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| Veterans, nurse and teachers among the dead in Las Vegas shooting | Veterans, nurse and teachers among the dead in Las Vegas shooting |
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| Details are emerging of the 58 people a gunman killed when he opened fire on innocent concert-goers in Las Vegas on Sunday night. They included a war veteran, a nurse and teachers - all of them were loved by family and friends. | Details are emerging of the 58 people a gunman killed when he opened fire on innocent concert-goers in Las Vegas on Sunday night. They included a war veteran, a nurse and teachers - all of them were loved by family and friends. |
| Chris Roybal, 28, was a US Navy veteran from southern California who had recently returned from Afghanistan. In his last public Facebook post, back in July, he described what is was like to be shot at, and spoke of the feelings of anger engendered by conflict. His friend and fellow navy colleague Matthew Austin wrote on Facebook: "It breaks my heart and infuriates me that a veteran can come home from war unharmed and events like these occur." | Chris Roybal, 28, was a US Navy veteran from southern California who had recently returned from Afghanistan. In his last public Facebook post, back in July, he described what is was like to be shot at, and spoke of the feelings of anger engendered by conflict. His friend and fellow navy colleague Matthew Austin wrote on Facebook: "It breaks my heart and infuriates me that a veteran can come home from war unharmed and events like these occur." |
| 'Son's passing has devastated all of us' | 'Son's passing has devastated all of us' |
| Another military veteran also lost his life. Charleston Hartfield was a police officer in Las Vegas, off duty when he went to the concert. He also coached youth football, and was described as "the epitome of a citizen-soldier" by Brig Gen William Burks of the Nevada National Guard. | Another military veteran also lost his life. Charleston Hartfield was a police officer in Las Vegas, off duty when he went to the concert. He also coached youth football, and was described as "the epitome of a citizen-soldier" by Brig Gen William Burks of the Nevada National Guard. |
| The Tennessean reported the death of Sonny Melton, 29. The paper quoted his wife, Heather, as saying the nurse, from Big Sandy, saved her life by grabbing her as the shooting started. She says he was shot in the back. | The Tennessean reported the death of Sonny Melton, 29. The paper quoted his wife, Heather, as saying the nurse, from Big Sandy, saved her life by grabbing her as the shooting started. She says he was shot in the back. |
| Denise Burditus, from West Virginia, was at the festival with her husband Tony. He later wrote on Facebook that she had died in his arms. She was a mother of two and "soon to be a grandmother of five", he wrote. | Denise Burditus, from West Virginia, was at the festival with her husband Tony. He later wrote on Facebook that she had died in his arms. She was a mother of two and "soon to be a grandmother of five", he wrote. |
| A special education teacher from Manhattan Beach in California, Sandy Casey, died after being shot in the back. She was with her fiancé, Christopher Willemse, at the concert. Manhattan Beach Middle School, where they were colleagues, described her as "absolutely loved by students and colleagues alike". | A special education teacher from Manhattan Beach in California, Sandy Casey, died after being shot in the back. She was with her fiancé, Christopher Willemse, at the concert. Manhattan Beach Middle School, where they were colleagues, described her as "absolutely loved by students and colleagues alike". |
| Also from Manhattan Beach was Rachael Parker, a records technician with the local police department, who was with three other off-duty colleagues at the concert. She was among two who were shot, ultimately losing her life in hospital. Her colleague suffered minor injuries, the Manhattan Beach Police Department said, adding that Ms Parker had been with them for 10 years and would be greatly missed. | Also from Manhattan Beach was Rachael Parker, a records technician with the local police department, who was with three other off-duty colleagues at the concert. She was among two who were shot, ultimately losing her life in hospital. Her colleague suffered minor injuries, the Manhattan Beach Police Department said, adding that Ms Parker had been with them for 10 years and would be greatly missed. |
| Jennifer T Irvine, 42, was a family law attorney with her own practice in San Diego. Her website said that outside work, she was a black-belt in Taekwondo, an avid snowboarder and was aspiring to learn to rock climb and sky-dive. | Jennifer T Irvine, 42, was a family law attorney with her own practice in San Diego. Her website said that outside work, she was a black-belt in Taekwondo, an avid snowboarder and was aspiring to learn to rock climb and sky-dive. |
