Along with the blood drive, the Panthers held a pre-game ceremony for the victims and Roberto Luongo had an opportunity to speak to the crowd on hand during the ceremony.Thank you to everyone who has come out to support our blood drive. You can still donate until 7pm, and those attending tonight's game will be able to donate through the end of the second intermission. pic.twitter.com/j9KKoDUQ3D
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) February 22, 2018
Luongo, who has lived in Parkland for the last 12 years, delivered a powerful and emotional speech to the crowd and the students from the school that were in attendance."We will find strength in each other." FOX Sports Florida's Randy Moller addresses the crowd before the game between the Florida Panthers and the Washington Capitals. #FlaPanthers #MSDStrong #NHL #OneTerritory pic.twitter.com/3rkwX2LOAw
— FOX Sports Florida (@FOXSportsFL) February 23, 2018
The shooting hit close to home for Luongo, too, as he was in Vancouver and the school his son attends was in lockdown.An emotional Roberto Luongo addresses the home crowd prior to tonight's game, saying he is inspired by how the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas have responded after the school shooting last Wednesday. #MSDStrong #NHL #FlaPanthers #OneTerritory pic.twitter.com/KV1ERJvr7l
— FOX Sports Florida (@FOXSportsFL) February 23, 2018
Thankfully he was safe, but others were not and based on his powerful speech, Luongo wants to see change and will do his best to make that change happen.Mackenzie and Luongo live in Parkland and have kids in school. Luongo’s son was in lockdown in a closet for three hours.
— Nick Cotsonika (@cotsonika) February 22, 2018
The NHL should be proud to have Roberto Luongo--and players like him--representing the league. https://t.co/iPrGMP4pHw
— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) February 23, 2018
Bobby Lou as always been one of my favorite. Well said sir!! https://t.co/WqZUVSz5gk
— Martin Biron (@martybiron43) February 23, 2018
Phenomenal. https://t.co/zB7gnalSau
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 23, 2018
A teary-eyed Roberto Luongo addresing the BB&T Center crowd: "When I'm done playing I'm going to spend the rest of my life in Parkland. I love that city... It's time for us as a community to take action. Enough is enough."
— Jameson Olive (@JamesonCoop) February 23, 2018
Parkland resident Robert Luongo addresses the crowd. “I love that city.” pic.twitter.com/3Fo6dE6Nwz
— Ted Starkey (@TedStarkey) February 23, 2018
Roberto Luongo wiping tears from his eyes.. That’s the moment that’ll be burned in my memory from this night.. These moments of silence are deafening..
— Rob Carlin (@RobCarlinNBCS) February 23, 2018
I will be a Roberto Luongo fan until the day I die. He never needed a 'C' on his jersey to be the natural leader he is. https://t.co/0DWVzIMOfJ
— Adam Proteau (@Proteautype) February 23, 2018
"Enough is enough. We have to take action," Roberto Luongo on tragedy in Florida.
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) February 23, 2018
Don't try and tell me that athletes should stick to sports. https://t.co/7ipAEXyPRL
Luongo tells the students from Stoneman Douglas he is proud of what they have been doing since the shooting. "You guys are an inspiration to all of us."
— Nick Cotsonika (@cotsonika) February 23, 2018
A beautiful ceremony was just held in Sunrise, honoring the lives of the 17 lives tragically lost last week. Inspiring speech by Roberto Luongo commending the students and teachers of SDHS for how they're handling the devastation. "Enough is enough," he said, calling for change. pic.twitter.com/t38Xn0X15v
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) February 23, 2018
Roberto Luongo is a national treasure.
— Katie Brown (@katiebhockey) February 23, 2018
An emotional Roberto Luongo. He's a guy who cares about his community. https://t.co/Fe6owsPQYt
— George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) February 23, 2018
