THREAD: We talked with family, friends & colleagues of each of the 58 #LasVegasShooting victims. Remember them here→bit.ly/2xgdfG9
Hannah Ahlers, a 34/yo mother of 3, “could have lit the world up with her smile,” her father-in-law said. MORE→bit.ly/2y5cRtj
Heather Alvarado, a 35/yo mother of 3, "always saw the good in others,” a statement said. MORE→bit.ly/2fYnRCv
Dorene Anderson of Anchorage, Alaska was described as a "wonderful, generous person who was a friend to many." MORE→bit.ly/2y0ty7r
Carrie Barnette was a member of the culinary team at @Disney's California Adventure park for 10 years. MORE→bit.ly/2kucUtP
Jack Beaton would "stop what he was doing, pull down the tailgate of his truck and enjoy a beer with a friend." MORE→bit.ly/2y5Of3k
Steve Berger's father said he was an avid fisherman who was "so devoted to his family & children." MORE→bit.ly/2z3GFVw
Candice Bowers' family described her as a "superhero" who adored country music. MORE→bit.ly/2z5kPRA
Denise Burditus' husband, Tony, described her as the type of person who “always had a smile on her face.” MORE→bit.ly/2xosrfK
Sandra Casey was described as a “spectacular teacher” who taught special education at Manhattan Beach MS. MORE→ bit.ly/2yuSmYm
Andrea Castillo loved makeup and making people feel beautiful. “She just had such a great outlook on life.” MORE→bit.ly/2yvK6Hw
Denise Cohen, avid traveler & county music fan, was “thrilled beyond” to see @Jason_Aldean, sister-in-law said. MORE→bit.ly/2y6Jqal
Austin Davis, 29, was described as “a friend to all.” MORE→bit.ly/2fSjEMB
Thomas Day Jr. was described as a “great father” and an “avid sports fan.” “He would always stand up for you.” MORE→bit.ly/2z588pK
Christiana Duarte, a recent grad of @UofA & member of @SigmaKappa, was about to start a job with the @LAKings. MORE→bit.ly/2yPnmy9
Stacee Etchebe was described as a “beloved mother of two young children and a well-loved hair stylist.” MORE→bit.ly/2xoGou9
Brian Fraser was described as “very, very giving guy,” who “always spoke of his family & had time to help out.“ MORE→bit.ly/2wEcxOD
Keri Galvan was a “hard-working supermom role model & the most protective big sister you could ever imagine.” MORE→bit.ly/2xna2VA
Dana Gardner had “wealth of knowledge & can-do attitude,” her boss said. “You can’t replace somebody like that” MORE→bit.ly/2fZOyGE
Angela Gomez's frmr teacher & coach said she was a “wonderful young woman who had her whole life ahead of her.” MORE→bit.ly/2g0BeSv
Rocio Guillen Rocha's cousin said Rocio, a mother of 4, loved sports and being a supporting baseball mom. MORE→bit.ly/2y7BZjn
.@LVMPD officer & veteran Charleston Hartfield "epitomizes everything good about America,” @NevadaGuard said. MORE→bit.ly/2kwdib1
Chris Hazencomb's mother said her son loved people and was a happy-go-lucky person with a big heart. MORE→bit.ly/2wE1kOd
Jennifer Irvine's publicist said she "was always enthusiastic and wonderful ... She was a bright ray of light." MORE→bit.ly/2xWgEXL
Nicol Kimura was known for her “larger than life” smile, laugh and spirit, her close friend said. MORE→bit.ly/2fT9VFY
Jessica Klymchuk was a librarian, bus driver & educational assistant for St. Stephen’s School in Canada. MORE→bit.ly/2yx3GCX
Carly Kreibaum of Sutherland, Iowa, attended the festival with 2 friends, according to the Sioux City Journal. MORE→bit.ly/2yQBxD7
Rhonda LeRocque's aunt said Rhonda was "all things to all people" & was as "close to perfect as you could get.” MORE→bit.ly/2xY6hEV
Victor Link was “the best dad any son could ever have,” his son, Christian Link, wrote on Facebook. MORE→bit.ly/2yOPMIM
Jordan McIldoon was a “compassionate young man” who lived a life “full of adventures,” his parents said. MORE→bit.ly/2fUiobQ
Kelsey Meadows was "smart, compassionate and kind" and had a "sweet spirit and a love for children." MORE→bit.ly/2yPGpZj
