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2 days ago
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Remembrance ceremony marks 6 years since 5/31 mass shooting in Virgina Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A remembrance ceremony was held Saturday behind Virginia Beach City Hall to remember those who lost their lives in the mass shooting at Virginia Beach's Municipal Center Complex and to uplift the survivors. The ceremony recognized the 12 people killed and 4 injured in the mass shooting that took place on May 31, 2019, a day described as the darkest day in Virginia Beach history. 'Our foundation is still rocked by what happened,' said Virginia Beach mayor Bobby Dyer. 'We've been pretty proactive about making sure that we're doing the right thing, you know, to help out those, you know, who need it.' In a statement on Facebook, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine stated: 'Today, we honor and remember the 12 lives tragically lost six years ago in the horrific shooting in Virginia Beach. We must end gun violence by preserving and strengthening our gun safety laws to prevent future tragedies and protect our communities.' Family members of victims, survivors and other attendees all wore blue as a sign of unity. 'It's very important to make sure that we remember it and make sure we not just be here in sadness, but also be here, enjoy and like bring comfort to the ones who need it and always remember and not forget,' said Morgan Nixon, daughter of victim Katherine Nixon. A moment of silence took place at 4:06 p.m.., the exact time the 911 call was received on this day 6 years ago. 'This is a commitment to honor the memories of so many important people in Virginia Beach, who paid the ultimate sacrifice and are still have the grieving families we can never forget. We will never forget,' said Mayor Dyer. A memorial to honor the victims and survivors is currently under construction. 'We're investing $14 million in that because we want this to be a structure that when people come, they will feel the warmth, they will feel the empathy. And once again, we will honor the memories we can never forget,' said Mayor Dyer. The memorial is set to be completed in May 2026. Mayor Dyer says these ceremonies will continue each year to honor those affected by this tragedy. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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101-year-old Second World War sailor who helped sink German battleship among funeral tributes
Once a week we share tributes from family and friends for lost loved ones who have died across Nottinghamshire. Each notice will remain online forever, providing a place for people to look back on and remember. Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on - the UK's number one site for death notices and memoriams. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here. Our thoughts are with friends and family affected. READ MORE: Bomb squad called after resident made discovery in their garden in Beeston READ MORE: 'I know you will watch over us' - tributes paid after 3 die in Nottinghamshire village crash The Wass family and Anneliese Neumann are sad to announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and partner on the 14th May 2025 at 101 years old. A service of remembrance will be held on Thursday 5th June 2025 at Mansfield Crematorium in the Newstead Chapel at 10 am. In lieu of flowers a donation to Prostate Cancer UK would be greatly appreciated. Please wear bright colours as we want to have a celebration of his life. John was born on Christmas Day 1923 and grew up in Hucknall. He joined the Royal Navy in 1942 as a Telegraph operator and coder on a Destroyer. During WW2 he took part in 16 Arctic convoys, the most memorable being on Christmas 1943, when his ship took part in the sinking of the German battleship Scharnhorst which had approximately 2,000 men on board of which only 36 were rescued, 30 of them by his ship. He did not know it at the time, but 50 years later, many of the rescued became firm friends. After the war, John married Nita, and they had 3 children. They spent most of their 48 years together in the village of Gonalston until her death, due to cancer, in 1997. He started his own machine tool company Maydown, for which he remained Managing Director of until he retired in 1993. His other passions were for rare breed Red Poll cows, which he bred for many years and he was an active member of the Papplewick & Linby British Legion. After he retired, he continued to live a full and active life and was proud to see his grandchildren and great grandchildren grow & flourish. Sadly passed away on 5th May 2025, aged 100 Years. Dearly loved and missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Gedling Crematorium on Thursday 19th June at 12noon. Donations in lieu of flowers for the benefit of Macmillan Cancer Support can be sent c/o A.W. Lymn St. Albans House 32 High Street Arnold NG5 7DZ 0115 967 6777 Julian Ellis OBE Father of Philippa and Caroline and much loved brother and grandad. Died peacefully on Friday May 