamic nation of Tunisia. They overthrew a corrupt regime (remember that one?) last year with social media and foot power.
Tom I’m so sorry about your loss Daniel would be proud and he misses you and your family . I can’t imagine what you’ve been through but just know stay strong for your amazing son.
wow. this video pulled at my heart strings. my young brother (13 years old)committed suicide on October 14, 2011. he was bullied pretty badly and could have easily taken the gun into the school and done what H&K did. but he did not. October 14 is his mother's birthday. he was finally put to rest on October 22, 2011. my 18th birthday. i came into adulthood not trusting anything. and after 2 years of drug addiction following the events, i came to the conclusion that my brother died because he felt noone would listen if he had something to say. so i chose to save my own life and go to rehab and help other kids from my brother's school who have been bullied as well as a few other schools. i just want to say from the bottom of my young heart, Tom, THANK YU SO MUCH. yur courage to stand up to what is the right thing to do has been a total inspiration for myself and my family who still haven't coped with the tragic lost we had in 2011. #RIPSamuelAlexanderDenham #RIPDanielMauser
My son purchased your book a while back. He has watched me read 10 or more a week. I haven't finished this one yet. Every chapter I read, I feel the need to go back and start again. I can't imagine the pain you and your family have gone through. Its been a year at least. I will get to the final chapter of that book. Even when I do, it will not be over. I'm so sorry that your family lost Daniel in such a stupid way. When I married my son's father, the first thing I had him do, was remove his guns from our house. I found out years after our divorce that he kept two. Scary. If either of my boys had found them, who knows what would have happened. I don't understand the need people feel to keep guns in their homes. I am so sorry that,that need, was a part of your son's tragic death. Daniel will never be forgotten.
Thanks so much for writing and reflecting, Tanner. It's great to hear from teens who read even today about Columbine. Sorry it took so long to respond.
I know. I'm just so busy with email, UA-cam, Facebook, work, exercise, family, etc etc that I've fallen way behind. I hope to update the website in the next couple of weeks--whenever we have a weekend with bad weather!
Thanks for writing and remembering at the time of the anniversary. As u can see, sometimes it takes me quite a while to respond to messages. Thanks for reading my book!
Since this tragedy, I've kept you and your family in my prayers. As a parent who has recently lost a child, I look to you and the strength you've shown us as a guiding light through the rough times. I just want to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I hope your family's doing well, I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Stay strong. :)
Just received your book Tom for christmas 2019 from my 20 year old daughter. It was on my Amazon wish list. She was born 2 months before the tragedy at Columbine, I will always remember it reported on British TV. Hope you and your family had a good christmas and happy new year to you.
Thanks so much. It's very touching to have Daniel remembered by others so many years after the tragedy. Yes, we had a great Christmas here--happy and healthy. Our adopted daughter is home from college. Our daughter and her family (her husband is a Brit, by the way), in Oregon, didn't come back but they were here in November for Christmas. And thanks to Facetime we were able to connect yesterday to open presents. Have a happy new year yourself!
Hello, Mr. Mauser. I just finished reading your book "Walking in Daniel's Shoes," and it was really an inspiring story. It was such a beautiful tribute to your beloved son Daniel. I've done some research, as well as watched a few documentaries on the Columbine tragedy, and now more recently I read your book. What I've come to understand after all of this is how precious our lives truly are. I have also learned how strong human beings can be even when we are faced with unimaginable hardships. I really admire how you honor your son's life everyday in a positive way to inspire others. Thanks so much for your hopeful outlook on life. I did not know your son, but he truly seemed like a gentle spirit. Take care and God bless.
i just finished reading the book and i love it so much. i hope you're having an amazing day wherever you are and you and your family deserves the best. daniel is not forgotten.
I was not even born when it all happened but thank you for sharing your story and your son's story over the years. Your struggle and dedication to this day inspire and empower many people. I hope my prayers reach you and your family.
No, I did not see the videos. They only made them available to the families for viewing a short while, then a court locked them away. We weren't emotionally ready to view them back when theywere available.
I'm reading your book right now and intend to put a glowing review on Goodreads/Amazon when I finish. I've been reading several books about Columbine victims and survivors because I want to hear their stories and not the stories of those who commit the crimes. I admire you for your drive and dedication even when you were feeling overwhemed. I was moved to tears by all the hopeful activism that came out of one seemingly offhand remark Daniel made that proved to be prophetic and a call to action. I love the metaphor of you walking in his shoes. And I found your book to be thoughtful and humbling. Grief from this kind of loss never just goes away, and you conveyed that well. Your book is honest about the challenges but also the moments of joy that can be found in both little and big things as the light finds its way through a heart that has been broken. Your family will remain in my prayers. And I admire you for taking on this book project and not relying on someone else to help tell your story. I wish every victim of a tragedy -- no matter the tragedy -- could have a book like this honoring their life.
