The nation is more divided than ever, especially when it comes to the issue of gun violence. People are afraid to speak out, even when they know lives are at stake. Many support change in their hearts, but they stay silent because they fear being accused of trying to take away the Second Amendment. But this is not about taking away rights, it is about saving lives. It is about children who should be safe in their homes, classrooms, teenagers who should be planning their futures, and families who should never have to bury a loved one because of preventable violence. Speaking out for safety, accountability, and common sense solutions should never be viewed as an attack on freedom. It should be seen for what it truly is, an act of love and responsibility for the lives of those we hold most dear. Henry’s Law is not about politics, it is about people. It is about children like Henry who deserved to grow up and live a full life. It is about mothers like me who live with grief so heavy that no parent should ever have to carry. It is about families who will never again gather for birthdays, graduations, or weddings because their loved one was stolen from them. This fight is not about left or right, it is about right and wrong. I know some gun owners believe that Red Flag laws are an infringement on their constitutional rights. They fear these laws will lead to the stripping of guns from law-abiding citizens. That is simply not true. Red Flag laws are about prevention, not punishment. They are carefully designed with due process and judicial oversight to temporarily remove firearms only when there is clear evidence that someone poses a danger to themselves or others. These laws save lives by giving families and communities a tool to step in before tragedy strikes.

We need common sense gun laws. Laws that protect children and families. Laws that keep guns out of the hands of those who are dangerous while respecting the rights of responsible gun owners. Henry’s Law is one step toward that vision, a step toward preventing another tragedy, a step toward creating a safer tomorrow. The nation may be divided, but saving lives should never be something that divides us. Silence only allows this crisis to continue. Fear will not protect our children. We must find the courage to rise above the arguments, to look beyond the labels, and to stand together in the name of what is right. It is not easy to speak out. It is not easy to fight against a system that often feels broken. But silence has never saved lives, and silence has never changed history. I believe with all my heart that Henry’s life, his light, and his memory can help bridge this divide. His story is a reminder that we cannot wait any longer. Every day without action is another day that more lives are at risk. That is why I will not stop speaking, and I ask you not to stop either. Share Henry’s story. Share this petition. Stand with me in demanding the change that should have come long ago. Together, we can honor Henry by fighting for a future where no other child, no other mother, and no other family has to endure this kind of preventable tragedy. Henry deserved better, and so do all of our children.    

Henry deserved better, and so do all of our children. Thank you for standing with me.

With love and determination,

Jennifer Gaspard

Forever Henry’s Mom