Bleacher Report · Feb 16, 2018
Anthony Rizzo Speaks at Vigil Held After Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS Shooting
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo attended high school at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and addressed the community Thursday night after Wednesday's tragic shooting.
ESPN.com shared the video of Rizzo speaking to the gathered crowd, and he was emotional and holding back tears for extended stretches.
"I'm only who I am because of this community," he said.
"I want you to know that you're not alone in your grief, we're all grieving with you," Rizzo continued. "The entire country is grieving with you."
Per Eric Levenson of CNN, 17 people were killed by a gunman at the school on Wednesday.