Oh come on, now. The fact that some people use guns for defense should never dismiss the fact we needlessly lose so many lives to gunshots. We lose a shameful number of people compared to our peer nations. And where in the hell are we "taking away guns from law abiding citizens"? Confiscate 300 million guns? Get real here, not paranoid. Sure, mental health is an issue, but the gun lobby has proposed NOTHING to deal with problem people like the Tucson and Aurora shooters. Get the facts.
Tom you really are an inspiration to me, you have lost so much and yet you go on with a heavy yet enlightened soul, i wish you the best of luck Tom and may Daniel smile down on you
Mr. Mauser, You seem to be very strong. I'm in awe of you. I just wanted to say that I have just recently come across your youtube, after 5 years of researching columbine. I'm 17. I've spent a great deal of time with this subject. I've explored every aspect of it. I've visited the school and the memorial numerous times. The first time I went to the memorial site, I was reading about your son and I felt a hand touch me. I thought it was my mother but it was not. Slowly I felt 12 more hands (1/2)
I believe I felt them there and I can not begin to explain what that felt like. Your son seemed like an amazing kid and I can see where he must have got it. Congrats on your book, I look forward to reading it. God bless you -TS
Some people would claim that Dylan and Eric were victims of mk ultra, even though i highly doubt it but some of the school shooters do seem to be suffering from similar symptoms from the patients of mk ultra. I remember watching a video of the mk ultra experiments and there was something that struck me. One of the women claim to be hearing music in her head, then the director of the experiment laughs and asks her to hum it. The thing is, kiplan kinkle claimed he was hearing voices telling him to shoot people in his school.
I just want to say I'm terribly sorry you and your family had to go through this! You and your family are my heros and i wish there were more people like you! Your son would have been so proud. I, myself just graduated in may. And on that day. I thought of all the victims that couldnt get to graduate. So i walked not only for me, but for them. They made me realize how fragile life is. And you should live life to its fullest. But i just wanted to say keep being strong, and i know your son is looking down on you, smiling:)
Thank you for tackling this huge issue in USA for the last nearly 2 decades. I admire your work and I can only imagine what your pain must be like. I'm glad you are doing what your son would have wanted and tackle the issues in gun ownership. I very much wish he could be there with you to help you in your battle. May you be blessed on your journey and future work. I wish all the happiness in the world to you. Don't listen to the trolls.
+Muhammed ibn Salaam where in this paragraph did I say "gun control". I said gun ownership. Which means not giving guns to people who are going to commit horrible crimes like this. Sure hunting is ok, but having assault stuff around isn't cool. Thanks for visiting my channel, and realizing like many people my age, I play video games.
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family, even after so many years your still generating awareness and I commend you for that. Your son is looking over you so gratified at your courages determination. God bless Tom :)
Hello tom. I'm leann,14 and i live in germany. I'm so sorry about what happened there... I can feel the pain... It makes me so sad to know that ppl like h. And k. Still live in our world... I hope u r ok so ahm yah that's it
Unfortunately my website isn't set up for foreign purchases; and, the postage cost is high, costing as much as the book! (One person from the UK paid me for two books to cover the postage.) One thing to check is whether Amazon.com has a UK office. Also, if you have an ebook reader you can get an ebook version.
Daniel looks exactly like my best friend named James. James is 16 now and was born in 1999. James is a straight A student and at the top of my 300 student class. They both seem to resemble each other. It kind of makes me happy.
+RestrainedDawg Thanks. I've heard similar things from others. And that's the point--these victims aren't strangers, they're just like your own friends and neighbors...
I live in Italy and came here from acolumbinesite. I'm planning to purchase the book asap. Just let me tell you that your son had one of the most beatiful smile I ever seen in my life, it inspired peace to me. I have a 13 years old son and I can't even figure out how strong you had to be for all this time. You're in my thoughts, Andrea
Hello Mr. Mauser, I just finished Sue Klebold's book and I'm going to pick up your book next. But I wondered if you read Sue's book and what you thought of it?
Haven't read it yet. I will eventually. I'm glad she wrote it. It's important that we hear from the parents, even if there will be many people who are angry about it or question whether they're hiding things.
