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Today, May 6, is the birthday of Maranda Mathis. She should be 12, but she died last May at Uvalde. Maranda was a sweet, shy, smart tom boy who ❤️ nature. Her fav colors were purple & pink, she was intrigued by unicorns & mermaids, & she adored all natural animals esp. wolves.
Today, May 5, is the birthday of Kyle Velasquez. He should be 41 but died at 16 at Columbine. A 6’ gentle giant, Kyle was a loving son & shy teen who was coming out of his shell & enjoying being himself. After suffering a stroke as an infant, Kyle remained a little boy at ❤️.
Today, May 6, is the birthday of Jack Pinto. He would be 17 but died at Sandy Hook in 2012. Jack ❤️ 🏊♂️, singing in the bathtub, rock collecting, listening to 🎶 , playing w/friends, & attending 🏫. He was an energetic, loving, generous & determined boy who woke up every day w/😀.
Today, May 12, is the birthday of Emilie Alice Parker. She should be 17 but died in 2006 at Sandy Hook. She was a beautiful, joyful, enthusiastic girl, a loving big sister to her 2 little sisters, & a budding artist whose favorite color was pink.
Today, May 10, is also the birthday of Jessica Adrienne Rekos. She should be 17 but died in 2006 at Sandy Hook. She loved horseback riding, learning about 🐳, writing in her journal, & playing w/& mothering her little bros. A natural leader, she was smart, quick-witted, & loving.
Today, October 20, is the birthday of Alexandria “Lexi” Aniyah Rubio. She should be 12 but died at 10 in the Uvalde shooting. Ambitious, intelligent, and athletic, Lexi was a straight A student. Her family described her as sarcastic yet caring, giving, and fierce.
Today, June 4, is the birthday of Eliahna “Ellie” Amyah Garcia. She would be 11 but died at Uvalde. Ellie loved “Encanto,” cheerleading, 🏀 , 💃 and making TikTok videos. Her favorite color was purple. She was taken from her parents, 4 sisters, grandparents, & a large ext family.
Today, Apr 19, is the birthday of Makenna Lee Elrod. She would be 12 but died in 2022 at Robb Elem in Uvalde. Makenna ❤️ 🦋 & anything purple, loved to write sweet notes and hide them to be found later by family and friends, and loved dancing, singing, gymnastics, and softball.
Today, May 18, is the birthday of Kimberly Jessica Vaughn. She would be 20 but died in the 2018 Santa Fe HS shooting at 14. She was known for her quick wit, sense of humor, & friendliness. An amazing girl w/a contagious 😀 , she was “too awesome for us down here,” said her mom.
Today, August 13, is the birthday of Uziyah Sergio “Uzi” Garcia. He should be 12 but died at 10 at Robb Elementary in Uvalde. Uzi should be doing his favorite things – swimming, jumping on trampolines, playing on his Nintendo Switch or Oculus, enjoying a game of gorilla tag.
Today, June 25, is the birthday of Daniel Conner Mauser. He would be 40 today, but his parents lost him at 15 at Columbine. He was a shy, sensitive, thoughtful kid, volunteering on a regular basis, pursuing confirmation in his church, and expressing concern about social issues.
Today, May 9, is the birthday of Shana Lorraine Fisher. She would be 21 but she died in 2018…just 9 days after turning 16. Shy, sweet & talented, Shana died in her happy place – art class. She ❤️drawing anime, working with makeup, & attending the Renaissance Festival each year.
Today, May 10, is the birthday of Amerie Jo Garza. She should be 11 but died last May at Robb Elementary in Uvalde. Amerie was a sweet, sassy diva who hated dresses but ❤️ Starbucks’ vanilla bean frape, the color purple, and Chick Fil A.
Today, June 8, is the birthday of Catherine Violet Hubbard. She should be 18 but died in 2012 at Sandy Hook. Known for kindness and compassion, she loved a lot of things in her short life, but animals were at the very top of her list.
Today, March 12, is the birthday of Xavier Lopez. He should be 12 but died in May 2022 at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, TX. Xavier was stylish and loved rocking clean Adidas sneakers, button down shirts, and a fresh haircut.
Today, Nov 29, is the birthday of Annabell Guadelupe Rodriguez. She should be 12 but died at Robb Elementary in May 2022. Annabell loved blue, particularly blue butterflies, and she loved dancing, particularly in TikToks. A quiet and serious student, Annabell enjoyed school.
