Forever Remembering and Healing as One

What is the Forever One Memorial?

Forever one, those who came together to celebrate life, joy, and music, quickly forged new bonds in the face of unimaginable tragedy and loss.

In a moment, concertgoers and hospitality workers became first responders, tending to those with wounds from the gunfire above, transporting them to nearby hospitals. Police from across the valley, and from all jurisdictions, assembled in haste lined up row after row awaiting to be dispatched. Trauma units cared for a rapid influx of patients where an otherwise ordinary evening instantly looked more like a war zone.

With 58 lives taken, and survivors who carry wounds both visible and internal, the community longs for a place to make meaning of their grief and to find hope. The Forever One Memorial is a reflection of their collective aspirations for that healing place.

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Nothing can replace the lives that were lost. And yet, we must never forget their stories and their memory. Fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, colleagues, friends … angels.

In the face of tragedy, Las Vegas showed the world who we are where tourists and locals alike were seeking productive ways to offer their resources, their support, their care. Since, we have become safer, more compassionate, and more just.

Our police department strengthened its practices and now serves as a global leader in preparedness and response to violence. We have a nationally-known Resiliency & Justice Center that is a permanent place for all victims of violent crime to recover. We now seek to create a space where all those impacted by the events of 1 October can connect, grieve, and heal.

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Hannah Ahler

Beaumont, CA

34 years old

Hannah was a stay-at-home mother of three children and a wife of 17 years. She loved spending time with family and friends. Hannah attended the music festival with her husband and friends.

Heather Alvarado

Cedar City, UT

35 years old

Heather was a married mother of three children who ran an in-home daycare center and worked with the Cedar City Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary. She attended the music festival with family.

Dorene Anderson

Anchorage, AK

49 years old

Dorene was a stay-at-home mother of two children and a wife. She was a member of the Alaska Aces Fan Club, a minor league hockey team in Anchorage. She attended the music festival with her husband and two daughters.

Carrie Barnette

Riverside, CA

34 years old

Carrie was the oldest of three siblings. She recently celebrated her 10th anniversary as a culinary team member at Disney California Adventure and recently purchased a home. She attended the music festival with a friend.

Jack Beaton

Bakersfield, CA

54 years old

Jack was a husband and father of two children. He worked as a roofer. Jack attended the music festival with his wife and friends. He died while shielding his wife. It was their 23rd wedding anniversary.

Stephen Berger

Shorewood, MN

44 years old

Stephen was a father of three children who worked as a financial advisor. He was a devoted family man and avid fisherman. Stephen was in Las Vegas celebrating his 44th birthday with friends.

Candice Bowers

Garden Grove, CA

40 years old

Candice was a single mother of three children, having just recently adopted her 2-year-old niece. She worked as a restaurant waitress. Candace attended the music festival with a friend.

Denise Burditus

Martinsburg, WV

50 years old

Denise was a married mother of two children and had four grandchildren with a fifth on the way. She recently left the banking industry to go back to college full-time. She attended the music festival with her husband of 32 years.

Sandra Casey

Redondo Beach, CA

34 years old

Sandra worked as a special education teacher at the Manhattan Unified School District and was engaged to be married. She attended the music festival with her fiancé and friends.

Andrea Castilla

Huntington Beach, CA

28 years old

Andrea worked as a makeup artist, inspired by her mother’s cancer to help cancer patients’ look and feel beautiful. She attended the music festival to celebrate her 28th birthday with her boyfriend, sister, and sister’s fiancé.

Denise Cohen

Caprinteria, CA

58 years old

Denise was a mother of two children and an active member in her church. She worked as a property manager in Santa Barbara, CA. She attended the music festival with her boyfriend, Derrick “Bo” Taylor, who also died.

Austin Davis

Riverside, CA

29 years old

Austin was an only child who dated his high school sweetheart. He worked as a pipefitter with UA Local 364. Austin attended the music festival with his friend, Thomas Day Jr., who also died.

