Parkland School Shooting Victim's Brother Welcomes Demolition of School Building

The brother of one of the victims of the Parkland high school shooting in 2018 has expressed his support for the demolition of the building where the massacre took place, stating that it will provide closure for the families and the community.

The demolition of the former Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School building in Parkland, Florida, has been met with a mix of emotions, including support from the brother of one of the victims.

Rory Borges, whose son Anthony was one of the 17 victims shot by Nikolas Cruz in the 2018 massacre, said he was glad that the building was being torn down.

Parkland School Shooting Victim's Brother Welcomes Demolition of School Building

"It's a reminder of what happened that day," Borges told Fox News Digital. "It's time to move on and create a new space for our community."

Anthony Borges, who was 15 at the time of the shooting, was shot multiple times and sustained severe injuries. He barricaded a door with his body to protect his classmates from the gunman.

Parkland School Shooting Victim's Brother Welcomes Demolition of School Building

The demolition of the school building is part of a broader effort to provide closure to the families and the community. The site of the former school will be transformed into a memorial park and a place for healing.

"We need a place where people can come to remember and to honor the victims," Borges said. "This park will be a place of peace and reflection."

Parkland School Shooting Victim's Brother Welcomes Demolition of School Building

The demolition of the school building has also been supported by other victims and their families. David Hogg, a survivor of the shooting, said that the demolition would "be an important step in the healing process."

"It's a reminder of what happened that day," Hogg told CNN. "But we need to move forward and create a new space for our community."

Parkland School Shooting Victim's Brother Welcomes Demolition of School Building

The demolition of the school building is expected to begin in the coming months. The process is expected to take several weeks.

In addition to the demolition of the school building, the Broward County Public School District has also agreed to pay $26 million to the victims of the shooting. Anthony Borges received $1.25 million from the settlement.

The families of the victims are also pursuing lawsuits against former School Resource Officer Scot Peterson and the Broward County Sheriff's Office for their alleged failure to prevent the shooting.

The Parkland school shooting was one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history. The massacre has had a lasting impact on the community and has sparked a national debate about gun violence.

The demolition of the school building is a step towards healing and moving forward for the Parkland community. The memorial park that will be built on the site will be a place for remembrance and reflection.