Today, Aug 13, is the birthday of Uziyah Sergio “Uzi” Garcia. He should be 13 but died at 10 at Robb Elem in Uvalde. Uzi should be doing his favorite things – playing 🏀 or soccer, jumping on trampolines, playing on his Nintendo Switch or Oculus, enjoying a game of gorilla tag.
Today, November 17th, is the birthday of Maite Yuleana Rodriguez. She should be turning 12 today but died in May 2022 in the Uvalde shooting. Kind, ambitious, and friendly, with a healthy dose of competitiveness, Maite was a sweet soul who was cherished by her family.
Today, March 17, is the birthday of Eva Mireles. She would be 46 but died last May in the Uvalde shooting. Eva was taken from her husband and 23-year-old daughter. An outstanding 4th grade teacher, she was dedicated to making sure every student was cared for and supported.
Today, June 28, is the birthday of Dawn Alyson Hochsprung. She would be 58 but died at Sandy Hook in 2012. Dawn had 2 great passions– family & work. The mom of 5 girls in a blended family, g-ma, wife, & elementary principal died lunging at the shooter & attempting to stop him.
Today, June 30, is the birthday of Andre Pablo Anchodo. He would be 29 but died in the 2019 El Paso Walmart attack w/his wife, Jordan. When the shooter opened fire, Andre desperately tried to shield his wife & their infant son. The baby survived, but was orphaned w/2 siblings.
Today, June 25, is also the birthday of Hallie Ladelle Scruggs. She should be turning 10 but died this past March, a victim of the Nashville school shooting. A beautiful girl full of life & joy with a brilliant smile, Hallie loved ninjas and 🦄 , & enjoyed playing soccer and 🏀 .
Today, March 3, is the birthday of Corey DePooter. He would be 42 but died in the 1999 Columbine attack. Corey loved 🤼♂️, hiking, 🏌️♂️, & hunting, but fishing was his passion. He had recently taken a maintenance job at a local golf course & was saving money for a fishing boat.
Today, August 4, is the birthday of Joaquin “Guac” Oliver. He should be 23 but died at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, at 17. The aspiring writer and poet was shot four times in the hallway outside his creative writing class, dying at the scene.
Today, July 3, is the birthday of Allison Noelle Wyatt. She should be 17 but died at Sandy Hook at just 6. Sharing Goldfish crackers with strangers was her thing from a young age. As the pastor put it at her funeral, “Allie didn’t need to be prompted to be thoughtful & nice.”
Today, July 10, is the birthday of Madeline Feng Hsu. She would be 17 but is another Sandy Hook victim lost at just 6. Her favorite color was purple, she loved to wear flowery dresses, and she loved music. An avid reader who loved to dance, she was sweet, bright, and determined.
Another late post for June 10th…
Yesterday was the birthday of Lauren Rousseau. She would be 41 but died in 2012, mere weeks after she was hired full time at Sandy Hook to her dream job. She graduated from college 5 years earlier when teaching jobs were in decline in her area.
Today, July 9, Alexander Logan Schachter should be celebrating his 20th birthday. Instead he died as a freshman in Parkland, FL, at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas. He loved 🎶, esp marching band. His family established a scholarship m to support music students & celebrate Alex’s life.
Today, April 8, is the birthday of Megan K. Betts. She would be 26 but died in the 2019 Dayton shooting. Friends recalled her good heart, her ability to light up a room, and her loving spirit.
Today, August 4, is the birthday of Joaquin “Guac” Oliver. He should be 24 but died at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, at 17. Joaquin arrived at school on the morning of Feb 14 w/flowers for his girlfriend and an invitation for a special date.
Today, May 10, is the birthday of Amerie Jo Garza. She should be 12 but died in 2022 at Robb Elementary in Uvalde. Amerie was a sweet and sassy diva who hated dresses but loved Starbucks’ vanilla bean frape, the color purple, and Chick Fil A.
Today, July 5, is the birthday of Samaria Blackwell. She would be 22 today but died at 19 in a workplace shooting at the FedEx facility in Indianapolis. She had been on the job for 2 months. The baby of her family, Samaria left behind her mom, dad, plus three older siblings.
Today, Dec 6, is the birthday of Rojelio Torres. He should be 12 but died May 2022 at Uvalde. A positive boy…always a big 😀… Rojelio ❤️ Pokemon, hot Takis, video games, being outdoors, & playing 🏈. Rojelio loved people & enjoyed helping others including teachers & family.
