Wade has been vocal after he found out one of the victims, Joaquin Oliver, was buried in his jersey. He wore shoes with Oliver’s name on them, sent several tweets about the slain high school victim and visited with Oliver’s family.
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On Wednesday, he wanted to let the other students know how much he cares.
“I just wanted to come and say I’m inspired by all of you," he said in a video captured of his appearance. “As someone from here in the public eye, I’m proud to say I’m from this state because of you guys.”
The Heat star spent additional time with the students taking selfies and talking to them.
Dwyane Wade at Stoneman Douglas
Dwyane Wade’s statement
After his appearance, Wade went on Twitter to share his experience.