Emilie Alice Parker
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About
American child and Kindergartner whose life and memory became known worldwide after she was one of the 20 children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, on December 14th, 2012.
Before fame
She grew up in Connecticut and was known for her friendly nature, big heart, and love of creativity. She was just beginning her school journey as a kindergartner at Sandy Hook Elementary School when she was killed on December 14th, 2014.
Trivia
She was known for being very kind and loving. She loved making handmade cards and drawings for people she thought needed cheering up. Her love of creativity and art inspired the charity Emilie Parker Art Connection which was founded by her family.
Family life
She was the daughter of Alissa and Robbie Parke. She is remembered for being a loving big sister. Her mother Alissa Parker became a prominent voice in school safety advocacy and co-founded the nonprofit Safe and Sound Schools.
Associated with
Her mother testified against Alex Jones in the 2022 defamation trial as part of efforts by Sandy Hook families to hold misinformation spreaders accountable.