Today, June 4, is the birthday of Kyu Cho. He would be 38 but died last month in the Allen Outlet Mall attack alongside his wife and 3-year-old son. His surviving 6-year-old son, covered by his mother when gunfire erupted, was orphaned by the attack.
Today, March 8, is the birthday of Dylan Hockley. He should be 18 but died in the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting. Dylan was a happy little boy who loved to laugh and enjoyed repeatedly watching his favorite parts of movies so that he could laugh himself silly.
Today, June 30, is the birthday of Jesse McCord Lewis. He should be 17, but he died at Sandy Hook. Weeks before, the school held a drill which prompted Jesse to walk into the kitchen while his mom was drying dishes & ask, “What would I do if a shooter came into my classroom?”
Today, Aug 28, is the birthday of Steven Robert Curnow. He should be 39 but died at Columbine High School at 14, the youngest victim. After experiencing his 1st transatlantic ✈️ when his family visited England, Steve fell in love w/flying & dreamed of being a Navy Top Gun pilot.
Today, May 12, is also the birthday of Kayla Renee Rolland. She would be 30 but died at 6 in the Mt Morris Township shooting. B4 Sandy Hook, she was the youngest school shooting victim. Kayla had a charming 😀, was spunky, full of life, & as self-avowed tomboy, ❤️ to get dirty.
Today, Feb 2, is the birthday of Jayce Carmelo Luevanos. He should be 12 but died at Uvalde in May 2022. Taken from his parents, 3 brothers, 1 sister, & grandparents, Jayce was a thoughtful boy. He ❤️ to brew the ☕️ every morning for his grandparents & leave sweet notes for them.
Today, July 13, is the birthday of Jamie Taylor Guttenberg. She should be 20 instead of dying in the hallway of her high school in Parkland, FL, at the age of 14. Jamie was a straight A student and already had her sights set on a career in pediatric physical therapy.
Today, August 4, is the birthday of Isaiah Shoels. He should be 43 but died at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, at just 18. Isaiah overcame a congenital heart defect and made the high school football, wrestling, and weightlifting teams. His dad called him a warrior.
Today, August 22, is the birthday of Alaina Petty. She should be celebrating her 20th birthday today; instead she died at the age of 14 while sitting in her first floor English class as the shooter began his attack, shooting through the windows of her classroom with an AR-15.
Today, October 25, is the birthday of Luke Hoyer. He should be 21 but was killed in the February 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. Luke was kind and loyal.
Today, Oct 31, is the birthday of Chase Michael Anthony Kowalski. He should be 18 but died at 7 at Sandy Hook. Chase was a Cub Scout and a budding handyman who always looked forward to the kids’ workshop at his local Home Depot.
Dec 24 was also the birthday of Fernando Jesus Chavez. He would be 18 but died in the Nov 2022 Chesapeake, VA Walmart shooting. An 11th grade honor student, he was humble, loving, responsible & hard-working.
Today, Oct 22, is the birthday of Scott J. Beigel. He should be 41 but died at 35 in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. He was a geography teacher, fiancé, a x-country coach, a brother, a camp counselor, a friend, a mentor, a son, & ultimately a life-saving hero.
Today, June 10, is the birthday of Jacklyn Cazares. She should be 12 but died at Uvalde before her 10th 🎂. She 🥰 animals, 🎵, making TikTok 🎥, & seeing friends on Snapchat. Her fav color was sage green. She was taken from parents, brother, sister, & large, loving ext family.
Today, May 12, is the birthday of Oscar Ambiorix Aracena Montera. He would be 33 but died in the 2016 Pulse Orlando attack. Loved ones remembered him for his innocence, humility, wisdom, and love for family.
Today, Jan 12, is the birthday of Eliahna Torres. She should be 12 but died in May ‘22 in Uvalde. She was a nurturer w/an abundance of compassion & a tendency to put others first. After her grandfather’s ❤️ surgery, she accompanied him on his walks & made sure he took his meds.
Today, March 2, is the birthday of Daniel Rohrbough. He should be 40 but died at Columbine at 15. Consistently described as kind, unselfish, & caring, Danny was also determined & hard-working. Known for wearing shorts in Colorado winters, playing epic Nintendo battles for hours…
Today, December 11th, is the birthday of Irma Garcia. She would be 50 but the loving and devoted teacher died May 2022 at Robb Elementary. The 2019 Uvalde teacher of the year, she shielded her students from bullets and died holding one child in her arms.
