Vegas Strong

Good morning.
I've just returned from my morning walk. It's a cool 61 out this morning going up to the mid 80's. The strip shooting has dominated the news here since it happened Sunday night. The communities response has been enormous! Immediately after the shooting when the hotels near the event were locked down and people were sent over to the UNLV Thomas Mack Arena, People started showing up with water and food. After the hotels were reopened people came and took what was left to the various blood drives that were set up around the city. People waited in line 6-8 hours to donate blood. They received more blood than they could use and are now asking people to make appointments for future need. While people waited to donate, other people came and gave them water, snacks, and pizza. All the hotels are offering free rooms for victims and their families. Airlines are offering free flights for families. Nearly 8.5 million has been raised so far on their GoFundMe site.

 And all up and down the strip, this was on signs and marquees.
 Vegas Strong

 As with other horrific mass murders, the people of Vegas will not let the actions of one individual define their city. I'm proud to call Vegas my home.