National Gun Violence Memorial

04/28/2026

https://gunmemorial.org/2023/11/22/oscar-santiago-drew?fbclid=IwY2xjawRd-tNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTaGtJb1NXaHVLR1c5THZPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEe1oIiTXCsBU2nQ2HOMMJH8ajaRLpLhJOCaQrdVk4qqABPILBTx3Klx84cN1Q_aem_3CtNFR11dNbqF3BkxakuwQ

Lost to gun violence on November 22, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Oscar.

12/27/2025

https://gunmemorial.org/2022/12/26/kymron-rashard-davis

Lost to gun violence on December 26, 2022 in Lufkin, Texas. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Kymron.

07/04/2025

McKenzie Renee Rideau

https://gunmemorial.org/2025/05/20/mckenzie-rideau

McKenzie, as she was known to many, tator to some, boots to others, was born to Heather Taylor (Clemission Johnson Sr.) and Michael Rideau in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on July 8, 2008, where she was raised.

McKenzie attended Lake Charles College Prep, where she played volleyball and was a flag girl. She was about to enter her senior year, and that’s all she could talk about. She was to graduate in the spring of 2026.

Mckenzie enjoyed talking, singing, playing volleyball, cooking (where she was vegan), listening to music (Tupac, Rod Wave & Chris Brown), and having fun with her friends. She had a big imagination where she planned to travel, be famous, and live in McKenzie’s world, just wanting to be free. McKenzie was a sweet and outspoken person. What she gave is what you got. She never held her tongue for anything or anyone, but was also very respectful.

She always made sure she looked the part, whether it was the edges, lashes, hair, or anything. As she would say, slayed. McKenzie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Rev Lee Wilson. She was a member of Riverside Baptist church under the leadership of pastor Lee Wilson, where she was known for her singing (Beautiful Day). She was preceded in death by her little brother, Prince Johnson, and Grandmother Lana Fulwood.

Remaining to cherish her memories are her 5 Grandparents, Peggy Williams, Gregory Taylor Sr., Joe & Mary Rideau, and Earl Fulwood. Her 4 sisters, Reaghan, Emani, Alora and Princess. Her 5 brothers King, Clemission Jr, Saint, Kamrren, and Jaylin. One niece, Kylie. Her 5 aunties Janell, Dora (JJ), Zelphia (Troy), Toya, and Ann. Her 4 uncles Joe Jr, Gregory Jr (Sharonda), Ankoma, and Zakiyy. Her Godparents Terry Wilson Sr & Kayla Head. Her cousins Anya, A’myrah, Amani, Jordan, Amari, Jamari, Chance, Emeri, Kamille, and Kamryn with a host of many other cousins and many many friends.

McKenzie lost her life through senseless gun violence on May 20, 2025. She was only 16