Today, Aug 5, is the birthday of Rachel Scott. She would be 42 but died at Columbine at 17. The middle child of 5, Rachel carved out a unique space in her family w/ her competitiveness & wit. Although she hadn’t picked a career yet, Rachel was an aspiring actress, ✍️& missionary.
Today, April 4, is the birthday of Ana Grace Marquez-Greene. She should be 18 but died at 6 in the 2012 Sandy Hook attack. Ana never walked anywhere – as her dad said, “her mode of transportation was dance.” She also loved to sing and clearly had a gift at a young age.
Today, Jan 12, is the birthday of Nevaeh Bravo. She should be 12 but died at Robb Elem in May 2022. Nevaeh, named for “Heaven” spelled backwards, was caring, loving, & a supportive sibling to her sister & 2 brothers. She was a little shy but loved to make those around her smile.
Today, June 1, is the birthday of Alexander Charles Teves. He would be 35 but died at 24 in the Aurora attack. Alex was known for his incredible sense of humor, contagious 😀, big ❤️for life. He enjoyed Univ of Arizona sports, diverse foods, craft 🍻, playing the 🎸, & workouts.
Today, August 4, is the birthday of Keyla Allison Salazar. She should be 18 but died 5 days before her 14th birthday in July 2019 at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Her favorite color was blue, she had a beloved chihuahua named Lucky, she loved to draw & dreamed of being an animator.
May 18th was the birthday of Aishwarya Thatikonda. She died May 6, 2023, shopping at Allen TX outlet mall for a 28th 🎂 party outfit. Eager to experience the 🌎& explore opportunities, she came from India to get her masters’ in engineering & construction mgmt at Eastern Michigan.
Today, Aug 12, is the birthday of Kimberly Jessica Vaughn. She would be 20 but died in 2018 at Santa Fe High School at 14. She was known for her quick wit, sense of humor, & friendly disposition. An amazing girl w/ a contagious 😀, she was “too awesome for us down here” per mom.
Today, May 26, is the birthday of Alicia Alberta White. She would be 34 but died in the 2005 Red Lake school shooting at the age of 14. Alicia was a basketball player and cheerleader who loved school and worked hard to get good grades.
Today, Sept 11, is the 🎂 of Christina Taylor Green. Christina died at Gabby Giffords’ 2011 Tucson Congress on your Corner event. Born the day that hijacked airplanes took down NYC’s Twin Towers, Christina was featured in a 2002 book titled “Faces of Hope: Babies Born on 9/11.”
Today, May 17, is the birthday of Noah Grace Holcombe. She should be 8 but died at 1 year, 5 months & 18 days old in the Sutherland Springs church shooting. She died along with her father, grandparents, an aunt and several cousins…8 family members total.
Today, October 22, is the birthday of William David “Dave” Sanders. He would be 72 but died over 24 years ago in the Columbine High School shooting. Dave was a 25-year veteran computer and business instructor, a basketball and softball coach, a friend, a mentor, a husband…
Today, July 7, is the birthday of Michael “Mike” Hill. He should be 62 but died in March 2023 in the Nashville school shooting. Known as “Big Mike,” he served as the janitor at Covenant School for 15 years, but he was so much more.
Today, July 17, is the birthday of Rachel D’Avino. She should be celebrating her 40th birthday but died at 29 at Sandy Hook Elementary. The oldest of 3 sisters, Rachel was taken from a close, loving family. She ❤️ animals, 🧑🍳, photography, 🥋, but most of all helping children.
Today, November 4th, is the birthday of Grace Audrey McDonnell. She should be 18 but died at 7 in the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. Grace was beautiful and artistic—she loved the beach, painting, the colors pink and purple, and her King Charles Spaniel, Puddin.
Today, Nov 10, is the birthday of Jose Manuel Flores, Jr. He should be 12 but died May 2022 in the Uvalde shooting. He was a ⚾️ player, a video game fan, & a happy, energetic boy. A wonderful big brother, Jose often played w/ his younger sister & helped with his infant brother.
Today, May 17, is the birthday of Aaron Feis. He would be 44 but died in 2017 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Selfless, approachable, & friendly, Aaron was known for going above & beyond & putting the needs of others above his own. He was taken from his wife & their young daughter.
