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Angels
 Here we are
As we emerge from a dark place
Buckled down in faith
Dew fresh from the rising of the sun
We stand in the gap for you
Believing in covenant and in grace

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Dancing on the heels of memories past
We rally in cries of celebration for you

Angels
We vow to speak your name
To tell the story of you
To remember to always remember you
To allow hope
To allow laughter
To allow joy
to allow peace
We give permission to let love shatter the ceiling
To allow love to encompass our very being
We bare light
We interlock
And we welcome healing

-Tara Bliss Manor

 The City of Las Vegas will never be the same following the events of October 1, 2017, when

tragically 58 people lost their lives at an outdoor concert. Five years later and forever, we

continue to remember those we lost and how this community came together in a time of crisis,

fear and grief to create a beautiful memorial that has become a symbol for what being a part of

this caring community means.

Within the five days following the October First tragedy, the Community Healing Garden was

conceived and built on land donated by the City, with volunteers coming forward from all over

the valley to help its tangible creation. This Garden has become a sacred place for mourning,
Message from
the Mayor,
healing, and peace in our community.
City of Las Vegas,
Carolyn G. Goodman
Sadly, in the years since the Route 91 Harvest festival, we have had others pass away from

complications due to injuries suffered at the event, and they, too, are part of the embrace of this

memorial. Our Community Healing Garden is a place for everyone whose lives were and remain

touched by this terrible tragedy or who seek comfort in the serenity it offers.

The Garden is home to 58 memorial trees, a central Tree of Life, and many mementos from

memories of those we lost. This book tells the story of how the Garden came to be and the

stories of those who are remembered here.

I hope, like the Garden itself, this book can bring peace to all as we remember those we lost on

that tragic October night five years ago.

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 HEATHER ALVARADO

Heather Lorraine Alvarado, from

HANNAH AHLERS Cedar City, Utah was a beloved
mother, wife, daughter, sister,
Hannah Lassette Ahlers left this aunt, and friend. She was taken
earth on October 1, 2017. She left away from this world tragically
behind her husband, Brian, and on October 1, 2017, in Las Vegas,
three children, Briannah, Brice, Nevada. Heather was born in
and Hailey. Hannah’s vibrant smile Norwalk, California, to Michael
and passion for family could be and Dolores Warino. Heather’s
seen and felt by anyone who knew children meant everything to her
her. In her 34 years she truly lived. and she spent all of her time with
Hannah said, “Love your life, live her family. She loved attending
it. Take pictures of everything. her children’s sporting events
Tell people you love them. Talk and ran an at-home day care
to random strangers. Do things center. She was the most vibrant,
you are scared to do. So many beautiful, funny, creative and kind
of us die without remembering woman. She enjoyed camping,
all the little moments. Take your fishing, celebrating Halloween,
life and make it the best story decorating for parties, going to
ever!” Hannah lived just like that. concerts, and most of all being a
Hannah was born in Bellflower, mom to her three children, Syrus,
California, and moved to Redlands Albie, and Charlie. She married
where she grew up since the age of Albert on March 23, 2002, and
7 and where she would meet the they renewed their vows for their
love of her life, Brian, at a youth 10-year anniversary in Las Vegas
group. They began dating and a (their favorite place) and had
few years later Brian proposed to their children in their ceremony.
Hannah on the 4th of July, and Heather’s best friends were her
they got married on January 27th, daughter and brother. Heather
2001. Brian was Hannah’s best loved shopping and vacationing in
friend, and they built a life that Mexico. Heather always brought
most people dream of. They had a smile to the room, was happy
a once in a lifetime type of love. all the time and was an awesome
Hannah loved going to concerts, mom. The world lost a lot of
camping, and going to the lake. sunshine the day Heather passed
The only thing she loved more away, but her memory lives on
than anything in life was being in her children every day and the
a mom to her children, who now countless random acts of kindness
carry on her legacy. Hannah is performed in her name.
physically gone, but her smile #heathershealers
reminds everyone she will live on
forever in the hearts of everyone
who knew her.
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 CARRIE RAE BARNETTE

Carrie was born in Torrance,

California. She was reared in
Garden Grove, California, and
moved to Riverside, California,
DORENE ANDERSON
in 2016 after purchasing her
own home. She attended high
Dorene was compassionate,
school at Pacifica High School
loving, honest, and fun. She made
and attended Cypress College.
a lasting impression on everyone
Some would say she was a late
she came in contact with. She
bloomer because she had no desire
was the most intelligent woman
to learn to drive until after she
and had a timeless beauty that
was 21 years old. But once she
radiated from the goodness of
started, there was no stopping
her soul. Dorene raised two girls,
her. She was always on the go.
Stefanie and Jessika, into strong,
She loved the Miami Dolphins and
capable young women. As a team
loved going to different car races,
with her loving husband, John,
including sprint and drag racing.
she created an unimaginable life
Carrie enjoyed camping with her
that will withstand all time. Her
family at Lake Cachuma in Santa
marriage was 27 years of pure
Barbara County. She loved country
and true love. Her family meant
music and attending concerts and
the whole world to her. “Mama
had a special love for humming
D” is what everyone called her,
birds. Carrie loved her nieces and
and she sure deserved that name.
nephews and enjoyed taking them
She was a mom to all. She loved
to places, but always said, “I’m
her dogs, Jersey and Daisy, just
done with your kids. You can have
as much as she loved her own
them back now!” Family always
children. She loved watching
came first but she also loved her
hockey and football. She loved a
friends. She was always willing to
good margarita on the rocks. She
help both family and friends and
could hold a tan longer than most.
asked for nothing in return. Carrie
She was an excellent cook. She
was employed at Disneyland in
was also the most selfless person
the Food Service department
you’d ever meet. The real purpose
starting in 2007. Carrie loved dill
of having someone in your life
pickles and loved watching, I Love
like Dorene is to not just hang on
Lucy, collecting memorabilia, even
to a few fading memories, but to
naming her dog, Lucy. Carrie was
live a better life, make those past
taken away from her family way
moments a future reality, and to
too early. Not a day goes by when
keep her spirit alive. Those who
something is said or seen that
were blessed enough to call her
reminds us of her and how much
wife, mother, family or friend will
she is loved and missed.
forever have memories that flood
moments in time.
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 STEVE BERGER
At 6’6” with broad shoulders,
JACK BEATON bright blue eyes, a contagious
Jack Beaton was born in Lynwood, smile, and an infectious laugh,
California, to Jack Sr. and Stevie B. was larger than life to
Barbara. As a teen, he moved all who knew him. He worked
to Wofford Heights, California, hard, played hard, and enjoyed
where he graduated from Kern the finer things in life. His three
Valley High School. He loved children remember him lovingly:
playing high school football and fun, dependable, honest, a hard
took pride in being the KVHS worker, a good provider, and strict,
Football Special Teams Captain. but fair. Hannah knew her Dad lit
After high school, Jack moved up the room with his personality.
to Bakersfield, California. It was He was positive, joyful, and people
there that he met the love of his enjoyed being around him. He
life, Laurie. They dated for many was smart and had many friends.
years before marrying on October Harrison fondly remembers his
1st, 1994. Jack and Laurie have Dad as a class act and someone
two beautiful children, Jake, who loved life. The family traveled
and Delaney. Jack worked as to Hawaii and the Bahamas.
a roofer for most of his life. He There were even boys trips to the
loved working outdoors and took Monaco Grand Prix. Harlow is
pride in his quality work. Jack’s still encouraged to do her best in
passion was his family. He adored all she does because of her Dad.
Laurie, and their two children. He was her biggest cheerleader,
He loved coaching Jake’s little and it was rare for him to miss
league baseball team. He was a one of her soccer or basketball
very attentive dad, attending all of games. A graduate of St. Olaf
Jake’s football and baseball games College with a B.A. in Economics,
as well as all of Delaney’s cheer Steve played varsity basketball
competitions. Jack made friends and gained lifelong friends. A
everywhere he went. He was fun native of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin,
to be around, always smiling and he moved to the Twin Cities, but
laughing. Jack’s personality was never lost his love for his beloved
relaxed and nonjudgmental. He Packers and Badgers. “But I’d do it
treated everyone with kindness all over, ‘cause damn, it was good
and respect. Jack was fatally shot knowin’ you.” Knowing You– Kenny
on his 23rd wedding anniversary Chesney
while lying on top of his wife
shielding her from bullets. His
last words to his wife were, “I love
you, Laurie.” Jack died a true hero,
doing what he always did; putting
the needs of others first without
regard for himself.
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 DENISE BURDITUS
CANDICE BOWERS
Denise Burditus was a West
STRENGTH. The first word that Virginia native. She married her
comes to mind but oh so many high school sweetheart and had
follow... Independent. Hard- two children. Her favorite title
working. Resilient. Determined. was “G’ma” to her four beautiful
One in a million. Admirable. grandkids, with a fifth on the
Straight forward. Intelligent. way. Denise was a devout Army
Loving. But most of all... Strong. wife, making every duty station
Family and friends genuinely home, while flawlessly maintaining
use these words to describe her. family life and her own career
Candice dedicated her life to during multiple deployments.
being the best mom she could be. Denise started in banking early
Her kids... oh, she worked hard to after high school and continued
provide the best life for her three in the profession for 30+ years.
children. Her youngest daughter, She obtained the title of “Assistant
whom she fostered from birth, was Vice President” before departing
adopted in early 2017. A single to purse her long time desire to
mom that played both parental attend college. Denise was in her
roles in their lives, all the while second year of college, and was
being the rock for the rest of her seeking a business degree, with
family. Candice was nothing shy of aspirations of graduating and
an extraordinary mom, daughter, starting a charitable non-profit to
granddaughter, sister, niece, assist Veterans. Denise enjoyed
cousin and friend. She worked as traveling and spending time with
a waitress at Mimi’s Cafe where her grandchildren. You would find
co-workers and regular customers her planning the next camping trip
alike admired her. Some insisted or getaway. She was the “Selfie
on being served only by her! While Queen” to her friends and family,
Candice was everything described with her signature thumbs up and
above, she was also a true force to beautiful smile. The 2017 Route
be reckoned with. Taught her kids 91 Harvest festival was her second
to be strong, to know they can do time attending, and she was
anything in this life, all because of already planning for the following
her strength, love and guidance. year. Denise was wounded while
She was always there whenever attempting to get to safety and
someone needed her, no matter passed away with her husband at
what. She would drop everything her side on the way to the hospital.
for you. She is greatly loved and Denise is forever loved and forever
missed by our family. We live on missed.
with strength, the way she showed
us, and we know whenever we
see a sunflower she is still with us.
Forever.
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 ANDREA CASTILLA