Hi Tom. I read your book a while ago, and I just wanted to share a story . I thought of it today while listening to Elton John at work. In the event you see this, maybe it will mean something to you. When I first saw Thirteen Families, I listened to the song "Daniel" by Elton John sometime after it. And I thought about your son Daniel. The song's lyrics made me think of him. And then I read your book a while after that and read that Elton John's song was part of the reason why you named him Daniel. I have often found myself listening to songs and connecting them to movies, books or people and just assuming it's because I had just been watching that movie, for example. But I've started paying more attention lately because listening to music has always been a spiritual experience for me. And I'm starting to wonder if there are reasons why certain songs make me think of certain people or things. I just wanted to share and let you know. And I hope your family is doing well.
No, because it's self-published it's difficult to get into bookstores--except for a few independent book stores here in Denver. You'll have to go on-line. Signed copies thru my website (danielmauser-dot-com) help me cover my costs. I make virtually nothing on the paperback sales thru Amazon and B&N. Thanks.
I will be going straight to Amazon for this book Tom. Is it true that Daniel pushed a chair towards Eric Harris as he was being threatened? If so....wow....just wow, his courage was off the scale!!!
Thanks for your interest. Yes, he did. I'll never know if it was a foolish reaction to the first shot or an act of bravery. In any case, it cost him his life.
Signed copies thru Daniel's website danielmauser (UA-cam blocks links here), ebooks thru Nook, Kindle and others, and thru Amazon. Here in Denver at Tattered Cover book stores or Boulder Book Store.
Hiya, Mr Mauser. I run aColumbineSite. I updated the site with info about your book and a link to this video. I'm glad you were able to get the book done, even if it took a bit longer than hoped. Best wishes.
Mr. Mauser, I am a current high school student. Absolutely no political cause possesses me more than gun control. I admire your honesty in your novel. And I appreciate your every effort that you have made to help this cause. Thank you for your activism in times of strife. Your son, I guarantee, is incredibly proud of you.
Signed copies thru Daniel's website danielmauser (UA-cam blocks links here) ebooks thru Nook, Kindle and others, and thru Amazon. Here in Denver at Tattered Cover book stores or Boulder Book Store.
Hello, Mr. Mauser. I just want to say that I have a great deal of respect for you for being so vocal and active in the fight for what's right. (Back when you protested against gun laws.) I also want to say that I'm deeply sorry for your loss and that I hope you find comfort in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary shootings because they must have brought a terrible amount of nostalgia and hurt to your family. Stay strong, Mr. Mauser!
Mr. Mauser, where can I buy your book, since I live out of the States indeed I live in another country, is there a way I could get it?, thanks in advance.
Haven't read it yet. I will eventually. I'm glad she wrote it. It's important that we hear from the parents, even if there will be many people who are angry about it or question whether they're hiding things.
I read the book and feel that she is 100% honest about what happened before and after the tragedy. I felt it worthwhile listening to the audio book which you can download from Itunes. She narrated the book. All the best to you Mr Mauser!
Just wanted to say i think you're book is inspiring an id also like to say im sorry for the lose of your child wich marks 14 years today an everybody else in the tragedy including the 2 gunmen.. there was no need for any of it to occur an im sure if it had never happen everyone who past away that day would be having a great life an family today. R.I.P
Thanks. Your English is fine. I'd gladly have is translated, but I don't see it getting that popular or me making money. Actually I've lost money on it.
Just finished reading this book! Very good book.Thank you for sharing your story. Hard to believe all you have had to go through since that horrible day. The nastiness and criticism that was shown toward you is unbelievable .. My thoughts on this is unless someone has endured the murder of a child they have no right judging you or your actions following the murder of your son... My thought is... Unless you have walked in Tom Mauser's shoes don't judge how he has walked in his son Daniel's !!!
Columbine looked like a decently well racially diverse school in 99. In meaning there was several types of races to attend columbine. I can understand the antagonist rage against society & wanted to say I'm sorry for being so attached to Littleton Colorado and chs I was in first grade when I came home from school to see in on the news. I remember the students running out distinctively & I'm sorry your blonde haired son was removed by eric specifically. I only wish that Daniel would of ran. But he faught back. I'm sure with Daniels computer skills that he would of made decent friends with the seniors who took his life.
The only way at this point is to send me American cash in a letter. I'd have to figure out how much the postage. Usually it is at least the same cost as the book itself. If interested, write to me at safemauser at yahoo.com.
