The Birthday Fairy Project
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Every day is the birthday of a victim of American gun violence.
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Help us honor lives and raise awareness by following and sharing.
We are 100% volunteer & zero budget.
thebirthdayfairyproject.org
[email protected]
Heyward would be 71 today.
A well known and loved community servant, he was shot and killed on one of many trips to Tops Market in Buffalo. He was loading the groceries of an elderly shopper into his trunk and preparing to drive her home when the shooter attacked.
#DisarmHate
#EndGunViolence
A well known and loved community servant, he was shot and killed on one of many trips to Tops Market in Buffalo. He was loading the groceries of an elderly shopper into his trunk and preparing to drive her home when the shooter attacked.
#DisarmHate
#EndGunViolence
December 23, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Heyward would be 71 today.
A well known and loved community servant, he was shot and killed on one of many trips to Tops Market in Buffalo. He was loading the groceries of an elderly shopper into his trunk and preparing to drive her home when the shooter attacked.
#DisarmHate
#EndGunViolence
A well known and loved community servant, he was shot and killed on one of many trips to Tops Market in Buffalo. He was loading the groceries of an elderly shopper into his trunk and preparing to drive her home when the shooter attacked.
#DisarmHate
#EndGunViolence
Jennifer should be 46 today.
She made the world a better place…always willing to help a friend, constantly doting on her family including baking and sewing.
She should be here.
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
She made the world a better place…always willing to help a friend, constantly doting on her family including baking and sewing.
She should be here.
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
December 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Jennifer should be 46 today.
She made the world a better place…always willing to help a friend, constantly doting on her family including baking and sewing.
She should be here.
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
She made the world a better place…always willing to help a friend, constantly doting on her family including baking and sewing.
She should be here.
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
Today, December 22nd, is the birthday of Jonathan Joss. He was shot and killed by his neighbor in San Antonio in June 2025.
Jonathan is best known as the voice of John Redcorn from King of the Hill but he also enjoyed roles in True Grit, The Magnificent Seven, and Parks & Rec.
Jonathan is best known as the voice of John Redcorn from King of the Hill but he also enjoyed roles in True Grit, The Magnificent Seven, and Parks & Rec.
December 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Today, December 22nd, is the birthday of Jonathan Joss. He was shot and killed by his neighbor in San Antonio in June 2025.
Jonathan is best known as the voice of John Redcorn from King of the Hill but he also enjoyed roles in True Grit, The Magnificent Seven, and Parks & Rec.
Jonathan is best known as the voice of John Redcorn from King of the Hill but he also enjoyed roles in True Grit, The Magnificent Seven, and Parks & Rec.
Jeffrey should be 71 today.
Taken from his wife and 4 children, Jeff's last act was to wrap his son in his arms and do his best to shield him from the bullets of a mass shooter.
Jeff's son survived.
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
Taken from his wife and 4 children, Jeff's last act was to wrap his son in his arms and do his best to shield him from the bullets of a mass shooter.
Jeff's son survived.
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
December 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Jeffrey should be 71 today.
Taken from his wife and 4 children, Jeff's last act was to wrap his son in his arms and do his best to shield him from the bullets of a mass shooter.
Jeff's son survived.
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
Taken from his wife and 4 children, Jeff's last act was to wrap his son in his arms and do his best to shield him from the bullets of a mass shooter.
Jeff's son survived.
#HonorWithAction
#EndGunViolence
Today, December 21st, is the birthday of Dassa Alvarez. She was kind, protective and full of life.
Dassa was gorgeous with a bright smile and beautiful eyes. She died at 24 in a 2024 domestic violence attack in Dallas, Texas. From a large, loving family, she was deeply loved.
Dassa was gorgeous with a bright smile and beautiful eyes. She died at 24 in a 2024 domestic violence attack in Dallas, Texas. From a large, loving family, she was deeply loved.
December 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Today, December 21st, is the birthday of Dassa Alvarez. She was kind, protective and full of life.
Dassa was gorgeous with a bright smile and beautiful eyes. She died at 24 in a 2024 domestic violence attack in Dallas, Texas. From a large, loving family, she was deeply loved.
Dassa was gorgeous with a bright smile and beautiful eyes. She died at 24 in a 2024 domestic violence attack in Dallas, Texas. From a large, loving family, she was deeply loved.