Andrea was so full of life and

very spiritual. Butterflies were
sweet reminders of her mom,
who passed away from cancer
when she was only 14. She valued
family, self-care, and had so many
funny quirks. You would often
find her doing lunges while doing
the dishes. She would sip green
tea while also enjoying her cup of
coffee, because she believed the
tea would counteract the acidity
in coffee and prevent aging. She
SANDY CASEY was silly that way but that’s what
we loved about her. Andrea loved
When Sandy was younger she outdoor activities: snorkeling
loved playing outside with her and hiking along the coast for a
sisters. She loved choreographing view of the ocean. She was kind,
dance moves for her younger protective, and always looked out
sisters and putting on a show for for the well being of our father
us at night. It was very fun! When and siblings. Andrea was pursuing
she was in grade school and high a career in makeup so she could
school she loved playing soccer help cancer patients/survivors
and basketball and was also on because she knew the pain our
the dance team. She also did a mother went through and she
lot of babysitting! When she went wanted to help people feel good.
to college she played soccer and She was celebrating her 28th
basketball. She loved hanging birthday in Vegas with her sister,
out with her roommates, coming Athena, Athena’s fiancé, Shane,
home with all of her friends from and her boyfriend, Derek, when
school and going sliding and she passed. Andrea had been
having bonfires! After graduating dating Derek for almost a year.
she continued her education at She seemed smitten by him and
Assumption College. She worked the love his family shared with
at Poultney High School before her. They went on trips, attended
going to California. She got a great church, and she lived life to the
job in California and loved working fullest with him. She wasn’t afraid
with special needs children. She to be goofy and she could bring up
loved traveling and going to anyone’s spirits with just a smile.
country music concerts. She is She was a good person and left
missed very much by so many a huge imprint on the lives she
family and friends. We will never touched.
forget you, Sandy!
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 AUSTIN WILLIAMS DAVIS

When you were born, our world

was forever changed into a
“Beautiful Crazy” adventure.
Wherever you went, you lived your
life full of love for all who crossed
your path. From an early age, you
chased your dreams, whether it be
playing all sports that pushed you
to your limits, to the tender love
you showed all living creatures,
great and small. You always gave
more than you would ever receive
back in life. You were a Union
Craftsman like your father. You
literally could build a house from
the ground up, just like your dad.
You treated all those who crossed
your path with respect and honor,
no matter the color of their skin
or station in life, be it a janitor or
CEO. Your life was a living example
of what was best in the world, and
the best parts of Dad and I, all in
one. You lived a life with respect,
love, hope, and a forever smile
DENISE COHEN that touched all you met. The day
you were taken from this world,
Denise Marie Cohen was a loving heaven gained an angel and we
mother, grandmother, family forever lost ours. We will see you
member, friend and our fallen again, Son...Love, Mom and Dad
angel. She enjoyed life as an
adventure that was only limited
by one’s vision. Denise often
expressed herself through fashion,
music, her faith and her devotion
to family. Denise’s passion towards
life also touched her beloved
community of Carpinteria, CA. We
will always remember the beautiful
footprint Denise left behind in the
sands of Santa Barbara and all of
those who were a part of her life.
Lest we forget.
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 CHRISTIANA MAE DUARTE

Christiana Mae Duarte (Cheekies)

was our loving daughter, sister,
godmother, best friend to many,
THOMAS ALLEN DAY JR. teaching us about life and
unconditional love. In her 22
Son. Dad. Grandpa. Mentor. years she showed us how to love
Coach. Best friend. Thomas Day, deeply, care passionately, forgive
Jr. was all of these and he excelled wholeheartedly, live selflessly, and
at every single one. You could never take a day for granted. Her
always find him at the baseball beautiful smile lit up the room, her
field, whether he was coaching, incredible personality and her big
watching his kids play, or playing heart gave you comfort. She loved
ball himself. He played baseball his the simple things; her home, movie
whole life and he was an absolute nights, making cookies, laughing,
stud. He was great in any sport shopping, bike rides, sports, music,
he played; basketball, football, singing with her incredible voice,
golf, darts, etc. He was a family dancing, and sunsets. She loved
man and always the life of the country music. Christiana attended
party with a Coors in hand and the University of Arizona, where
a Copenhagen smile on his lips. she was a Sigma Kappa sorority
He would make everyone laugh sister and received her degree in
or tell stories over and over with business marketing and a minor in
such enthusiasm it was like you communication. Chrissy loved being
were hearing it again for the first a part of the Wildcat family. Her
time. He was always playing music degree gave her the opportunity to
and could sing every song word work for the LA Kings, where they
for word, like a jukebox. Tommy have a bench in Redondo Beach
grew up going to the river with his and scholarship in her honor, Rams
parents and raised his kids doing and Arizona Diamondbacks before
the same. He taught them to ski a promising career and her dreams
and to drive the boat. The river were cut short. Her favorite saying
was his little paradise; in fact, he was, “Sandy Toes and Salty Kisses.”
wanted to retire there. His love for She loved the beach. Her favorite
his four children was fathomless. color was purple and what made
He was their hero and someone Chrissy the happiest, was her
to whom they looked up to. He family and friends. Chrissy gave us
will always be their legend and a life. She showed us how precious
legend to everyone who knew him. a relationship can be to a mother,
A quote from his favorite movie, father, brother, family, friends, and
“Remember kid, there’s heroes even a stranger. She was everything
and there’s legends. Heroes get we wished to become. Christiana
remembered, but legends never was a Child of God, a loving soul,
die.” – The Babe, The Sandlot and truly an angel. We love you,
baby.
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 BRIAN FRASER
STACEE ETCHEBER
God-loving, most amazing
Stacee Rodrigues-Etcheber was
husband, best daddy to our four
our loving daughter, sister, wife,
kids, loving son, fun uncle, and the
auntie, mother, and loyal friend.
perfect friend to all who entered
Her favorite color was orange. She
his life. This beautiful man loved to
could light up a room with her
work hard, be in Lake Havasu any
smile, beauty, and positive energy.
chance he got and loved his boat
She had a passion for horses and
and riding in the desert. He loved to
loved to work cattle drives. She
hunt, fish, and snowboard...he just
was truly fearless. Stacee was a
loved his life! He lived for his family.
natural born teacher and had a
“Here’s the deal: live every day
gift, a way of inspiring and bringing
with intent... Make sense?!” Miss
out the best in others. She was
everything about you. My Love.
an energetic aerobics instructor
Dad - “A God fearing, brilliant man,
and talented hairdresser. Stacee
loving husband and father who
owned a hair salon in Chico,
never met a stranger.”
then met the love of her life,
Nick & Nessa - “ We miss how
married, and moved to Novato.
he made everything make sense,
She was a runner who competed
never complained about anything;
on the cross country team at
just did what needed to be done.
Cal High and ran throughout
Miss his hands all over the place
her life, almost everyday. She
when he talked, his terrible
was always in incredible shape.
dancing, and his unmatched
Stacee spent endless summers in
advice.”
Discovery Bay water skiing and
D-man - “One of the many things I
loved snow skiing in Tahoe and
miss about Pops is how he used to
warm beaches in the summer.
constantly be on the phone talking
Stacee was a loving and devoted
with clients. Hearing how
mother to her two children, Alivia
professional and dedicated he was
and Vinnie. She raised them to be
was a big influence to me.”
smart, independent thinkers, and
Bray - “I miss our prayers before
strong athletes. She attended all
you would drop me off at school.
their games and could be heard
See you in Heaven, Dad!” Aubree
whistling and screaming louder
- “Miss you teaching me new
than any other parent rooting and
things, like snowboarding. Miss
encouraging them on. Stacee loved
you, Daddy” Brian, the love of
animals, especially Australian
mom Janet’s life, her only child. “A
Shepherds. Stacee was taken from
perfect son in every way. He was
us far too soon. She truly made
and always will be my greatest gift
this world a better place. Our
from God. I will see you in eternity
hearts are forever broken and we
and hold you forever, Brian.”
miss her everyday. Stacee’s spirit
lives on, inspiring us all to make a
difference for the better.
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 DANA GARDNER