Hello Tom, I was just wondering if you've seen the PureFlix movie "I'm Not Ashamed", about Rachel Scott, one of the other victims. If you have, what are your thoughts were on it? I have been hearing both positive reviews as an inspiring story, but also lots of negative reviews due to the fact that it exploits her death, as well as the overall tragedy to preach a religious agenda, and the fact that it is based upon an exchange between her and the killers that may not have occurred.
Now being fully honest I wish Harris and Klebold had been caught, and not have had the opportunity to turn their guns backwards, and pull the trigger. Mainly so justice could’ve been served
Tom Mauser Im sorry for my name and picture Ill try to to remove it anyways I just wanted to ask you if your okay?It must be so hard to see people like me who seem to admure the killers I dont and I wish you luck for youre daughter and adopted daughter!
Dylan Klebold My condolences for your loss, but I'd change your avatar and username were I you. It's one thing to feel sympathy for Eric and Dylan, but bearing their pictures or names on one's profile is very inappropriate.
What lying? Hate? What hater would sit down peacefully with the parents of his son's killers like I did? Bug off, troll.
I wish you all the happiness in the world, would love to give your book a read sometime.
Aaron McBryer Thanks.
Thank you for sharing your story.
Your love and dedication to your son and daughters is abundantly clear. You are an inspiration that you had the courage and strength to become a public advocate for gun safety after an experience no one should have to face.
Your eloquence when you speak of your son is humbling. Your example in ways large and small encourages parents to love and hold onto their children a little tighter and appreciate our time with them.
I appreciated your deep and honest perspective that this could happen to anyone's child as we continue to live in a country where guns are far to easy to obtain. I am a teacher and I thank you for writing your book and the perspective you have shared.
I will share my copy of your book with others by donating it to our school library.
Thank you for your kind words, Ana. And thanks for sharing my book with others.
Daniel sounds like he was a great kid. I would have loved to have him as my friend.
I read his last report card was straight A’s, you’re an amazing father, he would be so proud of you. ❤️ i hope you heal a little more everyday. Your son is waiting for you patiently in heaven. And I can’t imagine how proud you were of him.
Thanks.
Thanks for writing. It's nice to hear from people from different, far away countries who care about Columbine. Sorry it took so long for me to reply.
I just wanted you to know I have the utmost respect for your family and the others involved with this horrific tragedy. In the years and with the other tragedies after this, I have been inspired to get involved with anti violence/violence prevention and I hope that one day soon things will change. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Thanks for your kind words and for your interest in this issue. For such an "enlightened" nation we have, relatively speaking, a pretty serious problem with violence, in its many forms (gun violence, date rape, domestic violence and intimidation, bullying, trash talk, etc.)
Tom Mauser Too true.
Thanks.
Just bought your book from Amazon, I'll read it asap.
Much respect, sir. From Italy,
Andrea
Thanks, Andrea. Sorry for the late reply. I hope you were satisfied with it.
Get real here. It's ridiculous to argue we need to outarm our military. It's OUR military. It's naive to think America will be overrun by house to house combat. We maintain our freedom not with guns but with THE VOTE. The nations of Eurpoe have FAR fewer guns, yet they remain free, thanks to teh vote. One of the least armed nations in the world is Islamic nation of Tunisia. They overthrew a corrupt regime (remember that one?) last year with social media and foot power.
Tom I’m so sorry about your loss Daniel would be proud and he misses you and your family . I can’t imagine what you’ve been through but just know stay strong for your amazing son.
wow. this video pulled at my heart strings. my young brother (13 years old)committed suicide on October 14, 2011. he was bullied pretty badly and could have easily taken the gun into the school and done what H&K did. but he did not. October 14 is his mother's birthday. he was finally put to rest on October 22, 2011. my 18th birthday. i came into adulthood not trusting anything. and after 2 years of drug addiction following the events, i came to the conclusion that my brother died because he felt noone would listen if he had something to say. so i chose to save my own life and go to rehab and help other kids from my brother's school who have been bullied as well as a few other schools. i just want to say from the bottom of my young heart, Tom, THANK YU SO MUCH. yur courage to stand up to what is the right thing to do has been a total inspiration for myself and my family who still haven't coped with the tragic lost we had in 2011. #RIPSamuelAlexanderDenham #RIPDanielMauser
My son purchased your book a while back. He has watched me read 10 or more a week. I haven't finished this one yet. Every chapter I read, I feel the need to go back and start again. I can't imagine the pain you and your family have gone through. Its been a year at least. I will get to the final chapter of that book. Even when I do, it will not be over. I'm so sorry that your family lost Daniel in such a stupid way. When I married my son's father, the first thing I had him do, was remove his guns from our house. I found out years after our divorce that he kept two. Scary. If either of my boys had found them, who knows what would have happened. I don't understand the need people feel to keep guns in their homes. I am so sorry that,that need, was a part of your son's tragic death. Daniel will never be forgotten.
