Today I rise to remember the life of Carrie Parsons. Carrie always made sure to live her life by her favorite saying: ``live, laugh, and love.'' She enjoyed playing intramural softball and working at the staffing firm, Ajilon. Carrie…

Today I rise to remember the life of Jennifer ``Jenny'' Parks. Jenny attended the Route 51 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Jenny was a remarkable kindergarten teacher at Anaverde Hills Elementary School in Lancaster, California. Jenny…

Today I rise to remember the life of Rachael Parker. Rachael attended the Route 51 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Rachael worked as a record technician at the Manhattan Beach Police Department for 10 years. She was known as the…

Today, I rise to remember the life of Adrian Murfitt, who went to Las Vegas on October 1 for the Route 91 festival. Adrian had a love for fishing. He would spend months on a commercial fishing boat to catch and sell fish. When it was not…

Today I rise to remember the life of Austin Meyer. Austin moved to Reno, Nevada, to study transportation technology at Truckee Meadows Community College. He had a passion for cars and sports. He loved to watch basketball, especially the…

Today I rise to remember the life of Patricia ``Pati'' Mestas. Pati was a good mother to her three children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Patricia was a retired gas station and convenience store worker who loved country…

Today I rise to remember the life of Sonny Melton. Sonny was lucky to find the love of his life while working at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tennessee. As a certified nurse, Sonny would often assist his wife, Dr. Heather…

Today I rise to remember the life of Calla Medig. Going to the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas had become an annual tradition for Calla. She would always take time off from her job as a waitress in Edmonton, Canada, so she could travel to…

Today I rise to remember the life of Kelsey Meadows. Kelsey attended the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Kelsey was known by her parents as a miracle child. She went into heart failure at 6 weeks old, but survived. Growing up…

Today I rise to remember the life of Jordan McIldoon. Jordan, who came from Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, was an only child with a big heart who worked hard and loved his family. He was just days away from his 24th birthday and…

Today I rise to remember the life of Victor Link. Victor was an intelligent man who had a vast knowledge on many topics. He was the father to his adopted son, Christian, and was engaged to be married to his fiancee, Lynne. Victor loved…

Today I rise to remember the life of Rhonda LeRocque. Rhonda attended the Route 91 Festival in Las Vegas on October 1. Rhonda was married to her husband, Jason, for 21 years, with whom she had a 6-year-old daughter, Ali. Rhonda and Jason…