Dana Leann Gardner left us on

KERI GALVAN October 1, 2017. Dana had
three children, Anthony, Ryan,
Keri Galvan was the epitome of and Kayla, her parents, Judy and
a “super mom.” Her days started John, sisters, Christina, Amber,
and ended with making her and Holly, grandsons, Seth, Alex,
kids smile. From volunteering as and Grayson who was born shortly
class mom, monthly (sometimes after her passing. Although people
weekly) Disney trips, and every who will read this will remember
kids sport you can think of, she how she died we want people to
was constantly on the go and know how she lived. Dana was the
loving every second of it. Keri was most caring, loving, quick-witted,
a loving and supportive wife. And genuine person, always putting
best friend to her sister, Lindsey, others before herself. She loved
and so many amazing friends. She to travel, watch sports (go Niners)
was the daughter that kept you on and never missed a chance to
your toes but would always make watch a beautiful sunset. Dana
up for it with her heart of gold. was quick to make friends with
Keri spent her nights working at everyone she met, with her smile
Mastro’s Steakhouse for 11 years and contagious laugh lighting up
and made friends there that would every room. Dana was strong,
turn into family. She was a lover independent, and always worked
of Tiffany’s jewelry, and known hard to achieve every goal she
for her love of the color Tiffany set for herself. She was a master
blue (Something her daughter in the kitchen, who loved to cook
has now taken over). She loved and entertain friends and family.
country music and would often She was our biggest cheerleader,
go to concerts or festivals with confidante, critic, and best
her friends and husband. Her all friend. As her children, we are
time favorite was Florida Georgia the luckiest kids in the world to
Line! You could catch her on any have her as a role model. We will
given Sunday either jogging with forever miss her hugs, sarcasm,
her kiddos chasing trash trucks or daily talks, encouragement, and
going to spin then finishing off at advice. Although she is not here
brunch with a coffee, Diet Coke, physically, her presence is always
and a mimosa in front of her. Keri felt and the memory will live on
had a dream to one day open a through countless stories we will
restaurant with her little sister continue to share. “Death leaves
and share in the joy of parenting a heartache no one can heal. Love
together. Together, Keri’s babies leaves a memory no one can steal.”
and sister will continue to work to
make her dreams a reality! Keep
calm and Keri on!
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 ROCIO GUILLEN
ANGELA GOMEZ
Rocio was a life-loving devoted
Angela Christine Gomez was mother of four beautiful children.
the youngest of five children to She was also a daughter, sister,
Steve and Julie Gomez. Angie friend, cousin, aunty, and a very
was a cheerleader and a 2015 excited fiancée. Rocio enjoyed the
graduate of Riverside Poly High. outdoors and found peace and
Her favorite TV show was Friends. pride when running. As a teen,
Her favorite color was purple. Her high school sports and listening
deepest desire was for everyone to music were life. As an adult,
to get along. She adored her she fell in love, married, and had
baby nieces, Leila and Ariel, as two beautiful boys. Rocio was a
well as her unborn goddaughter, sports mom and was always heard
Isabella. Angela dreamed of cheering the loudest at her young
marrying the love of her life, boys’ sporting events. She had an
Ethan, and having a family of amazing laugh that cut through
her own to love one day. Angie’s a crowd. Everyone knew Rocio’s
hobbies included volunteering laugh and smile. As the years
with Riverside Children’s Theatre, went by, Rocio’s marriage ended.
going to Disneyland and concerts. She started a new chapter in her
As a child, she was obsessed with life and along the way fell in love
Hilary Duff, door beads, clothes, and was engaged. She became a
hats, shoes and anything with new mom once again and soon
peace signs or butterflies. Her after had her fourth baby. Rocio’s
favorite songs were “Smooth” and children were her life. Rocio was
“Boot Scootin Boogie.” By age 20, a hard worker who worked long
her favorites were Jason Aldean hours but always made time and
and Alicia Keys. While in her third prioritized her kids, her family, and
year of college studying nursing, her friends. She went to countless
she had just landed her first job as concerts and was always excited
a certified nurse’s assistant. She to catch Anaheim Angels ball
had worked just once at her new games. She was hilarious, always
job before her death, never seeing laughing, always passionate, and
her first real paycheck before she always took pride in the things
died; nor realizing her dream of she loved. Rocio was a strong
working at a children’s hospital. woman who stood up for what
Angie made everyone she knew she believed in and lived by her
feel special. In her own words, “No motto...Live, Love, Laugh. We
matter how life goes or ends as lost Rocio tragically on October
long as the people in your life care 1, 2017, but her passion, love,
for you and your life was lived well, and strength live on through her
then you will have peace with that. children.
You should always live as though #justbreathe
each day was your last.”
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 CHARLESTON HARTFIELD CHRIS HAZENCOMB

Charleston Hartfield stood 6’4”, Chris was born to James and

but his legacy stands taller. He Maryanne Hazencomb in Santa
was born in Southern California. In Monica, CA. They moved to
2001, he graduated from Leuzinger Thousand Oaks in June 1975,
High School and enlisted in the where he graduated from
Army, where he spent his time as Thousand Oaks High School in
an 82nd Airborne Paratrooper. 1991. He was the manager of
He married his high school the basketball team for three
sweetheart, Veronica, in 2002, years and was really loved by the
and they welcomed their first born, team. Chris also played basketball
Ayzayah, shortly after. In 2003, and little league. Chris loved the
Charles served in Operation Iraqi Angels, Rams, and Raiders as well
Freedom, and was deployed to Iraq as WWE wrestling. He worked at
for just shy of a year. In 2005, he Wal-Mart neighborhood market
transitioned to the National Guard in Camarillo. Chris was a great
and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, man who enjoyed chicken: both
with his family. In 2006, he became eating and cooking it. He did enjoy
an officer with the Las Vegas microwave meals and making
Metropolitan Police Department. rice pilaf. His favorite colors were
In 2008, the Hartfield’s welcomed red and blue. Chris liked going
their daughter, Savannah. Not to Disneyland and Angel games
only was Charles a pillar of his with his friends and was a great
community through his work travel buddy for his mom when
as a police officer and Nevada they went to Disneyland by train.
National Guardsman, in his spare Chris and his mom traveled to
time he volunteered as a youth Disneyworld in 2007 and had a
football coach for his son. Through great time and planned to return
football he was able to coach and in 2018. Chris’ nickname was
mentor many young athletes. He Kiddo and his best friends were
was also his daughter’s biggest Thomas and Nikki. Chris and Nikki
fan, as a magnificent dance and loved country music and planned
volleyball dad. Charles was highly to attend Route 91 Harvest
decorated and successful in both Festival in 2018 but that never
of his careers, but nothing was happened. He was a great son and
more meaningful to him than his will always be in my heart and
family. His family was not only his my best friend. Chris helped take
greatest joy but also his greatest care of his dad who passed away
accomplishment. In July of 2017 he in 2015, two years before the
published a book titled, “Memoirs tragic event. Now he is one of the
of a Public Servant.” The legacy he 58 angels watching over us who
left was that of courage, strength, always remain in our hearts.
perseverance, determination,
wisdom, and love.
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 TERESA KIMURA

