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We are 100% volunteer & zero budget.
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Michael would be 71 this year.
He was a talented golfer who liked irons and wagers.
Killed in 2021, Michael was one of several Denver residents targeted by a violent man who remained armed despite being on the radar of law enforcement for several years.
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
He was a talented golfer who liked irons and wagers.
Killed in 2021, Michael was one of several Denver residents targeted by a violent man who remained armed despite being on the radar of law enforcement for several years.
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
December 15, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Michael would be 71 this year.
He was a talented golfer who liked irons and wagers.
Killed in 2021, Michael was one of several Denver residents targeted by a violent man who remained armed despite being on the radar of law enforcement for several years.
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
He was a talented golfer who liked irons and wagers.
Killed in 2021, Michael was one of several Denver residents targeted by a violent man who remained armed despite being on the radar of law enforcement for several years.
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
Today, December 14th, is the birthday of Tyler Taffe. He died in a 2024 accidental shooting in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Tyler was a bubbly jokester with a mischievous grin. He was a hard worker, a respected classmate, and valuable member of the 7th grade football team.
Tyler was a bubbly jokester with a mischievous grin. He was a hard worker, a respected classmate, and valuable member of the 7th grade football team.
December 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Today, December 14th, is the birthday of Tyler Taffe. He died in a 2024 accidental shooting in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Tyler was a bubbly jokester with a mischievous grin. He was a hard worker, a respected classmate, and valuable member of the 7th grade football team.
Tyler was a bubbly jokester with a mischievous grin. He was a hard worker, a respected classmate, and valuable member of the 7th grade football team.
Riley would be 28 today.
Adventerous & protective, he tackled the shooter & saved countless others.
To honor his legacy, family established rileyhowellfoundation.com to support families affected by gun violence.
#honorwithaction
#EndGunViolence
Adventerous & protective, he tackled the shooter & saved countless others.
To honor his legacy, family established rileyhowellfoundation.com to support families affected by gun violence.
#honorwithaction
#EndGunViolence
December 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Riley would be 28 today.
Adventerous & protective, he tackled the shooter & saved countless others.
To honor his legacy, family established rileyhowellfoundation.com to support families affected by gun violence.
#honorwithaction
#EndGunViolence
Adventerous & protective, he tackled the shooter & saved countless others.
To honor his legacy, family established rileyhowellfoundation.com to support families affected by gun violence.
#honorwithaction
#EndGunViolence
Richard should be 72 today.
He was an exemplary man in family life, friendship, military and municipal service.
Richard and 11 coworkers were killed by a disgruntled employee using high capacity magazines and a silencer.
#sensiblegunlaws
#EndGunViolence
He was an exemplary man in family life, friendship, military and municipal service.
Richard and 11 coworkers were killed by a disgruntled employee using high capacity magazines and a silencer.
#sensiblegunlaws
#EndGunViolence
December 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Richard should be 72 today.
He was an exemplary man in family life, friendship, military and municipal service.
Richard and 11 coworkers were killed by a disgruntled employee using high capacity magazines and a silencer.
#sensiblegunlaws
#EndGunViolence
He was an exemplary man in family life, friendship, military and municipal service.
Richard and 11 coworkers were killed by a disgruntled employee using high capacity magazines and a silencer.
#sensiblegunlaws
#EndGunViolence
Today, December 13th, is the birthday of Skylar Young. She died in a 2023 family annihilation shooting in Lorain, Ohio.
Skylar was a music lover and an aspiring artist and author who loved to fill sketchbooks with her ideas. She dreamed of pursuing a career in nursing or graphic design.
Skylar was a music lover and an aspiring artist and author who loved to fill sketchbooks with her ideas. She dreamed of pursuing a career in nursing or graphic design.
December 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Today, December 13th, is the birthday of Skylar Young. She died in a 2023 family annihilation shooting in Lorain, Ohio.
Skylar was a music lover and an aspiring artist and author who loved to fill sketchbooks with her ideas. She dreamed of pursuing a career in nursing or graphic design.
Skylar was a music lover and an aspiring artist and author who loved to fill sketchbooks with her ideas. She dreamed of pursuing a career in nursing or graphic design.
Serenity would be 19 today.
A former teacher called her "all that is good in this world: talented, innocent, bright, beautiful, sweet and kind."
While attending a 4th of July block party, Serenity was killed when celebratory gunshots provoked an outburst of gunfire.
