It is these experiences that led her to become a Moms Demand Action volunteer. “If anyone cares about positively impacting their communities and the future, Moms is a fantastic way to effect change.”
Today, we continue Melissa’s legacy of working towards peace and safety for all of us. In honor of Melissa and Mark, we fight to end gun violence and ensure that no one else will be forced to experience their loved ones’ pain.
A 25-year-old is accused of shooting and killing his mother, father, brother, and brother’s girlfriend with a semi-automatic rifle.
An entire family taken in an instant by an abuser with a gun:
Holly Marie Kimball, 53
Sterling Ray Pierce, 58
Tanner Ray Pierce, 22
Nevaeh May Jaslynn Finch, 21
Darnell Jones, a 15-year old rising junior in high school, was shot and killed in Los Cerritos, California on Saturday. His father — who is now forced to live life without his son — is trying to stay strong and positive for his family. No family should be forced to endure this heartbreak.
One year ago today, a shooter targeting Minnesota Democratic lawmakers assassinated Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman in her home in Brooklyn Park. The assassin also shot and killed her husband, Mark, and the family’s beloved dog, Gilbert.
No other country forces its people to live and die like this. We shouldn't have to, either.
Melissa was a dedicated lawmaker, mother, and community member who made gun violence prevention a top priority from her first day at the Capitol. For years, she worked alongside our Minnesota volunteers and Students Demand Action leaders to protect Minnesotans from gun violence.
Daisy, a Virginia Moms Demand Action volunteer and identifies as a gun violence survivor several times over. Born and raised in Colombia, she has seen the impact that trafficked guns from the United States have had on her home country.
Another day, another mass shooting in America — this time in Midland, Texas. This is at least the second time in modern US history this community has suffered a horrific act of mass gun violence. Our hearts are with the victims, survivors, and all impacted.