| Michelle Vo, 32, from San Jose, California was remembered by friends as a "very bubbly and happy" person who donated blood every two weeks and was never short of energy. The financial adviser had recently ended her relationship and was attending the Las Vegas concert by herself. Kody Robertson, an Ohio man whom she had befriended earlier that night and danced with at the concert, said he tried in vain to save her by jumping on top of her as the gunfire began. | |
| Thomas Day, a house builder in California, was at the concert with his four children, who survived. "He was the best dad. That's why the kids were with him," his father told the LA Times. | Thomas Day, a house builder in California, was at the concert with his four children, who survived. "He was the best dad. That's why the kids were with him," his father told the LA Times. |
| Redondo Beach, California native Christiana Duarte, 22, had recently graduated from Arizona University and was beginning her first full time job for the Los Angeles Kings hockey team. "Chrissy was a bright beautiful young woman, full of life and energy," friends said on a fundraising page set up to help her family with funeral expenses. | |
| Thirty-five-year-old skydiver and mother-of-three Hannah Ahlers was "a devoted mother and wife", a friend said, and "one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen, with a heart to match". | Thirty-five-year-old skydiver and mother-of-three Hannah Ahlers was "a devoted mother and wife", a friend said, and "one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen, with a heart to match". |
| Cameron Robinson, 28, had taken Monday off work to attend the festival with his boyfriend, Bobby Eardley. Mr Eardley, who was also injured in the attack, described holding Robinson in his arms as he died. He was an "amazing, determined, hard working man that spent his life always striving to be better", Mr Eardley told US media. | |
| He added that "he was quiet and shy but once you got to know him he was goofy and fun and so enjoyable". | |
| According to the fundraising page set up in his memory, Robinson enjoying cooking, entertaining, running marathons, travelling, camping, boating and being outdoors. | |
| On Facebook, his sister wrote: "I was never suppose to say good bye to you little brother. You were suppose to take over the world... I love you to the moon and back." | |
| Angie Gomez, a cheerleader from Riverside, California, was "a cheerful young lady with a warm heart and loving spirit" according to a fundraising page set up for her family. | Angie Gomez, a cheerleader from Riverside, California, was "a cheerful young lady with a warm heart and loving spirit" according to a fundraising page set up for her family. |
| Dana Gardner, 52, had been a San Bernardino county employee for 26 years and was described as a "go-to person" and a "dedicated public servant". | Dana Gardner, 52, had been a San Bernardino county employee for 26 years and was described as a "go-to person" and a "dedicated public servant". |
| John Phippen, from Santa Clarita in California, was reportedly shot in the back. The Signal reports that Mr Phippen's son, Travis, was shot in the arm but survived. | John Phippen, from Santa Clarita in California, was reportedly shot in the back. The Signal reports that Mr Phippen's son, Travis, was shot in the arm but survived. |
| Also from near Santa Clarita was kindergarten teacher Jenny Parks, who was at the concert with her husband Bobby. "She was truly one of the most loving people you could ever hope to meet," Mr Parks' uncle said. A fundraising page has been set up to help Mr Parks, who was injured in the attack, and their two children. | Also from near Santa Clarita was kindergarten teacher Jenny Parks, who was at the concert with her husband Bobby. "She was truly one of the most loving people you could ever hope to meet," Mr Parks' uncle said. A fundraising page has been set up to help Mr Parks, who was injured in the attack, and their two children. |
| Vista Elementary School in Simi Valley, a few miles west of Santa Clarita, confirmed it had lost its office manager, 53-year-old Susan Smith. Principal Julie Ellis told Simi Valley Acorn news website in an email she "was a wonderful person - kind, loving, patient with our students, efficient, and she had a wonderful sense of humour". | Vista Elementary School in Simi Valley, a few miles west of Santa Clarita, confirmed it had lost its office manager, 53-year-old Susan Smith. Principal Julie Ellis told Simi Valley Acorn news website in an email she "was a wonderful person - kind, loving, patient with our students, efficient, and she had a wonderful sense of humour". |