Thomas Day Jr.

Corona, CA

54 years old

Thomas was a father of four children and a grandfather of two. He worked as an estimator for a family business. Thomas attended the music festival with his children and a friend, Austin Davis, who also died.

Christiana Duarte

Torrance, CA

22 years old

Christiana was a recent University of Arizona graduate who worked for the Los Angeles Kings and Rams as a fan-services associate. She was in Las Vegas with family and attended the music festival with her brother’s girlfriend.

Stacee Etcheber

Novato, CA

50 years old

Stacee was a mother of two children and a wife of 13 years. She worked as a hair stylist and had a love for horses. She attended the music festival with her husband, a San Francisco Police Department officer.

Brian Fraser

La Palma, CA

39 years old

Brian was a father of four children and a husband who worked as a vice president of sales at a mortgage company in Southern California. He attended the music festival with a large group of family members and friends.

Keri Galvan

Thousand Oaks, CA

31 years old

Keri was a mother of three young children and the wife of a former Marine. She worked as a server in the restaurant industry. Keri attended the music festival with her husband and friends and died in her husband’s arms.

Dana Gardner

Grand Terrace, CA

52 years old

Dana was a mother of three children and a grandmother of two. She worked for San Bernardino County for 26 years. Dana attended the music festival with her daughter.

Angela Gomez

Riverside, CA

20 years old

Angela was a nursing student at Riverside City College. She was involved with the Riverside Children’s Theater and Poly Cheer and Song. Angela attended the concert with her boyfriend.

Rocio Guillen

Eastvale, CA

40 years old

Rocio was a mother of four children, having recently given birth to her fourth child. She worked as a manager in the restaurant industry. Rocio was engaged to be married and attended the music festival with her fiancé.

Charleston Hartfield

Henderson, NV

34 years old

Charleston was a married father of two children. He worked as a police officer for LVMPD and was a military veteran and member of the Nevada National Guard. Charleston attended the music festival with his wife.

Christopher Hazencomb

Camarillo, CA

44 years old

Christopher, an avid sports fan, worked at a Walmart Neighborhood Market and had just recently celebrated his birthday. He attended the music festival with a long-time friend, who he shielded from the gunfire.

Jennifer Irvine

San Diego, CA

42 years old

Jennifer worked as a family law and criminal defense attorney and ran her own small firm in downtown San Diego. She also worked as a television commentator on criminal trials. She attended the music festival with friends.

Teresa Kimura

Placentia, CA

38 years old

Teresa worked for the California Franchise Tax Board and attended CSU Fullerton. She enjoyed baking, going to concerts, horseback riding, traveling and hiking. Teresa attended the music festival with friends.

Jessica Klymchuk

Valleyview, Alberta, Canada

34 years old

Jessica was an engaged mother of four children. She worked as a librarian, bus driver, and educational assistant for St. Stephen’s School in Alberta, Canada. Jessica was visiting Las Vegas with her fiancé.

Carly Kreibaum

Sutherland, IA

33 years old

Carly was a married mother of two children. She worked as a manager for Walmart as well as helped with the family farm. Carly attended the music festival with two friends.

Rhonda LeRocque

Tewksbury, MA

42 years old

Rhonda was a married mother of one child who served in disaster relief efforts in numerous locations. She was vacationing in Las Vegas with family and attended the music festival with her husband of 21 years.

Victor Link

Aliso Viejo, CA

55 years old

Victor was an engaged father of one child and a soon-to-be grandfather. He worked as a mortgage broker. Victor attended the music festival with his fiancée and friends.

Jordan McIldoon

Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada

23 years old

Jordan worked in construction and was a month shy of completing a heavy-duty mechanic apprenticeship. While celebrating his and his girlfriend’s birthdays, he was struck while shielding his girlfriend from gunfire.

