Gun - but not forgotten

If you know anyone who has been shot or killed in this country, quote tweet & say their name, age, & a positive attribute of that person. Let’s make an endless twitter train of amazing people we lost but find together. #NeverAgain

Jaime Guttenberg, my amazing 14 year old Sister. I write this as I sit at her dance competition and watch all the dances she SHOULD be in. She had so much ahead of her.https://twitter.com/ryan_deitsch/status/987703464858931201 …

Barb Monroe, 42, Shot in her classroom October 28, 2002, Tucson. University Of Arizona One of the funnest most positive people I’ve known and loved and one of the best nursing professors this country has ever seen....@GabbyGiffords

Trayvon Martin, 17. Was a lover of aviation and football. He was and will forever be loved his mom, his dad and his brother.https://twitter.com/Ryan_Deitsch/status/987703464858931201 …

Aaron Feis, 38. I’ll never forget the look of pride on his face when he first told me he had become a Dad. He was a great mentor to the students where I teach. He lost his life defending them on 2-14-18 and is missed by all. #MSDStrong

Luis Rivas, 19 killed while volunteering to help kids stay off the streets and get an education in Chicago

Michael Wetzel, killed at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California on December 2nd, 2015. Michael was our health inspector in our small town for many years. He would bring his family in to eat at our restaurant. He is missed by so many.

Scott Beigel 35 The funniest man I’ve ever met, humble, as eager to learn as he was to teach.https://twitter.com/mal3times/status/987707775374512128 …

Joaquin Oliver, 17, gave me advice when I was a confused sophomore, never walked down the hall with out a smile, never let anyone talk down to his friends, lived and loved life to the fullest. One of the greatest human beings I've ever had the pleasure the pleasure of meeting

Officer Michael Smith shot in the line of duty July 2014 protecting the citizens of Dallas Texas. He left behind his wife and two kids. Officer Smith was a proud husband and father. He loved his family and community with his whole heart.

Amy Silberman, 31 died in New Orleans 12/31/94 by a bullet fired into the air, fell & struck her in the head killing her instantly. She was a smart & beautiful person & her death was devastating to her family, and witnessing it irrevocably changed my life. The trauma is forever.

Ryan white, age 17, my HS friend who had a full ride wrestling scholarship that he lost due to being shot senselessly in a drive by shooting 18 years ago. Kind soul. (I could name more...).

Corey DePooter, 17. Loved to skate and fish. Died in the library at Columbine.

My brother-in-law, Dennis, age 20. He was defending someone else when he died. He’d just gotten his 6 month chip.

Ray Littrell, age 76, racer, mechanic and small business owner shot to death by his own son in his driveway over a dispute over visitation with his grandson. He loved his grandson who was there to witness his death.

My great grandfather, Det. Luke Fallon, 55, and his 29-year-old partner Det. John Finnegan were both killed in the line of duty by robbers in Brooklyn in 1962. Showed immense duty and courage. Love and strength to all.

Alec Long was 14 when his friend shot and killed him in his own neighborhood. Alec always was joyful and loving

Mary Whitaker, violinist, age 61, murdered in her own summer home near Chautauqua NY in a robbery gone very bad. I did not know her personally, but everyone I know did know and love her.

Lisa Goss, age 46, killed by her partner after she broke off their relationship. She was a fierce friend with a loving soul. I miss her laugh and the way she brightened a room with just her presence.

Shane, 22. Manager at Jack In the Box and my college roommate. Dropped him off to work that night. Man came in, held a gun to his head, demanded cash. Shane told him he just made the drop, had very little cash. Shooter, angry, shot him in the head, blowing him away. #NeverAgain

My grandfather and great uncle, both WWII vets who took their own lives due to depression or illness and left behind so many people who loved them. #neveragain

My friend Tameka Henderson, age 18. She was murdered by a hit man hired by her ex boyfriend. She was fierce, funny and smart. She was months away from attending college but she never got the chance to go.

Please name more. It is important to honor their memories.