#EndGunViolence
A former teacher called her "all that is good in this world: talented, innocent, bright, beautiful, sweet and kind."
While attending a 4th of July block party, Serenity was killed when celebratory gunshots provoked an outburst of gunfire.
#EndGunViolence
December 13, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Serenity would be 19 today.
A former teacher called her "all that is good in this world: talented, innocent, bright, beautiful, sweet and kind."
While attending a 4th of July block party, Serenity was killed when celebratory gunshots provoked an outburst of gunfire.
#EndGunViolence
A former teacher called her "all that is good in this world: talented, innocent, bright, beautiful, sweet and kind."
While attending a 4th of July block party, Serenity was killed when celebratory gunshots provoked an outburst of gunfire.
#EndGunViolence
Today, Dec 12, is the birthday of Ja’Niya Lewis. She died at 17 in a 2024 Orange, TX family annihilation on New Year’s.
Compassionate, hardworking & intelligent, Ja’Niya had a bright future & was focused on her studies. Noting her honesty & authenticity, a friend called her “down to earth, real.”
Compassionate, hardworking & intelligent, Ja’Niya had a bright future & was focused on her studies. Noting her honesty & authenticity, a friend called her “down to earth, real.”
December 13, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Today, Dec 12, is the birthday of Ja’Niya Lewis. She died at 17 in a 2024 Orange, TX family annihilation on New Year’s.
Compassionate, hardworking & intelligent, Ja’Niya had a bright future & was focused on her studies. Noting her honesty & authenticity, a friend called her “down to earth, real.”
Compassionate, hardworking & intelligent, Ja’Niya had a bright future & was focused on her studies. Noting her honesty & authenticity, a friend called her “down to earth, real.”
Mary would be 36.
She was responsible and hardworking with big dreams.
Mary and 6 more were killed by a man who was allowed purchase weapons through the private sale loophole in Texas after failing a background check.
#sensiblegunlaws
#HonorWithAction
She was responsible and hardworking with big dreams.
Mary and 6 more were killed by a man who was allowed purchase weapons through the private sale loophole in Texas after failing a background check.
#sensiblegunlaws
#HonorWithAction
December 13, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Mary would be 36.
She was responsible and hardworking with big dreams.
Mary and 6 more were killed by a man who was allowed purchase weapons through the private sale loophole in Texas after failing a background check.
#sensiblegunlaws
#HonorWithAction
She was responsible and hardworking with big dreams.
Mary and 6 more were killed by a man who was allowed purchase weapons through the private sale loophole in Texas after failing a background check.
#sensiblegunlaws
#HonorWithAction
Today, Dec 12, is the birthday of Joseph Quail. He died at 19 in a 2024 accidental discharge in Waterloo, IA. Joe loved entertaining & often employed magic tricks & humor. He enjoyed nature, all wildlife, and was especially drawn to butterflies.
December 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Today, Dec 12, is the birthday of Joseph Quail. He died at 19 in a 2024 accidental discharge in Waterloo, IA. Joe loved entertaining & often employed magic tricks & humor. He enjoyed nature, all wildlife, and was especially drawn to butterflies.
Meredith should be 36 today.
She was loving but stubborn, patriotic and sincere.
She was hosting a football party when she and 7 friends were killed with an AR15 by her ex-husband.
#DisarmDomesticViolence
#BanAssaultWeapons
She was loving but stubborn, patriotic and sincere.
She was hosting a football party when she and 7 friends were killed with an AR15 by her ex-husband.
#DisarmDomesticViolence
#BanAssaultWeapons
December 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Meredith should be 36 today.
She was loving but stubborn, patriotic and sincere.
She was hosting a football party when she and 7 friends were killed with an AR15 by her ex-husband.
#DisarmDomesticViolence
#BanAssaultWeapons
She was loving but stubborn, patriotic and sincere.
She was hosting a football party when she and 7 friends were killed with an AR15 by her ex-husband.
#DisarmDomesticViolence
#BanAssaultWeapons
Amanda should be 35 today.
She loved people, hugs, celebrating birthdays and holidays…and she should be here with her beautiful family.
AR15 rifles and high capacity magazines enabled a shooter to kill 49 innocent people at Pulse Orlando.
#honorwithaction
#EndGunViolence
She loved people, hugs, celebrating birthdays and holidays…and she should be here with her beautiful family.
