‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Eva Mireles (Uvalde, Texas)
Eva Mireles' husband, Ruben, was a police officer in charge of active-shooter drills at the Uvalde High School in Texas. Tragically, he could not come to her aid when a…
‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Irma Garcia (Uvalde, Texas)
Irma Garcia was 48 and about to celebrate her 23 years of teaching and 25 years of being wedded to Joe Garcia before everything ended for her in the mass…
‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Alexandria Aniyah Rubio (Uvalde, Texas)
There was a lot that Alexandria Aniyah Rubio, or Lexi, was looking forward to: practicing softball and basketball with her father, playing volleyball in the seventh grade and learning about feminism.…
‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Amerie Jo Garza (Uvalde, Texas)
Amerie Jo Garza was known to be protective of her baby brother Zayne -- as well as anyone else who needed her protection. Amerie would kiss the toddler in her…
‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Jailah Silguero (Uvalde, Texas)
It was uncharacteristic of her, but Jailah Nicole Silguero told her parents she did not want to go to school the morning of May 24, 2022, when a mass shooting…
‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Maite Rodriguez (Uvalde, Texas)
Green was Maite Yuleana Rodriguez's favorite color. She was always sporting her pair of lime green Converse tennis shoes. She had hand-drawn a heart on the right shoe. The 10-year-old…
‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Jayce Luevanos (Uvalde, Texas)
Jayce Carmelo Luevanos would always bring the neighborhood kids to his family’s home, just a block away from the elementary school where he perished. The Luevanos' yard was often packed…
‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Uziyah Garcia (Uvalde, Texas)
Uziyah Sergio Garcia last visited his grandfather Manny Renfro in San Angelo during spring break. They threw a football together, and Renfro was teaching him pass patterns. “Such a fast…
‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Jacklyn Jaylen Cazares (Uvalde, Texas)
Jacklyn Jaylen Cazares was full of life, often taking it upon herself to brighten those around her. “Jackie was the one that would go out of her way to help anyone,”…
Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Annabell Guadalupe Rodriguez (Uvalde, Texas)
Annabell Guadalupe Rodriguez was a quiet child and an earnest student, having earned her place on the school’s honor roll. Ten-year-old Annabell was among 21 persons whose lives were cut…
‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Eliahna Torres (Uvalde, Texas)
Eliahna Torres wore the number four on the softball field. She loved the sport and was in contention for a spot on the city all-star team. “She was an amazing…
‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Eliahna Amyah Garcia (Uvalde, Texas)
Eliahna Amyah Garcia knew she wanted to be a cheerleader, her dad, Steven Garcia said. She loved basketball and making TikToks, he added. “Eliahna was such a sweet girl with…
‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Rojelio Torres (Uvalde, Texas)
A large stuffed Yoda, along with a Batman-themed football and several stuffed animals, greeted loved ones at Rojelio Fernandez Torres’ makeshift memorial at his town's square. Ten-year-old Rojelio was among…
‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Tess Marie Mata (Uvalde, Texas)
Tess Marie Mata had a jar full of cash in her purple bedroom -- money she had saved up for a family vacation at Disney World. Relatives told The Washington…
‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Xavier Lopez (Uvalde, Texas)
Even at 10 years old, Xavier Lopez could pull off a stylish outfit, complete with a button-down shirt and clean Adidas sneakers. He could also put on a show for…
‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – José Manuel Flores Jr (Uvalde, Texas)
José Manuel Flores Jr was a "little shadow" constantly watching over his family. "He was a helper,” Jose Flores Sr, his father, said, adding that his son wanted to be…
‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Nevaeh Bravo (Uvalde, Texas)
Her name Nevaeh Bravo was "heaven", spelled backward. And to those who knew her, Nevaeh Bravo was indeed a heavenly gift. "She always helped me out a lot," her dad,…
‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Maranda Mathis (Uvalde, Texas)
Fun, spunky and very smart -- that's what Maranda Gail Mathis was described as by mother's friend. "She had manners. She was a bright girl”, Leslie Ruiz added about Miranda…
‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Layla Marie Salazar (Uvalde, Texas)
Layla Marie Salazar loved to sing, dance, swim and follow the Dallas Cowboys, her favorite football team. And she could really run. She won six races during a field day…