Teresa "Nicol" had that smile that

JENNIFER IRVINE would light up a room and fill
your heart. She had such amazing
Jennifer grew up in Reno, Nevada, energy. She had that flare to
and moved to California to attend organize a wedding or a child’s
the University of San Diego for birthday party. Teresa was that
her undergraduate studies and person you could rely on when
received her law degree from your heart was broken and you
California Western School of Law. needed a friend to sit by your side
She spent seven years in Reno to listen and comfort you. She was
working in investment property also the person that would tell
management and development. you the truth to get you back on
Jennifer was a family law and track. She was the daughter that
criminal defense attorney who at a very early age kept her family
ran her own law firm in San Diego organized. Teresa had a flare for
and had a great career ahead of decorations and fun party ideas.
her, according to her publicist, Jay She could make any gathering so
Jones. Jones said she was always much fun for both little children
enthusiastic and wonderful. She and adults. Teresa was always
was optimistic about life. Jennifer the favorite aunty. She loved her
loved her friends and was with two dogs. Teresa was not the best
them at the Route 91 Harvest driver, but she never hesitated
festival when the shooting began. to go anywhere, although she
Her friends said she was an did prefer someone else to drive.
outgoing and adventurous person. Teresa was an employee at a tax
She was very social, loving, caring, office in Orange County where she
and inclusive. It was also said wanted to excel and advance to
that she was one of the kindest the top. She received many awards
and sweetest people who was for excellent work. She was a joy
always so generous and loving. to her family and friends. She had
Anyone who came across her path so much to give and everyone
was not a stranger but a friend. misses her more than can be said.
She had many interests outside We are glad for all the memories
the courtroom, including yoga, but would give anything to have
snowboarding, and taekwondo, thousands more memories and
in which she earned a black belt. to be able to spend time together
Jennifer was known as a go-getter again. Teresa will always be in our
who loved life and was described hearts.
as “a bright ray of light.” You could #framily
often find her poolside, where she
enjoyed good music and a good
drink. Jennifer is very loved and
missed by all who knew her.
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 CARLY KREIBAUM

Carly lived in Sutherland, Iowa,

and graduated from Sibley-
Ocheyedan High Shcool. She
earned her Bachelor degree from
JESSICA KLYMCHUK Wayne State College in Nebraska.
She was married in 2006 to Chris
Jessica was born to Pauline and and had two children where they
Wade, also welcoming her was lived on a farm. A former teacher
big sister, Jennifer, and six years stated that she was known as a
later she got the brother she kind person who flashed big smiles
always wanted, Nathan. Jessica and showed artistic talent. One
was tiny yet feisty from day one, teacher, Pearl Hansen, stated that
she knew what she wanted and she was caring and fun loving and
fought for it. As the years passed, said she was good at mentoring
Jessica had four children, Isaiha, younger art students at Wayne
Caidence, Averie, and Natalia, State College. She added that her
the loves of her life. Her children student teaching also showed
will always remember some of she was good in the classroom
her special favorites: sunflowers, and that “she had a gentle touch
penguins, and the color blue. and rapport.” Hansen also stated
Jessica landed her dream job that Carly showed promise as an
at the same school her children artist and was particularly good
attended, as the librarian and soon at oil painting and watercolors.
after that became the in town A high school classmate, Kerry
bus driver. While working at the Krogman, recalled Kreibaum as
school, Jessica met a man that someone people easily connected
turned out to be the one she had with and that she was good at
always dreamed of, Brent. The two asking about friends lives. She also
of them were meant to be; they stated that people were drawn to
were inseparable and shared the her. According to the Washington
same interests. Jessica and Brent Times, Carly was a manager of
bought a holiday trailer and every the housewares department at a
weekend they were with family or Wal-Mart in Spencer, Iowa. It was
friends at the local campground. It stated that she loved to paint,
was at the very same campground make pottery and was an excellent
that Brent proposed and Jessica cook. She also loved baking and
accepted. She called me to share cake decorating. Her good friend,
her news and was beside herself Alison, said that Carly was an
with joy and happiness just as the amazing mom and had a quirky
rest of her family and friends were. sense of humor. Her smile and
Jessica lived her life to the fullest. laugh could light up a room. Carly
Jessica is forever loved and missed loved her children with all of her
by anyone who knew her. heart.

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 VICTOR LINK
RHONDA LEROCQUE
Victor Link lit up a room with his
Rhonda was one of the most smile, easy personality, remarkable
caring people you could know. sense of humor, quick wit and
From the time she could walk and infectious positive attitude. He
talk she had a natural nurturing had a career filled with variations.
inside of her. She loved her family In his earlier days he worked in
more than anything. She was telecommunication and audio
described as the glue that kept her video, but most recently worked in
family strong and close. She was the mortgage industry. However,
the best wife, mother, daughter, in his spare time he took comedy
sister, and aunt anyone could ask classes and voice over lessons,
for. It was always her dream to be which were his true passion. He
a mom, and she and her husband, was talented and a pure natural
Jason, fulfilled that dream at his craft. Victor grew up in
in 2010, with their beautiful Bakersfield, but lived most of his
daughter, Aliyah. She and Jason adult life in Southern California,
shared 21 amazing years. They where he also raised his son.
loved to travel, especially their Victor and his fiancee lived in
annual trips to Hawaii, going Orange County, CA, where they
to country music shows, and loved to entertain friends and
most importantly simple family family with their home-cooked
time at home. She had a passion meals. They traveled often and
for cooking and entertaining. lived an adventurous life together.
Anything she made was above Everyone referred to them as
and beyond what was expected. It “Team Lyctor.” He was the master
always had that special “Rhonda” BBQ king of the household. He
touch to it. One of her simple but loved to share his expertise on
famous desserts was her raspberry craft beer, good tequila, cars and
thumbprint cookie. She truly NASCAR. He had a love for live
spoiled her family, her workmates, music, especially country music. It
and friends with her amazing was always entertaining when he
treats. All done with a huge smile stumped everyone with his vast
and love. She always went out of trivia knowledge of music. Victor
her way for people, putting their was well known for his funny
needs in front of hers, and showed slurred English accent when he
everyone kindness and respect. had a little bit too much to drink...
She also shared a love of the Bible If you know, you know!
and Jehovah God. Always trying
to share her beautiful Bible based
hope with all. (Revelations 21:4)
Rhonda truly was one of a
kind and holds an extra special
place to anyone who knew her.
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 KELSEY MEADOWS
JORDAN MCILDOON
Kelsey was born with the spirit of
Proudly Canadian, Jordan, was a fighter. At just six weeks old, she
just 23 when he passed. Known experienced heart failure and had
as “Jordy Mac,” he lived a life of to have open-heart surgery with
adventure. He grew up in Maple only a 50% chance of survival.
Ridge, BC, Canada on an acreage After just ten days in the hospital,
and was a real country boy. our miracle baby was on her way
He loved the outdoors. From home to join her brother, Brad,
a young age, he loved riding and parents, Greg and Stacy.
downhill mountain bikes and BMX That fighting spirit set her path
and was very talented at both. It in life. Kelsey attended school in
was common to see him roaring Taft, and graduated from Taft
down a mountain on his bike Union High School in 2007, with
taking a huge jump or upside down highest honors. She continued
doing a back flip at a BMX park. her education at Taft College, and
He was fearless. A heavy-duty transferred to Fresno State. While
mechanic by trade, Jordan liked at Fresno State, Kelsey earned her
to work hard and play hard. He Bachelor’s in Social Science and
enjoyed being at the her teaching credential. After a
family cabin at Missezula Lake, stint of student teaching, Kelsey
BC, and spent countless hours moved back to Taft to teach at her
riding dirt bikes, snowmobiles, and alma mater, TUHS. She was known
wakeboarding. He played hockey to have a passion for the students
his whole life and especially that society left behind; always
enjoyed hockey games on the there to lend an ear or a shoulder.
frozen lake at the cabin. He had To say that Kelsey was a country
many tattoos and loved attending music fan wouldn’t be enough. She
NASCAR in Vegas. He drove a lived, breathed, and had reverence
big diesel truck and loved riding for the artists. Her favorite was
his Harley. Jordan loved music, Reba, and she attended countless
especially country, and looked concerts over the years. Normally,
forward to attending Route 91 you would find Kelsey in a blue
with his girlfriend, Amber. His t-shirt (her favorite color), jeans,
friends were his brothers as he was and a ponytail. She is greatly
an only child. Generous and kind, missed by all of those who loved
Jordan was always helping others. her. What we wouldn’t do for one
Larger than life, he had a big smile more paddle board ride, a card
and hearty laugh. He loved his game, or a new recipe session in
family. We have built a bike park the kitchen. Country girl, Kelsey-
in his memory as well as creating Forever Loved.
several high school and
trade school scholarships. We miss
you, son! We love you!
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 SONNY MELTON

