
tia hernlen: A Tale of Tragedy, Composure & Quiet Resilience
On March 28, 2005, five-year-old Tia Hernlen endured unimaginable trauma. She became the only witness—and survivor—of the fatal shooting of her parents in their home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Despite her age, Tia bravely called 911, calmly describing the horrifying scene—a voice that would echo across the nation as a testament to composure beyond…