Psalms 23:1 “The lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

McKenzie, as she was known to many, tator to some, boots to others, was born to Heather Taylor (Clemission Johnson Sr.) and Michael Rideau in Lake Charles, Louisiana on July 8, 2008, where she was raised. McKenzie attended Lake Charles College Prep, where she played volleyball and was a flag girl. She was about to enter her senior year, and that’s all she could talk about. She was to graduate in the spring of 2026. Mckenzie enjoyed talking, singing, playing volleyball, cooking (where she was vegan), listening to music (Tupac, Rod Wave & Chris Brown), and having fun with her friends. She had a big imagination where she planned to travel, be famous, and live in McKenzie’s world, just wanting to be free. McKenzie was a sweet and outspoken person. What she gave is what you got. She never held her tongue for anything or anyone, but was also very respectful. She always made sure she looked the part, if it was the edges, lashes, hair, or anything. As she would say, slayed. McKenzie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Rev Lee Wilson. She was a member of Riverside Baptist church under the leadership of pastor Lee Wilson, where she was known for her singing (Beautiful Day). She was preceded in death by her little brother, Prince Johnson, and Grandmother Lana Fulwood. Remaining to cherish her memories are her 5 Grandparents, Peggy Williams, Gregory Taylor Sr., Joe & Mary Rideau, and Earl Fulwood. Her 4 sisters, Reaghan, Emani, Alora and Princess. Her 5 brothers King, Clemission Jr, Saint, Kamrren, and Jaylin. One niece, Kylie. Her 5 aunties Janell, Dora (JJ), Zelphia (Troy), Toya, and Ann. Her 4 uncles Joe Jr, Gregory Jr (Sharonda), Ankoma, and Zakiyy. Her Godparents Terry Wilson Sr & Kayla Head. Her cousins Anya, A’myrah, Amani, Jordan, Amari, Jamari, Chance, Emeri, Kamille, and Kamryn with a host of many other cousins and many many friends.McKenzie lost her life through senseless gun violence on May 20, 2025 she was only 16Psalms 23:1 “The lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
McKenzie, as she was known to many, tator to some, boots to others was born to Heather Taylor (Clemission Johnson Sr.) and Michael Rideau in Lake Charles, Louisiana on July 8, 2008, where she was raised. McKenzie attended Lake Charles College Prep, where she played volleyball and was a flag girl. She was about to enter her senior year, and that’s all she could talk about. She was to graduate in the spring of 2026. Mckenzie enjoyed talking, singing, playing volleyball, cooking (where she was vegan), listening to music (Tupac, Rod Wave & Chris Brown), and having fun with her friends. She had a big imagination where she planned to travel, be famous, and live in McKenzie’s world, just wanting to be free. McKenzie was a sweet and outspoken person. What she gave is what you got. She never held her tongue for anything or anyone, but was also very respectful. She always made sure she looked the part, if it was the edges, lashes, hair, or anything. As she would say, slayed. McKenzie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Rev Lee Wilson. She was a member of Riverside Baptist church under the leadership of pastor Lee Wilson, where she was known for her singing (Beautiful Day). She was preceded in death by her little brother, Prince Johnson, and Grandmother Lana Fulwood. Remaining to cherish her memories are her 5 Grandparents, Peggy Williams, Gregory Taylor Sr., Joe & Mary Rideau, and Earl Fulwood. Her 4 sisters, Reaghan, Emani, Alora and Princess. Her 5 brothers King, Clemission Jr, Saint, Kamrren, and Jaylin. One niece, Kylie. Her 5 aunties Janell, Dora (JJ), Zelphia (Troy), Toya, and Ann. Her 4 uncles Joe Jr, Gregory Jr (Sharonda), Ankoma, and Zakiyy. Her Godparents Terry Wilson Sr & Kayla Head. Her cousins Anya, A’myrah, Amani, Jordan, Amari, Jamari, Chance, Emeri, Kamille, and Kamryn with a host of many other cousins and many many friends.McKenzie lost her life through senseless gun violence on May 20, 2025 she was only 16Psalms 23:1 “The lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

07/03/2025

Derambez Morgan
https://gunmemorial.org/2020/11/20/derambez-deante-morgan

My name is Melice Morgan Jones. I am the Mother of Derambez Morgan, my firstborn and only son, who was only 26 years old when he was murdered by a senseless act of Gun Violence. On November 20, 2020, at work, by a co-worker in Iman, SC; for NO reason at all. My son never knew when he left home on the morning of November 20, 2020, that he would not return to his family and home again in his physical body. ❤️❤️

My son Derambez Morgan did not survive the Gun Violence and died that night at the Spartanburg Memorial Hospital. This Senseless act of Gun Violence has brought me, his mother, his family & friends so much Heartbreak, Debilitating Pain, & Emptiness. Over the last almost 5 years of our lives. It will never get better, I will never get over someone Murdering my only son, Derambez Tey Morgan, at only 26. This Murder of my firstborn and only son, Derambez Tey Morgan, Will Never Sit Well With Me, aka Ma Dukes!! ❤️💔😭🙏🏾🕊

Derambez Morgan was a 26-year-old black male with Big Dreams, Goals, and Aspirations in his life. As a young boy, Derambez loved sports, started playing Tee Ball at 4 years old for Simpsonville Recreation. Derambez started playing basketball for UpWard at 5 years old and played until high school and even some AAU travel Basketball after high school. Derambez played Football at 8 years old and later played for Hillcrest High School in his Freshman year. He graduated from Hillcrest High School in 2013, attended South Carolina State University in 2013 and Greenville Technical College for Business Management Degree. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Derambez was aspiring to have a Successful Career in the Real Estate Management Industry. Derambez Morgan was currently working towards going back to college to get his Business Management Degree and Real Estate Development Management License in the upcoming year. Derambez was working with local business owners with the skills and knowledge to train and educate him on the business logistics of Real Estate Management. Therefore, when Derambez started in the Real Estate industry, he had some good information to make a good start in his career. Derambez Morgan was registering to attend Real Estate Seminars that would teach the techniques & knowledge to learn, apply, and execute his career Goals and Aspirations. However, on November 20, 2020, at 5:30pm. Derambez Morgan's life was cut short forever when he was Murdered at work by a co-worker. 💔💔💔

