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The death toll from the Texas floods has risen to nearly 130, with memorial services held for victims like Chloe Childress and Sally Sample Graves, highlighting community resilience and support amid the tragedy.
Thursday marked the 11th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, where 26 students and staff were killed. Memorial services were held, but were expected to remain quiet and private. Lt. Paul Vance, who responded to the scene, described it as one of the worst scenes he had ever witnessed. Sandy Hook Promise, a nonprofit organization born out of the tragedy, continues to work towards gun violence prevention. Grief still remains for the families affected, and advocates are pushing for stronger gun laws. Connecticut has passed two rounds of gun laws, and schools have increased security measures. Despite these efforts, mass shootings continue to occur across the country. Governor Ned Lamont directed flags to be lowered to half-staff in remembrance of the victims.
Memorial services will be held over three days in Georgia to celebrate the life and legacy of former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who passed away at the age of 96. The events will include a wreath-laying ceremony, a repose service, a tribute service, and a funeral service in Plains, where she will be buried. President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and other dignitaries will attend the memorial. Rosalynn Carter's initiatives, particularly her work on mental health care and advocacy for caregivers and gender equality, will be highlighted during the ceremonies. The locations of the events hold significance as they are places of importance to the Carters, including their shared hometown of Plains.
Funeral services for former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be held next week in Georgia, with multiple memorials planned. The public can pay their respects along the motorcade route and at designated viewing areas. The memorial services and funeral will be broadcasted and streamed online.
Memorial services have been announced for former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, who passed away at the age of 75. The events, including lying in state at the New Mexico Capitol Rotunda and a Mass of Christian Burial, will be open to the public to pay their respects.
Memorial services have been scheduled for former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, who was found dead in his Massachusetts home. A lying in state will be held at the New Mexico Capitol Rotunda on September 13, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi on September 14. The public is invited to attend both events, and a reception will be held afterwards at the Capitol Rotunda.
The Colorado Springs community is rallying to support the families of a Doherty High School exchange student who died in a crash outside the school. A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $10,000 to help the student's host family attend her memorial services in Italy. Community members have been placing flowers near the school in memory of the student, and a vigil is planned for Friday. The student's identity has been confirmed but her name has not been released until her family has been notified.