Calla Medig was "fun-loving, responsible, dedicated and hardworking," her boss said. MORE→bit.ly/2gkB70Z
James “Sonny” Melton was described as an “excellent person and very caring individual.” MORE→bit.ly/2xro4Rh
Pati Mestas was a “fun-spirited woman, who always made you laugh.” MORE→bit.ly/2wFFOZz
Austin Meyer’s sister described him as “ambitious, smart and hard working.” MORE→bit.ly/2yxTpGH
Adrian Murfitt’s sister said Adrian had a beautiful voice and “was silly and obnoxious and goofy.” MORE→bit.ly/2gm0Aai
Rachael Parker was a records technician with the Manhattan Beach Police Department. MORE→bit.ly/2fVBwXe
Jennifer Parks “wanted her students to know each and every one of them were amazing, capable young people.” MORE→bit.ly/2g2YAqL
Carrie Parsons, a Seattle resident, graduated from @ASU in 2008. MORE→bit.ly/2y4eiq9
Lisa Patterson was “active in everything — coaching softball & serving as president of PTA,” her husband said. MORE→ bit.ly/2fWw5HB
John Phippen, a father of 6, “had your back from the moment he met you,” a friend said. MORE→bit.ly/2z7zHi8
Melissa Ramirez graduated from @CSUBakersfield in 2014 with a degree in business administration. MORE→bit.ly/2fUIDiu
Jordyn Rivera was a "very genuine and caring person,” a childhood friend said. MORE→bit.ly/2ybeypt
Quinton Robbins "was friends with everybody,” his supervisor said.
MORE→bit.ly/2xtRuy6
Cameron Robinson "had a great sense of humor and a thirst for knowledge," Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian said.
MORE→bit.ly/2ynJx2q
Lisa Romero-Muniz "was an incredible loving and sincere friend, mentor and advocate for students."
MORE→bit.ly/2hYzSbt
Christopher Roybal, a Navy combat veteran, "wasn’t somebody who reported problems. He solved them.”
MORE→bit.ly/2yGLt21
Brett Schwanbeck was "the funnest guy in the world to be around,” his youngest son said.
MORE→bit.ly/2yAx8br
Bailey Schweitzer "tried to make everybody’s day brighter,” her colleague said.
MORE→bit.ly/2xtGOj5
Laura Shipp "was well liked by lots and lots of people, and was pretty easy to get along with.”
MORE→bit.ly/2ySwfao
Erick Silva, who worked security for CSC, was among the first of the event’s first responders.
MORE→bit.ly/2gf5rtK
Susan Smith was a Simi Valley Unified School District employee for 16 years.
MORE→bit.ly/2gorv5u
Tara Roe Smith was described as having “a friendly face and had a very caring spirit.”
MORE→bit.ly/2gnO4an
Brennan Stewart "would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it," his friend said.
MORE→bit.ly/2xSuKfy
Derrick “Bo” Taylor, a 29-year veteran of the @CACorrections, led inmates fighting wildfires.
MORE→bit.ly/2gaIWGw
Neysa Tonks "was a very nice woman who was full of life and energy,” her former church counselor said.
MORE→bit.ly/2ymEcID
Michelle Vo was “an ambitious hard worker, known for her charisma & fierce independence,” @RepJimmyGomez said.
MORE→bit.ly/2z8MBMX
Kurt Von Tillow was never seen in a bad mood & was known for being "the life of the party," his neighbor said.
MORE→bit.ly/2yaRuqv
Bill Wolfe Jr. "wasn’t self-centered. He was very smart and intelligent and always willing to help."
MORE→bit.ly/2yT4uyn

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THREAD: In all the darkness of Oct. 1, 2017, there was light.

One year after the #1October attack at the Route 91 Harvest festival on the Las Vegas Strip, here are 91 stories of heroism, helping, healing and hope. #VegasStronger
#1October Heroes:

Police Sgt. Greg White from Carlsbad, California, used the pocket knife he always carries with him to cut an opening in a fence to help his wife, friends and about 400 strangers escape from the Route 91 festival grounds→rjnews.is/2QkZBa8
#VegasStronger
#1October Heroes:

Some wounded victims at University Medical Center elected to wait for treatment so others — mostly strangers — could be operated on first→bit.ly/2gYLjwB
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