Today, December 20th, is the birthday of Chartara Courtney. She died at 43 in a 2025 domestic violence attack in Harrisburg, NC. Always sweet, smiling, pleasant and energetic, Chartara was a super mom and a bridge builder.
December 21, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Today, December 20th, is the birthday of Chartara Courtney. She died at 43 in a 2025 domestic violence attack in Harrisburg, NC. Always sweet, smiling, pleasant and energetic, Chartara was a super mom and a bridge builder.
Lauren should be 39 today.
She made the world a better place with her bright smile, quirky sense of humor, and unique ability to make everyone feel like her best friend.
She died at 20 at Virginia Tech.
#RedFlagLaws would have made a difference
She made the world a better place with her bright smile, quirky sense of humor, and unique ability to make everyone feel like her best friend.
She died at 20 at Virginia Tech.
#RedFlagLaws would have made a difference
December 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Lauren should be 39 today.
She made the world a better place with her bright smile, quirky sense of humor, and unique ability to make everyone feel like her best friend.
She died at 20 at Virginia Tech.
#RedFlagLaws would have made a difference
She made the world a better place with her bright smile, quirky sense of humor, and unique ability to make everyone feel like her best friend.
She died at 20 at Virginia Tech.
#RedFlagLaws would have made a difference
Paul would be 47 today.
A devoted family man, Paul loved family adventures…traveling, hiking, wakeboarding.
During a San Jose workplace attack, Paul risked his life to warn others.
He should be here.
#EndGunViolence
A devoted family man, Paul loved family adventures…traveling, hiking, wakeboarding.
During a San Jose workplace attack, Paul risked his life to warn others.
He should be here.
#EndGunViolence
December 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Paul would be 47 today.
A devoted family man, Paul loved family adventures…traveling, hiking, wakeboarding.
During a San Jose workplace attack, Paul risked his life to warn others.
He should be here.
#EndGunViolence
A devoted family man, Paul loved family adventures…traveling, hiking, wakeboarding.
During a San Jose workplace attack, Paul risked his life to warn others.
He should be here.
#EndGunViolence
Rocio should be 49 today.
She was an amazing fighter who overcame a spinal blood clot and paralysis to not only walk again but to run marathons.
After she was shot a Rt 91, she still managed to climb a fence and tried desperately to escape and survive for her family.
She was an amazing fighter who overcame a spinal blood clot and paralysis to not only walk again but to run marathons.
After she was shot a Rt 91, she still managed to climb a fence and tried desperately to escape and survive for her family.
December 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Rocio should be 49 today.
She was an amazing fighter who overcame a spinal blood clot and paralysis to not only walk again but to run marathons.
After she was shot a Rt 91, she still managed to climb a fence and tried desperately to escape and survive for her family.
She was an amazing fighter who overcame a spinal blood clot and paralysis to not only walk again but to run marathons.
After she was shot a Rt 91, she still managed to climb a fence and tried desperately to escape and survive for her family.
Today is the birthday of Neva Rogers.
She died at 62 in the 2005 Red Lake Minnesota school shooting.
The students she secured in her classroom before locking the door could hear her praying in the hallway during the attack.
#redflaglaws and proper interventions would have made a difference
She died at 62 in the 2005 Red Lake Minnesota school shooting.
The students she secured in her classroom before locking the door could hear her praying in the hallway during the attack.
#redflaglaws and proper interventions would have made a difference
December 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Today is the birthday of Neva Rogers.
She died at 62 in the 2005 Red Lake Minnesota school shooting.
The students she secured in her classroom before locking the door could hear her praying in the hallway during the attack.
#redflaglaws and proper interventions would have made a difference
She died at 62 in the 2005 Red Lake Minnesota school shooting.
The students she secured in her classroom before locking the door could hear her praying in the hallway during the attack.
#redflaglaws and proper interventions would have made a difference
Today, December 19th, is the birthday of Enrique Reyes. He died at 64 in a 2025 triple murder in Greenville, North Carolina. Recently retired, he was a dedicated professor and influential mentor in the East Carolina University Department of Biology for 17 years.
December 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Today, December 19th, is the birthday of Enrique Reyes. He died at 64 in a 2025 triple murder in Greenville, North Carolina. Recently retired, he was a dedicated professor and influential mentor in the East Carolina University Department of Biology for 17 years.
