News Summary
Las Vegas is working towards funding the Forever One Memorial to honor victims of the 2017 mass shooting. With $4 million raised towards a $40 million goal, the memorial aims to foster healing in the community. Donations are crucial, and a national campaign to attract private contributors is being launched. The memorial will include significant features like a tower of light and a wall of remembrance, with hopes to complete it by 2027, marking the tenth anniversary of the tragedy.
Las Vegas is actively working to fund the Forever One Memorial, dedicated to honoring the victims of the mass shooting that took place on October 1, 2017. Currently, organizers have raised approximately $4 million towards the $40 million goal, which is about 10% of the total needed for the project. The construction of the memorial is expected to commence in mid-2026, with a target completion date set for the tenth anniversary of the shooting in 2027.
Despite the support from the Las Vegas community, additional donations and sponsorships are crucial to bridging the significant funding gap. During a recent sunrise ceremony that commemorated the victims, local law enforcement representatives emphasized the memorial’s role as a gathering place for both remembrance and healing. Among the notable contributions towards the memorial are a $1 million donation from the Las Vegas Golden Knights and another $1 million from Clark County. These donations were made public on the eighth anniversary of the tragic event.
Attempts to secure state funding for the memorial through legislative means have not been successful. In light of this, organizers are set to launch a national campaign aimed at attracting private donors and organizations willing to contribute. Additionally, the community has the opportunity to participate in the memorial project by purchasing personal pavers, priced at $500 and $1,000. These pavers will serve to commemorate the victims and foster ongoing engagement and revenue for the initiative.
Memorial Design and Features
The Forever One Memorial is designed to include several significant features, such as a 58-foot tower of light that symbolizes hope, 58 candles representing each victim, a reflection area and an infinity path, along with a wall of remembrance for personal inscriptions. The memorial will be physically located at the site of the original shooting, with land allocated by MGM Resorts International.
Initially, the budget for the memorial was set at $70 million, but expert feedback and cost engineering have reduced this estimate to $40 million. Fundraising efforts will persist, including seeking state and federal grant applications to help meet financial requirements.
Importance to Community Healing
The Forever One Memorial is envisioned as a living space for survivors, victims’ families, and the broader Las Vegas community. A national commemorative paver campaign, referred to as the Path of Remembrance, has been officially launched as part of these fundraising efforts. Organizers remain steadfast in their commitment to complete the memorial by the significant tenth anniversary in 2027.
Clark County has taken on the responsibility of covering administrative costs for the memorial. However, this arrangement has sparked concerns regarding the ongoing fundraising efforts necessary to fully realize the ambitious project. Various survivors and community members have voiced the memorial’s importance as a tribute to those lost and a crucial step towards healing from the tragedy experienced on that fateful day.
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Additional Resources
- Fox5 Vegas: Forever One Memorial Plans
- Wikipedia: 2017 Las Vegas Shooting
- Coyote Country: Las Vegas Shooting Memorial Funds
- Google Search: Las Vegas Shooting Memorial
- News 3 LV: Golden Knights Donation
- Google Scholar: Forever One Memorial Las Vegas
- Las Vegas Sun: Memorial on Track for 10th Anniversary
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Las Vegas Memorial
- KTNV: 1 October Memorial Update
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