Kelsey Meadows

Taft, CA

28 years old

Kelsey worked as a substitute teacher. After earning her degree, she returned to her hometown to teach at her alma mater, Taft Union High School.

Calla-Marie Medig

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

28 years old

Calla worked in the restaurant industry and had been promoted to manager the day before she left for Las Vegas. She attended the music festival with her best friend. This was her third year attending.

James “Sonny” Melton

Big Sandy, TN

29 years old

Sonny was a married father of three step-children who worked as a registered nurse. He attended the music festival with his wife to celebrate their one-year anniversary. Sonny was shielding his wife when he was struck by gunfire.

Patricia Mestas

Menifee, CA

67 years old

Patricia was a mother of three children, grandmother of eight, and great-grandmother of one. She was retired and previously worked as a deli manager in Corona, CA. Patricia attended the concert with friends.

Austin Meyer

Reno, NV

24 years old

Austin, born and raised in Monterey County, CA, was attending Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, NV. He was in Las Vegas celebrating his birthday and attended the music festival with his fiancée.

Adrian Murfitt

Anchorage, AK

35 years old

Adrian worked as a commercial fisherman and was in Las Vegas celebrating a successful fishing season. Adrian also worked as a car mechanic as well as on refrigeration units. He attended the music festival with friends.

Rachael Parker

Manhattan Beach, CA

33 years old

Rachael worked as a records technician and front desk clerk for the Manhattan Beach Police Department. She was in Las Vegas to celebrate a friend’s birthday and attended the music festival with coworkers.

Jennifer Parks

Palmdale, CA

36 years old

Jennifer was a married mother of two children who worked as a kindergarten teacher. She attended the music festival with her husband of 17 years who was also injured during the shooting.

Carolyn Parsons

Bainbridge Island, WA

31 years old

Carolyn, recently engaged, worked as a recruiter at a staffing firm. She was a graduate from Arizona State University. Carolyn attended the music festival with friends.

Lisa Patterson

Lomita, CA

46 years old

Lisa was a married mother of three children who worked as a bookkeeper for the family’s hardwood flooring business. Lisa attended the music festival with her best friends.

John Phippen

Santa Clarita, CA

56 years old

John was a father of six children and grandfather of one. He owned a home remodeling company. John attended the music festival with his son, who was injured. John died while shielding a young woman from gunfire.

Melissa Ramirez

Los Angeles, CA

26 years old

Melissa was a recent graduate from California State University, Bakersfield. She worked as a member specialist for a Southern California auto insurance company. Melissa attended the music festival with friends.

Jordyn Rivera

La Verne, CA

21 years old

Jordyn was a fourth-year student at California State University-San Bernardino in the Health Care Management program. She attended the music festival with her mother.

Quinton Robbins

Henderson, NV

20 years old

Quinton was a student at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and worked in recreation for the City of Henderson. He also coached his little brother’s flag football team. He attended the music festival with his girlfriend.

Cameron Robinson

St. George, UT

28 years old

Cameron lived in St. George but worked as a legal records specialist for the City of Las Vegas. He attended the music festival with his boyfriend, who was struck in the back by shrapnel.

Tara Ann Roe

Okotoks, Alberta, Canada

34 years old

Tara was a married mother of two children. She worked as both an education assistant at a local school district and as a model. Tara attended the music festival with her husband and another couple.

Lisa Romero-Muniz

Gallup, NM

48 years old

Lisa was a married mother of three children and grandmother of four. She worked as a high school counselor and attended the music festival with her husband to celebrate their wedding anniversary.

Christopher Roybal

Colorado Springs, CO

28 years old

Christopher was a U.S. Navy veteran who served as a dog handler. He did four tours in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He attended the music festival with his mother and friends and sacrificed his life trying to save others.

Brett Schwanbeck

Bullhead City, AZ

61 years old

Brett was an engaged father of three children and grandfather of five who loved the great outdoors. He was a retired over-the-road truck driver. Brett attended the music festival with his fiancée.