Ilya would be 9 today.
She loved crafting and dolls, but she could never get enough when it came to horses.
Ilya and her 2 siblings were killed by their mom in a 2023 family annihilation.
#EndGunViolence
#988SuicidePrevention
She loved crafting and dolls, but she could never get enough when it came to horses.
Ilya and her 2 siblings were killed by their mom in a 2023 family annihilation.
#EndGunViolence
#988SuicidePrevention
December 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Ilya would be 9 today.
She loved crafting and dolls, but she could never get enough when it came to horses.
Ilya and her 2 siblings were killed by their mom in a 2023 family annihilation.
#EndGunViolence
#988SuicidePrevention
She loved crafting and dolls, but she could never get enough when it came to horses.
Ilya and her 2 siblings were killed by their mom in a 2023 family annihilation.
#EndGunViolence
#988SuicidePrevention
Today, December 19th, is the birthday of Dior Scott. She died at 7 in a 2025 domestic violence incident in Decatur, Georgia. Dior was known for her bright smile and infectious enthusiasm. She radiated love, joy and innocence in every endeavor and loved playing and exploring outdoors.
December 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Today, December 19th, is the birthday of Dior Scott. She died at 7 in a 2025 domestic violence incident in Decatur, Georgia. Dior was known for her bright smile and infectious enthusiasm. She radiated love, joy and innocence in every endeavor and loved playing and exploring outdoors.
Maggie would be 43.
Energetic and enduringly positive, she was also hardworking in an authentic, roll-up-your-shirtsleeves, no nonsense way.
Maggie and 7 coworkers were killed by an 19-year-old with an AR rifle that was unsecured in a family home.
#SecureStorageSavesLives
#EndGunViolence
Energetic and enduringly positive, she was also hardworking in an authentic, roll-up-your-shirtsleeves, no nonsense way.
Maggie and 7 coworkers were killed by an 19-year-old with an AR rifle that was unsecured in a family home.
#SecureStorageSavesLives
#EndGunViolence
December 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Maggie would be 43.
Energetic and enduringly positive, she was also hardworking in an authentic, roll-up-your-shirtsleeves, no nonsense way.
Maggie and 7 coworkers were killed by an 19-year-old with an AR rifle that was unsecured in a family home.
#SecureStorageSavesLives
#EndGunViolence
Energetic and enduringly positive, she was also hardworking in an authentic, roll-up-your-shirtsleeves, no nonsense way.
Maggie and 7 coworkers were killed by an 19-year-old with an AR rifle that was unsecured in a family home.
#SecureStorageSavesLives
#EndGunViolence
Dr. Koonce should be 62 today.
Her lifelong mission was for students to "be known…loved…and prepared."
Compassionate, selfless, and fierce, she died confronting a mass shooter in her school.
#EndGunViolence
#BanAssaultWeapons
Her lifelong mission was for students to "be known…loved…and prepared."
Compassionate, selfless, and fierce, she died confronting a mass shooter in her school.
#EndGunViolence
#BanAssaultWeapons
December 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Dr. Koonce should be 62 today.
Her lifelong mission was for students to "be known…loved…and prepared."
Compassionate, selfless, and fierce, she died confronting a mass shooter in her school.
#EndGunViolence
#BanAssaultWeapons
Her lifelong mission was for students to "be known…loved…and prepared."
Compassionate, selfless, and fierce, she died confronting a mass shooter in her school.
#EndGunViolence
#BanAssaultWeapons
Kevin should be 41.
Fun-loving, charismatic, generous & hardworking, he should be here.
Kevin's 2-year-old son was orphaned in the 2022 Highland Park parade shooting when a 21-year-old man with an AR15 & high-capacity magazines killed 7 & injured 48, firing >80 rounds in <1 minute.
#EndGunViolence
Fun-loving, charismatic, generous & hardworking, he should be here.
Kevin's 2-year-old son was orphaned in the 2022 Highland Park parade shooting when a 21-year-old man with an AR15 & high-capacity magazines killed 7 & injured 48, firing >80 rounds in <1 minute.
#EndGunViolence
December 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Kevin should be 41.
Fun-loving, charismatic, generous & hardworking, he should be here.
