36. Uvalde native Fr. Eddy Morales: honored by the US Surgeon General for his extraordinary service to community after the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting.
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On this episode of bigcitysmalltown, host Bob Rivard welcomes Fr. Eddy Morales.
On May 24th, 2022, Uvalde was shaken by Texas' deadliest school shooting at Robb Elementary School - 19 students and two teachers perished. In grief's shadow, Father Eddy guided his community through loss with funerals for over half the victims and nurturing healing in its aftermath.
Recognized nationally for his compassionate service during this dark chapter, Father Eddy Morales received the US Surgeon General’s Medallion Award for Health - a testament to love triumphing over despair. Honored at Washington D.C.'s Kennedy Center, Fr. Eddy Morales exemplified unwavering kindness amid sorrow.
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