Memorial Archives

Anniversary of Tragic Mass Shooting at Outlet Mall: Memorial for Victims of Neo-Nazi Attack on Monday

Dallas, Texas – As Monday approaches, the community in Dallas, Texas prepares to commemorate the tragic event that took place at an outlet mall a year ago. The incident involved a Neo-Nazi opening fire and claiming the lives of eight innocent individuals. The anniversary serves as a somber reminder of the impact of hate-fueled violence on a community. The gunman, identified as Allen, unleashed terror at the mall, leaving many families devastated and the city …

Community Gathers for Memorial Motorcycle Ride Honoring Teens Killed by Convicted Rapist

HENRYETTA, Okla. — In Henryetta, Oklahoma, a somber memorial motorcycle ride was organized to commemorate the lives of five teenagers tragically killed by a convicted rapist last year. Those honored were 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. The community gathered at Nichols Park on Sunday to pay …

Memorial Ride Honors Lives of Henryetta Teens Murdered by Convicted Rapist

Henryetta, Oklahoma – One year after the tragic murder of five innocent teens by a convicted rapist, a memorial ride is set to honor their lives. The memorial ride, happening on Sunday, will pay tribute to Brittany Brewer, Ivy Webster, Tiffany Guess, Rylee Allen, and Michael Mayo. These young lives were cut short by Jesse McFadden, a convicted rapist who also killed his wife Holly before taking his own life. According to the Medical Examiner’s …

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 …

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 …

South Omaha’s Biker Community Honors Fallen Brother with Memorial Ride and Calls for Justice

South Omaha, Nebraska – The biker community in South Omaha came together to commemorate their brother Gary Mangiameli, who tragically passed away one year ago after being hit and killed. Mangiameli’s loved ones, including his son Dominick and daughter Marisa, reflected on the pain of his loss and the void left in their lives. Despite the passage of time, the absence of Mangiameli, a beloved figure to his children and grandchildren, remains a heartbreaking reality. …

Remembering New London: Honoring the Victims of the 1937 Explosion with Annual Memorial Program

New London, Texas – In a small East Texas community, the memory of a tragic event has been largely suppressed. Nearly 87 years ago, a devastating explosion took the lives of almost 300 students and faculty members, including Ardyth Davidson, the sister of John Davidson who was born three years after the tragedy. Despite growing up with minimal knowledge of the incident, the impact of the explosion still resonates within the community. John Moore, a …

Vice President Harris to Visit Parkland High School Memorial Before Demolition: Exclusive Access and Emotional Remembrance Planned

PARKLAND, Fla. — Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School this month in Parkland, Florida. The purpose of her visit is to walk the halls of the school with family members of those who lost their lives in a mass shooting that occurred in 2018. The tragic incident resulted in the deaths of 14 students and three adults, injuring 17 others, making it one of the deadliest school shootings …

Memorial Service Commemorates 72 Men Lost in Willow Grove Mine Tragedy

Belmont County, Ohio – A tragic event in history continues to be remembered as a community gathers to honor 72 men who lost their lives in the Willow Grove Mine explosion on March 16, 1940. Today, a memorial service was held to pay tribute to the fallen miners and recognize the families affected by the devastating loss. In March 2020, a memorial stone, statue, and a bell from the Sacred Hearts Church were placed in …

Highland Park Native and Wife Donate $1 Million for Permanent Memorial for Mass Shooting Victims

Highland Park, Illinois – A Highland Park native and his wife have made a generous donation of $1 million towards the construction of a permanent memorial honoring the seven victims of a tragic mass shooting that occurred in Highland Park. Jon Gray, who hails from Highland Park, and his wife Mindy Gray’s donation marks the first private contribution to the city’s initiative to create a lasting place of remembrance for those impacted by the July …