| Another school official, 48-year-old Lisa Romero-Muniz, was also killed. The mother and grandmother was secretary at Miyamura High School in Gallup, New Mexico, local education officials confirmed, describing her as "an incredible loving and sincere friend, mentor and advocate for students in many of our schools". | Another school official, 48-year-old Lisa Romero-Muniz, was also killed. The mother and grandmother was secretary at Miyamura High School in Gallup, New Mexico, local education officials confirmed, describing her as "an incredible loving and sincere friend, mentor and advocate for students in many of our schools". |
| A fundraising page has been set up for the family of Rhonda LeRocque, from Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Her aunt, who set up the page, said she was a much-loved wife and mother of a six-year-old girl. | A fundraising page has been set up for the family of Rhonda LeRocque, from Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Her aunt, who set up the page, said she was a much-loved wife and mother of a six-year-old girl. |
| California IT firm Technologent confirmed that one of its employees, Neysa Tonks, had died in the shooting. They described her as a great mother, colleague and friend who "brought so much joy, fun and laughter... she will be greatly missed by all!" They too have set up a fundraising page. | California IT firm Technologent confirmed that one of its employees, Neysa Tonks, had died in the shooting. They described her as a great mother, colleague and friend who "brought so much joy, fun and laughter... she will be greatly missed by all!" They too have set up a fundraising page. |
| Disney boss Robert Iger paid tribute to Carrie Barnette, who had been part of the Disney California Adventure culinary team for 10 years and "was beloved by her friends and colleagues". He also prayed for the recovery of another Disney staff member, Jessica Milam, who was seriously injured in the attack. | Disney boss Robert Iger paid tribute to Carrie Barnette, who had been part of the Disney California Adventure culinary team for 10 years and "was beloved by her friends and colleagues". He also prayed for the recovery of another Disney staff member, Jessica Milam, who was seriously injured in the attack. |
| A vigil was held for 20-year-old country music fan Bailey Schweitzer at her place of work, Infinity Communications in Bakersfield, California, on Monday evening. "She was everything to us," her colleague Amie Campbell was quoted as saying. | A vigil was held for 20-year-old country music fan Bailey Schweitzer at her place of work, Infinity Communications in Bakersfield, California, on Monday evening. "She was everything to us," her colleague Amie Campbell was quoted as saying. |
| The Alaska Dispatch News reports that two Alaskans were killed in the shooting - Adrian Murfitt, 35, a salmon fisher who was at the country music festival with friends, and Dorene Anderson, 49, a stay-at-home mother who was there with her daughters. Both came from Anchorage. | The Alaska Dispatch News reports that two Alaskans were killed in the shooting - Adrian Murfitt, 35, a salmon fisher who was at the country music festival with friends, and Dorene Anderson, 49, a stay-at-home mother who was there with her daughters. Both came from Anchorage. |
| Kurt Von Tillow, 55, of Cameron Park, California, had been with several members of his family at the concert. His sister and niece were wounded but are expected to recover, while his wife, daughter and son-in-law escaped uninjured, Sacramento TV station KCRA reported. His brother-in-law described him as a true patriot who loved a beer, "smiling with his family and listening to some music". | Kurt Von Tillow, 55, of Cameron Park, California, had been with several members of his family at the concert. His sister and niece were wounded but are expected to recover, while his wife, daughter and son-in-law escaped uninjured, Sacramento TV station KCRA reported. His brother-in-law described him as a true patriot who loved a beer, "smiling with his family and listening to some music". |
| At least three Canadians are among the dead, CBC reports. | At least three Canadians are among the dead, CBC reports. |
| It names one as Jordan McIldoon, 23, and a mechanic's apprentice, from British Columbia. He was attending the country music festival with his girlfriend. | It names one as Jordan McIldoon, 23, and a mechanic's apprentice, from British Columbia. He was attending the country music festival with his girlfriend. |
| Jessica Klymchuk, 34 and from Alberta, was a bus driver and school assistant. She had four children. | Jessica Klymchuk, 34 and from Alberta, was a bus driver and school assistant. She had four children. |
| Another woman from Alberta died in the attack, according to CBC. | Another woman from Alberta died in the attack, according to CBC. |
| This page will be updated as more information comes to light | This page will be updated as more information comes to light |