Another child's room now a silent memorial to the toll of school shootings

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Fletcher Merkel, 8, was killed in a school shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School on August 27, 2025.
His parents, Jesse and Mollie, keep his bedroom preserved as a silent memorial.
The room contains personal items that reflect Fletcher's interests, such as Legos, buffaloes, the Green Bay Packers, and his Cub Scout uniform.
Fletcher's journal, detailing a successful plan to steal cookies, is also kept as a reminder of his life.
The preservation of these rooms is part of a documentary project aiming to highlight the impact of school shootings.
Parents hope these preserved spaces will encourage empathy and prevent future tragedies.

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