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Memorial Concert Raises Over $1,000 for Families of UCCS Shooting Victims in Colorado Springs- Legends Never Die in Music Community

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Last Friday night, the community gathered at Sunshine Studios in Security-Widefield for a touching memorial concert honoring Celie Montgomery and Sam Knopp, the two individuals tragically lost in the February shooting at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The event, which featured performances by local bands, aimed to raise funds in … Read more

Jefferson Memorial Dedication Marks Today in History with Apollo 13 Crisis

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Washington, D.C. – On this day in history, several notable events took place across the world, leaving a lasting impact on society. In 1743, Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, was born in Shadwell, Virginia. Nearly one hundred and twenty years later, in 1861, Fort Sumter in South Carolina fell to Confederate … Read more

Massive Memorial Ride Planned to Honor Victims of Henryetta Mass Murder

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HENRYETTA, Oklahoma – A memorial ride is being planned to commemorate the anniversary of the tragic mass murder that claimed the lives of five teenagers in Henryetta. Ivy Webster, Brittany Brewer, Rylee Allen, Tiffany Glass, and Michael Mayo lost their lives to convicted rapist Jesse McFadden, who also took the life of his wife Holly … Read more

Gun Violence Memorial Event Honors Victims in Nashville after School Shooting

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Nashville, Tennessee – A year after a tragic shooting at a private school claimed the lives of six individuals, thousands will unite today to honor the victims and advocate for gun violence prevention. More than 13,000 people are expected to form a four-mile human chain, starting at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt … Read more

Explosion Anniversary Memorial Service Honors Sacrifice at Umatilla Depot

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HERMISTON, Oregon – In a somber tribute, the Columbia Development Authority and the Oregon Military Department joined hands to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the tragic 1944 munitions explosion at the former Umatilla Army Ordnance Depot. Six lives were lost in the devastating incident, a sacrifice remembered by State Rep. Greg Smith who honored the … Read more

Tragedy of New London Explosion Remembered in Annual Memorial Event

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NEW LONDON, TEXAS — In the small East Texas community of New London, the tragic legacy of a devastating explosion in 1937 continues to resonate among its residents. Jean Davidson, whose husband lost his sister in the catastrophe that claimed nearly 300 lives, has been actively involved in commemorating the event for the past 25 … Read more

School Explosion Memorial: Community Honors Lives Lost 87 Years Later

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New London, Texas – 87 years have passed since the tragic New London school explosion took the lives of many. Recently, the community gathered to remember and honor those lost in the devastating incident. The explosion, caused by a gas leak, remains a somber chapter in the town’s history, serving as a reminder of the … Read more

Parkland Shooting Anniversary: Vice President Harris to Visit High School Memorial

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PARKLAND, Fla. – Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, this month, marking the five-year anniversary of the tragic mass shooting that left 17 people dead and sparked a nationwide movement for stricter gun control laws. The massacre at the high school in 2018 was one … Read more

Memorial Service Honors 72 Men Who Died in the Willow Grove Mine Explosion with Tribute

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Belmont County, Ohio – A somber event took place in Belmont County, Ohio, as the community gathered to commemorate the 72 men who tragically lost their lives in the Willow Grove Mine explosion on March 16, 1940. In an effort to honor those who perished and support the families affected by the disaster, a memorial … Read more