The Birthday Fairy Project
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Every day is the birthday of a victim of American gun violence.
Help us honor lives and raise awareness by following and sharing.
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Help us honor lives and raise awareness by following and sharing.
We are 100% volunteer & zero budget.
thebirthdayfairyproject.org
thebirthdayfairyproject@outlook.com
Xiujuan Yu should be 60 today.
She was hardworking, diligent, and loving.
11 people, including Xiujuan Yu, were killed at a 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California.
#HonorWithAction
She was hardworking, diligent, and loving.
11 people, including Xiujuan Yu, were killed at a 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California.
#HonorWithAction
December 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Xiujuan Yu should be 60 today.
She was hardworking, diligent, and loving.
11 people, including Xiujuan Yu, were killed at a 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California.
#HonorWithAction
She was hardworking, diligent, and loving.
11 people, including Xiujuan Yu, were killed at a 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California.
#HonorWithAction
Today, December 1st, is the birthday of Layla Ramos. Kind, soft-hearted, and loving, Layla had a special gift to make others feel special with a sweet smile or a quiet hug. She was smart, beautiful, and was “the little princess” in her family. Layla died in an accidental shooting.
December 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Today, December 1st, is the birthday of Layla Ramos. Kind, soft-hearted, and loving, Layla had a special gift to make others feel special with a sweet smile or a quiet hug. She was smart, beautiful, and was “the little princess” in her family. Layla died in an accidental shooting.
Today, Nov 30, is the birthday of Tiffany Britt. She died at 43 in a 2024 domestic dispute in Aiken, SC.
Tiffany “lived life out loud” per family. She loved hard & gave her all when it came to those she loved. The 2 true loves of her life were her mom and her furbaby, Shelby.
Tiffany “lived life out loud” per family. She loved hard & gave her all when it came to those she loved. The 2 true loves of her life were her mom and her furbaby, Shelby.
December 1, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Today, Nov 30, is the birthday of Tiffany Britt. She died at 43 in a 2024 domestic dispute in Aiken, SC.
Tiffany “lived life out loud” per family. She loved hard & gave her all when it came to those she loved. The 2 true loves of her life were her mom and her furbaby, Shelby.
Tiffany “lived life out loud” per family. She loved hard & gave her all when it came to those she loved. The 2 true loves of her life were her mom and her furbaby, Shelby.
Cindy would be 57 today.
We lost a hugger, a giver, a thrifter, a gardener, an animal lover, a caregiver, and a wonderful wife and mom.
Cindy, the local police chief, and an abuse victim were all killed in an act of domestic violence at a local nursing home.
#HonorWithAction
#DisarmDomesticViolence
We lost a hugger, a giver, a thrifter, a gardener, an animal lover, a caregiver, and a wonderful wife and mom.
Cindy, the local police chief, and an abuse victim were all killed in an act of domestic violence at a local nursing home.
#HonorWithAction
#DisarmDomesticViolence
November 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Cindy would be 57 today.
We lost a hugger, a giver, a thrifter, a gardener, an animal lover, a caregiver, and a wonderful wife and mom.
Cindy, the local police chief, and an abuse victim were all killed in an act of domestic violence at a local nursing home.
#HonorWithAction
#DisarmDomesticViolence
We lost a hugger, a giver, a thrifter, a gardener, an animal lover, a caregiver, and a wonderful wife and mom.
Cindy, the local police chief, and an abuse victim were all killed in an act of domestic violence at a local nursing home.
#HonorWithAction
#DisarmDomesticViolence
Today, Nov 30, is the birthday of Mark Hortman. He died at 58, murdered in his home in a 2025 politically motivated attack in Brooklyn Park, MN.
Kind & respectful, Mark was a wonderful dad to two young adult children. He was a proud and enthusiastic supporter of his wife’s career in state politics.
Kind & respectful, Mark was a wonderful dad to two young adult children. He was a proud and enthusiastic supporter of his wife’s career in state politics.
November 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Today, Nov 30, is the birthday of Mark Hortman. He died at 58, murdered in his home in a 2025 politically motivated attack in Brooklyn Park, MN.
