Hero Sandy Hook teacher laid to rest
Family and friends said their final goodbyes today to Victoria Soto, the first-grade teacher who died trying to save the lives of her students. The 27-year-old Stratford native was able to save some
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Dec 19, 2012, 11:04 PM
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Family and friends said their final goodbyes today to Victoria Soto, the first-grade teacher who died trying to save the lives of her students.
The 27-year-old Stratford native was able to save some of their lives by using her training and instincts.
Soto's family says it was her lifelong dream to become a teacher. News 12 Connecticut was told that the Soto graduated from Stratford High School and Eastern Connecticut State University.
Today, the university announced the creation of a scholarship in Soto's honor for students studying to be teachers.
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