On the recordOctober 12, 2017
On October 1, 2017, a gunman opened fire on thousands of innocent people at a music festival in Las Vegas. As our families mourn, I want to honor the life of Hannah Ahlers, a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend to many, and beloved by her community, whose life was taken too soon. Her brother recently told me: ``She was loved by everyone that met her . . . she was our sunshine.'' Her beautiful personality was felt by all, from her family and friends, to the mothers she worked with in her children's schools, to the volleyball team she volunteered with. As her husband shared: ``She wasn't too good for anybody; beautiful inside and out.'' At 34, her dedication to family and community is felt in her home in the city of Beaumont and across the Inland Empire. On behalf of my wife, Monica, and the entire 36th Congressional District, we join together as a community to mourn her heartbreaking loss and celebrate her life. To Hannah's husband, Brian; her children, Briannah, Brice, and Hailey, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We commit to take up Hannah's mantle of dedication by serving our own communities. Her love and devotion will never be forgotten. ____________________
