Luby massacre suzanna hupp book

Hupp was elected to her first of five consecutive terms in 1996. The luby s cafeteria massacre that left 23 people dead in killeen was 27 years ago. One womans fight against gun control, published by privateer publications in san antonio, texas. New book now available from lubys to the legislature one womans fight against gun control. The luby s massacre was a mass murder on october 16, 1991, which took place at a luby s restaurant in killeen, texas. Lubys massacre on october 16, 1991, 35yearold george pierre hennard drove his 1987 ford ranger pickup through the front window of a lubys cafeteria in killeen.

Suzanna hupp, whose parents were among the 23 people killed when at the killeen lubys massacre in 1991, told a committee she could have. Suzanna hupp testimony better quality to congress on. Twentythree diners massacred at texas restaurant history. In october of 1991 what was, up to that time, one of the largest mass shootings in u. Suzanna hupp became a case study in gun control after testifying in front of congress as a survivor of the 1991 luby massacre in texas where both of her parents were killed. Suzanna gratia hupp saw both her parents murdered that day. Dec 01, 2009 on october 16, 1991, suzanna gratia hupp witnessed the tragic shooting of 23 people at lubys cafeteria in killeen, texas, among them her parents. In her book, from lubys to the legislature, suzanna hupp defends the right for all people to carry a weapon. Disarming americans would do nothing but allow for the criminals to do as they please to law abiding citizens. She also wrote a book about her experience, and she became a. Hupps future response to gun control initiatives and legislation. When i finally read this book i already knew a lot about ms hupp she was for.

Her story only made the media because of the mass murder created by one armed man. She owned and operated the former cove physical rehab clinic from 1987 until 2000, when the facility was sold. Lubys massacre truck photo, in october of 1991 what was, up to that time, one of the largest mass shootings in u. Remembering a victim of the lubys shooting 25 years later. Suzanna gratiahupp and john gorena please buy suzanna gratiahupps book. Texas mass shooting survivor lobbies congress for less gun control. This video is of suzanna hupp telling about her story and why she fights for the second amendment. Oct 15, 2019 suzanna gratia hupp, who was at lubys with her parents on the day of the massacre and watched as they were murdered, was instrumental in getting the law passed. The law had been campaigned for by suzanna hupp, who was present at the luby s massacre and both of whose parents were shot and killed. Hupp moved first to houston to practice and then in 1987 to copperas cove in bell county. Lubys restaurant massacre religiopolitical talk rpt. On october 16, 1991, suzanna gratia hupp witnessed the tragic shooting of 23 people at luby s cafeteria in killeen, texas, among them her parents. He quickly shot and killed 23 people, and wounded 27 others. Ironically she had decided against carrying a small revolverthat could have dramatically changed the days eventsin her purse that day out of a fear of losing her chiropractors license if caught possessing a weapon.

Gun control right to own guns, suzanna gratiahupp from. It is a story about a girl and the lessons her loving parents taught her. One womans fight against gun control by suzanna gratia hupp 20091201 at. Suzanna gratia hupp, who was at luby s with her parents on the day of the massacre and watched as they were murdered. The lubys cafeteria massacre that left 23 people dead in killeen was 27 years ago. Actually however, her mother went to her mortallywounded husbands aid and was then shot in the head.

Suzanna gratia hupp, who was at lubys with her parents on the day of the massacre and watched as they were murdered, was instrumental in getting the law passed. Everyone that wants to disarm america should watch this video. On october 16, 1991, suzanna gratia hupp witnessed the tragic shooting of 23 people at lubys cafeteria in killeen. On october 16, 1991, a man drove his truck into lubys restaurant. She so believed in her cause she became a representative in texas. Texas mass shooting survivor lobbies congress for less gun. She has written a book, from lubys to the legislature. The dallas morning news reports this is a drill suzanna hupp has done with her. Oct 03, 2017 a 35yearold man, unemployed and known to hate women and minorities, drove his pickup truck through a window of a luby s restaurant in killeen, texas, on oct. I like how she states that she doesnt view herself a victim of gun violence, but of a crazy man. The author was with her parents in luby s cafeteria that day in october, 1991 when a misogynist maniac rammed his pickup through the wall and began killing. From luby s to the legislature continues hupp s fight against future massacres. Suzanna gratia hupp explains meaning of 2nd amendment. The book is much more than the story of the lubys massacre that occurred in october of 1991.

Also, i had the privilege of meeting suzanna gratiahupp on june 16, 2010. In 1991, suzanna hupp was eating lunch in a luby s cafeteria when a gunman drove a blue ford pickup through the restaurants front window, got out and started shooting. This sounds much like what suzanna hupp went through at the lubys cafeteria massacre in october of 1991 at the hands of a madman. Survivors of texas lubys massacre grieve anew over. On that day in 1991, she was a young chiropractor, eating lunch with her parents at luby s. Apr 30, 2015 in a great twist of texasstyle irony, the mass murder at luby s cafeteria in 1991, where 23 were shot to death and 20 wounded, led not to calls for guncontrol but to the passage of legislation signed by gov. The lubys cafeteria massacre of 1991 crime magazine. Oct 15, 2015 short, moving clip in remembrance of the lubys massacre october 16, 1991 october 15, 2015 by monica this clip of lubys massacre survivor suzanna gratia hupp testifying before congress always chokes me up. Suzanna hupp, whose parents were among the 23 people killed when at the killeen lubys massacre in 1991, told a committee she could have stopped the. Hupp and her parents were having lunch at the luby s cafeteria in killeen in 1991, when a mass shooting. Privateer publications from lubys to the legislature one. The book details her life and her mission to change government. Suzanna gratia hupp testifying to congress on why good americans obeying bad gun laws leads to death and suffering.

