\n The History Behind Forever One <\/h1>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n \n \n Harmonies of Healing<\/span> <\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n \n Music is humanity\u2019s soul. In a world full of noise, it heals, connects and inspires\u2014breaking barriers and allowing us to not only hear, but truly listen. Music holds us when we cannot hold ourselves.<\/strong><\/p>\nLas Vegas has long been a place where music brings people together. With its world class entertainment, people come from every corner of the planet to feel the pulse of Vegas\u2019 legendary energy and connect through the universal language of song.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Show more<\/span> less<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dev.foreveronememorial.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/learn-1-800x493.jpg\")
<\/picture> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n On the final night of the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on 1 October 2017, 22,000 people gathered at festival grounds on the Strip to celebrate the joy of music together. Despite an attempt to shatter the unbreakable and unifying power of music, the survivors who remain still bond through their shared love of song. As the community continues its journey toward healing, music remains a guiding light, a source of harmony among chaos.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Show more<\/span> less<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dev.foreveronememorial.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/learn-2-800x566.jpg\")
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\r\n10\/01\/17<\/h2>\n \n 850 people were injured and 58 lives were taken on 1 October 2017. Beyond the 58 who lost their lives on the evening of 1 October, in the months and years since, two lost their lives as a result of injuries suffered that night, and others have since passed from physical and psychological wounds. We honor all those impacted by the tragedy who will Forever carry scars and loss. The following is a condensed timeline of events on that tragic night. <\/div>\n \n \n 9:40pm<\/div>\n Jason Aldean steps onto the Route 91 stage as the three-day festival\u2019s final act.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n 10:05pm<\/div>\n The shooter opens fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino onto the 22,000 concert goers gathered on the festival grounds across the street.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n 10:12pm<\/div>\n Police officers arrive on Mandalay Bay\u2019s 31st floor, closing in on the shooter\u2019s location.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n 10:15pm<\/div>\n The shooter fires his last shots out of the window.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n 10:17pm- 10:26pm<\/div>\n Officers arrive on the 32nd floor, systematically clearing each room and the hallway before waiting for backup.\r\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n 11:20pm<\/div>\n SWAT officers breach the shooter\u2019s room, finding him down from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officers breach a second door leading into the suite before declaring the scene safe.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Timeline adapted from the LVMPD After Action Review. Click here for more details<\/a> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n In the aftermath of the tragedy, Las Vegas showed the world its heart and soul, unifying under the banner of Vegas Strong. Together, we became safer, more compassionate, and more just.<\/strong><\/p>\nA Resiliency & Justice Center was born to serve the victims\u2019 families and survivors, and now serves as a permanent beacon and resource for all victims of violent crime. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department adopted nearly all 93 recommendations outlined in its 1 October After-Action Review and now has best practices and technologies making us safer, more secure, and better prepared. And now, the Forever One Memorial will be an enduring place for healing and to always remember those we lost and the wounds survivors still carry.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
\n The world rallied together, offering support, comfort, and strength to those who needed it most. From small acts of kindness to generous contributions, people everywhere stepped up and gave what they could. The hashtag #VegasStrong swept across social media, and community-made memorials sprung up throughout the area, showing a longing for a tangible place of remembrance. Hurt echoed throughout our community, but ripples of goodness lifted us back up in those moments of darkness. What emerged from tragedy was an ecosystem of healing that extends far beyond Las Vegas, crossing boundaries, bridging communities, and inspiring acts of compassion all over the world.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\nThe Forever One Memorial will be the next step in our journey toward healing. It will stand as a beacon of resilience, a reminder of who we\u2019ve lost, and a place where future generations can understand the power of unity and love, even in the face of tragedy.<\/p>\n
The only way to go from this moment is forward, and we\u2019ll do it together, Forever One.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n \n Resources<\/span><\/h2>\n \n We understand that healing is a journey, and finding the right support is a crucial part of that process. Explore our Resource Center to connect with trusted organizations and services that offer the help you deserve. <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dev.foreveronememorial.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/126708_01_ResiliencyJusticeCenterLogo_2024-07-2-800x714.png\")