Thanks so much for writing and reflecting, Tanner. It's great to hear from teens who read even today about Columbine. Sorry it took so long to respond.
I know. I'm just so busy with email, UA-cam, Facebook, work, exercise, family, etc etc that I've fallen way behind. I hope to update the website in the next couple of weeks--whenever we have a weekend with bad weather!
Thank you, Jon.
No, I never read it, but my wife did. I didn't want it to unduly influence me when I wrote my book, and since then have just been too busy.
Very strong of you to keep talking about this and sharing your thoughts. R.I.P Daniel and the other victims of this tragic shooting.
Thanks.
Thank you for your kind words.
I got to find that book, luckily there's a Barnes and Noble in my state that I can pick it up.
P.S. I subscribed your UA-cam channel.
Thanks. As you probably found by now, it's not in their store. It's online and in ebook.
Thanks for writing and remembering at the time of the anniversary. As u can see, sometimes it takes me quite a while to respond to messages. Thanks for reading my book!
Thank you. -Tom
Just bought the book! So excited to read it!
Since this tragedy, I've kept you and your family in my prayers. As a parent who has recently lost a child, I look to you and the strength you've shown us as a guiding light through the rough times. I just want to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I hope your family's doing well, I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Stay strong. :)
MsButters85 Thanks.
Tom Mauser I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
Just received your book Tom for christmas 2019 from my 20 year old daughter. It was on my Amazon wish list. She was born 2 months before the tragedy at Columbine, I will always remember it reported on British TV. Hope you and your family had a good christmas and happy new year to you.
Thanks so much. It's very touching to have Daniel remembered by others so many years after the tragedy. Yes, we had a great Christmas here--happy and healthy. Our adopted daughter is home from college. Our daughter and her family (her husband is a Brit, by the way), in Oregon, didn't come back but they were here in November for Christmas. And thanks to Facetime we were able to connect yesterday to open presents. Have a happy new year yourself!
Hello, Mr. Mauser. I just finished reading your book "Walking in Daniel's Shoes," and it was really an inspiring story. It was such a beautiful tribute to your beloved son Daniel.
I've done some research, as well as watched a few documentaries on the Columbine tragedy, and now more recently I read your book. What I've come to understand after all of this is how precious our lives truly are. I have also learned how strong human beings can be even when we are faced with unimaginable hardships. I really admire how you honor your son's life everyday in a positive way to inspire others. Thanks so much for your hopeful outlook on life. I did not know your son, but he truly seemed like a gentle spirit. Take care and God bless.
Thanks for writing, Veronica, as well as for reading my book and for your kind words.
i just finished reading the book and i love it so much. i hope you're having an amazing day wherever you are and you and your family deserves the best. daniel is not forgotten.
I was not even born when it all happened but thank you for sharing your story and your son's story over the years. Your struggle and dedication to this day inspire and empower many people. I hope my prayers reach you and your family.
God bless you dear sir! Adding this book to my “to read” list.
Thanks.
Tom Mauser always!
No, I did not see the videos. They only made them available to the families for viewing a short while, then a court locked them away. We weren't emotionally ready to view them back when theywere available.
I'm reading your book right now and intend to put a glowing review on Goodreads/Amazon when I finish. I've been reading several books about Columbine victims and survivors because I want to hear their stories and not the stories of those who commit the crimes. I admire you for your drive and dedication even when you were feeling overwhemed. I was moved to tears by all the hopeful activism that came out of one seemingly offhand remark Daniel made that proved to be prophetic and a call to action. I love the metaphor of you walking in his shoes. And I found your book to be thoughtful and humbling. Grief from this kind of loss never just goes away, and you conveyed that well. Your book is honest about the challenges but also the moments of joy that can be found in both little and big things as the light finds its way through a heart that has been broken. Your family will remain in my prayers.
And I admire you for taking on this book project and not relying on someone else to help tell your story. I wish every victim of a tragedy -- no matter the tragedy -- could have a book like this honoring their life.
Thanks for reading my book and for sharing your reaction, Christina. And many thanks for your kind words.
I would love to read your book. I will try to get a copy soon. It sounds amazing.
