The orphaned daughter of Irma Garcia, a murdered Texas teacher whose husband died of a heart attack two days later, paid tribute, saying the names of her late parents would never be forgotten.
15-year-old Liliana added the emotional message over the weekend on a cross for father Jose Garcia, 50, which was added to the growing memorial to 19 children and two teachers killed in Uwalde, photos in The Mirror show.
“Dad, I know that was too much for you. Your heart can’t stand it, “wrote Liliana, one of the four children of the Garcia family, about her father, who died of a heart attack hours after leaving flowers at the same memorial.
“I will spend the rest of my life fighting for you and mom. Your names will not be forgotten, “she wrote, signing it with a small heart and” Your Daughter Lilyana. “
Irma Garcia, 48, was shot dead along with 44-year-old fellow fourth-grade teacher Eva Mireles and 19 of their students last Tuesday when a mad 18-year-old shooter, Salvador Ramos, stormed Rob Elementary School.
Joe Garcia with his four children and Irma: (clockwise above) Christian, 23, Jose, 19, Alessandra, 13, and Liliana, 15.Facebook Joe and Irma Garcia began their relationship in high school.Facebook
Her husband died two days later when he “joined the love of his life and was also welcome in the arms of his wife Irma,” according to an online obituary.
“They started their relationship in high school and it grew into a love that was beautiful and sweet,” said the obituary of the couple, who have been married for 25 years.
The couple has four children: Christian, 23, Jose, 19, Alessandra, 13, and Lilyana.
“Dad, I know that was too much for you. Your heart can’t stand it, “Liliana Garcia wrote. KENS 5 Liliana Garcia promised her parents,” Your names will not be forgotten. ” Dario Lopez-Mills / AP
They will be buried together after a private ceremony at Uwalde’s Sacred Heart Church, according to The Mirror.
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