AR15 rifles and high capacity magazines enabled a shooter to kill 49 innocent people at Pulse Orlando.
#honorwithaction
#EndGunViolence
December 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Amanda should be 35 today.
She loved people, hugs, celebrating birthdays and holidays…and she should be here with her beautiful family.
AR15 rifles and high capacity magazines enabled a shooter to kill 49 innocent people at Pulse Orlando.
#honorwithaction
#EndGunViolence
She loved people, hugs, celebrating birthdays and holidays…and she should be here with her beautiful family.
AR15 rifles and high capacity magazines enabled a shooter to kill 49 innocent people at Pulse Orlando.
#honorwithaction
#EndGunViolence
Dec 11 is the birthday of Arthur Wayne Haas. He died at 76, killed in a 2024 family annihilation in Broken Arrow OK. A staff sergeant in Vietnam, Wayne enjoyed a long career as an electrician. He was married to the love of his life for 56 years, until her death.
December 12, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Dec 11 is the birthday of Arthur Wayne Haas. He died at 76, killed in a 2024 family annihilation in Broken Arrow OK. A staff sergeant in Vietnam, Wayne enjoyed a long career as an electrician. He was married to the love of his life for 56 years, until her death.
Charles would be 79.
He was beloved Popee…proud, loving, creative.
Family said, he "held it all together & when things got tough, so did his grip."
Charles +5 were killed by a shooter armed w/3 firearms despite suffering from lifelong mental illness.
Demand #sensiblegunlaws and #EndGunViolence
He was beloved Popee…proud, loving, creative.
Family said, he "held it all together & when things got tough, so did his grip."
Charles +5 were killed by a shooter armed w/3 firearms despite suffering from lifelong mental illness.
Demand #sensiblegunlaws and #EndGunViolence
December 12, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Charles would be 79.
He was beloved Popee…proud, loving, creative.
Family said, he "held it all together & when things got tough, so did his grip."
Charles +5 were killed by a shooter armed w/3 firearms despite suffering from lifelong mental illness.
Demand #sensiblegunlaws and #EndGunViolence
He was beloved Popee…proud, loving, creative.
Family said, he "held it all together & when things got tough, so did his grip."
Charles +5 were killed by a shooter armed w/3 firearms despite suffering from lifelong mental illness.
Demand #sensiblegunlaws and #EndGunViolence
Jacki Sundheim…aka Mrs. Sunshine...would be 67 today.
She was a force for good, quirky, loving and wonderful.
Jackie and 6 others were killed at the 2022 Highland Park July 4th parade by yet another young man armed with an AR15 and high capacity magazines.
#BanAssaultWeapons
#EndGunViolence
She was a force for good, quirky, loving and wonderful.
Jackie and 6 others were killed at the 2022 Highland Park July 4th parade by yet another young man armed with an AR15 and high capacity magazines.
#BanAssaultWeapons
#EndGunViolence
December 11, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Jacki Sundheim…aka Mrs. Sunshine...would be 67 today.
She was a force for good, quirky, loving and wonderful.
Jackie and 6 others were killed at the 2022 Highland Park July 4th parade by yet another young man armed with an AR15 and high capacity magazines.
#BanAssaultWeapons
#EndGunViolence
She was a force for good, quirky, loving and wonderful.
Jackie and 6 others were killed at the 2022 Highland Park July 4th parade by yet another young man armed with an AR15 and high capacity magazines.
#BanAssaultWeapons
#EndGunViolence
Randy would be 77 today.
He was a traveler, a wine expert, and a laid-back business owner who made everyone feel loved and special.
Although Randy heroically intervened, 8 people were shot and killed in the 2011 domestic attack in Seal Beach.
#DisarmDomesticViolence
#EndGunViolence
He was a traveler, a wine expert, and a laid-back business owner who made everyone feel loved and special.
Although Randy heroically intervened, 8 people were shot and killed in the 2011 domestic attack in Seal Beach.
#DisarmDomesticViolence
#EndGunViolence
December 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Randy would be 77 today.
He was a traveler, a wine expert, and a laid-back business owner who made everyone feel loved and special.
Although Randy heroically intervened, 8 people were shot and killed in the 2011 domestic attack in Seal Beach.
#DisarmDomesticViolence
#EndGunViolence
He was a traveler, a wine expert, and a laid-back business owner who made everyone feel loved and special.