Kind & respectful, Mark was a wonderful dad to two young adult children. He was a proud and enthusiastic supporter of his wife’s career in state politics.
Kind & respectful, Mark was a wonderful dad to two young adult children. He was a proud and enthusiastic supporter of his wife’s career in state politics.
Guillermo "Memo" Garcia would be 42 today.
His wife called him "a 6'3" gentle giant with a heart of gold."
Memo was 1 of 23 people killed (22 more injured) by gunfire at the El Paso Walmart
The 21-y-o shooter was another young man fascinated with guns and racial hatred.
#DisarmHatep
His wife called him "a 6'3" gentle giant with a heart of gold."
Memo was 1 of 23 people killed (22 more injured) by gunfire at the El Paso Walmart
The 21-y-o shooter was another young man fascinated with guns and racial hatred.
#DisarmHatep
November 30, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Guillermo "Memo" Garcia would be 42 today.
His wife called him "a 6'3" gentle giant with a heart of gold."
Memo was 1 of 23 people killed (22 more injured) by gunfire at the El Paso Walmart
The 21-y-o shooter was another young man fascinated with guns and racial hatred.
#DisarmHatep
His wife called him "a 6'3" gentle giant with a heart of gold."
Memo was 1 of 23 people killed (22 more injured) by gunfire at the El Paso Walmart
The 21-y-o shooter was another young man fascinated with guns and racial hatred.
#DisarmHatep
Annabell should be 14 today.
An animal lover who aspired to be a vet, she also loved dancing, TikTok, and blue butterflies.
She would be here but for an 18-year-old shooter who was allowed to buy 2 AR 15 rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammo.
#honorwithaction and demand #sensiblegunlaws
An animal lover who aspired to be a vet, she also loved dancing, TikTok, and blue butterflies.
She would be here but for an 18-year-old shooter who was allowed to buy 2 AR 15 rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammo.
#honorwithaction and demand #sensiblegunlaws
November 30, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Annabell should be 14 today.
An animal lover who aspired to be a vet, she also loved dancing, TikTok, and blue butterflies.
She would be here but for an 18-year-old shooter who was allowed to buy 2 AR 15 rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammo.
#honorwithaction and demand #sensiblegunlaws
An animal lover who aspired to be a vet, she also loved dancing, TikTok, and blue butterflies.
She would be here but for an 18-year-old shooter who was allowed to buy 2 AR 15 rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammo.
#honorwithaction and demand #sensiblegunlaws
Today is the birthday of Ronald Kawamae.
He was killed at 54 in the 1999 Xerox workplace shooting.
A golfer, karaoke king, and dedicated 30-year employee, Ronald was unexpectedly taken from his family.
#redflaglaws and #sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
He was killed at 54 in the 1999 Xerox workplace shooting.
A golfer, karaoke king, and dedicated 30-year employee, Ronald was unexpectedly taken from his family.
#redflaglaws and #sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
November 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Today is the birthday of Ronald Kawamae.
He was killed at 54 in the 1999 Xerox workplace shooting.
A golfer, karaoke king, and dedicated 30-year employee, Ronald was unexpectedly taken from his family.
#redflaglaws and #sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
He was killed at 54 in the 1999 Xerox workplace shooting.
A golfer, karaoke king, and dedicated 30-year employee, Ronald was unexpectedly taken from his family.
#redflaglaws and #sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
Melissa would be 35 today.
The daughter of immigrants, she loved life…country music, Philadelphia Eagles football, & her big, affectionate family.
Her death is a tragedy, but she was 1 of 60 killed by gunshot injuries sustained at Route 91 in Las Vegas.
#sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
The daughter of immigrants, she loved life…country music, Philadelphia Eagles football, & her big, affectionate family.
Her death is a tragedy, but she was 1 of 60 killed by gunshot injuries sustained at Route 91 in Las Vegas.
#sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
November 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Melissa would be 35 today.
The daughter of immigrants, she loved life…country music, Philadelphia Eagles football, & her big, affectionate family.
Her death is a tragedy, but she was 1 of 60 killed by gunshot injuries sustained at Route 91 in Las Vegas.
#sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
The daughter of immigrants, she loved life…country music, Philadelphia Eagles football, & her big, affectionate family.
Her death is a tragedy, but she was 1 of 60 killed by gunshot injuries sustained at Route 91 in Las Vegas.
#sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
James would be 43 today.
His love for family was boundless.
A beloved employee, he was killed on the job and taken from his 3 children.
#redflaglaws would have made a difference
Demand #sensiblegunlaws
His love for family was boundless.
A beloved employee, he was killed on the job and taken from his 3 children.
#redflaglaws would have made a difference
Demand #sensiblegunlaws
November 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
James would be 43 today.
His love for family was boundless.
A beloved employee, he was killed on the job and taken from his 3 children.
#redflaglaws would have made a difference
Demand #sensiblegunlaws
His love for family was boundless.
A beloved employee, he was killed on the job and taken from his 3 children.
#redflaglaws would have made a difference
Demand #sensiblegunlaws
Sofia would be 11 today.
A sassy ray of sunshine who loved yellow, she enjoyed school, swimming, & cheer.
Sofia & her 11-year-old sister were taken from their parents in the 2023 Allen Mall attack by another young man fascinated with guns and white supremacy.
#HonorWithAction
Demand #sensiblegunlaws
A sassy ray of sunshine who loved yellow, she enjoyed school, swimming, & cheer.
Sofia & her 11-year-old sister were taken from their parents in the 2023 Allen Mall attack by another young man fascinated with guns and white supremacy.
#HonorWithAction
Demand #sensiblegunlaws
November 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Sofia would be 11 today.
A sassy ray of sunshine who loved yellow, she enjoyed school, swimming, & cheer.
Sofia & her 11-year-old sister were taken from their parents in the 2023 Allen Mall attack by another young man fascinated with guns and white supremacy.
#HonorWithAction
Demand #sensiblegunlaws
A sassy ray of sunshine who loved yellow, she enjoyed school, swimming, & cheer.
Sofia & her 11-year-old sister were taken from their parents in the 2023 Allen Mall attack by another young man fascinated with guns and white supremacy.
#HonorWithAction
Demand #sensiblegunlaws
Today, November 28th, is the birthday of Mailyn Turks. She died at 11 in a 2024 domestic violence attack in Hyattsville, MD.
Mailyn loved dancing and dressing up for big events. Smart, funny, and kind-hearted, she was a happy soul affectionally called “MaiMai” by those close to her.
Mailyn loved dancing and dressing up for big events. Smart, funny, and kind-hearted, she was a happy soul affectionally called “MaiMai” by those close to her.
November 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Today, November 28th, is the birthday of Mailyn Turks. She died at 11 in a 2024 domestic violence attack in Hyattsville, MD.
Mailyn loved dancing and dressing up for big events. Smart, funny, and kind-hearted, she was a happy soul affectionally called “MaiMai” by those close to her.
Mailyn loved dancing and dressing up for big events. Smart, funny, and kind-hearted, she was a happy soul affectionally called “MaiMai” by those close to her.
Today, Nov 27, is the birthday of Donna Ericson. She died at 79 in a 2024 domestic double homicide in Moline, Illinois.
Donna spent her happiest days on family trips to Minocqua, Wisconsin. She enjoyed fishing, boating, and swimming on Tomahawk Lake.
Donna spent her happiest days on family trips to Minocqua, Wisconsin. She enjoyed fishing, boating, and swimming on Tomahawk Lake.
November 28, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Today, Nov 27, is the birthday of Donna Ericson. She died at 79 in a 2024 domestic double homicide in Moline, Illinois.
Donna spent her happiest days on family trips to Minocqua, Wisconsin. She enjoyed fishing, boating, and swimming on Tomahawk Lake.
Donna spent her happiest days on family trips to Minocqua, Wisconsin. She enjoyed fishing, boating, and swimming on Tomahawk Lake.
Christopher "Deacon" should be 41 today.
Creative, funny, and compassionate, Deacon was a devoted son.
He loved life and had a soft spot for children and the elderly.