Today, November 9th, is the birthday of Peter Wang. He should be turning 21 but died in the Parkland school shooting at the age of 15. Peter loved anime, basketball, and was a video game fanatic. He dreamed of attending West Point, becoming a soldier and a pilot.
Today, July 13, is the birthday of Jaime Taylor Guttenberg. She should be 21 but died in the hallway of her Parkland, Fl high school at 14. She ❤️ dancing, singing, karaoke, the color orange, & cheese…cheese on a cracker, cheese mounded over pasta or even cheese by the spoonful.
Today, May 17, is the birthday of Noah Grace Holcombe. She should be 7 but died at 1 year, 5 months & 18 days old in the Sutherland Springs church shooting. She died along with her father, grandparents, an aunt and several cousins…8 family members total.
June 10 was also the birthday of Jacklyn Cazares. She should have turned 11 but died last May at Uvalde shortly before her 10th birthday. Jackie ❤️ animals, 🎤, making TikTok videos, & connecting with friends on Snapchat. Her favorite color was not just green but sage green.
Today, June 23, is the birthday of Reema Joseph Samaha. She would be 34 but died at Virginia Tech at 18. Reema was the youngest of 3 kids from a 🥰, close-knit family. She did everything well – a 💃 & thespian, a ⚽️ player, a student of languages, an academic & a friend to all.
Today, May 21, is the birthday of Jody Dex Gleason. He would be 3 yrs old today but died at only 3 mos old in a Lakeland, Fl mass shooting. He was killed along w/his father, mother, & grandmother, all random targets of a shooter who fixated on their home in a delusional rampage.
Today, May 17, is the birthday of Madisyn Renee Baldwin. She would be 20 but died in 2021 at Oxford High School. Beautiful, smart, & loving, Madisyn was an NHS member set to graduate summa cum laude w/full ride scholarship offers and acceptance to several colleges.
Today, Nov 6th, is the birthday of Cassie Rene Bernall. She would be 42 but died at 17 at Columbine. She enjoyed nature photography & dreamed of attending medical school. Known for her long, beautiful, corn-silk blonde hair, Cassie was growing it out to donate for chemo patients.
Today, Feb 6, is the birthday of Tess Marie Mata. She should be 12 but died at Robb Elementary at 10. Tess ❤️family & idolized her big sister, Faith, & her fav ⚾️ player, Jose Altuve. Altho Faith was away at college, they talked every day, & Tess cried when Faith had to leave.
Today, November 4th, is the birthday of Victoria Leigh “Vicki” Soto. She should be 38 now…& perhaps she would even have her own kids in school at Sandy Hook Elementary…but she died there 10 years ago while shielding her students from an onslaught of bullets fired from an AR-15.
Today, April 6, is the birthday of Tin Thanh Nguyen. She would be 39 but died in the 2015 San Bernadino attack. She never left home w/o saying bye to her family except for the day of her death, when she had to leave particularly early to pick up food for the office holiday party.
Today, November 17th, is the birthday of Akilah Dasilva. He should be turning 29 today but died at 23 in the Nashville Waffle House shooting. Humble, kind, and well respected, Akilah was a young man of character and compassion.
Today, Dec 11, is the birthday of Josephine Grace Gay. She would be 18 but died at 7 at Sandy Hook.
From the family’s 2017 5th anniversary memorial:
“[Joey] was affectionate and friendly, determined and hardworking, mischievous and fun-loving. She was the girly-est of our girls.
Today, Sept 19, is the 🎂 of Layla Salazar. Layla died in the Uvalde shooting at 11. The family was from Chicago, but ironically, they moved to Uvalde to be in a safer place to raise their daughter. Layla loved to dance, swim, run, make TikTok videos, & watch the Dallas Cowboys.
Today we remember Nataile Danielle Brooks. Today, May 26, is her birthday. She would be 37 but died in the 1998 Westside Middle School shooting 2 months shy of her 12th birthday. One year after her death, her father said, “I don’t think Natalie would want us to forget her.”
Today, June 4, is the birthday of Eliahna “Ellie” Amyah Garcia. She would be 12 but died in the May 2022 Uvalde attack 2 weeks shy of her 10th birthday. Ellie ❤️“Encanto,” cheerleading, 🏀 , 💃& making TikTok videos. Her favorite color was purple.
