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Shared memories help Las Vegas shooting victim’s children cope

Amber Patterson, 19, said her mother, Las Vegas shooting victim Lisa Patterson, was always the core of the family. In the wake of her mom’s death, she says she believes family members are bonding and growing closer.

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Las Vegas shooting victim’s kids remember ‘tiny, mighty mom’

Braxton and Greysen Tonks’ memories of their mother, Las Vegas shooting victim Neysa Tonks, are imprinted so deeply that they can laugh and share her sarcastic humor as they speak about what’s helped them cope with her death.

Widower finds comfort in child, faith after Las Vegas shooting

After losing his wife Rhonda LeRocque in the Las Vegas mass shooting Oct. 1, devout Jehovah’s Witness Jason LeRocque has found comfort in the child they shared and messages of faith.

After Las Vegas shooting, 87 children cope with loss of parent

More than 80 children lost a parent in the Oct. 1 mass shooting that left 58 concertgoers — including 33 parents — dead at the Route 91 Harvest festival on the Strip.

Las Vegas shooting victim Heather Alvarado remembered for kind spirit

“She was my one and only true love,” Albert Alvarado said of his wife, Heather Alvarado, who was killed in the Oct. 1 shooting. “She was loving and giving. There was never a time when she didn’t want to help somebody. She always saw the good in everyone — she was perfect.”

 
Las Vegas shooting victim: Austin Meyer, Reno, Nevada

A Reno man is among those killed in the attack on the Route 91 Harvest Festival Sunday, his former employer confirmed Thursday afternoon.