#HonorWithAction
#sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
Creative, funny, and compassionate, Deacon was a devoted son.
He loved life and had a soft spot for children and the elderly.
#HonorWithAction
#sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
November 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Christopher "Deacon" should be 41 today.
Creative, funny, and compassionate, Deacon was a devoted son.
He loved life and had a soft spot for children and the elderly.
#HonorWithAction
#sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
Creative, funny, and compassionate, Deacon was a devoted son.
He loved life and had a soft spot for children and the elderly.
#HonorWithAction
#sensiblegunlaws would have made a difference
Angel would be 45 today.
Sarcastic, funny, and motivated, Angel was working toward a nursing degree while being Super Mom — volunteering with Girl Scouts and caretaking and advocating for her 7-y-o autistic son.
She and her son were killed in a 2024 domestic violence attack.
#DisarmDomesticViolence
Sarcastic, funny, and motivated, Angel was working toward a nursing degree while being Super Mom — volunteering with Girl Scouts and caretaking and advocating for her 7-y-o autistic son.
She and her son were killed in a 2024 domestic violence attack.
#DisarmDomesticViolence
November 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Angel would be 45 today.
Sarcastic, funny, and motivated, Angel was working toward a nursing degree while being Super Mom — volunteering with Girl Scouts and caretaking and advocating for her 7-y-o autistic son.
She and her son were killed in a 2024 domestic violence attack.
#DisarmDomesticViolence
Sarcastic, funny, and motivated, Angel was working toward a nursing degree while being Super Mom — volunteering with Girl Scouts and caretaking and advocating for her 7-y-o autistic son.
She and her son were killed in a 2024 domestic violence attack.
#DisarmDomesticViolence
Jerry would be 66 today.
Authentic, generous, dedicated, & honorable, he was an accomplished university professor who held 5 degrees.
Work & family were the pillars of his life.
Dr Chang and 2 UNLV colleagues were killed by an unstable man who should not have had access to a gun.
#HonorWithAction
Authentic, generous, dedicated, & honorable, he was an accomplished university professor who held 5 degrees.
Work & family were the pillars of his life.
Dr Chang and 2 UNLV colleagues were killed by an unstable man who should not have had access to a gun.
#HonorWithAction
November 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Jerry would be 66 today.
Authentic, generous, dedicated, & honorable, he was an accomplished university professor who held 5 degrees.
Work & family were the pillars of his life.
Dr Chang and 2 UNLV colleagues were killed by an unstable man who should not have had access to a gun.
#HonorWithAction
Authentic, generous, dedicated, & honorable, he was an accomplished university professor who held 5 degrees.
Work & family were the pillars of his life.
Dr Chang and 2 UNLV colleagues were killed by an unstable man who should not have had access to a gun.
#HonorWithAction
Jessica should be 38 today.
She was outgoing, hardworking, persistent and compassionate with a biting sense of humor.
Her mom divides life into 2 parts — before and after the phone call.
She was outgoing, hardworking, persistent and compassionate with a biting sense of humor.
Her mom divides life into 2 parts — before and after the phone call.
November 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Jessica should be 38 today.
She was outgoing, hardworking, persistent and compassionate with a biting sense of humor.
Her mom divides life into 2 parts — before and after the phone call.
She was outgoing, hardworking, persistent and compassionate with a biting sense of humor.
Her mom divides life into 2 parts — before and after the phone call.
Today, November 27th, is the birthday of Alexandria Mitchell. She died at 25 in a 2023 domestic violence attack in Omaha, Nebraska. Sweet and compassionate, Alexandria had a soft voice, sweet smile, and friendly disposition but her competitive streak emerged when playing cards.
November 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Today, November 27th, is the birthday of Alexandria Mitchell. She died at 25 in a 2023 domestic violence attack in Omaha, Nebraska. Sweet and compassionate, Alexandria had a soft voice, sweet smile, and friendly disposition but her competitive streak emerged when playing cards.
Shayla should be 62.
She was a thrifter, a cook, a gardener, a reader...
"a bright light of love & strength" to everyone in her life.
Shayla & 4 coworkers were killed in a 1 min shooting rampage at Cascade Mall in 2016.