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\n <\/figure>\n \n The Resiliency and Justice Center <\/p>\n
The Resiliency & Justice Center was born out of the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center and is dedicated to serving survivors of violent crime across Nevada. Managed by Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, the Resiliency & Justice Center is staffed by knowledgeable and caring professionals to help people access resources for building strength and resiliency in the aftermath of tragedy.<\/div>\n \n Learn more<\/a>\n Visit the official website<\/a> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dev.foreveronememorial.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/City_of_Las_Vegas_logo-800x205.png\")
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\n <\/figure>\n \n Community Healing Garden <\/p>\n
The Las Vegas community came together to build a new community healing garden in response to the 1 October tragedy, when a lone gunman killed 58 people and injured 850 more who were attending the Route 91 Harvest Festival. The memorial garden is located at 1015 S. Casino Center Blvd. The garden features a wall of remembrance, a grove of tree shrubs, flowers, walkways of pavers and benches\u2013all to create something beautiful out of something horrific.<\/div>\n
\n Harmonies of Healing<\/span> <\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n \n Music is humanity\u2019s soul. In a world full of noise, it heals, connects and inspires\u2014breaking barriers and allowing us to not only hear, but truly listen. Music holds us when we cannot hold ourselves.<\/strong><\/p>\nLas Vegas has long been a place where music brings people together. With its world class entertainment, people come from every corner of the planet to feel the pulse of Vegas\u2019 legendary energy and connect through the universal language of song.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Show more<\/span> less<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/picture> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n On the final night of the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on 1 October 2017, 22,000 people gathered at festival grounds on the Strip to celebrate the joy of music together. Despite an attempt to shatter the unbreakable and unifying power of music, the survivors who remain still bond through their shared love of song. As the community continues its journey toward healing, music remains a guiding light, a source of harmony among chaos.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Show more<\/span> less<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/picture> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n \n Timeline of Events<\/span>
\r\n10\/01\/17<\/h2>\n \n 850 people were injured and 58 lives were taken on 1 October 2017. Beyond the 58 who lost their lives on the evening of 1 October, in the months and years since, two lost their lives as a result of injuries suffered that night, and others have since passed from physical and psychological wounds. We honor all those impacted by the tragedy who will Forever carry scars and loss. The following is a condensed timeline of events on that tragic night. <\/div>\n \n \n 9:40pm<\/div>\n Jason Aldean steps onto the Route 91 stage as the three-day festival\u2019s final act.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n 10:05pm<\/div>\n The shooter opens fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino onto the 22,000 concert goers gathered on the festival grounds across the street.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n 10:12pm<\/div>\n Police officers arrive on Mandalay Bay\u2019s 31st floor, closing in on the shooter\u2019s location.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n 10:15pm<\/div>\n The shooter fires his last shots out of the window.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n 10:17pm- 10:26pm<\/div>\n Officers arrive on the 32nd floor, systematically clearing each room and the hallway before waiting for backup.\r\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n 11:20pm<\/div>\n SWAT officers breach the shooter\u2019s room, finding him down from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officers breach a second door leading into the suite before declaring the scene safe.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Timeline adapted from the LVMPD After Action Review. Click here for more details<\/a> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n In the aftermath of the tragedy, Las Vegas showed the world its heart and soul, unifying under the banner of Vegas Strong. Together, we became safer, more compassionate, and more just.<\/strong><\/p>\nA Resiliency & Justice Center was born to serve the victims\u2019 families and survivors, and now serves as a permanent beacon and resource for all victims of violent crime. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department adopted nearly all 93 recommendations outlined in its 1 October After-Action Review and now has best practices and technologies making us safer, more secure, and better prepared. And now, the Forever One Memorial will be an enduring place for healing and to always remember those we lost and the wounds survivors still carry.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
