- A gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, killing 17 and injuring 15.
- Student Kelsey Friend told ABC News how geography teacher Scott Beigel let her into his classroom as she fled and was shot before he could lock the door again.
- Addressing his family, she said "I am alive today because of him."
Geography teacher Scott Beigel, 35, will be remembered as a hero.
A February 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, left 17 dead and 15 injured, but Beigel's selfless act during the attack saved several students' lives.
Student Kelsey Friend recounted to ABC News' George Stephanopoulos how Beigel unlocked the door of his classroom to give refuge to her and other students as they fled. They hid behind his desk. As he went to relock the door, the shooter walked past and fatally shot him.
"I am alive today because of him," Friend said when given the opportunity to address Beigel's family. "Thank you for bringing and having this amazing person in life and giving him the power to be stronger than I could have ever been."
Beigel's impact will never be forgotten by those he saved.
"He will be missed by me and multiple friends, his name with me will live on," Friend said.
