A National Conversation on How We Can Prevent Gun Deaths and Injuries
Personal Stories & Tributes
Tribute to Michael Rodriguez
Fifteen years ago in Tampa, Florida on December 19, 1996, my 17 year old UNARMED son, Michael G. Rodriguez was murdered by a man carrying an illegal handgun. He committed a murder, but he was never charged… My son Michael approached an unmarked car in a South Tampa neighborhood and was murdered by a Domino’s [...]
Tribute to Eric Reyes
Eric Reyes was loved by so many people.He was a father, brother, son and a loved friend to many. Eric was shot down in Lindsay, California, but later died in Fresno. He was the fourth of seven children. He leaves behind one daughter that he based his life around – his “babylove,” he called her. [...]
Tributes to Ryanne Mace
My daughter, Ryanne Mace, was the youngest of the five students slain in the shooting at Northern Illinois University on 2/14/08, just three months shy of her 20th birthday. Ryanne was a beautiful person through and through. She was incredibly bright, insightful, funny, warm, friendly, curious, trust-worthy and kindhearted. She was non-judgmental and treated everyone [...]
Tribute to Ryan C. Clark
Ryan Clark was one of the 32 people murdered at the Virginia Tech Massacre. In the accompanying video, his aunt, Pat Craig, discusses the support provided by the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence. She has since been active in calling for improved gun laws. Ryan’s favorite place in the world was Camp Big Heart, [...]
Tribute to Jose Webster
My son Jose was an amazing child. On September 15, 2011, ten days after his sixteen birthday, he was gunned down. He was shot from the back. He loved animals, he watched biography and history channel. Enjoy rap music, and believed that family came first. I love him very much and I miss him. May [...]
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