Oh come on, now. The fact that some people use guns for defense should never dismiss the fact we needlessly lose so many lives to gunshots. We lose a shameful number of people compared to our peer nations. And where in the hell are we "taking away guns from law abiding citizens"? Confiscate 300 million guns? Get real here, not paranoid. Sure, mental health is an issue, but the gun lobby has proposed NOTHING to deal with problem people like the Tucson and Aurora shooters. Get the facts.
Thanks for reading my book!
Tom you really are an inspiration to me, you have lost so much and yet you go on with a heavy yet enlightened soul, i wish you the best of luck Tom and may Daniel smile down on you
+Etrain God Thanks. Sorry if I didn't respond when you wrote this. It got by me. Sometimes I have trouble keeping up with messages...
Mr. Mauser,
You seem to be very strong. I'm in awe of you. I just wanted to say that I have just recently come across your youtube, after 5 years of researching columbine. I'm 17. I've spent a great deal of time with this subject. I've explored every aspect of it. I've visited the school and the memorial numerous times. The first time I went to the memorial site, I was reading about your son and I felt a hand touch me. I thought it was my mother but it was not. Slowly I felt 12 more hands (1/2)
I believe I felt them there and I can not begin to explain what that felt like. Your son seemed like an amazing kid and I can see where he must have got it. Congrats on your book, I look forward to reading it. God bless you
-TS
Some people would claim that Dylan and Eric were victims of mk ultra, even though i highly doubt it but some of the school shooters do seem to be suffering from similar symptoms from the patients of mk ultra. I remember watching a video of the mk ultra experiments and there was something that struck me. One of the women claim to be hearing music in her head, then the director of the experiment laughs and asks her to hum it. The thing is, kiplan kinkle claimed he was hearing voices telling him to shoot people in his school.
JudasBenPesach I heard something about the army base where Eric lived in Plattsburgh being a major site for mk ultra
Thank you for your kind words, Georgina. I'm curous--how did you get my book in Ireland? E-book? Was it easy to get?
--Tom
I just want to say I'm terribly sorry you and your family had to go through this! You and your family are my heros and i wish there were more people like you! Your son would have been so proud. I, myself just graduated in may. And on that day. I thought of all the victims that couldnt get to graduate. So i walked not only for me, but for them. They made me realize how fragile life is. And you should live life to its fullest. But i just wanted to say keep being strong, and i know your son is looking down on you, smiling:)
Thanks. Sorry for the late reply.
We all will still pray everyday for the Lost of your children we support and love y'all God bless you
Thanks, Mark. It does mean a lot after so many years to still hear from people.
Thank you for tackling this huge issue in USA for the last nearly 2 decades. I admire your work and I can only imagine what your pain must be like. I'm glad you are doing what your son would have wanted and tackle the issues in gun ownership. I very much wish he could be there with you to help you in your battle. May you be blessed on your journey and future work. I wish all the happiness in the world to you. Don't listen to the trolls.
+TDG GAMING Thanks. No, the trolls don't bother me. I pity them.
+Muhammed ibn Salaam where in this paragraph did I say "gun control". I said gun ownership. Which means not giving guns to people who are going to commit horrible crimes like this. Sure hunting is ok, but having assault stuff around isn't cool. Thanks for visiting my channel, and realizing like many people my age, I play video games.
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family, even after so many years your still generating awareness and I commend you for that. Your son is looking over you so gratified at your courages determination. God bless Tom :)
Thanks for your kind words, Jack.
Hello tom.
I'm leann,14 and i live in germany.
I'm so sorry about what happened there...
I can feel the pain...
It makes me so sad to know that ppl like h. And k. Still live in our world...
I hope u r ok so ahm yah that's it
Hello🤫
I hate Germany.and germans too.
Just want you to know that Daniel is not forgotten.
Unfortunately my website isn't set up for foreign purchases; and, the postage cost is high, costing as much as the book! (One person from the UK paid me for two books to cover the postage.) One thing to check is whether Amazon.com has a UK office. Also, if you have an ebook reader you can get an ebook version.
Daniel looks exactly like my best friend named James. James is 16 now and was born in 1999. James is a straight A student and at the top of my 300 student class. They both seem to resemble each other. It kind of makes me happy.
+RestrainedDawg Thanks. I've heard similar things from others. And that's the point--these victims aren't strangers, they're just like your own friends and neighbors...
Definitely want to give this book a read. I love hearing anything you have to say.
I live in Italy and came here from acolumbinesite. I'm planning to purchase the book asap.