Lubys cafeteria shooting rampage 1991 crime magazine. The lubys massacre interview with suzanna gratia hupp 1992. Reacting to the massacre, in 1995 the texas legislature passed a shallissue gun law allowing texas citizens with the required permit to carry concealed weapons. Another outcome of the lubys massacre was that in 1995 the texas legislature passed a law allowing residents with gun permits to carry concealed weapons. Hupp had actually brought a handgun to the luby s cafeteria that day, but had left it in her vehicle due to the laws in force at the time, forbidding citizens from carrying firearms. Lending a human face to the costs of civilian disarmament was former texas state representative and luby s massacre survivor suzanna hupp. Survivors of 1991 texas restaurant massacre still face. Suzanna gratiahupp also seen here in testimony before congress 1991 talks intimately about her experience inside of lubys restaurant. The lubys massacre is especially haunting in light of all the mass shootings that have taken place after it.

Mar 08, 2009 luby s cafeteria massacre survivor dr. Jan 15, 2020 this sounds much like what suzanna hupp went through at the lubys cafeteria massacre in october of 1991 at the hands of a madman. Nov 10, 2017 survivors of 1991 texas restaurant massacre still face grief. Massacre survivor tells congress im not a victim of guns. The dallas morning news reports this is a drill suzanna hupp has done with her two sons. Just before the lubys massacre, hupp had left her own gun in the car. The former texas house representative shared her story about her parents murder i n front of her eyes by a shooter in a luby s restaurant. Aug 18, 2011 during the shooting, he approached suzanna gratia hupp and her parents. She commands your attention and if you get a chance, you should read her book, from lubys to the. Emerging from his truck, hennard, an unemployed former merchant marine from nearby belton, began to open fire on the restaurants patrons and staff. The luby s shooting, also known as the luby s massacre, was a mass shooting that took place on october 16, 1991, at a luby s cafeteria in killeen, texas. Aug 27, 2008 as the gunman reloaded, hupp escaped through a broken window and believed that her mother, ursula gratia, was behind her.

She was a survivor of the 1991 luby s shooting, where both of her parents were killed. The perpetrator, george hennard, drove his pickup truck through the front window of the restaurant. Hupp shared the story of the murder of her parents. Short, moving clip in remembrance of the lubys massacre. Suzanna hupp testifying to congress on why good americans obeying bad gun laws leads to death and suffering. While lack and his friends were figuring out a plan, suzanna hupp. Hupp can be heard in episode 81 of this american life, giving a firsthand account of her experience in the lubys massacre of killeen, tx in 1991. George hennard, a thirtyfive year old man, drove his blue 1987 ford ranger pickup truck through the front window of a luby s restaurant. Columbine by dave cullen, little bee by chris cleave, corrag by susan fletcher, human acts by han kang, and one of us. Nov 20, 2009 one of the more public figures to emerge from the luby s massacre was suzanna hupp. In killeen, hard lessons from mass killings at fort. She was very nice and took the time to talk and answer questions. Hupp has authored a book regarding her experiences. In a great twist of texasstyle irony, the mass murder at lubys cafeteria in 1991, where 23 were shot to death and 20 wounded, led not to calls for guncontrol but to the passage of legislation signed by gov.

On october 16, 1991, suzanna gratia hupp witnessed the tragic shooting of 23 people. Survivors of 1991 texas restaurant massacre still face grief. Dec 04, 20 this video is of suzanna hupp telling about her story and why she fights for the second amendment. Survivors of texas lubys massacre grieve anew over sutherland springs in 1991, suzanna hupp was eating lunch in a lubys cafeteria when a gunman drove a blue ford pickup through. Ironically she had decided against carrying a small revolverthat could have dramatically changed the days eventsin her purse that day out of a fear of losing her chiropractors license if. Suzanna gratia hupp born 1958 or 1959 is a republican former state representative, who represented from 1997 to 2007 district 54 in central texas, which encompasses bell, burnet, and lampasas counties. Suzanna gratia hupps new book, from lubys to the legislature one womans fight against gun control, is much more than the story of the lubys massacre that occurred in october of 1991. Lubys massacre simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. As a survivor of the lubys massacre, hupp testified across the country in support of concealedhandgun laws. Suzanna hupp tells about the lubys massacre youtube. East texas big iron concealed handgun training pictures. Dec 01, 2009 i purchased this book due to the firstperson description of the events from the lubys massacre almost 20 years ago i thought that it would provide some good insight on the actual event, as well as some contextual information regarding the setting, existing laws at that time, and how this tragedy shaped ms.

Suzanna gratia hupps chilling story of family massacre. On monday, more than a decade later, she spoke once more on the issue, examining it through the lens of the debate currently gripping the nation. Survivors from that tragic day shared their stories with channel 6 weekend anchor emani payne. The mass shooting at lubys cafeteria in central texas made news around the world and turned an unknown chiropractor into a national champion for the right of ordinary citizens to carry guns for selfdefense. Cases like those of suzanne hupp are even more rare. Suzanna gratia hupp born 1958 or 1959 is an american politician who served in the texas house of representatives from november 15, 1996 until january 9, 2007 as a republican. Bush that eased the way for citizens to obtain concealedcarry licenses. Suzanna gratia hupps new book, from lubys to the legislature one. The lubys shooting, also known as the lubys massacre, was a mass shooting that took place on october 16, 1991, at a lubys cafeteria in killeen, texas. Her book is essential reading for the gun community on several levels.