Touched Lives Archives : Page 2 of 2 : Just Never Forget

‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Maite Rodriguez (Uvalde, Texas)

By Guru 26 June 2022

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)

By Guru 26 June 2022

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)

By Guru 26 June 2022

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)

By Guru 26 June 2022

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)

By Guru 26 June 2022

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)

By Guru 26 June 2022

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)

By Guru 26 June 2022

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)

By Guru 26 June 2022

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)

By Guru 26 June 2022

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)

By Guru 26 June 2022

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)

By Guru 26 June 2022

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)

By Guru 26 June 2022

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)

By Guru 26 June 2022

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)

By Guru 26 June 2022

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…

‘Remembering America’s Gun Victims’ – Makenna Lee Elrod (Uvalde, Texas)

By Guru 25 June 2022

Makenna Lee Elrod “had the biggest heart and loved her family and friends so much”. So says aunt Allison McCullough in memory of Makenna, a 10-year-old whose life was cut…

John O’Neill: Ex-FBI Agent Who Hunted Bin Laden, But Died Helping Ground Zero’s Trapped

By Guru 12 September 2020

Of the near 3,000 people killed on 9/11, no one probably knew the mastermind of the attacks better than John O'Neill. A counter-terrorism expert at the FBI, O'Neill doggedly trailed…

David Angell: The Comedic Brain Behind ‘Cheers’ & ‘Frasier’

By Guru 10 September 2020

He provided us the heartiest of laughs, well after he was gone. David Angell was one of the original writers and producers of Cheers, the TV show revolving around the…