While I never met Evan and do not live up in Bethel, the tragic shooting made a big impact on me because of my kids and my foster kids.  I have never forgotten the Bethel shooting and doubt I ever will. I have often wondered how Evan was doing. He was the same age as my oldest son at the time and I often thought how if circumstances were different, my son could have done the same thing.
It makes me sad to know that he has lost contact with his brothers, especially with both parents dead now. I am glad to hear he has his GED and that he works in prison. Hope he will continue to "improve" himself through whatever activities and educational opportunities he might be able to access. While he is going to spend the rest (his whole life) in jail, he can still strive to positively contribute something to the world. It might be a drawing, a poem or tending plants and flowers for the beautification of the grounds. His life was spared for a reason, he has a purpose on this earth, he can find it.