Just let me tell you that your son had one of the most beatiful smile I ever seen in my life, it inspired peace to me.
I have a 13 years old son and I can't even figure out how strong you had to be for all this time.
You're in my thoughts,
Andrea
Everyone buy the book! it is amazing! I could not put it down.
Hello Mr. Mauser, I just finished Sue Klebold's book and I'm going to pick up your book next. But I wondered if you read Sue's book and what you thought of it?
Haven't read it yet. I will eventually. I'm glad she wrote it. It's important that we hear from the parents, even if there will be many people who are angry about it or question whether they're hiding things.
My most sincere condolences Sir! May God bless you and your family! I admire your strength Sir!
Thanks, John.
If he was on debate team I bet he would've had a bright future
Hi Tom. I read your book a while ago, and I just wanted to share a story . I thought of it today while listening to Elton John at work. In the event you see this, maybe it will mean something to you. When I first saw Thirteen Families, I listened to the song "Daniel" by Elton John sometime after it. And I thought about your son Daniel. The song's lyrics made me think of him. And then I read your book a while after that and read that Elton John's song was part of the reason why you named him Daniel. I have often found myself listening to songs and connecting them to movies, books or people and just assuming it's because I had just been watching that movie, for example. But I've started paying more attention lately because listening to music has always been a spiritual experience for me. And I'm starting to wonder if there are reasons why certain songs make me think of certain people or things. I just wanted to share and let you know. And I hope your family is doing well.
OK, you show signs of being a juvenile internet troll. I don't welcome them, so ur blocked.
@Noah Deamer Thanks, Noah.
No, because it's self-published it's difficult to get into bookstores--except for a few independent book stores here in Denver. You'll have to go on-line. Signed copies thru my website (danielmauser-dot-com) help me cover my costs. I make virtually nothing on the paperback sales thru Amazon and B&N. Thanks.
I will be going straight to Amazon for this book Tom. Is it true that Daniel pushed a chair towards Eric Harris as he was being threatened? If so....wow....just wow, his courage was off the scale!!!
Thanks for your interest. Yes, he did. I'll never know if it was a foolish reaction to the first shot or an act of bravery. In any case, it cost him his life.
I was brought here from acolumbinesite (Thanks, Cyn). Thanks for letting us know about the book, I'm planning on purchasing it for my Kindle.
Signed copies thru Daniel's website danielmauser (UA-cam blocks links here), ebooks thru Nook, Kindle and others, and thru Amazon. Here in Denver at Tattered Cover book stores or Boulder Book Store.
Will you make a new video or an update on your website? It has been quite a while since April of 2013...Please take care!
Hiya, Mr Mauser. I run aColumbineSite. I updated the site with info about your book and a link to this video. I'm glad you were able to get the book done, even if it took a bit longer than hoped. Best wishes.
Hello Tom. I am from Brazil so can I find your book online or via apps because I would love to read it.
Thanks for your interest, Carol. It is available as an e book on numerous sites and on Amazon.com, though I don't know if they ship to Brazil.
Not sure if you still are on UA-cam but I send my love. Daniel was a brave young man.
Mr. Mauser, I am a current high school student. Absolutely no political cause possesses me more than gun control. I admire your honesty in your novel. And I appreciate your every effort that you have made to help this cause. Thank you for your activism in times of strife. Your son, I guarantee, is incredibly proud of you.
Thanks for your kind words, Emma.
Signed copies thru Daniel's website danielmauser (UA-cam blocks links here) ebooks thru Nook, Kindle and others, and thru Amazon. Here in Denver at Tattered Cover book stores or Boulder Book Store.
Hello, Mr. Mauser. I just want to say that I have a great deal of respect for you for being so vocal and active in the fight for what's right. (Back when you protested against gun laws.) I also want to say that I'm deeply sorry for your loss and that I hope you find comfort in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary shootings because they must have brought a terrible amount of nostalgia and hurt to your family. Stay strong, Mr. Mauser!
Mr. Mauser, where can I buy your book, since I live out of the States indeed I live in another country, is there a way I could get it?, thanks in advance.
Seu filho será ressucitado um dia. infelizmente no mundo estamos cheio de incerteza sempre acontece coisas ruim
everything will be ok.
I'm looking forward to reading the book Tom, will order it soon, take care.
Hi tom I hope you're doing fine, what do you think about sue klebold's book? GBY
Haven't read it yet. I will eventually. I'm glad she wrote it. It's important that we hear from the parents, even if there will be many people who are angry about it or question whether they're hiding things.
