A "River of Angels" memorial, consisting of flowers and photographs, has been erected in Kerrville, Texas, to honor the victims of last weekend's deadly floods. Kerr County was the hardest hit, with at least 100 deaths and over 160 still missing. The memorial, started by Leo Soto, has become a gathering point for collective grief and healing, as the community grapples with the immense tragedy.
‘River of Angels’ memorial rises in Kerrville as flood victims remembered
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A "River of Angels" memorial, consisting of flowers and photographs, has been erected in Kerrville, Texas, to honor the victims of last weekend's deadly floods. Kerr County was the hardest hit, with at least 100 deaths and over 160 still missing. The memorial, started by Leo Soto, has become a gathering point for collective grief and healing, as the community grapples with the immense tragedy.
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- 2 Last weekend: Deadly floods hit Kerr County, Texas
- 3 Last 72 hours: 'River of Angels' memorial takes shape in Kerrville
- 4 Ongoing: Search and rescue operations continue
- 5 Ongoing: Community gathers at memorial for reflection and healing
- At least 100 deaths and over 160 missing in Kerr County
- Widespread grief and trauma in the community
- Displacement and destruction of homes (e.g., pastor's rector destroyed)
- Community outpouring of support and volunteer efforts
- Creation of a memorial site for remembrance and healing
What: A "River of Angels" memorial has been established to honor victims of deadly floods.
When: Last weekend (relative to publication date), with the memorial taking shape over the last 72 hours.
Where: Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, United States.
Why: To remember and honor the victims of the devastating floods, provide a space for collective grief, and facilitate community healing.
How: By erecting a roadside memorial with flowers, photographs, teddy bears, drawings, and balloons, initiated by Leo Soto's Wall of Hope non-profit.