A National Conversation on How We Can Prevent Gun Deaths and Injuries
Personal Stories & Tributes
Tribute to Linda Whiting
Linda Whiting, 50, was attending a dinner party at her friend’s home, on March 13, 2011, in Phoenix, Arizona, when an argument between her friend’s 18-year son, a Detroit man, who was visiting his family, and his step-father became violent. Linda Whiting was in the house when the shooting began, and tried to run outside [...]
Tribute to Kirsten Hinckley
A teenager armed with a gun he never should have had opened fire in a crowded Salt Lake City shopping mall. He shot me and killed five people, including my beautiful 15-year-old daughter, Kirsten. After the shooting, I found out that the shooter was too young to legally buy his gun, but a pawn shop [...]
Tribute to Antonio E. Marquez
On October 26, 2002, Antonio E. Marquez was shot and killed as he and his pregnant wife stopped to help a homeless person on the corner of 21st and Western in Chicago. Antonio left his unborn child and eight-year-son. This tribute is for him: a tribute to who he was in life. But most importantly, [...]
Tribute to Reginald L. Reese
An only child, Reginald L. Reese, 19 was shot to death in San Pedro, December 6, 1995. His body was found with multiple gunshot wounds, in a vacant parking lot near the San Pedro Harbor. Reginald was a student and worked for Spirit Cruise Lines. His case, like so many others remains unsolved.
Tribute to Brett Curlee
Brett Curlee, 36, was selfishly taken from the ones who loved him on March 6, 2001. Brett was a kind hearted person who left an impression on everyone he met. He was the type of person that would give you the shirt off of his back. Unfortunately, his kind spirit and helping manner led him [...]
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