James Sonny Melton was born to

James and Susan Melton. He was
raised in the small town of Big
Sandy, Tennessee, along with his
older brother Jacob, as were his
parents and grandparents. Sonny
was a Christian. From an early age,
Sonny loved playing sports. He was
CALLA MEDIG a huge fan of the Atlanta Braves,
Titans, Predators, and Volunteers.
Calla grew up in Jasper, Canada, A true country boy, Sonny loved
and had recently moved to the family farm, the lake, hunting,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She fishing, and back road driving. He
was a proud Canadian! Just 28 graduated University of Tennessee
when she passed, Calla always at Martin with a B.S. in business.
lived life to the fullest. She loved Shortly after meeting his future
her family and friends so much, wife, Heather, he entered nursing
especially her mom, Louise,her school and earned his BSN, his true
dad, Peter, and her brother, Jason. calling. He worked in the SICU,
She treated her dogs, Texas and ER, and with Heather in the OR.
Harley, like her children. Calla Sonny and Heather married on
loved country music, concerts, April 16, 2016. Theirs was a true
camping, her annual family love story. They enjoyed cooking
camping/hunting trip, traveling, (spicy foods), traveling, and music.
and tequila. Calla was a hard They loved being together. He
worker and upon returning from loved Heather’s children, Alexa,
Las Vegas she would have become Ryan, and Serena, as his own. His
a manager at a restaurant, having favorite saying was “I’m Living the
received a big promotion right Dream.” Sonny’s smile would light
before she left to attend her third up a room the moment he walked
Route 91 Harvest festival. Her in. He had a compassionate heart,
coworkers and bosses said she was and a genuine concern for others.
fun-loving, responsible, and hard He loved and valued family and
worker. She had an amazing way friends beyond measure. When the
of knowing when you needed a tragic events unfolded that horrific
good time or when you needed a night, Sonny gave his life protecting
shoulder to cry on. She was a light Heather, shielding her with his body
in the darkness. We still miss her from the hail of bullets that rained
every day. They say time heals all down. Sonny was a true hero.
wounds, but the scars still show. Heather and their family created
But we live life the way she would the “Sonny Melton Living the
want us to. We love you, Calla! Dream Foundation” in his memory.
#ineedamedig
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 AUSTIN COOPER MEYER

Austin came into this world with

racing speed. His fascination
PATI MESTAS with gears began at a young age.
Many hours were spent tinkering
Pati was an ideal cousin and a with his dad in the garage. He
role model of how to be the “life was a natural entrepreneur. At
of the party.” She was a good 8, wanting to earn money, he
person with a great heart. She started washing neighbor's cars.
was fanatic about country music, Soon he was detailing, rotating
and loved it so much she would tires, and changing oil. Coffee was
go anywhere, within driving another passion; he quickly saved
distance, to see a live concert. enough money to purchase an
She absolutely loved outdoor espresso machine, explaining the
concerts. The joy of a concert was purchase was for customers while
one of the best parts of her life. they waited. His customer base
When she did something, she did expanded. Soon he was able to
it 100%. She was always eager purchase a dirt bike, zooming up
to make the most of a moment. and down the street and a nearby
If there weren’t people, if there dirt lot daily. He developed a love
wasn’t music, if there wasn’t for racing, and at 18, purchased
laughter, she would find it, or a Honda S2000 and Honda CBR
she would do her best to make it 1000 and hit the race track. Austin
happen herself. She was faithful wanted to be an automotive
to her family and her friends. She technician and moved to Reno
loved her grandchildren. She was to attend Truckee Meadows
a very strong and vocal Christian Community College. He was at
and couldn’t get enough out of the top of his class and a semester
life. A friend said, “She was a away from graduating with honors.
great grandmother to her eight Having an impeccable work ethic,
grandchildren and one great- he was quickly promoted with
grandchild, a great mother to her every job he obtained. He was well
three children, and a great friend.” loved by coworkers and employers.
She was a fun-spirited woman, Austin was ambitious, witty, smart,
who always made you laugh. She and always willing to help a friend
loved to smile– a big smile that in need. His blue eyes, huge smile,
would cover her entire face, which and laughter captivated all. He
was infectious. Pati’s son, Brandon, was a fan of the Boston Celtics.
wrote on his Facebook page He was passionate about cooking,
that his mother, “left this world dragonflies, and loved anything
surrounded by friends, singing, and orange. Austin reached Heaven’s
dancing with thousands of people. Gate with a “first of family”
If I had to write the script myself, I checkered flag finish; we think he’d
could not have done a better job.” be stoked about that.

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 RACHAEL PARKER
ADRIAN MURFITT
Rachael was born in Spokane,
Adrian Allan Murfitt was born in
Washington, graduating from
Anchorage, Alaska, and was a life-
Cheney High School in 2002. She
long Alaskan until his passing on
was raised on a farm, which began
October 1, 2017, at the Route 91
a love for all animals. She attended
Harvest festival. Adrian graduated
Eastern Washington University
from A.J. Dimond High School in
for one year, before moving to
2000. During his childhood and
California where she received
high school years, he was an avid
her B.A. in Sociology while also
soccer and hockey player. Adrian
working for the Manhattan
skated for the Dimond Lynx High
Beach Police Department. She
School Varsity Hockey Team and
had a huge heart for older people
for the North Star competitive
and wanted to work with them.
team as a defenseman, and was
Rachael was especially patient
known for his talent on the ice.
and kind to them. Rachael took
During his adult years, he was
her love of country music with
a commerical fisherman in the
her when she moved to LA,
Bristol Bay and Chignik areas
determined to convert all her
of Alaska. When not fishing, he
friends. She was proud of her job
engaged in the auto mechanic
with the police department and
and refrigeration-truck repair
was with them for 10 years. She
trades. Adrian enjoyed 35 years
had a wicked sense of humor
of friendship with many, who
and looked forward to playing
gathered at a celebration of his
practical jokes on her coworkers.
life to share their stories of Adrian.
Rachael loved her two rescue
Among other attributes, he was
dogs, traveling, and her volunteer
remembered as being huge-
work with the elderly. One of her
hearted, joyful, talented, smart,
favorite trips, in the U.S., was
funny, a goofball, and always a
to Nashville where she told her
true friend to many. Above all,
mom she wanted to move to one
he was known for his contagious
day! She traveled to Europe twice
laugh and fun-loving spirit. Adrian
and South America three times.
was a huge country music fan and
She especially loved Costa Rica.
would save his time off to attend
Rachael cheered on the Dodgers,
the country music festivals in Las
the Lakers, and her favorite hockey
Vegas after his fishing seasons.
team was the Kings. Rachael
Adrian’s memory continues to be
adored her niece and nephew, who
carried on through the lives of
live in Washington. Rachael would
his mother, Avonna Murfitt, his
be heartbroken over the pain her
brothers, Aaron Murfitt and Rob
family and friends live with, but
Murfitt, and his sister, Shannon
she would be happy they are trying
Gothard, as well as the untold
to find joy every day in her honor.
number of friends he made on his
journey through life.
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 CARRIE PARSONS

Carrie Parsons gave great hugs.

