Moment of Silence Held for Warren Shooting Victim at Board of Education Meeting

Submitted by Warren Township Schools

A moment of silence to remember Heidi Errickson and her brother, Frederick, was held at last night’s Board of Education meeting after Board President James Sena read the following statement:

I would like to take a few minutes to talk about the tragedy that took place in Warren a week ago yesterday. In that incident, Heidi Errickson and her brother Fred died in what can only be described as an act of senseless violence.

Heidi was an employee of the Warren Township School District for 13 years. She worked at Central School where she was a multi-duty paraprofessional. She was a dedicated educator who loved children, and who, in turn, was loved by the students at Central. Heidi was a highly valued employee and she will be greatly missed. Words are inadequate at this time to express our deep sorrow, our sadness and our sincere condolences to Heidi’s family. I know everyone joins with me in remembering Heidi and her family in our thoughts and prayers.

It is in times like these that you get to see the heart of a community. Having lived here for over 20 years, I can say with certainty that Warren has a very big heart. Our community has already come together and, with time, the wounds from this tragedy will heal and our pain will subside.

Immediately following the shooting, the school district made counseling available to staff, students, and parents who may have had difficulty dealing with the enormity of this incident. In addition, guidance counselors at each of the schools will be on standby for all those who may need counseling at the start of school.