\n The world rallied together, offering support, comfort, and strength to those who needed it most. From small acts of kindness to generous contributions, people everywhere stepped up and gave what they could. The hashtag #VegasStrong swept across social media, and community-made memorials sprung up throughout the area, showing a longing for a tangible place of remembrance. Hurt echoed throughout our community, but ripples of goodness lifted us back up in those moments of darkness. What emerged from tragedy was an ecosystem of healing that extends far beyond Las Vegas, crossing boundaries, bridging communities, and inspiring acts of compassion all over the world.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\nThe Forever One Memorial will be the next step in our journey toward healing. It will stand as a beacon of resilience, a reminder of who we\u2019ve lost, and a place where future generations can understand the power of unity and love, even in the face of tragedy.<\/p>\n
The only way to go from this moment is forward, and we\u2019ll do it together, Forever One.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n \n Resources<\/span><\/h2>\n \n We understand that healing is a journey, and finding the right support is a crucial part of that process. Explore our Resource Center to connect with trusted organizations and services that offer the help you deserve. <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/picture> \n <\/figure>\n \n The Resiliency and Justice Center <\/p>\n
The Resiliency & Justice Center was born out of the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center and is dedicated to serving survivors of violent crime across Nevada. Managed by Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, the Resiliency & Justice Center is staffed by knowledgeable and caring professionals to help people access resources for building strength and resiliency in the aftermath of tragedy.<\/div>\n \n Learn more<\/a>\n Visit the official website<\/a> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n <\/picture> \n <\/figure>\n \n Community Healing Garden <\/p>\n
The Las Vegas community came together to build a new community healing garden in response to the 1 October tragedy, when a lone gunman killed 58 people and injured 850 more who were attending the Route 91 Harvest Festival. The memorial garden is located at 1015 S. Casino Center Blvd. The garden features a wall of remembrance, a grove of tree shrubs, flowers, walkways of pavers and benches\u2013all to create something beautiful out of something horrific.<\/div>\n
Music is humanity\u2019s soul. In a world full of noise, it heals, connects and inspires\u2014breaking barriers and allowing us to not only hear, but truly listen. Music holds us when we cannot hold ourselves.<\/strong><\/p>\n Las Vegas has long been a place where music brings people together. With its world class entertainment, people come from every corner of the planet to feel the pulse of Vegas\u2019 legendary energy and connect through the universal language of song.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Show more<\/span> less<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n On the final night of the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on 1 October 2017, 22,000 people gathered at festival grounds on the Strip to celebrate the joy of music together. Despite an attempt to shatter the unbreakable and unifying power of music, the survivors who remain still bond through their shared love of song. As the community continues its journey toward healing, music remains a guiding light, a source of harmony among chaos.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Show more<\/span> less<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n In the aftermath of the tragedy, Las Vegas showed the world its heart and soul, unifying under the banner of Vegas Strong. Together, we became safer, more compassionate, and more just.<\/strong><\/p>\n A Resiliency & Justice Center was born to serve the victims\u2019 families and survivors, and now serves as a permanent beacon and resource for all victims of violent crime. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department adopted nearly all 93 recommendations outlined in its 1 October After-Action Review and now has best practices and technologies making us safer, more secure, and better prepared. And now, the Forever One Memorial will be an enduring place for healing and to always remember those we lost and the wounds survivors still carry.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n The world rallied together, offering support, comfort, and strength to those who needed it most. From small acts of kindness to generous contributions, people everywhere stepped up and gave what they could. The hashtag #VegasStrong swept across social media, and community-made memorials sprung up throughout the area, showing a longing for a tangible place of remembrance. Hurt echoed throughout our community, but ripples of goodness lifted us back up in those moments of darkness. What emerged from tragedy was an ecosystem of healing that extends far beyond Las Vegas, crossing boundaries, bridging communities, and inspiring acts of compassion all over the world.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n The Forever One Memorial will be the next step in our journey toward healing. It will stand as a beacon of resilience, a reminder of who we\u2019ve lost, and a place where future generations can understand the power of unity and love, even in the face of tragedy.<\/p>\n The only way to go from this moment is forward, and we\u2019ll do it together, Forever One.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n \n The Resiliency and Justice Center <\/p>\n \n Community Healing Garden <\/p>\n <\/picture> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/picture> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\nTimeline of Events<\/span>
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