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Gun Violence Memorial Honors Victims in Dedicated Exhibit at ATF Headquarters

Washington, D.C. – Families affected by gun violence gathered at the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) last month for a solemn occasion. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland led the dedication of an exhibit honoring victims of gun violence, including Garnell Whitfield Jr.’s 86-year-old mother, Ruth. Whitfield, a retired fire commissioner from Buffalo, New York, emphasized the importance of empathy and understanding the impact of gun violence, encouraging ATF employees to remember …

Memorial Motorcycle Ride Honors Henryetta Teens Slain by Convicted Rapist

Henryetta, Oklahoma – In a show of remembrance and solidarity, a memorial motorcycle ride was organized in honor of five teenagers tragically killed by a convicted rapist last year. The community gathered at Nichols Park to pay tribute to Brittany Brewer, Ivy Webster, Tiffany Guess, Rylee Allen, and Michael Mayo, who lost their lives at the hands of Jesse McFadden, who also took the life of his wife Holly before ending his own. Mourning the …

Memorial Ride Honors Victims of Henryetta Mass Murder

HENRYETTA, Oklahoma – In a solemn tribute, a community in Henryetta, Oklahoma, united to honor the memory of five teenagers tragically killed by a convicted rapist in the previous year. The memorial motorcycle ride held at Nichols Park served as a poignant reminder of the lives lost as family and friends gathered to pay their respects. The victims, Brittany Brewer, Ivy Webster, Tiffany Guess, Rylee Allen, and Michael Mayo, were senselessly taken by convicted rapist …

Memorial Procession Honors Fallen Charlotte Officer Joshua Eyer

Charlotte, North Carolina – A solemn procession honored fallen officer Joshua Eyer, one of the victims of a tragic shootout with felon Terry Clark Hughes. The incident, which occurred on Monday, resulted in the deaths of four officers, including Eyer. Hughes, who was wanted for possession of a firearm by a felon and two counts of felony fleeing, fired over 100 rounds at law enforcement officers outside his residence before being fatally shot during the …

Mass Murder Memorial Ride Honors Henryetta Victims and Raises Awareness

Henryetta, Oklahoma – One year since the tragic murder of five innocent teens by a convicted rapist, a memorial ride is set to honor their lives this Sunday. Brittany Brewer, Ivy Webster, Tiffany Guess, Rylee Allen, and Michael Mayo lost their lives at the hands of Jesse McFadden, who also killed his wife before taking his own life. The Medical Examiner’s report revealed disturbing injuries consistent with sexual assault on some of the victims, shedding …

Disaster Anniversary: Texas City Honors 1947 Explosion Victims with Memorial Ceremony

Texas City, Texas – The residents and leaders of Texas City commemorated the anniversary of the 1947 Texas City Disaster with a ceremony at the Showboat Pavilion. This event honors the memory of the Texas City Disaster, which took place on April 16, 1947. Survivors of the tragic event attended, paying tribute to the 27 firefighters from Texas City who lost their lives while responding to the catastrophic explosion. The solemn ceremony included a bell …

Explosion Anniversary Memorial Service Honors Umatilla Depot Workers

Hermiston, Oregon – As the Columbia Development Authority and the Oregon Military Department hosted a memorial service on March 21, 2024, to remember the 80th Anniversary of a tragic 1944 munitions explosion at the former Umatilla Army Ordnance Depot that claimed the lives of six workers, a somber atmosphere enveloped the gathered crowd. The event, which honored the sacrifices made by those who lost their lives in service of their country, was attended by representatives, …

Biker Community Honors Fallen Brother with Memorial Ride in South Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska – The biker community in South Omaha gathered to honor their brother Gary Mangiameli, who tragically passed away a year ago after being hit and killed. Reflecting on the loss, Mangiameli’s son, Dominick, shared that while the pain has been difficult, time has brought some healing. However, the void left by Mangiameli’s absence in the lives of his seven children and growing number of grandchildren remains irreplaceable. Described by his daughter Marisa as …

Tragedy Remembered: East Texas Community Honors Victims of 1937 School Explosion in New London

New London, Texas – Long-forgotten memories of a tragic explosion that claimed almost 300 lives at a school in New London 87 years ago resurfaced as the community gathered for a “Day of Remembrance” ceremony. Jean Davidson, whose husband John lost his sister in the disaster, revealed how the tragedy had been shrouded in silence within the small East Texas town until recent years. Reflecting on the past, Davidson shared that her husband had little …

Explosion Survivor from London High School Honors Lost Lives with Community Unity

New London, Texas – The community of New London came together to commemorate the tragic London School explosion that occurred on March 18, 1937. The devastating explosion, resulting from a leak of odorless natural gas, caused the loss of 294 lives and left over 300 individuals injured. Patsy Lefors Dawson, a London High School graduate from the class of 1954, was a mere 13 months old when she was present in the gym for a …