Both families say their loved ones should be remembered for who they truly were — people who cared deeply for others and whose lives ended far too soon

“They were so much more than this moment,” another relative said. “We want people to remember their laughter, their love, and the way they made others feel.”

As they continue to grieve, both families are finding comfort in the outpouring of support and in the memories that continue to surface. Their message is simple but powerful: even in tragedy, it is the essence of a person—their character, their love for others—that deserves to be remembered most.