Daniela and Sofia Mendoza were two of the eight people killed in the shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets on May 6, 2023.The girls' school, Cox Elementary in Sachse, will soon have a beautiful park with tributes to honor the young girls."We are not only breaking earth, but also barriers of grief and loss," said Krista Wilson, the principal of Cox Elementary.Daniela was in fourth grade and her little sister Sofia was in second grade when a day out shopping ended their lives.
You will see a bird feeder that represents Daniela's generosity and compassion and Sofia's dream of owning her own library will come true with a free little library registered in her name," said Green.Wylie ISD superintendent Dr. David Vinson says students are still grieving the loss of their freinds.Therapy dogs were at the school Monday to help."There will be good days and bad days," said Dr. Vinson.Daniela and Sofia were the Mendoza's only two children.