I read the book and feel that she is 100% honest about what happened before and after the tragedy. I felt it worthwhile listening to the audio book which you can download from Itunes. She narrated the book. All the best to you Mr Mauser!
Is it available in bookstores? Should I order it online?
All My respect for You!!! AMAZING FATHER, AMAZING HUMAN BEING!!! God Bless You FOREVER!!! 🙏🙏🙏💓
Thank you, Charo.
Will this book be in public library's?
No, I'm afraid not. It's a self published book not being publicized beyond word of mouth, so it's not likely to be picked up by libraries.
Just wanted to say i think you're book is inspiring an id also like to say im sorry for the lose of your child wich marks 14 years today an everybody else in the tragedy including the 2 gunmen.. there was no need for any of it to occur an im sure if it had never happen everyone who past away that day would be having a great life an family today. R.I.P
Just to let you know, Daniel is not forgotten.
Thanks, Yvonne.
Thanks. Your English is fine. I'd gladly have is translated, but I don't see it getting that popular or me making money. Actually I've lost money on it.
Mauser so sorry for spelling last name wrong
I live in England i do not know how to purchase it :(
Just finished reading this book! Very good book.Thank you for sharing your story. Hard to believe all you have had to go through since that horrible day. The nastiness and criticism that was shown toward you is unbelievable .. My thoughts on this is unless someone has endured the murder of a child they have no right judging you or your actions following the murder of your son... My thought is... Unless you have walked in Tom Mauser's shoes don't judge how he has walked in his son Daniel's !!!
Thanks so much.
Your welcome
Columbine looked like a decently well racially diverse school in 99. In meaning there was several types of races to attend columbine. I can understand the antagonist rage against society & wanted to say I'm sorry for being so attached to Littleton Colorado and chs
I was in first grade when I came home from school to see in on the news. I remember the students running out distinctively & I'm sorry your blonde haired son was removed by eric specifically. I only wish that Daniel would of ran. But he faught back. I'm sure with Daniels computer skills that he would of made decent friends with the seniors who took his life.
Thanks, Kai.
Tom, have you seen Eric and Dylan's basement tapes?
I'll look the book up on Amazon. Thanks so much
I had no idea you had written a book. I am definitely going to get my hands on it.
Hope all is well, take care.
Thanks.
The only way at this point is to send me American cash in a letter. I'd have to figure out how much the postage. Usually it is at least the same cost as the book itself. If interested, write to me at safemauser at yahoo.com.
Is it true about the school tv saying "todays is not a good day to be here"?
Hmmm, I never heard that one before.
Yeah i read it was on the rebel news network. Sorry for your loss.
Hello Tom, I was just wondering if you've seen the PureFlix movie "I'm Not Ashamed", about Rachel Scott, one of the other victims. If you have, what are your thoughts were on it? I have been hearing both positive reviews as an inspiring story, but also lots of negative reviews due to the fact that it exploits her death, as well as the overall tragedy to preach a religious agenda, and the fact that it is based upon an exchange between her and the killers that may not have occurred.
No, I haven't seen it.
Just got the book in the mail!
I just read it. I love it.
Thanks.
the basement tapes won't be released until 2027
Jesus em breve vá ressuscitar os mortos
Hello Was your son a big animation fan It's sad What happened to him He seemed like a really nice person😢
Eu tenho um irmão que se chama daniel ele quase sofreu um ataque na escols mais meus primo deu um jeito nisso
I just ordered a copy. :)
hello mr. mauser im austrian and i wanna buy that book .so i've got a question.can i buy it anywhere on the internet?
Why did William Atchison own a copy of the book?
I don't know. Do you?
I assume it was a fascination with Columbine.
Now being fully honest I wish Harris and Klebold had been caught, and not have had the opportunity to turn their guns backwards, and pull the trigger. Mainly so justice could’ve been served
Tom Mauser Im sorry for my name and picture Ill try to to remove it anyways I just wanted to ask you if your okay?It must be so hard to see people like me who seem to admure the killers I dont and I wish you luck for youre daughter and adopted daughter!
+Dylan Klebold If you don't admire them then why the avatar and the username?
Severus of Antioch i use to until I lost a friend to suicide and realased the pain of death
Dylan Klebold My condolences for your loss, but I'd change your avatar and username were I you. It's one thing to feel sympathy for Eric and Dylan, but bearing their pictures or names on one's profile is very inappropriate.
+Severus of Antioch
I will change it
Dylan Klebold OK :)
Any chance this will be in audio at some point?
Don't think so.