Derambez Morgan had a Beautiful Smile that could change the atmosphere in any room and light someone's day. Derambez has a unique laughter that would have you in tears, because the joy displayed in the laughter could warm your heart. My son, Derambez Morgan was a Realist; he always wanted to see things as they were. He was a loyal young man to anyone he knew or worked with. Derambez was striving for Success in life and had a Big Heart that loved everyone and always believed in giving everyone a fair chance. Derambez was a Motivator and had a Love for Affirmations he always said, "People should speak in the atmosphere what you want to happen in your life. Derambez Morgan believed you could be anything in life you wanted to be with hard work, dedication & persistence. 💯💯💯

Derambez Morgan's life motto: Your words and thoughts can control your Life!!! 💞💞💞

The Senseless Gun Violence Death of my only son, Derambez Morgan, who his Mother & Family love and always will Dearly Love, Derambez Morgan. November 20, 2020 is forever etched in his Ma Dukes aka Melice Morgan Jones mind, heart and spirit. My Love, Life, Everything, and one of the Bright Lights in my life, extinguished; My Son was gone Just Like That!!!

My Life, and my son's Life, Future, Career, Family, Goals, Dreams, and Aspirations gone just like that. Derambez Morgan came from a Good home, Upbringing, and Great parents, Mother, Melice Morgan Jones. Whom he loved with his entire heart & life and looked up to for Guidance, Wisdom, Motivation, and Protection. A Good Father & Stepfather. A Beautiful Younger Sister, Taylor who he adored, loved with everything and protected her always. Derambez Morgan's Grandmother Alice, whom he loved like a Mother. 💝💝💝

On January 11, 2023, the 3 day trial for my son Derambez Morgan's 1st degree murder case took place in Spartanburg, South Carolina. With an Amazing Legal Team. The Trial was done with Excellence, Professionalism, and a Purpose for Justice for Derambez Morgan on January 11, 2023. My family & I received legal justice for the Senseless Gun Violence death of my son Derambez Tey Morgan. The Murderer received life in prison for the rest of his natural life without parole. ⚖️⚖️⚖️

However, it did not bring my son Derambez Morgan’s, life back to his family and friends. God will get the Final Justice. This Life cannot erase your memory, family, existence, purpose, destiny in the life of My son Derambez Tey Morgan. Son, you will live your life and voice through your Mother, Melice Morgan Jones & The Derambez Morgan Foundation, now and for the rest of my life and yours my son Derambez Morgan.

The Derambez Morgan Foundation, " Guardian Angels For Gun Violence" was created in March of 2022 by Melice Morgan Jones as Founder and Mother. In honor of my son, Derambez Morgan and all Gun Violence victims across the globe. With a Mission to Educate, Get To The Root Cause, Prevent, Improve the Gun Violence Deaths, plaquing our Nation today. Through Our, Let's Talk Gun Violence Seminars in July, Dress For Success Career and Education Gala Event in February and Homeless Initiative for People in Need in December. 🕊🕊🕊

Derambez "Tey" Morgan, We Will Always Say Your Name, Share Your Memories, Life & Legacy. I Miss You so much my son and that will Never change. I Love You For Eternity, Your Ma Dukes Forever!!! ❤️🤍

Derambez Morgan Foundation
"Guardian Angels For Gun Violence"
Melice Morgan Jones- Founder and Mother
Thederambezmorganfoundation.com

07/02/2025

Nick Rodriguez

https://gunmemorial.org/admin/victim_edit.jsp?id=284937

Born in Ukiah, California on December 28th 2001
Living in Aurora Il

The son of Rachel Mitchell and Fabian Rodriguez may they both rest in peace

He was my world
Loved Music and wanted to start his own record label, Dreamer Records, shot and killed on Spencer St

07/01/2025

Samad Brailsford

https://gunmemorial.org/2017/10/28/samad-brailsford

$350,000 reward for Information on the murder of Samad Brailsford

Samad was a loving, caring well-respected, hard-working man.

Samad was a loving, caring, well-respected, hard-working man.e..
and was killed in Norfolk Va, at his children's mother's home.

He had 2 Children, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers, and worked as a maintenance man for Lawson Realty. He was well-known in the community, well-respected, and loved by many. Thank you

06/30/2025

Mariano "Moe"Salazar

https://gunmemorial.org/2024/06/30/mariano-moe-salazar

Mariano Salazar, affectionately known as "Moe" by his family and friends, was born on January 8, 2007. He grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and attended Ace Leadership High School, a public charter school, where he earned certificates in welding, electric, and woodshop. He was just a few credits shy of graduation when he was killed in a senseless drive-by shooting at an Albuquerque parking garage on June 30, 2024. Albuquerque police have arrested two teenagers in the case, one just last month. He was just 17. His mother recently accepted his high school diploma, awarded posthumously, on his behalf.

