Community discusses plans for permanent memorial for Oregon District Shooting victims

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

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

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

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

Hurdles to Healing: Fixing Victim Compensation Funds

Hurdles to Healing: Fixing Victim Compensation Funds Published: April 22, 2021 Introduction On August 4, 2019, a father died in his adult son’s arms during the mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio that also claimed nine other lives. Dion Green was Derrick Fudge’s only child. The months following his father’s death were “draining—mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and … Read more Hurdles to Healing: Fixing Victim Compensation Funds

Loss and Trauma with Dion Green: A Personal Story

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

Huber Heights pastor, son of Oregon District shooting victim collect donations for hurricane victims

Huber Heights pastor, son of Oregon District shooting victim collect donations for hurricane victims By: Jenna Lawson Updated: September 21, 2020 – 9:57 PM SPRINGFIELD — The devastation caused by Hurricane Laura is personal for Aldersgate United Methodist Church Lead Pastor Rick Nance and Dion Green, survivor of the Memorial Day tornadoes and the Oregon District mass … Read more Huber Heights pastor, son of Oregon District shooting victim collect donations for hurricane victims

Dayton Community Honors Mass Shooting Victims

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