Letter To The Editor: Schulman Parents Advocate For Steve Stern

DIX HILLS, NY — Linda Beigel Schulman and Michael Schulman, the parents of Scott Beigel, who was killed four years ago in the Parkland, Florida, shooting, penned a letter to the editor advocating for the re-election of Steve Stern to New York State Assembly District 1o.

Stern, the Democratic incumbent, is being challenged by Republican Aamir Sultan.

The 10th district covers Huntington, South Huntington, Huntington Station, Huntington Bay, Cold Spring Harbor, Lloyd Harbor, Dix Hills, West Hills, Melville, and part of East Farmingdale.

The Schulmans have become staunch advocates for gun safety legislation since their son's death. Below is their full, unedited, letter to the editor.

"To the Editor:

On February 14, 2018, our lives were changed forever when our son, Scott J. Beigel, was murdered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, while protecting his students from a depraved gunman using an AR-15, a semi-automatic weapon. 16 other innocent people were murdered that day and hundreds more were traumatized. Their lives, and ours, will never be the same.

"We have worked tirelessly every day since, to advocate for gun safety legislation so that no other families experience this tragedy. We are proud to support Assemblyman Steve Stern for re-election. Steve has passed critical gun safety legislation, including the historic “Red Flag” law to keep guns out of the hands of people who pose a major threat. He supported the Scott J. Beigel Unfinished Receiver Act as well as raising the age to purchase semi-automatic weapons.

Steve is not just an advocate; he is a friend. Steve does not just talk the talk...... he walks the walk. When Steve Stern sets out to get something done, he makes sure to see it through.

So much is at stake on Election Day. We cannot go backwards. Make sure to get out and vote for Steve Stern for Assembly on Tuesday, November 8th.

Sincerely,
Linda Beigel Schulman
Michael Schulman"