Although Randy heroically intervened, 8 people were shot and killed in the 2011 domestic attack in Seal Beach.
#DisarmDomesticViolence
#EndGunViolence
Kenneth would be 59 today.
He was gentle, caring, and reliable.
He was taken from 2 teenaged sons.
12 civilian contractors were killed at the DC Navy Yard.
#redflaglaws and #sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
He was gentle, caring, and reliable.
He was taken from 2 teenaged sons.
12 civilian contractors were killed at the DC Navy Yard.
#redflaglaws and #sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
December 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Kenneth would be 59 today.
He was gentle, caring, and reliable.
He was taken from 2 teenaged sons.
12 civilian contractors were killed at the DC Navy Yard.
#redflaglaws and #sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
He was gentle, caring, and reliable.
He was taken from 2 teenaged sons.
12 civilian contractors were killed at the DC Navy Yard.
#redflaglaws and #sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
Kenneth would be 59 today.
He was gentle, caring, and reliable.
He was taken from 2 teenaged sons.
12 civilian contractors were killed at the DC Navy Yard.
#redflaglaws and #sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
He was gentle, caring, and reliable.
He was taken from 2 teenaged sons.
12 civilian contractors were killed at the DC Navy Yard.
#redflaglaws and #sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
December 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Kenneth would be 59 today.
He was gentle, caring, and reliable.
He was taken from 2 teenaged sons.
12 civilian contractors were killed at the DC Navy Yard.
#redflaglaws and #sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
He was gentle, caring, and reliable.
He was taken from 2 teenaged sons.
12 civilian contractors were killed at the DC Navy Yard.
#redflaglaws and #sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
John would be 69 today.
He was a humble man of integrity who was dedicated to bettering his community by serving students.
As principal, he confronted and disarmed a 9th grader and saved the lives of his students.
#EndGunViolence
He was a humble man of integrity who was dedicated to bettering his community by serving students.
As principal, he confronted and disarmed a 9th grader and saved the lives of his students.
#EndGunViolence
December 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
John would be 69 today.
He was a humble man of integrity who was dedicated to bettering his community by serving students.
As principal, he confronted and disarmed a 9th grader and saved the lives of his students.
#EndGunViolence
He was a humble man of integrity who was dedicated to bettering his community by serving students.
As principal, he confronted and disarmed a 9th grader and saved the lives of his students.
#EndGunViolence
Matthew should be 43 today.
He was a role model, a wonderful son and a dedicated friend.
32 people died in the Virgina Tech campus attack, all killed by one red flag failure.
#RedFlagLawsSaveLives
#EndGunViolence
He was a role model, a wonderful son and a dedicated friend.
32 people died in the Virgina Tech campus attack, all killed by one red flag failure.
#RedFlagLawsSaveLives
#EndGunViolence
December 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Matthew should be 43 today.
He was a role model, a wonderful son and a dedicated friend.
32 people died in the Virgina Tech campus attack, all killed by one red flag failure.
#RedFlagLawsSaveLives
#EndGunViolence
He was a role model, a wonderful son and a dedicated friend.
32 people died in the Virgina Tech campus attack, all killed by one red flag failure.
#RedFlagLawsSaveLives
#EndGunViolence
Josephine would be 20 today.
Despite an autism diagnosis, she was sweet but mischievous, determined and fun-loving.
Focusing on her life, family honors her legacy through the Flutiefoundation.org — see Joey's Fund under Grant Making & Programs and Safeandsoundschools.org
#HonorWithAction
Despite an autism diagnosis, she was sweet but mischievous, determined and fun-loving.
Focusing on her life, family honors her legacy through the Flutiefoundation.org — see Joey's Fund under Grant Making & Programs and Safeandsoundschools.org
#HonorWithAction
December 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Josephine would be 20 today.
Despite an autism diagnosis, she was sweet but mischievous, determined and fun-loving.
Focusing on her life, family honors her legacy through the Flutiefoundation.org — see Joey's Fund under Grant Making & Programs and Safeandsoundschools.org
#HonorWithAction
Despite an autism diagnosis, she was sweet but mischievous, determined and fun-loving.
Focusing on her life, family honors her legacy through the Flutiefoundation.org — see Joey's Fund under Grant Making & Programs and Safeandsoundschools.org
#HonorWithAction
Today, December 11th, is the birthday of Porsha Kiel. She died at 34 in a 2024 family annihilation in Orange, Texas.