#redflaglaws and #waitingperiods would have made a difference
#HonorWithAction
She was a thrifter, a cook, a gardener, a reader...
"a bright light of love & strength" to everyone in her life.
Shayla & 4 coworkers were killed in a 1 min shooting rampage at Cascade Mall in 2016.
#redflaglaws and #waitingperiods would have made a difference
#HonorWithAction
November 27, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Shayla should be 62.
She was a thrifter, a cook, a gardener, a reader...
"a bright light of love & strength" to everyone in her life.
Shayla & 4 coworkers were killed in a 1 min shooting rampage at Cascade Mall in 2016.
#redflaglaws and #waitingperiods would have made a difference
#HonorWithAction
She was a thrifter, a cook, a gardener, a reader...
"a bright light of love & strength" to everyone in her life.
Shayla & 4 coworkers were killed in a 1 min shooting rampage at Cascade Mall in 2016.
#redflaglaws and #waitingperiods would have made a difference
#HonorWithAction
Lan would be 56 today.
She was kind, helpful, hardworking, and she was a wonderful mother.
She and her family came to the US seeking a better life.
She was killed at the Binghamton Civic Association while taking English classes with her husband.
#HonorWithAction
She was kind, helpful, hardworking, and she was a wonderful mother.
She and her family came to the US seeking a better life.
She was killed at the Binghamton Civic Association while taking English classes with her husband.
#HonorWithAction
November 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Lan would be 56 today.
She was kind, helpful, hardworking, and she was a wonderful mother.
She and her family came to the US seeking a better life.
She was killed at the Binghamton Civic Association while taking English classes with her husband.
#HonorWithAction
She was kind, helpful, hardworking, and she was a wonderful mother.
She and her family came to the US seeking a better life.
She was killed at the Binghamton Civic Association while taking English classes with her husband.
#HonorWithAction
Summer would be 5 today.
Bright blue eyes, blonde hair, beautiful smile...
Summer and her 7-year-old sister were killed during an overnight visit with their dad.
Their parents were involved in a custody dispute.
Bright blue eyes, blonde hair, beautiful smile...
Summer and her 7-year-old sister were killed during an overnight visit with their dad.
Their parents were involved in a custody dispute.
November 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Summer would be 5 today.
Bright blue eyes, blonde hair, beautiful smile...
Summer and her 7-year-old sister were killed during an overnight visit with their dad.
Their parents were involved in a custody dispute.
Bright blue eyes, blonde hair, beautiful smile...
Summer and her 7-year-old sister were killed during an overnight visit with their dad.
Their parents were involved in a custody dispute.
Today, November 26th, is the birthday of Shelby Trettel. She died at 22 in a 2024 double murder and suicide in Cloquet, Minnesota. A “colorful character” with a beautiful soul, Shelby was creative, smart and enjoyed band and theater.
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Today, November 26th, is the birthday of Shelby Trettel. She died at 22 in a 2024 double murder and suicide in Cloquet, Minnesota. A “colorful character” with a beautiful soul, Shelby was creative, smart and enjoyed band and theater.
Bobby should be 79 today.
A community tribute described him as,
"the kind of light that made those around him shine…
the rare kind of humble that found a lifetime of satisfaction in it."
Listen to learn more about his extraordinary life,
or visit thebirthdayfairyproject.org
#HonorWithAction
A community tribute described him as,
"the kind of light that made those around him shine…
the rare kind of humble that found a lifetime of satisfaction in it."
Listen to learn more about his extraordinary life,
or visit thebirthdayfairyproject.org
#HonorWithAction
November 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Bobby should be 79 today.
A community tribute described him as,
"the kind of light that made those around him shine…
the rare kind of humble that found a lifetime of satisfaction in it."
Listen to learn more about his extraordinary life,
or visit thebirthdayfairyproject.org
#HonorWithAction
A community tribute described him as,
"the kind of light that made those around him shine…
the rare kind of humble that found a lifetime of satisfaction in it."
Listen to learn more about his extraordinary life,
or visit thebirthdayfairyproject.org
#HonorWithAction