Kevin's 2-year-old son was orphaned in the 2022 Highland Park parade shooting when a 21-year-old man with an AR15 & high-capacity magazines killed 7 & injured 48, firing >80 rounds in <1 minute.
#EndGunViolence
Fun-loving, charismatic, generous & hardworking, he should be here.
Kevin's 2-year-old son was orphaned in the 2022 Highland Park parade shooting when a 21-year-old man with an AR15 & high-capacity magazines killed 7 & injured 48, firing >80 rounds in <1 minute.
#EndGunViolence
Today, December 17th, is the birthday of Regina Vidal. She died at 22 in a 2024 accidental shooting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Caring, nurturing, and uplifting, “Reggie” was the youngest of 4 daughters and well-loved in her big family as 1 of 17 grandchildren.
December 18, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Today, December 17th, is the birthday of Regina Vidal. She died at 22 in a 2024 accidental shooting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Caring, nurturing, and uplifting, “Reggie” was the youngest of 4 daughters and well-loved in her big family as 1 of 17 grandchildren.
Brian would be 56 today.
His sister's words resonate:
"…take the sensationalism, hatred, and power away from those who think destroying the lives of others will give them the attention and fame they so desperately crave[e]. Our family chooses love."
We can, and we must,
#EndGunViolence
His sister's words resonate:
"…take the sensationalism, hatred, and power away from those who think destroying the lives of others will give them the attention and fame they so desperately crave[e]. Our family chooses love."
We can, and we must,
#EndGunViolence
December 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Brian would be 56 today.
His sister's words resonate:
"…take the sensationalism, hatred, and power away from those who think destroying the lives of others will give them the attention and fame they so desperately crave[e]. Our family chooses love."
We can, and we must,
#EndGunViolence
His sister's words resonate:
"…take the sensationalism, hatred, and power away from those who think destroying the lives of others will give them the attention and fame they so desperately crave[e]. Our family chooses love."
We can, and we must,
#EndGunViolence
Carrie would be 43.
Bright smile, big heart, beautiful personality, & nicknamed "Sunshine" to prove it.
Carrie is 1 of 60 who died of gunshot wounds from Route 91. Many others have succumbed to trauma in other ways since the 2017 massacre in Las Vegas.
#sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
Bright smile, big heart, beautiful personality, & nicknamed "Sunshine" to prove it.
Carrie is 1 of 60 who died of gunshot wounds from Route 91. Many others have succumbed to trauma in other ways since the 2017 massacre in Las Vegas.
#sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
December 17, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Carrie would be 43.
Bright smile, big heart, beautiful personality, & nicknamed "Sunshine" to prove it.
Carrie is 1 of 60 who died of gunshot wounds from Route 91. Many others have succumbed to trauma in other ways since the 2017 massacre in Las Vegas.
#sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
Bright smile, big heart, beautiful personality, & nicknamed "Sunshine" to prove it.
Carrie is 1 of 60 who died of gunshot wounds from Route 91. Many others have succumbed to trauma in other ways since the 2017 massacre in Las Vegas.
#sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
Mo would be 26 today.
He was an accomplished young man of integrity and dedication with a big personality and a wonderful sense of humor.
During the gunfire attack on the Pensacola Naval Base, he exhibited selfless heroism.
He was an accomplished young man of integrity and dedication with a big personality and a wonderful sense of humor.
During the gunfire attack on the Pensacola Naval Base, he exhibited selfless heroism.
December 17, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Mo would be 26 today.
He was an accomplished young man of integrity and dedication with a big personality and a wonderful sense of humor.
During the gunfire attack on the Pensacola Naval Base, he exhibited selfless heroism.
He was an accomplished young man of integrity and dedication with a big personality and a wonderful sense of humor.
During the gunfire attack on the Pensacola Naval Base, he exhibited selfless heroism.
Rachael would be 42.
A decade+ member of the Manhattan Beach PD, she was compassionate, hard-working, & focused.
She should be here w/her 2 rescue dogs, Maddie & Izzy.
Rachael is 1 of 60 people who died from gunshots sustained at Route 91 Las Vegas in 2017.
#sensiblegunlaws
#EndGunViolence
A decade+ member of the Manhattan Beach PD, she was compassionate, hard-working, & focused.
She should be here w/her 2 rescue dogs, Maddie & Izzy.
