Paulding County Honors Life of 11-Year-Old Zander Whatley Slain in Shooting

Paulding County, Georgia residents are preparing to commemorate the life of an 11-year-old boy tragically killed in a shooting at his home in April. Zander Whatley will be honored with a balloon release on Friday in anticipation of his 12th birthday, followed by a funeral on Saturday. The community will gather at Rockmart High School … Read more

Memorial Motorcycle Ride Honors Teens Killed in Henryetta Mass Murder

Henryetta, Oklahoma – A community in Henryetta, Oklahoma came together to honor the memory of five teenagers tragically killed by a convicted rapist last year. The memorial motorcycle ride held at Nichols Park paid tribute to Brittany Brewer, Ivy Webster, Tiffany Guess, Rylee Allen, and Michael Mayo, who lost their lives at the hands of … Read more

Memorial Motorcycle Ride Honors Teen Victims of Convicted Rapist in Henryetta

Henryetta, Oklahoma – A memorial motorcycle ride was held in Henryetta to honor the lives 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, whose lives were senselessly taken. The families of … Read more

Explosion Memorial Service Honors Lives Lost at Former Umatilla Depot

HERMISTON, OR – The Columbia Development Authority and the Oregon Military Department recently held a touching memorial service to honor the 80th Anniversary of the tragic 1944 munitions explosion at the former Umatilla Army Ordnance Depot. The explosion, which took place on March 21, 1944, resulted in the untimely deaths of six workers who lost … Read more

Bartlesville Community Honors Codie King One Year After Shooting

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – Family and friends in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, gathered to honor the memory of Codie King, who tragically lost his life one year ago. King was fatally shot at the Brookhaven Apartments during an altercation that turned deadly. The shooter, Colton Tallchief, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in connection with King’s death. During the … Read more

Grieving Mother Honors Slain Lamar High School Student on Anniversary

Arlington, Texas – The memory of Lamar High School student Ja’Shawn Poirier, who tragically lost his life on campus a year ago, remains deeply ingrained in the hearts of many. Family, friends, and educators gathered at the school to commemorate Poirier on the anniversary of his untimely passing. Reflecting on the past year, Poirier’s mother, … Read more

Tragedy: New London Memorial Program Honors Victims of 1937 School Explosion

New London, Texas – Jean Davidson reveals that her husband, John, never had the opportunity to meet his sister, Ardyth Davidson. Tragically, Ardyth and nearly 300 other students and staff lost their lives in an explosion that decimated their school 87 years ago. Despite being born three years after the tragedy, the memory of New … Read more

School Explosion Remembered After 87 Years: New London Community Honors Lives Lost

New London, Texas – 87 years have passed since the tragic New London school explosion claimed the lives of many children and teachers. The community came together to remember and honor those lost in the devastating event that rocked the small town in East Texas. On March 18, 1937, the New London school explosion occurred … Read more

Memorial Service Honors 72 Men Who Died in the Willow Grove Mine Explosion in Belmont County

Belmont County, Ohio – On March 16, 1940, a tragic event unfolded in the Willow Grove Mine, claiming the lives of 72 men. Today, a memorial service was held to remember these individuals and to show support to the families impacted by the devastating loss. In a solemn tribute to the fallen miners, a commemorative … Read more

Gunfire tragedy: Vigil honors bystanders killed in Greater Grand Crossing

Chicago, Illinois – A somber vigil was held in Greater Grand Crossing to honor two innocent bystanders who lost their lives to random gunfire. The victims, tragically killed by stray bullets, were remembered by the community they left behind. The vigil, attended by family, friends, and neighbors, served as a poignant reminder of the devastating … Read more