Porsha was determined, strong, beautiful, and intelligent. She loved being mom to her five children and was known for her nurturing and compassionate demeanor.
Porsha was determined, strong, beautiful, and intelligent. She loved being mom to her five children and was known for her nurturing and compassionate demeanor.
December 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Today, December 11th, is the birthday of Porsha Kiel. She died at 34 in a 2024 family annihilation in Orange, Texas.
Porsha was determined, strong, beautiful, and intelligent. She loved being mom to her five children and was known for her nurturing and compassionate demeanor.
Porsha was determined, strong, beautiful, and intelligent. She loved being mom to her five children and was known for her nurturing and compassionate demeanor.
Irma would be 52 today.
At Uvalde, she shielded students from bullets and died holding a child in her arms.
We ask too much of our teachers.
Irma should be here.
An 18-year-old with 2 AR15 rifles killed 21 people at Robb Elementary.
#BanAssaultWeapons
#EndGunViolence
At Uvalde, she shielded students from bullets and died holding a child in her arms.
We ask too much of our teachers.
Irma should be here.
An 18-year-old with 2 AR15 rifles killed 21 people at Robb Elementary.
#BanAssaultWeapons
#EndGunViolence
December 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Irma would be 52 today.
At Uvalde, she shielded students from bullets and died holding a child in her arms.
We ask too much of our teachers.
Irma should be here.
An 18-year-old with 2 AR15 rifles killed 21 people at Robb Elementary.
#BanAssaultWeapons
#EndGunViolence
At Uvalde, she shielded students from bullets and died holding a child in her arms.
We ask too much of our teachers.
Irma should be here.
An 18-year-old with 2 AR15 rifles killed 21 people at Robb Elementary.
#BanAssaultWeapons
#EndGunViolence
Today, Dec 10, is the birthday of Schinara Patterson. She died at 34 in a 2023 family annihilation in Las Vegas, NV.
A beautiful woman, Schinara was kind, sweet & generous. “She was there no matter who you were, how long she knew you…if she had it, she would give it to you,” said her sister.
A beautiful woman, Schinara was kind, sweet & generous. “She was there no matter who you were, how long she knew you…if she had it, she would give it to you,” said her sister.
December 11, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Today, Dec 10, is the birthday of Schinara Patterson. She died at 34 in a 2023 family annihilation in Las Vegas, NV.
A beautiful woman, Schinara was kind, sweet & generous. “She was there no matter who you were, how long she knew you…if she had it, she would give it to you,” said her sister.
A beautiful woman, Schinara was kind, sweet & generous. “She was there no matter who you were, how long she knew you…if she had it, she would give it to you,” said her sister.
Bill would be 47 today.
He was a rock for his family…hardworking, fun-loving, positive and kind.
The shooter was armed with an AR15 and high capacity magazines despite an extensive history of red flags.
He killed 18 people.
#BanAssaultWeapons
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
He was a rock for his family…hardworking, fun-loving, positive and kind.
The shooter was armed with an AR15 and high capacity magazines despite an extensive history of red flags.
He killed 18 people.
#BanAssaultWeapons
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
December 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Bill would be 47 today.
He was a rock for his family…hardworking, fun-loving, positive and kind.
The shooter was armed with an AR15 and high capacity magazines despite an extensive history of red flags.
He killed 18 people.
#BanAssaultWeapons
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
He was a rock for his family…hardworking, fun-loving, positive and kind.
The shooter was armed with an AR15 and high capacity magazines despite an extensive history of red flags.
He killed 18 people.
#BanAssaultWeapons
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
Alpha would be 67 today.
She was a woman of faith, generosity, positivity and love.
She should be here.
Her killer bought a gun despite a long history of mental health difficulties. He killed 4 people before dying by suicide.
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
#988Lifeline
She was a woman of faith, generosity, positivity and love.
She should be here.
Her killer bought a gun despite a long history of mental health difficulties. He killed 4 people before dying by suicide.
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
#988Lifeline
December 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Alpha would be 67 today.
She was a woman of faith, generosity, positivity and love.
She should be here.
Her killer bought a gun despite a long history of mental health difficulties. He killed 4 people before dying by suicide.
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
#988Lifeline
She was a woman of faith, generosity, positivity and love.
She should be here.
Her killer bought a gun despite a long history of mental health difficulties. He killed 4 people before dying by suicide.
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
#988Lifeline