Bailey Schweitzer

Bakersfield, CA

20 years old

Bailey worked as a receptionist for a communications consulting company, was taking classes at Bakersfield College, and also helped at a family business. She attended the music festival with her mother.

Laura Shipp

Las Vegas, NV

50 years old

Laura was a single mother of one child. She worked as a dispatcher for an air conditioning company. Laura attended the music festival with her son, a Marine Reservist; her boyfriend; and a group of friends.

Erick Silva

Las Vegas, NV

21 years old

Erick worked as a security guard and was part of the music festival’s security detail. He was stationed in front of the stage. Erick helped concertgoers escape over a barricade before he was struck by gunfire.

Susan Smith

Simi Valley, CA

33 years old

Susan was a married mother of two children. She worked as an elementary school office manager for the Simi Valley School District where she was employed for 16 years. Susan attended the music festival with friends.

Brennan Stewart

Las Vegas, NV

30 years old

Brennan was an amateur country music songwriter who also worked for a custom-home builder. He attended the music festival with his girlfriend. Brennan used his body to shield his girlfriend from gunfire.

Derrick “Bo” Taylor

Oxnard, CA

56 years old

Derrick was a father of two children and 29-year veteran of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Derrick attended the music festival with his girlfriend, Denise Cohen, who also lost her life.

Neysa Tonks

Las Vegas, NV

46 years old

Neysa was a mother of three children. She worked in technology sales and enjoyed traveling with her three sons. Neysa attended the music festival with her boyfriend, friends, and co-workers.

Michelle Vo

Eagle Rock, CA

32 years old

Michelle worked as a life insurance agent and volunteered with the Red Cross. She attended the music festival alone but became fast friends with another concertgoer, who tried to shield her from additional gunfire.

Kurt Von Tillow

Cameron Park, CA

55 years old

Kurt was a husband, father, and grandfather. He owned a trucking company and was in Las Vegas for a family reunion. Kurt attended the music festival with his wife, daughter, son-in-law, sister, and niece.

William Wolfe Jr.

Shippensburg, PA

42 years old

William was a married father of two children. He worked as an engineer and as a youth sports coach. He attended the music festival with his wife, celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary.

Remembering the 58
and All Lives We Have Since Lost

Today and every day, we solemnly remember the loss of these 58 lives during the events of 1 October 2017. It’s part of our mission to ensure their memory and their story lives on, uniting our community in hope and healing as we forge ahead.

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Tap to the image to learn more about the lives they lived.

Beyond the 58 who lost their lives on the evening of 1 October, in the months and years since, two lost their lives as a result of injuries suffered that night and others have since passed from physical and psychological wounds. We honor all those impacted by the tragedy who will forever carry scars and loss. The Forever One Memorial intends to honor the 58 in the Remembrance Ring with a special tribute planned for the additional lives that have since left us.

From Reflection to Resilience

No one can change the past— but we can move forward, as one.

The Forever One Memorial will be many things—a place to grieve, a symbol of strength, and a reminder that love and light will always triumph over darkness.

The memorial’s primary goal is to pay tribute to those affected by the events of 1 October 2017, while simultaneously celebrating the spirit of unity that rose from this tragedy.

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Its design has been a collective effort across the community. The most important and first step in its development was listening to the needs of victims’ families, survivors, emergency responders, and others who were impacted by the event. During these profound and heartfelt conversations, we recognized a growing desire for a space of healing and remembrance, and each of the design elements reflects an important part of the story they want told.

The “58 Candles” will be the heart of the Forever One Memorial, representing the lives lost through 58 brilliant pillars of light stretching into the Vegas sky. From above, the memorial site will appear as an infinity symbol—an eternally sacred and solemn refuge tucked into the urban fabric of the city. The 58 Candles will also be accompanied by a 58-foot Tower of Light that radiates a colorful glow and will be visible from anywhere along the Strip.

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