16th. Funeral at 2pm on Monday 9th June at Holy Trinity Church, Rolleston, Notts. Donations if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support and Holy Trinity Church, Rolleston c/o D J Hall Funeral Directors, Tel: 01636 812481. Kathleen Barbara Hughes ( Nee Dabill) passed away peacefully on 13th May 2025 age 90 years. Loving wife of the late David Hughes, devoted mum to Phillipa , Gareth and Sarah, a cherished Nana to Freya, Holly, Edward, Megan, Hannah and Heidi and a special Great Nana to Franklin, Tommy and Dolcie. She will be missed by all who knew her. The celebration of her life will be held on Monday 16th June at 2pm in the Serenity Chapel at Bramcote Crematorium followed by a wake at Mapperley Plains Golf club, Central Ave, Mapperley. By request, family flowers only please, but if desired, donations to Nottingham University hospitals charity. c/o. A.W Lymn, Church Street, Carlton Nottingham. Sadly passed away on 1st May at the Queens Medical Centre after a short but brave battle with Cancer, aged 88. Loving Wife to Eric, caring Mum to Julie and Jane, Stepmum to late Son Steven, proud Grandma to Granddaughters Leonnie and Ebonie, Great Grandchildren Samson, Reuben, Charlotte, Elijah, Millie, Ava, Eshan and Zane. Jill will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 11th June 2025 at Wilford Hill Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Arena Church Nottingham Homeless Outreach and Macmillan Cancer Support may be left in the donation box on the day of the service. All enquires to: Co-op Funeralcare, Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham. NG11 9DF. 0115 9456484 Of Arnold. Passed away peacefully at Gedling Village Care Home on the 19th May aged 92 years. A much loved Aunt to Nick and Jonathan. Funeral service to be held on Friday 13th June at Gedling Crematorium at 15.00. By request family flowers only but if desired donations to the donators charity of choice will be gratefully received. A special thanks to all the staff at Gedling Village Care Home for their care and support to Marie. Enquiries to Baguley Brothers Funeral Directors 0115 9605197.
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3 days ago
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Memorial Day draws attention to veteran sacrifice
Varied ways to lift up the memory of veterans who provided the ultimate sacrifice occurred in different places in different ways Monday as area communities found ways to commemorate Memorial Day. The ceremonies varied as much as the communities that sponsored them. Many continued traditions started decades ago and are repeated each year as a reminder of the abiding care for veterans. The village of Rock Creek showed up in force and marched south on Route 45 from High Street to Union Cemetery complete with the Jefferson Area High School Marching Band providing music. Ceremonies took place throughout the county, including Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva, Conneaut's War Memorial and Ashtabula's War Memorial as well as many small townships in between.
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Striking poppy display to line city's famous pier
Thousands of knitted poppies are expected to turn a city's famous pier into a striking remembrance memorial. The display will run the entire 1.33-mile (2.14km) length of Southend Pier in Essex from 5-16 November. People have been invited to donate their creations by the end of September. Labour city councillor Matt Dent said it would be a "truly memorable" commemoration. The display would culminate with a "dramatic installation at the pier's selfie signpost", Southend-on-Sea City Council said. Crafters of all skills were encouraged to get involved, with Dent hoping it would instil "a sense of civic pride". He added: "As well as being a poignant tribute, I expect the display will give a welcome boost to tourism and visitor numbers on the pier during the quieter off-peak season." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Much-loved biker event makes comeback Rundown playgrounds will be spruced up with £1m Seafront celebrates first City Day festival Southend-on-Sea City Council
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3 days ago
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Southend Pier to be lined with poppies for Remembrance Day
Thousands of knitted poppies are expected to turn a city's famous pier into a striking remembrance display will run the entire 1.33-mile (2.14km) length of Southend Pier in Essex from 5-16 have been invited to donate their creations by the end of city councillor Matt Dent said it would be a "truly memorable" commemoration. The display would culminate with a "dramatic installation at the pier's selfie signpost", Southend-on-Sea City Council of all skills were encouraged to get involved, with Dent hoping it would instil "a sense of civic pride".He added: "As well as being a poignant tribute, I expect the display will give a welcome boost to tourism and visitor numbers on the pier during the quieter off-peak season." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
