The Sun Shines in Heaven song for Sandy Hook families
Jim Wendt created The Sun Shines in Heaven to aid grieving parents after losing a child. Inspired by his mother’s loss and the Sandy Hook tragedy, he collaborated with his daughter Marissa, refined lyrics with Ivan Rutherford, and aims proceeds to My Sandy Hook Family Fund. Proceeds go to supporting victims’ families online.
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Newtown
Conn
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Marissa
Ivan Rutherford
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Newtown, Conn
The Sun Shines in Heaven Lyrics Meditation
The poem chronicles sorrow after a day of tragedy with 26 images and countless tears The speaker asks why as families bid farewell Children cling to loved ones under dark skies Candles glow while hands clasp The chorus urges resilience kindness and faith The sun shines in heaven and a belief that someday healing will come
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown
The Newtown mass shooting occurred on December 14 2012 when Adam Lanza age 20 killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary including 20 children and six staff members before taking his own life. The final investigation concluded Lanza acted alone with no coherent motive found despite extensive study.
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Hopeful Message From The Song Team
Marissa hopes listeners enjoy the song and focus on positives and the sun shining in heaven. Jim urges cherishing memories, loving life today, and moving on despite grief from losing a child. He shares personal loss and urges families to cherish memories while seeking coping, support, and resilience.
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