Barack and Michelle Obama sent a letter to survivors of the Parkland, Florida school shooting, which left 17 people dead in February. The Obamas called the students' "resilience, resolve, and solidarity" shown "in the wake of unspeakable tragedy" inspiring. In the weeks since the tragedy, Parkland students have been outspoken in the media on the need for gun reform and school safety. The letter, addressed to the students of Parkland and dated March 10.