Lost to gun violence on April 20, 1999 in Littleton, Colorado.
Victim of Columbine High School Massacre
He was the only adult killed in the massacre
He was a Teacher, dad and grandfather William David Sanders, known as Dave, was in the cafeteria when he heard gunfire and rushed to warn the students. He has been hailed a hero after he successfully managed to get around 100 students away from danger.
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