Honor Archives

Local Bands Honor Shooting Victims with Fundraising Memorial Concert at Sunshine Studios

Colorado Springs, Colorado – Sunshine Studios in Security-Widefield became a hub of music and remembrance on Friday night as local bands came together to celebrate the lives of Celie Montgomery and Sam Knopp, the two individuals tragically lost in the February shooting at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The fundraising memorial concert drew hundreds of attendees, with proceeds going to support the families of Montgomery and Knopp. Amongst the lineup were former bandmates of …

Lewiston Community Gathers to Honor Victims of Tragic Shooting Massacre

LEWISTON, Maine – The community of Lewiston will come together to commemorate the six-month anniversary of a tragic event that shook the town to its core. It was on October 25, 2023, when a shooter devastated the peace of this small town by killing 18 individuals and injuring 13 others in what became the deadliest incident of its kind in Maine. A special gathering is scheduled to take place at SimardPayne Memorial Park on Thursday, …

Motorcycle Memorial Ride Planned to Honor Victims of Henryetta Mass Murder

Henryetta, Oklahoma – A memorial ride is being organized in Henryetta to honor the memory of five teenagers tragically killed in a mass murder one year ago. Ivy Webster, Brittany Brewer, Rylee Allen, Tiffany Glass, and Michael Mayo lost their lives on May 1st, 2023, at the hands of convicted rapist Jesse McFadden, who also killed his wife before taking his own life. The release of McFadden, while awaiting prosecution for a prior crime committed …

Community Comes Together to Honor Teacher Killed in Tragic Incident at Manatee Academy

Port St. Lucie, Florida – Residents of Port St. Lucie, Florida, gathered at Manatee Academy K-8 School on Sunday to create a memorial for Jamie Felix, a beloved teacher who tragically lost her life in a suspected murder-suicide incident. The community came together to honor Felix, who had previously been recognized as Teacher of the Year at the school. Felix’s untimely death sent shockwaves through the school and the broader community. Her husband, who reportedly …

Community Unites in Human Chain Event to Honor Victims of Covenant School Shooting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On Wednesday, thousands of people in Nashville formed a human chain to mark the one-year anniversary of a tragic shooting at the Covenant School. The shooting resulted in the deaths of three 9-year-old children and three adults. The event, organized by gun safety advocates, brought together families from the school and children who were present during the traumatic incident. Melissa Alexander, a parent with a child at the school, expressed her gratitude …

Thousands to Form Human Chain to Honor Victims of Gun Violence a Year After School Shooting

Nashville, Tennessee – One year after a tragic shooting at The Covenant School that claimed six lives, thousands are expected to gather to honor the victims and advocate for gun violence prevention measures. The community plans to form a four-mile human chain, starting at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, where some victims were taken, and ending at the state Capitol. The non-profit organization Voices for a Safer Tennessee is leading the event to …

Family and Friends Honor Bartlesville Shooting Victim One Year After Tragic Loss

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – Residents of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, gathered to commemorate the life of Codie King, who tragically lost his life to gun violence a year ago. King was fatally shot at the Brookhaven Apartments in the city, leaving his loved ones devastated. According to his former girlfriend Jackie Wilson, King was involved in a confrontation with an intruder at the apartment complex, which led to the fatal shooting. The shooter, Colton Tallchief, confessed to the …

Community gathers to honor fallen miners of the Willow Grove Mine explosion

Belmont County, Ohio – Seventy-two miners tragically lost their lives in the Willow Grove Mine explosion on March 16, 1940. Decades later, a memorial stone, statue, and bell now stand in Willow Grove to honor the fallen men and the families affected by this devastating event. Commemorating the miners who perished, Michael Payton, District 31 Vice President, emphasized the importance of never forgetting what transpired. The risks miners face in providing for their families and …

Community Comes Together to Honor Life of One-Year-Old Taidyn Anderson

Wichita, Kansas – The community of Wichita, Kansas rallied together at Cessna Park to honor the memory of one-year-old Taidyn Anderson, who tragically lost his life in a shooting at an apartment complex near Pawnee and Oliver. The gathering, organized by Kayla Lawrence, sought not only to remember Taidyn but also to show support for his grieving family. Lawrence, though not related to the Andersons, felt a deep connection to the family after learning about …

Community Gathers to Honor Firefighter Lost in Loudoun Co. Home Explosion

LEESBURG, Va. – Residents of Loudoun County are preparing to honor a fallen hero at a memorial service for a firefighter who tragically lost his life in a home explosion. The community is expected to come together in tribute to the firefighter’s courage and dedication. The firefighter, who remains unnamed at this time, was responding to a call regarding a potential gas leak when the explosion occurred. The devastating incident has left family, friends, colleagues, …