Was anyone out there alive and aware when JFK, MLK and RFK were shot?

[Honeycombe8]

35. I was in elementary school. His death & assassination was announced over loudspeakers

in the school rooms. Even though I was in the 6th grade, I was shocked and horrified. I knew who JFK was, had seen him on TV, seen campaign signs before his election.

MLK - I don't remember that much. I recall being confused. I could understand, I think, that someone would kill him.... a black man who was controversial, famous, speaking out for change. Still....a sad time because he was a nonviolent man.

Bobby Kennedy - Another horrific incident I saw on tv. My first thought was "again? The poor family." and "Oh, no." At some point I wondered if another Kennedy would ever run for office. Then I wondered, "But why?" I understood some being angry at MLK (unjustified, but I understood the anger that an outspoken black man could generate), I didn't understand the anger against the Kennedys.