Her vitality and love of life was
infectious. She was always looking
for the next fun thing to do. She
loved her family and friends, and
always made an effort to stay
connected. A phone call from
JENNY PARKS Carrie often resulted in a “let’s go
to ...” (black-out yoga, the Jingle
There are never enough words Bell Run, a spa day or a name-
to describe Jenny; Never enough a-place, name-a-restaurant,
space to write the story of her name-a-music-concert.) She was
wonderfully full life. Jenny was hard to resist. During her early
many things to many people. years and in high school, Carrie
Wife. Mother. Daughter. Sister. took every art class available and
Granddaughter. Niece. Cousin. was a talented artist. Her family
Best Friend. Aunt. Teacher. will forever be grateful for the
Mentor. Jenny inspires memories many artworks she left for them
of all the things she loved. Family. to enjoy. She also loved sports
Summer. Boat trips. The lake. and was active in softball, soccer,
The pool. Watching baseball. and volleyball. She continued to
Shopping. Running. Decorating. play co-ed softball in Seattle after
Throwing epic parties. Music. she graduated from college. She
Shoes. Fashion. And laughter...so loved her Seahawks and Mariners
much laughter! Jenny reminds us and could often be found at their
of everything she brought to this games. Carrie graduated from
life. Love. Fun. Intelligence. Care. Arizona State University with a
Support. Trust. Beauty. Passion. degree in fine arts, enjoying her
Creativity. Silliness. Compassion. time there and the dear friends
Inspiration. Faith. Kindness. When she made. After graduation, she
you think about Jenny, let the became a board member of the
echoing sound of her infectious Seattle ASU Alumni Association
laughter ring loud in your heart (as the party-planner, of course.)
and mind, and remember, “If ever Carried loved her job as a business
there is a tomorrow when we’re recruiter for Ajilon in Seattle. She
not together, There is something was newly engaged to a wonderful
you must always remember. young man and was excited about
You are braver than you believe, planning her wedding and their
stronger than you seem, and future lives together. Carrie will
smarter than you think. But the always be missed. She never met a
most important thing is, even if we stranger and made friends where
are apart... I’ll always be with you.” ever she went. She was all heart.
Winnie-the-Pooh
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 JOHN PHIPPEN
LISA PATTERSON
John was born in Hempstead,
Lisa Patterson was from Rancho New York, but moved to Southern
Palos Verdes, California. Lisa was California when he was nine,
a force and stood out with her later attending Taft High School
amazing personality, welcoming and then the L.A. Trade College.
smile and ability to handle any He settled down in Santa Clarita,
situation calmly. Lisa graduated building his own home repair and
from Long Beach State University remodeling business. He enjoyed
with a business management traveling with his family to the
degree and lived with her husband sand dunes of Glamis, piloting a
and three children in Lomita, pontoon boat on Lake Havasu, and
California, for over two decades. 4-wheeling the hills of Southern
She ran a family hardwood flooring California. John was known in the
company since 1989 and also Santa Clarita Valley as a man who
sold rare coins for 20 years. She could fix and/or build anything.
was PTA President of Saint John Because of this reputation, and
Fisher Catholic School when she his friendly personality, John was
passed, as well as the softball, a stranger to no man and was
drama, and soccer coach. Helping known to enjoy the company of
children was one of her passions. his friends, family, and a friendly
She loved sunflowers, vacations passerby. John had a beautiful
to Las Vegas, country music, and family and left behind his mother,
hanging at the local beach with Katherine, six children, Luke,
her family. She was the glue and Amanda, Nathan, Travis, Carina,
leader of her family. Being a wife and Aliyah and grandchildren,
and mom to her children were her Keira and Andrew. A friend wrote,
favorite things in life. She touched “If you didn’t know John you surely
countless people in her life with missed out. He was a simple man
her festive spirit, her love of God, who enjoyed the simple things in
and her caring and loving nature life and having fun doing them.”
of sharing her time and talent Another friend stated that one of
with others. We are all better John’s favorite songs was by Sam
people from having the privilege of Hunt called, “Make You Miss Me.”
knowing Lisa. She is greatly missed John’s son, Travis, attended the
by all who knew her and will never Route 91 Harvest festival with him
be forgotten. Her untimely passing and stated that his dad had placed
reminds us all how precious life his body over a girl to shield her
really is. Lisa has a memorial angel from the gunfire. Travis said, “He
statue and garden at Teuchert gave his life for someone he didn’t
Park in Lomita, California. The even know. He wanted everybody
Lomita Mayor and city, for which to know how much he loved them.”
she did so much, dedicated these He will be greatly missed.
gifts in honor of the 58.
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 JORDYN NICOLE RIVERA
LIFE-where there are no
guarantees. Live life to the fullest
and at 21 years old, Jordyn said
and did just that! Jordyn was kind
and thoughtful. Her laugh and
smile were contagious. Jordyn’s
love for her family, friends, and
MELISSA RAMIREZ animals was immeasurable. She
always had a way of making those
Melissa Viridiana Ramirez was around her feel special and she
born to Roberto and Maria was super protective. Jordyn loved
Ramirez. She spent her childhood planning and getting together
visiting family in Mexico during with her family and friends. She
winter and spring breaks. During enjoyed playing cards, board
the summer she would work with games, and going to the movies.
her family at farmers markets She loved all sports, but softball
across Southern California. and the Los Angeles Dodgers were
Melissa graduated from Littlerock her favorites to watch. She was
High School in 2009 and always excited for family vacations
continued her studies at California but her true love for travel was
State University, Bakersfield. She ignited the summer of 2017 when
received her Bachelor of Science she studied abroad in London.
in Business Management in 2014. She went on weekend trips to
Alongside her studies, Melissa Barcelona, Ireland, and Paris
enjoyed visiting new places around where she spent her 21st birthday
the world. Her desire to travel at Paris Disneyland. Jordyn loved
took her to destinations that were going to country concerts and she
unimaginable. She traveled to the cherished mother/daughter trips---
Caribbean, Cancun, New Mexico, especially their annual trip to Las
New York City, and Philadelphia. Vegas for the Route 91 Harvest
Melissa’s passion for football festival. Jordyn loved her dad’s
influenced her travels to the East cooking and boy would she brag.
Coast. She traveled by herself to Her favorite food was pasta and
see her favorite football team, the never turned down a good plate of
Philadelphia Eagles. Her love to nachos. She was a devoted sister
experience new things led her to and an excellent role model to her
Las Vegas that October weekend. brother in so many ways. Jordyn’s
Melissa was an adventurous love for God was visible and we
individual who continuously know she’s with our Heavenly
pursued her passions. We should Father. We love and miss you,
all strive to have her outlook on Jordyn Nicole. Until we see you
life and continue to seek new again--we will always
experiences and memories. #smilelikejordyn

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 CAMERON ROBINSON

Cameron was born in a small town

in Oregon. He lived with his mom,
QUINTON ROBBINS Diane, and sister, Dixie, until he
was a teenager. He then moved
Quinton was a graduate from to Las Vegas for most of his adult
Basic Academy in Henderson, New life. Before Cameron passed away
York, and was involved in student he lived with his partner, Bobby
council. He played basketball Eardley, and children, Brooklyn,
and golf all four years. After he Kason, and Aiden, in St. George,
graduated he helped coach the Utah. Cameron’s job history
freshman basketball team at included working for a flower
Basic. He started college at UNLV, shop, owned and operated a
but during his sophomore year he wedding chapel, worked for MGM
decided to take a break for a little planning events before he started
bit and focus on his job with the working for the City of Las Vegas
City of Henderson in the sports in the City Attorney’s office. He
office. He loved coaching youth loved his job and took it seriously.
sports and coached his younger He was always in charge of the
brother in flag football and company Christmas party because
basketball and coached young kids he was so good at organizing
through the City of Henderson. and designing. Education was
He always said he wanted to go incredibly important to Cameron.
to dental school, but I honestly He graduated high school and
think he wanted to be a coach. He then received his masters degree
has one sister and one younger in business. After he passed away,
brother. Quinton was friends with Nevada State College created
everyone he came in contact a scholarship fund in his honor.
with. He loved people. He loved Cameron loved the outdoors. He
to help anyone who needed it and developed a love for running and
would often call his dad for help hiking. He participated in many
because he stopped for someone races, including various Ragnars.
that was broken down on the side He also loved traveling, camping,
of the road and needed his dad boating, and spending time with
to help him fix something. There friends, loved ones, and fur babies
were times he would get friends (Bronco and Cooper). He was
together that didn’t like each other excellent at creating beautiful
or were fighting and tell them they flower arrangements, cooking,
weren’t leaving until they were baking and crafts. “I’m so grateful
friends again. He was friends with to him for the example that he
every group and never talked badly was for me and my family and my
about anyone. He always had a kids.”—Bobby
smile on his face and it was the
most beautiful smile.
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 TARA ROE LISA ROMERO-MUNIZ

