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Community discusses plans for permanent memorial for Oregon District Shooting victims

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By WHIO Staff DAYTON — A newly-formed 8/4 Memorial Committee is working to create a permanent tribute to honor the Oregon District Shooting victims. On Aug. 4, 2019, a gunman opened fire East Fifth Street in the Oregon District. In the 32 seconds before police killed him, the gunman shot dozens of people, killing nine. … Read more Community discusses plans for permanent memorial for Oregon District Shooting victims

2 years after tragedy, community discusses Oregon District memorial

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By Cornelius Frolik Healing, celebration of life and a space for reflection are a few of the ideas people have come up with for a permanent memorial for the Oregon District mass shooting. Some people impacted by the tragedy have filled out surveys to share their thoughts about a memorial, and a small group of … Read more 2 years after tragedy, community discusses Oregon District memorial

Dion to Speak at A Night for Life

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The annual fundraising gala for the Whitney/Strong Organization, founded by Whitney Austin, will be featuring Dion among other survivors to reflect on their experiences being a survivor of a mass shooting.  Along with the four speakers, there will be collaborators from the community to share their art, to visually tell a story about the journey … Read more Dion to Speak at A Night for Life

Dion Green Speaks at Dayton Intl. Peace Museum

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As part of the Dayton International Peace Museum’s Building Peace campaign, Dion Green will be featured to speak about gun violence, as well as how survivors can cope with trauma after it has been inflicted on them on August 14th at 12:00pm. His inspiring message of hope when there seems to be none will resonate … Read more Dion Green Speaks at Dayton Intl. Peace Museum

Loss and Trauma with Dion Green: A Personal Story

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His father died in his arms during the Oregon District mass shooting The Trauma Impact Listen to “Loss and Trauma with Dion Green: A Personal Story” on Spreaker. This incredibly vulnerable, raw, and heartbreaking conversation with Dion Green. Dion is a bereaved victim/survivor of the Dayton Ohio mass shooting from August 2019 where nine people … Read more Loss and Trauma with Dion Green: A Personal Story

Dayton Community Honors Mass Shooting Victims

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Dayton Community Honors Mass Shooting Victims BY CAMRI NELSON DAYTON PUBLISHED 2:00 PM ET AUG. 05, 2020 DAYTON, Ohio — Tuesday marked the one year anniversary of the mass shooting in Dayton’s Oregon District. It was a day filled with raw emotion, sadness, and grief.  “It’s not about politics, it’s not about people being angry,” said Dion … Read more Dayton Community Honors Mass Shooting Victims

A Year Later: Dayton remembers victims of Oregon District mass shooting

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A Year Later: Dayton remembers victims of Oregon District mass shooting By: Dan Griffin Updated: 11:16 PM EDT Aug 4, 2020 DAYTON, Ohio — A year later, the pain is still fresh from the mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio’s, Oregon District. Nine people were killed and more hurt on Aug. 4, 2019. People honored the … Read more A Year Later: Dayton remembers victims of Oregon District mass shooting

Dayton shooting survivor to return to Fifth Street on one-year anniversary

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Dayton shooting survivor to return to Fifth Street on one-year anniversary By: Evan Millward Saturday, August 4th 2020 DAYTON, Ohio — Dion Green will always remember Aug. 4, 2019. It was the last time he saw his father. Green held him in his arms as he lay bleeding on Fifth Street that night. Green’s father, … Read more Dayton shooting survivor to return to Fifth Street on one-year anniversary