Florida shooting victims: The pupils and heroic teachers who never made it home 

As gun shots rang out at a Florida high school on Wednesday, a call on the school’s security radio asked if the loud sounds were firecrackers.

Aaron Feis, in his capacity as a school security guard, responded: "No, that is not firecrackers." It was the last anyone heard from him.

It later emerged that as others fled the gunman, Mr Feis had put himself in harm’s way, using his own body to shield his students.

"He died the same way he lived – he put himself second," said Denise Lehtio, a spokeswoman for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. 

"He was a very kind soul, a very nice man. He died a hero." 

Mr Feis, who a former student of Marjory Stoneman himself, was also an assistant football coach at the school. 

In a statement, the team said: "He was our Assistant Football Coach and security guard. 

"He selflessly shielded students from the shooter when he was shot. He will forever be in our hearts and memories."

Mr Feis was one of at least 17 victims in Wednesday’s deadly massacre, along with 13 teenagers and two other staff members who were shot and killed by former student Nikolas Cruz.

The massacre has shocked the small, tight knit community of Parkland, Florida. 

The middle class town, 50 miles from Miami, was named the Florida’s safest town last year with just seven violent crimes recorded. 

"He does so much. That is terrible that it would happen to anybody. It is so senseless. I am totally crushed,” he told local newspaper the Sun-Sentinel.

Gina Montalto

Gina Montalto, 14, was feared dead when she stopped answering her phone in the aftermath of the shooting. 

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One of her former sports instructors, Manuel Miranda, described her as "kind, caring, always smiling" as she confirmed the news on Wednesday night.

Alyssa Al Hadeff

Alyssa Al Hadeff, 15, was confirmed dead by her cousin, Ariella Del Quaglio, on Thursday. "Many innocent souls were taken a few short hours ago," she said. "Among them we just got confirmation was my little cousin. My heart is broken. I am at a loss for words".

Luke Hoyer

Luke Hoyer was killed on the third floor of the school, his family members said, paying tribute to their "precious" child.

Meadow Pollock

The 18-year-old had planned to attend Lynn University, the Miami Herald reported.

“Please say a prayer for the family of an amazing girl I got to call my bestfriend growing up,” posted her friend Gii Lovito on Facebook. “Her life was taken way too soon and I have no words to describe how this feels.”

Cara Loughran

The 14-year-old was confirmed to be among the victims by a peer counselor at her much.

“RIP Cara, and fly with the angels. You will be greatly missed, and we will always love you and celebrate your beautiful life,” her neighbour wrote on Facebook.

Carmen Schentrup 

Aged 16, the former National Merit Scholar semifinalist was confirmed dead on Thursday morning by several friends on social media. 

"Rest In Peace Carmen Schentrup. Your family is forever in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry," tweeted Pranati.

Carmen Schentrup, 16

“Her cousin, Matt Brandow, called her "the smartest and most intelligible 16-year-old I've ever met.
According to the Broward County Public School system, Schentrup was a 2017 National Merit Scholar semifinalist.” pic.twitter.com/oSW1DWwQQ9

— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) February 16, 2018

Alaina Petty

Alaina, aged 14 years old, was also killed, according to friends and family.

In a statement, her family said Alaina was a member of the JROTC programme and volunteered with the “Helping Hands” programme of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including a cleanup of the Keys after Hurricane Irma.

“It is impossible to sum up all that Alaina was, and meant, to her family & friends,” the family wrote, according to the Miami Herald. “Alaina was a vibrant and determined young woman, loved by all who knew her.”

This is Alaina Petty. She was just 14 years-old & was tragically killed yesterday in the shooting at Parkland High School. Her Great-Aunt wrote “There are no hashtags for moments like this, only sadness.” Petty was only a freshman in high school.#GunReformNow pic.twitter.com/wAuc1ptfNl

— Simar (@sahluwal) February 15, 2018

Joaquin Oliver

Joaquin Oliver, 17, was confirmed dead by his girlfriend, Victoria González. He had become a US citizen last year, after moving from Venezuela at the age of three.

Alex Schachter

The 14-year-old marching band student at the school was confirmed dead by a former instructor as well as by Congregation Beth Am in Longwood.

Peter Wang

Peter Wang, 15, was last seen on Wednesday holding a door open so other people could escape, his cousin Aaron Chen said. 

Mr Chen later confirmed to local media his cousin was among the fatalities. “He wasn’t supposed to die,” he told First Coast News.

“He was supposed to grow old with me.”

Helena Ramsay

The 17-year-old was due to start college next year. 

A family member, in a lengthy Facebook post, called her a “smart, kind hearted and thoughtful person.”

“Though she was some what reserved, she had a relentless motivation towards her academic studies, and her soft warm demeanor brought the best out in all who knew her. She was so brilliant and witty, and I’m still wrestling with the idea that she is actually gone.”

This is Helena Ramsay, she was 17 years-old. She was killed in Florida yesterday. Helena had a “relentless motivation towards her academic studies & her soft warm demeanor brought the best out in all who knew her.” She was going to start college next year.#GunReformNow pic.twitter.com/a5IZgDqU7v

— Simar (@sahluwal) February 16, 2018