Moe was the second of seven brothers and sisters, ranging in age from 3 to 20. Maclovio, who is 20; Mackenzie, 17; Meadow, 14; Richard, 10; Bentley, 9; and his baby sister, Gigi, 3, who still looks for him to this day. And his puppy, Scarface 1 year old. They loved him, and he loved them, and each of them still misses him.

Moe was employed at Amadeo's Pizza and enjoyed fixing cars, among many other activities. He lived life to the fullest, his family says, pursuing music, sports, rapping, dancing, hunting, camping -- anything you can think of, they say. He enjoyed attending concerts with his family and loved fishing with family and friends. He especially enjoyed traveling for winter and summer vacations, to destinations in the Southwest such as El Paso, Las Vegas, Colorado, and Phoenix.

Moe was a great help to his grandmother, fixing anything and everything for her. He was her "Lil sidekick," the family says, and the loss of Mariano has left her devastated.

"He was just a respectful little boy," said his mother, Joyce Vargas, in a KOB4 interview. "He enjoyed smiling. If people were having a bad day or just sad, he would be the one trying to make jokes, make everybody happy, make everybody laugh."

His obituary says that "Mariano's mission was to make everyone smile and encourage them to be positive." He was "very outgoing, silly, and caring for those around him...although Mariano was with us for only a short time, his impact was huge, and he will be greatly missed."

06/29/2025

Jared Scroggins

https://gunmemorial.org/2017/03/05/jared-scroggins

Jared was born on Feb 8th, 1994, and he was our baby. He has a sister, Nikki, who is now 38, and a brother, Caleb, 37. Ours was a close-knit family, and still is. Jared also has a Niece, Peyton, 11, a Niece Kiera, 10, and has two nephews whom he never got to meet. The first was named after him. Jared Eugene. He is 2 and a 1-year-old nephew we call Jojo.

Jared was known for his vibrant personality and love for life. He loved driving anything with four wheels, ATV’s and his dirt bike. He loved to go fast and wasn’t afraid of anything. He also loved hunting and fishing and would spend a lot of time at the creek below our house catching trout.

He built trusses when he and the love of his life Kaelee, lived in Chattaroy. When they moved back to Cowiche, he worked in different warehouses cleaning.

He also had a dog named Jake, whom he dearly loved. Wherever you saw Jared, you would see Jake. He was a chocolate lab who was 17. He was put down 3 months before Jared passed.

Jared's pride and joy was his son, Gunnar, who is now 10. Gunner turned 2 years old the day after his father was murdered, and although he doesn’t remember his father, we talk about him all the time.

Jared had many, many friends, even ones I had never met. He was kind and would give anyone the shirt off his back if they needed it more. A few days before he was murdered, he said,” Mom, I need a new belt.” I ask him, “What happened to yours?". Jared said, “I gave it to a friend who needed one”.

His funeral was so large that there was standing room only, and people were still outside who couldn’t get in. It was amazing to see how many people loved Jared.

Jared was shot and killed in what appeared to be a random act of violence when he was only 23 and should now be 31.

06/28/2025

Dontavis Tye

https://gunmemorial.org/2024/11/24/dontavis-dion-tye

Dontavis was born on November 23rd, 1990, in Atlanta, Georgia, and he attended and graduated from Atlanta public schools. He had a large, extended family including his Mother, Nancy, and stepfather Maurice Campbell, three sisters, Cynethia, Grace, and Courtney, and one brother, Wayne. Nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and a host of friends.

To know him is to love him. He was a remarkable brother, an excellent uncle, and a loving son. He was tall, handsome, intelligent, a remarkable man, with the most beautiful smile to match. He had a passion for music and a fashion style of his own.

Dontavis lost his life to gun violence a day after his 34th birthday, November 24th, 2024. You are truly missed and will forever be loved.

06/27/2025

Alana Gamboa

https://gunmemorial.org/2023/07/04/alana-gamboa

Alana Gamboa, was from Riverside, California. But, at the age of 12, she moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her mom and 2 younger siblings

She was a free spirit who loved animals. She was always willing to go the extra mile to help an animal find its way back home. And she loved her own too; she had seven cats, a dog, and two guinea pigs.

And she loved helping the homeless.

Alana worked hard, and at only 19, she was an entrepreneur with two jobs. She even had her own business making semi-precious bracelets.

Alana was the best kid who never cussed in front of me, and always helped with her younger siblings. Alana loved her fast food, especially her stuffed crust pizza. Alana left behind so many beautiful memories. She was the light of our life! Her smile will forever live on in her family and friends. Alana will never be forgotten.

We lost Alana on the morning of July 4, 2023, at the age of 19 years old to teen gun violence in Albuquerque, New Mexico🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🥺🩵🥺🥺🥺