Rachael is 1 of 60 people who died from gunshots sustained at Route 91 Las Vegas in 2017.
#sensiblegunlaws
#EndGunViolence
December 16, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Rachael would be 42.
A decade+ member of the Manhattan Beach PD, she was compassionate, hard-working, & focused.
She should be here w/her 2 rescue dogs, Maddie & Izzy.
Rachael is 1 of 60 people who died from gunshots sustained at Route 91 Las Vegas in 2017.
#sensiblegunlaws
#EndGunViolence
A decade+ member of the Manhattan Beach PD, she was compassionate, hard-working, & focused.
She should be here w/her 2 rescue dogs, Maddie & Izzy.
Rachael is 1 of 60 people who died from gunshots sustained at Route 91 Las Vegas in 2017.
#sensiblegunlaws
#EndGunViolence
Kayden would be 5 today.
He died at 3, the victim of an accidental self-inflicted shooting from an unsecured gun he found in a relative's home.
Over 100 American children die from an accidental shooting each year.
He died at 3, the victim of an accidental self-inflicted shooting from an unsecured gun he found in a relative's home.
Over 100 American children die from an accidental shooting each year.
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Kayden would be 5 today.
He died at 3, the victim of an accidental self-inflicted shooting from an unsecured gun he found in a relative's home.
Over 100 American children die from an accidental shooting each year.
He died at 3, the victim of an accidental self-inflicted shooting from an unsecured gun he found in a relative's home.
Over 100 American children die from an accidental shooting each year.
Today, December 16th, is the birthday of Mercedes Dahlvang. She died at 32, killed by her boyfriend in Rapid City, South Dakota in 2023.
Mercedes was a tomboy a heart. She loved riding motorcycles, working on her pickups, hunting, fishing, and exploring new dirt roads with the radio cranked up.
Mercedes was a tomboy a heart. She loved riding motorcycles, working on her pickups, hunting, fishing, and exploring new dirt roads with the radio cranked up.
December 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Today, December 16th, is the birthday of Mercedes Dahlvang. She died at 32, killed by her boyfriend in Rapid City, South Dakota in 2023.
Mercedes was a tomboy a heart. She loved riding motorcycles, working on her pickups, hunting, fishing, and exploring new dirt roads with the radio cranked up.
Mercedes was a tomboy a heart. She loved riding motorcycles, working on her pickups, hunting, fishing, and exploring new dirt roads with the radio cranked up.
Hongying should be 65 today.
Warm, friendly, and helpful, she enjoyed traveling, painting, singing, and cooking for friends.
11 people celebrating Lunar New Year at Star Ballroom were killed by a man using an illegal firearm acquired from a neighboring state.
#HonorWithAction
#sensiblegunlaws
Warm, friendly, and helpful, she enjoyed traveling, painting, singing, and cooking for friends.
11 people celebrating Lunar New Year at Star Ballroom were killed by a man using an illegal firearm acquired from a neighboring state.
#HonorWithAction
#sensiblegunlaws
December 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Hongying should be 65 today.
Warm, friendly, and helpful, she enjoyed traveling, painting, singing, and cooking for friends.
11 people celebrating Lunar New Year at Star Ballroom were killed by a man using an illegal firearm acquired from a neighboring state.
#HonorWithAction
#sensiblegunlaws
Warm, friendly, and helpful, she enjoyed traveling, painting, singing, and cooking for friends.
11 people celebrating Lunar New Year at Star Ballroom were killed by a man using an illegal firearm acquired from a neighboring state.
#HonorWithAction
#sensiblegunlaws
Raiden should be 17 today.
Compassionate, joyful, and competitive, he loved football, wrestling, fishing and hunting.
He died at 15 in an accidental shooting.
#HonorWithAction
#gunsafetyfirst
Compassionate, joyful, and competitive, he loved football, wrestling, fishing and hunting.
He died at 15 in an accidental shooting.
#HonorWithAction
#gunsafetyfirst
December 16, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Raiden should be 17 today.
Compassionate, joyful, and competitive, he loved football, wrestling, fishing and hunting.
He died at 15 in an accidental shooting.
#HonorWithAction
#gunsafetyfirst
Compassionate, joyful, and competitive, he loved football, wrestling, fishing and hunting.
He died at 15 in an accidental shooting.
#HonorWithAction
#gunsafetyfirst