Tara was born in Brandon, Lisa Romero-Muniz was born in

Manitoba, Canada, to Mark and Gallup, New Mexico, to Frank
Brenda Smith, and sister, Tami. Romero and Margret Duran. She
She attended Kirkcaldy Heights lived and served her community
School (in 2018 the Tara Smith Roe through her work as a bail
Citizenship Award was established) bondsman for close to a decade.
and Crocus Plains High School. She later worked as a student
Active in band, choir, and many support secretary and counselor
sports. For all her life her circle for nearly two decades. She loved
of friends were treasured, many her family and enjoyed spending as
memories and laughter were much of her time as possible with
shared with “girls” time. Her love of them. Lisa had five grandkids whom
outdoor activities included biking, she loved to pieces in Angelina,
boating, skiing, and skating and Mariana, Gabriel, Esmeralda, and
her favorite place was the family Izabella. She would spend every
cabin at Clear Lake, Manitoba. In moment possible with them if she
2005, Tara moved to Calgary and could. She also loved music and
worked with autistic children. Her her work with her students. Her
studies in child development made career made her feel whole and an
her quickly valued with her skill. She important part of everyone whom
had completed many courses from she encountered. Lisa loved football
Mount Royal and was still furthering and that included her support for
her education. She enjoyed her hometown high school and
modeling for a Calgary agency in youth leagues as her son and
fashion shows and for magazine nephews played. This extended
ads. Following her first date with through the years, as her love for
Zach, their relationship quickly the Pittsburgh Steelers would go
turned into true love. They were on. She loved music, and going to
married in 2009 and moved into concerts was her favorite break
a new home in Okotoks, Alberta. from work and home. Her favorite
With the joyful arrival of two sons, artists were Jason Aldean, Blake
Louis and Lennon, their house was Shelton, Reba McEntire, Carrie
filled with love. Tara was a caring Underwood, and Christina Aguilera.
and dedicated mom who cherished Her favorite colors were purple
her boys. Tara and Zach passed on and green that went well with the
their love of sports, outdoors, and school that she worked at over her
family time. Tara was their #1 fan, career. Lisa was a loving and caring
watching them play hockey, t-ball, mother, grandmother, daughter,
lacrosse, and more and volunteered mentor, and friend. She loved
on parent committees. We will all endlessly and was always there for
remember Tara’s beautiful smile, her the people in her life. We miss and
compassion for others, and her deep love you, Mom.
love for her family and friends. #familyiseverything

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 CHRISTOPHER ROYBAL BRETT SCHWANBECK

Christopher was born in Brett was born in Prescott,

Paramount, California. When he Arizona, to Carol Schwanbeck.
was eight years old, his family Who could possibly know how this
moved to Corona, California, little doodlebug could affect so
where he called “home.” He was an many lives. He graduated from Ash
extraordinarily loving, intelligent, Fork High School in 1975 where
kind-hearted, witty, funny, and he enjoyed football and track.
brave man who never met a This is also where he met his first
stranger. Christopher treasured wife, Linda. They had two boys
every moment he spent making from this union. Brett also had a
memories with his family and daughter, Cassie, from a previous
friends. He loved to be outdoors, relationship. Cassie, Scott, and
especially by the beach. One of Shawn together gave Brett
his favorite pastimes was singing five beautiful granddaughters,
karaoke. He began singing at age Katelynn, Kensley, Kidence,
two and never stopped. He loved to Addison, Avri and two grandsons,
sing all genres of music, including Austin and Tyson. Brett loved
Spanish. He truly was a walking the outdoors. He was either
jukebox. Christopher’s favorite fishing, hunting, camping, or at
color was blue. He also had a thing the lake. Brett was a little on the
for red Vans shoes. He would wear wild side with lots of “hold my
them with anything and would beer” moments. His “live life to
insist, “they match.” As a kid, he the fullest” became his biggest
tried different sports such as soccer, accomplishment. He was a die-
football, baseball, gymnastics, hard Dallas Cowboys fan! Brett
karate and swimming. He never spent a great deal of his time with
really took much interest in playing his family. Especially his mom,
sports because, as he said, “I’m three brothers, Bryan, Derek, and
a lover, not a fighter.” However, Loren, and two sisters, Robin and
he enjoyed watching his favorite April. When he met Ana, his whole
teams, the Los Angeles Angels life changed. The two of them took
and Los Angeles Kings. In 2007, drives in the hills with his dog. Ana
Christopher enlisted in the US Navy agreed to marry him in January
where he eventually became a 2018 but sadly, just three short
dog handler. He was a man deeply months before his wedding he
devoted to his country and served attended the Route 91 Harvest
four tours in Afghanistan. In 2012, Festival with Ana where he was
he was honorably discharged a shot. Fortunately, Ana was not
highly decorated war veteran. He injured. His family was grateful
always said it was the best job he to be by his side during his last
ever had. On October 1, 2017, he moments.
lost his life saving others.
#livelikechris
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 LAURA ANNE SHIPP
BAILEY SCHWEITZER
Laura is and always will be a
daughter, sister, mother, aunt,
We would love to share with you
and great friend. Laura grew up in
a glimpse of our precious blessing,
Thousand Oaks, California, and
Bailey, our youngest of three with
briefly lived in Tennessee during
two older brothers, Dakota and
the early 1990s. She returned to
Brody. In her short 20 years of life
CA and had a baby boy, Corey,
she left us with a lifetime of love
born in 1994. She raised him as
we cherish. Our girl was a limited
a single mother. In 2012, they
edition. Never a day to worry of
moved to Las Vegas, NV. They
a wrong choice she might choose
were always together. She always
to make, truly a unique human
said, “My son is my life, my life is
being. Her true love in life were her
my son.” Laura’s devotion to Corey
niece, Kenzley, nephew, Kayden,
was both profound and inspiring.
and being with her family and
They loved country music and they
friends or helping at the family
attended the Route 91 Harvest
business, sitting alongside her dad,
festival every year. Laura was a
in his scoring tower and watching
passionate Los Angeles Dodgers
her brothers race. She also had
fan. After every Dodgers win,
a mission of attending as many
she would post her signature,
concerts as possible, in every
“Woo! Hoo! Dodgers Win!” on
genre; she knew all the words to
social media. She often traveled
every song. Needless to say, we
to Los Angeles for Dodger games,
attended many, many concerts
because “Dodger Dogs always
accompanying her. Bailey was
taste better at Dodger Stadium,
working full time for a wonderful
but even better with a beer!” Laura
company and taking online
lived her life with mercy, grace,
college classes, as she was leaning
kindness, goodness, love, faith,
towards becoming a teacher. Her
patience, and peace. She always
love for kids was a sweet sight.
put you first above all else, freely
Our precious girl was a ray of
gave to those in need, and all too
sunshine to all that knew her.
often would give away every penny
Their love that surrounds us daily,
she had. Laura’s way of making
reminds us of their love for her. We
everyone smile and laugh, could
will forever keep her light shining
make your troubles feel so small.
and sport her favorite color of
She was amazing in the kitchen
teal; we now call “Bailey Blue.” We
and on the grill, cooking for her
miss her with every ounce of our
family and friends at weekend
beings. We cherish and love you,
gatherings. Although God called
Bailey. See you soon, sweet girl. A
Laura to heaven on October 1,
tattoo on her arm reads, “Saved by
2017, she will always be with us.
Grace.”
The memories of Laura will live on
#livelikebailey
forever.

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 Susan Smith

Susan Marie Rementer Smith

was born in Covina, California,
and grew up in Simi Valley,
ERICK STEVEN SILVA
California. As a child, Susan had
a wonderful imagination. She
Erick’s dream since he was a
had an invisible friend, “Mobish,”
young boy was to become a police
who accompanied her family
officer and when he played with
on many trips across the U.S.,
his cousins he was always one. He
occasionally riding on the hood
was always happy and you would
of the car. Susan enjoyed school
never see him angry. He loved
and had many friends. She
Mexican food and sports and was
showed a great love for family
a problem solver. Erick graduated
and animals, especially horses.
from Las Vegas High School and
As a young adult, Susan worked
shortly after became a security
in the audio-mixing industry. She
guard. He enjoyed helping all
enjoyed reading, traveling, and
those who asked for his help and
attending concerts. In 1991, she
always did it with a big smile. He
met and married Ross Smith. They
never said no and always showed
went on to have two children,
a great disposition to serve others.
Mr. Zachary and Miss Devon.
He was always available for the
As a family, they enjoyed travel,
community. Erick was the first one
sports, and dance competitions.
to go to work and the last one to
She was proud of Zack’s service
leave. He felt great love for his
in the Marines and Devon’s
family who where his number one
journey through college and grad
priority. He died happy because
school. Susan was dedicated
he was saving others during that
to her family, her parents, and
tragic night and didn’t care that
was best friends with her sister,
he was risking his life because he
Diane. She loved spending time
was doing it while serving others.
with her nephews, Nick, Scott,
All those who knew him remember
and Shane. Susan worked for
him with love. His great courage
Simi Valley School District for
will live in our hearts as well as in
16 years. She was dedicated to
the hearts of all those who knew
supporting her students and her
him or as they get to know his
school community. Susan is most
story and legacy. He is known in
remembered for her smile, her
other countries as a hero of Las
sense of humor, her warmth, and
Vegas, Nevada. His entire family
her nuturing personality. Susan
and the community are proud of
is deeply missed by all who were
him and we’ll always remember his
lucky enough to know her.
big smile and kind voice. He will
always be in my heart, my beloved
son, Erick.