Today, Aug 28, is the birthday of Megan Gail Hill. She should be 15 but died at 9 in 2017 at the Texas Sutherland Springs Baptist Church. On that day, Megan was killed along w/7 family members—her mother who was pregnant, 2 siblings, a grandfather, grandmother, uncle & cousin.
Uvalde was my breaking point regarding gun violence. It should have been sooner. I was a high school teacher when Columbine happened, but I was busy raising a family. In May 2022, I couldn’t shake Uvalde. It struck me that there is a flurry of attention w/each mass shooting.
Today, June 8, is the birthday of Lauren Gabrielle Rousseau. She would be 41 but was killed in 2012 weeks after she was hired full time at Sandy Hook Elementary to her lifelong dream job. She had graduated from college 5 yrs earlier when teaching jobs were in decline in her area.
Today, July 10, is the birthday of Gregory Lynn Hill. He would be 19 but died at 13 in the Sutherland Springs attack. His mother and two of his sisters died in the shooting as well. His step-dad lost his wife, three step-children, his parents, brother and a niece.
Today, May 6, is the birthday of Maranda Mathis. She should be 13 but died in 2022 at Uvalde. Maranda was a sweet, smart tomboy who ❤️ spending time in nature. Her fav colors were 💜& pink, she was intrigued by 🦄& mermaids, & she adored all natural animals, particularly wolves.
Today, Dec 10, is the birthday of William Joseph “Will” Kinney. He should be 10 but died in Mar 2023 at Nashville Covenant School. Will loved ⚾️, playing infield & outfield for his team, the Reds. He was kind, outgoing, steady, & handsome w/long lashes, dimples, & an “easy grin.”
Today, Jan 19, is the birthday of Helena Freja Ramsay. She would be 23 but died in 2018 at Parkland HS. She turned 17 one month before her death. As one biographer beautifully described, Helena was “a quiet person, an extraordinary soul” known for her faith, loyalty & kindness.
Today, May 22, is the birthday of Ensign Joshua K Watson. He should be 28 but died in 2019 at Pensacola naval base. Serving as Officer of the Deck, he was shot 5x but made it out to give 1st responders a desc & location for the shooter before succumbing... heroically saving many.
Today, Aug 12, is the 🎂 of Kimberly Jessica Vaughn. She would be 21 but died in 2018 at Santa Fe HS at 14. She was known for her quick wit, sense of humor, & friendly disposition. An amazing girl w/a contagious 😃, she was “too awesome for us down here” her mom said.
Today, Dec 23, is the birthday of Veronica Moser-Sullivan. She would be 18 but died in an Aurora theater at 6 years old. She was an amazing little girl – an avid reader, an artist, a big talker, a swimmer. She was happy, energetic, curious, innocent, outgoing, & non-judgmental.
Today, January 20th, is the birthday of Jonathan Thomas Blunk. He would be 38 but died in the 2012 Aurora theater attack. Jon was hardworking, responsible, loyal and driven. He joined the Navy out of high school, was a certified firefighter and EMT…
Today, August 4, is the birthday of Isaiah Shoels. He should be 44 but died at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, at 18. Isaiah’s dad called him a warrior. He overcame a congenital heart defect and made the high school football, wrestling, and weightlifting teams.
Today, May 17, is the birthday of Madisyn Renee Baldwin. She would be 19 but died in 2021 at Oxford High School. Beautiful, smart, & loving, she was an NHS member set to graduate summa cum laude. She had received full ride scholarship offers & been accepted to several colleges.
Today, January 17, is the birthday of Lauren Townsend. She should be 43 but died at 18 in the Columbine attack. Captain of the varsity 🏐 team, Lauren was consumed w/the sport. A valedictorian candidate, Lauren was poised to graduate & pursue a biology degree at Colorado State.
Today, May 18, is the birthday of Aishwarya Thatikonda. She would be 28 but died May 6, 2023, while shopping at the Allen Texas outlet mall for an outfit to wear to her upcoming 27th birthday party.
Today, August 23, is the birthday of Nicole Regina White. She should be 37 but died in the Virginia Tech shooting in April 2007 at 20. She was a beautiful girl with strawberry blonde hair and a golden smile, but actions, not appearance, defined her life.
Today, February 17, is the birthday of Jocelyn M. Couture-Nowak. She would be 66 but died in the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting at 49. The only Canadian victim of the attack, Jocelyn was a French instructor at VT. She was taken from her husband and 2 daughters.