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 DERRICK “BO” TAYLOR

BRENNAN STEWART Lieutenant Derrick Dean Taylor

was known to family and friends as
Brennan was a native to Las “Bo.” Bo was born in California’s Bay
Vegas. He lived his life to the Area, but was currently a resident of
fullest. He loved his family and Oxnard, California. Bo was married
spending time with them was first to Katrina, and had two sons, Greg
on his list. One of the greatest joys and Kyle. Bo had been blessed with
was being an uncle. Brennan was five grandchildren: Derek, Logan,
a custom homebuilder, was fun Sofia, Zoey, and Mason. In his
to work with, and always had a life, Bo exemplified the quest for
smile on his face. Brennan loved excellence. He loved competition,
playing his guitar and enjoyed sports, the outdoors, and his family.
writing songs. On his Facebook He loved conversation, honesty,
page, you can watch him playing character, and his country. His
and singing songs he wrote as joy in life and continuous positive
well as performing cover songs demeanor were both palpable
of artists like Cole Swindell’s, and infectious to those around
“You Should Be Here,” which him. While being the consummate
Cole himself played at a concert father and family man, Bo climbed
following the shooting when he to the rank of Lieutenant for
found out about Brennan and his the California Department of
love of his song. After a long day Corrections, and headed up the
at work, Brennan would pick up Ventura Conservation Camp in
his “old geetar,” as he called it, and Camarillo. He led a staff of nine,
strum his stresses away. Brennan a group responsible for more than
cheered on the Atlanta Braves, as 100 inmates in coordination with
well as the San Francisco 49ers. Cal Fire, the state’s firefighting arm.
He also loved taking hunting and He was dedicated to helping reform
fishing trips to the family cabin the prisoners. During his 29-year
in Utah. Brennan thought it was career and his 33 years of being a
perfectly fine to wear his Puma parent, Bo was considered to be
sandals and black socks in public! many things. He was a supervisor,
Brennan loved country music and teacher, coach, teammate, student,
went to every concert he could. He counselor, husband, brother, son,
once said, “I think if country music grandfather, and friend. Bo was at
would disappear, I think I would.” the Route 91 Harvest festival with
Brennan was the kind of person his girlfriend, Denise Cohen. Bo died
who always put others before trying to protect Denise and others.
himself. In his final act of heroism Unfortunately, Denise didn’t make
he was protecting his girlfriend, it that night either. Bo was known
Gio. Let’ s remember Brennan for his compassion and integrity. Bo
and sing country music loud and was loved by many, respected by all,
strong. and will be missed always.

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 MICHELLE VO

Michelle lived in San Jose,

NEYSA DAVIS TONKS California, which she considered
her hometown. Her love for
Neysa always had to be going the Bay Area would peak
somewhere or doing something when cheering on her home
fun. She loved dogs and the teams, like the Sharks and the
elderly. When Neysa saw a dog or Warriors. Michelle graduated
elderly person she wanted to care from UC Davis with a degree in
for them. As an early teenager communications that she applied
she was active in soccer, skate towards her career in the tech
boarding, snow skiing, and cheer industry. However, after moving
team. Her zest for life was real. to LA, she found a passion for
Her smile was infectious. She was helping others as an agent at
a guys girl. Always had guys as NY Life where her dedication
buddies, but great girlfriends, too. and tenacity led to her success.
She was so fun to share life with. Michelle was adventurous,
She was also as stubborn as any fearless, and passionate about
mule! When she had her first baby travel and experiencing new
boy, she was so proud and happy. cultures. She would always say, “a
When two more boys came, her stranger is a friend you just don’t
life was complete. She worked know yet,” a sentiment she truly
two and three jobs, sometimes, believed. Michelle would be your
to make sure they had what they loudest cheerleader, your voice
needed in life. Neysa excelled in of reason, and someone to help
business sales and in this arena you remember what mattered in
she was able to give her boys life. Michelle thrived on building
a beautiful home and travel to relationships and would make the
awesome places with them. They effort to let you know how much
all loved the beach and they would you meant to her. She was easy
take off on a whim for California or to love. On a beautiful day, you
Florida. She taught them to enjoy would find Michelle enjoying the
exciting things and she prepared outdoors, most likely at the beach
them for life, but nothing could or on the golf course. Michelle’s
have prepared them for October smile could be seen from a mile
1, 2017. They are still learning to away and would light up anyone’s
be without her and she would be day.
proud of the independent young
men they have become. She was a
mentor to so many people. Neysa’s
Mentor Endowment at UNLV is a
perfect fit to represent her loving
place in life.
#neysatonkslightshines
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 BILL WOLFE

KURT VON TILLOW Bill Wolfe was a husband, father,

son, and an all-around family
Kurt was born and raised in Santa man. He was a true people person;
Rosa, California. Loving son of meeting new people everywhere he
Joanne and wonderful brother went. Bill married his high school
to Dee Ann and Ward. He was a sweetheart, Robyn, and they were
devoted husband to Mary Jo for celebrating their 20th anniversary
33 years, proud father to Matthew at the Route 91 Harvest festival.
and Jessica and Pop to Carter They have two sons, Ethan and
and Jordan. He loved his family, Trevor, and two beloved dogs,
including all of his sister and Muncy and Phiny. As an avid Penn
brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, State fan, Bill bled blue and white
cousins, and many friends. Kurt and enjoyed attending football
was a gifted athlete and earned games and wrestling matches. His
the honor of being inducted into favorite place in the world was on
the El Molino High School Hall his boat at Raystown Lake. He
of Fame. He was a mechanic and loved camping, boating, hunting,
owner/ operator of von Tillow and fishing with friends and family.
Trucking and loved the freedom It was not uncommon to find Bill
of the open road. An avid San around the campfire enjoying a
Francisco Bay Area sports fan, who cold beer, country music with good
loved NASCAR and had a passion friends and no night was complete
for golf from a young age. Kurt until Bill sang, “Friends in Low
enjoyed golfing with his family and Places.” Bill was a graduate of both
friends at Cameron Park Country Shippensburg University and Penn
Club and traveling to play golf State University and worked as a
across the country and Europe. He civil engineer for nineteen years as
loved the ocean, trips to Hawaii, well as a licensed bridge inspector.
boating on Lake Tahoe, and being During his free time he could be
outdoors in the sun. He will be found coaching his sons in baseball
remembered for his love of life, his and wrestling. He served as the
smile, being kind, his knee slapping head elementary wrestling coach
belly laugh, and love of beer. for the Shippensburg Elementary
Kurt loved country music before Wrestling Program, and was an
country was cool. He also loved his avid runner. Bill attended the
country, was very patriotic, often Newburg First Church of God.
wore stars and stripes and proudly Bill’s passion and love for the
stood for the national anthem, outdoors can be seen in his sons,
with his hand over his heart. Kurt and shared with his friends and
will forever be in our hearts and family who all remember receiving
missed by so many. “the look.” That “look” continues
#lovelikekurt to bring smiles to everyone who
knew Bill.

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 Butterflies that roam in the healing garden honor every
Route 91 family member who passed since October 1, 2017

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 Las Vegans came together to build the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden
in response to the Oct. 1, 2017, tragedy, when 58 people were killed at the
Route 91 Harvest festival. The garden was a focal point for the community
and has become a beacon of hope, comfort, and healing for Las Vegas and
beyond. The memorial garden features a wall of remembrance, a grove of trees
dedicated to the victims, shrubs, flowers, walkways of pavers and benches.

The garden was constructed by the city and volunteers in the week following

Making of the
the shootings and was dedicated on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. The garden began
as a sketch on a napkin by Jay Pleggenkuhle and Daniel Perez of Stonerose

Garden
Landscapes on Oct. 2, 2017. They then reached out to the city of Las Vegas
and the project immediately started moving forward. Hundreds of volunteers
brought the plan to life, and the garden continues to serve as a place of peace,
love, and quiet reflection today.

The oak tree in the middle of the garden was donated by the iconic Siegfried
and Roy and is known as the tree of life. The tree of life sits in a heart-shaped
planter adorned with tiles made by victims’ families, survivors, and community
members.

The garden is managed and cared for by the city of Las Vegas and continues
to grow and thrive. The garden is open daily for anyone to visit, reflect and
remember those we lost. Family members lovingly decorate the trees of their
loved ones with memories and mementos. Survivors find a place of comfort,
fellowship, and healing.

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 A special thank you An ethereal sunset of remembrance.
to Jennifer Burkart and Ryan Reason for capturing images in this book. Photo by Carolyn G. Goodman

Shane Savanapridi, City of Las Vegas: Page 64. October 1, 2018

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